Chapter 269: Nineties: Spring Water Family Chapter 269: My Daughter, From Now On Will Follow Her Son-in-Law and Enjoy Blessings

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Protagonist:

Lin Xiyu

"Mm-hmm."

Zhang Juan nodded gratefully, taking her words to heart.

"This child is thirteen years old?"

After Chen Xiulan entered, she had been kept talking by her female cousin the whole time, and only now did she have the chance to carefully size up the young girl before her.

"Yes."

Lin Xiyu answered for Zhang Juan.

"She does look a bit frail."

Looking at Zhang Juan's thin face, Chen Xiulan couldn't help but feel a pang of pity.

"Parents like that are worse than pigs and dogs."

After Lin Xiyu had a child, she empathized deeply; what she couldn't stand most was children being bullied and abused.

Just thinking of that kind of situation made her furious, wishing she could personally step in and give the abuser a severe beating.

"Compared to him, your mother counts as merciful, right?"

Chen Xiulan's eyelid twitched, and she suddenly blurted out: "At least she never beat you like that, abused you like that, right?"

Lin Xiyu: "..."

Her maternal grandmother's train of thought really caught one off guard.

"Did Xiyu get beaten when she was little?"

Grandpa Gu's wife at the side saw something was off and spoke up in time to help ease the awkwardness.

Lin Xiyu gave an embarrassed smile: "Who didn't have a mischievous phase as a child..."

"Couldn't tell."

Grandpa Gu's wife smiled meaningfully: "My impression of Xiyu has always been that she's very gentle and virtuous."

"I think so too..."

Guben pretended not to know anything and said with a straight face: "Can't imagine how naughty my wife could have been as a child."

"You don't have to cover for her like this."

Chen Xiulan laughed in anger: "I'm her birth mother, how would I not know how naughty she was?"

"Hey hey, let's not talk about this anymore..."

The female cousin, thinking Zhang Juan still needed to ask her for care and not wanting things to get too stiff, forced herself to smooth things over: "I have three thousand yuan in cash here, Second Aunt, you take it first, I'll personally deliver the rest to your home in a couple of days..."

"No need to rush the money..."

Chen Xiulan indeed shifted her attention; her mouth said no need to give it, but her movements weren't slow at all, nimbly taking it over.

"Juanzi, call her Aunt Lan."

The female cousin signaled Zhang Juan with her eyes again: "From now on you'll live at Aunt Lan's house, follow Aunt Lan and study hard."

"Hello, Aunt Lan."

Zhang Juan bowed somewhat stiffly to Chen Xiulan, bending at the waist.

"This child is quite polite."

Chen Xiulan accepted it calmly, very satisfied with her obedience.

"With Juanzi entrusted to Second Aunt, I'm at ease."

The female cousin, having settled a worry, left in a flash: "Still have some business at the company, I'll go first."

"I won't stay here either, I'll just check on the babies and go back."

Chen Xiulan also lost the mood to continue chatting, stood up from the chair, and went into the bedroom next door herself.

"Phew."

Seeing she no longer clung to the previous topic, Lin Xiyu let out a relieved breath.

Guben leaned over to her side, lowered his voice and asked: "What's up with your mom? Suddenly such a big temper?"

"Maybe she got stimulated."

Lin Xiyu guessed privately: "Thought I was taking a dig at her."

"Is it reliable, entrusting Zhang Juan to her?"

"What's unreliable about it?"

"Her temper..."

Guben glanced at Zhang Juan with some worry: "When she flares up she's pretty volatile too, I'm afraid the little girl won't be able to take it."

"Won't happen."

Lin Xiyu knew her mother well: "My mom, she's a total money-grubber, you can rest absolutely assured, even just for the sake of three hundred yuan a day, she'll treat Zhang Juan like an ancestor, absolutely won't show her the slightest impatience."

Guben: "......."

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A daughter knows her mother best; the facts turned out exactly as Lin Xiyu predicted. Driven by Grandpa Mao, Chen Xiulan was more motivated than ever.

She was incredibly dedicated to tutoring homework, even more so than when she forced her own son to skip grades back then.

Zhang Juan wasn't stupid, just had too weak a foundation; under her tutoring, once her knowledge accumulated to a certain extent, her mind seemed to open up like a sudden enlightenment, becoming smart and clever.

After several months of careful guidance, she successfully tested into a decent middle school in September of the following year, before the new semester arrived.

The female cousin did not go back on her word and continued to provide assistance until she finished all her studies.

Zhang Juan was also a child who knew gratitude; after graduating from university, she voluntarily gave up the opportunity to work in Shenzhen and stayed in Jinan to help the female cousin manage the business.

