TPH Chapter 28.2

The Protagonist’s Halo [Arc 2] Chapter 28.2: True Love In Period Literature (6)

Mother Lin was also angry and worried. “Xiao Qiu has suffered some kind of injustice, but she can’t tell us. How about I call my mother-in-law and tell her about this, and then we can go to the Chen family together and ask them to take care of it.”

Xiao Han blinked and said, “Then it would be better to let Big Brother come back.”

She was still waiting for the target to come back, and she didn’t think what Mother Lin said would have any effect. Could it still separate the hero and heroine? In the plot, Qin Qiu decisively chose to divorce.

Father Lin nodded and said, “I think what Yunyun said makes sense. It would be a good idea to let Lin Hua come back.”

“What should my daughter-in-law say? I still have to give her a call.” Mother Lin frowned, thinking about what to say.

Father and Mother Lin believed what Xiao Han said, but they didn’t want to make a big deal out of it. After all, it wouldn’t look good if it got out, and it would damage their daughter-in-law Qin Qiu’s reputation. If it weren’t for the Chen family’s background, any other little bastard would have been taught a lesson long ago.

Lin Yun’s suggestion of getting Lin Hua to come back was a good one. As a husband, he had legitimate reasons to deal with the playboys who were harassing his wife.

Mother Lin still had some resentment towards her son. The long years of separation had given him an opportunity to take advantage of her. “When I get back this time, I’m going to have a good talk with him.”

For such an important matter, Father and Mother Lin naturally did not write a letter. The next day, they found an emergency contact method and called the army.

…

A troop garrison area on the border,

“Commander, there’s a phone call for you.” A junior officer quickly walked to a tall and straight man at the training ground and reported.

Lin Hua’s eyes were solemn and he frowned. He was currently training his soldiers. He was used to strict training and didn’t like to interrupt it. “Did they say who called?”

“Report to the commander, they are your parents.” The young officer replied.

Lin Hua nodded, called his adjutant, and asked him to take a fifteen-minute break.

He knew his parents well, and they generally wouldn’t call the army unless it was a holiday, unless it was something important.

Father and Mother Lin didn’t say much on the phone, they just said that someone at school was harassing Qin Qiu, and in order to avoid any bad influence, they asked him to come back first.

“Okay, I understand.”

The call ended with a brief sentence. But Lin Hua’s brow furrowed even more. After returning to the field and completing the morning’s soldier training, he went to his superior’s office to apply for leave.

The request for leave was quickly approved without much hindrance. Lin Hua had always performed well in the army, being rigorous and upright, diligent and capable, and rarely asking for leave. After his superiors inquired about family matters, they readily approved a week’s leave.

Thinking of what his parents had said on the phone, Lin Hua was a little worried. Unlike Qin Qiu’s general feelings for him, Lin Hua actually liked Qin Qiu very much. How could he not like a young, beautiful, gentle and polite wife? Of course, Lin Hua was not a person who only cared about appearances. Although his family background was not outstanding, he had been excellent since he was a child. Before Father Qin appreciated him, he had already become a company commander based on his own achievements. His soldiers were all convinced. Naturally, many girls showed interest in him, and he politely rejected many of them.

Lin Hua and Qin Qiu’s blind date was introduced by someone. He fell in love with her at first sight. Considering that he was already at the age of marriage, Qin Qiu was not unwilling. So after the blind date, he proposed to the Qin family, and finally Qin’s father agreed to the marriage.

There wasn’t much change in the days after marriage, except that he wasn’t good at expressing his feelings, nor could he say sweet words. Moreover, he was more of a soldier than a husband, so he was destined to have little time to spend with his wife and family. For this, he could only feel guilty.

He also knew Qin Qiu’s hobbies and career, so he did not force Qin Qiu to join the army and let her stay in the capital. With the Qin family and the Lin family around, he didn’t need to worry.

But since his parents called her specially, Lin Hua was worried that Qin Qiu was bullied, or that there was something that she couldn’t handle.

So after Lin Hua’s leave was approved, he bought the fastest train ticket back to the capital and sent a telegram back.

…

After Xiao Han told Father and Mother Lin, Mother Qin also received a call from Mother Lin.

Mother Lin carefully considered her words. Although she didn’t say it clearly, she also hinted that someone at school was harassing Qin Qiu. To avoid misunderstandings from her in-laws, Lin continued to offer comforting words on the phone, saying that she had called Lin Hua back and would have him protect his wife directly.

