Chapter 135: The Palm and the Back of the Hand Are Both Flesh
Chen Mother’s perspective on Lin Shuxue is somewhat biased.
This bias naturally leans towards the daughter-in-law…
Who wouldn’t like a kind-hearted, innocent, beautiful girl without parents?
This is a significant reason why she instantly accepted Lin Shuxue.
Of course, this is her subconscious deep down; she doesn’t have time to ponder so much and simply feels sorry for and likes Lin Shuxue.
At the same time, she genuinely likes Cu, the girl Chen Yuan brought home a month ago.
Now she faces a dilemma: Cu saved her son, and she’s also a very good girl.
Then there’s Xiaoxue… who also makes one feel compassion and affection…
Both the palm and the back of the hand are flesh…
All are liked…
Should she make her son choose between them?
That wouldn’t do; they are both still young girls…
She is also unaware that Cu is also without parents.
…
Chen Yuan pushed Chen Jianye out of the door and explained the situation to him, but Chen Jianye didn’t believe him at all.
“What’s your new trick to ask for money this time, you little brat?”
Although a month has passed, it’s still not time for the monthly allowance.
Chen Jianye thought Chen Yuan had come up with some new scheme because he was out of money again.
“What are you talking about? If I wanted money, I would just say so.” Chen Yuan scratched his head, feeling guilty.
He really did come to ask Old Deng for gold coins.
But Xiaoxue is also real, though.
How could Old Deng think that way about him?!
Was I really that bad when I was acting like a sycophant?!
However…
Chen Yuan just went along with it and said, “Hehe… Old Chen, could you explode some gold coins?”
“See! I knew you’d come up with something, you little brat!” Chen Jianye said irritably.
Shaking off Chen Yuan, while feeling sorry for his wife who had been made to cry, he continued to give the money.
“Look, you’ve made your mother cry, and you still want money?!”
“What? I didn’t make her cry; really, if you don’t believe me, you can talk to Xiaoxue later.”
Chen Yuan was explaining when, in the next moment, he received a transfer of 50,000 yuan to his bank account from Chen Jianye.
“This is it for this month,” Chen Jianye said grimly.
When Chen Yuan received the money, he instantly changed his expression, grinning, “Look~ oh~ what is this about~”
Seeing him like this, Chen Jianye continued to be irritable: “You little brat, your allowance for this month is gone.”
“??? Why?!”
Chen Yuan perked up, looking at the transfer.
50,000 yuan, and nearly all of it was gone repairing the house and furniture that Xiaoxue had broken this morning.
“Who told you to make your mother cry?!”
After leaving this remark, Chen Jianye walked straight into the house, giving Chen Yuan no chance to quibble.
“I really didn’t make her cry, Old Chen!”
Chen Yuan was at a loss for words.
“Old Deng? Old Bi Deng?!”
Bang—
The door closed.
Chen Yuan: “……”
This Old Chen…
He really is the most miserable reincarnator; which reincarnator goes home to ask Old Deng for gold coins…
The problem is that these girls just arrived, clumsy and careless; any little mishap can cause him to bleed heavily.
The expenses are indeed quite high.
Having reincarnated, he initially just wanted to enjoy life peacefully, and now look…
If he doesn’t make money soon, he won’t be able to support them.
He is forced onto the path of wealth…
Eh… doesn’t my dad still have a lot of debts no one is repaying?
…
Upon entering the house.
Chen Mother and Xiaoxue had already resumed their normal chatting state, joyfully, and at a glance, they looked like a pair of close mother and daughter.
Chen Jianye approached, although he felt it was Chen Yuan who was causing some nonsense, as he got closer and saw Lin Shuxue’s appearance, he morphed his doubts into curiosity.
Where did this kid find such a beautiful girl to act with him?
“Hello, Uncle.” Lin Shuxue greeted Chen Jianye politely as he approached.
“Mm.”
Chen Jianye nodded in acknowledgment, mentally calculating: she is mannered and graceful, with excellent temperament and good looks…
Which poor child in this world could be so pretty and extraordinary?
She doesn’t seem as pitiful as Chen Yuan described; she is at least the daughter of a prominent family…
I’m so handsome, my wife is so beautiful, and my family conditions aren’t bad; how did I end up with a brat like Chen Yuan…
Chen Yuan: ??????
I heard you cursing me, Old Bi Deng!
Continuing to observe Lin Shuxue, she directly took out the jade hairpin, nicely packaged, that she had prepared.
“Auntie, this is a gift I prepared for you.”
Originally, she planned to give it when leaving the next day, but Lin Shuxue couldn’t wait to hand it to Chen Mother.
This feeling is like how a child wants to surprise their parents; it’s irresistible.
“Why are you giving gifts…”
Chen Mother didn’t expect that gifts would be given upon their first meeting. So, without even looking, she directly pushed it away and refused.
With her own child coming home, who is there to receive gifts? It should be her, as the elder, giving gifts instead!
So, Chen Mother turned to Chen Jianye and said:
“Chen Jianye! Go inside and get two red envelopes for the kids.”
Huh? Another offering? Is this kid waiting here for me?
Chen Jianye’s heart dropped, casting a resentful glance at Chen Yuan by the door.
“What are you looking at me for? Go prepare the red envelopes,” Chen Yuan’s eyes retorted.
“No need, Uncle.” Lin Shuxue, having grown up beside Chen Yuan and being raised in the village, is quite adept at such etiquette.
Furthermore, she originally came from a poor background and is even better at reading people’s expressions and empathizing.
“Auntie, I prepared this before coming. Please don’t refuse it. If you don’t accept it, how would I have the face to treat you like my mother…”
“This is the only remaining thing from my family, and it’s the only thing I can take out…”
“If you don’t accept it, I would feel uncomfortable…”
“Oh dear, this is your only sentiment; how could I accept it?” Chen Mother said, feeling conflicted and pained.
The two continued to push back and forth.
Hearing this, Chen Jianye became the mediator and generously said, “Oh come on, the child has good intentions; just accept it.”
He didn’t think it would be a very expensive gift.
Since it’s a token of goodwill, as an elder, just accept it; what’s the harm?
At worst, he would repay the kid more in the future.
Little did he know that he subconsciously already considered Xiaoxue to be the unfortunate child Chen Yuan spoke of.
After saying this, he stood up to prepare two big red envelopes for Lin Shuxue…
“Oh dear… what do you want their things for…” Chen Mother shot a disapproving glare at Chen Jianye.
Lin Shuxue, however, smiled and took the opportunity to further persuade Chen Mother:
“Uncle has agreed; Auntie, you should accept it.”
“Tsk… eh… silly girl…” Chen Mother affectionately said, loving this kind-hearted girl even more.
In a sense, she was genuinely moved that at her age, she suddenly has a daughter.
This is also one of the reasons she wanted a daughter-in-law, to have a warm little cotton-padded jacket.
Looking at it this way, her wish seems to be fulfilled now.
If only this girl could pair up with her son…
That would be great… beautiful and kind-hearted, understanding of gratitude…
She wouldn’t have to worry about her son’s future hardship.
And she knows the background…
She wondered what this girl thinks, whether she likes her son…
Will she… look at that brat like Cu did previously, with eyes full of him…
