I am chasing a rough man in the 80s
Chapter 146: The Young Man Has a Thick Skin

Chapter 146: Chapter 146: The Young Man Has a Thick Skin

Chen Lijun glared at Yu Jingting through her sunglasses.

Yu Jingting laughed brilliantly, completely ignoring his mother-in-law’s murderous look.

Chen Zixiao tried to reconcile the situation.

"Jingting, how did you know we were here?"

"Uncle, I saw you guys yesterday. I thought you came from so far, I can’t let you leave empty-handed, so I came to give this,"

Chen Zixiao was dazzled by the kid’s brilliant smile.

Damn, he had never seen anyone look so self-assured.

He was so comfortably addressed as ’uncle’ by this warm-hearted young man, how could he have the heart to snub him?

"You escorting my sister is enough, why do you still bring stuff?"

Uncle saw Yu Jingting carrying two small silk bags, stuffed full of something.

"Take them back, I don’t want it," Chen Lijun said indifferently.

Did he think a worthless local product could deceive her daughter?

Even if she lacked money, she would rather starve to death than accept these worthless items!

"Suizi made all these cooked food."

"..." Chen Lijun was taken aback. She began to regret her refusal.

"Suizi is so capable?" Chen Zixiao asked curiously.

Upon opening the bag, he saw carefully wrapped food inside - very clean and sure smelled good.

"I’ve separated the raw from the cooked food. These are for you, uncle. These, mom, take them home."

Chen Zixiao found this son-in-law suddenly more pleasing to the eye.

"You are too polite! How can I accept these?" He said, while his hand naturally accepted the gifts.

"It’s just right for relatives to visit each other more frequently." With these few words, Yu Jingting had Chen Zixiao on his side.

Since there was still some time before boarding, Yu Jingting pulled Chen Zixiao to have a seat, and he was all praises.

He said Suizi always spoke highly of uncle.

Even his uncle, a simple, upright soldier with solid values, was bamboozled.

If time wasn’t so tight, Chen Zixiao would have invited Yu Jingting for drinks.

His sister’s description of him as a street thug or rural tyrant couldn’t possibly be this young man — what a good person he was.

Chen Lijun watched the two men singing each other’s praises, so be it.

This street thug from the Yu family, after turning her younger brother, now turned her older brother!

Upon hearing the two men had already agreed to have drinks together, Chen Lijun couldn’t hold back anymore and interrupted.

"You saw me yesterday, why did you wait until now?"

"Mom, you should ask yourself that."

The implication was, mother-in-law, I am just saving your face — don’t you have an idea of your place in my wife’s heart?

Chen Lijun squints at him. Was this bastard coming to show his soft power to her?

Given his performance since his arrival, he remains as slippery as ever, not wanting to offend Suizi, and trying to win over herself, not offending either side.

"Does she still hate me that much?" After a moment of silence, Chen Lijun couldn’t help but ask.

"Mom, this is a lotus cake Suizi made. It’s so crumbly, my sister absolutely loves it. You should try."

Yu Jingting took out a lotus cake from his pocket, unfolded the oil paper wrap and presented it to Chen Lijun.

"Thank you for teaching Suizi so well. Her skills are amazing, there’s nothing she can’t make. We’ve been married for over three months, and everyone in my family has already put on weight."

Chen Lijun was once again stirred up.

This young rascal changed topics so abruptly!

Didn’t he just tell her not to ask? The answer would be unbearable for her.

"You’re trying to win me over, hoping to get what from me? You two are moving to the city after the new year, right? Are you hoping that I can help you find a good job?"

At the start, Chen Lijun did not want to provoke Yu Jingting.

Her own daughter was in his family, if she wanted to do what’s best for Suizi, she had to endure.

But alas, this annoying brat, laughing and joking, had managed to stir up her whole load of resentment.

Hearing his sister speak so bluntly, Chen Zixiao was a bit taken aback.

Northern men take pride in their dignity. How could they discuss such things?

"You really don’t have to bother, mom. I may not be skilled, but I can still take care of Suizi. But I would really like to win you over."

Chen Lijun was cold, as Yu Jingting continued to laugh.

"Suizi holds a high position in my mom’s heart. For her sake, my mom will nag me every other day, just like a hen protecting her chicks. You must know, my mom is an unreasonable old woman."

"Ahem..." Chen Zixiao coughed uncomfortably. Look at how this son-in-law is speaking about his own mother. He is really unique.

"I’m just thinking, I need to win over an elder, so when little – almost said little lady – little Suizi hits me, mom, you can help speak fair for me."

Missing only those words: sycophant, on his face, Yu Jingting made Chen Zixiao laugh.

"That’s right. Whenever I quarrel with my wife, my mother-in-law always comes out to support me."

Chen Lijun glared at her brother. Traitor, shut up!

"Yu Jingting, you need to change your fast-talking habit. How could Suizi possibly hit someone?! I think it’s you who hit her more,"

Yu Jingting was waiting for her to say that, and he smiled contentedly.

"Mom, Suizi not only hits me, but she also took a fight to Wang Fenfang’s door, ah, mom, you don’t want to hear this, do you? Uncle, let’s talk about when you’re on vacation and coming over for drinks."

Chen Lijun’s curiosity was already piqued upon hearing her daughter hit Wang Fenfang, and her sunglasses almost fell off.

Yet, this sly Yu Jingting dangled the tale but wouldn’t continue it.

This brat, from beginning to end, held control of the rhythm. He seemed sure of winning his mother-in-law over.

Chen Lijun did not want to admit defeat so readily to such a devilish son-in-law, but she was drawn in by Yu Jingting’s words.

"Zixiao, go out for a while, I have something to say to him."

After sending her brother away, Chen Lijun looked at him with arms folded.

"I used to trust you a lot and entrusted my daughter to your care. Is this how you take care of her?"

"Isn’t she well taken care of by me? Now Suizi can even fight Wang Fenfang for you. When she did, I was there protecting her. Our side did not suffer at all."

Yu Jingting still spoke with a smile.

Fearlessly facing his mother-in-law’s murderous gaze, a high-stakes struggle was underway. In the exchange of glances, the victor could be quickly decided.

Chen Lijun sighed deeply.

Though she didn’t want to admit it, she knew from the moment Yu Jingting appeared at the train station that she had already lost this game.

Seeing her fall silent, Yu Jingting took the initiative to mention Suizi’s performance when she fought at someone’s door.

He also mentioned a few major things Suizi did during this period.

Leading him to catch the cornfield criminals, rescuing Jiaojiao with a gun, saving a mad woman from terrible relatives.

Chen Lijun was lost in thought as she listened.

A lifelong clever woman, she naturally understood the two messages Yu Jingting wanted to convey.

First, Suizi’s life in the Yu family was exceedingly good.

Second, Suizi, who was hurt by her own mother’s departure, had become more self-expressionistic and changed a bit in character.

"You came here to gloat that you have taken my daughter’s heart, and think I’m an irresponsible mother?" Chen Lijun asked with sorrow.

She had to admit, this brat really provoked her.

But Yu Jingting’s next words were even more infuriating.