Chapter 88

Weiwei, a man should focus on his career. Chen Yang's current achievements didn't come easily; if you're unhappy living apart, just apply for a transfer to Xingcheng.

I'm not going! My current job is quite good.

Do not impose on others what you yourself do not desire—such a simple principle, don't you understand it as a college student?

All right, I'll let him go to Xingcheng to fool around—will that do?

Lin Jianguo took out a cigarette from his pocket, wanting to ease his frustration, but Hu Qingwan glared at him, so he put it back. He felt this weekend was a bit hard to endure—his daughter was disobedient, his wife was strict; still, going to work was comfortable.

Chen Yang also felt uncomfortable. Since confirming his relationship with Lin Wei, he had deliberately kept his distance from the women around him. He hadn't expected to be suspected either. 'Wife, come on, tell me who's been fooling around?'

Lin Wei said, 'Just because you don't have it now doesn't mean you won't in the future. I'm just giving you a preventive shot in advance.'

Chen Yang gave her a glance. What's up with this woman today? Why is she suddenly acting up?

'Weiwei, spouses should trust each other. Baseless rumors are best not spread—they'll affect your marital feelings.' Hu Qingwan also couldn't stand Lin Wei's behavior. At least according to her investigation, Chen Yang is innocent.

Lin Wei pouted and said, 'You two are both speaking for outsiders—who exactly is your own flesh and blood?'

Hu Qingwan looked at her daughter, bewildered, and said, 'Chen Yang is already married to you—he's our son-in-law; how could he be an outsider?'

'Like that…' Lin Wei suddenly gave Chen Yang a mysterious smile and said, 'Did you hear that? Remember to treat them well.'

Chen Yang was left bewildered by her, and could only nod in agreement with her words.

Hu Qingwan, however, seemed to have understood something, sighed, got up, and went to the kitchen to cook.

After Hu Qingwan left, Lin Wei immediately pulled Chen Yang back into her room and fiercely released her longing.

Chen Yang already knew the room's soundproofing was poor, so he didn't dare go too far. After Lin Wei's emotions settled, he softly asked, 'What's wrong with you today? Is there something I don't know about?'

'No.' Lin Wei gave a sly laugh and said, 'I'm just testing your standing in this family.'

Chen Yang was speechless. Who tests like that? He almost died of embarrassment.

However, judging from the earlier situation, at least Lin Jianguo and Hu Qingwan had accepted his status as son-in-law. His mood instantly improved.

Lin Wei turned the topic back to Chen Yang's work: 'You've put all your business focus on Xingcheng; my older sister will definitely be disappointed. Later I'll have to smooth things over with her. How do you think you should compensate me?'

Chen Yang lifted her onto the bed, grinning wickedly, and said, 'How about giving you a big, fat son?'

Lin Wei gave Chen Yang a glance. 'You have it? I'm not mentally prepared to be a mother yet.'

Chen Yang wouldn't give up, and urged again, 'I can take full-time care of the child.'

Lin Wei snorted, 'First take full-time care of me. Once I'm comfortable, then we can discuss continuing the family line.'

Chen Yang felt the topic was going nowhere, so he could only give up.

The two lingered in the room a while longer, until Lin Feng and his wife returned, restoring calm.

Lin Feng couldn't stop praising Chen Yang's new car. 'Chen Yang, this Land Rover is so cool—I wish I could drive it every day!'

Chen Yang said, 'Brother, if you like this car, take it and drive it. Later I'll drive my sister-in-law's Jetta to Xingcheng.'

Lin Feng shouted his approval repeatedly. Meanwhile, Lin Jianguo beside him frowned tightly, his face full of disapproval.

Lin Jianguo put on a stern face and solemnly told Lin Feng, 'You're just an ordinary policeman—driving such a nice car, what would the public think when they see it? Don't you feel we're getting special treatment or have improper income? This would not only damage your personal image but could also smear the whole police force.'

Lin Feng sighed regretfully and reluctantly returned the keys to Chen Yang. Since childhood, he's basically unable to do anything Lin Jianguo disagrees with.

Chen Yang had wanted to voice his opinion too, but Lin Wei pinched him from below, forcing him to give up.

This family lunch was the most pleasant meal Chen Yang and Lin Wei had since getting their marriage certificate. After this period of getting along, Lin Jianguo and his wife had fully accepted Chen Yang's presence. Lin Feng and his wife had also consistently supported him. Now the only one who remained noncommittal was Old Master Lin.

However, Chen Yang didn't intend to please everyone. As long as Lin Wei didn't change her heart, he wasn't worried that Old Master Lin would try to break them up.

After lunch, Du Yue'e told Chen Yang a piece of news she had just received.

Chen Yang, there are a few shops opposite our store undergoing renovation, and I heard they're also dealing in agricultural products.

Chen Yang was also a bit surprised; he hadn't expected competitors to appear so quickly. 'Have you checked their background to see if they're related to the Zhang Group?'

Du Yue'e didn't understand Chen Yang's meaning. 'What does that have to do with the Zhang Group?'

Chen Yang said, 'If it's ordinary business competition, I'll accompany them anytime. If the Zhang Group is pulling strings behind the scenes, I'll definitely find a way to make them suffer.'

At that moment, Lin Wei interjected, 'Zhang Jun was sent by his father to a rehab center for treatment and hasn't come out yet.'

Chen Yang felt a bit regretful; if Zhang Jun were to develop a drug addiction, the Zhang Group would really be finished. What a pity, what a pity!

'By the way, has Zhao Shunfa come out yet?'

'He has come out, borrowed two thousand yuan from me for travel expenses and headed south. I heard his mother's surgery was also very successful.'

Upon hearing that Zhao Shunfa had gone south, Chen Yang also breathed a sigh of relief.

Over there, job opportunities are plentiful; as long as he wants to get by, he won't worry about finding work.

Spears are easy to dodge, hidden arrows hard to guard against. Zhao Shunfa is often used by Zhang Jun and lacks principles himself. If one day he can't even afford a meal and returns to his old trade, his troubles will keep coming one after another.

To know oneself and the enemy, after the meal Chen Yang didn't take Lin Wei straight home but instead went for a round at Twin Forest Market.

He drove his car to Twin Forest Market, took a close look, and indeed there was a storefront under renovation diagonally opposite the intersection. Chen Yang named his supermarket 'Old People's Agricultural Products Life Supermarket,' while they directly called theirs 'Old Farmer's Agricultural Products Life Supermarket.' The competitive atmosphere was already quite obvious.

Chen Yang had a stable, high-quality supply channel from the production areas. Even when facing some market fluctuations and operational pressure, the overall loss remained relatively small.

Since someone has taken the initiative to challenge him, he also wants to gauge the opponent's true strength. If they can last a month without closing shop, that would truly be interesting.

Chen Yang even thought of sending an undercover agent over to give them a boost. He was a bit worried that the other side's supply might be insufficient...