Chapter 98: Lin Wanqiu’s Decision

TL: Etude

“Jianghai, can I really do it?” Lin Wanqiu asked, looking at Chen Jianghai with a somewhat uncertain smile.

“Don’t worry, the accounts for the store at the beginning are quite simple. You’ll definitely be able to handle them,” Chen Jianghai reassured her, gently stroking her hair.

Lin Wanqiu was still worried, her brows furrowing nervously, “But I…”

Chen Jianghai raised his hand to interrupt her, “It’s okay, Wanqiu, why worry about these things? If you’re really concerned about not doing well, you can take an accounting course. That way, you won’t have to worry in the future. After all, your husband’s money will only keep increasing, and if you don’t manage it well, it would be a pity!”

“Night school…” Lin Wanqiu murmured, contemplating Chen Jianghai’s suggestion, “Can I… really do it?”

“Why not? You’re not working right now and have your husband to support you. It’s always good to learn something new,” Chen Jianghai said matter-of-factly.

A smile finally appeared on Lin Wanqiu’s face, and she playfully scolded him, “Look at you, so full of yourself, always trying to show off. I don’t need you to support me!”

Seeing Lin Wanqiu smile, Chen Jianghai felt even happier.

It seemed that the knot in her heart about not having a job had finally been untied.

As Chen Jianghai was about to throw out the trash, he suddenly noticed someone squatting at the door.

“Brother Chen! Good morning!”

The person stood up and smiled broadly as soon as he saw Chen Jianghai.

“Do you dare to come here?”

Chen Jianghai’s expression instantly darkened.

Hearing the noise, Lin Wanqiu came out to see and immediately turned back into the house in disgust.

The visitor was none other than Feng Renjie, the man who had been beaten twice before.

Seeing Chen Jianghai’s menacing look, Feng Renjie backed away, waving his hands and pleading pitifully.

“Brother Chen, Brother Chen, I specifically came to apologize to you, please don’t hit me!”

To be honest, having been beaten twice, he was truly frightened.

The third incident, where Wang Hu brought people to find trouble, wasn’t instigated by him; it was Wang Hu’s idea, who felt he had lost face and wanted to settle the score.

After even Wang Hu backed down, Feng Renjie was even more scared.

Moreover, the incident with Lin Wanqiu was indeed instigated by him a few days ago, so he hurried over, fearing Chen Jianghai would continue to trouble him.

His front teeth were already loose from the beatings; another fight might knock them out!

Hearing Feng Renjie’s words, Chen Jianghai’s frown slightly relaxed.

It seemed that Brother Ma’s words were effective, and that Wang Hu wouldn’t dare to cause trouble anymore.

As for Feng Renjie’s apology, Chen Jianghai didn’t take it seriously.

“If you’re here to apologize, then you can leave now,” Chen Jianghai said, waving his hand as if shooing away a fly.

However, Feng Renjie misunderstood Chen Jianghai’s intention and hurriedly said, “Brother Chen, I came not only to apologize but also for another matter.”

“Say everything at once,” Chen Jianghai said, getting a bit impatient.

Feng Renjie rubbed his hands and sheepishly said, “Sister-in-law can go back to work now, and I’ve already asked my dad to increase her salary.”

Chen Jianghai glanced at Feng Renjie and thought it best to discuss this with Lin Wanqiu.

Respect between spouses was important.

“Wait here,” Chen Jianghai said and then turned back into the house.

Lin Wanqiu had actually heard their conversation from the yard.

She was in a dilemma.

On one hand was her job, and on the other, Chen Jianghai’s store, and she suddenly didn’t know how to choose.

“Wanqiu, did you hear what that guy just said?” Chen Jianghai asked.

Lin Wanqiu nodded, speaking softly, “I heard.”

“And what do you think?”

Lin Wanqiu looked at Chen Jianghai, hesitated, and then stopped herself from speaking.

Chen Jianghai smiled, “Whatever decision you make, I will support you.”

