Switched Marriage: The Coddled Little Wife-Chapter 505: I’ll Take Care of My Own Master

He Caiyun’s pupils flashed with joy; she thought exactly the same way. At such an old age, how could her dad possibly spend 100 yuan? freёnovelkiss.com

But her daughter would be going to college soon, wasn’t there a cost for food, drink, clothing, and necessities?

She had initially planned to have him give the money to her dad, and then find an opportunity to demand it back from Old Sir He, but this woman seemed to understand the situation well.

"Since you’ve said that, I’ll endure the trouble then. Let’s not talk about other things, just give me this month’s tuition fee first."

She even stretched out a hand after saying that.

Lin Chuxia looked at that hand, and the smile on her face gradually faded.

"People have faces, and trees have bark, but I see that some people not only have thick skins but shameless faces too. The moment there was a hint of trouble, you eagerly cut off ties with my master, wishing you had never had such a father. Now that you see my master is still of value, you cling onto him again. Your calculations are so glaring they’re practically smacking me in the face. Are you planning to abandon my master once you’ve gotten the secret recipe and the tuition fee, leaving him out in the cold, uncared for? Do you think everyone else is a fool? Or do you think my master is so senile that you can deceive him with just a few words? Examine your conscience – if you even have one. What you’re doing, is it even human? No, I take that back, because you lack any conscience at all. Let me tell you, there’s neither secret recipe nor tuition fee for you. Get lost quickly. My master doesn’t wish to see you and doesn’t need your hypocritical promises to care for him in his old age. I’ll take care of my own master."

He Caiyun’s eyes showed a trace of guilt; indeed, she had thought exactly that.

Her dad was able-bodied and hadn’t needed anyone to look after him for many years.

Moreover, after securing his pension, she hadn’t shown any concern for him. Now she was desperately trying to ingratiate herself, what would others think of her?

Even her in-laws would be displeased by this.

But thinking this in her heart was one thing; being bluntly called out by Lin Chuxia was another.

"This is our family’s business, what’s it to you?"

Lin Chuxia directly asked Old Master He, "Master, who do you wish to provide care for you in your old age?"

Old Master He had long been annoyed by this so-called daughter of his and now, hearing Lin Chuxia asking him this, he glared, "You little brat, have you forgotten what you’ve told this old man? Or are you deceiving this old man with your promises of care?"

Lin Chuxia smiled slightly, "Of course not. Look what I brought for you today? Your favorite mutton vertebrae and lamb ribs, assorted pastries from Daoxiang, and the sorghum liquor you love."

After speaking, she provocatively glanced at He Caiyun, "I just don’t know what your so-called daughter has brought for you? She probably didn’t bring anything, did she? Claiming she would provide for you in old age but can’t even bear to bring a single package of pastries? Wants to reap benefits from you but wouldn’t shell out for even a pastry?"

Old Master He snorted without agreement or objection.

He took the pastry box and began untying the paper string, opening the box to see an assortment of pastries. His face creased with a smile as he picked up a flaky pastry and popped it into his mouth.

He Caiyun, standing beside him, had an incredibly sour expression.

She really hadn’t brought anything. When she went back to her own home, to ask her own dad for things, did she need to bring gifts?

Besides, how expensive were the pastries from Daoxiang?

Ever since market liberalization, Daoxiang’s pastries had become more expensive by the day. Even ordinary pastries cost several yuan per jin, not to mention an entire pastry box.

A single box of these pastries almost cost her half a month’s salary; she herself had never tasted such expensive pastries.

Lin Chuxia waved her hands at He Caiyun, "Sis, if you have nothing else to do, better hurry on back. Showing filial respect isn’t just about mouthing off, if you really want to show filial piety, you need to take some actual action. Old Sir He here, to put it bluntly, is a bit materialistic. See this? Every time I come, I bring something nice for him to eat and drink. If you want to be filial, you’d have to do better than me. Only then would he favor you, otherwise, there’s no point in competing with me for the duty of support."

He Caiyun glared at Lin Chuxia resentfully and then reluctantly called out to Old Master He, "Dad..."

Old Master He waved his hand and then eagerly took out a pastry with filling from the snack box, munching on it while he asked Lin Chuxia, "When are you going to cook me that lamb spine stew? The spicy one from last time was delicious. You also have to buy some bok choy and tofu, and then we can have that... what’s it called..."

"Lamb spine hotpot," Lin Chuxia finished for him.

"That’s right, lamb spine hotpot, delicious."

"Got it, master. I’ll start stewing the lamb spine in a bit and then head to the market for groceries. Do you want some duck blood and tripe? I remember you really enjoyed the tripe last time."

Old Master He immediately nodded, "Yeah, that stuff. Get more of it."

"Alright."

Lin Chuxia readily agreed and then turned to He Caiyun, still lingering, and asked with a smile, "Sis, you’re not leaving? If you don’t go, I can’t offer you to stay for the meal. The lamb spine I bought is just enough for my master and me. How about I give you a chance to show off, why don’t you go buy the groceries? Let me warn you, we need the good quality tripe for the master, at least two pounds..."

Lin Chuxia’s words were cut short as He Caiyun, pulling the girl beside her, hurried out.

Not allowed to eat yet sent to buy groceries? She didn’t have that kind of spare money.

Let alone trying to outperform Chuxia’s standard of filial piety.

The presents she had brought today were worth more than a month’s salary for her and her husband combined.

Having chased the guests away, Lin Chuxia happily helped Old Master He with the lamb spine stew.

Meanwhile, He Caiyun was seething with grievances.

Yanyan, pouting next to her, spoke up, "Mom, does that old man really have the formula? Could it be that you remembered wrong? Weren’t all the books at home burned? Maybe the formula was burned too."

He Caiyun couldn’t be certain either, but seeing Lin Chuxia’s behavior today, she was convinced that Old Master He must have the formula. Otherwise, why would someone unrelated spend so much money to take care of an old man like him?

"Mom, what should we do now? Can’t you pretend to be filial and coax the formula out of him?"

He Caiyun looked even more upset, "Pretend to be filial? With the stuff she brought today, your dad and I don’t earn enough to afford it. Once or twice is doable, but not for the long term. Do we not want to live our own lives?"

The truth was, she couldn’t bear to do it even once or twice.

"Besides, that formula may be somewhat useful for your studies, but it’s not necessarily worth much."

Yanyan was even more confused, "What does that woman really want?"

She pursed her lips, uncertainly spoken, "Mom, I think I recognize that woman."

He Caiyun turned her head sharply, "How would you know her?"

"It’s not certain, but I think I saw her when Qin’s Buns Shop opened. She seems to be the owner of Qin’s Buns Shop. You know about the recent uproar with Ancheng Food Factory, right? I heard that Ancheng Food Factory is going to be acquired by Xiyang Food Factory, whose owner is also the owner of Qin’s Buns Shop, isn’t it?"

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