Married to a mechanic, she shocked the world
Chapter 272 - 087: A Match Made in Heaven_4

Chapter 272: 087: A Match Made in Heaven_4

In short,

Lin Guimei simply didn’t want to let Lin Guixiang benefit from such a good deal.

Even more, she didn’t want Lin Guixiang to get a Qing City hukou.

Mother Sun reached for an orange, her tone somewhat muted, "Mingtao’s condition might be more complicated than you think, he’s bedridden and can’t take care of himself, his consciousness not very clear."

As for Gui Mingtao’s legs, to put it nicely, they’re a bit problematic.

In reality, he’s paralyzed.

Additionally, his mind isn’t clear; a perfectly fine person has become like a half-vegetative state, needing assistance for all his daily bodily functions, including eating, drinking, and going to the bathroom.

If it weren’t for this, such a good opportunity wouldn’t have fallen into Lin Guixiang’s lap.

When hearing about Gui Mingtao being paralyzed in bed, Lin Guimei was even less willing to let Lin Guixiang marry him.

The Gui Family was so rich, and Grandma Gui was getting on in years; with Gui Mingtao bedridden, either could pass away at any moment, and then wouldn’t the Gui Household become Lin Guixiang’s?

The Gui Family was much wealthier than the Sun Family; should Lin Guixiang inherit the Gui fortune, wouldn’t she stand above her?

Thinking about Lin Guixiang being wealthier than her in the future and using the Gui fortune to buy a house in Tang Dynasty Yipin, Lin Guimei was green with envy.

It felt as though a bottle of vinegar had been knocked over in her heart.

No, this couldn’t happen.

Lin Guimei absolutely couldn’t let this eventuality come to pass.

With this in mind, Lin Guimei frowned and said, "Why doesn’t Grandma Gui hire a caretaker for Brother Mingtao?"

Hiring a caretaker is much less hassle than finding a wife.

At the very least, caretakers can’t inherit property.

Hire a caretaker?

Upon hearing this, Mother Sun glanced at Lin Guimei and said with some displeasure, "If your Grandma Gui could afford to hire a caretaker now, would she even need you to suggest it?"

Lin Guimei was taken aback.

Weren’t the Guis rich before?

How come now...

They can’t even afford to hire a caretaker?

Could it be...

The Gui Family went bankrupt?

Mother Sun continued, "Ever since Mingtao had the car accident, his company has been on the decline due to lack of management. Later on, his wife ran off with her lover, taking all his assets with her!"

It could be said,

the Gui Family has nothing now.

Unable to afford a caretaker because of their reduced circumstances, Gui Lanzhi started thinking about finding a companion for her son.

With Gui Mingtao’s condition, it’s not just that prospective local partners from Qing City with good conditions are uninterested; even those from outside with slightly less favorable circumstances wouldn’t look twice at him, otherwise, he wouldn’t have gone so many years without finding someone suitable.

As soon as Mother Sun learned of this, she immediately recommended Lin Guixiang to Gui Lanzhi.

Not only is Lin Guixiang a country girl who hasn’t seen much of the world and is illiterate, but such people are also the easiest to manage. She could serve as a caretaker for Gui Mingtao without demanding a salary.

Upon hearing this, Lin Guimei swallowed hard in shock.

She never imagined that Gui Mingtao, once so ambitious and spirited, could end up in such a sorry state.

It was truly lamentable.

Mother Sun had a great relationship with Gui Lanzhi and, thinking about the old sister’s trials and tribulations over the years, felt a heart-wrenching sadness, "To pay for Mingtao’s medical treatment, your Grandma Gui sold the big house in Country M; after returning to the country, she bought a small house in Qing City, living crammed together with Mingtao in that little place."

When you’re old, all you want is to see your children and grandchildren healthy and well.

But Gui Lanzhi’s son is confined to a bed, which speaks volumes of her emotional state.

A poor mood makes one age faster, and although Gui Lanzhi is the same age as Mother Sun, she now looks at least a decade older.

Therefore, Mother Sun was anxious to change her old friend’s situation, to make her later years a bit more comfortable.

When she heard her mother-in-law mention Gui Mingtao still had a small house,

Lin Guimei’s eyes narrowed; that is to say, if Lin Guixiang married Gui Mingtao, she could still get a small house. Although the house was small, it would be enough for her and Lin Wu to live in.

But Lin Guixiang wouldn’t just be gaining a house; she’d also get a Qing City hukou, and if that small house went through redevelopment, Lin Guixiang could get even more.

With that thought, Lin Guimei still felt bitter inside.

She simply couldn’t stand to see Lin Guixiang doing better than her.

Because Lin Guixiang didn’t deserve it.

She had worked hard for so many years to get into university, only then able to marry Sun Dingbang and become a city person. Did Lin Guixiang make any effort?

Why should Lin Guixiang gain something for nothing?

Mother Sun knew the thoughts swirling in Lin Guimei’s head and added, "Your Grandma Gui has already prepared the will. When she and Mingtao are gone, the house will be left to Mingqing."

As for everyone else, they shouldn’t expect to gain a single penny’s advantage.

Gui Mingqin is Gui Mingtao’s sister.

Upon hearing this, Lin Guimei breathed a sigh of relief, "Good, then I’ll talk to Dingbang and my elder sister about Mingtao."