My Beloved Super Fierce Wife
Chapter 620: So you’re saying I can be settled for just because I’m rough looking?

Chapter 620: So you’re saying I can be settled for just because I’m rough looking?

Gu Ye and his wife You Mi hadn’t met Lin Tang yet, but that didn’t stop them from having a good impression of the young girl.

You Mi pondered her elder sister-in-law’s current mood and tentatively said,

"Elder sister-in-law, Yingzhou has a good eye. Comrade Lin Tang is capable and also good-looking. In my opinion, the two young people couldn’t be more compatible."

"Don’t listen to your second sister-in-law; matters of the heart can’t be measured by family background. Life is too short, being happy is the most important thing, don’t you think?"

She was worried that her elder sister-in-law might get upset by the second sister-in-law’s remarks, so she spoke up for Lin Tang.

Ruan Shu couldn’t help but smile helplessly.

"You’re right, don’t worry, I’m very satisfied with Tangtang."

"With Yingzhou’s dogged temperament, I can only be happy if there is a female comrade willing to be with him. I wouldn’t be swayed by random people’s talk; I can still distinguish between good and bad words."

Family background didn’t matter to her at all.

Going back a few generations, whose family wasn’t just digging in the soil?

Seeing her elder sister-in-law so open-hearted, You Mi breathed a sigh of relief.

"Elder sister-in-law has always been clear-headed; it seems I was being overly concerned."

Ruan Shu took hold of her hand, laughing, "How is that being overly concerned? You and I both understand each other well. We’re like family here, why so formal!"

Her youngest sister-in-law was gentle, virtuous, and magnanimous; truly someone worth being friends with.

Not like her second sister-in-law, Mao Wan, who could offend people with just a few words, and who knew where she had learned such a skill.

You Mi’s smile deepened upon hearing this and she began to inquire about Gu Yingzhou’s engagement.

"Elder sister-in-law, are you and Yingzhou going to Comrade Lin Tang’s engagement?"

Ruan Shu sighed and shook her head, a look of guilt on her face.

"We can’t go. There’s an important performance in our troupe, and I can’t leave. As for your elder brother, well, you know how busy his work is..."

"Anping County is too far. A round trip would take an entire month; we really can’t make it. We can only send Ranran and Aqi there..."

Ranran and her husband were not too far away, making it convenient for them to travel back and forth.

You Mi was concerned that the girl’s family might think they didn’t value them and could develop hard feelings, so she frowned.

"What did Comrade Lin Tang’s family say? They don’t think we don’t value Comrade Lin Tang, do they?"

They truly didn’t have any thoughts of undervaluing her, but a misunderstanding would look bad.

Ruan Shu remembered her conversation with Lin Tang a week ago; her smile was gentle and sincere.

"No, Tangtang said she doesn’t care, and her family doesn’t care. They told us to concentrate on our work. They’ll take care of the engagement banquet and even said they’ll send us photos afterward."

Mao Wan looked down on her daughter-in-law’s family background, yet she was extremely pleased.

Despite the young girl’s age, she was understanding and articulate, calling her ’auntie’ in such an endearing way that it almost melted her heart.

When she said she was having difficulties with Yingzhou’s dad, the little girl would comfort her in a soft voice, urging them to take care of their health...

How could she possibly have any complaints about such a wonderful girl?!

Ruan Shu was all smiles, and You Mi could easily tell they had already worked everything out.

"That’s good. Kinship is a happy occasion for both families; it would be a shame if there were any unhappiness."

Ruan Shu reassured her with a smile, "Don’t worry, the Lin Family is a magnanimous family that understands our situation."

It’s important to stay at their work post, and it’s not possible to leave at will; that’s just the way it is.

However, when it’s time for the wedding, she and Gu Yu will have to make the trip no matter what.

...Also, she wondered if Lin Tang had received the gifts they sent through someone else?!

She hoped the young girl would like them.

-

The next day was Sunday.

With not much happening in the county and the weather turning cold due to the rain, Lin Tang didn’t go back to the county office.

