Rebirth in the 50s: The Couple with the Hidden Space-Chapter 663 - 539: Let Him Weigh His Options

Compared to Zhou Jiao and her husband, Lin Liyin’s days outside the campus were quite hard. On the day Zhou Xiaocun left, without waiting for recovery, as soon as she gained some strength, she mustered the energy to get discharged and hurried back to the Lin Family.

As the evening approached, the surge of people getting off work was overwhelming. Lin Liyin, with a haggard look, barely managed to squeeze onto a public bus, relying on sheer willpower to support herself, already out of breath.

By the time she reached the Lin Family, Lin Liyin was dizzy, and was helped into Mrs. Lin’s bedroom by the family’s aunt. Fortunately, Mr. Lin was out that day; otherwise, she felt she couldn’t have held on anymore.

Mrs. Lin looked eagerly at her hands, making her feel annoyed and heartbroken. It turned out her mother still loved herself the most. At this moment, even a word of concern would have comforted her.

"Auntie, make me a cup of salt water and cook a bowl of porridge," Lin Liyin instructed, then collapsed into a chair, unable to speak further.

After pulling herself together and finishing the porridge, more than an hour had passed.

In the room, Lin Liyin’s tired, hoarse voice rang out, "He didn’t give me a note, saying you even want to harm your granddaughter. He doesn’t trust you. In the end, the other side gave a five-day deadline, demanding him and his young son’s household registration to be moved to Hai City, arranging a job for his young son, and needing clean records plus a thousand pounds of grain coupons."

"Ha... hoo... hehe..." Mrs. Lin let out a few ear-piercing laughs, truly feeling like a tiger that had fallen on hard times, being bullied by dogs. When had she, Gu Ruyi, ever been in such a miserable state?

Lin Liyin frowned and stared at her. After a while, she said, "You should directly apologize to my elder sister and brother-in-law. I agreed to these conditions just to stabilize him."

Yes. She thought it over repeatedly since coming out of the hospital doors. This matter must be explained directly to her brother-in-law, sincerely apologizing and letting him decide, never letting her mom perish.

Mrs. Lin shouted fearfully, "No... No..."

"Alright, don’t rush, think about it again."

Lin Liyin shakily waved her hand to indicate waiting for her decision, sighed, walked to the bed, forced a pen into the old lady’s hand, and sat on the bed.

No matter how bad this mother was, she was still her mother. Seeing her in this state now, Lin Liyin truly couldn’t bear to ignore Mrs. Lin. Beside her, she pondered whether to tell her brother Lin Aiguo or discuss it with Mr. Lin.

This matter could be serious or trivial, best to offer an apology and let her brother-in-law handle it. The only concern was that the Old Zhou Family might retaliate with the evidence they had, causing significant influence.

"We can’t let Zhou Xiaozheng know the truth; he won’t believe I’m innocent. He’ll strike hard to ruin me, and he might even use means to wipe you out."

Lin Liyin felt a chill in her heart as she watched.

It wasn’t without possibility. Mrs. Lin wanted him to be childless, why would he let it go? Putting herself in his shoes, if her mother-in-law treated her like this, how would she react? She would definitely make sure her family didn’t find peace!

"Let me find Dad. You at home, really can’t exert power as the Old Zhou Family wishes."

"... No, no mud..." Mrs. Lin was too anxious to write, glaring at her youngest daughter, wondering how she could be so foolish. If this matter could be spoken about, why would she write notes initially?

What a shame her body was not up to par; otherwise, she would surely give the Old Zhou Family a good show. Those brazen things actually dared to threaten her in reverse.

"Tell him, give him five hundred pounds of grain tickets, let him quickly return to the Northeast. If he threatens again, I won’t let him leave. Let him weigh it himself."

Lin Liyin looked at the handwriting above, speechlessly watched Mrs. Lin. If this worked, why did she have to drag her sick body back? That man was clearly not a good person at first glance.

