Capítulo 975: Chapter 658: Rest Assured

Upon hearing Chuxia ask about Chuqiu, Chuchun wrinkled her nose and said, “That fool only acts tough at home; when he sees Chunni, he’s as meek as a newborn lamb.

Anyone with eyes can see that Chunni doesn’t intend to be with him. She’s just not rejecting him to keep her options open.

If he truly becomes a worker, maybe Chunni would be with him, but he can forget about standing tall as a man for the rest of his life.

If he can’t become a worker, Chunni will definitely not be with him. Even if his family builds a row of red brick houses, she wouldn’t be with him if he’s not a worker.

What she said earlier was just a little trick. She knows that our family’s circumstances wouldn’t allow us to build such a house. If we agree, nine times out of ten, it’s because the second uncle helped.

If second uncle can help Chuqiu with that, he can certainly help with becoming a worker too. Getting a house and a double-income job, she’d really hit the jackpot!

Of course, if she gets the house from second uncle but Chuqiu still can’t become a worker, Chunni would have other excuses.

This isn’t just my speculation; it was something said by Chunni’s close friends, and it’s spread throughout the village. Chuqiu’s friends, Chunsheng and Tie Jun, have already hinted at this to him, but he simply refuses to believe it and insists that Chunni loves him for who he is.

If she really liked him for who he is, why would she bring up all these conditions? Uncle and Aunt, don’t you think I’m right?”

“Yes.” Lin Baohe sighed, “Everyone understands this. Actually, Chuqiu should understand it too; he just doesn’t want to admit it.”

Lin Baojuan chimed in, “Yeah, if he admitted it, how could he keep pestering the family about this? That kid has always been sweet-talking since he was little; everyone likes him, but it’s spoiled him. He doesn’t listen to a word from the family and won’t learn until he hits rock bottom.”

Chuchun wrinkled her nose again, “Let him do what he wants, I’ve said all I need to say.”

“Chuchun, what kind of person are you looking for?” Chuxia continued to ask.

“Me?” After a pause, Lin Chuchun said, “I figured it out a long time ago. I won’t find a wife until I’ve accomplished something. I don’t want a wife that chose me only because it was convenient for her.”

“Good, that’s the spirit…” Lin Baojuan cheerfully gave her nephew a pat, “Auntie supports you. You’re still young, no need to rush.”

Zhao Yulan nodded, “That’s right, you’ll only be eighteen after the New Year, and waiting a couple more years wouldn’t hurt. Finding someone suitable is more important than anything. It’s a lifetime companion; being careless only hurts yourself.”

Lin Chuchun nodded repeatedly, “Aunt’s right, that’s exactly what I think.”

“You always seem so quiet, but you sure know what you want…” Chuxia grinned mischievously at him, “Comrade Lin Chuchun, as long as you work hard, your future will definitely be bright. I have faith in you!”

Lin Chuchun huffed in defiance, “Sis, you’re only older than me by less than two months.”

“Even if it’s just two days, I’m still older, so you have to call me sis and listen to me.” Chuxia raised her eyebrows with pride, “You can’t change that, no matter how much you dislike it.”

“Who says just because you’re my sis, I have to listen to everything you say? Even Uncle and Aunt, I’ll only listen if they’re right.” Chuchun argued back, with his neck stiffened.

“See, just a few words and you’re back to your true self…” Chuxia scoffed at him, “You’ve always talked to me like this since you were little, never really acting like a little brother.”

He wanted to quibble with Chuxia some more but noticed the unfriendly expression on his brother-in-law’s face, so Chuchun had to keep quiet.

That’s just how he is. Out of gratitude to Lin Baohe and his wife, he always stands by them, but he never got along too well with Chuxia. So listening to her, without snapping back, he couldn’t do it.

He also knew that his insistence and reasoning lacked sense, but he just couldn’t bring himself to admit fault to Chuxia, so silence was his only option.