She lazily cocooned in bed reading a book until noon, when she topped her disheveled hair and left the room.

Lin Qingmu looked at his sister’s sticking up tuft of hair and couldn’t help but laugh.

"Tangtang, your hair has quite a personality, doesn’t it? Have you looked in the mirror? That sticking up part is really... cute."

As he spoke, he reached out to pat down the tuft of hair on Lin Tang’s head.

His hand didn’t smooth it on the first attempt, so Lin Qingmu tried a second time.

The youthful ones are clumsy with their strength, and Lin Tang felt like her head was about to be crushed.

Removing her third brother’s hand, she looked at him, speechless, "Third bro! Do you think my head’s made of iron? Why the heck are you pressing so hard, my brain’s gonna be dulled."

...Why is third bro such a straight guy, so numb!

Lin Qingmu cracked his knuckles, his mouth stretching into a grin, saying, "Ah, my bad, my bad, I really forgot that I’ve gotten stronger..."

Thinking of the test this morning, he felt utterly delighted in his heart.

Lin Tang smirked, "Don’t forget who dug the well when you drink the water, you’ve just started drinking and you already want to bury the well-digger, that’s a bit unkind, isn’t it!"

As for the increased strength that third brother mentioned, she didn’t pay much attention to it.

How much stronger could he get, at most it’s just that his body improved, and his potential has been unleashed.

It’s more of a psychological effect.

Before Lin Qingmu could reply, the courtyard door was knocked upon loudly.

"...I’ll go open the door."

Leaving those words behind, he strode towards the gate.

Click—

He unlatched the lock and opened the door.

Outside, Qin Suqing had knocked a few times and was just about to call out when the door suddenly opened.

She leaned against the door, and with a sudden opening, inertia made her body lurch forward.

Falling uncontrollably ahead.

"Ah!!" Qin Suqing let out a brief exclamation.

Lin Qingmu instinctively grabbed her arm, steadying her.

He let go as soon as she was stable.

"Are you okay?"

Although Lin Qingmu retracted his hand quickly, the warmth left from his broad palm lingered, causing Qin Suqing to blush.

"...I’m fine."

So embarrassing!

Fang Xiaoyun, who followed behind, was startled. Steadying her bicycle, she ran over.

"Qingqing, are you alright?"

Qin Suqing quickly shook her head, "I’m fine."

Lin Tang heard the familiar female voice, walked over slowly, and seeing her two friends, a smile appeared on her face.

"Qingqing, Xiaoyun, what brings you here?"

Fang Xiaoyun came forward, took her hand, and said with a laugh: "Yesterday after work, Qingqing and I went to look for you at home, but you weren’t there, so we came over today."

Now that it gets dark early, by the time they arrived at Tangtang’s home in the county yesterday, it was already dark. Finding that Tangtang was not at home, they dared not come to the village at night, so they agreed to visit today.

As Fang Xiaoyun spoke, she handed the gift she had prepared early to Lin Tang.

"Tangtang, this is the birthday gift I got for you, a scarf I knitted myself, I hope you like it," she said.

She knew Tangtang didn’t lack nice things, and she thought about it for a long time before deciding to knit a scarf as a birthday present.

To perfect her craft, she first knitted one for Jiu Wei.

Remembering how happy Jiu Wei looked when he received the crookedly stitched scarf, Fang Xiaoyun felt a rare bout of guilt.

...But after all, Jiu Wei’s tall, dark, and strong, so it’s okay if the scarf is a bit coarse.

But it was different for Tangtang. She’s pretty, and if the scarf were too ugly, she’d feel too embarrassed to give it.

Jiu Wei: "..." So it’s okay to be coarse because I’m not that good-looking?

After Fang Xiaoyun finished, Qin Suqing also handed over her gift.

"Tangtang, this is from me, a pair of gloves. You know my skills; I couldn’t make them myself, so I bought them instead, I hope you don’t mind," she said.

She had intended to make them herself but gave up after trying for a bit.

She even had a realization: nothing in the world is difficult for one who gives up easily.

Some things just can’t be achieved by sheer effort.