A Good Country Wife
Chapter 184 All Calculations_1

Chapter 184: Chapter 184 All Calculations_1

As soon as Zhao Yunxiang heard Zhao Erhu’s tone, she thought there was hope and quickly said, "Elder sister heard that the Magistrate appreciates you a lot and even visited you personally. Why don’t you ask the Magistrate to do you a favor and find a position for your brother-in-law in the Government Office? Xinglin simply became a constable there, look at how impressive he is now, hosting his son’s full-month celebration in such an expensive restaurant, must have made quite a bit of extra money. If you help get your brother-in-law in, once he makes something of himself and makes a name in the Government Office, he will not forget about you. You’ll be rewarded for sure."

After hearing Zhao Yunxiang’s words, Zhao Erhu didn’t know quite how to feel, there was disappointment and also ridicule. Did she take him for a child? He thought about how his elder sister’s attitude had changed. It turned out she wanted him to find a job for Lin Genfa in the Government Office. Elder sister was really overestimating him. To not mention finding a job in the Government Office, even looking for a decent job in the city was extremely difficult for him. If he had such ability, he would have secured a position for himself instead of waiting for Lin Genfa to do him a favor—it’s better to rely on oneself.

Seeing Zhao Erhu silent and not speaking, Zhao Yunxiang thought he was unwilling to help, and she became somewhat anxious. "Erhu, give your sister a straight answer, will it work or not?"

Despite his disappointment, she was still his elder sister. Zhao Erhu helplessly said, "Sister, it’s not about whether it can be done or not. Where did you hear such rumors? I am just a commoner, what is there for the Magistrate to appreciate about me? The reason he visited was because of the Divine Doctor, and it is also because my wife respects the Divine Doctor. The Magistrate extended this grace to me for the sake of the Divine Doctor’s face. I dare not think too highly of myself."

"Is that true?" Your words—about the Lin Family, that woman—how could she catch the Divine Doctor’s special attention? Surely he’s a man. The Lin Family couldn’t have done something unspeakable with that Divine Doctor, right? I’m telling you, Erhu, don’t be foolish. Watch out that you don’t end up wearing a green hat without even knowing it." Whenever Zhao Yunxiang mentioned the Lin Family, she couldn’t control her madness. By the time she realized she regretted it, the words were already out.

Zhao Erhu’s face turned as black as the bottom of a pot. Ever since Li Family did what she did, this topic had always been a wound he didn’t want to reopen. "Sister, I’ve told you my wife isn’t that kind of person. If she was, she would have followed the Divine Doctor and not bothered waking me. Are you really my sister, hoping that I get cuckolded? I don’t want to hear another bad word about my wife from you. Otherwise, don’t blame me for not acknowledging you as my sister!"

"Erhu, don’t be angry, I just said nonsense because I was too worried. After all, your wife is young and beautiful, I fear she might not be able to resist temptation and make a mistake. Look at my mouth, it deserves to be punished! It deserves to be punished! I’ve also noticed your little sister-in-law is not that kind of person. Didn’t you say your little sister-in-law is a good woman? She must be right," Zhao Yunxiang finished, then glanced at Zhao Erhu’s somewhat softened expression. "Erhu, isn’t your wife acquainted with the Divine Doctor? Why don’t you talk to your little sister-in-law and see if she can think of a way to help her brother-in-law? If it works out, both I and your brother-in-law will remember her kindness and I’ll never target her again."

"So, if my wife doesn’t agree, you’re going to keep targeting her? I just don’t see where she has displeased you, to make you trouble her time and again! Just drop the idea about this matter. Not to mention that Doctor Jiang might not even give my wife this favor, I wouldn’t let my wife shame herself by begging others."

Zhao Erhu knew that if Lin Yue really asked Jiang Ziqi for a favor, it was possible that he might agree, but he would never let that happen. Not to mention anything else, just considering Jiang Ziqi’s special feelings towards Lin Yue, Zhao Erhu didn’t want her to interact with Jiang Ziqi any more than necessary. In some respects, men can be very small-minded, and above all, he truly did not want his beloved wife to have to lower herself for his sake. Otherwise, what use would he be as a man?

Upon hearing that Zhao Erhu was reluctant, Zhao Yunxiang’s response became intense, "What’s wrong with asking for help, Erhu? I’m your own sister. Can’t you even do me this favor? After all the care I’ve shown you, when the Wei family bullied you as a kid, it was I who protected you. Is your wife so precious that you can’t even lose face for her? You aren’t willing to help?"

"My wife is precious, and I cherish her even if you don’t. I could do anything you ask, but don’t involve my wife. Besides, she isn’t capable of this. I’ll try my best with my brother-in-law’s matter, but getting into the government office is impossible. If I had such ability, I would have entered it myself instead of keeping you waiting here. Alright, it’s getting late, and we have to travel early tomorrow. You better rest early too."

"Really no way? Well, if that’s the case, even finding a lighter job in the city is fine." Although she didn’t achieve her original goal, Zhao Yunxiang, somewhat dissatisfied, rationalized that securing a job in the city was better than the hard labor she had done before. Having thought it through, she didn’t dwell further, but still didn’t forget to make demands on Zhao Erhu.

Watching his eldest sister, whose eyes were full of schemes and who was always wanting more, Zhao Erhu didn’t know what to say. He used to think she was kind, but now he realized she wasn’t much better than his aunts—only the affection from childhood made some difference. Could he not even hope for a bit of familial love? Thankfully, his eldest brother’s family was still good to him, without any schemes, and his sister-in-law got along well with his wife.

"We’ll see when the time comes. I can only do my best. Whatever job I find is what it’ll be. If you’re not satisfied, you’ll have to figure something out yourself. I, Zhao Erhu, only have so much ability." After saying this, Zhao Erhu didn’t wait for Zhao Yunxiang’s reaction and went back to his room. Upon entering, he saw his little wife with her hair down, wrapped in a thin quilt, sitting on the bed with misty eyes looking at him. His heart softened, and a warm smile appeared on his face.

"Niuniu, you haven’t slept yet? You’ve been busy all afternoon; you must be tired. Why didn’t you rest earlier? Didn’t I tell you not to wait for me?" Zhao Erhu took off his coat and got into bed, pulling Lin Yue into his embrace.

As if she didn’t know Zhao Yunxiang was scheming against their family—how could she sleep? But these words were only spoken in her heart. In front of Zhao Erhu, Lin Yue, of course, couldn’t say that and yawned coyly instead.

"Yeah, I was waiting for you to come back. I can’t sleep without you here! By the way, what did the eldest sister talk to you about? Why did she call you out so late? Have you come across any difficulties?" Lin Yue’s voice carried a coquettish tone, soft and sticky, which was Zhao Erhu’s favorite melody. But darling, that last question is what you really wanted to ask, isn’t it?

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