Lin Chuxia had just entered the house when Sun Lanlan came up to her, “Chuxia, you’re finally back, I’ve missed you so much.”
“Just a few days, and you’re already missing me this much.”
While she was speaking, she noticed that the people behind her hadn’t followed. She turned her head and saw Qin Yang standing at the door, looking at the signboard.
Sun Lanlan also saw Qin Yang, and even though she had seen him at Lin Chuxia’s wedding, she couldn’t help but be dazzled by him again.
She whispered in Lin Chuxia’s ear, “Chuxia, I think you’ve really hit the jackpot, snagging such an outstanding man.”
Lin Chuxia also felt lucky, considering Qin Yang was her rebirth bonus package.
“Stop teasing, grab me something to eat, some cooked dishes and small dishes too.”
They hadn’t eaten well on the train, and now that they were back at their own restaurant, of course, they had to appease their stomachs first.
Before long, everyone in the restaurant knew that Lin Chuxia was back, and her husband had come back with her.
Granny Sun saw Qin Yang and her compliments were free-flowing, praising how well-matched the couple was, and how excellent Lin Chuxia’s taste in men was, flattering her so much she could almost dig out a mansion with her toes.
Qin Yang, that silly guy, just smiled happily, taking pride in the praise.
Right after the couple finished eating, Su Wensong came over.
He had heard that Lin Chuxia was back and specifically came to find her, but he didn’t expect that Lin Chuxia had returned with her husband.
Seeing her husband was injured, he didn’t say much else but asked if they needed a car ride home.
Lin Chuxia sensed something, “Is there something wrong with the restaurant?”
She had detected something unusual in Sun Lanlan’s tone earlier.
Su Wensong thought for a moment and said, “There is a bit of an issue, but it’s not something that can be resolved quickly. It’s getting late, you should go home and rest, we can talk more tomorrow.”
“Okay, have Houzi give us a ride home, I’ll head back first, we’ll talk tomorrow if there’s anything.”
She had been away for over ten days, even if there really was an issue, it wouldn’t hurt to wait a bit longer.
However, the moment Su Wensong appeared, Qin Yang’s radar went off, his gaze discerning and cautious as he sized up the man.
The man wasn’t particularly tall, had an average build, and had a complexion that was neither fair nor dark, adorned with a pair of glasses.
What stood out most was his demeanor; he spoke with Lin Chuxia neither servile nor overbearing, and despite being her subordinate, he had a calmness that suggested he was in control of everything.
He even told Lin Chuxia to go home and rest, saying they could talk tomorrow.
This subordinate, facing his boss with news to report, was this calm about it?
Qin Yang remembered this guy must be the educated youth who had been sent to the countryside; having worked in rural areas for many years, his skin was still whiter than his older brother’s, truly fitting the term ’pretty boy’ as his brother had described.
Qin Yang scrutinized him further, making comparisons in his mind.
He wasn’t as tall as him, his build wasn’t as good as his, his skin wasn’t as fair, and his gaze wasn’t as sharp…
“Qin Yang?”
His arm was nudged, and he realized Lin Chuxia was calling him.
“Huh? What is it?”
“This is Su Wensong, the key member of our restaurant I mentioned to you before.”
After introducing Su Wensong to Qin Yang, she then introduced Qin Yang to Su Wensong, “This is my husband, Qin Yang,” just as she had introduced him to others in the restaurant earlier.
Su Wensong had already noticed Qin Yang and guessed his identity. He instinctively stretched out his right hand, “Hello, I am Su Wensong, I always hear Mr. Lin mention you.”
Qin Yang, looking somewhat aloof, glanced at his own right hand in a sling, “Sorry, it’s not very convenient for me, I am Chuxia’s husband, Qin Yang.”
“Oh sorry, I’ll call a car for you guys right now.”
Watching Su Wensong leave, Qin Yang couldn’t help but feel delighted inside.
His wife often talks about him with her colleagues? Does that mean he holds a significant place in her heart? And looking at this guy, he doesn’t seem like much, easily defeated.
Lin Chuxia saw through his little thoughts, pinched his arm, and whispered so only the two of them could hear, “Satisfied?”
Qin Yang played dumb, “Wife, what are you talking about?”
“Petty!”
……
Lin Chuxia and Qin Yang went home together, and Mr. and Mrs. Qin were thrilled to see them.
Even though their younger son had an injured arm, it didn’t seem like much to them. Village kids get bumps and bruises all the time; broken arms and legs happen, and they heal.
The young son had come home for the Chinese New Year just as they entered the twelfth lunar month, providing a good opportunity for him to bond with his daughter-in-law. Who knows, during this period, they might even get good news about her pregnancy.
By evening, when Qin Han and Zhang Guilan got home, the lively atmosphere at home reached its peak.
Zhang Guilan and Mrs. Qin didn’t let Lin Chuxia help in the kitchen; the two of them cooked several dishes, and the family enjoyed a joyful reunion dinner.
After dinner, knowing that the couple hadn’t rested well as they had been traveling for a few days by train, they quickly urged them to retire to their room.
Seeing their return, Mr. Qin had already lit the coal stove in their room, boiled some hot water; the room was warm and cozy.
As Lin Chuxia helped Qin Yang take off his thick clothes, she said, “Tomorrow, I’ll take you to see my master. Whether it’s applying medicine or acupuncture, as long as my master agrees to treat you, there’s always hope for your arm.”
These past days, Lin Chuxia had secretly swapped their drinking water with Spiritual Spring water.
Qin Yang’s holiday, although long, was limited. He hoped that in this month, his injury could be rehabilitated as much as possible.
“Wait a moment; I’ll get a basin for you to soak your feet.”
Qin Yang wanted to speak, but she had already gone out; he could only wait eagerly for her to return with the basin. When she finally placed the basin with warm water at his feet, he blurted out,
“Wife, let me wash your feet instead, you’ve been working hard these past few days.”
Lin Chuxia saw right through his little scheme and gave him a stern look.
Qin Yang, feeling even more itchy-hearted under her gaze, said, “Wife, I really know I was wrong, and my arm has improved a lot. Seeing you, my injury has healed by more than half, really no lying, you see I can lift it now and move it freely…”
“Ah… you foolish man…” Lin Chuxia saw he was about to move and quickly stopped him, “If you don’t listen, I will really get angry.”
Qin Yang immediately behaved, but with a cheeky expression, “So you mean you weren’t angry before? If you weren’t angry, you can’t always make me live like a monk. Wife, I really have no issues, it’s just my arm that’s out of commission, not the other part, but if you keep letting me just watch and not partake, it won’t be long before that’s out of commission too…”
Lin Chuxia really didn’t know what to do with him; had someone told her half a year ago that Qin Yang was so shameless, she would never have believed it.
Thinking back to half a year ago, that aloof man who had dazzled her at first sight, and now looking at the man in front of her…
Really, what a sin. How did she turn this little wolf dog into such a state?
“Let’s wash the feet first, the water will get cold soon.”
Upon hearing this, Qin Yang’s eyes lit up, knowing from her words that his wife agreed.
“Let’s wash them together.”
He started pulling off his socks with one hand, his eyes never leaving Lin Chuxia, his bright smile almost blinding her.