Switched Marriage: The Coddled Little Wife-Chapter 474: Finally Back

Hou Xiaobao said at the same time, "My apologies, but this kind of heavy labor is better left to me."

Though Mr. Lin’s strength is considerable, this task somehow still felt more fitting for us big guys.

Before Liu Na could react, she was lifted up, her little face turning beet red as she hastily used Hou Xiaobao’s help to climb into the truck.

Hou Xiaobao was quite gentlemanly this time, after lifting her into the truck he stepped back and greeted Lin Chuxia, then headed to the front.

The truck started moving again, and Lin Chuxia, sitting at the back, waved at the tall figure next to the motorcycle by the roadside, who nodded back at him.

As the truck moved further away, after the last turn, the figure was no longer visible.

Lin Chuxia pulled down the canvas and took out a box of ointment from the bag in his space to apply medicine on Liu Na.

Her back was swollen, looking quite shocking.

"Next time there’s a situation like this, don’t just rush in recklessly. I’m skilled, I can avoid vital points. It’s really dangerous for you."

Lin Chuxia couldn’t help but admonish again.

Liu Na didn’t argue this time, but in her heart, she thought that if such a situation arose again, she would still have to step up for Mr. Lin.

In less than twenty minutes, the truck entered a small town, probably the one that comrade had mentioned.

However, none of them planned on resting in this town.

Firstly, the town had no formal accommodations, and secondly, those highway robbers were clearly locals, with several still on the loose; there might be people from this town among them.

When they reached the town, Master Xu not only didn’t stop the truck, but instead sped up, leaving the people at the back dizzy and disoriented.

Thankfully, after about an hour, they finally emerged from the mountains and found a larger town, probably a small county.

Master Xu drove the truck to the only public hostel in the county, and like the previous night, Liu Guoqiang slept in the truck, while the rest slept inside. After resting for a day, they hit the road early the next morning.

The following journey was smooth sailing, and by the evening of the fourth day, the truck finally arrived in Yan City.

The moment they saw their city, the air felt fresher to them.

When they arrived at the entrance of the mall, everyone couldn’t wait to get off the truck.

During these days, Lin Chuxia had arranged for Qin Jianjun to recruit and train new staff at the mall. Hearing the noise outside, he put down his work and came out to greet them.

"Auntie Four, you’re finally back."

Lin Chuxia nodded and his gaze fell on the man next to Qin Jianjun, "What are you doing here?"

Qin Yang furrowed his brows and looked her up and down, while Qin Jianjun said from the side, "Uncle Four guessed you guys would be back soon, so he comes here every day after work and waits for us to finish so we can leave together."

Qin Yang had already reached Lin Chuxia, raised his hand to smooth her hair in front of her forehead behind her ear, his brows still tightly knit, "Was the journey very tough? Did it go smoothly?"

Lin Chuxia caught his concerned gaze and realized that although they hadn’t driven through the night, they had been arriving late at their lodgings every day.

Moreover, given the limited conditions on the road, they had only been able to wipe themselves down before bed, and her hair hadn’t been washed for several days.

What was once a fashionable wavy hairstyle was now pinned behind her head, while the wisps of hair in front had lost all their charm.

After spending the whole day in the back of the truck, she probably looked like a beggar in Qin Yang’s eyes.

Thinking this, Lin Chuxia stretched out her right hand pitifully, "It was very tough, I haven’t eaten meat for several days, have pity on me and give me some meat to eat."

Wang Tianxue was just about to discuss with Lin Chuxia how to unload the goods when she happened to hear this remark and nearly stumbled and fell.

Is this the resolute and decisive woman she knew?

It was getting late, and everyone had indeed worked hard on this trip, so Lin Chuxia didn’t insist on unloading the trucks right away. She arranged for Qin Jianjun and another employee to keep watch overnight while the rest went back to get a good night’s rest.

Houzi invited Master Xu to stay at his place, but Master Xu declined and asked about a nearby guesthouse instead.

Lin Chuxia didn’t press the issue; their relationship with Master Xu was strictly employment-based. Even when they were robbed on the road and everyone else was fighting desperately, Master Xu didn’t lift a finger to help. Liu Na had objections to Master Xu’s indifference, but Lin Chuxia calmly accepted it.

It was agreed before the trip that Master Xu’s role was just to drive, earning a driver’s wage, and they had no right to expect him to risk his life for their goods.

After all, he has a whole family depending on him.

"Let’s go, I drove here."

Once Lin Chuxia had everything arranged, Qin Yang immediately took her hand and led her toward the parking spot.

Once in the car, Lin Chuxia hoisted her collar like a little dog, sniffing herself to see if there was any smell.

It wasn’t noticeable before, but seeing the concern in Qin Yang’s eyes, she realized how haggard they all were.

Especially Liu Guoqiang and Houzi, who had been taking turns keeping watch in the truck at night, hardly sleeping well. Liu Na got carsick, and all of them looked years older, their complexions rust-like.

If it weren’t for the darkness in the car, Lin Chuxia would have wanted to use a small mirror to see how she looked.

Not to mention, she cared about her appearance in front of the person she loved.

Seeing her like that, Qin Yang chuckled inside, "Stop smelling, I won’t dislike any scent on you."

"Ah? So, I really do smell? Then I’ll take a bath and wash my hair when I get home."

"Not eating first?" Qin Yang turned back to look at her with a smile.

Don’t mention it, his wife’s current look was indeed rarely seen—strangely... cute.

"Shower first."

Lin Chuxia saw the teasing in Qin Yang’s eyes, stretched out her hand, and twisted his head back, "Focus on driving, no looking at me."

Qin Yang chuckled softly, lifted his hand to hold her small one, and gently caressed it with his thumb.

His hand remained there as he drove.

After a half-month separation, and such anxious concern, Qin Yang truly missed his wife.

"Did things go smoothly this trip?"

"Pretty well..."

Lin Chuxia talked to Qin Yang about their experiences in Rongcheng, especially Aunt Fang’s help.

"I was worried before that we’d have to make this trip every time we shipped goods, but I never expected Sister Tianxue to have such strong connections. I really chose the right business partner."

Lin Chuxia also mentioned that she had bought a piece of land in Rongcheng to serve as their office, then let out a pitiful sigh.

"Now I’m flat broke and in debt, husband, I’ll need you to support me for the next two months."

Qin Yang glanced at her and without hesitation said, "I’ll support you. I have a project that’s about to be finished under my hands, and there should be a design fee. When it comes in, you can use all of it."

"Qin Yang, why are you so good?" Lin Chuxia sincerely exclaimed, "Do you know? On this trip, I truly felt the greatness of your work. Only if the country’s infrastructure is well-developed can it drive the whole nation’s economy. To open up routes from north to south, ensure smooth travel—easy to say, but putting it into practice is fraught with difficulties."

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