northernbook Chapter 151 The Young Widow 2
Chapter 151 The Young Widow 2
As Lin Ruan slowly regained consciousness, she happened to encounter Lin Cuilan engaged in a heated debate with a group of scholars. The scene was as lively as a market, a scene of intense fighting and bloodshed. Everyone in the room was arguing back and forth, each refusing to give in, the argument raging. The eldest son, Chen Jianhua, had a sullen expression, interjecting seemingly reasonable but ultimately selfish remarks. The third son, Chen Jianjun, blushed crimson and argued sharply. The youngest daughter, Chen Lihong, was not to be outdone, crying and throwing a tantrum. The entire house was filled with the cacophony of noise, as if the roof was about to be blown off.
Lin Cuilan, like a fearless general, single-handedly silenced them with her fierce and aggressive attack. Her hands on her hips, eyes wide, each word piercing the children's skin like a sharp knife. Her voice boomed with conviction as she rebuked the children for their daily selfishness and unfilial behavior.
Lin Ruan looked at the chaotic scene, her temples throbbing, and she was speechless. Waking up to such a scene was truly a headache.
Recalling her previous world, Lin Ruan had overcome countless hardships and dangers before finally completing her mission. She felt incredibly relaxed, filled with ease and joy. Having completed her mission, Lin Ruan couldn't wait to choose her next world to experience—another world where women reign supreme. But who could have predicted that her journey would lead her to encounter a turbulent flow of space and time?
At that moment, Seventeen's anxious voice suddenly rang in her mind: "Lin Ruan, the situation is not good. This is the turbulence of space and time caused by the formation of a new circular world!"
Lin Ruan's heart sank upon hearing this, and a wave of panic surged within her. After all, even Doraemon had said that time-space turbulence was too dangerous; a single misstep could lead to being lost forever in the endless expanse of time and space. But her curiosity soon overwhelmed her panic. After all, she had never seen a cyclical world before, and the mystery of the unknown always held an irresistible allure.
Driven by curiosity, Lin Ruan carefully manipulated her soul and possessed a woman walking down the street. After successfully possessing her, she slowly raised her eyes and saw a ragged old woman slumped on the side of the road. Her face was as pale as paper, and she shivered. Her tattered clothes were no match for the cold.
At that moment, she suddenly remembered one of her many buffs: "Don't let small acts of kindness go unfulfilled." This buff granted generous rewards for any kind act of assistance. For Lin Ruan, helping others while also reaping the benefits was a win-win.
Lin Ruan activated the buff without hesitation. Then, she quickly pulled out her phone and quickly dialed the emergency number. When the call connected, she anxiously explained the old woman's location and general condition, her voice filled with worry and urgency.
Soon, an ambulance arrived, its shrill sirens piercing the quiet street. The medical staff quickly lifted the old lady into the ambulance and rushed her to the hospital.
At the hospital, the nurse told Lin Ruan with an embarrassed look on her face: "Madam, the old lady is severely malnourished. She doesn't have a mobile phone with her and no contact information. We really can't contact her family. What do you think we should do?"
Lin Ruan thought for a moment. If she paid the medical bills herself, based on past experience, she'd likely be able to snag another buff reward. With that in mind, she said without hesitation, "I'll pay for the medical expenses!"
But she never imagined that, in the space of just one simple sentence, the cyclical world would be fully formed, and everything around her would suddenly undergo a drastic transformation. The once bright hospital ward was instantly shrouded in darkness. The lights flickered a few times before going out completely, plunging the entire room into pitch blackness. Then, a dizzying sensation overwhelmed Lin Ruan, who felt as if she were in a massive vortex, her soul being pulled uncontrollably. The whirring of wind and a strange buzzing sound filled her ears, as if the entire world had turned upside down.
When everything finally calmed down, Lin Ruan was surprised to find that she had come to the day when this cyclical world began, which was the moment when the character corresponding to the body she possessed - Lin Cuilan's second daughter-in-law Lin Ruan just learned of her husband's sacrifice.
The original owner, also named Lin Ruan, was only 20 years old, in the prime of youth. In the original owner's memory, Lin Cuilan, despite her fiery temper and impulsive manner, often quick to speak and act, like a firecracker, was also deeply devoted to her children. In the six months since she'd been married, although Lin Cuilan had initially been somewhat dissatisfied with her rural household registration, which denied her the food allowance, she remained receptive to her. She even reassured her that it wasn't a problem if she didn't have a job, and that once her second child applied for military housing, she would let her join the army. Life would improve as a family, she said.
Lin Cuilan had shed her usual motherly image and, like a fearsome fighter, was now lashing out at her three children. Lin Ruan listened, her words hinting at her own motives. This feeling filled her with mixed emotions. On the one hand, she was surprised and touched by Lin Cuilan's defense; on the other, she felt helpless about being drawn into such a family feud.
Lin Cuilan suddenly made eye contact with Lin Ruan and stopped cursing. She quickly walked over to Lin Ruan's side, her eyes, which had just been filled with anger, now softened. She gently grasped Lin Ruan's hands. Though rough, they held a warm strength.
Lin Cuilan softly comforted her, "Ruanruan, don't take it to heart. Mom knows you've had a hard life. Not long after you got married, Jianguo..." At this point, Lin Cuilan's voice trembled slightly, and a tear flashed in her eyes, but she quickly calmed down and continued, "From now on, just treat this place as your own home. With mom here, no one will bully you. Those heartless people, don't even think about you. Just stay here peacefully, eat and drink, and don't think too much."
Lin Ruan looked at her mother-in-law who had suddenly become so gentle. After all, it felt good to be treated differently. So she nodded slightly and said softly, "Mom, I understand. Thank you."
Lin Cuilan had never heard the word "thank you" from her family in her past life, and now, thinking back on it, she felt even more guilty. Firstly, she was deeply saddened by the death of her second son, and secondly, those ungrateful people were instigating her to take advantage of her, fearing that Lin Ruan would share the compensation. She was convinced that Lin Ruan was the unlucky star they were talking about, and that she would bring bad luck to her second son within six months of marrying. So, no matter how much Lin Ruan pleaded that she would never marry again and would only stay with her second son, she refused to listen and sent Lin Ruan back to her parents' home in the countryside.
Lin Ruan's family wasn't good; they were timid and mean. They were only good at bullying at home, and their little tricks were all used on their daughters. It was said that not long after, Lin Ruan was married to a man in his thirties and became a stepmother to several children. Her life was not going well.
Who would have thought that it was Lin Ruan who saw her off for the last time.
Lin Cuilan turned around and yelled, "Why aren't you all going to work or school anymore? Get out of here! I'm tired of just looking at you guys!"
"Mom, we haven't eaten yet." The eldest brother Chen Jianhua was the most favored in the past. At this moment, he was the only one who still had some courage left under Lin Cuilan's scolding, and he spoke in a nod.
Lin Cuilan exploded again upon hearing this, angrily saying, "Jianguo is gone, and all you know is eating! Eat, eat, eat, are you a pig? You'll starve to death if you don't eat a meal. All three of you, get out! Get out! Get out!"