Zhang Ershan abused a child and was sentenced by the Court to one year of fixed-term imprisonment.

Right after the sentencing, Zhang Hongmei, relying on the fact that she was the maternal aunt's female cousin, came to the house with her mother-in-law to cause trouble several times, but Guben scared them off with the charge of intimidation and threats.

Since then, the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law pair behaved themselves and never dared to appear before the family again.

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A younger sister who attended classes for free went to the training class, then an older sister who attended classes for free came; the two sisters attended classes together for free, so naturally they could not escape the management's eyes.

Wu Meng learned the inside story and came to the Old House again, letting out a long string of exclamations.

"It's already the 20th century, why is the phenomenon of favoring sons over daughters still so severe?"

"Women not only have to work, but also bear sons and daughters, and take care of the family; life pressure is already very great, yet they still have to suffer discrimination."

"Damn it, it's just too, too, too unfair!"

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"Alright alright, don't be angry, drink some water, moisten your throat."

Seeing she was so angry she was swearing, Lin Xiyu hurriedly brewed her a cup of tea to let her cool down.

"Xiyu, I have an idea..."

Wu Meng stared at the tea leaves floating on the water in a daze for a moment, then suddenly her eyes lit up and she raised her head in pleasant surprise.

"You say it, I'm listening."

Lin Xiyu sat upright properly, assuming an attentive listening posture.

"I want to use my meager strength to do a bit for female compatriots."

Wu Meng said seriously: "From now on, our training institution will only recruit women and not men, leaving job positions as much as possible to female teachers in need."

"This idea is not bad."

Lin Xiyu very strongly played along in support.

"You agree too, great."

Wu Meng was overjoyed: "I knew you were the best, you would definitely support me."

"Actually, when I first started the training class, I had this idea."

Lin Xiyu told the truth: "Not only because I wanted to seek welfare for female comrades-in-arms, but there was a deeper consideration; online there are frequent exposures of male teachers molesting female students, and I was very indignant when I saw them at the time; after having my own daughter, I couldn't stand hearing about such things even more."

"I'm the same."

Wu Meng said with deep feeling: "Thinking that someone would dare to bully Nuan Nuan like that, I just want to strangle him with my own hands."

"The influence of this kind of thing is extremely vile..."

Lin Xiyu added: "For us people running a training institution, it is also a warning, requiring strict prevention."

"What you said is too right."

Wu Meng felt strong agreement: "Current students' parents also care a lot about this; I've encountered several female students' parents who, when inquiring about one-on-one tutoring, specifically asked if it was a male or female teacher; they were unwilling to accept male teachers, insisting it must be a female teacher."

"That's it."

Lin Xiyu nodded: "Those students' parents are also thinking so thoroughly out of protection for their children."

"Raising a daughter is really not easy."

Wu Meng exclaimed with emotion: "Having to worry this much when she's so small; if a boy causes trouble outside, at worst he gets beaten up, but a girl is different, you have to worry about encountering bad people, being bullied by hoodlums, personal safety not guaranteed, going out the door you have to be anxious and fearful..."

"So."

Lin Xiyu waved her fist, a little smug: "My dad had the most foresight; learning dance is not as good as learning martial arts, having the ability to protect oneself, walking anywhere without fear."

"Right!"

Wu Meng slapped her thigh, energized: "I also have to let my daughter learn some self-defense skills; martial arts aren't popular now, might as well learn Taekwondo; maybe when she grows up she can participate in the Olympics or something, become a world champion, and I as her mother can also bask in the glory."

"I think it'll work."

Lin Xiyu very strongly played along in support: "Your Nuan Nuan has a sturdy physique, truly has the talent to be an athlete; if she really becomes a world champion, I as her grandmother can also share in the glory and bring honor to the family."

"Hahaha."

Wu Meng loved hearing others praise her daughter most; Lin Xiyu's words, every single one hit her heart, making her beam with joy.

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"Mengmeng, there's more..."

Lin Xiyu waited until she laughed enough, then continued talking business: "Your proposal about wanting to find another place to open a new training class, I've thought it over; taking advantage of the many registrations during winter break to recruit more students is understandable, and I agree very much, but the key point is whether teaching quality can be guaranteed — that is the most important thing; we cannot violate the original intention of starting the class for the sake of making money."

"Mhm mhm, I understand."

Wu Meng heard her say she agreed and her little eyes brightened, nodding repeatedly.

"My mom grasps teaching quality; one person can't be in two places at once, can't take care of two places."

Lin Xiyu thought for a moment, then said: "Among the current teachers, have you already thought of someone who can serve as the Teaching Group Leader position? Is there a suitable candidate?"

