HCB Chapter 423 The little girl hadn't realized that she was the one people were most worried about
Chapter 423 The little girl hadn't realized that she was the one people were most worried about
After an unknown amount of time, Yu Hongying slowly opened her eyes. She stared blankly at the New Year picture doll on the wall for a while before looking away, and then met Chen Ping's worried gaze.
"Mom, you're awake?!"
Chen Ping touched her face, "How are you? Is anything bothering you?"
Yu Hongying shook her head, propped herself up, and sat up in her own bedroom.
She then slapped her forehead, realizing that something important had happened at home that day, and that she had actually fainted.
He hurriedly asked, "Where are they?"
"I'm outside, don't worry."
Yu Hongying quickly threw off the covers and got out of bed. She glanced cautiously at Chen Ping and stammered, "I'm sorry, Da Ping, I couldn't control myself..."
Patting her hand reassuringly, Chen Ping was genuinely curious, "Then why are you like this? Your sudden reaction is quite embarrassing for Chu Xin."
When this was mentioned, Yu Hongying froze. She was afraid of Chu Xin, but she was also most worried about Chen Ping.
She grabbed Chen Ping's hand, her voice filled with worry.
"Are you really going to be with that Comrade Chu? I know they're both good people, but good people aren't necessarily suitable to be husband and wife!"
Chen Ping frowned; her theory was very puzzling.
"Please clarify, is there some misunderstanding?"
Yu Hongying sighed and unconsciously tightened her grip on Chen Ping's hand.
"Chu Xin is a good person, but she is also very capable. I worry that she has a strong personality in real life. How can you not feel wronged living with someone like that?"
Besides, if she really becomes your sister-in-law, wouldn't she be able to take advantage of you whenever there's a conflict...?
"Mom, you're mistaken. Chu Xin isn't that kind of person. In fact, she's someone who hates trouble and wouldn't get caught up in those trivial matters."
Besides, I've known her for so long, I know her better than you do. And besides, this is just the beginning, it's not time to talk about marriage yet. You're worrying too much."
Chen Ping disliked listening to Yu Hongying's casual speculations about Chu Xin, so she interrupted her directly, "Are you too tired and haven't recovered yet? Why are your thoughts so conflicted?"
Yu Hongying shook her head, "Of course I know she's a good person, but she has a really strong personality, and you're also quite stubborn. You two aren't living together yet, there are no conflicts or disputes, but what if one day..."
Mom is afraid you'll end up living a life as stifling as mine.
Chen Ping sighed, knowing that she was worrying too much all at once.
Chu Yunting was, after all, from the capital, which made her mother feel inferior. In addition, now that she knew that her mother would have a formidable sister-in-law, and that she had indeed suffered at Chu Xin's hands, it was normal for her to worry that she would be taken advantage of if she married far away in the future.
But she'll be living with Chu Yunting from now on, not with her sister-in-law. Besides, what her mother is worried about is impossible. If there's any trouble, Chu Xin will run away faster than anyone else.
"You're overthinking it. Unlike you, I like Chu Xin precisely because she's capable."
Furthermore, you can tell from the way they acted today that they value me a lot. Isn't that enough?
Don't worry, your daughter is just as capable. I can support myself and have the confidence to live without being mistreated anywhere.
Yu Hongying hesitated, "Really?"
"Of course, let's go out quickly, this is really rude."
……
In the small living room.
Chu Xin sat with her arms crossed, expressionless.
The three little ones didn't know what had happened and didn't dare to speak. Their mother and eldest sister were in the bedroom, while only the new older brother was in the living room.
After thinking for a moment, they chose to hide behind Brother Chu, occasionally stealing glances at this beautiful sister who even had a cold face.
Chu Yunting suppressed a laugh and asked Chen Jiadong to find a bowl and pour water for Chu Xin. "Cough, drink some water to calm down. She's just an ordinary woman who hasn't seen much of the world. Don't take it to heart."
She rolled her eyes at him impatiently. Chu Xin wasn't that petty. She was powerful and proud, and everyone should be afraid of her.
The strong are never afraid of being alone!
"You should really think about whether they still want you to be their son-in-law!"
Zhou Yichen glanced at Chu Yunting indifferently, giving him a heads-up.
Chu Yunting was dumbfounded. No way.
He had heard of men being caught in the middle and suffering from both sides because of their mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law, but he had never heard of someone being kicked out of the right to marry a wife because of their sister.
If that's the case, Chen Ping's mother might have some serious illness. Having such a powerful relative is really awesome, isn't it?
"Squeak!"
The tightly closed bedroom door was opened, and Chen Ping and Yu Hongying came out, drawing everyone's attention.
Chen Ping smiled apologetically at Chu Xin, "I'm sorry you had to see this. My mother has a weaker constitution."
Chu Xin stood up. She knew better than them why Yu Hongying was like this. Back then, in order to get her to talk, they used coercion and mental influence on her, and spoke very rudely. It was normal for her to have a psychological trauma.
She wasn't really that angry; Chu Xin was mostly speechless. She must have imagined herself to be some kind of monster to faint so easily.
"It's alright. Aunt Yu is awake now, so she should be able to speak properly, right? Don't worry. I just came along to check on things. Chu Yunting and Chen Ping can handle their own affairs. I won't get involved."
You can raise any requests or opinions you have with Chu Yunting himself; whether it works out or not depends on how things develop between the two of them.
Of course, our elders aren't impolite people; it's just that the situation was so sudden that no one of the more prominent elders could come, and you must forgive that.”
It sounds polite, but it actually carries a hint of sarcasm.
Yu Hongying was even more at a loss.
Chen Ping didn't show any particular reaction. She thought it was fine this way, at least her mother wouldn't interfere in her married life anymore.
I was secretly pleased; it's great to have such a capable sister-in-law.
Yu Hongying knew that the other party had given her a way out, so she reciprocated, "Okay, okay, I'll listen to the two children and let them do as they please."
But she didn't completely abandon her responsibilities as a mother. "However, our Daping absolutely cannot be wronged in the future. Marriage is not about making enemies. If there are any problems, we should talk them out properly and not bully her..."
After saying that, he nervously took a few deep breaths, waiting for Chu Xin to continue.
Chen Ping sighed inwardly at how stubborn she was, and stepped in to stop her.
"Do you think I'm the kind of person who would feel wronged? Don't overthink it."
Chu Yunting also said, "Aunt Yu, don't worry. Our family isn't like the old society; we won't bully people. Chen Ping and I are in a free-love relationship; there won't be anything you're thinking about."
Chu Xin didn't quite understand why she was being looked at; it wasn't like she was married to Chen Ping and would be living with him. However, she still gave her face and glared at Chu Yunting.
"If he dares to be a scumbag who bullies women, I'll kill him first!"
Chu Yunting trembled with fright, then nodded vigorously, "Absolutely not."
Zhou Yichen lowered his eyes, concealing the smile in them. The little girl hadn't realized that he was most worried about her.