Chapter 43 - 43 43 The Last Chance

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43: Chapter 43: The Last Chance 43: Chapter 43: The Last Chance No matter what they said out loud, everyone knew in their hearts that this marriage was indeed being used as a bargain for favors. Thus, when Chuxia confronted it, their faces inevitably showed a hint of discomfort—except for Old Lady Lin. She glared at Chuxia and said in a mocking tone, “Aren’t you going to help your parents pack? Why are you running over here?” Old Master Lin’s brow suddenly twitched, but he didn’t want to scold his wife in front of the younger family members. He could only cough lightly and tap the kang edge with his smoking pipe, “Sit down.” “Chuxia, come in and sit down to talk.” Auntie Yang Aihua was a clever person. Seeing that her father-in-law had spoken, a friendly smile immediately spread across her face. She stepped forward to pull Chuxia inside, “Chuqiu, get the candied oranges you brought back from your maternal grandmother’s house for your sister.” Oh, promoted to sister now? Chuxia’s lips twitched unconsciously. Although she was a few months older than Chuchun and Chuqiu, her younger uncle and aunt always let them call her by her name. This subtle change was indeed telling. “Chuxia, Grandpa and Grandma are just talking hot air, how could they really make you move out from that room? Go back and tell your parents to rest easy staying there.” Uncle Lin Baohai’s voice was also unusually friendly. Obviously, he thought she came to plead for not moving her family out. “Are they just talking hot air? Chuchun and Chuqiu are also of age to look for wives. If someone comes to see our family and finds this situation, the deal will fall through.” Old Lady Lin huffed at Chuxia, “Just think of your grandpa and me as harming you. If you marry into the Xue family, you can live a good life and even help your brothers. Why are you being difficult? Do you consider yourself a part of the Lin family or not?” “So, Grandma means that as long as I agree to marry into the Xue family, you and Grandpa won’t move, and it won’t affect Chuchun and Chuqiu from finding wives, right?” Old Lady Lin took it for granted, “Of course, Chuchun and Chuqiu are soldiers. When it comes to finding wives, they’ll be the ones to choose, not someone picking them.” “Here you go.” Chuqiu handed some candied oranges to Chuxia, “I don’t expect to ride your coattails to become a soldier. I’ll rely on my own ability to do so. Marry if you want; if not, then don’t. But if you’re unhappy later, don’t think it’s because we dragged you down.” Chuxia looked at the defiant boy in surprise. In the past six months, she didn’t interact much with the twins, but every time they met, they would tease and play tricks on her, including Chuqiu. Now, it seemed that on important matters, he wasn’t confused and actually showed responsibility. It was indeed rare. Unconsciously, Chuxia gave him a kind smile, but the boy glared at her awkwardly, “I’m not protecting you; I just can’t afford to lose face.” “Can’t you speak kindly?” Yang Aihua glared at her son and patted Chuxia’s shoulder, “Eat the candy, Chuxia. Auntie saved this for you. Go ahead and eat.” Do they still think she’s the same gluttonous and lazy Lin Chuxia? The whole family was playing good cop and bad cop, thinking she would just give in? She believed in Chuqiu’s sincerity, but as for the others, haha... “Uncle isn’t thinking about taking advantage of your marriage. He just thinks you’re frail and would have a better life if you marry into the Xue family rather than the Luo family.” Lin Baohai spoke earnestly, “We’re all family; how could we not want the best for you? Right, Chuxia?” “Uncle doesn’t know about Mother’s affair with Xue Ligang? Uncle doesn’t know what kind of temper Xue Ligang’s wife has?” Lin Baohai’s eyes flickered uncomfortably, but his smile remained, “You child, hold a grudge longer than your father. That was so many years ago, why are you still hung up on it? As for Director Xue’s wife, what has she to complain about? If it weren’t for your mother letting Xue Ligang go to her, could she have become a bride of the Xue family?” Chuxia wasn’t annoyed, and she looked at him with a smile, “Why does the Xue family insist on me marrying into their family? Why do they promise so many favors to ours? What about me is worth that to them?” After hesitating for a moment, Lin Baohai answered, “That..., maybe it’s to make up for past regrets, perhaps to give your mother some peace of mind.” Chuxia placed the candy on the kang-stove and stepped back, her expression serious as she looked at everyone, “Do you know why I came here? Because my father and mother think that my uncle’s attitude should be different from others’. To make them resolute in their decision, I must make them understand my uncle’s true feelings. Uncle, your contradictory statements just now, not even you can convince yourself, can you? My dad said, when he came, you didn’t say a word, seemed very helpless, haha... your helplessness must be because you think my dad is being obstinate, right? When I came, I already told my dad and mom that if it proved their thoughts were wrong, in the future, our family will have nothing to do with yours!” After finishing, Chuxia’s figure disappeared outside the door before the crowd could react. “That wretched girl! She’s becoming less and less likeable, listen, listen, what is she talking about?” Old Lady Lin was the first to lose her temper. “It looks like what that girl said is true...” Old Master Lin sighed deeply, “We had better think carefully about how to talk to the Xue family.” Old Lady Lin sneered disdainfully, “I’d like to see if they would rather sleep on the streets than marry into the Xue family. Chuchun, go and tell them they must move out the day after tomorrow!” Chuqiu caught Chuchun who was about to run out, “Grandma, you’re pushing them towards a dead end!” “This child, what has gotten into you? Speaking such nonsense!” Old Lady Lin glared at Lin Chuqiu, “It’s for her own good, and for your own too. What dead end are you talking about? Let go of Chuchun and let him deliver my message.” Lin Chuqiu shook her head, “After making herself so clear, Grandma still thinks it’s for her good?” She then let go, “Forget it, do whatever you want, just don’t involve me!” “Mother, let it be,” Lin Baohai sighed dejectedly, “If something really happens, our whole family will be looked down upon. Isn’t it just that I can’t be an official and Chuchun and Chuqiu can’t be soldiers? Aren’t there families who don’t hold office or serve as soldiers and still live well?” “You blockhead, you know very well how much your second brother and his wife dote on Chuxia. Even if they can manage, would they be willing to let Chuxia just get by? Where could they move to? The Luo family? Even for the sake of Chuxia, they can’t just move to the Luo family! Right now, whoever stands firm will reap the rewards. You must not lose heart. If there was no opportunity, then it would be another matter, but now that the opportunity is here and delivered to our doorstep, if it’s let go, could you bear that?” Lin Baohai hesitated, his face a mask of conflict. Old Master Lin glanced at Old Lady Lin, “You understand everything, so why couldn’t you be a bit more gentle when speaking with Chuxia? She’s a stubborn girl, and if she really becomes obstinate, Laoer and Laoer’s Wife won’t be able to outdo her.” “Then let them suffer outside for a few days. As for the Xue family, Baohai will talk to them and tell them to manage things as they should,” Old Lady Lin said confidently. Old Master Lin tapped on his tobacco pipe and remained silent, obviously pondering the whole situation. Chuchun ran back gasping for breath, “Grandma, when I went there, they were already packing their things.” “Packing their things?” Old Lady Lin suddenly sat up straight, “Are they really packing, or are they just pretending for your sake?”

Chapter 43 - 43 43 The Last Chance

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