Reborn in the 80s: Everyone Falls For Me
Chapter 240 - 239: Mother-in-law Forces the Issue (1 update)

Chapter 240: Chapter 239: Mother-in-law Forces the Issue (1 update)

In the hospital, Jin Ruiyang lay on the bed full of resentment.

As he was feeling bored, the door was suddenly flung open with a "bang".

Jin Yu strode in with boldness and vigor.

"I heard from the nurse that you’re thinking of running away again?"

Stirred by excitement, Jin Ruiyang climbed out of bed, "You’re finally back."

"How’s it going, have you found any trace of that person?" Jin Ruiyang asked impatiently.

Jin Yu glanced at him, ignoring his attempt to sneak out, and got back to business.

"I’ve found him. He’s living under an assumed name in Damu Village."

"Holy smoke, you actually found out so much." Jin Ruiyang’s face lit up with surprise, but the pain from his wound made him lie back down.

"You’ve pinpointed his exact location, so why didn’t you just catch him and bring him back? Even if you can’t drag out Ye Xiangtian, you should at least bring the guy back to the superiors. He escaped from my hands, and without any need for evidence, he is the very person who met and traded with the Delta Drug Lord’s henchmen."

Jin Yu offered a rare sarcastic comment on Jin Ruiyang’s impulsiveness, "What’s the rush?"

With his fingers tapping on his temples, Jin Yu said coldly, "He must have plans that are yet to unfold, so why not wait for him to pull in the big fish and then take them all out in one fell swoop?"

"You do have a point." Jin Ruiyang sighed, "Then I’ll leave the entire matter to you. I’m injured and won’t join in the excitement."

Jin Yu clicked his tongue but didn’t refuse.

"Are you feeling any better?"

Jin Ruiyang pushed his glasses up, "Wow, you actually care about me. But yeah, I’m actually quite good. If you hadn’t forced me into the hospital, I wouldn’t have met the woman of my dreams."

"The woman of your dreams?" Veins on Jin Yu’s forehead throbbed, "I told you to rest properly, and you can’t stay still? Maybe I need to escort you back to the capital before you learn to behave."

"Don’t..." Jin Ruiyang raised his hand to stop him.

"This time I’m serious, not joking."

Hearing the word "serious" from Jin Ruiyang’s mouth felt like a tall tale to Jin Yu.

But he didn’t contradict him either.

Jin Ruiyang continued to ramble, "She’s the most beautiful woman I’ve ever seen. The one and only in my life. I believe I’ll never meet another girl as beautiful as her. I like her."

Jin Yu replied, "Your liking is really shallow."

Jin Ruiyang answered as if it were only natural, "Of course it’s shallow. How many love-at-first-sights aren’t shallow? To tell you the truth, I’m attracted to her face, which is even more tempting than food. I’m not so interested in your wife’s cooking anymore, just full of thoughts about my beauty."

Jin Yu scoffed, "If you’re really capable, get serious about finding a partner, and not just be a flirt in words but zero in action."

This was a huge insult for Jin Ruiyang, a master of flirting.

He sat up excitedly, "Who’s scared? If it’s action you want, I’ll take action. But to tell you the truth, this beauty has truly captivated me, right down to my core."

Seeing his smitten expression, Jin Yu inwardly sneered. Could she be more beautiful than his Niannian?

Wouldn’t he be floored if he saw his wife?

Thinking this, Jin Yu resolved to avoid letting this pest meet his wife at all costs, so as to keep him from incessantly pining over her.

Just as Jin Yu was contemplating this, Jin Ruiyang suddenly said cheerfully, "I heard from Qiangzi that your wife is more beautiful than a heavenly immortal."

"Why are you asking this? Forgot my previous warning?"

Jin Ruiyang waved his hand dismissively, "That’s not it. I was just thinking, your wife can’t be more beautiful than the lady I met."

Jin Yu scoffed again, figuring that Jin Ruiyang hadn’t seen much of the world.

How could it be possible? His Niannian’s face is hardly something ordinary people could match.

But Jin Yu didn’t bother engaging in such a pointless discussion.

"How soon are you leaving?" Jin Yu asked bluntly.

"Geez, I’m your brother after all. Are you that eager to send me packing? I’ll have you know, I’m staying here until my holiday ends."

Jin Ruiyang had made up his mind to win over the beauty before anything else.

"If I really start pursuing her, bro, you have to lend me a hand," Jin Ruiyang said with a sly grin.

Jin Yu found it amusing, "Weren’t you always the self-proclaimed perfect gentleman, irresistible to any woman?"

Jin Ruiyang: "We have to consider exceptions."

Jin Yu: "It seems this woman is your exception."

Thinking of the fairy’s rejection and the humiliating side she saw of him made Jin Ruiyang’s heart ache.

Why did he have to be so miserable?

After pondering the matter, he felt it was all Jin Yu’s fault and clutched his wound, threateningly asking, "Are you going to help me or not?"

