Capítulo 13: Handing Over
Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Of course, Su Jian had sugarcoated the situation. In reality, she had practically exploded in a fit of rage, saying, "You just met, and you're already getting married? What nonsense! Marriage is a lifelong commitment. How could you be so thoughtless!" After the scolding, her adoptive mother was so angry that she ignored Su Jian for the entire night. Even this morning, she maintained a stern face and refused to speak. That's why Su Jian had rushed downstairs upon hearing that Jin Pingchuan was at the hospital.
However, Su Jian never went into the details with Jin Pingchuan. She simply said, "My mother is a caring person. She's just overly worried about me. She's afraid I might rush into marrying the wrong person and suffer for the rest of my life. So if she says anything that upsets you, please bear with it for a while..."
Su Jian was concerned that her adoptive mother, in her anger, would lose her composure and speak without thinking, which could escalate the tension between Jin Pingchuan and her adoptive mother... It was a scenario Su Jian couldn't bear to imagine.
Jin Pingchuan chuckled in response. "Don't worry, I got this. I'm good at winning over elders. Trust me, everything will be fine." With a gentle gesture, he even lightly touched the end of Su Jian's hair, creating a slightly ambiguous but not off-putting moment.
Su Jian felt somewhat relieved.
Su Jian's adoptive mother was staying in Ward 1209. The ward had three beds, and other patients receiving IV drips were accompanied by their family members, engaging in conversations. As Su Jian had been visiting her adoptive mother for quite some time, these people were acquainted with her. When they saw her entering with a stranger, they all looked up.
"Mom, I've brought Jin Pingchuan here," Su Jian said as she led Jin Pingchuan to the bed by the window. Her adoptive mother, who was talking to a nurse, turned her head.
Jin Pingchuan discreetly assessed Su Jian's adoptive mother. Due to her illness, she appeared gaunt and frail. When she saw him enter, her initially dim eyes lit up for a moment. However, a trace of doubt quickly flashed in her eyes, and she furrowed her brow.
Jin Pingchuan knew his mother-in-law had recognized him.
"Hello, Mom. I'm Jin Pingchuan," he introduced himself with a warm smile, placing the items he was carrying aside.
Su Jian's adoptive mother, Yao Qin, was a gentle person with a mild temperament. The reason she was upset this time was because Su Jian had registered their marriage without informing her.
Yao Qin gestured toward a nearby chair. It was a lukewarm gesture, but at least she didn't ask him to leave.
Su Jian quickly exchanged a glance with Jin Pingchuan. Simultaneously, she drew the curtain surrounding the hospital bed to shield them from prying eyes.
Yao Qin softly inquired about Jin Pingchuan's family background. Jin Pingchuan's response resembled what Su Jian had heard from Grandma Wang during the blind date.
Jin Pingchuan explained, "My parents are divorced and have remarried, living in different cities. Only my grandparents live in our ancestral home in Lingnan City. Currently, I work at a law firm in Haicheng. The salary and benefits are decent..."
Yao Qin listened calmly. Afterward, she nodded and said, "I only found out about you and Su Jian yesterday. Initially, I was very angry because Su Jian had acted recklessly this time. You were of no help either. You prioritized your work over my Su Jian. Right after getting married, you went on a business trip. It's as if you don't take Su Jian seriously..."
Jin Pingchuan immediately admitted his mistake. "It's true that I didn't think it through. The business trip was scheduled long ago, and there was no way to call it off..." He genuinely couldn't cancel or change the court session date.
Jin Pingchuan assured her. "Mom, don't worry. In the future, I will prioritize my family and genuinely care about Su Jian. I won't let her suffer. If you don't believe me, I'll entrust Su Jian with my salary card." After speaking, he took out a bank card from his wallet and handed it to Su Jian. "My monthly salary, full-time bonus, commission, and year-end bonus are all deposited into this card. From now on, Su Jian will have control over our finances."
Su Jian had not expected Jin Pingchuan to take this step. Uncertain of what to do with the bank card, she hesitated. When she noticed Yao Qin's gaze fixed on her, she mustered a smile, put the bank card in her bag, and said, "Mom, see? I told you Jin Pingchuan is a great person. Don't worry."
However, Yao Qin's expression didn't improve. As the IV drip was almost finished, she called the nurse to remove the needle and then said to Jin Pingchuan, "The ward feels stuffy. Xiao Jin, push me for a walk. I have some questions to ask you."
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