Chapter 67: Second Sister-in-Law, Marry Me

Lin Youcai was being shoved along but still craned his neck stubbornly, looking back again and again.

His murky eyes were fixed on Yu Wanqin’s graceful figure, pupils darting around restlessly.

The old couple’s curses gradually faded into the distance, eventually disappearing at the hospital entrance.

Yu Wanqin held her daughter tightly, feeling upset but forcing herself to stay calm. “Thank you, Dean.”

Dean Su looked at her, his tone softening with sympathy and apology. “Comrade Wanqin, you’ve been wronged. From now on, focus on your work with peace of mind. The hospital has your back. We won’t let such unreasonable troublemakers get near you again!”

People around them also stepped forward to offer comfort.

“That’s right, Doctor Yu! We all support you!”

Over the past two days, Yu Wanqin had already proven her capabilities to everyone.

Many difficult cases that other doctors couldn’t handle, Yu Wanqin could treat.

Moreover, she was approachable and easygoing, earning genuine respect from everyone.

Yu Wanqin thanked everyone and left the hospital.

Tongtong buried her little head in her mother’s arms, a fierce determination burning inside her.

She knew that Grandpa and Grandma and that malicious uncle wouldn’t just let this go.

Well, she wasn’t planning to let those who bullied her mother off the hook either!

On the other side.

Lin Zhiguo brought home some food but found no one there. After asking around, he learned that his parents had gone to make a scene at the hospital entrance.

He was about to explode.

“Mom! Dad! Why did you have to provoke her? Isn’t my situation messy enough already? Do you really want to get me fired before you’re satisfied?”

Old Mrs. Lin was even angrier than him. “Who are we doing this for? That little bitch used you, took advantage, and now wants to leave? No way! I’ll make her spit out that job!”

Lin Zhiguo pressed his temples. “I’ve already told you, her job has nothing to do with me.”

Old Mrs. Lin rolled her eyes, unconvinced.

Old Mr. Lin, smoking a cigarette, was still quite shaken by what had happened at the hospital entrance.

It was clear that the hospital dean was quite protective of that woman.

He spoke thoughtfully, “Second Son, is Yu Wanqin really determined to divorce you?”

“Yes!” Lin Zhiguo crouched down, grabbing his hair in frustration.

Old Mr. Lin fell silent, puffing on his pipe with a rhythmic bada bada, a shrewd glint flashing in his eyes.

It had been his idea to have his second son marry Yu Wanqin back then.

The Lin family had always been poor, dirt-poor for generations, with several grown children still running around the yard bare-bottomed.

Old Mr. Lin dreamed of making money and moving into a big house.

Eventually, he set his sights on the wealthiest family in the village—the Yu family, who were barefoot doctors.

The Yu family only had one daughter and intended to take in a son-in-law.

Once married, wouldn’t the blue-brick compound and the Yu family’s money all belong to the husband’s family?

So he forced Lin Zhiguo to marry Yu Wanqin.

Over the years, under their deliberate suppression, Yu Wanqin had become more and more obedient, turning into the Lin family’s beast of burden.

They had indeed gained many benefits.

Second Son’s job, the family’s large compound, and their later comfortable life—all were secured using the Yu family’s money.

They just never expected Yu Wanqin to secretly run off to the Military District, and even less did they expect her to become so difficult to control now.

“Second Son, divorce is fine, but…” Old Mr. Lin took a deep breath, tapped his pipe on the ground, and said in a low, dark voice, “Make her spit out her job and all the money!”

They were going to squeeze the last drop of blood from the Yu family.

Lin Zhiguo opened his mouth, his face pained: “Dad! I don’t want a divorce!”

Shen Wei’s eyes flickered, her lips pressed tightly together, a flash of jealousy and resentment in her gaze.

Even at this point, he still couldn’t bear to let go of that bitch!

“Don’t want a divorce? Then you better keep her under control! Second son, you’re too soft-hearted. If you ask me, when a woman doesn’t listen, you have to hit her! Hit her until she’s afraid, hit her until she obeys!” Old Mr. Lin sneered.

Hearing this, Old Mrs. Lin instinctively shrank her neck, then straightened her back and earnestly agreed: “Your father is right!”

Old Mr. Lin was satisfied—wasn’t this the result of his own training?

Lin Zhiguo seemed thoughtful, clearly taking the words to heart.

The few people in the room continued talking.

No one noticed Lin Youcai, who had already quietly slipped away.

…

Yu Wanqin rode her bicycle with her daughter back to the family compound.

She took Tongtong to the canteen for a simple dinner.

Watching her daughter eat obediently, her heart found a little comfort.

Although she didn’t know why her father wouldn’t let her leave the village,

seeing her daughter now lively and healthy, she had no regrets.

After finishing their meal, mother and daughter walked out of the canteen hand in hand, ready to stroll home.

The evening glow fell on them, casting a warm light around their figures.

“Second sister-in-law!”

A detestable figure suddenly emerged from behind a nearby tree, blocking their path.

Lin Youcai wore a lecherous smile, his eyes like sticky worms crawling over Yu Wanqin’s body.

“Who would’ve thought, after not seeing you for a while, Second sister-in-law has grown even prettier.”

If only he hadn’t let her go back in the hometown…

He reached out to grab Yu Wanqin’s arm.

Yu Wanqin’s face instantly darkened. She took two steps back, shielding her daughter behind her, and coldly snapped: “Lin Youcai, what do you think you’re doing!”

Lin Youcai chuckled: “Second sister-in-law, don’t be nervous. I just feel like it’s been a while since we last met, and I wanted to… reconnect with you.”

He fished two nearly melted, low-quality fruit drops from his pocket and offered them to Tongtong: “Tongtong, want some candy? Third Uncle brought these specially for you from the hometown!”

Tongtong’s little brow furrowed tightly in disgust as she stepped back, her small voice bluntly retorting: “No! Your candy is dirty. It’ll make me sick!”

Lin Youcai’s smile stiffened for a moment. He put the candy away, then sighed at Yu Wanqin, putting on a sincere, heartfelt expression.

“Second sister-in-law, Mom and Dad were wrong earlier. They’re old and confused—don’t take it to heart. Actually, I think you divorcing my second brother is a good thing! I’d definitely support you with both hands!”

This statement left both Yu Wanqin and Tongtong stunned, staring at him with strange expressions.

Had Lin Laosan gone mad?

Lin Youcai rubbed his hands together, thinking he had persuaded them. He leaned in closer, lowering his voice excitedly: “Second sister-in-law, look, my second brother really is no good. All these years, he never cared for you two…”

“You’re a doctor with a formal job now, and you’re so beautiful. Raising a child alone is tough—you need someone who knows how to care for you, right?”

As he spoke, a foul odor wafted toward her.

Yu Wanqin stepped back two more steps in disgust, her brows tightly knit: “What exactly are you trying to say?”

Lin Youcai gave a sly “hey” and shamelessly leaned in again, his gaze brazen: “What do you think of me? I’m a first-time groom, and I don’t mind that you’ve been married and had a child. If you marry me, you can keep your job, stay in the city, and I can enjoy the good life with you… No! I mean, I can take care of you and your daughter. We’ll become even closer family—how perfect!”

He had it all figured out in his mind: it was precisely because Yu Wanqin refused to give him the Yu family’s house that he couldn’t find a wife.

Yu Wanqin marrying him would be just right!

This shameless speech left Yu Wanqin utterly stunned.

She had never imagined in her wildest dreams that this was Lin Youcai’s scheme.

It was absolutely disgusting!