Lin Qinghuan watched as Lin Piaoxue helped Lin Qing leave, a smile playing on her lips, a glint of shrewdness flashing in her beautiful eyes.
Lin Qinghuan injured Lin Feng and beat Lin Qing and Lin Piaoxue, but the Lin family chose to endure it in order not to make a big fuss and become a laughing stock.
The Lin family is concerned about their reputation, which is their weakness. When people have weaknesses, they become wary, and the Lin family is also a bully who preys on the weak and fears the strong.
Lin Jingqing smiled as she thought of this.
Lin Piaoxue helped Lin Qing sit down and looked at Lin Qing's ashen face, saying, "Big brother, what's wrong with Qinghuan today? She's been going against the family at every turn, as if she treats us like enemies."
Lin Qing could also see that Lin Qinghuan's gaze towards them had changed.
Lin Qinghuan used to look at them with caution and ingratiation, but now she has become indifferent, as if she no longer considers them as family.
It's probably because when you've accumulated enough disappointment, you stop having any hope.
Seeing that Lin Qing ignored her, Lin Piaoxue pouted unhappily.
"Piaoxue, go feed the pigs," Lin's father said to Lin Piaoxue.
A faint displeasure flashed in the depths of Lin Piaoxue's eyes, but it disappeared in an instant and she returned to normal.
"Dad, I'm going to feed the pigs now," Lin Piaoxue said with a smile to her father.
Worried that Lin Piaoxue would get her dress dirty, Lin's mother said to Lin Piaoxue, "Piaoxue, let Lin Qinghuan feed you..."
Mr. Lin's eyes widened, and a hint of anger flashed across his face. He interrupted Mrs. Lin and yelled at her, "Shut up! How old is Piaoxue? Why can't she feed the pigs? She's not a rich young lady; she's a farmer's daughter. A farmer's daughter must work. From now on, Piaoxue will cook the meals, and Qinghuan will gather the pig feed."
Lin's mother wanted to say something more, but Lin's father was in a fit of anger and could only shut his mouth in frustration.
Lin Piaoxue carried the slop bucket into the kitchen, scooped pig slop from the pot into the bucket, and splashed the slop onto her skirt. She was so angry that she almost smashed the slop ladle on the ground, but she held back in the end.
Lin Piaoxue couldn't ruin her image in front of her family.
Lin Qinghuan walked to the door of the main room and saw Lin Piaoxue with a bitter face, carrying half a bucket of pig swill to feed the pigs, and a bright smile appeared on her face.
"My goodness! I always thought my sister was weak and couldn't lift anything, that she was born a princess but had the life of a maid. But it turns out she can actually lift half a bucket of swill to feed the pigs. I'm really impressed. My sister is amazing. Keep up the good work, sister."
"Sister, you're so filial, you'll definitely be willing to share the burden with Mom and Dad. From now on, we'll rely on you for everything, from laundry and cooking to feeding the pigs. You truly are the most understanding girl in Jinyun Village, the kind of girl every young man wants to marry. I'm so proud of you," Lin Qinghuan said with a smile.
Lin Piaoxue wanted nothing more than to smash the slop bucket over Lin Qinghuan, but in order to maintain her gentle and kind image, she had to endure it.
Looking at the distorted face, Lin Qinghuan raised an eyebrow and smiled, saying to her father, "Father, no wonder you treat my sister so well. It turns out she's exceptionally intelligent and can learn anything."
A smile appeared on Lin's father's face. "It's good that you know."
"Dad, it was so wise of you to have my sister cook just now," Lin Qinghuan said. "My sister is so old, she should be getting married soon, but she can't do anything. She'll definitely be looked down upon by her in-laws after she gets married. Now you're teaching her how to do laundry, cook, and feed the pigs. When she gets married, they'll definitely praise you for raising your daughter so well."
Lin Piaoxue's delicate face flushed red with anger after hearing Lin Qinghuan's words. Washing clothes, cooking, and feeding pigs—was she trying to work herself to death?
"Sister, you're so happy! You truly are a good daughter to our parents, so filial. I'm ashamed of myself compared to you," Lin Qinghuan said with a smile.
Lin's mother straightened her back proudly and said with a smile, "Piaoxue is the most understanding and filial."
Lin Qinghuan curled her lips, "What kind of understanding is that? She's more like a black-hearted lotus."
"Sister, I was blinded by my own limited perspective before and misunderstood you. From now on, I will be proud of you. You are beautiful enough to be presentable in a grand setting. If you learn to do laundry, cook, and feed the pigs, you will be a master of the kitchen and a perfect wife and mother. You will definitely find a rich and handsome husband. I will rely on you from now on."
After Lin Qinghuan finished speaking, she looked at her father and said, "Dad, from now on you will be the father-in-law of a wealthy man. Everyone will respect you when you go out. Congratulations."
Lin's father was overjoyed by Lin Qinghuan's flattery; Lin Piaoxue was indeed lovable and would surely marry into a good family.
Lin's mother suddenly realized that Lin Qinghuan was right. How could a virtuous wife and loving mother not know how to cook? In order for Piaoxue to marry into a good family in the future, Lin Piaoxue must learn how to do laundry and cook. As for feeding the pigs, she can do that dirty work herself.
Lin Qing's eyes flickered, and her gaze toward Song Qian was inscrutable.
Lin Piaoxue clenched her fists so tightly that her nails dug into her flesh. Lin Qinghuan actually wanted to make her suffer.
Lin Piaoxue suppressed her anger and told herself to be patient.
Lin Qinghuan looked at Lin Piaoxue and gave her a provocative smile, "Sister, you seem unhappy. Is it because you don't want to be filial to our parents?"
Lin's father and mother looked at Lin Piaoxue at the same time. Lin Piaoxue immediately composed herself, forced a stiff smile, and said, "I'm not unhappy. I'm also happy to be filial to my parents."
After Lin Piaoxue finished speaking, she picked up the slop bucket and walked towards the pigsty, saying that it would be wrong to say more now, and that it was better to say less.
Lin Qinghuan's expression turned serious. Lin Piaoxue was flexible and not easy to deal with. He would have to be careful in the future to avoid being tricked without even knowing it.
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