Chapter 68: Another Kiss

Xie’s mother didn’t say anything.

Last time when Xie’s mother went to help take care of Xiao Ni, Sun Lanjun was picky and critical, expressing her dissatisfaction in various ways. Therefore, Xie’s mother assumed that Sun Lanjun disliked her and wouldn’t let her take care of the child again.

Xie’s mother felt that Sun Lanjun’s words implied that she didn’t want to have another child, so she nodded and said, “Alright, if you don’t want to have another child, then it’s up to you.”

Although Xie’s mother was the mother-in-law, she was very clear-headed and realized that she couldn’t control her younger son’s family or her elder son’s family.

This era was different from the past. In the past, they wouldn’t dare to disobey their mother-in-law.

Her mother-in-law, Xie Qingxiao’s grandmother, was a kind old lady, but she was still the one who had the final say when it came to her and Xie’s eldest sister-in-law.

But she, on the other hand, couldn’t assert herself at all. She didn’t know whether it was a blessing or a curse.

However, as long as her elder son and his wife could live happily and harmoniously like her younger son and his wife, putting all their efforts together, she would just let them be.

As parents, didn’t they just want their children to live well?

Sun Lanjun？？？

She was dumbfounded.

What did she mean by “it’s up to you if you don’t want to have another child”? Did she not want her grandson anymore?

“Mother…” Sun Lanjun still wanted to have another child, but when she saw Xie’s mother’s expression, she couldn’t say it out loud.

Last time, she took the initiative to ask Xie’s mother to return to the village. How could she now tell Xie’s mother that she wanted her to come back and help her again?

In the end, Sun Lanjun couldn’t bring herself to say that she wanted another child and asked Xie’s mother to help her take care of it.

After Xie’s father and Xie’s mother went back to sleep, she also went back to bed, feeling stifled.

In the west room, Lin Xiangyi and Xie Qingxiao were talking about Xie Guoqiang. Lin Xiangyi asked Xie Qingxiao about Xie Guoqiang’s performance today.

“…He’s a little timid, but he tried to be brave. The effect is pretty good so far,” Xie Qingxiao said.

He and Lin Xiangyi were both lying in bed. Lin Xiangyi was on the inside, and he was on the outside, but his body was facing Lin Xiangyi. He was holding a banana fan and fanning towards Lin Xiangyi.

“That’s good,” Lin Xiangyi said, “It’s not about being afraid of being timid, but about being afraid of not taking that step. It’s good that he’s willing to take that step.”

“Yeah,” Xie Qingxiao nodded, “I’ll take him out for another day tomorrow, and then let him sell independently the day after tomorrow. Should you stay at home tomorrow?”

She had been going out with him to sell goods before, and he asked her to rest, but she didn’t. She had been working for so many days, she must be tired.

“That’s fine,” Lin Xiangyi nodded. It was good to rest for two days after working non-stop for so many days. She couldn’t tire herself out for the sake of the baby in her belly.

Besides, she didn’t go out to do business today. Xie Qingxiao came back and handed all the money to her. This feeling was even better than earning it herself.

“Did your sister-in-law give you any trouble?” Xie Qingxiao asked again.

“She can’t give me any trouble,” Lin Xiangyi said.

Xie Qingxiao smiled. Well, after spending so many days together, he had seen for himself that she never lost in verbal battles. She could respond to anything. As long as the other party didn’t use force, she wouldn’t suffer any losses.

“Anyway, you don’t need to put up with her,” Xie Qingxiao still said, “If you feel wronged, tell me.”

Lin Xiangyi raised her eyes and asked, “Then you’ll help me fight back?”

“What else?”

Lin Xiangyi: “She’s your sister-in-law.”

“You’re my wife!”

“…” Lin Xiangyi looked at him for two seconds, then burst into laughter. She leaned forward and, in Xie Qingxiao’s shocked gaze, kissed his cheek.

Just one kiss, without any… it was very pure, just a reward kiss.

