Back to 1984: Earning Money, Raising Kids, and Keeping the Household Busy

Chapter 296 Prevention is better than cure

Lin Qin was present the entire time Chen Xinyue was entertaining them, staying by their side constantly.

With a nanny busy at home and Mu Qinglian trying to impress Lin Qin, Guo Lingyue couldn't find any opportunity to make a move.

Before leaving, she looked at Chen Xinyue earnestly and sincerely apologized, "It was all my fault before. I hope my sister-in-law won't hold it against me. I will listen to Mom and get along well with you from now on."

Mu Qinglian nodded in satisfaction.

Lin Qin frowned as she watched.

Seeing this, Guo Lingyue continued, "If you're free anytime, sister-in-law, just let me know. We can go out for a meal, shopping, and tea. I know this capital city well and can show you around and introduce you to some new people."

Chen Xinyue obediently agreed, "Thank you, sister-in-law. I'll contact you when I have time."

Guo Lingyue felt relieved, thinking that Lin Qin couldn't stay in the capital forever; she would have plenty of opportunities.

After the two left.

Lin Qin stepped forward and closed the door, exchanged a glance with Chen Xinyue, and asked, "What are you planning to do next?"

Chen Xinyue's lips curled into a slight sneer, "I'll deal with whatever comes my way, I'm not afraid of her."

Anyone could see that Guo Lingyue had ulterior motives, but she just didn't want to expose her in front of Mu Qinglian.

Lin Qin shook her head. "That won't do. You're pregnant now, there's no need to worry about those rotten fish and shrimp. In my opinion, you'd be better off coming back to Anshi with me to rest and prepare for your pregnancy. There are plenty of vegetables, fruits, chicken, duck, pork, and seafood at home. What would you like to eat?"
Besides, Anshi has a great climate, like spring all year round. I'll be there to help you during your postpartum period. Wouldn't that be more comfortable than staying at your in-laws' house?

To be honest, Chen Xinyue was tempted.

"But how am I going to explain this to my in-laws?"

Lin Qin simply and directly called Xiao Jinlin and explained her intentions.

Xiao Jinlin rushed back from the company in a hurry. As soon as he entered the door, he pitifully apologized to Lin Qin, "Mom, is there something I did wrong? Tell me, I can change it."

"What nonsense!" Lin Qin frowned, somewhat speechless. "I'm worried about Xin Yue's safety at home alone, having to deal with all those shady people. Coming back with me will not only cut off these pointless social interactions, but she can also live freely at her parents' home. Didn't the experts say that a pregnant woman's mood can affect the fetus's development and intelligence? You don't want Xin Yue to be unhappy, right?"

Xiao Jinlin was very clever and immediately understood Lin Qin's subtext. He asked the nanny and learned that Guo Lingyue had come to visit today, which made him very upset.

The nanny sighed and said, "Boss, I think your sister-in-law is acting strange. She tried to come into the kitchen several times today and tried to get close to me, asking me all sorts of questions. I'm just wondering, she's a sister-in-law who's never been here before, and she's acting like this after only one visit.

No wonder your mother was uneasy. That man even said he would come often and wanted to invite your mother out shopping and eating, which made your mother very happy, and your mother couldn't refuse.

That's it again!

Xiao Jinlin was so angry he wanted to swear. Since Guo Lingyue hadn't really done anything, he couldn't make a scene. He could only listen to Lin Qin's suggestion, have someone pack Chen Xinyue's luggage, and personally escort them back to Anshi.

A few days later, when Mu Qinglian brought Guo Lingyue to the alley, they were both stunned to learn that Chen Xinyue and Xiao Jinlin had gone to Anshi.

Unlike Mu Qinglian's surprise, Guo Lingyue was filled with anger. Everything had been planned perfectly, but that woman had run away. How hateful!

Mu Qinglian was unaware of Guo Lingyue's thoughts and anxiously pressed for the reason.

The nanny replied gently, "I heard that there is a happy occasion on the madam's family's side, and in addition, the madam suddenly wanted to eat the seafood that her maternal grandfather made and some snacks from Anshi. Although I can handle seafood, I certainly can't make it taste like her maternal grandfather's. In addition, I really don't know how to make the snacks from Anshi."

The husband felt sorry for his wife, and since her mother was about to go back home, they decided to go together.

"Oh, I see!" Mu Qinglian suddenly realized. It was understandable, after all, she had been pregnant before and had received higher education. She knew that pregnant women's thoughts were controlled by hormones, and sometimes when they wanted to eat something, they would crave it so much that they couldn't control themselves.

"Okay then, I'll call and ask when they're coming back."

Seeing Mu Qinglian leave like that, Guo Lingyue chased after her unwillingly, "Mom, isn't it a bit inappropriate for my sister-in-law to be running around like that while she's pregnant?"

Mu Qinglian waved her hand, "She's just going back to her parents' home, and Jinlin and her mother are with her. What's wrong with that? Don't worry about it. By the way, how's Yuanyuan doing lately? I haven't seen her in a long time."

Guo Lingyue has been coming back to see her quite frequently lately, but she never brings the child with her. I don't know what she's thinking.

Guo Lingyue's face stiffened, and she quickly lowered her head to admit her mistake, "Mom, I was just worried that Yuanyuan's crying would affect your mood. If you want to see her, I'll bring her over tomorrow, but she had a cold a while ago and hasn't fully recovered yet."

"You've caught another cold?" Mu Qinglian paused, frowned, and glared at Guo Lingyue. "The child is still sick, why are you always running around? Mind your own family matters first!"
"From now on, bring Yuanyuan with you every time you come over so I can see her. Don't let her run around aimlessly."

Guo Lingyue's face turned pale and then red as she was scolded, and she couldn't say a word.

After returning home, Xiao Jinchen asked her about her outing that day.

Guo Lingyue said sullenly, "Mom said she wanted to see Yuanyuan. I said that Yuanyuan was sick a while ago and hadn't fully recovered yet. Mom scolded me, saying that I hadn't taken care of things at home and kept running around. She also said that I should bring Yuanyuan with me every time I go there in the future."

She laughed self-deprecatingly, "So that means I can't go out until Yuanyuan is better. I must have owed her something in my past life."

Xiao Jinchen frowned in displeasure. "What nonsense are you talking about? What does this have to do with the child! Did she want this to happen? We failed to give her a healthy body, so it's our duty to take good care of her."

These words instantly enraged Guo Lingyue. All the pent-up grievances she had been holding in for so long finally erupted. She stood up in disbelief, tears blurring her vision. "Haven't I taken good care of her? How much effort have I put into her since she was born? You keep saying we have to be responsible for her, but in reality, it's me and the nanny who are really taking care of the child!"

You only play with her for a little while after get off work, and the moment she cries you get impatient and hand her back to me. You have no idea how painful it is to raise a child! I'm about to break down. I can't even go out for a walk to clear my head. As soon as Mom hears the child is sick, she blames me. Everyone blames me. I deserve to die! Waaah!

Xiao Jinchen didn't expect Guo Lingyue's reaction to be so strong. Seeing her so distraught, he couldn't bring himself to say anything accusatory. Helpless, he squatted down to comfort her, "Alright, what's done is done, so we have to face it properly. Crying and making a scene won't solve anything."

Guo Lingyue clung to Xiao Jinchen's clothes as if she had grasped a lifeline. "I've noticed that Mom clearly favors Chen Xinyue more. Now, in Mom's heart, I'm relegated to the back. What if Chen Xinyue has another healthy child? Will Mom even have me left?"