Switched Marriage: The Coddled Little Wife

Chapter 277: Chapter 277: Revealing Embarrassing Stories

Chuxia stayed at the Bun Shop until evening.

Today was the first day of business, and from the customer feedback, many issues could be identified.

However, everything was as she had anticipated; those who came for buns at noon spoke highly of their pork buns. There were even repeat customers in the evening.

The city is quite different from An City; the county is such a small place, and she has a pretty good grasp of the few bun shops there.

The larger the city, the more talent there is, and there are many capable people. It’s more difficult for them to dominate a market.

But for now, it looks good. As long as they keep up with the service, with the taste of their pork buns, they’ll surely be able to hold their ground here.

"Sister-in-law, I’m sorry that you’ll have to stay here for a few more days. Don’t worry about home and the kids."

Before leaving, Chuxia bid farewell to Gui Lan.

Gui Lan had managed to arrange everything at home before coming, so there was nothing to worry about.

Especially her son, who used to spend more time with his grandmother. Lately, Zhuangzhuang always clung to Chuxia, and she noticed her son had learned a lot.

From simple counting and addition-subtraction to reciting ancient poems, he had even been thumbing through and pronouncing the ’aoe’ of pinyin letters these days, no need to ask, she knew it was Lin Chu who taught him.

She and her husband were both rough and uneducated, having not studied much. If she weren’t working in the Bun Shop now requiring her to learn more, the little she learned before would have been wasted like eating bread into her stomach.

Who would have thought to teach the child?

She didn’t even need Lin Chu to say anything, with the child left to the care of his grandmother and Lin Chu, she was a hundred percent at ease.

"What is there to feel sorry for? I was already sick of seeing my brother’s face every day at home. It’s nice to get away and enjoy some peace and quiet. Don’t worry, Lin Chu, with your sister-in-law here to help you keep an eye on things, I’ll make sure to straighten these guys out before I leave."

Chuxia nodded with a smile, exchanged a few words with Jia Liang, and then she and Hou Xiaobao got on bus 121.

On the bus, Chuxia asked, "Were the things sent over?"

"They were sent over, and when Aunt Jia knew it was you, Mr. Lin, who bought her the gifts, she was over the moon, and kept asking me to thank you."

In the afternoon, Chuxia asked Hou Xiaobao to buy some things and send them to Jia Liang’s mother.

She could pretend to not know about the housing issue, but seeing Aunt Jia secretly wipe away tears during the opening, she still felt somewhat distressed.

"Is Aunt Jia alright?"

"She’s fine, doing well," Hou Xiaobao replied while driving.

And that wasn’t him trying to appease Chuxia. When he went there in the afternoon, Aunt Jia had already calmed down.

Not only that, but the old lady was humming a tune while cleaning the windows at home, telling him that her son was now the manager, who had a bit of status, and in case an employee came to visit him at home, she didn’t want it to be shabby and bring shame upon him.

Her enthusiasm was nowhere near the dissatisfaction she showed when they just moved in. She even said that moving closer to her son was wonderful to watch him flourish like this.

Hearing this, Chuxia also felt relieved, "Both Jia Liang and you are doing good. As long as you work hard, there’s hope for the future."

Hou Xiaobao agreed entirely with Mr. Lin’s words.

He now earned 80 yuan a month in salary, with food and accommodation provided at the workplace. If he works hard, in three to five years, he could buy a house.

With a house comes a home, and then it’d be perfect to marry a wife.

As soon as Chuxia walked into her house, a little firecracker came rushing over, "Little auntie, little auntie, look at the homework I wrote!"

Zhuangzhuang held up the little notebook in his hand, tilting his little face to show her.

Surprisingly, Yuan Bao, who usually rushes to Lin Chuxia first, was even a step behind him this time.

Lin Chuxia took Zhuangzhuang’s little notebook, flipping through it earnestly, "Wow, you’ve written so well today. These few letters were just taught to you by your little auntie yesterday. Zhuangzhuang is really so smart."

Zhuangzhuang proudly lifted his chubby little face, "I think I can write even better."

Lin Chuxia rubbed his little head, "Very good, not arrogant or impatient, and ambitious. How is our Zhuangzhuang so amazing?"

When it comes to children, Lin Chuxia never skimps on her praise. Before she could finish, a fluffy big head squeezed in between the two, and Lin Chuxia even saw Yuan Bao twist its waist to shove Little Zhuangzhuang to the side.

A pair of puppy eyes looked at her with a plaintive gaze, letting out a couple of pitiful whimpers.

These past few days as she was teaching Zhuangzhuang, Yuan Bao hadn’t stopped causing mischief between them.

This guy hasn’t learned any other tricks, but his ability to seek attention was unparalleled.

She comfortingly rubbed its doggy head, "Yuan Bao has also had a hard time keeping Zhuangzhuang company today."

It was only then that Yuan Bao happily wagged its tail and ran off.

At dinner time, Qin Han also came home, and the family naturally talked about the Bun Shop in the city.

Knowing that everything went smoothly, they all felt relieved.

After dinner, Mrs. Qin let Lin Chuxia rest while she cleaned up the dishes herself.

Little Zhuangzhuang took out his little notebook again and lay on the table, meticulously writing what Lin Chuxia had taught him.

Qin Han, seeing his son so diligent recently, couldn’t help but beam with joy.

"Sister-in-law, look at this boy. He’s got the spunk of his little uncle. Let me tell you, back then, that second brother of mine was just the same. After finishing his own homework, that wasn’t enough; he’d grab my books and start scribbling away."

He burst into laughter as he recalled something.

"Oh boy, back then, just finishing my bit of homework was such a headache, but he treated it like it was fun. I sneakily asked him to help with mine, but he wouldn’t, happy as could be. When I finally struggled to finish it, he had already written out all my answers. So, after comparing the answers, there I was, having done all my work for nothing. Annoying, wasn’t he? It wasn’t until we were on the same level that I didn’t have to deal with his nonsense. When he wasn’t looking, I’d still copy his homework."

"I didn’t expect Qin Yang to be so mischievous."

Lin Chuxia knew that Qin Yang did well in school but never imagined the brothers had this side to them, and couldn’t help but laugh until her tears almost came out.

"He’s more than mischievous; he was practically bullying, what you’d call an IQ crush these days."

Qin Han mussed up his hair, glad to see his sister-in-law laugh so heartily. His own embarrassment was worth it.

After all, he had seen the effort his sister-in-law had put into his son and didn’t know how to repay her.

"I was worried Zhuangzhuang might end up like me, but now it seems he does resemble his little uncle somewhat."

In the midst of it all, Zhuangzhuang lifted his little head and looked at his dad with disdain, "I’m not just a little like little uncle; I’m very much like him. Little auntie has said so, I’m little uncle’s nephew, so little uncle’s smarts will come to my head."

Qin Han twitched the corner of his mouth, if it wasn’t for the fact that this was his own son, he would hardly be able to resist retorting.

You’re just your little uncle’s nephew, but you’re my son.

Mrs. Qin had finished cleaning up by now and came back to join Lin Chuxia in watching the father and son’s playful argument, laughing uncontrollably.

Lin Chuxia also brought up another matter...