My Happy Daily Life After Being Reborn
Chapter 432 - 38 Child Bride_2

Chapter 432: Chapter 38 Child Bride_2

Thankfully, those idle ladies and young misses were very interested in such titles that could both showcase their own virtues and benefit their reputations. Lin Xiaoguai did not push those who were concerned about contributing money.

After much effort, she had almost gathered the members for the board of directors, and Lin Xiaoguai, in a rare occurrence, took a nap in the shop. Later, she took the quadruplets for a walk on the farm and noticed that Mrs. Yu beside her seemed to have something to say but was holding back.

"Mrs. Yu, do you have something to say?" Lin Xiaoguai waited for a long time, and seeing that she still didn’t speak, she took the initiative to ask.

"Madam, there’s something I want to talk about." Mrs. Yu hesitated a moment before speaking.

"What is it?" Lin Xiaoguai pulled Little Spring Breeze, who was about to walk over to watch the farm workers herd cattle, back to her side and asked somewhat indifferently.

"...Mrs. Zhang might be thinking of adopting Zhang Xin." Mrs. Yu gritted her teeth as she said.

"Zhang Xin?" Lin Xiaoguai was momentarily stunned before she realized it was about the girl who was staying at her home for rehabilitation, and asked curiously, "Why would she want to adopt Zhang Xin?"

Mrs. Yu’s expression froze for a moment, and she spoke hesitantly, "Isn’t there a Jian’an?"

Lin Xiaoguai didn’t understand what this had to do with Jian’an. Catching sight of Mrs. Yu’s embarrassed expression, she suddenly realized, "Are you saying she wants Zhang Xin to be a child bride for Jian’an?"

Mrs. Yu nodded, "She probably feels too embarrassed to say it outright, but she’s been asking me about it several times indirectly."

She sighed and said, "Although Jian’an might be simple-minded, she’s always thinking about finding him a wife to continue the legacy of the Old Yu Family."

Lin Xiaoguai frowned. She understood Mrs. Zhang’s thinking, but although Zhang Xin was highly nearsighted, she could manage her life without any real problems, while Yu Jian’an... Although she was fond of the boy, if she asked herself whether she would be willing to marry her own daughter to someone with mental disabilities, she definitely wouldn’t agree.

"I know you mean well, Madam, and feel it would be unfair to Zhang Xin, but... Let me speak frankly, Madam, although Jian’an is simple, he’s obedient, considerate, and willing to work. If that child goes to the welfare home, given her temperament, it’s uncertain whether her life would be any better than being Jian’an’s child bride," Mrs. Yu spoke softly.

"Mrs. Zhang said that if Zhang Xin becomes Jian’an’s child bride, she would be willing to support her education and treat her as her own daughter. You know her character, Madam; the words she speaks are absolutely dependable."

Lin Xiaoguai frowned, "Let me think about it."

That evening, when she returned home with the quadruplets, she saw Mrs. Zhang mopping the floor, while Jian’an was dusting behind the TV with a feather duster.

Honestly speaking, although Jian’an was intellectually challenged, he was genuinely a good kid. In her past life, she had encountered individuals whose intelligence had been damaged by a fever, but those people were usually very lazy, playful, and gluttonous, leading to their early deaths at around forty or fifty from complications caused by overeating—since they retained a child’s level of intellect, such habits were not surprising. However, such behavior would be intolerable in an adult.

But Jian’an was different. He was industrious, and while he, too, craved tasty foods like a child, he was sensible enough to restrain himself. He might not be able to perform jobs that required mental acuity, but he was perfectly capable of handling physical labor.

Moreover, the boy had been raised well by Mrs. Zhang. His living habits were a direct reflection of her good upbringing. He even knew how to save money, be frugal, treat those around him kindly, and help out if someone near him was being bullied.

The girl who married him might not live a life of wealth and honor, but she would be guaranteed to be safe and healthy.

As for Zhang Xin... Lin Xiaoguai could never appreciate such overly introverted and timid personalities, the kind who always kept things bottled up inside. With such a character, to say that she could achieve much was merely a word of comfort.

Thinking of Zhang Jian, as long as his sister could have enough to eat and wear, he would probably be satisfied.

Lin Xiaoguai sighed and said to Mrs. Zhang, "Mrs. Zhang, come here for a moment."

Mrs. Zhang was surprised, quickly put down the mop, and came over, "Do you need something, Madam?"

"I know what you’ve been thinking."

At first, Mrs. Zhang didn’t understand what she was referring to, but after seeing her glance at Jian’an, her expression stiffened, and she swallowed nervously before speaking, "Madam, I know it might seem unkind, but I assure you, I will treat the child well."

"I can’t make this decision." Seeing Mrs. Zhang look up at her, Lin Xiaoguai sighed, "Let Zhang Xin choose whether she wants to go to the welfare home or stay and become Jian’an’s child bride. If she agrees to be the child bride, then we’ll ask Zhang Jian what he thinks. If he also agrees, we’ll keep Zhang Xin here."

She actually didn’t agree with the idea of keeping a child bride; rather than that, it would be better to wait until Jian’an was older and then look for a girl in the countryside with some physical disability. In that case, the mutual consent would result in fewer troubles.

And Zhang Xin was still young; her disposition was not yet stable. Who knew what problems might arise in the future?

—Lin Xiaoguai didn’t realize that her words would inadvertently become a self-fulfilling prophecy.

"Alright, alright, I’ll ask her right away." Mrs. Zhang had not expected Lin Xiaoguai to support her; her neutrality was enough. Hearing her agree, she immediately expressed her joy.

Lin Xiaoguai breathed a sigh of relief, turned her head, and saw Jian’an with a confused face, prompting her to stroke his head with pity.

Later, Lin Xiaoguai didn’t know how Mrs. Zhang talked with Zhang Xin, but whatever she said, the girl agreed to be Jian’an’s child bride. Mrs. Zhang even took Jian’an to the psychiatric hospital, and they received Zhang Jian’s approval.

After that, following Mrs. Zhang’s instructions, Jian’an became increasingly kind to Zhang Xin, protecting her in everything he did. So much so that Shen Yinian complained to Lin Xiaoguai several times, accusing him of valuing his girlfriend over his friends.

Zhang Xin, however, was still the same—always bowing her head and staying silent. Lin Xiaoguai couldn’t discern what was on her mind. (To be continued. If you like this work, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for it or give it a monthly ticket. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please go to m.qidian.com to read.)