My Beloved Super Fierce Wife
Chapter 555: Do you want to change 555?

Chapter 555: Do you want to change 555?

Lin Qingshan watched with a speechless expression.

He pinched his son’s face, chuckling in spite of himself, "You’re such a big kid. Just this once, and don’t let it become a habit."

Having said that, he bent down to wash Lin Zhicheng’s feet.

"Look how dirty these feet are..." Lin Qingshan commented.

Lin Zhicheng didn’t take his dad’s teasing seriously.

At that moment, he couldn’t contain his glee, pretending to be an emotionless puppet, letting Lin Qingshan fuss over him.

Ah, this feels nice~~

After washing Lin Zhicheng’s feet, Lin Qingshan carried his grown son back to the room where he and his brother slept.

Tucked him in with a thick blanket, and was about to return to his own room.

Just as he stepped out, Lin Zhicheng’s eyes snapped open, his voice free from any hint of sleepiness.

"Thanks, Dad. When you’re old, I’ll wash your feet – for a lifetime."

He spoke with such solemnity, it even moved Lin Qingshan, the old father.

A warmth touched his heart.

Lin Qingshan fell silent for a moment before he spoke, "Washing feet isn’t enough, I want to go out and have a look around."

"Our country is so vast; not to take a proper look at it would be to waste a lifetime."

He had been to school and knew that the landscapes of his motherland were picturesque; seeing them for himself was his desire.

Of course, in saying this now, there was a greater element of jest.

Nevertheless, Lin Zhicheng took Lin Qingshan’s words to heart and replied earnestly, "I’ll study hard, earn lots and lots of money, and then take you to see it all. Wherever you want to go, I’ll take you there..."

And grandma, grandpa, and my little aunt too. We’ll take them all.

Lin Qingshan didn’t take it seriously and laughed, "I’ll remember that."

The young lad on the bed nodded earnestly.

"Remember if you will. A promise is a promise; I never lie."

He was determined to keep his word.

Before Lin Qingshan could say anything else, Lin Zhicheng yawned loudly, droning, "Dad, I’m gonna sleep now."

"...Alright, sleep well."

He turned off the light and closed the door gently.

Lin Qingshan pinched the bridge of his nose and headed back to his room.

Ning Xinrou hadn’t fallen asleep yet, the room brightly lit.

"Why aren’t you sleeping?" Lin Qingshan frowned. "You have to work early tomorrow, you should rest."

The garment factory job wasn’t easy at all, standing all day; sleep at night was very important.

Ning Xinrou’s eyes softened with warmth, like flowers tinted with morning light in the autumn.

"How could I sleep? How’s Zhicheng? Does he realize his mistake?"

She had felt as though something had been pressing and tightening around her heart since hearing her son was missing after getting off work.

She was still feeling the aftershocks.

Lin Qingshan turned off the light in passing, lying down next to his wife and gently patting her back.

"He realized his mistake a long time ago. Get some rest, don’t worry anymore, I’m here."

After a long day, and being tense all night over Zhicheng going missing, Ning Xinrou felt suddenly relaxed, and her whole body was sore.

She stirred slightly.

Having been married to her for several years, Lin Qingshan knew her well, and without a word, began to massage her.

"Go to sleep. I’ll rub your back for a bit so you won’t feel so stiff tomorrow."

The man’s hands were strong, and following some points he had learned from Lin Tang, the places he touched were both sore and pleasurable, very comfortable.

Ning Xinrou squinted her eyes and soon drifted off to sleep.

-

The incident with Lin Zhicheng saving someone had come to an end, and Anping County, which had been stirred up, slowly returned to its former calm.

That day, at the Textile Factory.

Lin Tang was in the workshop studying the fine spinning machine.

The outer garment she wore was dotted with greasy smudges, and her fair-as-jade fingers were also stained with splotches of black.

Her hair was slightly disheveled, but her eyes shone like summer stars.

Ling Lei came in from outside and said, "Tangtang, Cao Xiaoyu from the Broadcasting Station is looking for you. She’s waiting at the door."

The research on the fine spinning machine was at a crucial point.

Lin Tang initially had no interest in this matter.

In an instant, she remembered something.

So, she took good notes and temporarily put aside her work.

Lin Tang washed the oil off her hands with soap, took off the dust protective clothing, and went out of the research factory tidily dressed.

Cao Xiaoyu paced back and forth anxiously, her brows filled with worry.

Seeing Lin Tang emerge, her eyes lit up.

"Comrade Lin."

Lin Tang nodded, "Comrade Cao, what can I do for you?"

Cao Xiaoyu looked up at her and quickly lowered her eyes again.

She pursed her lips, nervously saying, "Comrade Lin, you asked me about changing jobs last time..."

As she spoke, she trailed off.

With Lin Tang’s quick mind, how could she not understand what was being implied.

"Are you planning to change jobs?"

Cao Xiaoyu nodded.

Lin Tang’s eyes flashed with insight, "Has your family agreed to you changing jobs? I don’t want to cause any trouble by mediating."

While the job at the Broadcasting Station was a good one, it wasn’t worth it if it brought endless trouble.

Cao Xiaoyu shook her head and waved her hands, earnestly explaining, "No, my family agrees."

"The job is mine by merit; it has nothing to do with my family. They won’t trouble you."

In truth, the Cao Family did agree to her changing jobs, but that was because they believed that the broadcaster’s job wasn’t one easily held by anyone.

Though they verbally agreed, they hoped in their hearts that Cao Xiaoyu would adapt.

After all, being a broadcaster was a comfortable, respectable job with good pay, and it carried prestige when mentioned.

Lin Tang disliked but didn’t fear trouble. Now reassured by Cao Xiaoyu’s words, she asked, "I have two job offers, one at the Chemical Factory and one at the Garment Factory. Which one do you want to go for?"

"Decide which one you’re interested in, and I’ll inquire on your behalf."

Her words indicated a casual offer, but in fact, she had already let her sister-in-law and Sister Xiaojing know in advance.

It was a good thing, and they were both willing.

Whichever job Cao Xiaoyu chose, that’s who would go to the Broadcasting Station.

It was said clearly to avoid any hurt feelings among family members.

Lin Tang’s words set Cao Xiaoyu’s heart racing.

She didn’t like the Chemical Factory, so she quickly made her choice.

"I’m more interested in the job at the Garment Factory."

"Is that possible?"

It was just fine for her since her mother was a team leader at the Garment Factory, and she was familiar with the place since childhood, which was much better than being a stranger at the Textile Factory.

She hoped that the colleague would agree to swap with her.

Cao Xiaoyu was full of anticipation.

Of course, it was possible. Lin Tang had given her word, and she was not one to go back on it.

"I’ll go over and ask during lunch. If they’re willing, you can start the handover."

She should let her sister-in-law know in advance so she could prepare as well.

Cao Xiaoyu’s face lit up with joy, "Then I’ll leave it to you, and I’ll wait for your good news."

Lin Tang agreed, "No trouble, it’s a win-win cooperation."

Since the two weren’t very acquainted, and with Cao Xiaoyu being someone who loved quiet, there wasn’t much else to say. After discussing the matter, they parted ways.

Lin Tang returned to the workshop, where Ling Lei, out of curiosity, asked, "What was that about? You’ve struck up a conversation with Comrade Cao?"

She had heard that Cao Xiaoyu kept to herself and didn’t socialize much with others.

"The deal’s not done yet, so I’ll keep it under wraps. If it goes well, I’ll tell you this afternoon," Lin Tang replied.

Ling Lei wasn’t insistent on knowing, and seeing her serious demeanor, she smiled and said, "Alright."