Chapter 578: Chapter 578: The Innate Flaws in Everyone’s Nature

“Mom, no need, I can cook it myself.”

Lin Chuxia declined Mrs. Qin’s offer and went into the kitchen herself.

Just as the dumplings were done cooking, Lin Jiadong’s voice came from outside.

Mr. Qin had already gone out to greet him, while Lin Chuxia set the dumplings aside and Lin Jiadong came inside.

He was carrying a few gifts, greeted everyone after entering, and then placed the items on the table.

Lin Family members rarely visited the Qin Family, having only met twice, including Lin Chuxia’s brother.

Out of love for Lin Chuxia, Mr. and Mrs. Qin were very warm to her brother.

Lin Chuxia asked, “Why did you come today?”

Knowing that in front of Mr. and Mrs. Qin, Lin Jiadong might be hesitant to speak plainly, she added, “I haven’t had dinner yet. Why don’t you come to the kitchen with me? Have you eaten?”

Lin Jiadong quickly stood up and followed her, “I’ve eaten, second sister, I’ll just keep you company.”

Once in the kitchen, Lin Chuxia still handed him a set of chopsticks and a bowl, “Try my dumplings.”

Without any outsiders present, Lin Jiadong relaxed more, chuckled, and took the utensils Lin Chuxia handed him.

Lin Chuxia poured him some vinegar.

Lin Jiadong picked up a dumpling and took a bite, “Chive and pork filling, delicious.”

Lin Chuxia looked at the filled plate of dumplings and picked one to give to him.

With his mouth full, Lin Jiadong mumbled, “Second sister, you eat too. I truly ate at home.”

Then he picked up the dumpling Lin Chuxia offered him and took another bite. Seeing the filling inside, his eyes widened, “Is this fish filling?”

Lin Chuxia nodded with a smile, “Mackerel filling, not bad, right?”

“Delicious, second sister, your dumplings have so many fillings, all tasty ones.”

Feeling a bit embarrassed, Lin Jiadong saw Lin Chuxia hadn’t started eating and picked one for her, “Second sister, you eat too.”

He put the remaining half of the dumpling in his mouth, ate, and continued, “Second sister, you have no idea, this year’s New Year at our house has been troublesome.”

Lin Chuxia picked another dumpling for him, aware that her brother had come over on the first day of the lunar year with something on his mind, and listened as he continued.

“Big sister ran back home before New Year again, arguing over money, really unclear how her mother-in-law thinks. Heard that before New Year, her newly married sister-in-law came to borrow holiday money. Her husband’s been looking for his younger sister all year and hasn’t earned much. Heard there were only 50 yuan at their house, which should have been with big sister. Somehow, her husband lent the money to his sister, when big sister found out she had a fight with her husband and returned home. Her husband came to take her back for the New Year, she wouldn’t go. Only after mom persuaded, she went back with him, but returned home on New Year’s Eve, and is still there now.”

He looked at Lin Chuxia, “Second sister, I’m not saying this with any other intent, just worried that if you go back home tomorrow, it will be chaotic with big sister there. Not saying big sister doesn’t want to see you, just thought…”

Lin Jiadong struggled with words as he saw big sister’s temper growing scarier, and second sister pregnant now; if anything provoked big sister…

But he didn’t know how to express it properly.

He was so anxious that he scratched his ears.

Lin Chuxia smiled gently, “I know you’re looking out for me; big sister doesn’t want to see me, I’m aware. Previously, mom also said big sister’s days are tough. Seeing me living well, she surely feels uncomfortable; mom asked me to visit less, I remember mom’s words.”

Even without Lin Jiadong’s special visit, she wouldn’t go back.

Lin Jiadong paused for a moment, “Second sister, do you feel mom and dad are biased?”

Lin Chuxia smiled faintly, “What mom and dad do is their business. We are their children. Whoever they favor is up to them. Even fingers are not of equal length. Not just parents, but nothing in this world is absolutely fair. I have no right to dictate how they treat me.”

Having already accepted this in her past life, she wouldn’t dwell on it in this one.

Lin Jiadong nodded, having said everything, he didn’t stay longer.

Today, he had snuck out, worried mom and dad would seek him soon.

Once Lin Chuxia finished eating, she prepared to send him off.

“Wait a moment.”

Lin Chuxia stopped him and went inside to fetch 100 yuan.

A total of 10 banknotes, she counted out 5 for him, “This is your New Year money from your second sister…”

“Second sister, I don’t want it, I’m all grown up,” Lin Jiadong quickly declined.

“Take it, you’re still young and studying, repay me after college when you start working and earning,” she said, handing him the remaining 50 yuan, “Give this to mom, tell her I won’t be coming home for New Year.”

“Alright.”

“Take care on the road, keep your New Year money safe.”

“I know, second sister, I keep the money you give me safe.”

Lin Chuxia acknowledged his sensibility with a nod, urging him to hurry back.

Watching his distant figure, she took a deep breath.

This relationship with the Lin Family suits her well this lifetime.

yuan, though trivial to her, could ensure peace and honesty in that household.

In her past life, she tried to maintain peace with her family similarly but was continually taken advantage of due to her weak stance, treated as a source of funds.

In this life, she straightforwardly ended things with them, making them wary instead.

The fear within human nature, the tendency to prey on the weak, seems an ingrained flaw.

She returned to the room, saw the gifts Lin Jiadong brought, and smiled helplessly.

Clearly bought by her naive brother himself, probably clueless about what to bring for visiting relatives during holidays, just choosing what she likes to eat.

………

As expected by Lin Chuxia, upon returning home, Mother Lin saw him bike back and questioned unhappily.

“On the first of the New Year, instead of visiting elders with your father, what kind of fooling around are you doing? Even if you don’t visit anyone, you should be home keeping watch, you’re grown now, how can you not understand this basic principle?”

Lin Jiadong parked his bike under the eaves, answering without looking up, “There’s no place for me at home, besides I had a few questions, went to ask a classmate.”

As soon as Lin Jiadong finished speaking, before Mother Lin could say anything, a sharp female voice came from inside the house…

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