Switched Marriage: The Coddled Little Wife
Chapter 536: I’ll Listen to Second Sister

Chapter 536: Chapter 536: I’ll Listen to Second Sister

Lin Jiadong was still thinking about the first half of Lin Chuxia’s words. Yes, even without the eldest sister, mom and dad wouldn’t let the second sister go to college either. As for why, he couldn’t say, it was just a gut feeling.

Just about to feel dejected, he suddenly perked up upon hearing the words afterwards, "Got it, second sister, I will work hard."

"Hmm, stay at my place for the next period, eat and drink at home, and try not to eat randomly outside. Even when you arrive in the capital, before the competition you need to watch your diet. The opportunity for the national competition isn’t easy to come by, and missing it due to some health issue would be regrettable for life."

Originally not taking this competition seriously, Lin Jiadong suddenly looked solemn upon hearing this, "I’ll listen to you, second sister."

Second sister has high hopes for him, so he must make her proud.

It’s worth second sister supporting him through his studies.

After packing his things, Lin Jiadong followed Lin Chuxia around like a little follower.

Though it had only been a short time since he last saw her, Lin Jiadong always felt particularly relaxed when he was with his second sister.

Unlike at home, where either the eldest sister was looking for trouble or mom and dad were nagging.

Even if he studied well and placed in competitions, his mom would always say: "What’s the point of scoring well? Can it get you into college? You might as well study hard and get into a good university to make us proud."

Actually, his teacher mentioned that if he got a national competition rank, he might truly be recommended to university.

But he chose not to mention it to his mom because she would just pressure him to win a rank, and failing to do so would invite more criticism.

It’s as if the national competition was as simple as eating or drinking.

In all, whether in study or life, second sister understands him best.

"By the way, second sister, you should be more cautious when going out recently. Go out less at night, and even during the day avoid places with few people."

Suddenly thinking of something, Lin Jiadong reminded her.

Seeing that it was almost time to cook, Lin Chuxia glanced at him.

"What’s wrong, did something happen?"

"I heard rumors that there might actually be human traffickers in our area," Lin Jiadong said seriously, "actually, eldest sister’s cousin Li Hongmei from Xiaoqingshan Village, you should know her, is said to have been abducted by traffickers."

Li Hongmei again?

Lin Chuxia took out some green beans, sorting them while asking, "Wasn’t it said she quarreled with her in-laws and ran away? I heard her husband even wants a divorce, yet she hasn’t returned after so long? How do they conclude she was abducted by traffickers?"

Given what she knows about Li Hongmei, the chances of her being kidnapped by traffickers seem slim.

But speaking of her seeking a livelihood outside, she might not be that bold either.

Lin Jiadong also picked beans alongside Lin Chuxia, pondering aloud, "I heard from eldest sister, you don’t know, eldest sister quarreled with her husband and returned to her parent’s home. Mom persuaded her to go back for a while, but she came back after a few days. Elder Mrs. Li had previously asked eldest sister’s husband to buy Li Dongmei a ’three rings and a watch’ dowry, spending all the family’s savings. Eldest sister was resentful, she originally planned to live well with her husband, but when Li Hongmei went missing, Elder Mrs. Li asked her husband to search for her. Where could you search in a world this big? Not only that, but she also asked the eldest sister to join the search. In anger, eldest sister took the child back to her parents’. I heard from eldest sister that Li Hongmei is likely gone for good, probably trafficked, and even the police have advised the family to prepare themselves mentally."

Hearing Lin Jiayi had returned to her parents’, Lin Chuxia advised, "Just listen to these matters, don’t get involved blindly with the family. I don’t think the Li Family is an easy group. Stay away from eldest sister, there’s mom and dad for that. You should focus on your studies now."

These days, education can truly change one’s destiny.

As long as one gets into university, it’s a leap in social class.

Having a city household registration holds advantages now, and graduating from university ensures job and housing assignments, with even university tuition and living expenses subsidized by the state.

So when people say it’s worth sacrificing to support someone’s education, it’s truly not an exaggeration.

Supporting one can alter the fate of several generations.

Lin Jiadong nodded earnestly, "I understand, second sister."

As the siblings were talking, Qin Yang returned.

Lin Chuxia glanced outside, noting the time, "Why are you back so early today?"

Qin Yang walked up and pulled Lin Chuxia, who was sorting beans sitting on a stool, after glancing at his brother-in-law who had stood properly aside, said, "I knew my brother-in-law was coming, so I came back early."

If he didn’t come back, wouldn’t his wife have to cook dinner?

His wife is pregnant now; cooking for this big eater is out of the question.

"Wash your hands and rest a while, I’ll cook dinner. What do you want to eat?"

He directed the last question at Lin Jiadong.

Whether it was his own misunderstanding or not, Lin Jiadong felt his brother-in-law’s gaze seemed a bit sharp.

Stammering, he replied, "I’m not picky, I’ll eat anything."

Maybe he shouldn’t have come to stay at his second sister’s house? Wondering if it was too late to return to the guesthouse now?

Seeing clearly, Lin Chuxia tugged on his sleeve with a smile.

"He doesn’t know I’m pregnant, besides, even being pregnant, cooking won’t tire me out. You are being overly cautious, I haven’t given it much thought."

Lin Jiadong widened his eyes suddenly, staring at Lin Chuxia’s belly, "Second sister, you’re pregnant? Since when?"

"Only just found out recently, just two months now."

Lin Jiadong now understood why his brother-in-law was displeased with him.

Hurriedly pulling out a higher stool, "Second sister you sit on this one, sitting too low will compress little nephew, no, you better not stay in the kitchen, cooking may suffocate you, let me help you inside, brother-in-law and I will cook, you tell us what you want to eat. I can’t cook but brother-in-law can."

Qin Yang: "..."

Though those words were somewhat flawed, seeing his care for Lin Chuxia, let it pass.

Lin Chuxia was already amused and exasperated by Lin Jiadong’s fussiness.

Qin Yang was careful enough with her, but who knew Lin Jiadong would be even more so.

Dinner was rice and stewed dishes, pork belly stewed with green beans, potatoes, and vermicelli.

Though it seemed simple, these ingredients were fresh for that era and time.

If not for the Qin Family Village’s vegetable greenhouse, beans wouldn’t be available in the northern regions at this season.

Outside the cold wind howled, but inside the warm house eating hot stew made one feel quite content.

Lin Jiadong, the big eater, was the last to finish eating, and he dutifully cleaned up the dishes afterwards.

Then, after greeting Lin Chuxia and Qin Yang, he returned to his room.

"Your brother is quite straightforward," Qin Yang brought a kettle of hot water into the room for Lin Chuxia to freshen up.

Lin Chuxia sighed, "It’s because he’s so straightforward that I’m worried."

Qin Yang looked at her, "What’s wrong, is there something?"