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Chapter 447 - 447: I’ll Find You A Husband
Chapter 447 - 447: I’ll Find You A Husband
Chapter 447: I’ll Find You A Husband
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Auntie Huang had long wanted to visit the Lin family’s old mansion, but she had never mustered the courage to ask. Unexpectedly, Lin Wan brought it up today, and she obviously didn’t refuse.
“Wanwan, it’s not good to go there empty-handed for the first time. Please stop by the supermarket at the entrance, so that I can buy a box of milk,” Auntie Huang said.
“No need, Auntie Huang. Mama Bao isn’t a stranger, and she’s coming back with us in the afternoon. We don’t need to take the milk.” Lin Wan smiled. “And Mr. Li has arranged everything.”
“Alright then. I’ll follow your lead,” said Auntie Huang.
“Auntie Huang, both you and Mama Bao are our family. We don’t need to be so formal with family. If I do something wrong, you can even scold me.” Lin Wan glanced at a somewhat reserved Auntie Huang through the rearview mirror. “Alright… You’re really good people. By the way, my son is coming back during the Lantern Festival, and he wants to thank you in person. I wonder if Yanchen would mind?” Auntie Huang agreed to be less formal, but she couldn’t help feeling awkward.
“Sure, we’d like to meet him too. Maybe we’ll become good friends. As for Mr.
Li, I’ll talk to him. We can all have a meal together.”
Lin Wan knew about Auntie Huang’s situation. She was truly a pitiable woman. Her husband passed away unexpectedly when her son was in high school. She had worked hard to raise her son on her own, and he had turned out successful. He had got into a university in the capital city.
However, he stayed there and married a local woman. He only came back once every three years.
“If only Xiao Huang were more like you.” Auntie Huang couldn’t help but sigh. “Although I just want him to be happy, I feel sad that I don’t get to be with him at all. It’s like raising someone else’s child all these years. Sometimes I wonder, why did I work so hard to earn money to send him to the big city for his education?”
Lin Wan hadn’t experienced the pain of giving birth or the challenges of raising a child, but since taking on her three stepsons, she understood the difficulties of being a mother.
However, when a mother raises a child, all she wants is for them to soar higher. How many people would really consider whether they’ll come back to her in the future?
Lin Wan pursed her lips and thought for a moment. “I understand. It’s difficult being a mother. As a mother, you only wanted your child to be happy and healthy and wished for a bright future. Then comes the difficult part. It’s like that with Xinxin. We hope he gets into a decent high school and remains happy. Xuanxuan will be leaving soon for university. We don’t know if he would want to come back after experiencing life in a bigger city..
“We, as mothers, want them to live happily and soar higher in life, but it also means letting go of them.”
Lin Wan’s words were quite philosophical, and Auntie Huang understood. She sighed. “You really know how to talk, Madam.”
“Auntie Huang, think about it this way. If you weren’t with us right now and were with your son. What if you had to be a nanny for free? Then, you would be scolded by your daughter-in-law. Isn’t that worse? If you want, I can find you a husband so that you’re not lonely,” said Lin Wan.
Auntie Huang had been alone for so many years. Lin Wan thought it would be great for her to find a partner, so they can spend time together in their twilight years.
“There are single elderly men in Royal Water Bay. I remember Mrs. Wu’s father moved here after his wife passed away many years ago. He’s about your age.”
Auntie Huang blushed. “I’ve gotten used to being alone. No need to introduce an old man to me.”
“Partners, Auntie Huang. We can look out for each other. You deserve to have a happy life.”
“Madam, are you trying to get rid of me? Is that why you are trying to find me a partner?” Auntie Huang had a bad feeling.
“Of course not! But if you find a partner, I can help you rent a house nearby. You two can live there. During the day, you can cook for us in Royal Water Bay, and at night, you can have your own time.”
“I’ve gotten used to it here. I can’t bear to leave you all unless one day I can’t work anymore.” Auntie Huang was in her fifties. She had been single for a
decade and had no desire for a partner.
“Alright. But if you decide to find a partner, we’ll fully support you,” said Lin
Wan.
“Okay, Wanwan, stop talking about me. What about you? Aren’t you planning to have a child? You’re still young. It’s better to have a baby early for a quicker recovery.”
The troublesome topic came up again.
Lin Wan took a deep breath. “I don’t want a baby. Xuanyuan and the others are enough.”
“That’s true. They surely love you and will keep loving you in the future too.” They soon arrived at Xuecheng Village.
Auntie Bao had packed her luggage, including toiletries and two sets of clothes. She also packed some common medications.
After everything was ready, Auntie Bao boiled a few eggs.
Lin Wan drove the car to the entrance. The neighbors knew Lin Wan was coming and had prepared local specialties to give to her, and also bid farewell to Auntie Bao.
Auntie Huang got out of the car.
“Old Huang!” Auntie Bao exclaimed in surprise.
“Xiao Bao.” The two exchanged greetings.
After exchanging greetings, Auntie Bao held Auntie Huang’s hand. “Why did you come here so suddenly?”
Auntie Huang looked at Lin Wan. “Wanwan said wanted to show me this place. It’s really beautiful here.”
Auntie Huang knew that Royal Water was nice, but for someone who had grown up in the countryside, she still preferred the village life. She loved the Lin family’s old mansion. There were fields filled with vegetables, and there were two flower beds near the courtyard wall.
“Wanwan,” the neighbors also greeted her warmly.
“Auntie Liu, Auntie Zhang.” Lin Wan smiled.
“Wanwan, this is for you. Fresh scarlet runner beans from this year. It’s dried well in the sun. They’re perfect for a barbecue.”
“And this is dried yam that I sun-dried myself. It’s great for making porridge. Oh, and this jar of pickled vegetables too. I made it myself. It’s very tasty.”
The two neighbors handed the bags to Lin Wan.
Lin Wan hesitated.
“Please accept them. You brought us so many things. If you don’t accept these local specialties, we’ll feel sad.”
“Alright, thank you both.” Lin Wan took the bags.
“Please have a seat,” said Lin Wan. “I want to show Auntie Huang around the village. She took care of us for so many years. Today, I brought her here to show her my old house.”
‘ Mrs. Liu, Mrs. Zhang, feel free to do as you wish. I’ll go around with Lin Wan and show Old Huang around.” Auntie Bao and Auntie Huang had become good friends. She wanted to show her friend around the place she lived in.
“You’re busy, and I have meat stewing in my pot that I need to attend to. Oh, by the way, consider coming to my house for a meal sometime.”
“Thank you, Aunt Liu, but we need to head back to Yun City soon.”
“Alright, Little Bao, keep in touch and stay safe on the road.”
After the neighbors went home, Auntie Bao showed Auntie Huang around the old mansion..