Married to a mechanic, she shocked the world

Chapter 54: 051: Come to the hospital right away_1 Chapter 54: 051: Come to the hospital right away_1 Lin Wu spoke in a calm tone, yet her every word was like a pearl, resonating firmly as they landed.

Lin Guixiang had been wavering, even considering accepting Lin Guimei’s suggestion not to look after the skincare shop anymore and to find a job washing dishes instead.

Because for a woman, nothing is more important than her reputation.

But now, hearing Lin Wu’s words, she suddenly felt filled with strength.

Indeed.

The innocent are naturally innocent.

One hundred dollars will always be one hundred dollars; no matter how much it’s trampled on or talked about, its value will not be affected by these external factors.

Only waste paper is influenced by its environment.

If she suddenly stopped going to the skincare shop now, people would surely think she was doing so out of a guilty conscience.

With this in mind, Lin Guixiang looked at Lin Guimei, “Xiao Wu is right, we must not only continue the business but also improve it!”

She wanted to prove to everyone that she was not just a piece of waste paper.

Upon hearing this, Lin Guimei found it laughable.

If Lin Guixiang and her daughter Lin Wu weren’t waste paper, then what were they?

At least waste paper can still be used to start a fire.

One of them is a second-hand item rejected by others.

The other is a naive country girl with aspirations bigger than her abilities.

Lin Guimei looked at Lin Guixiang, “Big sister, it’s good that you want to prove yourself, but the question is how? Is business really that easy these days? Dishwashing may pay less, but it’s definitely enough to sustain you and your daughter in Qing City. You’ve bought a storefront on South Street, but you can’t just live off your savings, right?”

Without a doubt, Lin Guixiang just found dishwashing beneath her dignity.

But what decent job could Lin Guixiang, an illiterate, possibly find?

Lin Guixiang, however, did not agree with Lin Guimei’s words and frowned,
“The skincare products that Xiao Wu makes are very effective, and business has been really good lately. We won’t sit idle and eat away our resources.”

As these words were spoken, the scorn in Lin Guimei’s eyes almost seemed to burst forth.

Business is good?

The skincare products are very effective?

Was Lin Guixiang dreaming?

What good skincare products could Lin Wu, that greenhorn, possibly make?

If their faces didn’t rot, it would be nothing short of a miracle.

An illiterate remains an illiterate. Even though she had spoken so plainly, Lin Guixiang still couldn’t understand.

At that, Lin Guixiang continued, “And I’ve started learning to read now. I will strive to become better and not hold Xiao Wu back. Nor will I disgrace you all.”

Under the light, determination filled Lin Guixiang’s eyes.

Looking at her sister, Lin Guimei was slightly taken aback.

During this time, she had not communicated much with her sister; their meetings were always brief before each went home. Now, looking straight at Lin Guixiang, she suddenly noticed that Lin Guixiang had changed a lot since she first came to Qing City.

Her complexion wasn’t so sallow, the spots on her face were fading, and even her demeanor had greatly improved.

A month ago, people would mistake them for mother and daughter.

But now.

Who would suspect that they were mother and daughter?

If this continued, the doubt wouldn’t be whether Lin Guixiang was the sister but whether she was the younger one!

Somehow, Grandma Lu’s warning echoed in Lin Guimei’s ears.

Lin Guixiang did have some good looks.

If she were to marry a local from Qing City, she could undoubtedly lead a prosperous life.

So, from the very start when she came to depend on her, Lin Guixiang had a motive!

Did Lin Guixiang really think marrying a local from Qing City was that easy?

She should take a good look at herself in the mirror to see her true colors.

And now learning to read?

If Lin Guixiang learned to read, then pigs might fly!

Lin Guimei’s expression remained unchanged, “Big sister, whether you learn to read or do business, I support you, because these are signs of your progress. But while progressing, we must also learn to see ourselves clearly. If we continue on a path that we know is impossible, we will only get hurt. As your sister, I hope you will consider what I said. Dishwashing is honorable; it’s not shameful since it’s done by one’s own hands.”

The implication was that only things done in secret are shameful.

Upon hearing this, Lin Wu slightly furrowed her eyebrows.

When Lin Guimei heard people gossiping about Lin Guixiang behind her back, her first reaction wasn’t to help her sister.

It was to advise her sister to stop doing business.

This behavior wasn’t any different from those gossiping about Lin Guixiang behind her back!

In fact, it was even worse.

“Auntie, I know you mean well. But how we should walk the road ahead and how the business should be run, in the end, are matters for my mom and me. Thank you for always considering us, but my mother and I will take care of our own path, so please don’t worry about us,” Lin Wu spoke these words very tactfully.

She was indirectly reminding Lin Guimei not to meddle in their affairs.

Who is Lin Guimei?

How could she not discern the meaning behind Lin Wu’s words?

Lin Wu really was too ungrateful!

If Lin Guixiang weren’t her sister, would she have bothered to speak up?

