My Beloved Super Fierce Wife
Chapter 681: The signs of decline have already been confirmed

Chapter 681: The signs of decline have already been confirmed

Lin Tang pretended not to know, "What are you talking about?"

The young man’s slender, jade-like fingers gently pinched the little girl’s nose tip, his voice carrying an undeniable hint of laughter, "On purpose?"

"Yeah, what can you do about it?" Lin Tang was exceptionally righteous and emboldened.

Gu Yingzhou resigned himself, "What can I do to you? Of course, I’ll treat you like a precious pearl."

Lin Tang smiled broadly, hooking his pinky finger, "I like hearing that."

-

The Jing Family.

Jing Ting looked at the letter sent by Jing Ze, with a storm of emotions churning in his eyes that struggled to settle for a long time.

He did not speak for a while...

Jing Yi’s voice was urgent.

"Big brother, are you really not going to acknowledge Tangtang? Your own daughter, the one you’ve always longed for all these years, you’re just going to leave her there?"

Besides, how could the children of the Jing Family be left outside?!

Jing Ting’s expression darkened slightly, a trace of displeasure in his cold voice, "How to acknowledge her? Right now, the Jing Family has become a target for all, you and I are being watched even as we step out the door. What adoption are you talking about?!"

His voice was as cold as ice.

Jing Yi thought about it and immediately felt deflated, leaning his head back against the sofa, lost in contemplation.

"It’s better not to acknowledge her. Aze and Ranran said that Tangtang is very happy in the Lin Family. My sister-in-law... she doesn’t deserve to be Tangtang’s biological mother..."

Before he could finish, Jing Ting interrupted him, "Zhuo Jing is not your sister-in-law!"

Jing Yi caught himself, glanced at his elder brother’s face, but couldn’t read his expression.

"Right, right, right, I forgot. She’s Comrade Zhuo!"

Thinking about something the Secretary mentioned a few days ago, that Zhuo Jing had remarried and to a family that was rising amid the chaos, his gaze deepened.

"The rise of the Qu Family is unstoppable!"

Ha!

Jing Ting laughed, cryptically, "It’s nothing but a brief glory, a precarious flight. The signs of decline are already set. Wait a few days and you’ll see."

"What elder brother says is true." Jing Yi’s face showed a calculated smile.

Stepping over various powers to ascend had made them a thorn in everyone’s side, and yet, there was utter oblivion; his former sister-in-law even married into that family—utterly foolish.

All these years, living in luxury at the Jing Family, it seemed like her brains had gone soft!

But, the sister-in-law was already the ex-sister-in-law...

Whatever happened was the Zhuo Family’s affair now. Hopefully, they won’t cry when the time comes.

"Big brother, once the Jing Family gets through this, will you go to see your niece Tangtang?"

Jing Ting’s expression paused slightly.

His usually profound eyes showed a flicker of confusion.

It was as if his mind had jammed.

"...I don’t know."

He’d always been so composed from a young age, never knowing panic.

But now, he was experiencing it.

Jing Yi: "What’s there to hesitate about? If you want to go, then go. If you don’t, then don’t."

"It’s not your fault, you’re also a victim."

His family was truly bewildered and wronged.

The sins Zhuo Jing committed, why should his family pay for them?

As far as he was concerned, the best thing to do was to make things clear.

If Tangtang was willing to accept them, that would be even better.

If she wasn’t, they’d just have to treat her well and slowly win her forgiveness, right?

Jing Ting shook his head.

"This is all too sudden; the Lin Family will definitely find it hard to accept."

"And Tangtang, she always thought she was the child of the Lin Family. Suddenly someone tells her she’s not, but from another family, how would she cope?"

The man sighed longsightedly, "This matter requires long-term consideration."

He wanted to acknowledge his own daughter, but her feelings mattered most.

So, no rushing!

"You make a good point." Jing Yi concurred.

Agitated, he raked his fingers through his hair, saying, "What a mess this has caused, that Comrade Zhuo is really out of her mind! It’s a good thing you divorced her, big brother, or who knows what other trouble she would’ve stirred up."

As he spoke, Jing Yi’s tone shifted, curiosity evident on his face, "Big brother, will you ever marry again in the future?"

Jing Ting’s expression was serene, "No."

His answer was crisp and clear.

Jing Yi was not at all surprised.

Back in the day, big brother had no desire to marry and was only pushed into it by their parents’ incessant badgering, seeking peace and quiet by marrying Zhuo Jing.

Over the years, apart from showing tenderness towards his niece Ranran, he had never seen his big brother be soft with anyone else. Perhaps that would change for one more person in the future.

He hoped Tangtang, his niece, would return home soon.

Even if she didn’t want to come back, a simple call of ’Uncle’ would suffice!

-

Lin Tang was unaware of the thoughts of the two men from the Jing Family; she had just received a business trip assignment.

"Going to Jin City?! By myself?"

Elder Yang sighed deeply, "You also know we’ve taken on a new task, and we’re really short-staffed. The manufacturing of fine yarn machines is important, and you’re the main promoter of the project, most familiar with the key aspects..."

Lin Tang was surprised but not unwilling to go. Hearing Elder Yang’s many explanations, she quickly said, "I can do that."

Elder Yang was taken aback and asked, "Don’t you need to discuss it with your family?"

"No need. My family supports my work."

"Good, then I’m sorry to trouble you with this trip. The factory will cover your food and lodging; just make sure to stay safe on the road."

After deciding, Lin Tang first returned to Shuangshan Brigade.

Li Xiuli, hearing that her daughter was going to Jin City alone, was full of worry, "By yourself? How can that be okay for a young girl traveling alone? How can we rest assured?"

"It’s okay. Where will all these bad people come from, and don’t you trust me? Don’t worry, I’ll return safely." Lin Tang reassured with a smile.

That might be what’s said, but who could truly be at ease?

Lin Lu stepped forward and asked, "Tangtang, how about Dad goes with you?"

"Mom can, too," added Lin Zhicheng, as the four siblings began to chime in boisterously.

Four pairs of eyes shone brightly, like four bulbs.

"Me!!!"

"I can too!"

"And me!!"

...

Li Xiuli laughed in exasperation, waving them off dismissively, "Go, go, go, what use would you be? If we took you, your aunt would have to look after you. You think it’s a market day, off to play you go!!"

The little ones scattered at the sight of their grandmother’s stern face.

Lin Tang linked arms with her mother, saying, "I’ll go by myself. You all just relax, I’m an adult, aren’t I? Not a kid anymore!"

Li Xiuli, seeing her daughter’s insistence, temporarily set her worries aside.

"I’ll go pack your things..." she said, heading to the kitchen to prepare food.

"Dad, I’m going to pack up my clothes." Lin Tang announced, and headed to her room.

Jing Ze and Jing Ran were particularly kind to the Lin Family children, always giving them sweets whenever they met.

Today was no exception.

Lin Zhicheng, being older, knew the value of sweets and never accepted them. Niuniu was the greediest and easiest to win over, hence she became the target of the Jing siblings.

At that moment, seeing his sister take the sweets, Goudan sighed.

"On behalf of Xiaofei, thank you to you both. I’ll have my aunt buy some of these candies so when she returns from Jin City, she can share them with you..."

Hearing this, Jing Ze and Jing Ran instinctively exchanged a glance.

"Your aunt is going to Jin City?!" exclaimed Lin Tang’s biological brother.

Lin Zhicheng didn’t think much of it, "Yeah, she said she’s going on a business trip."

Jing Ze’s face brightened with joy, patting the boy’s head, "I got it."

Then he exchanged a look with Jing Ran and turned toward the Lin Family’s home.