Turning Antagonist to Protagonist: He is Both Soft and Fierce-Chapter 340 - 335: Uncle and Sister-in-Law Relationship Exposed

Chapter 340: Chapter 335: Uncle and Sister-in-Law Relationship Exposed

The vomiting stopped by the third month of the pregnancy, and the once thin Lin Qiao began to "expand" sideways. Initially, only her belly slightly protruded, but then it became evident that her arms and legs had gained weight.

As an actress, she inherently resisted gaining weight, but she didn’t go on a diet because she worried that a diet would make the baby unhealthy.

On this day, she changed into loose clothes and headed to the shop. Just as she stepped out, the woman from next door greeted her with a smile, "Lady Song, going out? It’s overcast today, better take an umbrella."

"Don’t bother going back for one, I’ll lend you mine."

Before Lin Qiao could say anything, the woman hurried inside and quickly returned with an umbrella to hand to her.

Lin Qiao did not refuse and smiled, "Thank you, big sister."

"No need to thank me, just go ahead," the woman said warmly.

After Lin Qiao left, the woman from across the street came over, "Did you hear? The General and his wife used to be uncle and sister-in-law."

The woman who had spoken earlier was a bit shocked, "Oh? Who told you that? Don’t spread rumors, if they hear, it would be a big deal."

"I’m not spreading rumors, my husband is training new soldiers, and one is from the General’s village. He mentioned it while drinking at night and also said that Song Tingfan’s wife wasn’t a good person before, was with many men... you know what I mean."

"Oh my god, really? Didn’t the General’s older brother say anything?"

"I heard he left on the wedding night."

"Well, at least the marriage is legitimate. You’d better not spread this around; I don’t want to cause trouble for my husband."

"It’s just between us, where’s the legitimacy? I heard the General’s wife seduced the General. Otherwise, what normal man marries his brother’s widow?"

Lin Qiao had no idea there was such a big pot of filth being poured on her head. If she knew, she’d definitely give them a big eye-roll.

It wasn’t her seduction at all; it was clearly the antagonist leading her astray.

Fan’an Shop

When Lin Qiao arrived, there were already many customers lined up to buy things. She wasn’t surprised to see Gao Qiang; recently, he and Zhou Fu’an took turns coming to buy.

Sometimes she wondered if they had been expelled from the barracks.

In fact, they hadn’t been. They were investigating something in the outer city, but she wasn’t sure exactly what, only vaguely knew they were arresting people.

Seeing her, Gao Qiang shouted excitedly, "Lady Song."

Lin Qiao’s mouth twitched, and after saying a few words to the waiter, the waiter immediately got the hint and led Gao Qiang to another area.

She took the account book from the accountant, calculated for a while, and then the cook came over looking hesitant, "Boss..."

Hearing this, Lin Qiao glanced up at him, "What’s the matter?"

"Boss, I... I can’t work here anymore, I’m going back home to farm," the cook said, looking a bit unnatural, clearly lying.

Seeing through but not exposing, Lin Qiao nodded, "Alright, settle your wages later."

When hiring the cook, it was made clear that anyone leaving Fan’an Shop couldn’t cook elsewhere, else they’d pay a thousand silver.

Surprised at her quick agreement, the cook was about to say more when she called the apprentice over.

The apprentice was a simple, honest young man, who only worked quietly. Lin Qiao had long considered promoting him to cook, but held back because of the current cook.

"Xiao Kun, since Master Yu is leaving, you’ll manage the kitchen from now on. Initially, I planned to give Master Yu a raise this month. Now I’ll give it to you, five taels a month."

Master Yu was momentarily stunned; this was more than his two taels, feeling a bit resentful but said nothing, since he had been the one to resign.

Xiao Kun was in disbelief for a moment, "Boss, are you serious?"

"When have I ever joked with you?" Lin Qiao smiled, then waved her hand, "Go get busy, prepare some meat dishes at noon for Master Yu’s farewell."

"Alright." Xiao Kun nodded repeatedly.

...

Gao Qiang returned to the inn with several pieces of cake, glancing at the General who was deep in thought, he secretly shared with Zhou Fu’an.

As soon as he opened the paper package, a sharp gaze fell on him, and Gao Qiang hastily hid it behind him, "Ahem, General, your wife is at the shop."

Upon hearing this, the man stood up, "Keep an eye on everything, if anyone escapes, you’re accountable!"

Looking through the window, watching him walk away, Gao Qiang exhaled, "Lately, the General seems like a different person, it’s terrifying."

"I’ve been scared out of my wits, last night during the General’s interrogation, you have no idea. If it were me, I wouldn’t last a moment," Zhou Fu’an said, taking a large bite of cake to calm himself.

"But it’s also good this way, look, no other camps are bullying us, not even the General has troubled us."

"Of course it’s good, in the past the General always endured, sometimes I couldn’t stand it and wanted to shoot those people each with an arrow."

"You don’t understand, a moment’s patience avoids big scheming."

"What scheming, don’t be hypocritical, you’ve said before the General was timid."

"Nonsense, I never said that."

At that moment, another colleague came over quietly, "Did you hear about the General and his wife?"

Zhou Fu’an and Gao Qiang, sensing big gossip, were very interested. Zhou Fu’an said, "Tell us, does the General fear his wife?" He laughed mischievously.

"Not that, I heard they were uncle and sister-in-law."

Zhou Fu’an and Gao Qiang paused, then Gao Qiang scoffed, "I thought it was something significant. Uncle-sister-in-law marriages aren’t rare."

"Exactly." Zhou Fu’an glared at the other man.

Being close to Song Tingfan, they knew his parents and brother had passed, so they didn’t think further.

The man continued, "It’s not that strange, but they say the General’s wife was with many men before and seduced the General fearing being drowned in a pig cage shortly after."

Gao Qiang and Zhou Fu’an: "..."

Thinking of the General’s wife’s appearance, their first reaction was somewhat believing it, but they quickly dismissed the notion.

Zhou Fu’an spat, "Nonsense, the General’s wife is respectful, I’d say it’s more likely the General seduced her than the other way around!"

...

When Song Tingfan arrived at the shop, the woman was checking the accounts, her eyes downcast, gentle and pretty, yet he noticed quite a few people sneaking glances at her.

Annoyed, he frowned, then walked over and heard the woman say, "Customer, do you want to settle your bill or order?"

Seeing who it was, she paused, then smiled sweetly, "Tingfan."

In the past two months, the two of them had been getting along quite well, and Song Tingfan treated her exceptionally, accommodating her in everything.

"Come into the back room."

Song Tingfan pulled her into the back room, and said seriously, "Next time, don’t check accounts out here."

Lin Qiao: "..."

The antagonist’s possessiveness hadn’t diminished at all, just reacted differently; previously Song Tingfan would just sulk.

Now the antagonist straightforwardly "warned."