Switched Marriage: The Coddled Little Wife-Chapter 520: Pure Malice

Sister-in-law Feng, meeting her gaze, didn’t panic but instead asked with a chuckle, "Now that Mr. Qin’s house has a telephone installed, it should be convenient for our neighbors to make calls in the future. Can we come to your place to make calls if we need to, Mr. Qin’s family?"

As soon as she asked this, the others caught on too.

It’s true, phone bills are expensive these days, and making a call isn’t convenient; you have to queue up at the post office.

Now that there’s a telephone in the residential compound, they wouldn’t need to queue at the post office in the future, right?

Since they all live in the same compound and see each other all the time, would they charge neighbors for making calls?

Their family is so wealthy, even driving a car; they probably wouldn’t care about a few phone bill charges.

Lin Chuxia could tell what these people were scheming just from their expressions, especially Sister-in-law Feng, who wore a smug face behind the crowd.

Lin Chuxia knew Sister-in-law Feng wasn’t stupid; she was purely spiteful.

She couldn’t stand seeing others doing well, not even her own daughter or husband.

In modern terms, someone like her has psychological issues and should see a therapist.

But back in those days, people wouldn’t go to the hospital for a cold, let alone mental health issues.

Lin Chuxia smiled generously, "Sure, if you ladies ever have an urgent matter, feel free to come over and use our phone, save you the trip to the post office. Just pay the phone charge as the post office would charge, and I’ll handle the bill later."

Sister-in-law Fu chimed in with a laugh, "That’s going to be convenient, saving us a long trip and the queue. It’s true, Lin is generous. None of you, having such good luck, offered it for everyone to use. Good intentions will surely be rewarded."

Lin Chuxia looked at Sister-in-law Fu with a smile, "I don’t deserve such praise, sister-in-law. We’re all neighbors, helping each other is only right, as long as no one thinks I’m charging for the phone use."

"The way you’re talking, even if you have a phone at home, money doesn’t grow on trees. You’re already making it convenient for everyone by letting them use the phone; asking you to cover the charges is too much. Even thinking that way is unreasonable, having such audacity."

After Sister-in-law Fu finished speaking, a few women in the crowd looked awkward and laughed, "Exactly, exactly, if it’s not an urgent matter, we shouldn’t disturb you, Little Lin, let alone talk about the phone charges; of course, we’ll pay."

Sister-in-law Feng looked even more dissatisfied.

But no one cared what she thought.

After this little episode, some of the women went back to their chores, while a few stayed to watch until someone reminded them that the company had brought coal, and the remaining women hurried back.

Lin Chuxia’s home had heating, so there was no need to burn briquettes.

She planned to buy a couple of tons when there were coal blocks available.

Just as she thought this, someone came by to say that the coal blocks had arrived, so whoever needs them should go and buy more.

The phone hadn’t been installed yet, so Lin Chuxia had to tell the master and went over to Sister-in-law Gong’s house, knowing they also used radiators.

She arranged with Sister-in-law Gong to have the workers bring the coal blocks to her place after they were done.

Sister-in-law Gong hadn’t gone out today, but buying coal was necessary.

After hearing Lin Chuxia, she said, "Sure, I’ll bring the workers to your place later, you guys unload first."

"No need for that, just thinking the sooner the coal is unloaded, the sooner I can turn on the radiator, I get cold easily."

Lin Chuxia said embarrassedly.

Sister-in-law Gong understood and laughed, "I know, when it gets cold, it feels uncomfortable all over, but at your age, Lin, you shouldn’t. Are you unwell? You don’t look so good."

Lin Chuxia instinctively touched her face, "Really? Maybe I’m just lazy, it’s cold, and I don’t feel like moving, plus the phone installation and the coal unloading happening, it’s a lot."

Running around had indeed left her feeling unsettled.

To be honest, she rarely felt this way anymore.

"You should rest when you get back, I’ll bring the coal workers over later, it’s convenient as you live up front, easily unloaded before coming to us. Let me tell you, a woman’s body is delicate, you can’t ignore it when you’re young or you’ll suffer when you’re older."

Her health was poor, requiring unpredictable amounts of medicine throughout the year.

Not to mention the cost, plus the worry it caused her family.

Lin Chuxia nodded agreeably and thanked Sister-in-law Gong again.

The phone installation wasn’t done yet, but Sister-in-law Gong brought the coal truck to her house.

However, Qin Yang arrived after getting the message.

Sister-in-law Gong saw Qin Yang and chuckled, "Little Qin knows how to care for people, but your home is indeed busy today, Lin couldn’t handle it. Look at her little face, turned pale from exhaustion."

Qin Yang noticed Lin Chuxia’s pale complexion and promptly told her to go inside and rest.

The phone was being installed in the study. Qin Yang coordinated with the technician and then helped unload the coal with the workers.

He then led the coal truck to Sister-in-law Gong’s house.

After all this running around, the phone was finally installed, and it was already noon.

Qin Yang didn’t go back to work. Upon reaching home, he lit up the heater.

These days, everyone calculated coal expenses; they’d delay lighting the stove to save, but not Qin Yang’s family. They lit it whenever they had coal, never bothering with calculations.

After lighting the fire, Qin Yang said with concern, "Next time, just come to the office to call me for such things, I’ll handle it."

Lin Chuxia might have felt unwell but it wasn’t that serious.

After resting for a while, she felt better.

In any case, what was this compared to her Bun Shop or the mall?

Qin Yang always treated her like a fragile doll, banning her from this and that, afraid she’d be tired.

"I’m fine, probably just stir-crazy these days from staying home. You see me running to the mall or restaurants, I’m never like this, am I? There’s a saying, the more you wait, the lazier you get, the more you eat, the greedier you become."

Qin Yang disagreed, "I’d rather you be lazier and greedier. What do you want for lunch? I’ll cook."

Lin Chuxia thought for a moment, "Let’s have hot pot, we still have the lamb rolls from last time in the fridge. Whatever ingredients we have, just prepare the dipping sauce."

Qin Yang had no objections and went to prepare in the kitchen. Lin Chuxia took a look into the study, "The phone is installed, when will it be connected? I want to call home and also have Su Wensong check on the master, it’s time to get coal for him too."

The Qin Family wouldn’t be a concern as Qin Han handled it all.

But Old Master He lived alone, and if Lin Chuxia didn’t keep this in mind, he’d go all winter without buying coal or lighting the stove.

"The post office said the earliest would be the day after tomorrow. If it’s urgent, you could use the office phone."

"No need, I’ll wait."

With the ingredients ready, hotpot was easy to prepare, and after a warm meal, Lin Chuxia felt completely comfortable. With the heating on, the room was cozy, making Lin Chuxia feel drowsy.

But before she could fall asleep, there was a knock on the door outside...