My Beloved Super Fierce Wife
Chapter 471: Thanks for your politeness.

Chapter 471: Thanks for your politeness.

Lin Tang’s smile gradually faded.

Had she come all this way just to be a props person for photographs?

Listening to those high-sounding words, which seemed entirely considerate of her as a granddaughter, Lin Tang’s smile became even more polite.

"I thank you then."

Zhao Shuzhen couldn’t help but smile as she watched the young girl utter these words with a poker face.

She responded with equal politeness, "You’re too kind."

After that, she took Lin Xiuyuan back to the room to relive their youth.

That brisk and decisive back figure really infuriated Lin Tang.

Fuming, she stood still for half a minute, then Lin Tang stepped out of the house with a world-weary stride, thoughtfully closing the courtyard gate behind her.

Oh, mother, everything you said was true.

In my grandma’s eyes, there’s really only my grandpa!

She hadn’t believed it before, but now... she did.

Lin Tang floated back to her house like a sprite drained of vitality, her mind filled with the resolve to never again seek abuse at her grandparents’ place.

If she wanted to see a glorious beauty, she would go to the Machinery Factory to see her boyfriend.

Today was the last day of vacation, and she had to return to the county tomorrow, which meant she would see him in a few hours.

Work, see boyfriend...

These words tumbled around in her head, and Lin Tang was shocked to realize... she had forgotten to write her report on her studies in Sea City.

She had been so carried away these past two days, she completely forgot!!

She slapped her forehead, quickening her pace towards her room, planning to finish the report before the brigade knocked off work that afternoon.

Procrastination tends to drag on forever.

Lin Xiaojing sat beside Mu Sheng, watching him do carpentry work, when she heard footsteps and turned her head, catching sight of her cousin whom she hadn’t seen for a while.

"Tangtang, you’re back."

After greeting Lin Tang, she got no response whatsoever.

Amused by the rare chance to see her clever cousin in such a daze, Lin Xiaojing curiously stood up and walked towards her.

She gently tapped Lin Tang on the shoulder and asked, "Tangtang, what are you thinking about? You’re not responding to me at all. Where’s your mind gone to?"

Lin Tang came back to her senses, "Sister Xiaojing, when did you get here?"

Lin Xiaojing rolled her eyes, "I’ve been here for quite a while. I just called you. What were you thinking about to be so engrossed?"

Lin Tang was undoubtedly contemplating the study report she was about to start writing.

At Xiaojing’s question, she replied, "I was just thinking about work."

Knowing that Tangtang’s work was no ordinary affair, Lin Xiaojing, realizing she couldn’t be of much help, didn’t press on.

"You have work tomorrow, right?"

Lin Tang nodded, "Right, I’ve brought gifts for you guys from Sea City. Come on, let’s go to my room and I’ll give them to you."

Everyone enjoys receiving gifts, and Lin Xiaojing was no exception.

She followed Lin Tang towards her room.

As they reached the door, she looked back at Mu Sheng.

Mu Sheng, who had been steadfastly planing wood, also glanced back.

Meeting Lin Xiaojing’s smiling eyes, he immediately withdrew his gaze as if that look had been just an incidental exchange.

Mu Sheng suppressed the ripples in his heart, internally cursing himself with the most venomous terms for being sordid and ungrateful... his facial expression grew colder.

Comrade Lin Xiaojing probably long forgot the time she casually handed him a bun, didn’t she?

As people go down the road and see a stray dog in need, they might casually throw it a pancake; years later, how would they remember what that dog looked like?

The one giving may encounter flowers or butterflies on their journey... they might remember those beautiful things, but they won’t remember the animal that was beaten to a wretched state.

The only memory retained is of the fed dog!

So, what was he anticipating?

Being from two different worlds, he wasn’t even entitled to have hopes.

Seeing Mu Sheng unresponsive, Lin Xiaojing’s expression dimmed. Unsure of what to do, she sighed inwardly and entered Lin Tang’s house.

Lin Xiaojing watched Lin Tang’s calm and composed face and abruptly let out a long sigh.

"Ah..."

If only she could learn even a tenth of Tangtang’s composure.

Lin Tang looked over in surprise, "What’s wrong with you?"

Lin Xiaojing’s face warmed, and she said, "...Nothing."

The matter she was struggling with was not something she knew how to express.

How annoying!

Lin Tang wasn’t one to pry, so seeing her cousin reluctant to speak, she didn’t ask further.

She handed a pen to Lin Xiaojing.

"Sister Xiaojing, I’m giving you this pen."

Lin Xiaojing accepted the pen blankly, not quite grasping the significance of the gift.

"Thank you! Is this pen expensive?" she asked.

Although she earned a salary, she was not inclined to indulge in such luxury.

Lin Tang shook her head, "Actually, the price is reasonable in Sea City, much cheaper than here."

It was precisely because of the difference in prices that the drivers of transport fleets had become the most sought-after professionals.

A single round trip could earn them an extra ten to twenty yuan; who wouldn’t covet such an opportunity?

Lin Xiaojing was awestruck, "Really?"

Lin Tang nodded affirmatively, "Of course, why would I lie to you?"

She was as honest as they come.

Never one to deceive.

Lin Xiaojing was quite intrigued by Sea City, leaning in close to Lin Tang, she said curiously, "What’s Sea City like? Tell me about it."

Lin Tang spread out her paper and began to outline the framework and core contents of her report.

She treated explaining Sea City to her cousin like a study refresher.

As she spoke, she noted down key points.

Lin Xiaojing listened with bright eyes while Lin Tang’s thoughts became clearer, making smooth progress.

Not wanting to disturb Tangtang while she was busy, Lin Xiaojing quietly left after satisfying her curiosity.

Upon stepping into the courtyard, she glanced several times at Mu Sheng, who remained stoic like a wooden post, steadfastly ignoring her.

Lin Xiaojing pursed her lips and left without even saying goodbye.

Only after she was far away and her silhouette had vanished did Mu Sheng look up again, casting her a fleeting glance before quickly resuming his work.

When Lin Xiaojing returned home, everyone was there.

Lin Qingya saw her sister coming back so late and smiled, "Did you meet Tangtang?"

Lin Xiaojing nodded, "Yeah, look at this pen Tangtang gave me."

Lin Qingya’s eyebrows lifted, "Stop showing off, Tangtang brought gifts for all of us."

Thinking of the new kettle he had found by chance, he blurted out without hesitation, "Xiaojing, I won’t give you the new kettle; I plan to give it to Tangtang."

With four people in his family and four gifts from their cousin, it would be remiss not to offer something in return.

Lin Xiaojing crisply agreed, "Okay."

Zhang Hongyan knew what Qingya was thinking, but she obviously felt giving a return gift right away was too presumptuous.

She said, "Don’t give it yet, wait a few more days."

As Tangtang’s birthday was just a few months away, Zhang Hongyan continued, "I remember Tangtang’s birthday is soon; if you truly care, prepare a gift in advance.

Considering your uncle’s family is doing well, I reckon they might gather to celebrate Tangtang’s birthday this year."

And by that time, the end of the year would also be near, which would be a good excuse for a get-together.

Lin Shou watched his children become consumed with this dilemma, their brows knotted up in distress. He laughed and shook his head.

"There’s plenty of time, take it easy! Having the intention is what matters most."

Lin Qingya and Lin Xiaojing nodded in agreement.