My Childhood Sweetheart Is a Crazy Beauty
Chapter 314 The Prosperous Wife

Chapter 314: Chapter 314 The Prosperous Wife

Tang Chuxia shrugged, "No matter who you complain to, it’s you who’s suffering anyway!"

There’s no arguing with that, Tang Jianzheng understood it well.

He just regretted it, regretted inviting his parents over in a moment of folly, and now it’s his turn to suffer.

Madam Tang adored her son, so she naturally wouldn’t hit Tang Jianzheng, but sometimes a mother’s love can be as suffocating as it is warming, something Tang Jianzheng knew all too well.

He felt completely numb, and the growing pains in his legs were nothing compared to the overwhelming affection from Madam Tang.

Tang Chuxia sat nearby, munching on a medicinal dish prepared by Mrs. Gu, watching Tang Jianzheng endure Madam Tang’s doting affection with a look of utter despair.

Her mood was particularly good.

It was definitely enviable for Tang Jianzheng!

As for Gu Beihuai, he was currently acting as part of the backdrop, since Mrs. Gu found him annoying, discontent that he didn’t seem like the type who would bring luck to his wife.

Because of the illnesses of the siblings from the Tang Family, both Father Tang, Madam Tang, Father Gu, and Mrs. Gu were worried to death.

Moreover, they were currently in the Capital Military Hospital, not in Quan City, which brought all sorts of inconveniences.

Thankfully, Tang Chuxia had a good temperament and didn’t mind much, going along with whatever was necessary, which was quite cooperative.

This brought much relief to both Madam Tang and Mrs. Gu, but uncooperative Tang Jianzheng suffered.

If not for Huang Yaqin’s sympathy for Tang Jianzheng and inviting her aunt over, who knows how he would have been tormented.

After Professor Huang came over, she proposed taking Tang Chuxia as a student.

Madam Tang said, "Xiaxia is a child with her own mind, I can’t make decisions for her!"

Back when the machine factory offered Tang Chuxia a position, she didn’t want it and insisted on taking the college entrance exam. Now she doesn’t even need the exam to go to school, yet she’s still uncooperative.

Madam Tang couldn’t understand what her daughter was thinking, but she knew Tang Chuxia definitely had her own plans, so she shouldn’t mess them up lightly.

It was during this time that the usually unnoticed Father Gu asked Professor Huang, "The reason you’re so eager to have Xiaxia as your student—is it because what she knows can’t be handled by your team?"

Professor Huang: ...

She actually didn’t have the nerve to refute.

"I can also teach her many things she wouldn’t master at this stage."

Father Gu chuckled and said, "A great teacher teaches wisely, and it seems, Professor Huang, that you haven’t overcome this psychological hurdle yet!"

Professor Huang smiled wryly, realizing Father Gu was trying to secure benefits for his daughter-in-law!

Tang Chuxia, who was busy munching on an apple, suddenly realized something upon hearing Father Gu’s words.

She smiled at Professor Huang and said, "Professor Huang, my father-in-law is my spokesperson. If you need me for anything, discuss it with him!"

Although Father Gu didn’t quite understand what Tang Chuxia meant by "spokesperson," he generally grasped her intention.

He said to Professor Huang, "Since my daughter-in-law trusts me so much, should we chat outside?"

Professor Huang: ...

Father Tang, who was standing by as part of the background.

Father Tang was deeply shocked.

Why was his daughter’s matter being taken to her father-in-law, not her own dad?

Unconvinced, he shot a glare at Tang Chuxia. She pretended not to see him. It’s not like she’s blind, of course she could see.

Not seeing was just not seeing.

She continued to munch on her apple, uninterested in Father Tang following them out.

But Mrs. Gu asked Tang Chuxia, "Xiaxia, what are you thinking? Do you really want to be Professor Huang’s student?"

Tang Chuxia shook her head, "No way, I wouldn’t make such a thoughtless decision!"

Mrs. Gu pointed at the few people walking away through the door, "Then why did you let your Uncle Gu talk to Professor Huang?" She couldn’t understand Tang Chuxia’s plan.

Tang Chuxia chuckled and said, "Aunt Hong, you see, it’s simple. If I go and be Professor Huang’s student, she’ll surely drag me into her research. But all I want is the title of a university student, not more work!"

Mrs. Gu teasingly scolded, "What’s all this talk of titles and no titles? It’s an identity!"

Tang Chuxia stuck out her tongue, acknowledging her slip of the tongue!

Her playful and cute demeanor endeared her to Mrs. Gu, making her even more pleased to have urged her son to marry this daughter-in-law.

"Yes, an identity. All I want is the identity, but Professor Huang wants me to do so much. How can that work? Skills also need to reflect their value, so why not engage in things that can be valued in monetary terms?"

After Tang Chuxia finished, both Mrs. Gu and Madam Tang were stunned, even Tang Jianzheng stopped his lamenting and looked at Tang Chuxia, asking, "Since when did you become so materialistic? Isn’t it our duty to contribute to national development?"

Tang Jianzheng’s question didn’t get an acknowledgment from Tang Chuxia.

She sighed, "Third Brother, I get what you mean. There’s nothing wrong with dedicating everything to national development, but Professor Huang is doing research, and she hit a snag in her research that I can help out with, and if I don’t plan to leave my name in her research, I should at least get something in return, right?"

Tang Jianzheng didn’t agree.

Even Madam Tang and Mrs. Gu were somewhat disapproving.

In their view, their stable lives were thanks to the country, so how could they ask for something in return? This went against the current mainstream values.

Tang Chuxia knew it was hard to convince them at once, but she had to explain, lest her family misunderstood her intentions, leading to future troubles.

"You’re just not seeing it my way. Professor Huang needs her research to succeed, and I can make that happen. But if I just say it’s possible and take the success from her hands, wouldn’t her years of effort be wasted? I’m only guiding her to avoid detours and just need a little tuition fee for that. Is that an issue?"

This explanation left the entire room in deep thought.

Elder Huang chuckled and said, "You sly girl, you’re just looking for an apprenticeship fee, aren’t you?"

Tang Chuxia shook her hand, "No, apprenticeship fees are too much hassle. I’m just looking for a bit of benefit that will give me a more free life!"

It’s not necessarily monetary; it could be of value as well. 𝓯𝙧𝓮𝓮𝒘𝓮𝙗𝙣𝒐𝒗𝒆𝓵.𝓬𝓸𝒎

Mrs. Gu lamented, "You child, you’re offering Professor Huang your help!"

Huang Yaqin chimed in, "I thought Xiaxia was being greedy for money, but now I realize you wanted to ease my aunt’s guilt!"

Tang Chuxia: ...

It’s not that noble.

She just wanted some benefits!

Why don’t they believe the straightforward words?

Tang Chuxia sighed, giving up on further explanation, letting them guess what they wanted.

Only Gu Beihuai in the corner fell into contemplation.

From the moment he was asked to bring Tang Chuxia into Tianji, he had pondered whether to do it and constantly probed her intentions.

But...

Now Gu Beihuai suddenly thought Tang Chuxia wasn’t suited for Tianji.

Fortunately, they were married, so if there were any issues, he could directly block them.

Then he should be able to demand some compensation, considering the substantial sacrifice he’d made.

Gu Beihuai gazed at Tang Chuxia with a fervor so intense it caught her attention.

She shivered slightly.

"What’s up?"