Chapter 894: Chapter 604: Conflict Between Brothers

The first update is here, Nuan has something to do tonight, so the next update might be very late, or it will be moved to tomorrow morning. Please bear with it.

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Just as Zhou Mikang drove the car out of the gate, a military green Jeep stopped at the entrance, with Lin Wenbin in the driver’s seat. Zhou Mikang quickly stopped the car.

“Uncle and Aunt, Happy New Year!” Lin Wenbin got out of the car and respectfully greeted Lin Baohe and Zhao Yulan, then looked at Chuxia and Zhou Mikang who had already gotten out of the car, “You two, Happy New Year.”

“Second Brother, Happy New Year.” Chuxia smiled and waved her hand at him, “Didn’t we say we would go over together early? Why did you come again?”

“Exactly, with Xiaomi accompanying us, what’s the rush?” Lin Baohe also said helplessly.

“This is a sign of importance, of course I had to come.” Lin Wenbin smiled at them, “Allow me to go inside and wish everyone a Happy New Year, then we can set off.”

Zhou Mikang waved his hand at him, “No need for the trouble, you’ll have to come along to see us off anyway, you can wish everyone a Happy New Year then too.”

Thinking it over, that made sense, and since the Zhou family was busy welcoming guests, Lin Wenbin found it unnecessary to add to the commotion and agreed.

When the group arrived at the Lin Family of the Capital, it was exactly nine-thirty in the morning. As the car drove into the courtyard, and just as everyone got out, Grandpa Lin came out with the whole family to greet them.

After exchanging warm greetings, Great-grandma Lin immediately hugged Chuxia tightly, “Little Nan, Great-grandma missed you so much.”

“Great-grandma, I missed you too.” Chuxia affectionately hugged her back, “How’s your health?”

“Good, very good, still waiting to hold my great-great-grandchild.” Great-grandma Lin turned to Lin Baohe and Zhao Yulan, “And you two, didn’t miss me, this old lady?”

“Missed you, of course we did.” Zhao Yulan quickly replied, “As soon as the New Year was over, we rushed over. But Wenbin was here even earlier, that’s our fault.”

“I was kidding, you took it seriously?” Great-grandma Lin laughed, “But since you were at the Zhou family, you had to follow their customs. They celebrate late, so naturally, you left later. Come, let’s talk inside.”

“Chuxia, last time I left in a hurry, didn’t get a chance to say goodbye, and I’ve felt a bit guilty ever since. Did you feel like Second Brother didn’t value you?” Once inside, Lin Wenhang deliberately approached Chuxia and asked.

“No, no.” Chuxia laughed, shaking her hands, “I know Second Brother is busy. Besides, I’m not that petty.”

“As long as you didn’t blame me. After I came back, Grandfather scolded me harshly, saying I was too ignorant. With only one sister, how could I neglect you.

Compared to Big Brother, I’m indeed inadequate, but Chuxia, Second Brother cares for you as much as Big Brother does. No need to say more, you’ll understand after more time together.”

“Alright, move aside.” Lin Wenbin pushed him aside, “You don’t care as much for Chuxia as I do, and you’re Third Brother, not Second Brother, I’m Chuxia’s Second Brother.

Also, if you really care like I do, would you have left without a word? I specifically worked over there for Chuxia, what about you, what have you done?

Just full of high-sounding words, Chuxia, don’t mind him. Your Second Brother’s words are sweet, but when it comes to reality, he can’t discriminate.”

Feeling embarrassed, Lin Wenhang pushed him back, “Big Brother, it’s unfair for you to slander me just to keep our sister to yourself.”

“You call that slander?” Lin Wenbin gave him a sideways glance, “Why don’t you tell Chuxia who you came back to the Capital with, and where you went before you came back? If you think you’re not guilty toward Chuxia, then say it openly.”

“I…” He glanced secretly at Grandpa Lin, seeing him engrossed in conversation with Lin Baohe, Lin Wenhang continued, “I had no choice. I was working with Huang Suai, not on private matters. Big Brother, let’s not exaggerate. You’ve mentioned it countless times already, it’s a trivial matter, does it warrant such attention?”

“Of course it warrants attention.” Lin Wenbin glared at him angrily, “To me, my sister is the most important. Anyone who has a problem with her, has a problem with me, and I won’t rest until it’s settled.”

“Big Brother, that’s unreasonable. When did Huang Suai have a problem with Chuxia? Aren’t you misunderstanding the situation?” Lin Wenhang said, exasperated, “Can’t you be unbiased?”

“Do you not know what Ye Meiru, Huang Suai’s sister-in-law, did to Chuxia? You think after her brother’s death, she’ll just hate Ye Meiru and not blame others?

