A Good Country Wife

"Yueyue, does that mean you already have a plan? What is it? Let’s hear it." Zhang Chunhua picked up on the key point in Lin Yue’s words. She had always found Lin Yue to be clever and capable, certain that she could come up with a good idea.

Lin Yue nodded, "Indeed. You also know about Chunxi, that woman is motivated solely by profit and is by no means a benevolent helper. With her way of thinking, seeking out Zhao Lingxiang definitely had a purpose. She wouldn’t have offered her help without expecting a good deal in return from Lingxiang."

"That’s for sure, it’s easy to guess, but what does that have to do with anything? Didn’t we say that there’s no evidence Chunxi sold the bean sprouting method to Zhao Lingxiang? Even if Chunxi really did take advantage of Lingxiang, she wouldn’t admit it," Mrs. Liu said, puzzled after listening to Lin Yue’s analysis. She didn’t understand how this related to settling the score with Chunxi.

"Of course, it’s related. Although Chunxi herself won’t admit it, and we can’t do anything to her, if Zhao Jingui and the You Family found out that Chunxi received benefits from Zhao Lingxiang, they would surely try every means to scavenge for the gains Chunxi received. If Chunxi refuses to comply, she wouldn’t be able to get off easily with Zhao Jingui and the You Family. A good beating would be the least of her troubles. Given the You Family’s ferocity, they could torment a woman like Chunxi to no end. The benefits Chunxi received would ultimately end up in the hands of Zhao Jingui and the You Family."

"Exactly, that’s the logic. The benefits Chunxi worked so hard to get, she would definitely hide them well. If they were scavenged by Zhao Jingen and the You Family, who knows how livid she would be. This idea is brilliant, Yueyue, you’re really too clever. Sister, I admire you!" Zhang Chunhua was a straightforward and decisive person. Clapping her hands after figuring out the logic, she grew to appreciate Lin Yue even more. Lin Yue, though kind-hearted, was not falsely so. She would reciprocate kindness to those who were good to her, and to those who weren’t, she wouldn’t let them have any advantage. Being clear about gratitude and grudges was what made things interesting! If you were like those scholars preaching false doctrines of repaying evil with virtue, then how would you repay kindness?

"Sister, you’re too polite. To deal with such people, you need to know what they value most, and then take it away from them. That’s the most ruthless approach. Strike the snake at its vital point. For a profit-driven woman like Chunxi, her biggest weakness is her greed," Lin Yue said candidly as she faced the admiring gazes from Sister Chunhua and Mrs. Li Family. After speaking, she turned her eyes towards Zhao Erhu, her eyebrows raising slightly with obvious implications.

"Little guy, now you know how formidable your sister is, right? This plan is much better than barging into someone’s home and causing trouble. Are you convinced?" Lin Yue’s gaze carried a hint of provocation, stirring Zhao Erhu’s impulse to discipline his little wife again, only it wasn’t appropriate to act with everyone there. Women shouldn’t be spoiled—look at her, getting too cocky.

Everyone agreed that Lin Yue’s idea was good, and the matter was settled. The specific task was left to Sister Chunhua to carry out. Having been in the Zhao Family village for many years and being well-connected with a good reputation, she was the best candidate for this task.