Chapter 959: A Request

Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

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.@@novelbin@@

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.

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.

But Su Shen wasn’t just giving Lin Cheng a job out of kindness; this was a serious position, one that came with immense responsibility. The role that Jin Long had once held covered a wide range of duties—from business dealings to financial oversight.

And now, Su Shen was asking Lin Cheng to step into that massive role, one that included managing the farm’s finances. It was bold, but it made sense in the larger picture.

Gu Zi understood that with the scale of Su Shen’s business, there was no fear of Lin Cheng growing complacent.

Su Shen likely held the true power in his hands and wasn’t worried about Lin Cheng betraying him.

With that confidence, Gu Zi felt reassured. Lin Cheng was a good, grounded man with a strong character, and his wife, Li Hua, was just as virtuous. She wasn’t concerned that this newfound power would corrupt them.

Lin Cheng had been processing everything silently, and now, Li Hua, listening to Gu Zi’s words, seemed caught in her own thoughts. Finally, she spoke, her voice tinged with concern. “Sister-in-law, brother-in-law, I know you’ve helped us a lot already, but if my husband really takes on this responsibility, people are going to talk. They’ll say the Lin family is just living off my sister-in-law’s success.”

She paused, as if weighing the impact of her words. “Honestly, we’ve already heard some unkind things. It’s one thing for people to say whatever they want about us, but it’s worse when they say my sister-in-law is carrying our family. Those words are hard to hear. Maybe you should consider choosing someone else.”

Lin Cheng, finally finding his voice, addressed them both. “The thing is, I’ve always done the heavy labor. I’m used to working with my hands, hauling loads. But this—running the business, handling the books, dealing with clients—I’m not sure if I’m cut out for it.”

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.”