Back to 1984: Let's Work Hard Together to Raise The Kids!-Chapter 295: Malicious Intent Arises

On the car, Xiao Jincheng asked with pursed lips, "Dad, why have Grandpa and Grandma suddenly notified us to come over for dinner? Is there something they want to say?"

Ever since the last incident, the two elders hadn’t called for him. He was proud and had been holding back from showing weakness.

Mu Qinglian was all smiles, "Indeed, your grandfather just found out about Xinyue’s pregnancy and is overjoyed!"

"Sister-in-law is pregnant?" Guo Lingyue clenched her fists tightly, biting her lip, trying to appear calm.

In reality, her heart was in turmoil. She and Xiao Jincheng had been married for five or six years before she got pregnant, and that woman got pregnant as soon as she came in? If she gives birth to a son, her position in this family will be even less. No, she must find a way.

Guo Lingyue’s mind began to race.

Mu Qinglian, too happy to notice her odd behavior, kept nodding, "They found out during their honeymoon, and as soon as they knew it was an early pregnancy, they came back. She’s been at home resting, and now she’s about four months along."

Guo Lingyue’s face grew uglier, unable to maintain even a smile.

Xiao Jincheng said indifferently, "How does Mom know so clearly?"

Mu Qinglian’s expression stiffened. Thinking about the bad relationship between her eldest and youngest sons, if the eldest found out she often visited the younger son’s wife, they would be unhappy. So she vaguely explained, "Your Grandma knew from the start; you can ask her."

Xiao Jincheng said nothing more.

They arrived at the old house.

No matter how dissatisfied Xiao Jincheng felt, he still had to respectfully greet the two elders.

Guo Lingyue, absent-minded about Chen Xinyue’s pregnancy and knowing the two elders didn’t favor her, was not as keen as before when greeting them, appearing wooden and timid.

Madam Xiao noticed but said nothing.

Soon, He Xue and her husband arrived.

They brought large bags with them, scanning the surroundings as they entered, "Mom, big sister-in-law, where’s Xinyue?"

"I told them to drive slowly; they’ll be here shortly," Madam Xiao said cheerfully.

He Xue immediately sat down, complaining, "Mom, you’re something! Such big news, and you kept it a secret until now. If you’d told us earlier, I could’ve gotten some rare items to nourish Xinyue."

"It’s not too late to get them now!" Madam Xiao teased.

Guo Lingyue saw them chatting and laughing, her fingernails practically digging into her palm.

Back when she was pregnant, it was announced far and wide. But He Xue didn’t give her anything rare, not even the slightest token. Now saying such things in front of her, what does this mean? To purposely humiliate her?

She glanced at Mu Qinglian, who was laughing along, offering no exoneration, and wondered why. Could it be that after living away for so long, her mother-in-law’s affection for her had waned?

This realization only made Guo Lingyue more anxious.

At this moment, Xiao Jinlin arrived with Chen Xinyue.

Today, Chen Xinyue was wearing flat, non-slip white shoes, dressed in a comfortable high-end long dress. Her jet-black hair was neatly styled at the back of her head. Because of the pregnancy, she wore no makeup, showing her tender, flawless skin.

She exuded a soft motherly charm that was immediately likable to the elders.

Mu Qinglian happily led Chen Xinyue to a seat, starting a casual conversation, "Did you get up late this morning?"

Chen Xinyue nodded honestly, "Slept until ten, Auntie called me to get up."

Mu Qinglian shook her head helplessly, "You’ve missed breakfast, did you have the bird’s nest porridge?"

Chen Xinyue nodded again, "It was a bit fishy, but I had Auntie add some milk while cooking; it tasted quite good."

"You can also add some maltose to adjust the flavor," suggested Mu Qinglian.

The way they interacted naturally and familiarly made Guo Lingyue’s eyes nearly pop out of her head, and Xiao Jincheng was inexplicably jealous. Not wanting to bother with women, he turned to look at Xiao Jinlin, who did not even give him a proper glance, making his face darken.

Since Grandpa, Dad, and Uncle were there, Xiao Jinlin was talking with them, so he couldn’t find fault.

Thus, he was left to stew in his anger silently.

He Xue noticed Mu Qinglian’s good rapport with Chen Xinyue, swept a glance at the almost green-eyed Guo Lingyue, and the air she had been holding for so long was instantly relieved.

At mealtime, by all means, Chen Xinyue and Guo Lingyue, as juniors, should sit together, which was what Guo Lingyue expected, providing a chance to do something.

However, He Xue and Madam Xiao didn’t give her this chance at all, directly seating Chen Xinyue in the middle, doting on her clearly.

Xiao Jincheng was furious, hardly finished his meal before excusing himself and taking Guo Lingyue away.

In the past, if they threw tantrums, Mu Qinglian would definitely chase after them, insisting on leaving with them.

This time, neither Mu Qinglian nor Xiao Bai moved.

Everyone else acted as if it didn’t matter, continuing their conversations.

It wasn’t until Xiao Jincheng returned home that he called Mu Qinglian, and upon learning they were still at the old house, he kicked over a chair in anger.

Yuanyuan was so frightened that she cried.

Guo Lingyue was upset and didn’t dare provoke him at this time, so she excused herself to the room to comfort the child.

No way! She couldn’t sit idly by.

With this thought, Guo Lingyue began plotting how to deal with Chen Xinyue, at least not let her overshadow her.

So she contacted Susu, and the two started conspiring.

A few days later, at a gala that Xiao Jinlin attended, several women blatantly approached him, and one even had the audacity to drug him.

If not for Tang Ming’s vigilance, they might have succeeded.

The matter ended up at the police station, where the women insisted they liked Xiao Jinlin. Since it didn’t cause serious harm, after the police’s punishment, the matter was left unresolved.

Xiao Jinlin was infuriated, gritting his teeth as he tasked Tang Ming to investigate thoroughly.

At this time, Lin Qin and Chen Wenjun also rushed from An City.

Knowing Chen Xinyue was well cared for, they felt reassured. Upon accidentally learning about Xiao Jinlin being plotted against, they couldn’t help but worry.

"Right after Xinyue’s pregnancy news got out, women are setting a trap for you. I don’t believe it’s a coincidence!" Lin Qin said, her face pale, eyes seething with rage.

Xiao Jinlin quickly comforted, "Mom, I think so too. The person is still in custody. I plan to question them once they’re released. I’ve turned down recent social events, and have warned everyone in the company."

Lin Qin was still uneasy, but with no connections in the capital, she couldn’t do much.

Feeling insecure, she had Chen Wenjun return to An City to deal with business while she stayed to accompany Chen Xinyue.

The day after Chen Wenjun left, Mu Qinglian and Guo Lingyue came.

Neither expected to see Lin Qin, making things somewhat awkward.

Lin Qin knew from Chen Xinyue about her reconciliation with her mother-in-law, so for her daughter’s sake, she gracefully refrained from showing any displeasure, merely inviting them in with a hint of aloofness.