Ye Meiru liked my brother-in-law and married Huang Xinlong because of him, but in the end, Huang Xinlong was driven to death by Ye Meiru. Dealing with Ye Meiru was certain for Huang Suai, but from my understanding of her, she’d definitely harbor resentment towards my brother-in-law. For my brother-in-law, the most important person is Chuxia, do you think she won’t target Chuxia?”

“Big Brother, have you been reading too many novels?” Lin Wenhang looked at Lin Wenbin with an expression of disbelief, “Huang Suai is now colleagues with our brother-in-law, according to your logic, is she now supposed to desperately seduce him and then ruin him completely?

But in reality? Go ask our brother-in-law, has Huang Suai ever made any excessive moves when she was with him? Don’t equate her with Ye Meiru, okay?

Ye Meiru is a lunatic; people in the circle have known what type of person she is for a long time, and Huang Suai is not like that. She’s a genius.

Do you really think a genius like Huang Suai would go as insane as Ye Meiru to exact revenge on unrelated people? I just don’t buy it.”

“Your perspective is skewed, I don’t want to talk to you anymore, Lin Wenhang. If something goes wrong in the future, don’t blame me as a big brother for not acknowledging you.”

“You’re being unreasonable!”

“Who exactly has their eyes covered with cloth?”

“You…” Lin Wenhang’s face turned red with anger, unable to say anything.

While the two were arguing, Chuxia kept trying to advise them, but unfortunately, her words held little weight, and they paid her no heed, carrying on with their own ways. She shot a look at Leader Tongzi, but he pretended not to see it, which infuriated her.

“Have you two said enough?” Finally, Leader Tongzi spoke up.

“Brother-in-law, do you think I’m right or Second Brother is right?”

“Your starting points are different, so of course, you see things differently. It’s impossible to say who’s right and who’s wrong, but I do know who is truly sincere to Chuxia, and that’s enough for me.” Zhou Mikang patted Chuxia, “You know it yourself, don’t you?”

“Of course.” Chuxia held Lin Wenbin’s hand, “Big Brother, don’t be angry; Second Brother isn’t wrong. I know you mean well for me, but I want to say something: Big Brother has to choose the most suitable way for himself first. I’m not just trying to be polite with you; I’m thinking that if Big Brother is to protect me in the future, what would I do if you get messed up by someone else?”

Initially, when Chuxia mentioned choosing the right way for himself, Lin Wenbin’s face turned a bit unpleasant. Hearing Chuxia’s latter words, his face lit up with a smile: “Xia, don’t worry, no woman is ever going to mess with your Big Brother. I will always protect you.

“Mm, now I’m relieved.” Chuxia turned to Lin Wenhang, “Second Brother, I also know you treat me like a sister, but honestly speaking, we hadn’t met before now, so your impression of me is just that, and not a real acquaintanceship.

Even later, we only exchanged a few words when we met. Comparatively, your feelings towards Big Brother are different, so it’s not about who cherishes me more but because different situations lead to different outcomes.

But don’t worry, Second Brother. I’m not a girl who acts unreasonably. Regardless of what relationship you have with Huang Suai, I will not blame you.

And to be fair, up until now, Huang Suai hasn’t done anything against me, so thinking she’s a conspirator out to harm me might just be a misconception.

Of course, Big Brother is thinking this way because he cares so much about me. After all, isn’t it said that preparing early is better than being caught off guard?

How about from now on, Big Brother sticks to his approach, and you, Second Brother, can stick to yours? If Huang Suai really intends to go after me, I believe you would definitely let me know, right?”

“Of course, if Huang Suai ever tries something unfavorable towards Chuxia, I’d be the first to deal with her. But Chuxia, I still believe she wouldn’t do such a thing.

Back when she and I were in school together, the time spent together was quite long. She was young and good at studying, and the teachers treated her well, which naturally stirred up a lot of jealousy among the girls. However, she never retaliated because of others’ jealousy or anything like that.

On the contrary, it was always other girls framing her, and she suffered quite a few losses because of it. After all, her age and simplicity were factors.

No matter if a person changes, their nature is still there. That’s why, Second Brother, I hope to advise you not to view her with hostility when she hasn’t done anything to trouble you; doing so would cause you to misjudge many things.

“Alright.”

As soon as Chuxia responded, Lin Wenbin had already grabbed Lin Wenhang by the collar and punched him in the mouth, “I’ll beat you for betraying the family. You still advise your sister like that, are you just hoping to let that woman harm our family, huh?

You think I don’t know? You’ve always liked that woman, so you’re afraid of having disputes between our family and her, fearing it might affect your future.

Do you even have a conscience? Second Uncle’s family has borne so much suffering, and Chuxia suffered greatly when she was young, too. Now that she’s finally reconnected with her roots, not only do you, as an elder brother, not protect her, but you selfishly clear obstacles for yourself. How on earth could I have a brother like you… (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, welcome to visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote and give monthly tickets. Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)