"If I were healthy, I could look for some people to help. Now, adding that your dad has retired, my reputation is even less effective. If I had a way, could I have let your younger brother stay in the Northwest? You first help me prepare five hundred pounds of grain tickets, then go find out what the situation is outside now."

Lin Liyin repeatedly looked over twice, raised her head to see Mrs. Lin had closed her eyes, knowing she didn’t want to speak further. But where to prepare five hundred pounds of grain coupons?

Knowing asking was useless. The most crucial thing now wasn’t the grain coupon issue. Thinking of this, she was also lazy to ask further, all reminders were given, and the rest she couldn’t control.

On her way back, Lin Liyin didn’t return to the hospital, but directly back home, entrusting her two sisters-in-law to take good care of her son, took an aspirin, and fell asleep.

Li Jianjun was restless all day, thinking of his sister rushing over to say that his wife had a high fever and was hospitalized, making him anxious. No idea if it was from yesterday’s stress.

This miserable situation brings misfortune to whoever encounters it. After finally waiting for work to end, he briefly explained to his old partner and rushed to the hospital.

In the end, he heard that Lin Liyin insisted on discharge regardless. Unsettled, he asked the doctor about his wife’s condition, learning she ran off just after IV treatment, immediately igniting an intense fury. She truly didn’t take care of herself; what on earth happened at the Lin Family making her rush for discharge?

Li Jianjun knew his wife too well. Given her nature of cherishing life, even a cut on her hand would require two days off. If nothing major happened this time, he’d risk chopping his head off and kicking it like a ball. What made him furious was that any urgent matter almost definitely concerned the family, probably relating to those messes.

Around the courtyard entrance, after hearing she left a while ago, Li Jianjun’s eyes flashed. Without notifying anyone, he directly returned home.

Under the alley locust tree sat two old men playing chess, surrounded by several neighbors with large bowls watching. The laughter and chatter from the neighboring yards made the entire alley vibrant.

Li Jianjun enviously watched the easygoing neighbors. When could he live so freely?

After greeting them, he entered his house, suppressed his hunger, and ran to the bedroom first. Seeing Lin Liyin peacefully asleep, he felt somewhat relieved.

"Brother, have dinner first."

Li Jianjun quickly washed his hands, picked up the bowl and chopsticks, glanced at his sister, then heard his eldest sister tutoring his sons in learning from the children’s room, smiled, "Did you all eat?"

"Yes, my sister even made sure my sister-in-law had porridge," Li Jianjun’s younger sister Li Xiaowan said with a quiet laugh, "Brother, don’t you think the house is unusually quiet today?"

Indeed, at last, that jinx was driven away.

Li Jianjun smiled and nodded to his sister, both understanding each other’s unspoken laughs.

"Check what’s missing, brother’ll go find someone tomorrow for some tickets; you and your sister can go out shopping, get a new outfit."

Li Xiaowan shook her head and quietly said, "We have clothes, save them for my two nephews, don’t worry about us, we don’t compete for looks with anyone."

Li Jianjun sipped his soup, smiling contentedly, "My little sister is truly sensible. Would you take the exam again this year? Big brother still hopes you won’t go to work."

Li Xiaowan, since graduating from high school, hadn’t planned to attend college. Compared to village girls, she was already fortunate; the family had a second brother who was a university student, saving her from needing to impress her parents.

"No, I still prefer starting work early."

"That’s fine. But, definitely let big brother first scrutinize any prospective partners. You and your sister better not turn bad. Once your younger brother gets married, I’ll arrange your marriage."

Li Xiaowan blushed, stomped her foot, "I won’t marry." After speaking, she bowed her head and ran into the room desperately.

Li Jianjun saw her and laughed heartily, feeling secretly pleased. This was truly the demeanor of a girl, careful selection of candidates for his sisters’ suitors. Not demanding a distinguished family background or appearances, so long as they had good family values and responsibility, that’s sufficient. In life, everything else is superficial; steady living throughout one’s life is the most genuine.