Chapter 153: Never Considering the Consequences
Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
“You’re making it sound easy! Look at what your daughter has been up to lately! First, she publicly called off the engagement, and then she secretly got married without informing the family. Will she also keep divorcing secretly without telling us in the future? Is marriage something to be trifled with? We’ve spoiled her too much, which is why she acts recklessly now and never considers the consequences!”
Jin Nian didn’t even have the energy to argue back. Teacher Tan was right. She had indeed treated marriage lightly.
Suppressing her tears, even though she knew she was in the wrong, she still felt unjustified, especially since Lu An wasn’t with her at the moment.
Teacher Tan endured and continued, “Alright, it takes two to tango. When you bring Lu An here tomorrow, both of you need to explain this matter clearly to me!”
Lu An had never expected that when he returned the next day, he would be greeted not with his wife’s affectionate embrace, but with the red mark of a slapped palm on Jin Nian’s face.
Jin Nian especially went to the airport to pick him up, wearing a plain expression, a cap, and a mask.
After ten days of separation, as soon as Lu An arrived, he immediately spotted Jin Nian amidst the crowd. He threw his luggage aside and rushed forward, embracing her tightly in his arms.
Feeling his familiar breath and heartbeat, Jin Nian couldn’t hold back her tears anymore. “My mother found out about our marriage. I’ve never seen her so angry. She even slapped me. Does she not want me anymore?”
Jin Nian was worried and aggrieved. When she was slapped by Teacher Tan last night, she tried her best to hold back her tears, but now, her tears were pouring out like a flood.
Just like a child who had been wronged seeking comfort from their parents, Jin Nian had long considered Lu An as the person she could rely on.
Seeing her tearful eyes, Lu An’s heart ached. He gently brushed his fingers against her face and patiently reassured her, “Take off your mask and let me see.”
“Don’t look at me. 1 look terrible now.”
In the end, Jin Nian couldn’t resist Lu An, and since they were living together, he was bound to see the marks on her face sooner or later.
Seeing this, Lu An’s anger surged.
The young girl, who was usually as delicate as a fragile flower, had been slapped hard enough that one side of her face bore a slight swelling.
However, the initial instigator was Jin Nian’s mother, his mother-in-law. Even if he was angry, he couldn’t let his temper take control and seek revenge.
In fact, it was common for children to be scolded by their parents for making mistakes while growing up. When Jin Nian was young and mischievous, Teacher Tan scolded and punished her many times. Later, when she was in high school, there was a time when school ended at 5 PM, but Teacher Tan waited until 7:30 PM at home before Jin Nian finally arrived home.
At that time, they didn’t have cell phones, so Teacher Tan was anxious and worried. The first thing she did when she saw Jin Nian was to give her a good scolding.
“Lu An, what if Teacher Tan doesn’t want me anymore?” Jin Nian sobbed, her eyes red.
Lu An held her even tighter in his arms. “It’s okay. 1’11 talk to Teacher Tan and tell her it��s all my fault. Let her vent her anger on me.”
Lu An had lost count of how many times he had visited Jin Nian’s house. He was extremely familiar with this old house. He used to be Jin Nian’s friend, Teacher Tan’s student, and Grandma Jin’s friend’s grandson.
However, this time was different. He was visiting as Jin Nian’s husband, formal and official.
It was rare for Teacher Tan not to come out to welcome them. She even purposefully ignored Lu An’s greetings.
Lu An was dressed in a well-fitted suit with a black shirt underneath. It was the first time he had appeared at Jin Nian’s house in such attire, giving off a mature and composed aura.
The boy who used to bicker and play around in Jin Nian’s house had matured into a man over time. His demeanor was neither haughty nor humble, making it difficult to find any faults.
Which mother-in-law wouldn’t grow fonder of such a son-in-law the more they saw him?
Lu An had brought along plenty of expensive delicacies and health supplements. The living room of the Jin family was now so crowded with gifts that there was barely any space left.
In terms of social etiquette, Lu An was always considerate. Even though he had been studying abroad in recent years, he always brought gifts when he returned to the country, especially when visiting the Jin family.
Unbeknownst to Jin Nian, Lu An had been visiting the Jin family repeatedly. Officially, he was there to visit Old Jin and Teacher Tan, but he knew that he was just using this as an opportunity to see Jin Nian.
Having been a teacher for many years, Teacher Tan had seen through Lu An’s intentions. However, she chose to play dumb. No matter how Lu An hinted, she maintained an expression of innocence.
The first thing Lu An did upon arrival was to ensure that justice was served for the slap that Teacher Tan had inadvertently landed on Jin Nian’s face the previous day..