Chapter 959: A Request
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The moment of realization hit Lin Cheng like a sudden bolt of lightning. He may not have fully grasped the depth of it, but Gu Zi understood completely.
Her husband, Su Shen—was truly thinking of her. In his own way, he was trying to provide her with more support, more foundation. To do that, he had been carefully nurturing Lin Cheng, giving him the opportunity to grow and take on the responsibilities of the Lin family.
It wasn’t just about securing a steady job for Lin Cheng at the pig farm—it was about grooming him, pushing him to become stronger, to rise up as a capable man who could shoulder the burdens of the family.
The more Lin Cheng succeeded, the less Gu Zi would need to worry about her own family back home. And, perhaps most importantly, the smaller the gap between the Lin family and the Su family, the straighter her back would be.
Though Su Shen had given her plenty of love and support, easing her fears about not having a solid foundation to lean on, it was clear that he wasn’t just protecting her—he was trying to strengthen her family, to fortify her roots.
Unlike many men who viewed their wives’ families as burdens to be avoided or kept at arm’s length, Su Shen treated them as his own.
What made this gesture all the more meaningful to Gu Zi was that Su Shen’s devotion to her was rooted in love.
She felt a warmth spreading through her chest, a sense of deep affection that made her heart swell. She turned her gaze to Su Shen, who, as if sensing her thoughts, met her eyes.
“Gu Zi,” he said softly, his voice full of intent. “What do you think?”
Gu Zi understood his intentions perfectly. She smiled with a knowing glint in her eyes. “Although I’m the owner of this farm,” she began, “I haven’t been involved much in the operations. If you believe my brother is up for it, then I trust your judgment. I’ll leave it to you, and please, don’t let my brother off the hook—help him take on this new responsibility, instead of letting him find an excuse to back out.”
Her thoughts on Su Shen’s decision started to form. It made sense on multiple levels.
On one hand, Su Shen was genuinely trying to help Lin Cheng grow stronger, but there was something else too—business-minded individuals, especially those with a bit of grit and loyalty, often had the power to succeed. freewebnøvel.com
Lin Cheng, with his solid work ethic and perseverance, might just be the kind of man who would catch the eye of people in the business world. Even in the original story, Lin Cheng had been recognized for his character and eventually elevated by his boss.
Su Shen, however, was quick to reassure him. “Everything starts from nothing, Lin Cheng. Jin Long was trained by me, too. What’s more important—listening to rumors, or us, as a family, sticking together and making this work? I’m sure you understand what I’m saying. And by the way, now that you and Li Hua are together, doesn’t it seem like your wife’s business is doing better than yours?”
Lin Cheng blinked, unsure where Su Shen was headed.
“I’m not saying a man has to earn more than his wife,” Su Shen continued. “I just want to ask—your wife is moving forward, but you’re staying where you are. Are you content with that? Are you willing to let her be the sole breadwinner of the Lin family?”
His words hung in the air, charged with meaning. Gu Zi felt the weight of the moment, and for a moment, neither of them spoke. But Lin Cheng, as if fully understanding the gravity of the question, made his decision.
“I’ll do it,” he said, cutting through the silence.
Li Hua, her expression softening, looked at her husband with a mixture of pride and relief. “If you say you’ll do it, then I’m on board,” she added, offering her full support.
Lin Cheng turned to Su Shen and Gu Zi, his voice steady. “But I have one condition.”
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