Jin Yu raised an eyebrow, "If you’re serious, I’ll help you strategize."

"What if I can’t get her?" Jin Ruiyang suddenly became worried.

Confidently, Jin Yu stated, "At least I have the experience of winning someone over. My advice won’t be too bad."

Jin Ruiyang believed his words.

After chatting for a while, Jin Ruiyang had Jin Yu carry the IV bag for him and took him to the restroom.

When they returned from the restroom, Jin Ruiyang said, "Jin Yu, go get me a cup of water, I want it cold."

Jin Yu gave him a look, like he was being a pain in the neck.

In the end, he still went to pour him some hot water. It wasn’t until after leaving the hospital that Jin Yu planned to go find Xu Niannian.

She had injured her foot, and he didn’t know if it had gotten any better.

Thinking of Xu Niannian, the smile on Jin Yu’s lips grew wider.

On the other side, Xu Niannian hadn’t gone out to mess around because her foot was injured.

Even Yang Cuihua didn’t leave the house, plainly stating she wanted to stay at home to take care of Xu Niannian.

During breakfast, Xu Niannian could clearly sense that Yang Cuihua had something on her mind.

Just in the morning alone, she asked Xu Niannian several times, "Xiao Jin has been gone for so long and still hasn’t returned?"

Jin Yu had returned late last night, but before that, he had been away from Nancheng for over a week, which Yang Cuihua knew about.

Xu Niannian thought that Yang Cuihua didn’t know Jin Yu had come back and lied, "Uh... perhaps he’s still busy."

The main reason was she dared not tell Yang Cuihua that Jin Yu had already come to see her late last night.

As soon as she finished speaking, Xu Niannian noticed Yang Cuihua giving her an odd look.

An expression that seemed to imply she had something to say but held back because of some reason.

While at home, aside from taking care of Xu Niannian, Yang Cuihua would knit sweaters with the wool she had bought.

When she brought up for the Nth time the topic of when Jin Yu would return, Xu Niannian couldn’t help but ask, "Mom, what exactly do you want to say?"

Yang Cuihua looked at Xu Niannian with affection, lifted her calloused hand from farm work, and gently caressed Xu Niannian’s face.

As soon as she opened her mouth, she said, "My poor Baby Nian..."

Xu Niannian: "..."

"Mom, what’s going on?" Xu Niannian pressed, knowing that Yang Cuihua definitely had something on her mind.

Yang Cuihua quickly wiped away her tears and said, "Mom just feels sorry for your injured foot. Xiao Jin isn’t even here to take care of you."

The reason was both understandable and consistent with Yang Cuihua’s character.

Because Yang Cuihua could never bear to see her get even a little bit hurt.

Basically, even a minor injury would seem like a big deal in her eyes.

Xu Niannian listened and didn’t suspect anything.

It was at this moment that Jin Yu stepped into the house.

Xu Niannian and Yang Cuihua were still in the room when they heard Xu Dawei’s excited yet cautious greeting from outside.

"Xiao Jin, you’ve come, come on in, sit down inside the house."

Yang Cuihua suddenly snapped to attention, quickly placing the sweater on the bed and rushing out.

Xu Niannian hadn’t even reacted yet when she heard Yang Cuihua’s voice from outside, "Xiao Jin, come here, your aunt has something to talk to you about."

Jin Yu politely said, "Alright, Aunt."

Xu Niannian thought Yang Cuihua wanted to talk about her foot injury and tell Jin Yu to spend more time accompanying her, so she did not pay much mind to it.

Jin Yu followed Yang Cuihua out into the yard.

Yang Cuihua walked ahead with a stern face.

"Aunt, just say what you want to say," Jin Yu said.

Yang Cuihua turned around with a long face and a stare that gave a sharp and unkind image.

Yang Cuihua spoke directly, "Xiao Jin, I know that you young people are full of vigor, but you can’t disregard my daughter’s reputation."

The unexpected rebuke stupefied Jin Yu. His dark eyes, for the first time, showed signs of panic and confusion.

"Aunt, what do you mean? Haven’t Niannian and I already gotten engaged?"

He thought Yang Cuihua was blaming him for visiting Xu Niannian too often.

If it had been anyone else, Jin Yu wouldn’t bother caring about what others thought.

But the person in question was his mother-in-law, how could Jin Yu not be anxious?

Yang Cuihua glanced at Jin Yu and said excitedly, "Even if you’re engaged, you can’t be so outrageous. Our Niannian is naive and doesn’t know any better. You, being a man and much older than her, how can you take advantage of her innocence like that?"

Jin Yu was baffled by the scolding. Where had he ever taken advantage of Xu Niannian?

Jin Yu was about to retort, but in the next second, Yang Cuihua dropped a bombshell on him.

"What shameless thing did you do in my daughter’s room last night? I heard it all," said Yang Cuihua.

As Yang Cuihua’s words fell, Jin Yu only felt a "boom." His cheeks instantly heated up.