Switched Marriage: The Coddled Little Wife-Chapter 521: Emergency Situation

"Aunt Lin, Uncle Qin, is anyone home?"

Through the window, a young man could be seen standing at the doorway, looking anxious.

Lin Chuxia recognized the young man; she had met him that morning, Wei Bing, the son of Sister-in-law Gong and Minister Wei.

Wei Bing graduated from university this year and was assigned to work in the city, returning to stay with Minister Wei and his wife.

Qin Yang went outside to greet him and came back shortly afterward.

"Sister-in-law Gong suddenly fainted. I’m driving her to the hospital. You stay home."

Upon hearing this, Lin Chuxia stood up as well, "I’ll come with you to check on her."

Since they arrived in Yan City over a year ago, both in work and in life, Minister Wei and Sister-in-law Gong had been very supportive of them.

Qin Yang knew his wife’s personality well. He grabbed a thick coat for her to put on, took her hand, and, grabbing the car keys, headed out.

The company had a car, but they were the only family in the compound who owned one.

Since Wei Bing didn’t go to the company but came directly to them, it was clear this was urgent.

By the time Qin Yang drove Lin Chuxia and Wei Bing to Minister Wei’s house, Sister-in-law Gong had already woken up.

Seeing Qin Yang and his wife come with their son, she said, "You see, this is just an old issue of mine. Why did you trouble them to come all the way here?"

She apologetically said to Lin Chuxia and Qin Yang, "I’m fine, just felt a little dizzy suddenly, sorry for dragging you along."

Minister Wei was still worried, "What dizziness? I called you so many times just now, and you were unresponsive."

Wei Bing, who had been away studying for the past few years, didn’t know how serious his mother’s condition was. His eyes reddened, "Mom, let’s go to the hospital to check it out."

Lin Chuxia also said, "Yes, Sister-in-law, Minister Wei and Wei Bing are worried about you. The car is outside. Going to the hospital for a check-up will give us peace of mind."

"Look, even Lin is saying this. Stop being stubborn. You’re making me worry even when I’m at work," Minister Wei persuaded, his eyes full of concern.

Sister-in-law Gong glanced at her husband and finally nodded.

Minister Wei and Wei Bing were definitely going to accompany her, so Lin Chuxia decided not to go along.

The car space was limited, and two people sitting at the back would be more comfortable.

Qin Yang personally drove them to the hospital, while Lin Chuxia returned home first.

It wasn’t until the evening that Qin Yang came back.

Sister-in-law Gong’s condition was still quite serious, and she was kept under observation at the hospital.

Lin Chuxia hadn’t realized Sister-in-law Gong’s health was so serious. She felt guilty for having asked her to help with bringing coal suppliers home that morning.

The next day, after breakfast, she went to the grocery store to buy some snacks, milk powder, and canned goods, planning to visit Sister-in-law Gong at the hospital.

She had already asked Qin Yang about Sister-in-law Gong’s room in the morning, so when she arrived at the hospital, she went straight to the inpatient department.

Passing by a room, she seemed to see a familiar figure.

She took a step back and peered through the half-open door, and indeed, it was someone she knew.

"Jia Liang, what are you doing here? Who’s sick?"

Jia Liang was standing by a hospital bed, seemingly feeding the person there.

When he heard Lin Chuxia’s voice, he turned around, and Lin Chuxia saw the person on the bed he was blocking.

"Big Sister? What happened to you?"

Neither of them expected to run into Lin Chuxia there.

Jia Liang, however, was calm, holding his bowl and speaking plainly, "Mr. Lin, Juanzi has a fever and a cough that hasn’t subsided for two days. Last night it got worse, so we came to the hospital, and the doctor recommended an IV. I had her hospitalized for comfort."

Qin Juan was embarrassed and didn’t know what to say. With Jia Liang feeding her right in front of Lin Chuxia, she couldn’t eat.

"I can do it myself; it’s not like I have a broken hand or foot. How could I not handle a bowl?"

Listening closely, there was a hint of reproach in her words, and her face was a shade of red.

"I’m fine here, and the store is busy. We can’t both be stuck here, so you should head back quickly."

She pushed Jia Liang while giving him looks, fearing he might say something shocking.

Lin Chuxia had lived two lives; what couldn’t she see?

Her big sister’s attitude towards Jia Liang was noticeably different from before.

She intentionally said, "Looks like I came at the wrong time, interrupting your breakfast. Still, Big Sister, don’t rush Jia Liang back to the store. I only came to the hospital to visit a friend—I didn’t know you were here. It makes it seem like I’m an unkind boss who won’t allow an employee to be taken care of while sick. Never mind, I’ll leave so I’m not in the way."

"Hey..."

Qin Juan tried to explain, but Lin Chuxia had already turned and left.

Jia Liang, holding the bowl, smiled, his eyes full of warmth.

Qin Juan glared at him angrily, "You’re still laughing? Now you’ve let the sister-in-law misunderstand."

"Misunderstand what? Someone as smart as Mr. Lin sees everything clearly. Juanzi, don’t test me anymore. I’ve set my heart on you for this life. If you don’t want to remarry, then I won’t either. This way is fine as it is."

Qin Juan sighed helplessly, "Jia Liang, you don’t have to do this. I’ve been divorced, with a child, I don’t deserve your goodness to me."

Jia Liang laughed softly, "Juanzi, you’re mistaken. I, Jia Liang, am not a good person. You should know, I’ve even spent a few months in jail. Otherwise, why else would I be this age and still unmarried? Who would want to marry someone who’s been in jail? If we’re talking about suitability, it’s me who doesn’t deserve you."

He looked at her again, "Do you despise me for having been in jail?"

"I don’t," Qin Juan replied almost instinctively.

She knew about Jia Liang’s past but she had eyes and a brain.

In the year and more they’ve been together at Qin’s Restaurant, Jia Liang has shown responsibility and maturity in his work and filial piety towards Aunt Jia. To Qin Juan, Jia Liang is a real man, far superior to Zhang Wenbin.

Sure, at first, when he said he listened to his mother, Qin Juan thought Jia Liang was like Zhang Wenbin, only listening to his mother blindly and being foolishly filial.

But she later realized that Jia Liang’s listening was different from Zhang Wenbin’s listening.

Moreover, Aunt Jia was not a selfish person like Mrs. Zhang.

No person is without mistakes, and correcting them is what’s important.

What’s more, Aunt Jia had talked about their struggles back then, and Qin Juan had never looked down on Jia Liang because of his past.

Jia Liang chuckled, "Then let’s not get married, here, eat."

Qin Juan reluctantly opened her mouth to eat the spoonful of food offered to her. novelbuddy-cσ๓

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After seeing Sister-in-law Gong, Lin Chuxia returned to Qin Juan’s hospital room.

By this time, Jia Liang was no longer there; only Qin Juan remained, getting her IV.

Lin Chuxia first inquired about her illness. Knowing it wasn’t serious, her eyes began to study her closely.

Qin Juan felt uncomfortable under her gaze, urging her to leave.

But Lin Chuxia didn’t go, "Big Sister, tell me what’s on your mind now. I see Jia Liang looks at you like a hunter with his prey, not letting go easily. I still stand by my word, whatever your choice, we will support you."