My Beloved Super Fierce Wife-Chapter 105: Is there still time to hold my little cousin’s thigh?

Chapter 105: Is there still time to hold my little cousin’s thigh?

If only I had tried to ingratiate myself with my sister-in-law earlier; I was utterly foolish.

Lin Qingshui had no idea what the idiotic daughter-in-law was thinking; he had known since childhood that his sister was smart.

He proudly said, "That’s for sure, Tangtang has always been bright since she was little."

He and his two brothers could recite a poem only after going over it more than ten times.

Tangtang could remember it after just one or two tries.

He had heard his grandfather say that if Tangtang had been born in ancient times, she would have been the material for a top scholar.

Thinking of the memory of her as a little girl, puffing her cheeks, carrying her little backpack, and hugging her books daily, Lin Qingshui’s eyes brimmed with a smile.

It’s only right that my sister has achieved what she has today!

Zhou Mei tugged at Lin Qingshui’s sleeve and quietly asked with a frown:

"Hubby, do you think... if I try to ingratiate myself with my sister-in-law now, is it too late?"

She wanted to latch onto her sister-in-law’s coattails.

Lin Qingshui gave her a sidelong glance and said coolly, "It’s too late."

What had she been doing before?

Zhou Mei looked as if she had lost her ancestors, her face full of regret.

Even if she slapped her own mouth, would her sister-in-law still not forgive her?

Lin Qingshui snorted coldly, "Weren’t you very unhappy about our family supporting Tangtang through high school? You even made sarcastic comments at the time..."

Every time he thought of the hurtful words his wife had said about him and his sister, a fire burned in his belly.

Supporting Tangtang’s schooling was something all three brothers were willing to do.

It didn’t matter whether or not they had separated households; he still would have supported her.

Zhou Mei was filled with guilt.

She slapped her mouth several times and quickly tried to say nice things.

"I know I was wrong, and you know I’m just a blabbermouth who can’t speak properly.

I promise not to be so outspoken in the future. Don’t be angry with me; haven’t I changed?"

In these past few years, she had indeed changed a lot, and Lin Qingshui had seen it, but he still needed to reprimand her.

Otherwise, this silly daughter-in-law would continue to create problems.

Lin Qingshui said, "Alright, I know you’ve changed.

If you could also work on your cheapness and your love for taking advantage, that would be even better."

"...How is that a problem? That’s just being protective of one’s food; it’s innate and can’t be changed," Zhou Mei muttered under her breath.

Being protective of one’s food is ingrained and probably can’t be changed.

Lin Qingshui asked, "What was that? Speak up."

"I didn’t say anything, I didn’t say anything at all, I listen to whatever you say, if you tell me to change I’ll definitely change," she replied hastily.

On this side, the couple was whispering to each other.

Liu Guohui’s sister was still chatting with Li Xiuli.

She praised Lin Tang to the skies all the way, while she denigrated Liu Guohui into the dirt.

Li Xiuli’s mouth twitched as she walked quickly along the road.

It wasn’t until reaching the fields that she managed to shake off the blabbermouthed Liu Guohui’s sister, who was like a machine gun.

Upon seeing his wife finally breathe a sigh of relief, Lin Lu patted her on the shoulder.

"It will be better after a while."

It was also because Tangtang had just become a worker; the people of the brigade were curious.

Not to mention Liu Guohui’s sister, who was most eager, but weren’t all the other women the same?

The moment they caught someone from their own family, they would start boasting.

If not for him and the child’s mother constantly suppressing the younger ones in the family, they might have all floated up to the clouds.

The goings-on at the Shuang Shan Brigade were unknown to Lin Tang and Lin Qingmu.

Because they were carrying things on their backs, it took the two siblings over an hour to reach the county.

The Jiang family couple were reliable in handling affairs; they had already tidied up the room the night before.

Upon seeing Lin Tang’s arrival, the elderly couple showed an affectionate smile.

