CHAPTER 455: CHAPTER 455: I CHOOSE YOU

Lin Chuxia got back into the car, where Zhang Guilan was still waiting obediently, her eyes filled with concern.

"Do you know those people? Why did they start fighting in the middle of the street? I just heard some gossip, saying that the guy found another woman, is this the same as with that surnamed Zhang?"

In her sister-in-law’s eyes, Zhang Wenbin was the most shameless and worthless man in the world.

Lin Chuxia saw that the siblings had left and started the car again.

"While replying to her, "It’s more or less the same. Cheating during his wife’s pregnancy, originally thought that his wife was pregnant with a daughter and planned to divorce after the birth, intending to find another woman to bear him a son. But who knew the wife would give birth to a boy, so he regretted it."

"Pah, what a piece of work, such people should be made barren! What’s wrong with daughters? Does their family have a throne to inherit or what? Where would he come from without women? Did he crawl out of his father’s stomach?"

Lin Chuxia couldn’t help but laugh, worried that Zhang Guilan was getting too worked up, she quickly consoled, "Sister-in-law, don’t be angry. There are all sorts of people in this world, and we can’t expect everyone to be good. But sometimes, being able to help those pitiful women, I’m willing to extend a hand."

She naturally couldn’t tell her sister-in-law about her past acquaintance with Wang Tianxue.

Zhang Guilan nodded, thinking back to Qin Juan’s past hardships, she started to feel sympathy for the woman holding the child she had just witnessed.

"What are you planning to do to help?"

Lin Chuxia didn’t hide anything and told her what she had just arranged with Wang Tianxue.

"She’s called Wang Tianxue. After she found out her husband was having an affair, she decided to divorce. Sister-in-law, as you know, it’s hard to get divorced these days, especially for women. But Wang Tianxue would rather be a shattered piece of jade than an intact tile. She not only wants a divorce, but she also wants to fight for the custody of her son."

"That’s right, she should get her son back. That jerk wants other women to bear him a son, let them do it."

Lin Chuxia nodded, "But the husband is unwilling. Her current situation is very similar to what happened to our eldest sister back then, no job, which is not advantageous in a custody battle."

"What can be done then?" Zhang Guilan grew even more sympathetic towards that woman.

Being pregnant herself, it was excruciating for her to imagine giving away the child she had arduously given birth to and not being able to even see the child’s face afterward; it would be like cutting out a piece of her own flesh.

"Can’t it be like with Juanzi back then, first find her a job, then find evidence against her husband and sue him?"

Lin Chuxia shook her head, "Of course, finding her a job is necessary, but her husband’s situation is not quite the same as Zhang Wenbin’s."

Zhang Wenbin worked in the government sector where private life is strictly controlled, which made catching him cheating effective.

With Yang Rui, that approach might not work.

...

Lin Chuxia and Wang Tianxue had agreed to meet at Qin’s Restaurant to discuss the next steps of their plan, and Tianxue’s job was to be arranged at Qin’s as well.

However, Tianxue had an eight-month-old son who obviously couldn’t work in the restaurant.

Lin Chuxia had made plans early on, allowing her to substitute at the restaurant or even giving her some living expenses in advance.

Furthermore, knowing that Wang Tianxue had been staying in a guesthouse these days and couldn’t return to her home, Lin Chuxia directly offered her a place in the staff dormitory.

After hearing her arrangements, Wang Tianxue looked at her with a wary and dubious gaze, "Why do you want to help me so much? I am well aware that I have no particular merits to deserve such efforts on my behalf."

Lin Chuxia had worked together with her and knew her personality too well.

Tianxue was proud and not the type to be meekly obedient.

But Lin Chuxia felt like teasing her, "Didn’t you say it yourself yesterday? As long as it helps you gain custody of your child, you would go through fire and water for me. Maybe I just want someone who would be willing to pledge their loyalty to me."

Wang Tianxue frowned slightly, then shook her head, "It doesn’t seem likely. I’ve been to Qin’s Restaurant a few times; I can see that you’re not short-staffed. Moreover, coming with a child, I would only be a burden to you, a nuisance, with no value to you at all."

Wang Tianyu did not feel reassured about his sister; he had not left yesterday and had now come to Qin’s Restaurant with Wang Tianxue.

Hearing his sister speak like this, he grew anxious, "Sister, Lin truly is a good person. When I first met her, she was like a heroine. Sister Lin stepped in because she saw big sister’s plight—Yang is just too despicable. Sister Lin’s actions were nothing short of heroic intervention."

Wang Tianxue glanced at her brother.

Last night, her brother had repeated countless times how good Lin Chuxia was.

She knew that Lin Chuxia had helped her brother out of a tight spot once, and her brother was very grateful for that.

But helping him and her current situation are two different things.

Over the past six months, she had been trying hard to sever ties with Yang Rui, employing every tactic she could think of, yet he refused to give up custody of the child.

How could Lin Chuxia possibly help her?

It wasn’t a simple issue; why would she bother bringing such trouble upon herself?

Seeing her guarded demeanor, Lin Chuxia was at her wits’ end.

"Now you don’t have many options, do you? There are only two paths before you: continue to tangle with Yang Rui, either not divorcing or giving up the child’s custody, or trust me to help you win your child’s custody."

Wang Tianxue made her choice in a mere moment, "I choose you," she said, willing to lay down her life if need be. She couldn’t give up her son, no matter what.

Lin Chuxia smiled understandingly and extended her right hand, "I trust my own judgment of people, and I think you should have that confidence too."

At that moment, Wang Tianxue hesitated no longer and shook her hand, "Mr. Lin, regardless of the outcome, I, Wang Tianxue, owe you my gratitude. In this life, through fire and water, my life is yours."

"What would I need your life for?"

Lin Chuxia looked at her, still a young woman, her gaze lifting at the corners.

Tianxue, in this lifetime I want you to live happily.

...

Even though Lin Chuxia had told Wang Tianxue to focus on her child, now that she had become an employee at Qin’s, Wang Tianxue did not want to be a worthless person just waiting for Lin Chuxia’s help.

She first sent her brother away, telling him to return to school and study hard.

Then she entrusted her son to Aunt Jia.

This was something she found out only after moving into the staff dormitory yesterday; a small courtyard not far from the dormitory belonged to their store manager, where she had also met Aunt Jia.

Aunt Jia, having nothing else to do at home, was quite happy to help take care of the child.

She even joked about getting some practice in advance, to adjust, so she would be ready to look after her future grandchildren.

She even refused the childcare fees Wang Tianxue offered her.

As for Wang Tianxue herself, she officially started working at Qin’s Restaurant.

Lin Chuxia was also busy on her end. She contacted Tang Lili through Manager Zhao at the Department Store and arranged a meeting with her.

The two met in People’s Park, located opposite the City Department Store.

Seeing that the person who called her out was Lin Chuxia left Tang Lili puzzled.

She remembered Lin Chuxia, and that memory wasn’t a pleasant one.

But since the message was relayed by the manager, she couldn’t just turn around and leave.

"Speak, what do you need me for?"