Luo Chunlei had already gone home, but the more he thought about it, the more uneasy he felt. Thinking that Lin Xiaocui might get beaten up again when she got home, he picked up his umbrella and headed towards Lin Xiaocui's house.

Unexpectedly, when Lin Jianguo saw him, he told him that the mother and daughter had not yet returned home.

He was still worried, so he dragged Luo Hao to Lin Ye's house again.

He breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Lin Xiaocui sitting peacefully at the dining table.

"I told you she'd be alright, she's not stupid." Luo Hao glared at Luo Chunlei. Just now, he had been so anxious, it looked like Lin Xiaocui was about to be torn to pieces.

Lin Ye was slow to catch on and assumed that Luo Chunlei was just concerned about his friend, so he said, "Xiao Cui will be living here from now on. It's not far from your house, so you can come and visit her more often."

"Huh? I wouldn't be looking for her for fun. I'd only talk to her about math problems," Luo Chunlei stammered, his words carrying a hint of trying to cover something up.

Lu Wanqing smiled ambiguously. "A daughter grows up and leaves home," she said. "Lin Xiaocui's luck with men is really good!"

After Luo Chunlei and Luo Hao left, Lin Xiaocui offered to help Lu Wanqing clear the table, but Lin Ye refused, pushing them both away.

"You guys hurry up and wash up and get ready for bed. I'll tidy up here."

Lu Wanqing didn't insist. She pulled Lin Xiaocui aside and told her where her towel was, where the hot water was, and that from now on, she should take care of herself and that everyone should do the housework together.

I'll sleep with Zhao Xiaolan tonight. If she doesn't like it, I can make room for her in the studio later and she can sleep there.

Lu Wanqing even took out a new quilt from the cabinet. It was a freshly made four-pound cotton quilt, which was not heavy but very warm when covered with it.

To ensure Zhao Xiaolan could get a good night's sleep, Lu Wanqing specially made her drink a bowl of spiritual spring water.

She then applied ointment to Lin Xiaocui's injuries. Wang Xiuqin was really ruthless; some of the bruises had turned purplish-red, and the wounds had penetrated quite deeply.

From now on, Wang Xiuqin will never have the chance to commit such a heinous act again!

Sure enough, there was thunder and lightning that night. It was very unusual for the weather to be like this so close to the New Year.

Lin Xiaocui was still wondering if Wang Xiuqin would really find her a husband, so she slept very restlessly and only managed to fall asleep in the middle of the night.

Lu Wanqing was also particularly afraid of thunder, so she snuggled into Lin Ye's arms and tried to distract herself by chatting.

"Honey, thank you for Xiao Cui's matter. Keeping her at home will only cause more trouble in the future," Lin Ye said, patting her back.

Lu Wanqing pouted and snorted, "If Wang Xiuqin dares to cause trouble, then you should punch her!"

Lin Ye pinched her nose and laughed. As he laughed, his hands became restless.

"Wife, you are so beautiful!"

"All you do is sweet-talk me!"

"Who says I'm all talk? I'm also very capable of taking action..."

Soon, Lu Wanqing's soft moans were drowned out by the thunder.

The next day, Zhao Xiaolan woke up feeling refreshed. When Lu Wanqing saw her, she asked Lin Xiaocui, who was still a little drowsy, "How did Mom sleep last night?"

Lin Xiaocui laughed and said, "She slept very well, without a care in the world. However, she called out 'Baoguo' a few times in her dream, I don't know what it meant."

Lu Wanqing: "That's good. I see you have some dark circles under your eyes. Why don't you sleep a little longer?"

Lin Xiaocui had something on her mind, so she couldn't sleep anymore. She got up and made the bed, then helped Lin Ye make breakfast.

After a night of torrential rain and strong winds, the sky has cleared up, revealing blue skies and white clouds, and the air is very fresh.

Seeing Lin Xiaocui helping to start the fire, Lu Wanqing put on her rain boots and went out.

She wanted to water her private plot with the spirit spring water. Rain would only loosen the soil, but it wouldn't improve its quality. Only the spirit spring water could make the soil fertile.

When I got home after finishing my work, breakfast was already prepared.

Lin Xiaocui is quite capable. Although we only provided her with a bed, she could help with a lot of chores while she lived at home.

It's unrealistic to stop her from doing chores, as that would only make her feel uncomfortable. Fortunately, there isn't much work to do at home, so it's not particularly strenuous.

"Xiao Cui, are you getting used to sleeping with my mom? Why don't you tidy up the studio? Don't be shy," Lin Ye asked during breakfast.

Having multiple rooms has this advantage: even if guests come, there's always a place for them to sleep.

Lin Xiaocui waved her hand, "This is fine. My aunt and I each have our own quilt, and we won't interfere with each other!"

After finishing her porridge, Lin Xiaocui asked Lu Wanqing, "Sister-in-law, is there anything I need to send over today?"

Lu Wanqing smiled faintly: "You haven't even warmed your seat yet, and you're already thinking about running errands. You really are doing it today."

After the meal, she handed her a blue cotton-padded coat and asked her to deliver it to a family in Wangjia Village.

“Wang Xu should have stayed at his father’s dormitory last night. You can ask him to go to Wangjia Village with you,” Lu Wanqing suggested.

Lu Wanqing is not a rigid person who thinks that boys and girls should not spend time alone together. On the contrary, she believes that only by spending more time together can two people know whether they are compatible.

Whether it's Wang Xu, Luo Chunlei, or her future husband, looks and family background can be secondary, but good character is essential, and he must be capable, hardworking, and most importantly, treat her well.

After Lin Xiaocui left with her cotton-padded coat, Lin Ye, who was also on holiday, decided to go find Liu Zhengfeng and meet the homeless man again.

Liu Ying's wool coat was ready and could be taken over. Lu Wanqing carefully folded it, put it in a cloth bag, and tied it to the back of the bicycle.

To get the homeless man to talk, she specially prepared a canteen of spring water from the military, along with a bag of fried dough twists and a can of beef sauce, for Lin Ye to give to him.

"This water is sugar water. Make sure he drinks it. Maybe he'll be happy and talk more," Lu Wanqing repeatedly urged.

Lin Ye didn't have much hope. He had already decided that even if he found his father, he absolutely couldn't let it affect his family's life. If his father didn't like Lu Wanqing and made some unreasonable demands, he would never agree to them.

After a night of torrential rain, everything outside was muddy, and when Lin Ye pushed his bicycle out, it left a deep tire track.

Lu Wanqing watched his figure disappear completely before returning to her room after a long while.

She wasn't idle either; she started arranging for Zhao Xiaolan to make a new cotton-padded jacket, while she herself began cutting fabric.

In order to improve efficiency, the work of two people must be carried out in an orderly manner and with close cooperation.

In the early morning, Li Fang came to visit, trudging through the mud, and immediately asked about Lin Xiaocui.

Last night, she must have overheard what Luo Chunlei and Luo Hao were saying, which is why she came over despite the slippery road.

Knowing that Lin Xiaocui had already left, Li Fang said mysteriously, "I'm telling you, something happened to the Lin family."

Lu Wanqing paused, a smile creeping onto her lips. Something happened to the Lin family? That's good!