"Comrade Lin has arrived, I’ll show you to your room," Jiang Granny led the two siblings inside.

Old Man Jiang hurriedly put down the radio he had been tinkering with and stepped forward to help Lin Qingmu with his luggage.

Lin Qingmu stepped aside, not wanting him to help.

"...No no no, there’s no need for you to lift a finger; I can do it myself."

How could they let their host do the work?

Jiang Lao’s eyes fell on the young man, who seemed to radiate rejection from every pore, and apparently did not need much help, so he didn’t insist on helping.

"Okay, you do it yourself, just say if you need help," Jiang Lao said.

Lin Qingmu chuckled, "Alright."

With light-hearted banter, the group entered the house.

The elderly couple was respectable.

They not only moved all the things out of the house but also cleaned the room spotlessly.

Seeing this, Lin Tang smiled gratefully, "The house is so clean, thank you, Grandpa Jiang, Grandma Jiang."

Lin Qingmu also expressed his thanks, "You’ve both been a big help."

Elderly people always like sensible young ones.

Seeing the Lin siblings appreciating their effort, the senior couple was also pleased.

"Thank us for what, you go ahead with your work. We’ll be in the other room. Just call if you need anything," they replied.

After saying that, they greeted the siblings and left the room.

Lin Qingmu placed the bags he carried beside the bed on a table and took the wooden basin outside.

"Tangtang, you sit first, I am going to fetch a basin of water," he said.

His sister was a clean freak, she wouldn’t be able to sleep without wiping everything down herself.

Lin Tang organized the things they had brought, "Thanks, Third Brother."

Lin Qingmu waved his hand dismissively and efficiently fetched the water.

Once back, he wiped down everything in the room - the bed, the wardrobe, the table... twice over.

Later, just as their mother had told them, he spread out the bedding and laid it out carefully.

Lin Tang wanted to help, but he waved her off.

He buzzed about the small room like a spinning top, methodical and deft.

Except his sister’s clothes remained untouched.

Having tidied the room and arranged the miscellaneous items, Lin Qingmu lastly checked the door lock carefully.

Seeing that everything was almost done, he said:

"That should be about it. You can sort the clothes yourself. If there’s nothing else, I’ll head back now."

It was just past ten o’clock, perfect timing to catch dinner back home.

"You’ve worked hard, Third Brother," said Lin Tang with a smile. "Third Brother, are you hungry? If you are, I can take you out for a meal."

Lin Qingmu swallowed hard and refused again and again.

"No need, no need. Spending in the county is already heavy for you. I’ll just eat back home," he replied.

Who wouldn’t want to eat at the state-run restaurant?

But a meal there costs nearly a dollar, which was too expensive for most folks.

He said this, fearing his own lack of self-control might be swayed by his sister.

After bidding farewell to Lin Tang and giving her several reminders, he left the Jiang house without looking back.

Lin Tang hadn’t brought much food with her today because she had other things to carry.

For lunch, she had made do with some dried sweet potatoes given by her sister-in-law, and in the afternoon, she had bought two buns from the state-run restaurant, just getting by for the day.

The county was much more convenient than the village; the rooms even had electricity.

That night, Lin Tang lay in bed reading a book, her thoughts drifting to her family at home.

She wondered, were her father and mother asleep yet?

The Shuangshan Brigade.

Lin Lu and Li Xiuli were also thinking about Lin Tang.

The couple exchanged glances and simultaneously let out a sigh.

Usually, by this time, to save a bit of kerosene money, they would have been asleep.

But tonight, worried about their daughter away from home, they just couldn’t fall asleep.

"How is Tangtang doing? Can she sleep well? What if Tangtang gets homesick? It’s the first time Tangtang is staying alone, isn’t she scared?

What if our daughter is scared all alone..." Li Xiuli fretted, her face filled with worry.

She wished she could go to the county right now and see her daughter.

Lin Lu was worried too, but as the head of the family, he had to be steady.