whonovel Chapter 1547 - 1024: Worries (Part 2)
Chapter 1547 - 1024: Worries (Part 2)
Because of that ruckus, I realized that since I’ve married your eldest uncle, I must take responsibility; otherwise, this family will fall apart.
Since then, my relationship with your eldest uncle improved, but the connection between the two families weakened, living under the same roof became increasingly awkward. Not long after, your eldest uncle voluntarily withdrew from the family business and transferred to the town, and our whole family moved out of the Lin Family’s Grand Courtyard.
When we returned, Zhiliang, who had completely taken over the Lin family business, was even more hostile towards us. If not for the fact that your second uncle was framed and almost put the entire Lin family business at risk, the two brothers would likely have stopped interacting altogether.
Given the Lin Family’s strong foundation, when calamities struck other families, the Lin Family remained unaffected. However, precisely because of this, your second uncle became complacent and fell into someone’s trap.
Friends who used to call him brother kept their distance, and the father-in-law’s family, who were once close enough to wear the same pants, quickly drew a line. Li Xinwei directly took the children back to the Li family, clearly stating that if your second uncle didn’t handle the matter appropriately, they would divorce.
Your eldest uncle, though angry at your second uncle, ultimately intervened due to their family bond and the Lin family’s survival, putting aside his work to fix the situation. It was your eldest uncle’s good friend, Qin Chuantao, who ultimately helped the Lin family dodge that disaster.
After the incident, your great-grandfather promptly announced your eldest uncle as the successor of the family head role, and given your eldest uncle’s saving grace, your second uncle’s wife couldn’t object, nor could your second uncle.
After your eldest uncle became the family head, he still delegated the business management to your second uncle. His reasoning was that the glory of the ancestors cannot sustain us forever; without the help of the Qin family, the Lin family couldn’t have stood up again easily, so he needed to secure his place in the circles.
There was another reason for this decision, which was his relationship with your second uncle. If he took full control of the Lin family business, the brothers would struggle to become close again.
Over the years, although his relationship with your second uncle couldn’t return to what it was, it improved from the worst times. Occasionally, your second uncle’s wife expressed dissatisfaction with your eldest uncle being the family head, but she didn’t dare to act out.
Until your family returned to the Lin family, they started devising again. Honestly, I didn’t expect them to have the gall to make such demands..." Jiang Xinwan sighed and shook her head helplessly, "I don’t care about being the family head, neither does your eldest uncle, but we care that the Lin family cannot be ruined by them again, so Chuxia, you must make your parents toughen up."
Chuxia only knew a bit about what happened back then, but after hearing Jiang Xinwan’s detailed recount, she had an even worse impression of Second Uncle Lin and his wife.
Clearly, they made mistakes themselves, yet they dare to plot and scheme; such people are truly shameless to a degree. What’s key is, they act so understanding and generous in front of others...
However, listening to Jiang Xinwan’s implication..., Chuxia looked perplexed at the other: "Eldest Uncle’s Wife, do you mean Second Uncle wants to be the family head again? But what does that have to do with our family?"
"They should be planning on two fronts now, either taking some of what your family should rightfully get or getting your parents to support your second uncle as the family head."
"Not that..." Chuxia remained puzzled, "Even if they truly have such intentions, my parents wouldn’t support them, so what are Eldest Uncle and Eldest Uncle’s Wife worried about?"
"You know well about your second uncle’s wife’s mouth, she wouldn’t explicitly state her goals. She would alternate between softer and harder approaches, and..." Jiang Xinwan paused, "To your parents, you matter most. As long as they bring you into it, your parents might fall for it. That’s what your eldest uncle and I are worried about, which is why we must warn you in advance."
"Don’t worry, we aren’t easily swayed by them..." Chuxia smiled at Jiang Xinwan, "Eldest Uncle’s Wife, let me say, you and Eldest Uncle are underestimating my parents.
Though they grew up in the countryside and haven’t seen much of the world, that doesn’t mean they’re foolish. It isn’t easy for anyone to make them fall for tricks.
Especially since they know how the Zhou family treats me, they wouldn’t easily fall for others’ ploys. You and Eldest Uncle can rest easy."
"It’s not that..." Jiang Xinwan smiled wryly, "Of course, I know all this, but what if they rely on those task-doers?"
"Those task-doers?" Chuxia’s face fell, "If they dare use this matter to fool my parents, I won’t let them off. Indeed, I’m not capable of much now, but..."
Old Madam Zhou quickly interrupted her: "But we’re here, do they think we’re dead? Let them try jumping around if they’re not afraid of breaking a leg. "
"Exactly, do they think Zhou family members are easy to bully?" Lin Yanqiu snorted coldly, "Xinwan, I must say, hearing you tonight truly disappoints me. We’ve known each other for years, do you think I’m someone who’d let others walk all over me?"(To be continued. If you like this story, feel free to visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile users can read at m.qidian.com.)