Chapter 17: The First Confrontation – The Daily Drama of the Weak and Sick Little Aunt in the Compound

Chapter 17: The First Confrontation - The Daily Drama of the Weak and Sick Little Aunt in the Compound

Parents who love their children plan for their future. Now that Lin Qing's matters had temporarily come to an end, Lin Father and Lin Mother could finally breathe a sigh of relief.

In this large courtyard compound, Lin Qing had finally slept enough. She rubbed her sleepy eyes and sat up from the bed.

She reached under her pillow and pulled out the dowry watch that Cen Xi had bought for her, gently caressing its surface. It was already past 10 o'clock.

It's so late?

Lin Qing slightly furrowed her brow, but then thought, it wasn't her fault. It was because Cen Xi hadn't let her go last night, even when she had told him to stop, he still refused.

Fortunately, they were the only two at home, so it didn’t matter how late she slept in.

After freshening up in her room, Lin Qing went out to get some water.

Stepping outside was quite an event; everyone seemed to be staring at her, making Lin Qing instinctively take a step back with her water basin.

"Good morning, everyone!" Lin Qing greeted, feeling awkward.

As the person in charge of the yard, Mother Li definitely wouldn't let anyone lose face. So, before anyone else could react, she was the first to respond, "Cen Gong’s wife, you’re finally up?"

"Hmm." Lin Qing suddenly felt a bit embarrassed, a hint of pink flushing her cheeks, adding a touch of color to her otherwise pale face.

"Auntie, you can call me Lin Qing, 'Lin' meaning double woods and 'Qing' meaning clear water."

"Oh oh! Alright!" Mother Li had been momentarily mesmerized by her beauty.

Seeing that no one else was speaking, Lin Qing decided to head straight to the kitchen for breakfast.

The others, like Mother Li, were equally captivated. They watched as Lin Qing, who looked like a delicate, sickly beauty, blushed slightly, enhancing her allure. Everyone was momentarily frozen in awe.

It wasn't until Lin Qing entered the kitchen that they seemed to snap out of it, realizing their earlier lapse in composure.

"She’s really beautiful!" Jiang Li said, still in awe.

Mother Gu snorted coldly, "She’s a real temptress! Even I, an old woman, am charmed!"

Jiang Li tugged at her mother's arm, "Mom~" signaling her to stop, as Lin Qing might have heard her.

"What? Am I not right?"

Mother Jiang, who similarly disliked Lin Qing, chimed in, "Exactly, but no matter how beautiful she is, so what? Isn't she lazy and gluttonous? If it were me, I'd never let my son marry her!"

Mother Li felt exasperated by their words and was about to scold them when Lin Qing came out of the kitchen holding a bowl.

Seeing that these two aunts were shameless and tended to push boundaries, Lin Qing knew she had to nip it in the bud; otherwise, there would be endless trouble in the future. So, she decisively stepped forward.

"Oh dear, it’s such a shame that my beauty is getting in your way."

"Pfft~" Mother Li couldn't help but burst out laughing at Lin Qing's shameless response.

Mother Gu hadn't expected her to retaliate in such a manner, "You..."

"How about this, every time I appear, you can just hide. That way, I won't get in your way. As long as you don't look at me, everything will be fine, right?" So, next time you see me, just avoid me. That way, you won't be charmed.

Everyone present could clearly understand the underlying message in her words.

And since they got it, they couldn't help but chuckle. Yes, if you're afraid of being enchanted, just avoid her in the future.

Mother Gu was left speechless, unable to respond.

Seeing that Mother Gu was trembling and unable to reply, Lin Qing turned her attention to Mother Jiang. "Mother Jiang, you say your son wants to marry me, but you won’t let me into your family. Let me ask you, who is your son? Is he even someone I’d be interested in? If not, why would I marry into your family? Do you really think so highly of yourself?"

"Pfft," just as before, the others couldn’t help but laugh again.

Exactly, who is your son? Who do you think you are, assuming I’d be interested?

"Besides, even if I’m lazy and gluttonous, it’s my husband who has the say. Why are you so talkative? Why poke your nose into things that don’t concern you? If we have no relationship, then why interfere?"

Lin Qing’s words cut deep, making both older women tremble.

Mother Jiang, shaking, said, "What good is a sharp tongue if you can’t have children? When the time comes and you can’t produce offspring, let’s see if Cen Gong will still protect you."

"Why are you more worried about my in-laws than my own mother-in-law? And since you brought up my health, if you keep upsetting me like this, what if I faint from anger? You’ll have to pay the medical bills!" Lin Qing, still playing weak, covered her chest with her free hand.

This remark was a knockout blow. As soon as she finished speaking, everyone present took a few steps back. Considering her frail health, this wasn’t an empty threat. After all, they had been boiling herbal medicine morning and night ever since she returned from the doctor two days ago. They were all afraid of her now. They weren’t afraid of her sharp tongue, but of her frail body that could collapse at any moment.

Thinking she might actually be unwell, Mother Li hurriedly stepped forward to support her arm.

"Are you alright?" Mother Li asked with concern in her voice.

"I’m fine for now, but if they upset me again, who knows?"

Mother Li said, "Mother Gu, Mother Jiang, did you hear that? Lin Qing’s health is delicate. Don’t upset her. If something happens to her because of you, the medical bills will be on you."

Mother Li understood that Lin Qing was putting on a show, but she still needed to warn Mother Gu and Mother Jiang. Ever since the Cen family moved in, these two had been gossiping about the young wife. She had warned them several times, but they never listened. Now, with Lin Qing armed with such an effective defense, let’s see who dares to say anything unpleasant to her again.

"Lin Qing, go home and eat. They definitely won’t dare to upset you again," Mother Li, genuinely afraid for Lin Qing’s health, urged her to go home.

Lin Qing glanced at Mother Gu and Mother Jiang. Seeing their evasive eyes, she knew her plan had succeeded.

Her own mother was truly a mastermind! Indeed, as long as she used her poor health as an excuse, no one would dare cross her.

"Alright, I’ll head back then."

"Yes, go back, go back!"

As they watched her enter the house, Mother Gu and Mother Jiang finally let their guard down.

"A sharp tongue, and we’re not even allowed to speak," Mother Jiang muttered stubbornly.

Mother Li shot her a sharp look: "And you’re still talking?"

However, Mother Li was secretly pleased. Lin Qing’s sharp tongue meant that, in this chaotic courtyard where everyone had their own tricks, she wouldn’t be easily bullied. After all, no matter how much she tried to protect her, it was better for Lin Qing to stand her ground.

It could be said that Lin Qing, like her mother-in-law, became famous in one fell swoop in the courtyard!

Now that she had made her stance clear, no one would dare to provoke her like they did today. After all, not many could afford to pay up, and when it comes to money, people tend to keep their mouths shut!