Chapter 818: Chapter 554: Moved
“Really don’t know?” Zhou Mikang playfully ruffled his young wife’s smooth hair, “If you don’t know, then don’t worry. I’ve got everything covered.”
“Hmph!” Chuxia rolled her eyes at him disdainfully, slid down to lie flat, “I’m tired, going to sleep, goodnight.”
“Are you really tired or just don’t want to talk to me?” Zhou Mikang turned off the bedside lamp, stretched his arm under his wife’s neck, and carefully tucked the corner of the quilt before lying down.
When he’s home, he went through this routine every night. Initially, Chuxia found it hard to adapt and felt uneasy, but now she had grown completely accustomed to it.
She’s not a sound sleeper and often ends up twisting her body or kicking off the blanket in the middle of the night. Every time, he would wake up in time to adjust the blanket for her. If this isn’t true love, how can one do such a thing?
Nuzzling in his arms, scenes from their marriage flashed in her mind, and before long, Chuxia’s breathing became steady.
Zhou Mikang, however, stayed awake for a long time. He knew that tomorrow he would face a storm, but he had no regrets. If a man cannot protect his wife, can he still be considered a man?
Early the next morning, Little Jing proactively sought out Old Madam Zhou and Lin Yanqiu, candidly sharing her thoughts with them, hoping the old lady and madam could help her change jobs.
“Oh!” Old Madam Zhou looked at her and sighed heavily, “Little Jing, Grandma has long seen through your feelings but hasn’t said anything because I didn’t want you to feel you couldn’t stay in this family.”
To you, the Zhou family is like your maternal home. Leaving here doesn’t mean the Zhou family is unwilling to care for you; it’s about worrying that you wouldn’t want to associate with the Zhou family anymore.
Now that you understand yourself, Grandma feels assured. As for the job, it will be arranged promptly. In the future, consider the Zhou family your home to visit.
Whenever you feel ready to return to the Zhou family, bring it up yourself. There will always be a place for you in this family. As for your personal matters, I’ll help oversee them.”
“Thank you, ma’am.” Little Jing sniffed, “It’s my fault for disappointing you, but rest assured, when the young madam has her baby, I’ll come back to help take care.”
She was referring to Yu Tao; in over four months, Yu Tao’s baby would be born.
Old Madam Zhou sighed, “Don’t fret over family matters. Grandma doesn’t want you to be troubled. Whatever young people think, Grandma can generally understand; who hasn’t been young, right?
If adjustment were that easy, you wouldn’t need to leave the Zhou family, Little Jing. In short, living your life well is the best way to repay Grandma and the Zhou family.”
“Madam, you don’t blame me?” Little Jing looked at Old Madam Zhou anxiously, “You genuinely want me back?”
“Of course.” Old Madam Zhou realized she misunderstood her intentions and said, “It’s not that after the eldest young lady has the baby you shouldn’t come back to take care, nor do I not want you around the Zhou family or distrust you; it’s because I don’t wish for you to return to face everything without having moved past.”
“Madam, I’m sorry. Knowing well my humble status should prevent me from having wayward thoughts, yet I couldn’t help thinking some unworthy things. You not only don’t blame me but also care this much for me, I…” Little Jing mumbled, unable to continue.
“Alright, don’t say those things. Your grandparents contributed a lot to this family, yet the Zhou family couldn’t protect them fully…” With a deep sigh, Old Madam Zhou stroked her head, “Allowing you to live happily is only right.”
Hesitating a bit, Little Jing looked expectantly at Old Madam Zhou, “Madam, may I call you Grandma?”
“Of course!”
“Grandma!”
“Ah!”
“Grandma!” Little Jing embraced Old Madam Zhou, tears streaming down her face, “I won’t be around you, please take care of your health. I’ll promptly adjust myself and strive to return to Grandma’s side to take care of you.”
Lin Yanqiu chuckled and shook her head, “Little Jing, it’s not like we’re parting forever. Is it necessary to act like this? If you wish to return to this household, you can anytime, but the premise is, you mustn’t do anything that slightly harms this family.
Grandma has a good heart and keeps in mind your grandparents’ kindness, accommodating you a lot, but as for me, I don’t feel much of that kindness. What I want is for my son and daughter-in-law to live happily.
Regardless of who it is, if they intend to disrupt their happiness, I would firmly disallow it, so my thought is, whether or not you manage to understand it in the future, it’s best you not work for the Zhou family again.