Chapter 103: I’m Not a Child Anymore

TL: Etude

During the meal, the family was cheerful and lively, a stark contrast to the previous awkwardness and gloominess. Lin Wanqiu was particularly happy to see this change. Ever since their last trip home, she had been worried about her mother’s stubbornness. Balancing between her mother and her husband was challenging for her.

Fortunately, Chen Jianghai had become very magnanimous. Despite being upset, he didn’t take things to heart and didn’t create a scene like before. However, Lin Wanqiu knew this couldn’t be a long-term solution.

She had wanted to talk to her mother about it but found it inconvenient to approach the subject. Surprisingly, Xue Chunli had taken the initiative to come and stay for a while. Lin Wanqiu had been anxious before her mother’s arrival, worrying about changing her opinion of Chen Jianghai or worsening their relationship.

Now, it seemed her worries were unfounded. During her stay, Xue Chunli had seen her husband’s change and capabilities, and her opinion of Chen Jianghai had greatly improved.

“Jianghai, you’ve worked hard all day. Eat more,” Xue Chunli said, actively serving Chen Jianghai food.

Chen Jianghai was pleasantly surprised and quickly thanked her. “Thank you, Mom.”

“Hey, we’re family. No need for thanks,” Xue Chunli said cheerfully.

Lin Wanqiu couldn’t help smiling. Her mother’s words indicated her complete acceptance of Chen Jianghai.

Lin Jianguo also seemed pleased with this outcome, adding, “Right, right, you both have worked hard. Eat more.”

“Jianguo, don’t just sit around tomorrow. Go help out at Jianghai’s place,” Xue Chunli then turned to her husband.

Lin Jianguo was caught off guard, as he had thought this was a leisure visit.

“Why, Mom? There’s no need,” Chen Jianghai interjected.

Xue Chunli decisively said, “Jianghai, your dad can help out, even if it’s just sweeping the floor. It’s settled then.”

This change in attitude lifted Chen Jianghai’s spirits, easing the worries of his wife as well. Keeping Lin Wanqiu happy was always his top priority.

After dinner, Xue Chunli cleaned up the dishes and promptly left with Lin Jianguo, who had wanted to stay and watch TV.

“Jianghai, my mom has really changed!” Lin Wanqiu said excitedly, embracing Chen Jianghai.

“This is good news. Let’s celebrate with a kiss!” Chen Jianghai said, planting a kiss on Lin Wanqiu’s cheek.

“Why are you in such a hurry… It’s still early,” Lin Wanqiu said, blushing and a bit shy under Chen Jianghai’s warm touch and wandering hands.

“It’s not early; it’s already dark. Didn’t your mom say she wants to be a grandmother soon? We need to work hard for that, don’t we!” Chen Jianghai said with a laugh, carrying Lin Wanqiu to bed. In the moonlit room, an intimate atmosphere unfolded.

Two days before the opening of his business, Chen Jianghai was still busy assembling televisions in the warehouse.

It was also from this day that Zhao Rongxin began to help Chen Jianghai as an assistant.

In the eyes of others, teaching an apprentice could potentially starve the master.

Therefore, many masters would hide some tricks when teaching their apprentices.

However, in teaching Zhao Rongxin, Chen Jianghai did not hold back any secrets.

Moreover, for him, his skills were actually the slowest means of making money.

As long as Zhao Rongxin was willing to learn, Chen Jianghai was willing to teach.

It must be said, Zhao Rongxin had some talent for repairing electronics and was willing to think and learn.

In just a few days, he was already able to handle some simple problems on his own.

Seeing Chen Jianghai diligently teaching Zhao Rongxin, Zhao Yuxi realized that she had been wrong previously.

“Brother Jianghai… I’m sorry!”

Taking advantage of their rest time, Zhao Yuxi approached Chen Jianghai to apologize, her pretty face blushing, but very sincere.

Chen Jianghai actually really liked Zhao Yuxi’s character – daring to love and hate, full of a sense of justice, and especially valuable was her ability to acknowledge her mistakes and apologize.

He touched Zhao Yuxi’s head and smiled, “Yuxi, you’re still a child, how could I be angry with you.”

“Brother Jianghai, I’m not a child anymore, I’ve grown up.”

Zhao Yuxi suddenly looked up, not shy anymore, and said directly to Chen Jianghai.

Chen Jianghai couldn’t help but tease her, “Right, right, right, you’re already a young lady! Okay, Yuxi, your task now is to study hard. You must not let your brother’s expectations down. If you can get into university, I will personally take you there!”

“Really?” Zhao Yuxi’s eyes lit up.

“Of course, would I lie to you?”

“Then, I will definitely get into university!”

Zhao Yuxi nodded firmly, then returned to her desk to study.

Before long, Lin Wanqiu also arrived at the warehouse.

“Wanqiu, come and sit.”

Chen Jianghai quickly stood up, moved a stool, and took her hand to sit down.

Such a warm attitude made Lin Wanqiu blush slightly.

“There are people here…” Lin Wanqiu said softly.

Chen Jianghai said nonchalantly, “So what? You are my wife, after all!”

Zhao Yuxi, seeing the intimate interaction between the two, felt a tinge of envy, then quickly buried her head back into her books.

Unfortunately, she couldn’t concentrate, her mind focused on the couple.

“Jianghai, the banners and ribbons you asked me to make have been moved to the store,” Lin Wanqiu reported as soon as she sat down.

“Did you make them according to my requirements?” Chen Jianghai asked.

“Of course.”

Lin Wanqiu nodded, then expressed a bit of worry, “Are these really useful? Isn’t it a waste of money?”

Chen Jianghai laughed, “You’ll see when we open.”

Lin Wanqiu wanted to say more, but seeing Chen Jianghai’s confident face, she did not pursue further.

“Brother Hai! Brother Hai!”

Then, Fang Aiguo came running in, shouting, “Brother Hai, I’ve bought everything.”

“Have you sorted and packed them properly?” Chen Jianghai asked, turning his head.

Hearing this question, Fang Aiguo was stunned, scratching his head and said somewhat embarrassingly, “This… not yet, I was in a rush to come back and tell you this, and forgot about it…”

Chen Jianghai’s tone became stern, “If I hadn’t asked, the opening the day after tomorrow would have been a mess, wouldn’t it be embarrassing?”

Fang Aiguo’s head shrank upon hearing this and quickly proposed a remedy.

“Brother Hai, I’ll go pack the things right now.”

Lin Wanqiu, standing nearby, couldn’t help but ask, “What things are you packing?”

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