Reborn as Tycoon's Wife in the Countryside
Chapter 104 Stepmother and Stepfather (Part 1)

Chapter 104: 104 Stepmother and Stepfather (Part 1)

Yuzhu frowned worriedly upon hearing Xiaofeng’s words. Renting? Why would she need to rent a place if she was perfectly fine? Could it be that she couldn’t stay in the village because of her pregnancy and was planning to rent a place in the city to have the baby?

Before Yuzhu could speak, Jianguo’s amiable voice chimed in: "Xiaofeng, right? Your mom told me about your situation. It’s not safe for a girl like you to be renting a place on your own. Let your mom prepare a room for you and come back home to live."

"Yes, yes, come back home to live." When Jianguo spoke, Yuzhu naturally agreed: "Your mother hasn’t been by your side to take care of you since you were little. Come to your mother’s side, and let her take good care of you. Besides, it’s not safe for a young girl to rent a place alone, and people will talk. Come home, where you’ll have Lin Jing and Lin Yue for company."

This damned Guaizi really is careless, letting Xiaofeng rent a place in the city by herself. If he didn’t want to take care of Xiaofeng anymore, he should at least speak up.

"Right, you are unwell now, and safety is the most important thing," Jianguo stood there like a benevolent father: "How much is the rent for this place? Cancel it."

"It can’t be canceled; it’s a binding contract," Xiaofeng stood there, barely reacting to Jianguo’s kindness.

"What kind of a way is that to speak?" Yuzhu laughed when she heard Xiaofeng’s response. She grew up in the village after all, not savvy enough—there’s no such thing as signing a binding contract for renting, she must have been tricked.

"It’s not like you bought the place, just stop renting it. What’s this about binding terms? It’s so inauspicious." Yuzhu approached to take Xiaofeng’s hand: "Where’s the landlord? Can you contact him? I’ll talk to him and tell him we’re not renting anymore."

"Uncle Yuan and his wife seem to have moved away from here. Before renting, Uncle Yuan told me I could rent as long as I wanted." Xiaofeng avoided Yuzhu’s attempt to hold her hand.

Yuzhu’s expression became awkward as she looked at Xiaofeng.

This damned girl, what is she trying to do? I’m her mother; why can’t I hold her hand?

"You mean Chief Yuan rented it to you?" Jianguo grew somewhat interested.

"I don’t know if he’s a chief, but I came here looking for a place to rent that day, and they were home. They heard I wanted to rent and rented it to me right away." Su Xiaofeng looked somewhat disinterested: "I think it’s quite nice here, so I won’t be returning to the Lin Family."

"And your father, he just lets you be? It’s not safe for you to live here alone." Yuzhu thought about how estranged her daughter had become from her. Surely her father Guaizi and his wife hadn’t helped matters.

"Do you have anything else?" she said, as if she was taking care of the original owner.

"Xiaofeng." Jianguo, having quickly perceived the tension between Yuzhu and Xiaofeng, adjusted his glasses: "If you don’t want to return to the Lin Family, we won’t force you, but it truly isn’t safe here by yourself. Why don’t we hire a maid to look after you?"

Su Xiaofeng listened to Jianguo’s words and looked him over, speaking in a gentle tone. At first glance, he seemed like a truly good person. Setting aside the sincerity of what he was saying, his words alone were quite touching.

If his intentions were really that good, Yuzhu wouldn’t feel wary of him, let alone be afraid to bring herself to public attention.

"Mom, Uncle Lin." Su Xiaofeng’s voice carried a mix of detachment and politeness: "My aunt will come down to take care of me, thanks for your kind intentions. I’ve just moved in and haven’t really settled in, so I won’t invite you in, seeing that you are also quite busy. You should head back."

Saying this, she pushed open the courtyard gate, revealing a small courtyard in front of everyone.

"Xiaofeng." Yuzhu grew anxious upon seeing Xiaofeng completely disregard her: "Uncle Lin will be home tonight, come over to our house for dinner."

She felt Xiaofeng slipping further and further away from her, becoming increasingly difficult to control.

In the past, it wasn’t like this. Although Xiaofeng had resented her for not bringing her to the city, she at least used to listen to what she said.

"I’ll definitely come next time, but tonight I’m afraid I can’t." Xiaofeng waved goodbye to them: "I’m going back inside to tidy up, see you."

In front of Jianguo, Xiaofeng closed the gate of the courtyard and then locked it.

With a click, Yuzhu’s face turned utterly dark.

If it weren’t for Jianguo standing beside her, and several well-known families living nearby, she would have raised her voice to ask Xiaofeng if she even considered her her mother at all.

"Old Lin, don’t be upset. Because of that issue with the Wu Family last time, she holds a grudge against me. Just look at her..." Yuzhu felt helpless.

