Chapter 527: Chapter 358: The Plan_2

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“Still dotes on his two grandsons.” Lin Baohai glared at his sons, “Don’t you hurry and thank Grandpa Xie. Without your grandpa, how could your second uncle possibly help you?”

Chuqiu sidled up to Old Man Lin, massaging his legs while smiling ingratiatingly, “Grandpa, my whole life’s happiness depends on you. If you can get Second Uncle to find me a good job, in the future I’ll bring you to the city to enjoy a good life. I won’t be like that heartless Chuxia, not even letting Grandpa and Grandma attend her wedding. Such an ungrateful wretch will get her karma sooner or later.”

“Lin Chuqiu, do you have no shame?” Chuchun squinted his eyes and glared at him, “You want to live a good life by riding on Chuxia’s coattails. You take advantage of others and then speak ill of them, what a conscientious person you are.”

Lin Chuqiu glared back displeased, “Lin Chuchun, whose son are you really? Can’t you feel comfortable unless you’re opposing grandfather every minute?”

Chuchun snorted coldly and turned to leave, “Whoever wants to ride on others’ coattails can do so; I’m going to rely on my own abilities to become a soldier.”

Seeing the old couple’s faces turn gloomy, Aunt Yang Aihua hastily apologized for her eldest son, “Dad, Mom, this kid gets more senseless the older he gets. Don’t be mad, I’ll definitely discipline him later…”

Lin Baohai glared at her, “Still have the face to say that! It’s all because you spoiled him.”

Yang Aihua hung her head and said nothing.

“Grandpa, Grandma, Dad, Mom, I think, why bother with him? If he doesn’t appreciate it, why chase after him? He thinks so highly of himself; just let him join the army on his own. Anyway, you’ll have me in the future.”

Yang Aihua looked up at her younger son and sighed quietly but imperceptibly.

Both her sons were flesh of her flesh, she loved each one, but she also knew if she were in trouble, her eldest would save her, but the younger wouldn’t care.

Though they were twins, their natures were as different as north and south. From childhood, the younger was sweet-tongued and cunning, while the elder honest and straightforward. Thus, the one always getting the better deal was the younger, the favorite of his grandparents.

But she saw very clearly, the one truly reliable was actually the elder son.

The problem was, in this household, she had no say. If she voiced such thoughts, she might be beaten half to death, not just by Old Man Lin and Old Lady Lin, but by Lin Baohai too.

This time around, she witnessed the in-laws bustling about, her husband bouncing around following suit, and as things developed step by step, the in-laws accidentally stumbled onto success. Despite their grasp on victory, she felt no joy.

If things go well, surely her family would benefit the most. Yet, is this really as simple as they think? If it backfires and relationships become more strained, what then?

Ever since her marriage into the Lin Family, she was watched by her mother-in-law, forbidden to interact with her sister-in-law, and had limited contact with her eldest sister-in-law, so she didn’t feel much for the other two families’ children.

Yet, who could have known that Chuxia would have such good fortune and marry into such a fine family.

At first, with the Zhou family being implicated, like everyone else, she thought no wonder the Zhou family rushed to marry Chuxia, probably just to secure an heir for the Zhou family.

But when news spread that the Zhou family was exonerated, and their power went up a notch, she couldn’t help harboring her own little hopes, similar to her in-laws. However, she didn’t wish to achieve her desires through such forceful means. She hoped the other party would genuinely recognize her and be willing to help her son—that would be a lasting blessing.

But as it stood, things were not shaping up as she desired. The old masters of the house burned with eagerness to pluck the fruits of their efforts, how could they tolerate her pouring cold water on their plans?

Yet, if she didn’t, and they offended Second Brother’s family, her dream of a good future for her son would be shattered.

“What are you thinking about?”

Poked by her husband, Yang Aihua came back to her senses, looking at him blankly, “What is it?”

“Mom and Dad asked you to cook, what are you daydreaming about?”

“I’m on it.” Yang Aihua replied, and hastened outside.

“I see your wife doesn’t seem to be wholly sincere. What is she thinking?” Old Lady Lin frowned as she peered out, “Ever since she married into this family, I’ve treated her with nothing but kindness. When will she ever warm up to us?”

Perhaps because she didn’t have the friction with her second son and daughter-in-law, Old Lady Lin was now constantly displeased with her younger daughter-in-law, taking every opportunity to apply pressure in front of her son.

“Mom, Chuchun and Chuqiu are both at the age to find wives. Without a sincere dedication to the Lin Family, where else could she go? After all these years, you know what she’s like. Whether happy or not, her face always looks the same, it’s just frustrating to watch.”

Hearing her son speak thusly of his wife, Old Lady Lin’s mood instantly brightened, “My son, what are you saying? Actually, your wife isn’t too bad at heart. Mom is just nagging. You can’t despise her.”

“Mom, if it weren’t for your sake, I would have divorced her long ago.” Lin Baohai played to the old lady’s tune, continuing to demean his wife, “I am truly tired of that long donkey face.”

“You foolish child…” Old Lady Lin was genuinely pleased; she thought the closer her son was to her, the farther from his wife. She wanted to be both a good mother and mother-in-law, while keeping her son devoted to her…(to be continued. If you enjoy this work, your votes of recommendation, monthly tickets on Qidian (qidian.com) are welcome. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read on m.qidian.com.)

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