CHAPTER 117: CHAPTER 111: COMING TO THE DOOR

Jiang Yue and Qin Ming were also talking about this matter.

The couple had already discussed it; Qin Ming would go to get an introduction letter and buy train tickets tomorrow, and they planned to wait for Jiang Xiaoxiao to return in a few days, and then head back to the city to visit their parents.

Jiang Yue really missed her parents.

She also felt guilty for not telling them about such a big event because she was afraid they’d worry.

Actually, she knew there was something fishy about the situation.

Qin Ming was really injured, but she genuinely didn’t know if it was life-threatening.

But now, with things as they were, there was no way Qin Ming was one of the planners. Besides, Qin Ming was really good to her.

Isn’t there a saying, only you know if the water you drink is hot or cold.

Now all she wanted was to safely give birth; she really didn’t think much beyond that.

"Qin Ming, once Xiaoxiao is back, let’s return to the city. We’ll celebrate the New Year at my parents’ house. Don’t worry; my parents might seem tough, but they have soft hearts. As long as you work hard and speak less, my mom will like you. Over time, when she understands you, she’ll be even better to you than she is to me."

Jiang Yue knew what her husband was worried about.

Normally, he’d fall asleep as soon as his head hit the pillow, but today he was tossing and turning like flipping pancakes.

How could she not know that something was on his mind?

The biggest thing was definitely meeting his mother-in-law.

"Yue’er, don’t worry, I understand. I know I’m in the wrong here. Whatever punishment your parents give me, I’ll accept. As long as they can accept me, I’ll do anything."

Qin Ming stroked his wife’s long hair, feeling extremely upset.

The events of the day were a huge blow to him. Over the past few days, seeing the care his sister-in-law showed toward his wife moved him deeply.

She had traveled all the way carrying so much food and good things, not even knowing her sister was already pregnant and married.

It was purely out of love for her sister.

A simple bond between sisters.

This sincerity surprised him deeply.

It made his heart twinge a little.

He also had siblings, but over the years, they had never been that close to him.

It seemed expected since he was the eldest brother.

But there was never anyone who treated him as well as his sister-in-law treated Jiang Yue.

Suddenly, he felt very lonely.

Saying he didn’t desire this?

That would be a lie.

His efforts to meet his parents’ demands were all about seeking validation.

He wanted to be the valued member of the family.

But it seemed like no one cared about him, except his wife.

His parents always expected him to fulfill his role as the eldest, to take care of the family, the siblings, and to understand his parents.

No one ever asked what he wanted or what he needed.

It seemed no one empathized with his sorrows or paid attention.

Previously, he dealt with his wounds alone, but now he had his wife.

She always comforted him, stayed by his side, and thought of him in everything.

Especially after experiencing Jiang Xiaoxiao’s warmth and care for her sister, this comparison made him feel a great disparity.

Before, he thought maybe all families were like this?

He hadn’t experienced or considered it.

He thought it was the same everywhere.

In the production team, many families had estranged siblings and biased parents.

These issues weren’t unique to just his family. As the eldest, what was there to fuss about!

But then he suddenly realized that at least Jiang Yue’s family wasn’t like this.

Jiang Yue was good to her sister, and Jiang Xiaoxiao was even better to her sister.

They were truly a loving family, taking care and understanding each other.

Unlike his own family, where he had to consider everything alone and no one thought of him, not even when he got married. Although his father secured him a homestead,

that was merely because his father was the team leader. If he didn’t secure the homestead for his son, his father would lose face.

That wasn’t for his sake; it was for his father’s own reputation.

Look at the homestead; the old house wasn’t tidied up, just some whitewashing before letting the couple move in.

The furniture was mostly old items his friends found for him.

When they got married, they just shared some candies with the team, not even holding a banquet.

His mother said, the family didn’t have money.

His health at the time required medical expenses, so better to use money wisely.

But it was really his wife who was wronged.

And based on what he heard today, what role did his parents play in this marriage, what had they done?

He didn’t know! But he was secretly worried, he could guess.

Maybe there were just some unpleasant maneuvers, and if one day his wife found out, would she really leave him?

Qin Ming was afraid.

More than anything else in his life.

"Yue’er, you’ve suffered by marrying me. I swear I’ll give you and the child a good life."

Qin Ming couldn’t help but hug his wife tightly.

Jiang Yue pushed him away with a smile, "I know, and I trust you. Don’t worry, I’ll spend a good life with you, take care of our child, and be a good wife. Don’t mind what Xiaoxiao says, Xiaoxiao is just like my parents, harsh on the outside, soft on the inside. She’s really kind but just doesn’t know how to be polite.

Isn’t it just because my parents spoiled her? She’s the only sister at home, who else would they spoil?

She’s actually accepted you today. By helping you come up with this plan, she proves she sees you as her brother-in-law."

Qin Ming nodded, yes, this sister-in-law might have a sharp tongue, but her words and actions were all for Jiang Yue and him.

At the break of dawn,

He Guixiang arrived.

She came in a hurry, not even having breakfast, and headed straight for the eldest’s house.

Qin Dazhi didn’t show up. Forcing a daughter-in-law in such matters would strip him of his dignity as a father-in-law.

He didn’t have the face to do it.

Jiang Yue hurriedly got up; in the winter, there wasn’t much work in the production team, so the couple didn’t get up early.

Who would have thought her mother-in-law would knock on their door before dawn.

She quickly tidied the house and opened the door for her.

He Guixiang came in with some dissatisfaction.

"Just getting up, huh? How late! Never mind, never mind, I won’t say anything. Live your own life how you want. Jiang Yue, I came specifically to see you today."

Jiang Yue was puzzled.

To see her?

What for?

She hadn’t done anything.

"Mom, what is it?"

Feeling nervous, she knew her mother-in-law was fierce, having been the women’s director for years.

She was articulate enough to bring the dead back to life.

Facing her mother-in-law made Jiang Yue uneasy.

Especially now, with He Guixiang affectionately holding her hand,

in a motherly, daughterly manner she had never experienced before.

Since marrying into this family, her mother-in-law always set high standards, expecting her to be a role model as the eldest daughter-in-law.

Even though Jiang Yue often disagreed with the Qin family’s ways, she knew it was their family’s business.

She could only mind her own; she couldn’t exactly intervene with her parents-in-law.

"Eldest, you sit down too; this concerns you both. Yesterday, the county people asked your sister to be an interpreter. Though I don’t know what that means, they promised her a favor.

Jiang Yue, you’ve been part of our family for some time, and you know our situation. The family has many mouths to feed, and the younger ones aren’t grown; none have formal jobs. Fields offer work points, but those don’t compare to factory wages.

The county power plant has held a few recruitment drives. People fought hard for spots, and I heard power plant workers earn a decent salary, come with benefits, and are on state grain rolls.

You know how much Qin Ming has given for the family, weighed down by so many. I thought long and hard and decided to ask you, though it’s shameless, but our situation leaves me no choice.

I’m hoping you’d talk to your sister for your brother, Qin Hao, to secure a position at the power plant. Since Mr. Wang agreed, it can probably be done.

Help ease the family burden a bit; it will make things lighter for you two."

Jiang Yue was dumbfounded.

This talk sounded as though it was her and Qin Ming’s duty to support the family, what about their burden!