Reborn in the 80s: She Rewrites Life with Radiance

Chapter 242: Yang Lin’s Demonstration of Authority

"Xiao Lin, I’m leaving now."Yang Lin’s mother finished cooking lunch and said her farewell to Yang Lin.

"Yeah, you go ahead."

Yang Lin didn’t ask her mother to stay, she just waved her off.

Looking at Yang Lin now, Yang Lin’s mother felt particularly conflicted inside.

In the end, she said nothing, picked up her bag, and went out the door.

Downstairs, she turned around and glanced in the direction of Chen Jun’s house.

She didn’t know what Yang Lin’s plans for the future were.

If Yang Lin stayed, she’d have to take care of Chen Jun’s mother.

But considering the current state of Chen Jun’s mother, taking care of her is out of the question.

Yang Lin’s mother could still smell the foul odor from inside that house, and she felt nauseous.

That was one of the reasons she cooked but didn’t eat before leaving.

With a sigh in her heart, Yang Lin’s mother turned and walked toward the army’s entrance.

Suddenly, someone shouted for Ye, and Yang Lin’s mother instinctively turned to look.

She saw Ye Hao talking to someone nearby.

Yang Lin’s mother had once overheard Yang Lin mentioning Ye Hao’s name.

Her daughter’s expression during the mention let Yang Lin’s mother know that her girl liked him.

She couldn’t fathom why Yang Lin ended up having a child with Chen Jun.

If Yang Lin and Ye Hao had been together, would things be different now?

At this moment, Yang Lin’s mother had a good impression of Ye Hao, though she didn’t know that he was the man her husband, Yang Lin’s father, had been methodically exposed by.

Thinking about her daughter’s chaotic life now, Yang Lin’s mother withdrew her gaze and continued toward the army’s entrance.

After Ye Hao finished talking with the person beside him, he noticed Yang Lin’s mother’s back.

If Yang Lin’s mother was here, Yang Lin must have been discharged.

Ye Hao also knew that Yang Lin had lost her child.

Thinking of the little one in Gu Yi’s belly, his expression became particularly gentle.

After this incident, Yang Lin would likely have learned her lesson, and since he and Gu Yi had reconciled, Ye Hao decided that as long as Yang Lin didn’t cause any more trouble, he wouldn’t pursue her past mistakes.

This way, he could spend more time with Gu Yi.

He hadn’t seen Gu Yi in almost a week, and tomorrow was Sunday.

Last time Gu’s father mentioned to him that Gu Yi was going to the hospital for a checkup tomorrow.

He needed to clear up his tasks before tomorrow’s schedule so he wouldn’t be disrupted.

Ye Hao paused his steps towards home, deciding to grab a quick bite at the canteen for lunch.

He wouldn’t rest at noon, just head straight to the office to work overtime.

Though he had to work overtime, Ye Hao’s cheerful demeanor revealed his great mood.

Chen Jun returned home to find lunch laid out on the table.

His first thought was that his mother had recovered, but he realized it was impossible.

Just then, Yang Lin came out of the kitchen with two bowls of rice.

"You’re back, come eat!"

Yang Lin smiled particularly gently.

Chen Jun was stunned for a moment; had she changed after the incident and become sensible?

"Why are you standing there? Come eat!"

Yang Lin urged him again.

"Okay, okay, you came back today?"

Chen Jun sat down and picked up the rice Yang Lin had served him.

"Yes, my mom brought me back. She cooked this meal too, have a taste. Now that your mom is bedridden, I’ll take over the cooking, but I’m just learning, so don’t mind if it’s not perfect."

Yang Lin said with some teasing.

Chen Jun looked at Yang Lin and found the situation somewhat surreal.

He recalled that Yang Lin had never spoken to him in this manner.

She was either aloof and superior or angry and upset; even when Li Dongxiang was still in the army, Yang Lin was kind but never like this.

Was there something she was scheming now?

Yang Jun quickly figured it out.

Yang Lin’s father had fallen, her home was gone, she was unemployed, and she married him, Chen Jun. She had no choice but to live well with him.

She was likely trying to win his heart.

Thinking this, Yang Jun suddenly felt empowered.

"Fine, as long as you do your best, don’t worry, I won’t mind. Did my mom eat? From now on, I’ll leave it to you to take care of her."

Chen Jun adopted a forgiving stance.

He handed over the responsibility of attending to his mother to Yang Lin.

Finally, someone else was handling his mother’s matters; he had had enough.

"Sure, I’ll go in a bit."

Yang Lin continued to smile at Chen Jun, as if it was her duty.

With Yang Lin’s assurance, Chen Jun finished his meal without checking on his mother and went straight to sleep afterward.

Meanwhile, Chen Jun’s mother listened to their conversation from her room, her eyes filled with despair.

She had been bedridden for days, unable to move or take care of her needs.

Initially, Chen Jun helped her with these, but after two days, he was unwilling to continue.

Every day, he’d leave her food and water by the bed but ignored her otherwise.

As the days grew hotter, the smell in her room became unbearable, not just for others, but even for her.

At first, she cried, but one day Chen Jun grew tired of the noise.

"Mom, how dare you cry? You first drove Li Dongxiang away, and then you took my child! If you keep going on, I won’t care anymore; you’ll have to manage yourself."

After saying this, Chen Jun quickly exited his mother’s room.

Following his words, Chen Jun’s mother refrained from crying or making a fuss.

According to Chen Jun, these were her faults.

But if he himself weren’t willing, she couldn’t force him to.

Managing herself meant letting her starve?

Chen Jun’s mother thought that once recovered, she wouldn’t count on such an ungrateful son.

Since then, Chen Jun’s mother had been especially compliant.

Earlier when Yang Lin returned, she considered confronting her.

"You old hag, know your place. Daring to threaten me in your state? Your son would clap with joy if I rid you of this burden."

Yang Lin didn’t even enter, just stood outside and said.

"That’s my son; he’s definitely on my side, just like last time when he sided with me."

Upon hearing this, Yang Lin was reminded of the incident, her eyes flaring with anger.

But shortly after, she calmed down.

"So what? That only shows your son is worthless. He could hit his own flesh and blood. Don’t talk to me about your deep bond; if he were decent, you wouldn’t be in this state. I advise you to be compliant, stop finding trouble, or maybe if I’m in a good mood, I’ll give you something, spare you from starving."

After speaking, Yang Lin smirked coldly and left; the smell was overwhelming.

Chen Jun’s mother heard her and remained silent.

She knew Yang Lin was right, her son was indeed heartless.

After Chen Jun went to nap, Yang Lin tidied up the dishes.

Chen Jun’s mother waited half the day, and as the living room grew quiet, Yang Lin didn’t bring her any food.

She had to pick up the buns Chen Jun left in the morning and eat that.