Chapter 30: Can’t Even Take It Apart?
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Chapter 30: Can’t Even Break Them Up?
“Enough, Wanqiu. Don’t try to fool your mother. With the way Chen Jianghai is, do you really think he could go out and make money?”
Xue Chunli clearly did not believe her and spoke irritably.
Lin Wanqiu hurriedly said, “Mom, I’m telling the truth. Jianghai has actually been learning how to repair household appliances all this time. These days, he can fix both radios and televisions, and he’s making quite a lot of money!”
She did not know that Chen Jianghai could even repair expensive refrigerators and air conditioners, since she had never seen him do it.
Even so, that was already enough for her.
The money Chen Jianghai had earned was right there in front of them. Cash did not lie.
“All right, all right. Stop making excuses for him. What’s the point?”
Hearing her daughter constantly defend Chen Jianghai, Xue Chunli’s voice clearly carried a trace of displeasure.
Lin Wanqiu sighed inwardly. She knew that if they continued, the conversation would surely end badly. Thus, she bit her lip and said nothing more.
Looking at Lin Wanqiu, who continued working silently, Xue Chunli hesitated for a moment before suddenly saying, “Wanqiu, your father and I have thought about this for a long time. We feel you should divorce him and find someone else.”
“What?”
Lin Wanqiu suddenly stood up and asked incredulously, “Mom, what do you mean?”
Xue Chunli clearly had not expected such a strong reaction from her daughter. She glanced at Lin Wanqiu in confusion, then continued, “Your father and I found a matchmaker and had her introduce you to another man. His family owns a small Western-style house, and they’re very well-off. If you divorce Chen Jianghai and marry him, you’ll definitely live a comfortable life. Your father and I are also hoping to hold a grandson soon!”
“Mom, what are you saying?”
Lin Wanqiu stamped her feet anxiously.
“What am I saying? Of course I’m saying something good!”
Xue Chunli grew somewhat angry. “Your father and I are doing this for your sake! If you continue following Chen Jianghai, your entire second half of life will be ruined! You don’t have any children yet, so hurry up and get divorced. The sooner you cut ties, the better!”
Lin Wanqiu hurriedly argued, “Mom! Jianghai really has changed. He’s truly working hard and earning money now!”
“With the way he is, do you think I don’t know him?”
Xue Chunli gave a cold laugh, clearly unconvinced. “As the old saying goes, a dog can never change its nature. That describes people like him perfectly!”
Lin Wanqiu felt helpless.
She knew very well that deeply ingrained impressions of a person were not easy to change.
Hadn’t it taken her quite some time to gradually believe in Chen Jianghai’s transformation?
It seemed that changing her parents’ opinions would also take time.
She would simply let time and facts prove that she was right.
“All right, Mom. Let’s not talk about this today. My sister will be unhappy if she comes home and hears us.”
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Lin Wanqiu knew there was no point in continuing, so she took the initiative to end the subject.
Hearing her say this, Xue Chunli sighed. “Your father and I know we’ve let you down. You’ve been with Chen Jianghai for several years now. Even if you were repaying a debt of gratitude, you’ve repaid it by now. You should think about yourself. This concerns the rest of your life, so you must make your decision carefully. Otherwise, you’ll certainly regret it.”
As Xue Chunli became more emotional, she could not help wiping away her tears.
Lin Wanqiu lowered her head without saying a word.
All she wanted now was to live an honest, steady life with Chen Jianghai. Divorce was out of the question.
Seeing her daughter like this, Xue Chunli was both angry and frustrated.
What kind of spell had Chen Jianghai cast over her daughter?
How could this foolish girl be so utterly devoted to him?
Could they really not be separated?
…
After cleaning the courtyard, Chen Jianghai went over to Lin Jianguo and took out a pack of Red Pagoda Mountain cigarettes.
“Dad, have one?”
He pulled out a cigarette and held it out to Lin Jianguo.
If it had been anything else, Lin Jianguo certainly would not have accepted it. But as a longtime smoker, he simply could not refuse.
After hesitating briefly, he took the cigarette.
It was only one cigarette. It did not mean anything.
When Chen Jianghai saw Lin Jianguo accept it, he secretly rejoiced.
His father-in-law was a heavy smoker. Appealing to his interests would surely help break the stiff atmosphere between them.
Chen Jianghai had come to Lin Wanqiu’s family home with the intention of repairing their relationship.
As for Lin Wanqiu’s parents, he had decided to win them over one at a time.
It was impossible to mend everything at once, but changing the old couple’s impression of him was certainly within reach.
He was willing to devote enough time and effort to this, because it would make Lin Wanqiu happy.
Chen Jianghai quickly took out a match, struck it, and held the flame before Lin Jianguo.
Lin Jianguo was taken aback. He glanced at Chen Jianghai, then leaned forward and lit his cigarette.
Since the young man had lowered himself this much, Lin Jianguo found it difficult to refuse him outright.
Soon, the two men sat there smoking in silence.
Just then, a woman walked past outside.
She was tall, with an impressive figure, and her hips swayed as she walked, making it impossible to look away.
Chen Jianghai and Lin Jianguo seemed to stare at the woman together, following her with their eyes until she disappeared from view.
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After the woman left, Chen Jianghai and Lin Jianguo’s gazes met, and they exchanged knowing smiles.
Lin Jianguo quickly realized what the scene made them look like—as if he and Chen Jianghai had a close relationship.
At once, he suppressed his smile and glared fiercely at Chen Jianghai.
Chen Jianghai did not mind. He continued smoking slowly, unable to conceal the smile at the corners of his lips.
The first step in winning over his father-in-law could be considered a success.
Country women were always diligent with their hands. Before noon, Xue Chunli and her daughter had already prepared a fairly sumptuous meal.
Xue Chunli placed the dishes in the pot to keep them warm, then said to Lin Wanqiu, “Go outside and wait for now.”
Lin Wanqiu said nothing. She stood up and walked out.
She had been away for quite some time and was beginning to worry about Chen Jianghai.
When she entered the main room, Lin Wanqiu was surprised to find Chen Jianghai and her father sitting together and smoking. The scene was remarkably harmonious.
Lin Wanqiu was completely bewildered.
What had happened while she was in the kitchen?
Xue Chunli came out of the kitchen at that moment as well, and she was equally curious when she saw the scene.
“Old Lin, what are you doing here? Did you clean the courtyard?” Xue Chunli asked sternly.
Lin Jianguo quickly stood up and pointed at Chen Jianghai. “I already told him to clean it.”
“What good is telling him to clean it?”
Xue Chunli’s temper flared immediately. “He’s the kind of person who is lazy and only wants to eat without working. Do you really think telling him to do something will help?”
Lin Jianguo was just about to explain, but Xue Chunli cut him off.
“Lin Jianguo, could you use your head for once? Can’t you be a little more hardworking? Haven’t I suffered enough after all these years with you?”
Xue Chunli raised her voice even higher.
She appeared to be scolding Lin Jianguo, but anyone could tell that every word was meant for Chen Jianghai.
When Lin Wanqiu heard her mother speak this way, she immediately grew anxious, afraid that Chen Jianghai would be upset.
But after hearing it, Chen Jianghai merely smiled faintly and said nothing.
Before they had come, Chen Jianghai had already told her that they were there to eat and that he absolutely would not get into a confrontation with her parents.
Seeing him remain silent instead of trading barbs as he had in the past, Lin Wanqiu secretly breathed a sigh of relief. At the same time, she felt a little sorry for him.
The fact that Chen Jianghai was willing to go this far for her proved that his transformation was truly complete.
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