Mother Qin felt uneasy after hearing this. She knew her daughter Qin Qiu very well. She looked gentle on the outside, but had a strong character on the inside. How could she remain silent when she encountered trouble or was bullied?

The president of Jingcheng University is also an old classmate of Qin’s mother, and he has many other acquaintances. If something really happens, he will say something to her.

I’m afraid that if something really happened, Qin Qiu would hide it from her and her family.

Just like when Qin Qiu applied for the Chinese major at Jingcheng University during the college entrance examination, she applied without telling her family.

Father Qin had a deeply ingrained patriarchal mentality, and he hated it most when his family went against his wishes. He made all his arrangements for his children’s studies, work, and even marriages by fiat, and his eldest son and youngest daughter both obediently chose their parents’ professions. Qin Qiu was so bold for the first time, disobeying her, and her father was so angry that he didn’t let her go home for two months. Finally, when the application form came in, Qin Qiu’s teacher came to praise her for her good test scores, and Mother Qin helped to smooth things over and save Father Qin’s face, the matter was finally over.

Mother Qin also knew that her daughter, as the eldest daughter of the Qin family, looked quiet and elegant, but sometimes her boldness would make her scared.

The Lin family probably called because they heard something. Mother Qin suspected this in her heart, but she didn’t dare tell Father Qin. With his usual tough and strict personality, if Qin Qiu really did something wrong, the consequences would be even more serious.

That night, Mother Qin first called Qin Qiu’s aunt. Qin Qiu’s aunt was a professor and director at the school, so she definitely knew everything. After the call was connected, Mothe rQin asked directly, “Is there something wrong with Xiaoqiu at school?”

Qin Qiu’s aunt was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, “It’s okay, big sister, Xiaoqiu is doing well. She’s just been a little busy recently because there are so many students. Xiaoqiu is staying at school, what can happen to her? If you miss her, call her and ask her to come home for dinner more often.”

Mother Qin immediately said angrily, “How long do you want to keep this secret from me? My in-laws, Lin Hua’s mother, even called to ask about it.”

Qin Qiu’s aunt was a little panicked when she heard this, and the voice on the phone changed, “What? The Lin family knows everything.”

Mother Qin lied like this, and as expected, she found out. Qin Qiu was hiding something from her. After her repeated questioning, Qin Qiu’s aunt finally said, “It’s actually nothing serious. It’s just that a new student in Xiaoqiu’s class wants to pursue her.”

There had been rumors circulating around the school about Chen Xi pursuing Qin Qiu, some of which had been suppressed by Qin Qiu’s aunt. Not many people at school knew Qin Qiu was married, so they didn’t interfere.

Mother Qin almost fainted after hearing this. “Qin Qiu is a married woman. If this matter gets out, how ugly it will be. You know why you didn’t try to persuade her.”

Qin Qiu and her aunt have a close relationship and are very good friends. Even her interest in literature was influenced by her aunt who is a university professor.

So her aunt was the first to know about this. At the beginning, she was also worried and tried to persuade her, but “Xiao Qiu said she could handle it.”

Qin Qiu’s aunt felt a little guilty about saying this. Furthermore, during this period, Qin Qiu often went out to play with Chen Xi, and sometimes asked other teachers to substitute for her. Her aunt also helped cover it up so that no one else would notice.

Mother Qin was furious and said, “How could you hide this from me? I am her biological mother.”

Qin Qiu’s aunt hesitated and was unable to speak. This was a secret she had promised Qin Qiu. She would not tell anyone, including Mother Qin.

Mother Qin also guessed it, but she was still furious. “You guys are really good. Even the Lin family knew about it, but you kept it from me.”

Aunt Qin Qiu also truly loved her niece. After hearing this, she immediately panicked and asked, “What does the Lin family know?”

Mother Qin said coldly, “I don’t know how much the Lin family knows, but her mother-in-law told me that she will let Lin Hua come back as soon as possible. Now let Qin Qiu completely sever ties with that student. Don’t get entangled and let Lin Hua misunderstand. And you are not allowed to help her hide it from me anymore.”

Mother Qin was always gentle and rarely lost her temper. Aunt Qin Qiu was also a little frightened and could only nod and say, “I understand, big sister.”