Chapter 97: This Will Never Change

TL: Etude

“What’s the matter?” Chen Jianghai quickly asked.

An opportunity now lay before Chen Jianghai, a chance to gain his mother-in-law’s approval.

Such an opportunity was not something Chen Jianghai would let slip by.

To make Lin Wanqiu happy, free from worries and troubles, Chen Jianghai was willing to do anything.

“These days, we have seen the work you have been doing. However, your mother has always been worried that the money you earned earlier might have come from an improper source,” Lin Jianguo finally revealed the concerns of Xue Chunli.

He also hoped that Chen Jianghai could prove himself in front of Xue Chunli and bridge the gap between them.

Chen Jianghai was slightly startled upon hearing this, then he understood.

No wonder Xue Chunli always seemed displeased; it was because of this…

“In that case, Dad, let me do some accounting for you, and you will understand,” Chen Jianghai said reassuringly.

Lin Jianguo knew that this conversation was very important for Lin Wanqiu.

However, he was puzzled when Chen Jianghai suddenly switched to discussing finances.

Nevertheless, Lin Jianguo didn’t make unnecessary comments. He simply nodded and said, “Go ahead.”

Chen Jianghai then started counting on his fingers, explaining the costs and profits of his early repair business and second-hand electrical appliances, without holding anything back.

After hearing Chen Jianghai, Lin Jianguo was speechless for a long time.

It turned out that Chen Jianghai’s business was so profitable!

No wonder he was so confident now.

The changes in renting, electrical appliances, and quality of life were earth-shattering.

Indeed, without such substantial income, how could he dare to live such a life?

Lin Jianguo looked at Chen Jianghai with a complex expression and remained silent for a while.

Chen Jianghai was not in a hurry, just calmly waiting for Lin Jianguo to speak.

Finally, Lin Jianguo picked up the cigarette Chen Jianghai had left on the table, lit one, calmed his emotions, and looked eagerly at Chen Jianghai before asking, “Jianghai, is what you just said true?”

As he asked, Lin Jianguo’s voice trembled slightly.

As a farmer who had worked hard his whole life, it was hard for Lin Jianguo to imagine that someone could earn in a day what others struggled to make in several months.

Chen Jianghai nodded and said, “Dad, of course it’s true. How else could I have opened my shop, where just the rent alone costs three hundred a month!”

“Good, good, good! Our Wanqiu has not misjudged you after all,” Lin Jianguo said delightedly, slapping his thigh and his face beaming with smiles.

Suddenly, the smile on his face disappeared, replaced by a hint of worry.

“Dad, what’s wrong?” Chen Jianghai couldn’t help but ask.

Lin Jianguo took Chen Jianghai’s hand, his voice filled with a plea: “Jianghai, there’s something I want to ask of you.”

“Dad!”

Chen Jianghai slightly pouted and said, “We are a family. Why talk of asking and requesting? Just tell me if there’s anything.”

Lin Jianguo sighed and said, “Wanqiu’s mother has always had an issue with you. If she has offended you in any way, I hope you won’t hold it against her and definitely don’t take it out on Wanqiu.”

Chen Jianghai, realizing it was about this matter, quickly said, “Whatever you two have done, it’s all for Wanqiu’s good. I know that and won’t hold any grudge. Dad, you are worrying too much.”

Lin Jianguo looked at Chen Jianghai and nodded in relief: “If you think so, I am relieved.”

“Dad, I said I would make Wanqiu happy, and I will keep my word,” Chen Jianghai said earnestly.

Lin Jianguo stood up, patted Chen Jianghai on the shoulder, and said, “Good, I believe you. Let’s go back!”

After returning home and having dinner, Lin Jianguo and his wife didn’t stay to watch TV and hurried back.

“What did you and Chen Jianghai talk about?” 

On the way back, Xue Chunli immediately asked her husband.

“What else could I say? Weren’t you always worried about the legitimacy of Chen Jianghai’s earnings? I asked him about it directly,” Lin Jianguo replied nonchalantly.

“And what did he say?”

Xue Chunli’s face tightened as she pressed for an answer.

Lin Jianguo glanced at Xue Chunli and then relayed the account Chen Jianghai had given him, more or less accurately.

“His second-hand electrical appliance business is really that profitable?”

Having not experienced much of the world, Xue Chunli still found it hard to believe.

Lin Jianguo couldn’t help but feel helpless when Xue Chunli still spoke with such skepticism. He said, “You’ve seen our expenses these days. If he didn’t have money, could he spend like this?”

“Maybe it’s Wanqiu…” Xue Chunli started to say but couldn’t finish her sentence.

Even she didn’t believe the money could have come from Lin Wanqiu. If Lin Wanqiu had such an income from the garment factory, she wouldn’t have suffered so much before.

Lin Jianguo then patiently explained, “Enough about that. Haven’t you seen how Chen Jianghai has been treating Wanqiu these days?”

“Tell me, where else can you find a son-in-law like him now?”

At this, Xue Chunli immediately fell silent.