Even though Lin Guimei was fuming with rage, she still managed to grit her teeth and maintain her composure, “Fine, fine, fine! Xiao Wu, since the words are already out there, your aunt won’t say anything else. I wish you a booming business and a wealth of gold every day!”

After saying this, Lin Guimei turned around and left.

Watching Lin Guimei’s retreating figure, Lin Guixiang sighed softly, then turned to Lin Wu, “Xiao Wu, did we offend your little aunt? After all, she meant well. Do you think I should go and apologize to her?”

If she weren’t Lin Guimei’s sister, Lin Guimei wouldn’t have gone to such lengths.

Lin Wu could understand Lin Guixiang’s feelings at this moment. As a sister, she had always considered problems from the other person’s perspective.

But such behavior was no different from being a saint.

It would surely lead to disadvantages in the future.

What she needed to do now was to straighten out Lin Guixiang’s values and completely transform her attitude.

It’s no use just having a pretty face!

Lin Wu frowned slightly, “Mom, if she really had good intentions, she wouldn’t have sought a compromise with you while you were being wronged and misunderstood. As a younger sister, her first thought should have been to defend your innocence, not stand on a moral high ground to blame you while trampling on your dignity!”

Such behavior was truly despicable.

Lin Guixiang opened her mouth as if she wanted to say something, but she felt her daughter had a point and was left with nothing to counter.

“You are a typical people-pleaser personality. No matter what happens, you always find fault with yourself. Have you ever thought that the problem has always been with the other person from the beginning? You’ve lost yourself in the first half of your life for the sake of your younger brother and sister. Mom, I hope you can learn how to love yourself in the second half of your life!”

If it had been before, Lin Wu’s words would have been lost on Lin Guixiang.

But now it was different.

She was stunned, lost in Lin Wu’s words for a long time before she finally looked at her daughter and nodded.

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The next morning.

Lu Family’s Old Mansion.

Lu Lingli yawned as she walked into the dining room, where Grandma Lu and Lu Ye were already sitting at the table talking.

Looking at Grandma Lu’s glowing appearance, Lu Lingli expressed her surprise, “Grandma, how come there are so many fewer spots on your face? Did you change skincare products recently?”

It wasn’t just the spots; her complexion had improved greatly.

It was nothing short of miraculous.

“Yes, I’ve changed skincare products,” Grandma Lu nodded.

Lu Lingli’s eyes widened, “What brand?”

Grandma Lu continued, “It’s the domestic skincare brand Beauty Chant that you previously looked down on.”

Upon hearing this, Lu Lingli’s eyes filled with disbelief.

Beauty Chant?

“The one nobody has heard of?”

“Yes,” said Grandma Lu.

Getting a definite answer, Lu Lingli’s eyes widened even more.

Just then, Bai Lu and Lu Wenyu entered the room and overheard the conversation. Bai Lu said, “Mom, don’t get too excited. Some inferior skincare products only show their side effects after a month.”

After all, Grandma Lu had only been using it for half a month.

With this remark, Bai Lu glanced at Lu Lingli, “Lingli, don’t just use it recklessly.”

Lu Lingli nodded, “Then I’ll wait another month.”

Her mother was right; there are many unscrupulous businesses out there willing to go to any lengths for money, and she couldn’t lose her reasoning for momentary beauty.

Grandma Lu looked at the mother and daughter, “Wait all you want! You two could wait forever, but you’ll never find any issue with Beauty Chant. Also, don’t say I didn’t warn you—Beauty Chant is handling membership registration for outsiders. After a month, there won’t be such a good deal. If you can’t get a membership by then, don’t blame me for not reminding you.”

Bai Lu smiled, “Mom, you really believe those dishonest businesses’ gimmicks?”

The idea that you can’t get a membership after a certain date was just a way to deceive consumers.

It was only Grandma Lu would believe them!

It would be too late to cry when the time came.

With that, Bai Lu added, “You’re just too trusting! Didn’t that girl also say that the mole on your hand was cancer?”

At these words, Lu Lingli seemed to remember something and turned to Grandma Lu, “Grandma, how did the biopsy results from the hospital turn out?”

Bai Lu smiled, “Your grandma has just been fooled. How could a mole be cancer?”

Hearing this, Grandma Lu responded, “Xiao Wu is not a swindler, she probably just made a mistake! Even saints make mistakes, so why can’t she?”

Bai Lu was speechless.

At this time, and the old lady was still defending that cheat!

Just then, the ringing of a telephone came from the living room. A servant picked up the call, then rushed with the receiver to Lu Wenyu, “Sir, it’s for you.”

Lu Wenyu took the receiver, “Hello, who is this?”

Director An’s voice came through on the other end, “Mr. Lu, this is An Zhenbang. The biopsy report for Grandma Lu is out, and it’s not good—the melanoma shows signs of cancer. Please bring her to the hospital immediately!”