Married to a mechanic, she shocked the world
Chapter 162 - 072: Revelation of Background_7

Chapter 162: 072: Revelation of Background_7

Lin Guimei said with a smile, "We’re heading out for dinner tonight, is that the plan?"

As she spoke, Lin Guimei’s gaze fell on Mother Zhao.

Mother Zhao was also looking at Lin Guimei.

Just now, Zhao Cuinong called her second sister...

Could it be that she was Lin Guimei?

With that thought, Mother Zhao said, "You must be Guimei, right?"

Lin Guimei was startled.

Zhao Cuinong explained with a smile, "This is my mom."

"Hello, auntie," Lin Guimei nodded.

Mother Zhao continued, "My goodness! Guimei, you really look so different now. If you walked down the street, who would recognize you? Do you still remember me? When you were little, you even stole apricots from my home, but back then you were just a little towhead."

By the end, Mother Zhao burst out laughing, completely oblivious that her words might be inappropriate.

But Lin Guimei was nearly furious.

What did she mean by saying she used to steal apricots when she was a child?

Everyone in the small courtyard knew her, Mother Zhao had no shame, but she needed to maintain her dignity!

This crazy woman.

Zhao Cuinong was also clueless, bringing such a disgraceful mother over here. Thankfully, she wasn’t her mother.

Lin Guimei forced a smile and turned to Zhao Cuinong, "Cui Nong, we’re leaving now. Bring your aunt over to our house when you have time."

Mother Zhao, still oblivious to the disdain in Zhao Cuinong’s eyes, cheerfully said, "Yes, yes, definitely."

Lin Guimei: "..."

Mother Sun was equally speechless.

It’s true what they say, "Poor places breed tricky people."

Watching the backs of Lin Guimei and Mother Sun, Mother Zhao exclaimed in surprise, "I never expected your second cousin to have changed so much! Marrying into the city really does make a difference."

"Mom, please be a bit more careful with your words in public next time."

Mother Zhao looked at Zhao Cuinong, "What did I do? What did I say wrong?"

Zhao Cuinong went on, "Just now my second cousin’s mother-in-law was there. How could you talk about her stealing when she was younger?"

Lin Guimei is extremely concerned about her reputation. Although she didn’t say anything just now, she’s probably feeling terrible inside.

Her mother truly lacks tact.

She blurts out whatever comes to mind.

Mother Zhao was incredulous, "What’s wrong with saying she stole when she was young? Didn’t every child make mistakes? Besides, I’m not making it up; she did steal! And more than once."

At this point, Mother Zhao added, "Back in the day, I didn’t fuss over such a small matter because she was a motherless child. Now, does she think it’s my fault?"

Mother Zhao thought there was nothing wrong with her statement.

After all, that’s how she talked in the village.

"Mom, you’re here in Qing City to have fun, not to annoy people," Zhao Cuinong said, unable to hold back.

Mother Zhao was becoming upset, "If I’m so annoying, why did you ask me to come? Back home, I can say whatever I want, and even your dad can’t control me."

"That’s not what I meant," Zhao Cuinong took a deep breath to calm down, "I just want you to avoid saying such things to my second aunt in the future. She’s a person of status, not like us."

"We’re all from Lin City Town, what’s the difference? It’s just her being pretentious!" Mother Zhao grumbled as she followed her daughter’s steps.

Arriving on the third floor.

Zhao Cuinong opened the door.

Seeing how nice the interior decoration was, Mother Zhao exclaimed, "Cui Nong, decorating your home like this must have cost a pretty penny, didn’t it?"

"It’s okay, Shengli helped us with the renovation, we just paid for the materials, it wasn’t much," Zhao Cuinong said.

Mother Zhao nodded, "You and your brother should indeed help each other out."

Zhao Cuinong continued, "Mom, have a seat for a while, I have to go pick up Jelly from school."

"Alright," Mother Zhao nodded.

——

Lin Bingqiang had been busy with factory matters recently, and although he should have finished work at four o’clock, he didn’t get home until eight-thirty in the evening.

"Mom’s arrived." Lin Bingqiang placed his briefcase on the console table and walked toward the living room.

"My dear son-in-law is back!" Mother Zhao said with a smile as she stood up, "Tired from work?"

"Not tired, Mom." Lin Bingqiang’s own mother had passed away early, and he had great respect for his mother-in-law, "It was really busy today, and I couldn’t go with Cui Nong to pick you up."

A son-in-law is a guest to be cherished.

Of course, Mother Zhao wouldn’t fuss about such things with Lin Bingqiang, "It’s all the same who picks me up in the family. If it weren’t my first time in Qing City, there’d be no need at all."

"How’s Dad doing at home?"

"He’s doing great! Stronger than the old bull at home!" Mother Zhao answered.

Lin Bingqiang’s face broke into a smile; every time he saw his parents-in-law, he was reminded of his own parents.

If they were still around, they would also be able to enjoy their lives now.

What a pity.

A son is willing to provide care, but his parents are no longer there.

After exchanging a few words with his mother-in-law, Lin Bingqiang rolled up his sleeves and went to the kitchen to help Zhao Cui Nong with the cooking.

Seeing her husband come in, Zhao Cui Nong, reminded of what her mother had said that day, couldn’t help but say, "Qiangzi, I want to talk to you about something."

"What is it?" Lin Bingqiang asked, curious.

Zhao Cui Nong weighed her words carefully, "It’s about your older sister."

As soon as it concerned his sister, Lin Bingqiang immediately focused, "What happened to my sister?"

"Do you know about your sister’s background?" Zhao Cui Nong continued.

"What background does my sister have?" Lin Bingqiang was completely confused.

Zhao Cui Nong wiped her hands on her apron, "Actually, your sister isn’t biologically related to you. She’s our parents’ adopted daughter."

Adopted daughter?

No biological relation?

Boom!

Something in Lin Bingqiang’s heart seemed to collapse all at once.

After a moment, he swallowed hard, "Cui, Cui Nong, you can’t joke about such things."

"I’m not joking," Zhao Cui Nong looked at Lin Bingqiang, "Haven’t you noticed that you look nothing like your older sister?"

Before her mother brought it up, Zhao Cui Nong had thought Lin Guixiang resembled Father Lin.

Lin Bingqiang and Lin Guimei resembled Mother Lin.

Unexpectedly...

Lin Bingqiang furrowed his brows slightly, "No, who did you hear that from?"

"My mom."

Upon hearing this, Lin Bingqiang’s face was indescribable.

If someone else had said it, he might have suspected it to be a baseless rumor.

But now...

The person saying this was his mother-in-law.

His mother-in-law wouldn’t fabricate such a story.

For a moment, Lin Bingqiang felt unsteady, his emotions complex, even forgetting how to breathe.

His older sister had worked hard to raise him...

But now he was suddenly told that she was not his blood relative?

That would be too much for anyone to bear.

Zhao Cui Nong poured Lin Bingqiang a glass of water, "Take a sip of water and relax."

Lin Bingqiang drank the water somewhat sluggishly.

The cool water down his throat, Lin Bingqiang’s expression eased slightly.

Zhao Cui Nong looked at her husband, "Qiangzi, do you think we should tell my sister about this? My mom said my sister was abandoned because of the preference for boys over girls, but what if that’s not the case? I feel she has the right to know."