Chapter 449: Chapter 449: The Lin Family’s Live-in Son-in-law
The young man from the countryside was named Wang Dashu. He glanced at Aunt Lin, overwhelmed by the attention.
He said awkwardly, "Ma’am, we’re from the countryside. My name is Wang Dashu. The three of us came to the city to find wives."
He was so intimidated by Aunt Lin’s dignified, wealthy air that he couldn’t help but speak the truth.
If he hadn’t been so terrified, he probably would have told Aunt Lin that they were there to find their goddess, Xu Lin.
He, Wang Gousheng, and their leader, Wang Yuejin, were the most outstanding young men in their village. Countless village girls wanted to marry them.
As for which one of them their goddess Xu Lin might choose, they didn’t care. As long as she was willing to marry one of their sworn brothers, that was all that mattered.
In reality, he and Gou Sheng knew that Wang Yuejin, the son of their production brigade’s leader, was the most exceptional young man in their village.
He was also their leader. Although the three of them were considered outstanding in the village, they felt a bit timid and insecure coming to the big city. That was why they had agreed to come together—to give each other courage.
Only after arriving in the city did the three of them realize that Xu Lin didn’t like them. In fact, she avoided them every day as if they were the plague.
But Wang Yuejin refused to believe it. He insisted they were childhood sweethearts and that his goddess was just being a little finicky.
He claimed she couldn’t stand their dark, rustic appearances, and that once they found jobs in the big city and settled down, she would come to like him!
But in a city as huge as the Imperial City, how could finding a job be so easy!
Aunt Lin was stunned. ’Are young men from the countryside all this bold nowadays?’
’Daring to come to the big city on their own just to find a wife?’
From their sheer drive, she could tell the three of them had guts.
Her own daughter had been married for several years without having children. The daughter had complained a few times that her son-in-law was too skinny and couldn’t perform in that department.
’This young man is tall and built like an ox. Although he’s a bit dark, his rugged features aren’t ugly. If his skin were a bit fairer, he might even be handsome.’
’More importantly, he would definitely be able to perform.’
With that, Aunt Lin’s tone became even more enthusiastic. "Young man—oh, no, Xiao Wang, what do you think of my daughter here?"
As she spoke, she shifted to the side, revealing her elder daughter, Lin Qingya, to Wang Dashu.
Lin Qingya’s name had been given to her by Mr. Geng. But later, after the Geng Family fell on hard times, she divorced, took her children, and went by the surname Lin.
She was sitting right next to Aunt Lin. Although she had been married for a few years before getting divorced, she was still only twenty-seven.
She was quite pretty, and especially in the eyes of a rural youth like Wang Dashu, she was a breathtaking beauty.
Lin Qingya was arrogant, had a terrible temper, and was disrespectful to her elders, constantly throwing her husband’s family into turmoil.
She had angered her father-in-law and mother-in-law so badly that they had been hospitalized several times. In the end, her ex-husband couldn’t tolerate it anymore and divorced her.
For her part, Lin Qingya despised her husband for being scrawny and unable to satisfy her in bed.
That was why she took out her frustrations on his family, either by beating or cursing them. Still, she had never dreamed it would end in divorce.
The final straw that led to the divorce was when she beat her brother-in-law until he was bloody. She had to choose between divorce and going to jail.
With no other choice, she agreed to the divorce. Her grandfather and father had the power to pull some strings for her, but they were unwilling to help.
That was why she didn’t want to return to the Geng Family. Her mother had promised to find her a live-in husband who would move into the Lin household, so she would never have to suffer at the hands of in-laws again.
This simple, honest young man from the countryside seemed to be the perfect candidate her mother had in mind. And to her, he looked acceptable enough.
So, Lin Qingya lowered her head slightly, her face blushing, tacitly accepting her mother’s decision.
Wang Dashu, being from the countryside, knew none of this. All he saw was that Lin Qingya, next to Aunt Lin, was as beautiful as an immortal.
Her skin, in particular, was fair with a rosy glow, like a ripe peach from his hometown.
After just one look, his heart began to pound, and a faint blush crept across his deeply tanned face.
But the mother and daughter from the Lin Family couldn’t see him blush—his skin was too dark.
Wang Dashu stammered, completely flustered, "M-Ma’am... w-what are you saying? How could I possibly be worthy enough to marry your daughter?"
"Xiao Wang, just call me Aunt Lin. First, tell me a little about your family situation."
Wang Dashu’s family was the one with the most children in their village. He had three older brothers, two older sisters, two younger brothers, and one younger sister.
That was why all the village girls wanted to marry him. There was strength in numbers, after all. In the past, his family earned more work points, so when others were sallow and gaunt with hunger, his family could always eat their fill.
Even after the brothers established their own households, no one in the village dared to bully their wives or children. Again, there was strength in numbers.
After hearing Wang Dashu’s story, Aunt Lin was even more satisfied. ’With so many children in his family, they would surely agree to let him marry into ours,’ she thought.
It was a classic case of a mother-in-law liking her potential son-in-law more and more. Aunt Lin instructed Wang Dashu, "Aunt Lin has a very good feeling about you. We’ll talk more about this when we get back.
"Right now, we’re going to fight someone. I don’t know how you found your way here, but whoever sent you definitely has ill intentions."
"Why are you so sure, Aunt Lin?" Wang Dashu asked. Just a moment ago, he had been quite moved, thinking his goddess had not only found them a job but also a pretty city wife for him.
"Think about it. We’re going to a fight. If someone gets killed, won’t you be the ones going to jail?"
Wang Dashu: "..."
’My brother’s goddess is truly heartless,’ he thought. ’Good thing I’ve found my own goddess. From now on, she’ll be the one I cherish most.’
"But don’t be scared, Xiao Wang," Aunt Lin added. "Just protect the two of us later. We won’t be participating in the fight."
"Okay, I’ll listen to you, Aunt Lin. Should I tell my two brothers?"
"Let’s see how it goes. If there aren’t many of them and they don’t look tough, tell your friends not to get involved. If someone gets killed, they’ll definitely be the ones going to prison."
Aunt Lin spoke with chilling sincerity. The Lin Family couldn’t possibly get into trouble, so someone had to be the scapegoat, right?
Wang Yuejin and Wang Gousheng weren’t as lucky as Wang Dashu. No one told them what they were actually there to do.
However, they weren’t stupid. From the chatter in the car, they had already figured out they were going to a fight.
Still, the two of them were inwardly grateful to Xu Lin. Even if it was a job that involved fighting, it was still a gig where they got to ride in a private car.
Everyone in the Lin Family’s car was lost in their own thoughts, but the vehicle was still speeding quickly toward Hualin Road.
Meanwhile, after school, Gu Jiaojiao had already arrived alone on Hualin Road to wait for Lin Sisi. She had come by motorcycle and made good time.
Gu Jiaojiao had already taken off her woolen coat. She was wearing a sweatshirt and jeans, with a pair of white leather sneakers on her feet.
She had rummaged for these clothes and shoes in her spatial inventory, which contained both men’s and women’s styles.
That was why she and Su Shuochi wore matching couple’s outfits every day.
At this moment, the secluded Hualin Road was almost deserted. Gu Jiaojiao parked her motorcycle.
She had a backpack on, which was empty, but she could pull out anything she needed from it at any time.
With her slender figure, she sat sideways on the motorcycle, legs crossed, her long black hair cascading over one shoulder.
The members of the Lin Family, including the three young men from the countryside, saw this version of Gu Jiaojiao the moment they stepped out of the car.
She was as beautiful as an immortal stepping out of a painting.
