Chapter 287: The Lin family bloodline is actually closer to the Chen family

Chen Yang and Zhao Qian took Lin Xiaomi shopping on the street, buying a pile of new clothes and bedding, filling both of their vehicles.

Because Xiaomi is still a child, when Chen Yang picked clothes he didn't deliberately go for big brands; instead he focused on the fabric and comfort.

As for the bedding, he chose a high-end four-piece set made of 100-count long-staple cotton fabric. The filling he selected was the goose down with the best warmth.

Winter in Xingcheng is unusually cold; to help Xiaomi quickly adapt to such harsh weather, keeping warm is especially important.

After Zhao Qian tried the goose-down filling, she was immediately won over by its comfort. Without hesitation she demanded that Chen Yang replace all the bedding at home with the long-staple cotton four-piece set and goose-down filling.

Although the cotton quilt custom-made by Chen Chunmei was thick, it weighed over ten kilograms, making turning over unusually difficult. By comparison, the goose-down filling is not only light but also provides better warmth.

Since Chen Yang isn't short of money, Zhao Qian naturally also hopes to spend the winter a bit more comfortably.

After returning home, because they bought too much, Chen Yang took Xiaomi to make another trip to the underground parking lot.

Meanwhile, seeing Chen Yang bring back a pile of bedding, Chen Chunmei started nagging again.

"All the bedding at home is newly bought. You've brought back even more, and you don't know how to save at all!"

Zhao Qian immediately retorted: "Mom, this goose-down quilt is light and warm, much better than the cotton quilt you bought. If you try it, I guarantee you'll throw away your old cotton quilt."

"I think I should throw you out instead!" Chen Chunmei glared at Zhao Qian and said unhappily, "Your brother doesn't make money easily either. You're so extravagant, you could blow through any amount of money."

"Aunt, these don't cost much." Chen Yang, worried they'd start arguing again, hurriedly said: "Your custom-made cotton quilt is warm, but it's indeed a bit heavy. Since we can afford to switch to a lighter blanket, there's no harm in doing so. Besides, this quilt is of good quality and can last many years."

Chen Chunmei felt the goose-down filling; it was indeed light and soft, so she didn't say anything else.

Zhao Qian quickly pulled Xiaomi to his bedroom to change the new bedding. After finishing, she also changed the bedding in her own room.

When the tidying up was almost done, Hu Qingwan arrived with Lin Wei and Du Yue'e just in time at the Chen household.

Hu Qingwan first exchanged a few pleasantries with Chen Chunmei, then, after the latter went to cook, she said to Lin Xiaomi: "Xiaomi, take grandmother to see your room."

Although Lin Xiaomi wasn't very happy about Hu Qingwan's refusal to take him in, since she was Chen Yang's mother-in-law, he silently brought her to his new room.

Chen Chunmei's house has a three-bedroom, two-living-room layout; besides the master bedroom of Chen Chunmei and her husband and Zhao Qian's secondary bedroom, there is also a guest room.

Lin Xiaomi now lives in the guest room. Apart from some of Zhao Qian's books placed inside, everything else consists of the clothes and bedding Chen Yang newly provided for Lin Xiaomi.

Hu Qingwan felt the bedding, then opened the wardrobe to look at the new clothes Chen Yang had bought for Lin Xiaomi, and felt very satisfied. She said to Chen Yang: "Child, for the Lin family's sake you've spent money again! As your mother-in-law, I really don't know how to thank you."

Chen Yang laughed: "Mom, you're being too polite; it doesn't cost much. As long as Xiaomi can live comfortably, that's enough."

Hu Qingwan nodded, then turned her head to look at Lin Xiaomi. She said with a hint of self-reproach: "Xiaomi, it's not that grandmother doesn't like you. Moreover, your aunt is pregnant, so I need to prioritize taking care of her. If I left you at the Lin household, you'd just be neglected."

Lin Xiaomi lowered his head and remained silent; the water in his eyes began to swirl.

Seeing this, Hu Qingwan gently stroked his head and said softly: "Don't worry, great-grandfather and grandmother won't abandon you. When we have time, we'll all come to see you."

Lin Xiaomi still kept his head down, and tears began to pour from his eye sockets.

Hu Qingwan let out a soft sigh. This trouble was originally stirred up by Old Master Lin, but now it's fallen to her to clean up. Had she known earlier, she should have firmly opposed letting Lin Dashan go to Yunnan Province back then.

"Xiaomi, if you don't want to stay here, then go back to Qingshui with grandmother! That place has always been your home."

"No, I won't go back…" Upon hearing Hu Qingwan say he should return to Qingshui, Lin Xiaomi anxiously lifted his head and pleaded: "Grandmother, I… I'm doing fine here!"

Seeing his strong resistance to returning to Qingshui, Hu Qingwan's self-reproach grew a bit more.

"Then just stay here. If you need anything, feel free to call grandmother."

"Mm!" Lin Xiaomi nodded firmly. Although they had only been together for a day, the warmth the Chen family could give him is something no one else besides his parents could provide. He didn't want to lose such a good new home.

Hu Qingwan didn't say anything else, then turned and left Lin Xiaomi's room.

Meanwhile, Lin Xiaomi worried that Hu Qingwan might change her mind again, so he stayed in his room and didn't come out until Zhao Qian called him to eat, at which point he reluctantly walked out slowly.

"Xiaomi, you don't need to worry; since grandmother promised you could stay here, she won't go back on her word." Hu Qingwan could clearly see the child's thoughts.

However, she also couldn't figure it out. What kind of magic did Chen Chunmei use to make Lin Xiaomi, who carries Lin family blood, grow closer to the Chen family?

After finishing the meal, Lin Xiaomi sneaked back to his room, and even when Hu Qingwan left the Chen household he didn't come out to see her off.

This result left Hu Qingwan feeling quite uneasy.

She asked Lin Wei: "Weiwei, did Mom go overboard yesterday at home?"

Lin Wei laughed and said: "You yourself said that; do I still need to give an answer?"

Seeing her daughter's gloating expression, Hu Qingwan couldn't help but snort coldly: "Heartless, I'm not doing this for you. You've only just married Chen Yang, and the old master already had Lin Xiaomi live with you. On what grounds should my daughter and son-in-law pay for his past mistakes?"

Lin Wei this time fully agreed with Hu Qingwan's view and also began to complain: "Grandfather really is something. No matter where Shan Ge works as a policeman, it's the same, yet they insisted on sending him to Yunnan Province—and to the most dangerous anti-drug unit at that. Now the situation has reached an irreparable point, and he's pushing all the blame onto others."

"Forget it, who made him an elder?" Hu Qingwan said helplessly: "I just hope Xiaomi can have a better life in the Chen family."

"Mom, rest assured. Auntie aside from being a bit naggy, she's really a good person. Xiaomi living with them is actually the best outcome for now." Lin Wei still has confidence in the Chen Chunmei family. Especially Chen Yang—since they got their marriage license, he's never let her down.