"Um, Wanwan, you're awake from your nap? Are you thirsty? I'll pour you some water."
Lin Wanwan had only been listening to Granny Wang talk about Zhao Xuefei's situation and hadn't thought much of it. She and Zhao Xuefei were not from the same world; their differences were like heaven and abyss.
Zhao Xuefei was the heaven, a pampered little princess doted on by her whole family, a darling girl who walked the streets with countless people envying her, never even casting a glance her way.
She herself was the abyss, toiling in the fields all day, taking care of the kids, cleaning up Xie Sui's messes. Though only in her twenties, she felt like more than half her life had already passed. She didn't need to look in a mirror to know how haggard she looked.
One day, while combing her hair in the morning, she actually discovered two white hairs!
She never expected Zhao Xuefei's good life to come at such a cost, and instantly stopped feeling envious.
Xie Sui's sudden guilt made Lin Wanwan narrow her eyes. Had he done something?
"I don't want water. Come here."
"Um, I still have to weed. I'm going to work."
Xie Sui turned and fled, even more afraid to approach. There was no way to explain this!
"If you dare to leave, don't come back again."
Xie Sui, whose foot had stepped out of the house, forcefully pulled it back. "Wifey, are you angry? I'm such a good boy, it definitely wasn't me. Was it the two brats? Wait here, I'll beat their butts until they're bruised."
The more he talked, the more Lin Wanwan felt something was amiss. "How much do you know about Zhao Xuefei's situation?"
"A tiny bit."
"Tell me about it."
Lin Wanwan was also a girl who loved gossip. She regretted not having witnessed the scene firsthand.
"Well, Zhao Xuefei's boyfriends... I found them."
Lin Wanwan: "..."
She seemed to have discovered something significant. Without changing her expression, she continued, "And then?"
"Then, then I found Granny Cai and the others to come over. I just didn't know there would be so many people. I really didn't know."
Lin Wanwan frowned and asked, "Why? By doing this, Zhao Xuefei's reputation will be utterly ruined. You can't harm someone like that."
Lin Wanwan was kind. Kind people, though they might envy, wouldn't be jealous, let alone kick someone when they're down or gloat. Instead, she felt sympathy for her.
If Xie Sui couldn't provide a reasonable explanation, Lin Wanwan would have to reconsider him.
"Because she tried to harm me. You have no idea how disgusting this woman is. She tried to steal our business last time, and now she's trying to steal me..."
Lin Wanwan's heart sank. "Steal you? What do you mean?"
Xie Sui: "..."
Oh dear, he'd let it slip.
He had no choice but to explain everything clearly. Having lived through this life once before, he knew many misunderstandings were caused by a lack of honesty. Rather than her hearing it from someone else, it was better to be frank.
As a man, he couldn't really enjoy the pleasure of having a "red flag flying at home and colorful flags fluttering outside" while living in constant fear of being discovered.
Lin Wanwan remained expressionless, and Xie Sui felt uncertain. "Wifey, say something. You can hit me or scold me, it's fine. I've already changed. I've seen her for who she is and will never do anything to betray you. Please don't be like this, I'm scared!"
Finally, some life returned to Lin Wanwan's eyes. It would be a lie to say she wasn't bothered. She hadn't expected Xie Sui to be so neglectful of their home, to resort to trickery and deceit, all for Zhao Xuefei!
However, Xie Sui's ability to find his way back and completely change wasn't entirely foolish.
"You two..."
Xie Sui swore profusely, "We didn't do anything. The key is she wouldn't let me take advantage either! That woman is extremely cunning. Forget me, even Lu Tianxing didn't get any benefits from her. She plays high-stakes games; she takes the benefits, says a few sweet words, and she's just a con artist. This time, she wanted to use Lu Tianxing against me, otherwise, why would they be hugging and cuddling?"
Lin Wanwan said haughtily, "Whether you did anything with her or not, you don't need to explain to me. Anyway, I can't control you."
"My heart is only for Wanwan. My Wanwan is knowledgeable, capable, young, beautiful, virtuous, gentle, and can have sons. My ancestors must have smoked ancestral incense for me to marry you. Those ordinary women outside aren't even comparable to a single strand of Wanwan's hair."
"You're so glib. Weren't you going to weed? Go ahead quickly."
"Okay, Wanwan is the best, the most understanding. We'll let this matter go and never mention it again."
"I'll see your performance."
With Lin Wanwan saying this, Xie Sui was relieved. He happily went to weed, managing to clear a whole acre of land. Zhang Wenfeng was dumbfounded. Had Brother Xie taken the wrong medicine? Su Dan Novel Network
As a result, when Xie Sui returned that evening, his face was sunburnt red, almost to the point of blistering.
"Daddy, why is your face red?"
Lin Wanwan sat under the eaves, mending clothes for them. Children were exceptionally hard on clothes. Having been used to frugality, she believed in patching and mending until things were wearable.
She looked at Xie Sui with amusement, waiting to hear his explanation.
Xie Sui said proudly, "Radiant!"
"Wow, I want to be radiant too! How do I do that?"
Xie Sui: "..."
"Daddy will do it for you tomorrow. Time for a bath and bed."
"Don't rush to sleep. Recite two ancient poems, or the 'Three Character Classic'."
"Ah, we have to recite?"
The two boys drooped their heads, unwilling to study.
"Daddy will recite with you. Let's race to see who can recite it faster."
Dou Dou, the clever little one, said, "Daddy, you're so old, much, much older than us. You'll definitely recite faster."
"That's not necessarily true. Being smart doesn't depend on age. If you two win against Daddy, doesn't that mean you're even more capable than Daddy?"
"That seems to be the case!"
Xie Sui cunningly managed to fool his two sons. The three of them recited poems and the 'Three Character Classic' together. Lin Wanwan found it quite amusing, feeling as though she had raised three sons.
The biggest one was still a rebellious son, not making her worry even a little.
After coaxing the children to sleep, Xie Sui fiddled around in the kitchen for a long time. When he came out, his face was covered in something white. Lin Wanwan almost cried out in fright, "What on earth are you putting on your face? You almost scared me to death!"
"I got sunburnt, so I'm applying a mask to nourish it. Wanwan, you should try it too. It's great for the skin. Egg whites, cucumber juice, white sugar, salt, almond powder, so many good things."
Lin Wanwan: "..."
Her fists clenched. That was money! How could he waste it like this!
"Come on, it'll definitely work. It's a shame there's no milk, that would make it even better. Your husband only has his face left, so I have to take good care of it."
No girl disliked beauty. Pulled by Xie Sui, she had a face mask applied. Feeling a bit dazed, they lay in the courtyard with him, gazing at the moon and counting stars.
"The stars are so bright, and the moon is beautiful too. Wanwan, I truly want to watch the moon with you for a lifetime."
"Who else do you want to watch it with if not me? Zhao Xuefei?"
"No! Didn't we agree to put that matter behind us? I was also a victim. Why are you still bringing it up?"
"You don't dare to mention it because you're guilty?"
It turned out that you should never let your wife hold onto your weaknesses; she could remember it for a lifetime, even in her grave. Unfortunately, Xie Sui realized this far too late.