My Beloved Super Fierce Wife
Chapter 448 He has half a foot stepped into the abyss.

Chapter 448: 448 He has half a foot stepped into the abyss.

Lin Xiuyuan never expected his granddaughter to be so filial. With several months still to go until his birthday, she was already thinking about giving him a present.

The mirth in his eyes deepened, revealing several traces of crow’s feet, adding a touch of tender years.

"As long as you have the heart, even a piece of paper would make me happy," said Lin Xiuyuan.

Lin Tang spoke with serious expression, not heeding his words at all, "That won’t do."

It was her grandfather’s birthday for the first time, and she wanted to find a decent gift.

Lin Xiuyuan and Zhao Shuzhen: "..."

After visiting the old couple, Lin Tang leisurely returned home.

Upon entering her home, she saw a familiar-looking young man who obviously did not intersect much with her family.

"Mu Sheng? What are you doing at my house?" Lin Tang frowned, raising her voice slightly.

Thinking about this person’s reputation and the ’good deeds’ she had ruined for him, her whole body went on alert.

Damn!

This guy wouldn’t be holding a grudge against her and looking to attack her family, would he?

Li Xiuli heard the noise and came out from the kitchen.

"Tangtang, you’re back."

Lin Tang saw that her mother was not at all surprised to see Mu Sheng, and her face showed confusion. She pointed to Mu Sheng and asked, "Mom, what’s going on with him?"

As she asked, she glanced at Mu Sheng.

She thought to herself, if this guy dared to reach out to her family, she would break his damn legs.

Mu Sheng had anticipated running into Lin Tang, but even in this moment, his heart still raced.

After all, she had seen him with one foot in the abyss.

Grateful for the opportunity to change his life, Mu Sheng cherished it and didn’t want to lose it so soon.

He earnestly hoped Lin Tang wouldn’t divulge that incident.

The chance to learn woodworking from Uncle Lin was secured by Uncle Yuan using his own connections, which Mu Sheng didn’t want to, nor could he afford to, give up.

His mind in turmoil, Mu Sheng tried to show Lin Tang a pleading smile.

Accustomed to seeing malice, his face rarely showed emotion. Now, as he forced a smile, it was clear... it looked especially eerie and unsettling.

Observing his contorted expression, Lin Tang fell silent.

This guy was showing his claws to her, threatening her, wasn’t he? Right, right.

Li Xiuli, oblivious to the undercurrents between the two, cheerfully introduced him to Lin Tang:

"This is Mu Sheng, your father’s apprentice. He’s learning carpentry from your dad and is a very diligent young man."

As the brigade’s members’ lives gradually improved, Lin Lu returned to his woodworking skills, occasionally making things for villagers to earn a bit of money.

Mu Sheng was introduced by Uncle Yuan, who had worked with Lin Lu in their youth. Uncle Yuan said he wanted Mu Sheng to learn a skill, even if it was just to help out.

After testing, Lin Lu didn’t find the young man to be as rumor described him; instead, he found Mu Sheng diligent and earnest, so he took him under his wing.

All this, Lin Tang did not yet know.

Her surprise leaving her mouth agape, she asked, "When did my dad take an apprentice? How come I didn’t know?"

She was only gone for half an hour and her father had already taken on an apprentice?

That was too childish, wasn’t it?

In front of Mu Sheng, Li Xiuli couldn’t elaborate and pretended to be annoyed, smacking Lin Tang on the head.

"How could you know if you’ve been gone for a month? Mu Sheng is your father’s apprentice. You should get along well with your Brother Mu Sheng and not bully him."

Lin Tang’s lips twitched slightly.

Who’s bullying whom?

Mu Sheng almost did something illegal; who would dare to bully him...

Just then, Zhou Mei peeked out from the kitchen, "Mom, it’s about time."

Hearing the voice, Li Xiuli replied hastily, "Coming!"

With those words, she hurried back into the kitchen.