"I think Teacher Zhang is not bad."

Wu Meng tried to recommend: "Last time her grandson was sick, I helped her a bit, and she's been very grateful ever since; she teaches conscientiously, and the children she teaches improve their math grades very quickly; many parents sign up for winter classes specifically for her, fighting to let their children take her classes."

"Is that so..."

Lin Xiyu considered very thoroughly: "Then Teacher Zhang is even more unable to leave; she is now the living signboard; changing teachers would cause parents' dissatisfaction, which is bad for the training class's reputation."

"How about..."

Wu Meng probed again: "Let Teacher Zhang be the Group Leader at the old campus, and let your mom go to the newly opened branch?"

"It's not impossible..."

Lin Xiyu did not give a definite answer: "How about this, I'll have the female cousin help find a place first, and we'll talk after the lease agreement is signed."

"Need to rent?"

Wu Meng asked again: "House prices are rising fast now, buying is more suitable. You and Guben aren't short of money, so why not just buy it outright?"

"You mean......"

Lin Xiyu raised an eyebrow: "You're not contributing to the new campus, only letting me fund it alone?"

"Hehe."

Wu Meng gave an awkward laugh: "My family doesn't have your deep pockets. I want to buy but lack the means."

Lin Xiyu frowned: "I can't decide on buying a house alone; I have to ask Guben."

"Guben will probably agree."

Wu Meng said with certainty: "Just look at how he dotes on his wife—let alone buying a shop, even buying a whole building wouldn't make him frown."

"You make it sound easy."

Lin Xiyu laughed and scolded: "How much does a whole building cost? Xingyao Building was built with a loan. Just that office building nearly drained his savings."

"That's Shanghai; house prices in Jinan aren't that expensive."

Wu Meng continued to urge: "I still think it's suitable for you to buy it. Renting is such a waste. Now everyone knows buying property appreciates in value. My maternal relatives, all those aunts and uncles, have started flipping houses."

"Didn't you say you wanted to open before winter break?"

Lin Xiyu poured another basin of cold water on her: "Buying a new house needs renovation; there definitely isn't enough time."

"Sigh, then just rent for now."

Wu Meng sighed mournfully: "I really feel it's a pity for you. Forget it if it doesn't work out. Anyway, making money from flipping houses has nothing to do with me."

Lin Xiyu smiled faintly, just about to discuss faculty matters with her again, when she suddenly slapped her thigh and said in a startled tone: "Wait, how is this none of my business? We're in-laws! If you make money, my son-in-law gets a share. In the future, my daughter can also bask in the glory."

Lin Xiyu: "......."

You really are racking your brains for your son-in-law, old mother-in-law!

"Hehe, am I wrong?"

Wu Meng rarely saw her bewildered expression, grinned, and chuckled hehe.

"Right, so right."

Lin Xiyu echoed enthusiastically: "With you putting it that way, we can't not buy a house. Since you value your son-in-law so much, I, as a mother-in-law, should show something too, right? It's settled. Later, when we buy a shop, it'll be Nuan Nuan's betrothal gift."

"That's wonderful."

Wu Meng smiled with narrowed eyes: "I thank her mother-in-law on my daughter's behalf. With such a good mother-in-law, our Nuan Nuan has truly fallen into a honey pot. From now on, she'll enjoy blessings with her son-in-law."

"Aiya."

Lin Xiyu pretended to be annoyed: "With you saying that, I, as a mother-in-law, am under too much pressure. I was planning to enjoy some quiet days for a few more days, but now it seems I have to work hard to make money. One son, one floor; two sons, and the family fortune will be drained."

"Don't you still have two daughters?"

Wu Meng said delightedly: "If the daughters marry into good families in the future, they'll also be your support. Li Qing is eager to curry favor with you. I think her son is quite good, whether it's Xixi or Lele. With you two backing your daughter, she won't suffer after marrying in."

"The children's matters can wait until they grow up."

Lin Xiyu thought of Guben's joking remark, and the corner of her mouth couldn't help but curl up.

Just with his fierce protectiveness of his children, whoever tries to poach their little cabbage will be treated miserably.

Wang Jiarui wants to marry his daughter; it's foreseeable that the road will be long, dark, and endless......

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Since giving birth, Lin Xiyu has had a warm, intimate interaction with the babies every night before bed.

The babies are used to Mommy's kisses; they only close their eyes to sleep after being kissed one by one.

Tonight was no exception. Lin Xiyu started with Dabao Pingping, then kissed their little hands and little cheeks one by one.

Pingping waved his arms and legs excitedly, kicking his short legs nonstop on the bed, clearly overly excited.