Having failed Lin Wanqiu in his previous life, Chen Jianghai only wished for her happiness and well-being in this lifetime and was willing to support all her decisions.

All he could do was offer advice, respect her choices, and do his best to protect and support her.

Lin Wanqiu gratefully looked at Chen Jianghai, her heart filled with emotion.

This man was truly wonderful to her.

Lin Wanqiu bit her lip, raised her head, and said earnestly, “I’ll help you!”

It wasn’t for anything else but inspired by Chen Jianghai’s words just now.

She felt his deep love and respect for her.

Therefore, she couldn’t be too selfish.

Lin Wanqiu could sense that Chen Jianghai’s business was at a crucial stage.

At this moment, he also needed her support.

As a wife, she had to make her stance clear.

Chen Jianghai was momentarily taken aback; he had thought Lin Wanqiu would choose to return to her job.

He didn’t expect her to make such a decision in the end.

Chen Jianghai couldn’t help but say, “Wanqiu, you don’t have to compromise for me. Think about it yourself…”

Before he could finish, Lin Wanqiu covered his mouth.

“Jianghai, I’m not compromising for you, I really want to help you,” Lin Wanqiu said, looking directly into his eyes with seriousness.

Chen Jianghai’s recent busyness hadn’t gone unnoticed by Lin Wanqiu.

If she could really help him, she wouldn’t refuse.

Even if she couldn’t help right away, she would strive to learn.

Chen Jianghai grinned, jokingly saying, “Be sure about it; the boss’s demands are quite strict.”

“I’ll do well,” Lin Wanqiu said with a firm expression.

“Alright, then I’ll go out and tell that guy to get lost.”

“You… be polite, speak nicely,” Lin Wanqiu said, a bit worried.

“Don’t worry, I don’t need to lose my temper with that kind of person. That would be too small-minded of me, and how would I accomplish great things then!” Chen Jianghai said with a smile.

After saying this, Chen Jianghai left the house under Lin Wanqiu’s somewhat puzzled gaze.

“You can go back!” Chen Jianghai said bluntly, “My wife won’t be working there anymore.”

Hearing Chen Jianghai’s response, Feng Renjie was stunned.

“Why? Going back would mean a raise!” Feng Renjie said, confused and visibly worried.

He was genuinely afraid that Chen Jianghai would settle the score with him.

After all, Wang Hu wouldn’t help him out anymore, and his other friends had been intimidated into submission, not daring to assist him any further.

Chen Jianghai glanced at him and said, “What’s it to you whether she goes or not? If it weren’t for my wife telling me not to hold a grudge against you for making her lose her job, I would have definitely settled this matter with you!”

Feng Renjie shrank back and then said, “It was a misunderstanding, Brother Chen, you are magnanimous…”

“Alright, alright, enough, you can go now.” Chen Jianghai didn’t want to waste words with him.

Feng Renjie hesitated and then asked, “Chen… Brother Chen, you won’t hold a grudge against me, right?”

“This time it’s over, but if you have any crooked thoughts in the future, don’t blame me for not being polite,” Chen Jianghai said coldly.

Hearing Chen Jianghai’s answer, Feng Renjie quickly said, “There won’t be a next time, no more…”

“Go, I don’t want to see you again,” Chen Jianghai said with disgust.

“Yes, yes, yes, I’m leaving now, right now.” Feng Renjie turned and left, his back looking somewhat flustered.

Watching Feng Renjie leave, a smile appeared on Chen Jianghai’s face.

Feng Renjie had inadvertently helped him this time.

He thought it was a good idea for Lin Wanqiu to help manage his accounts in the future. There was no need for her to continue suffering at her job.

Besides, in a few years, that factory would undergo restructuring, so it was better to leave sooner rather than later.

Having disposed of the trash, Chen Jianghai was about to return when he saw Lin Jianguo and Xue Chunli walking towards him from the end of the alley.

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