The courtyard was left with Lin Tang and Mu Sheng alone.

They were both somewhat silent.

Finally, it was Mu Sheng who broke the silence first.

"...About last time..." His expression turned slightly awkward and he stopped mid-sentence.

Lin Tang caught a glimpse of the young man’s tightly clasped hands, scarred and calloused, and her eyes reflected complex emotions.

She paused for a moment before speaking, "I’m not one to gossip; I won’t talk nonsense.

Since you have become my father’s apprentice, you are part of the family.

I hope that no matter what happens in the future, you won’t harm my family, or else..."

I will make you regret it!

It was because she saw the formerly gloomy Mu Sheng now with clear and bright eyes that she felt everyone deserved a chance to correct their mistakes and be granted the opportunity for redemption. That’s why she decided not to hold a grudge.

Otherwise... humph.

Mu Sheng had lived for over twenty years, and no one had ever said he was part of a family.

His emotional sea was now swept up in a storm.

He could hardly stay calm.

Mu Sheng’s voice was hoarse, "I won’t."

Lin Tang saw his eyes were red-rimmed, his nose also reddening, as if he were about to cry, which made her step back in fright.

"You’re not going to burst into tears, are you? I didn’t bully you."

As she spoke, she glanced at the kitchen, fearful that Li Xiuli would suddenly appear.

Mu Sheng’s expression froze.

Meanwhile, Lin Lu and Lin Qingshui came back, carrying a thick log of wood.

Mu Sheng immediately took the wood from his master’s hands and, in silence, joined Lin Qingshan in placing the log in the corner of the courtyard.

Lin Lu’s face was all smiles, without a hint of refusal, obviously accustomed to it.

Lin Tang thought to herself that seeing this, even if she revealed that matter, her father might not believe it, let alone become estranged from Mu Sheng.

Her family’s brothers either lacked interest in carpentry or were too clumsy; none were cut out to be good apprentices.

It wasn’t easy for her father to find a satisfactory apprentice, so she let it be for now.

After all, Mu Sheng was under her watch.

Noticing his daughter’s unusual silence, Lin Lu asked, "Tangtang, what are you thinking about? Why so quiet? This is your Brother Mu Sheng; you’ve met him, right?"

Lin Tang smiled, "Yes, I’ve met him. Brother Mu Sheng is dad’s apprentice, mom mentioned it already."

Lin Lu tugged at his beard, nodding with satisfaction.

"Good then."

Lin Lu was a straightforward person. Now that he had taken Mu Sheng in, he would treat him as family, naturally hoping for everyone to get along well.

While they chatted, Mu Sheng finished placing the log and swept up the wood shavings from the courtyard, even retying the loosened clothesline; the man buzzed non-stop like a top.

Lin Tang noticed that her father and brother didn’t react much, as if they were used to Mu Sheng being that diligent.

Lin Qingshui quietly explained, "Don’t mind Asheng. Dad said not to let Asheng work, he gets uneasy."

So they didn’t stop him.

Curious, Lin Tang asked, "Brother Mu Sheng, you’re so diligent. Could it be my parents dislike you guys?"

Lin Qingshui silently smiled, "..."

We do not reveal hardships!

In the kitchen.

Li Xiuli, seeing the time was just right, lifted the lid off the big pot, and steam rose up.

The fragrance filled the air.

Bun after bun was taken out of the steamer by Zhou Mei and placed on the wooden barrel near the kitchen door.

"The buns are ready, help yourself while they’re hot if you don’t mind the heat," Zhou Mei called out before going back into the kitchen.

As Lin Lu washed his hands, he called to everyone in the courtyard, "Come on and wash up for dinner.

Asheng, stop what you’re doing and come wash up too. Today Tangtang is home, and your Master’s wife made buns especially. Make sure you eat a good few."

Lin Tang discovered to her shock that she’d been dethroned.

Her father used to call for her, but now his eyes only held his apprentice...