“Reward you,” Lin Xiangyi said. She felt that Xie Qingxiao really liked her kisses. Every time they were… she would involuntarily respond to him, and he would be particularly excited.

This time… she looked up at Xie Qingxiao, but before she could see clearly, a big hand held the back of her head, and her lips met another pair of lips.

Lin Xiangyi: “…” Did she accidentally set his fire ablaze?

Fortunately, no.

After a long and lingering kiss, the man pecked her once and then let go of her. Of course, he was still holding her.

Xie Qingxiao couldn’t bear to let go of her. This was the first time she kissed him while she was conscious. His heart was soft now. He only felt that he could feel real by holding her.

Lin Xiangyi: “…It’s hot.”

“I’ll fan you.”

“Then when are we going to buy an electric fan?” Lin Xiangyi took the opportunity to say.

“I went to the supply and marketing cooperative today, but they didn’t have any. I’ll ask someone to see if they can buy one in the city tomorrow.”

Lin Xiangyi was surprised: “You’re so thoughtful.”

Xie Qingxiao raised his lips, pointed at his own lips and said, “Then kiss me again.”

Lin Xiangyi happily leaned forward. She didn’t know how many times she had kissed him, it wouldn’t hurt to kiss him one more time.

She pecked Xie Qingxiao once, and Xie Qingxiao leaned over and pecked her once.

Lin Xiangyi: “…”

Xie Qingxiao looked calm: “But we don’t have tickets, so it’s probably going to be expensive.” He was talking about the electric fan.

“It’s expensive, but it’s expensive. We have over 500 yuan now, enough to buy it. You can earn more money after we buy it,” Lin Xiangyi patted Xie Qingxiao’s shoulder, with a “This important task is entrusted to you” look.

“…” Xie Qingxiao laughed: “Okay.”

Actually, he didn’t need Lin Xiangyi to remind him. Seeing her happy look, he was even more eager to earn more money, so much that she couldn’t even count it, so that she would always be so happy.

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The next day.

Sun Lanjun woke up early. She was still thinking about asking Xie’s mother to go to the county town to take care of her when she had her second child, so she decided to talk to Xie’s mother today.

She didn’t get up as late as before, waiting until Xie’s father and Xie’s mother went out to work before getting up.

She heard Xie’s father and Xie’s mother making breakfast outside, so she got up.

It was only 6:40.

Xie’s mother was surprised to see her: “You woke up so early today?”

Sun Lanjun’s attitude was much gentler, and she smiled, “I usually have to go to work, so I’m used to getting up early. Where is Ah Xiao going?”

She saw Xie Qingxiao come out of the kitchen, biting on a sweet potato, and riding his bicycle away.

Xie’s mother: “He’s going to the county town to get goods.”

Sun Lanjun nodded knowingly, and couldn’t help but say curiously, “Ah Xiao is different after getting married. He’s become so diligent. You don’t have to worry about him anymore.” So hurry up and go take care of my child.

“Yeah, Xiangyi is the right wife for him,” Xie’s mother said, a smile spread across her face when she mentioned Lin Xiangyi. Although she felt that Sun Lanjun’s good attitude today was a bit strange, she couldn’t help but say a few more words: “Your father and I have enjoyed a lot of blessings following them.”

Her eyebrows and eyes couldn’t hide her satisfaction with Lin Xiangyi.

This was a look that Sun Lanjun had never seen Xie’s mother show in front of her.

She suddenly felt a little sour. She enjoyed a lot of blessings following Xie Qingxiao and Lin Xiangyi, which meant that she didn’t enjoy any blessings at all?

Wasn’t Xie Qingxiao just making some money to support himself by doing business? That kind of low-class profession, it was only because he couldn’t make money that he had to do it. The old woman was actually proud of it.

She had really never seen the world.

And then Sun Lanjun saw even more of Xie’s mother’s “favoritism” towards Lin Xiangyi.