Switched Marriage: The Coddled Little Wife-Chapter 519: I Really Can’t Accept Her Anymore

Old Mrs. Li said this, but she wasn’t worried at all.

Her daughter wouldn’t think of harming herself.

"Alright, you should go back first. I’ll have your brother-in-law look for her later. Once she’s found, I’ll have a good talk with her, and then let your brother-in-law take her over."

Old Mrs. Li narrowed her eyes, feigning compassion.

Ma Dazhuang said, "No need, if you dare to send her, I won’t dare to take her."

Old Mrs. Li suddenly raised her head and glared viciously, "What do you mean? Our Li Family has already bowed down, you should know better. With your family’s conditions and that mean stepmother of yours, what kind of wife do you think you’ll marry? Don’t think I don’t know, your family says nice things, but you don’t get a penny of it. Your stepmother favors your brother, and your father doesn’t care about you, only using you like an animal. Now that our Hongmei isn’t disgusted by you, if you really get divorced, let’s see what kind of wife you can find."

Ma Dazhuang spoke indifferently, "Although I have a stepmother, she treats me well. I’ve never lacked food or drink all these years. As for the family pigs, they’re raised by my stepmother and father with hard work. I just help feed them occasionally, they don’t rely solely on me. When the pigs are sold, my dad gives me some pocket money. But because most of it is taken by my dad, Hongmei fought with me. I suggested we live separately and raise the pigs on our own, and my dad agreed, letting us take piglets from him as many as we needed, and when they grow up and sell, he wouldn’t take the money. She wasn’t happy with that, she wanted to take over the pigs at home. My dad disagreed, and she set the house on fire, nearly burning my brother who was sleeping inside. That’s my own brother who called me brother when we were little, and even with Sister-in-law Hongmei, he was always respectful. How could she be so heartless? With a wife like that, I really don’t dare to have her."

Lastly, Ma Dazhuang coldly said, "Since Hongmei isn’t home, I’ll ask the village chief for help with this matter. I’m not here to seek your opinion, just to inform you."

After saying that, he didn’t give Old Mrs. Li another look and turned to leave.

Old Mrs. Li was still processing the fact that Li Hongmei set the house on fire and was furious. "That insolent girl, how could she be so daring? If someone had died, she would’ve gone to jail. Guangyuan, go find your sister. She must be scared and is probably crying somewhere. If the Ma family doesn’t care about righteousness, we won’t care about morals either. This divorce is definite, my daughter won’t have trouble finding someone better."

Li Guangyuan hesitated, while Old Mrs. Li became anxious, "Go quickly, bring your sister back soon."

"Ugh—"

Nearby, Li Dongmei started dry heaving.

Li Guangyuan hesitated, "Should I find a doctor for my second sister first or look for my eldest sister?"

Lin Jiayi watched the family drama unfold, feeling quite amused.

She laughed, "What doctor? I think she’s pregnant. Mom, we have good news."

Old Mrs. Li’s eyes narrowed as she glanced at Li Dongmei.

She hadn’t thought much before, just assuming her daughter had an upset stomach.

But now, considering the situation with the Zhang family...

"What’s going on? Did you sleep with that guy from the Zhang family?"

Remembering how her daughter looked when she came back sometimes, Old Mrs. Li threw a teacup.

"What did I teach you before? You’re a respectable young lady, if you really gave yourself to him, how would he still treasure you?"

No wonder the promised trousseau hasn’t materialized; it seems the Zhang family is playing their cards well.

Li Dongmei almost got hit by the teacup, her eyes reddening with fright, "Did you forget what you taught me? I only did what you said."

When she first found a city man, her mother hinted for her to secure him by any means.

Old Mrs. Li also recalled her earlier words, looking even more upset, "Who knew he was such a scoundrel, a divorced man pretending to be something he’s not. Now you’ve been manipulated by them, how are you going to get the promised trousseau? If the village finds out, you’ll be disgraced."

Li Dongmei retorted confidently, "Who caused my disgrace? Who disagreed earlier? When Wenbin came to propose, if you’d agreed to the match, we might have been married by now. I urge you to come up with something quickly. It’s early in the pregnancy, we’re still not showing. Once the belly grows, it’ll be even more humiliating."

Old Mrs. Li was so angry she slapped her thigh, "What a mess, what a mess..."

...............

The weather was getting colder day by day.

In her past life, Lin Chuxia developed a chronic illness, particularly fearing the cold. Every winter, it felt like the chill penetrated her bones. Later on, when conditions improved, she avoided going out as much as possible during winter.

In this life, because she hadn’t gone through that ordeal and was nourished by the spiritual spring water, her body was as strong as an ox. Yet the feeling engraved in her bones made her shiver when she saw the bleak northern wind.

The recent drop in temperatures and overcast skies made Lin Chuxia even less inclined to go out, lazily staying cozy at home.

A sound of a bicycle bell rang outside, and Yuan Bao barked alertly.

Seeing the figure moving outside, Lin Chuxia went out.

It was a staff member from the post office, who asked loudly upon seeing Lin Chuxia, "Is this Mr. Qin Yang’s home? We’re here to install a phone."

These days, her business was expanding, requiring phone communication not only with Qin Family Village but also with Xiyang Food Factory, Huamei Mall, and the southern office.

Qin Yang noticed her frequent trips to make calls were inconvenient, so he specially asked for a phone line at home.

"Yes, please come in."

Lin Chuxia called Yuan Bao aside and invited the staff in.

The paperwork was already done; today was just about laying the phone line.

The two staff members swiftly found the phone line interface, measured the distance, and started laying the phone line.

This action caused quite a stir.

Several familiar sister-in-laws curiously approached to greet Lin Chuxia.

"What’s going on? Didn’t your house already have electricity? Why are you pulling the wires again?"

"Oh dear, Sister-in-law Zhang, you don’t understand. This isn’t for lighting, it’s for a phone line. Lin’s family’s getting a phone installed."

"Oh my, getting a phone installed must cost quite a bit, right? I heard your hometown isn’t far, you wouldn’t need to make many calls in a year, would you? Is it necessary to get a phone just for that?"

Only those familiar with Lin Chuxia had some idea of her matters. Even the next-door Sister-in-law Fu couldn’t clearly say what Lin Chuxia was really up to; others only knew their family was relatively well-off.

As that sister-in-law spoke, another voice chimed in, "Installing a phone is nothing. Didn’t you see they even have a car? What might seem like a lot of money to us is no big deal for them."

Lin Chuxia recognized the familiar voice and turned to see Sister-in-law Feng at the back of the crowd.