She had indeed noticed all of Chen Jianghai’s actions. His dedication to work, spending most of his time on it, being meticulous and serious in his work, which she had seen in the warehouse.

After work, Chen Jianghai would take on chores like grocery shopping, cooking, and washing dishes, doing everything in an orderly manner, clearly experienced, and not just pretending.

Such behavior was almost unimaginable in the countryside.

Even their own men wouldn’t possibly do as much.

But for Chen Jianghai, it seemed natural.

Moreover, the way Lin Wanqiu dressed, ate, and lived now was something Xue Chunli couldn’t even dare to dream of before.

So, in every aspect, Chen Jianghai was doing very well, nearly flawless.

Xue Chunli hesitated for a while, then frowning, she looked at Lin Jianguo and asked, “Am I thinking too much, wrongly blaming him?”

“You are indeed thinking too much,” Lin Jianguo firmly nodded and affirmed.

Xue Chunli looked uneasy and asked, “Do you think… he might take his anger out on Wanqiu?”

“Are you only thinking of this now?” Lin Jianguo replied irritably. “Why didn’t you think of Wanqiu before? After all, they are the ones who have to live together.”

Finally seeing Xue Chunli soften, Lin Jianguo felt invigorated.

Xue Chunli shook her head and said, “I didn’t think so much before! I didn’t know that Chen Jianghai would change so much in such a short time.”

“People always change! You can’t always underestimate someone, can’t always be stubborn…” Lin Jianguo said a lot in one breath.

Xue Chunli glared at him irritably, “What’s the use of saying this now? The key is that Chen Jianghai shouldn’t hold a grudge against us and take it out on Wanqiu.”

“Alright, alright, don’t worry, our son-in-law hasn’t taken these things to heart. He even said he would not only be good to Wanqiu but also respect us,” Lin Jianguo reassured, waving his hand. “But from now on, be nicer to Jianghai, and don’t always have such a stern face.”

Xue Chunli was stunned and then asked with wide eyes, “Did Chen Jianghai tell you all this?”

“Yes! I was also worried about this, so I specifically asked him,” Lin Jianguo said proudly.

Xue Chunli bit her lip and said, “Then why didn’t you say it earlier? Why lecture me here?!”

“Cough, cough! I’m telling you now, aren’t I?” Lin Jianguo shrank his neck, feeling a bit guilty.

Xue Chunli huffed, a hint of threat in her gaze: “Humph, good for you, Lin Jianguo, growing more capable now!”

After saying that, she glared fiercely at her husband and huffily walked away.

Watching his wife’s retreating back, Lin Jianguo scratched his head.

He had been too smug just now!

Would she refuse to let him in bed tonight?

Chen Jianghai was unaware of what had happened between Lin Jianguo and Xue Chunli.

Even if he knew, he wouldn’t care.

He only remembered one thing: for Lin Wanqiu, this was something that would never change in his lifetime.

…

The next morning, as Chen Jianghai was about to get up to make breakfast, he found Lin Wanqiu already busy in the kitchen.

He then remembered that his wife no longer had to go to work.

Entering the kitchen, he noticed that Lin Wanqiu’s complexion wasn’t very good; apparently, she hadn’t slept well the night before.

“What’s the matter, still unhappy?”

Chen Jianghai entered the kitchen and gently hugged Lin Wanqiu from behind.

Lin Wanqiu was startled, almost dropping the spatula in her hand, and shyly said, “What are you doing!”

Chen Jianghai replied with a smile, “Nothing, just wanted to hug my precious wife.”

“You better let go. It’s early in the morning, hugging and cuddling. What if someone sees us? How embarrassing!”

Lin Wanqiu said with a blushing face.

Chen Jianghai nonchalantly said, “What’s there to be afraid of? We are husband and wife, and this is our home, why fear gossip?”

“But you need to let go, I still have to make breakfast,” Lin Wanqiu followed.

Chen Jianghai whispered in her ear, “I’ll let go, but you have to promise me something.”

“What is it? Just say it!”

Lin Wanqiu quickly responded.

“Since you’re not working now, come help me!”

“Ah?”

Lin Wanqiu was startled, then frowned, “I don’t know anything, what can I do to help you?”

“Hmm, I’ve thought about this, from now on, you can be my accountant, help me manage the money!” Chen Jianghai immediately said.

Lin Wanqiu hesitated, “I… I haven’t studied that, how can I be your accountant? What if I make a mistake?”

“That’s not difficult!”

Chen Jianghai casually said, “It’s just keeping accounts, just track how much money comes in and goes out each day.”

At that moment, voices of people greeting each other came from outside.

Lin Wanqiu was startled and quickly said, “Okay, okay, I agree, I agree. Let me go now!”

Hearing Lin Wanqiu agree, Chen Jianghai then smiled and let go of her.

Lin Wanqiu glanced outside, saw no one passing by, and secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Watching Lin Wanqiu’s adorable side, Chen Jianghai’s face was filled with deep love.

…

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