She was doing it for whom? Although the Wu family’s eldest might not live long, his family had money. Once he was gone, Xiaofeng could live a life without worries.

Good intentions returned with ingratitude; truly, she didn’t raise her herself. She couldn’t understand her at all.

"It’s okay, she didn’t grow up under your care, so it’s normal for her to be temperamental," Jianguo looked at the courtyard, somewhat puzzled by how Xiaofeng managed to rent it. Chief Yuan was easy to deal with, but his wife was not.

I thought Director Yuan had sold the house, but he had actually rented it out.

"This child hasn’t learned any manners from his father," Luo Yuzhu whispered, "Last time because of the Wu Family incident, the Wu side was angry. You tell me, this child doesn’t understand me at all. Who am I doing this for?"

If it weren’t for the Wu Family eldest being sick, the marriage would have been Lin Jing’s, not Xiaofeng’s turn.

"You are just too anxious," Lin Jianguo said as he opened the car door, "After all, she is still a child, but..."

Luo Yuzhu sat in the passenger seat, stunned, not understanding what Lin Jianguo was about to say.

"Xiaofeng lives beside several reputable families. If they knew that Xiaofeng had been— and was pregnant, it wouldn’t sound good if it got out. They might even say Lin Jianguo can’t accommodate a stepdaughter."

Luo Yuzhu nodded repeatedly, "It’s just the child being foolish. I will definitely talk to her and have her move back as soon as possible..."

"Coming back to the Lin Family is definitely not possible. If she comes back, Jingjing will surely make a fuss," Lin Jianguo stated bluntly, "If it really comes down to it, just give her some money, let her leave this place and live wherever she wishes, just not near us."

He was quite a figure in the city and did not want additional complications because of Su Xiaofeng, "If that doesn’t work, I’ll introduce her to another family. It’s not that there aren’t bachelors in this city who can’t find wives; some families even agree to accept women who bring children into the marriage. You go inquire about it."

"I was thinking the same. Her being like this is no solution either. If people find out she’s my daughter, I wouldn’t be able to show my face either. Don’t worry, I’ll ask several families to try to meet her requirements as much as possible." If the Wu Family eldest isn’t an option, surely there’s another family suitable and to her liking.

"Hmm," Lin Jianguo started the car, "These past few days, I heard from Old Wu that Ershun found an old traditional doctor for Yifan, who prescribed some medicine. Yifan’s appetite seems to have improved somewhat. What do you think are the chances that Yifan’s illness could be cured given this situation?"

"I think it’s doubtful. Not to mention the old traditional doctor, even with major hospitals, the Wu Family has frequently taken Yifan there, yet it’s always been just a matter of months. It’s really too bad for our Jingjing, who was almost promised a good marriage alliance but then this happened." That’s why, if the Wu Family eldest hadn’t fallen ill, Xiaofeng wouldn’t have had this chance, but the child just doesn’t understand, and what can she do?

Lin Jianguo didn’t speak anymore, his eyes also filled with regret.

The Wu Family eldest really was a pity. He had talent and capability. If not for falling ill, he would definitely have been the one to take over from Old Wu, and perhaps could have gone even further.

Wu Ershun is not bad either, but his temperament is off. Relying on his family, he will have no problem surviving, but if he aims to achieve great things, it might be difficult.

Xiaofeng glanced inside the house. During her last visit, He Ximei had almost finished cleaning up and had even added quite a few new things.

Soon, the sound of a tricycle rang at the door. It was He Ximei instructing Su Peng to work. Seeing that the courtyard door was unlocked, He Ximei entered, "Xiaofeng, how come you got here before us?"

That shouldn’t be, given the distance from the village to the town.

"Ye Cheng goes down to the city every day, so I just hitched a ride with him." Xiaofeng tidied up the tools, "Auntie, you get busy at home, I will go with Brother to pull the bottles back."

"Okay," He Ximei was eager, "Go ahead."

"Feng, buy me a piece of candy later," Su Peng requested quietly as he pedaled ahead.

"Okay, I’ll buy you a pound. You can eat it slowly."

"My mom won’t buy it for me, she says I’m already fat enough. Eating more will make me a big fatty." But candy is so sweet, he just wants to eat it.

"Just don’t eat it all at once. One piece a day is fine."

After pulling a cart of bottles back from the wholesale store, the three of them started to get busy.

Around seven in the evening, there was a knock at the courtyard door. Su Xiaofeng went to open the door, and an old woman stood there, her face beaming at Xiaofeng.

Beside the old woman stood a tall and burly man, his gaze sharp and fierce.

Luo Yuzhu stepped forward from behind, "Xiaofeng, your mother was worried about your safety staying here alone at night, so she came to check on you."

Before she could enter, a spicy smell wafted from the courtyard gate. What was Xiaofeng doing to make it so spicy?

Achoo...

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