Chapter 26 - 26 26 What's on Your Mind

Words : 1345 Updated : Sep 10th, 2025

26: Chapter 26 What’s on Your Mind? 26: Chapter 26 What’s on Your Mind? Nuan had caught a cold and was running a fever, but she still managed to code this out. Asking for recommendation tickets and favorites, thanks for the rewards everyone~ ------------------ “Chuxia, did you go to your grandma’s place today?” As soon as Chuxia entered the courtyard, holding Shuanshuan, Madam Lin Liu, who was sitting at the doorway of the main room, cheerfully greeted her while Old Master Lin, sitting beside her with his dry pipe, nodded to Chuxia with a clatter. “Yes, Grandpa, Grandma, you’re here.” After all, they were her cheap father’s real parents. Chuxia responded, and politely greeted the two. “Chuxia, sit down and let’s talk.” Madam Lin Liu gestured to a mat beside her to stop Chuxia, who was about to enter the house. Chuxia stood in place. These two elders rarely visited—matters usually involved sending Chuchun or Chuqiu over to call someone to their place. Facing such an assembly today, Chuxia instinctively felt it was not going to be good news, and she didn’t want to argue with them. “Sit.” This time, it was Old Master Lin who spoke. Reluctantly, Chuxia sat down next to Madam Lin Liu. Shuanshuan’s saliva-covered fingers poked at her, and Chuxia slightly dodged while taking out a handkerchief to wipe his hands. “Chuxia is sensible now.” Madam Lin Liu chuckled and reached out to pat Chuxia’s head, “Unnoticed by us, Chuxia has also grown up into a young lady.” Having her head touched by Old Lady Lin, who usually didn’t even glance her way, made Chuxia feel as uncomfortable as if she had swallowed a fly, “Grandpa, Grandma, I haven’t cut the hemp cake yet.” Liu Meiqing quickly came out of the east room, “Chuxia, I’ve cut it for you.” If it had been before, Liu Meiqing, who didn’t get to share any goods brought from the grandma’s house, would certainly not have given her a peaceful day. But now, not only did she avoid causing trouble, but she even helped with chores? Power really was a wonderful thing..., lifting her head, Chuxia smiled radiantly, “Thank you, sister-in-law.” “We’re all family, no need for such formalities.” Liu Meiqing moved a mat boldly next to Chuxia, “Chuxia, when you came back, sister-in-law just wanted to help carry your stuff inside. You really misunderstood sister-in-law.” Old Lady Lin shot a glare at her daughter-in-law and rebuked, “If you weren’t always trying to snatch Chuxia’s things, she wouldn’t have misunderstood you.” As Old Lady Lin finished speaking, Old Master Lin quickly chimed in, “Your second uncle and second auntie have it tough, try to help them out when you can, and stop scavenging from them.” Liu Meiqing hurriedly nodded, “Grandpa, Grandma, I know, I was just immature before, I definitely won’t do that anymore.” What a splendid trio act! Chuxia watched the three perform without a hint of expression and stayed silent. “Chuxia, has your marriage with Hongqi been settled?” Old Lady Lin asked eagerly. Chuxia’s expression was neutral, “I don’t know.” The following time was filled with Old Lady Lin’s complaints, with Old Master Lin occasionally chiming in. After a long talk, the crux was one thing—they had raised their sons and daughters with difficulty, and their affection for each was the same. Chuxia listened with an expressionless face and didn’t respond; she couldn’t even understand what was wrong with this old couple. They could have said all this in front of her parents, so why did they specifically come over and nag her? “Dad, Mom, are you off work?” Seeing Zhao Yulan and Lin Baohe returning from work, Chuxia felt relieved, quickly stood up, and went to meet them. “I’ve been busy all day, let’s get dinner started,” Old Master Lin stood up and walked outside, followed by Madam Lin Liu, who chuckled and exchanged a few words with Chuxia’s parents before following him out. “What are Grandpa and Grandma trying to imply now?...” Once inside, Chuxia quietly updated Yulan and Baohe about the elderly couple’s actions that afternoon. Baohe and Yulan were also baffled by the old couple’s behavior. If it was about Chuxia marrying Hongqi, they certainly didn’t need to pull Chuxia aside for a private talk. “Whatever it is, we’ll find out sooner or later. How are your Grandma and Grandpa doing?” Unable to think of a reason, Yulan decided not to dwell on it. “They are doing well, so are Eldest maternal aunt and uncle. Grandma and Eldest maternal aunt packed a lot of stuff for me to bring back, including the dumplings Grandma made at noon...” Chuxia said as she opened the cupboard and took out her spoils, placing them on the bed, “I gave half of the dumplings to Fat Auntie’s family. Dad, Mom, you guys should try them, they’re delicious.” “It was right to send some over to Fat Auntie’s house. Chuxia did right. Your Eldest maternal aunt is truly kind. Your grandma loves you too much to allow you to bring all these things back...” Yulan sighed and then asked, “Who brought you back?” Before Chuxia could respond, the door was suddenly pushed open with a bang, and Xiaoqiong barged in, panting like a bellows. Chuxia quickly helped her smooth her back, “Did Fat Auntie try to hit you?” Yulan got up with a smile, “Auntie is cooking, let’s eat at her place tonight, and go back later when your mother has cooled down.” Yulan had grown accustomed to Xiaoqiong’s frequent troublemaking and didn’t even ask the reason but concluded the matter promptly. “Auntie, stop cooking!” Xiaoqiong held onto Yulan, catching her breath before saying, “I came to invite you and Chuxia to our house for dinner...” Yulan quickly interrupted Xiaoqiong, “No need, we can’t just run over to your house for meals every day.” “No, we have guests at home, and, I accidentally killed a chicken, and my mom even praised me,” Xiaoqiong said, beaming with pride, “My mom said I’ve never been so foresighted before, hehe...” Astonished, Chuxia asked, “You almost ran yourself to death because you killed a chicken, didn’t get beaten, and got praised, and you’re excited about that?” Yulan was so annoyed she slapped her daughter’s hand, “Only Xiaoqiong won’t mind what you say, but if you speak such unlucky words again, I really will hit you.” “It’s fine, Aunt, I’m not even used to her talking nicely to me,” Xiaoqiong said as she dragged Baohe, “Uncle, my dad and mom said if you and Auntie don’t come, it means you still hold a grudge against them.” At this point, it really was impossible not to go, Baohe asked, “Who came?” “Grandpa Feng Gang and two soldiers.” Two soldiers... Chuxia pinched the food coupons in her pocket, feeling a headache coming on. If Tongzi let slip anything, her dad and mom would definitely make her return the food coupons. No, she had to figure out a way to warn him, and also, that chicken shouldn’t have died for nothing... “What are you thinking about? Let’s go!” Chuxia, jolted by Xiaoqiong’s tug, regained her senses. Yulan handed her the remaining half-bag of dumplings, “You and Xiaoqiong head over first, your dad and I will wash up and follow.” “Okay!” Chuxia couldn’t wait for her parents to leave later and immediately started walking out, inadvertently causing Xiaoqiong to stumble. Xiaoqiong looked at her puzzled, “You’re acting weird, all startled and distracted.” Chuxia pulled her along, quickening their pace, and then spoke in a hushed voice, “I know those two soldiers, they gave me a ride back, and I even traded some dumplings for their food coupons. If my parents find out, won’t they kill me?” Xiaoqiong suddenly perked up, “Tell me, what do you want me to do?”

Chapter 26 - 26 26 What's on Your Mind

Comments (0)