Chapter 331: Succeed
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
Old Wang couldn’t be bothered with all that anymore. All she wanted was to get her son safely out of prison.
He had just gained the appreciation of Mr. Wang, and he had even pawned off his own wife. Who knew how much money he would make in the future? He couldn’t let a woman tie him down here.
“You need to come with me. If the police don’t release him, you’ll have to spend a few days in jail for my son!” Old Wang insisted.
Lin He couldn’t believe that the person she had called “Mom” for so many years could say such a thing. Her heart shattered into pieces. “I can’t go. The police won’t release him.”
Seeing Lin He’s unwavering determination, Old Wang suddenly knelt in front of her with a “thump.” “My daughter-in-law, I’m begging you. You can’t let Nannan go to jail. He’s the pillar of our family. Just think, if he’s inside, who will earn money for our family?”
“Mom, you don’t understand. There’s no way to turn things around now,” Lin He said, feeling sorry for the old woman. She softened and tried to help her up.
Old Wang didn’t want to continue kneeling, so she used Lin He’s help to get up. Her expression finally softened a bit. “Fine, if Nannan can’t come back for some time, the family will need you to take care of things. I’m an old woman and might kick the bucket one of these days.”
“Mom, don’t say that,” Lin He said, touched by Old Wang’s change from her usual stern and bullying demeanor. Her own attitude softened as well.
The old woman stole a glance at Lin He’s expression. She snorted inwardly and held her hand, leading her inside. “After all the fuss this morning, you must be hungry. I’ve just made porridge. You should have some while it’s hot.”
Lin He’s mind was preoccupied with other thoughts and was about to refuse.
But Old Wang’s tone was very assertive this time.
Thinking that the porridge was made with care by the elderly lady herself, as a junior, Lin He felt it would be impolite to refuse her kindness, so she accepted the bowl.
She took a spoonful and stirred the porridge without finding anything unusual except the perfectly translucent rice grains.
It seemed like Old Wang had prepared it specifically for her.
In the past, whenever Old Wang cooked, she would always bury plenty of meat and vegetables beneath the rice for Zhou Nan. Meanwhile, Lin He always had plain rice and water.
Her mother-in-law used to say that Zhou Nan worked so hard to make money and needed good nutrition to stay healthy.
However, Lin He knew that Zhou Nan spent his days drinking and gambling and only did odd jobs when he ran out of money.
Lin He wasn’t truly a free rider. If Zhou Nan hadn’t used sweet words to convince her to give up a job offer at a famous company as a dance instructor, she might have established herself in the dance world by now and wouldn’t need to rely on others.
Lin He felt a mixture of emotions. She had never regretted marrying Zhou Nan as much as she did now.
To avoid raising suspicion from Old Wang, she quickly took a spoonful of porridge.
The moment it entered her mouth, she was hit by an unusual sweetness that spread throughout her palate.
Lin He widened her eyes in surprise and asked instinctively, “Mom, why did you put so much sugar in the porridge?”
Old Wang avoided eye contact, saying, “What’s wrong? Doesn’t it taste good with sugar? Aren’t you the one who likes sweet things the most? I learned this recipe from my neighbor, Old Zhang. Can’t you get used to it?”
Perhaps the sweetness was too strong, and not long after taking a bite, Lin He began to feel a slight bitterness.
Lin He, without showing any signs of suspicion, wrinkled her brows. “It’s fine. Thanks for making me the porridge.”
“It’s good if you can get used to it. You should eat more. Finish this bowl.
Wasting food is unacceptable!” Old Wang nervously watched as Lin He quickly ate nearly half the bowl.
Suddenly, Lin He felt extremely tired, and her body was overwhelmed by a fatigue she had never experienced before.
“Mom, I suddenly feel so tired. I want to take a nap, and I won’t eat the rest, okay?” Lin He’s hands were weak, and she nearly dropped the bowl on the floor.
Seeing this, Old Wang quickly took the bowl from her. “You can’t waste it. It’s a shame! If Nannan finds out, he’ll be very unhappy!”
“But I’m really tired,” Lin He said. After uttering these words, her body slumped onto the bed without responding to her commands.
She didn’t know what had suddenly happened to her. Apart from an overwhelming sense of fatigue, she started feeling a bit nauseous. Even her mother-in-law in front of her had turned into a blurry double image, swaying back and forth, making it impossible for her to see clearly.
“Mom, why are you moving around so much?”
Old Wang, seeing her like this, knew that the drugs were taking effect. She held the bowl and said coldly, “Lin He, don’t blame me. It’s your own fault for not listening to me. You’re the one who wouldn’t spare my son!”
“Mom, what are you saying?” Lin He struggled to climb out of bed, but a sudden, overpowering fatigue made her feel nauseated..