Chapter 31: Worries – The Daily Life of a Delicate Young Lady in the Compound

Chapter 31: Worries - The Daily Life of a Delicate Young Lady in the Compound

With Mother Gu and Mother Jiang absent, Mother Su also felt it was unwise to provoke the delicate and frail young lady, Lin Qing, so Lin Qing once again enjoyed a peaceful life.

Lin Qing spent the afternoon in great leisure, undisturbed by anyone, allowing her to take a peaceful nap. After waking up, she indulged in reading her treasured Chinese comic books.

With so much free time, she had to find ways to entertain herself on her own.

This year, she had just graduated from high school. If it weren't for the lack of job openings in factories, she wouldn't have married so early. She thought it would be great if a factory were hiring, as she could then find a job and not spend her days in such idleness.

She really had a lot of free time every day. Cen Xi didn't let her do much housework, fearing it would tire her out, so she only handled light tasks. Besides, there really wasn't much housework to do in the first place, as it was just the two of them. How much work could there really be?

"Jiang Yang, you're back. Did you go to make a marriage proposal today? Have you set a wedding date?"

Lin Qing was flipping through her Chinese comic books in her room when she suddenly heard Mother Su's voice outside.

Hearing Jiang Yang's name, Lin Qing suddenly remembered that he was about to become her nephew-in-law. Soon, Lin Shu would be moving in, and the thought gave her a headache.

In an instant, she had become a peer of Mother Jiang, and the two families were now indirectly related. It was strangely unsettling!

Moreover, considering Lin Shu's temperament, once she moved in... Ugh! Just thinking about it gave her a headache. How could things have turned out this way?

But given Mother Jiang's shameless nature, Lin Qing decided she would have to be tougher in the future and minimize her interactions with Lin Shu. After all, Mother Jiang was a real piece of work, and getting too close to her would bring no benefits.

Sigh, I just wonder how my parents are doing?

But are they going to propose today?

Isn't Mother Jiang still in the hospital? Did Jiang Yang go to make the marriage proposal by himself?

"We'll get the marriage certificate the day after tomorrow," Jiang Yang said, though he was quite upset at the Lin family. However, not wanting to make a scene in front of the neighbors, he kept his composure.

"The day after tomorrow? That's quite soon! Are you going to have a small wedding banquet?"

"Yes, a simple one with two tables."

"You should. The bride is marrying into your family, and it would be somewhat of a letdown for her, especially since you already have two children. If you don't have a banquet, it might seem like you're slighting her. I remember you had a banquet when you married Liu Da Tao. If you don't have one this time, people will surely gossip," Mother Su said, her tone soft but laced with sarcasm.

Jiang Yang forced a smile. "Of course, we'll have one."

Lin Qing: Tsk, tsk. Mother Su always seems to enjoy stirring the pot, doesn't she? Always eager to sow discord.

She thought about it. If the Jiang family really didn't hold a small wedding banquet when marrying Lin Shu, and Lin Shu heard Mother Su's provocations, she would surely be furious. The Jiang family would likely end up in chaos.

Sigh! Just what if Lin Shu and the Jiang family have conflicts in the future? Would she come to me to mediate? Please, no!

I really don't want to be a mediator!

Lin Shu's life after marrying into the family won't be easy. With such a mother-in-law and two stepchildren, any misstep could lead to scolding.

She also thought about Lin Shu's two stepchildren, wondering if Mother Jiang would send them over to her house whenever they had meat.

No, I really need to think carefully about how to prevent this from happening!

Lin Qing held her Chinese comic book, her mind wandering. She had no intention of going out to let Jiang Yang recognize her. She wished she could delay this moment a bit longer.

The conversation outside went on.

"Is your mother still in the hospital and hasn't come home yet? How are you going to handle the banquet then?"

"We'll just set up two tables in the yard, and you're welcome to join us for the celebration, Mother Su!"

"Ah, sure, no problem." Mother Su figured that at least the food at the Jiang family's banquet would be decent. She wouldn't miss such a good opportunity for a feast.

Mother Su originally wanted to ask more about the bride price, but Jiang Yang didn't want to continue the conversation and quickly ended the topic.

"Mother Su, I have to go to the hospital later to relieve my sister-in-law, so I won't chat with you anymore!"

"Alright, alright!" Mother Su knew it was just an excuse to end the conversation, but she couldn't say anything.

Mother Jiang woke up early and suddenly remembered that today was the day her son was going to propose. She thought about how she was injured and missed the proposal, and wondered if her son had managed to negotiate the bride price as she had instructed.

If she hadn't been injured, she would have definitely had a good talk with the Lin family.

"Oldest daughter-in-law, do you think the proposal went well today? I wonder if the Lin family asked for an outrageous bride price?"

Mother Jiang's eldest daughter-in-law was also a little worried. This was the second time her brother-in-law was getting married, and she didn't know how much it would cost this time. If the bride price was too high, wouldn't their family be at a loss?

No, when her brother-in-law arrives later, she must ask him about it.

"Mom, I don't know either! We'll have to wait until brother-in-law comes to find out."

"You..." Mother Jiang gave her a disdainful look, about to scold her, but then thought better of it and closed her mouth. "Forget it, what's the point in talking to you?

It's about time, the second son should be here soon. After you take over from him, go and pick up Da Hu and Er Hu."

"Okay!"

Their voices were loud, and Mother Gu in the next bed overheard their conversation.

Mother Gu's eyes lit up, and she sneered, "Oh! You didn't spend a lot of money yesterday, did you? So you're trying to make up for it by skimping on the bride price for your daughter-in-law?"

"Bah, when did I ever say such a thing?" Mother Jiang retorted as soon as she heard Mother Gu speak.

The young man in the middle bed had left the hospital early in the morning, thinking it was better to recover at home than risk getting caught in the crossfire.

So when the two started arguing again, there was nothing to block their view.

"I know you, you're a penny-pincher who hates to spend money. You must be heartbroken after spending so much yesterday, and now your son is proposing again, the bride price must be quite a bit, hahaha, are you heartbroken?"

"Bah! Whether I'm heartbroken or not is none of your business! This is our family matter, why do you care so much?"

"I'm just concerned about your family! After all, we're neighbors!"

"Get lost! Your family is doing just fine, no need for your concern."

"How much did you spend on the last daughter-in-law? When your new daughter-in-law comes, I'll have a good chat with her, hahaha!" Mother Gu didn't hide her malicious intent and spoke openly.

Mother Jiang was furious, feeling stuck between not wanting to spend too much and fearing that if the new daughter-in-law found out they didn't spend more than on the previous one, it would cause more conflict.