Seeing this, Chuxia couldn’t help but smile wryly. She’d become used to joking with Luo Xiaoqiong, and having married well, everyone tolerated her personality, making her speak more freely, which led to her overlooking Lin Chuchun’s true nature.

He’d come to deliver news and stood by their family, but that didn’t mean he was soft-spoken.

On top of that, given her past misbehavior, it’d be impossible for him to suddenly view her differently.

“Sorry, I was just joking with you. If you didn’t like it, I take back what I said.” Chuxia sincerely apologized, looking at Chuchun.

Chuchun was slightly stunned and quickly waved his hands, “No, no, I… I…” He stammered, not sure what to say.

He hadn’t expected Chuxia to apologize to him. For a moment, he was indeed upset with her for scolding him, but then he realized her tone was just in jest. What was he being so sensitive about? What was he dwelling on?

“Lin Chuchun, with your personality, it’ll be tough to make a breakthrough…” Luo Xiaoqiong patted his shoulder with a smile, “I’m over a year older than you and have been working for more than half a year now. Let me give you some advice: being too stubborn isn’t a good thing, and being too serious isn’t good either.”

“I… I know.” Lin Chuchun admitted in a soft voice, not to Luo Xiaoqiong, but to Chuxia.

That’s just how he is. Once he genuinely realizes he’s wrong, he’ll immediately lower his guard, but he can’t quite manage a straightforward apology yet.

Zhao Yulan quickly interjected to smooth things over, “Alright, we all know your temperament. We’re family, no need to keep explaining. If you consider us your uncle and aunt, write to us if you run into trouble or if there’s something you can’t figure out. We don’t ask for much, just to give you some guidance when needed, right?”

Lin Chuchun quickly nodded, “Aunt, don’t worry, I’ll listen to you.”

A person’s character can’t change overnight, and real change must involve the individual consciously making an effort. So saying more would only add to the awkwardness, and Chuxia changed the subject, “Mom, tonight I want to eat your chive pancakes.”

“Okay, Mom will make them for you.” Zhao Yulan looked at Lin Chuchun, “Chun, stay and eat with us tonight; your place is chaotic.”

Lin Chuchun quickly shook his head, “No need, Aunt, I’ll eat at home. Otherwise, Chuqiu will feel unbalanced.”

Adding an extra mouth is no big deal, but that’s not the point. Hearing Chuchun say this, Zhao Yulan didn’t insist further.

Outside, Chuqiu was peeking in, and Chuchun quickly took his leave. But before he could leave, Chuqiu rushed in and immediately knelt, not knowing to whom he was kneeling amidst a houseful of people.

“Chuqiu, what are you doing?” Zhao Yulan hurriedly reached out to pull him up, but Chuqiu grabbed her hand, “Aunt, Uncle, please help me…”

Before Zhao Yulan could react, she felt her hand lighten, and when she looked up, Lin Chuqiu was being whisked away like a chicken by Zhou Mikang.

The situation unfolded so suddenly that Lin Chuqiu was too shocked to make a sound.

“The captain really treats you well.” Luo Xiaoqiong looked at Chuxia with envy, “If your brother treated me like that, I’d die happy any day.”

Only now did Lin Baojuan and the others realize what Zhou Mikang’s action meant—he didn’t want anyone affecting Chuxia’s mood.

“Sis, you’re really blessed.” Luan Xiaoxiang looked at Chuxia with envy, “I’ve never heard of a man treating his wife this well.”

Sitting quietly on the side, Lin Wenbin also looked pleased. He cherished his long-lost little cousin but knew that no matter how well he treated her, it was more important that her husband treated her well. That’s why he stopped competing with Zhou Mikang for her attention since arriving in Dalin Village—hoping Mikang would take good care of her while observing him closely.

Now, he felt truly reassured. Of course, it wasn’t his place to feel otherwise, but he genuinely considered his little cousin as his own sister and wanted to love and protect her… (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, you’re welcome to recommend it and vote for it at Qidian (qidian.com). Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)