RYEY – Chapter 110 Wang Qin Comes to Visit

“Cheng Qiao, are you home? I’m Wang Qin, your sister.”

From the doorway came Wang Qin’s voice. Li Huan frowned slightly—so Wang Qin was already back from the hospital.

“Second sister-in-law, that wicked woman is here. Don’t make a sound, I’ll chase her away,” Li Le stood up, but Cheng Qiao quickly held her back. Wang Qin was not someone so easy to dismiss. Besides, she still needed to find out Xia Fen’s address, so there was no rush.

“You came down to the countryside too?”

Cheng Qiao stood at the courtyard gate, looking at Wang Qin coldly.

When Wang Qin saw Cheng Qiao’s face looking even fairer and prettier than before, jealousy surged inside her, almost impossible to suppress. But now was not the time for envy. She needed to get on good terms with Cheng Qiao—only then could she get closer to that rascal… no, to Li Huan. That man had truly captured her heart.

“This is something I brought for you, a specialty from home. I heard you’re pregnant, you might be craving it.”

She lifted the parcel in her hands with a sweet smile.

Cheng Qiao rolled her eyes inwardly. She didn’t dare eat anything Wang Qin brought. Who knew if she had drugged it? If something happened, it would harm both her and the baby.

“That’s enough. Anything else? If not, you can leave.”

“Hey, Cheng Qiao, I haven’t even had a meal yet. You can’t possibly turn away your elder sister without offering at least a bite to eat, can you?”

Before she finished, Wang Qin slipped right past Cheng Qiao and entered. What she really wanted was to see that rascal—no, Li Huan. That man had truly taken root in her heart.

At the main room’s entrance, several pairs of eyes fell on Wang Qin. She, however, only had eyes for Li Huan. Yes—sword-like brows, starry eyes, truly a handsome man. Oh? The man beside him was also good-looking.

That must be Li Huan’s elder brother, Li Bing—the one who had been tricked today by Miao Qing. Why were all the Li family men so good-looking?

But Li Bing was rather stupid. Even the educated youths all saw that Miao Qing’s scheme was targeted at the Li family, yet he really agreed to the three hundred yuan bride price.

That being the case, didn’t everything Li Huan did become a joke? Sigh, this man was no good—too low in intelligence. Li Huan was much smarter.

“Young lady, who are you, and what are you doing in my house?” Mother Li feigned ignorance.

“Hello, Auntie, hello, brother-in-law, and this big brother, and Lele too. I’m Wang Qin, Cheng Qiao’s sister. I’ve been assigned to Xiangyang Village, so I came to visit you all.”

Only then did Mother Li understand why her daughter-in-law was no match for this mother-daughter pair. Clearly hating Cheng Qiao in her heart, she still smiled on her face, warmer than real sisters.

“Auntie, my sister marrying into your family is truly her blessing. If my sister ever does anything wrong, you should feel free to discipline her.”

Li Huan shot up to his feet, but before he could speak, Mother Li smiled as she stood: “So you’re my daughter-in-law’s real sister? Then why is your surname Wang?”

Wang Qin: “…”

Who knew why Cheng Liguo suddenly went mad, changing her surname back and even registering her to go to the countryside? Otherwise, she’d still be the deputy factory director’s daughter, not stuck in this poor place.

“Mother, she’s a stepdaughter that her mother brought along, not my real sister. My mother only gave birth to me, so remember this well—I’m an only child. I don’t have any siblings.”

Wang Qin: “…”

“Oh, so that’s how it is. Mother understands. I heard that back then you mother and daughter made my daughter-in-law go to the countryside in your place. Well, that turned out to be a good deed—otherwise where would we have found such a good daughter-in-law?”

Wang Qin’s smile finally couldn’t hold. She wanted to turn and leave, but when she saw the table full of delicious dishes and big white steamed buns, the smile crept back onto her face.

“Auntie, you’re too kind. You all eat really well here—comparable to a landlord’s household.”

Smack!

Cheng Qiao, one hand protecting her belly, slapped Wang Qin across the face with the other. Wang Qin froze, ready to fight back, but then glanced quickly at Li Huan. Tears instantly spilled down her cheeks.

Cheng Qiao knew Wang Qin’s tricks all too well. A complete act. Seeing her pretend to be pitiful, she sneered: “Say it clearly—who exactly is the landlord here?”

“Sister, I misspoke. Don’t take it to heart. Brother-in-law, I’m sorry, I didn’t mean it. Please help me explain to my sister, okay?”

As Wang Qin threw herself pitifully toward him, Li Huan raised his leg without hesitation and kicked her straight in the stomach.

“Ah—!”

Wang Qin fell to the ground, staring at Li Huan in disbelief. The man she treasured so dearly actually laid hands—no, feet—on her.

“You… you…”

She covered her mouth, looking as though the sky had collapsed. Li Bing shot a sidelong glance at Li Huan, struggling to suppress the laughter tugging at his face. Who would’ve thought his brother’s rotten peach blossom would come knocking like this?

“Get out. My family doesn’t welcome you. If you dare claim again to be my wife’s sister, I won’t be polite.”

Clutching her aching stomach, Wang Qin still gazed at Li Huan with lingering affection. She refused to believe she could lose to a sweet, silly type. That man—she was determined to have him.

Of course, Cheng Qiao already saw through Wang Qin’s thoughts. What she hadn’t expected was that Wang Qin’s tastes were so heavy she’d covet a married man. That kind of shamelessness defied normal standards.

“Wife, don’t worry. From the top of my head to the tips of my toes, I belong only to you. No one else will ever come close.”

Cheng Qiao pressed her lips into a smile. Only then did Mother Li and Li Le snap out of their shock. Mother Li held Cheng Qiao’s hand, her face full of pity. What kind of life had this child lived before?

“Brother, you’re a soldier’s family member. Always remember—though the enemy surrounds us on all sides, We remain unshaken.”

Li Huan nodded seriously. If the enemy tried to break apart his family from the inside, then he would strike mercilessly until victory was his.

Cheng Qiao almost laughed. These two brothers treated Wang Qin as if she were some formidable enemy. In truth, she simply liked handsome men. Whether she’d value him after actually getting him—that was far from certain. There was no need to be so battle-ready.

“Second brother, remember this. I only acknowledge Cheng Qiao as my second sister-in-law. Any other women—one comes, I’ll beat one; two come, I’ll beat a pair.”

Li Huan grinned and nodded. His sister was right—if two came, they’d beat a pair.

“Son, how long can you stay this time?”

Mother Li, not wanting to hear more, quickly turned to ask Li Bing about his leave.

“Counting travel time, forty days total. I can stay home a little over twenty days. I have to leave two days early, in case anything happens on the way. Otherwise, there’d be no buffer.”

“I see. Then you’ll sleep in Huan’er’s room. After he got married, he built a new house, so his old room is empty.”

“Mother, I already looked earlier. My brother’s room has been renovated, and you’ve moved into it. Don’t bother. I’ll stay in yours and Lele’s room. Later I’ll fix it up with some mud bricks—it’ll be fine.”

Mother Li nodded. Li Bing had been away from home many years, yet his heart to protect his family had never changed. Since he had made up his mind, she would just follow his lead.