Making money, taking exams and supporting the family

chapter 20: Making plans for the future

After revealing his identity, Zhang Xiu’s attitude towards Lin Ze clearly underwent a change.

Zhang Xiu himself was not a truly weak person; the attitude he portrayed to outsiders was simply a way to conceal himself. After all, the more seemingly fragile and unremarkable a person was, the less vigilant and dismissive others tended to be, thus avoiding harm.

However, after marrying into the family, the original body’s grievances were often vented on Zhang Xiu. He faced the original Lin Ze and it would be strange if he was not afraid or did not avoid him.

So, prior to knowing Lin Ze’s true identity, Zhang Xiu was extremely passive in his interactions with him, almost wishing to be invisible in his presence.

Now that he knows Lin Ze was not the original person, Zhang Xiu has breathed a sigh of relief.

When Lin Ze proposed the options of “getting along” or “separating,” Zhang Xiu was very willing. If Lin Ze treated him well, he naturally wanted to be Lin Ze’s spouse.

As for emotions and such, he did not know. He has never encountered someone he likes, but finding a man who treats him well was the ultimate goal for most people, wasn’t it?

If he could truly spend a lifetime with this “unexpected spouse” in a harmonious and respectful manner, regardless of Lin Ze’s background, he was willing.

If they could not get along, then separation was also fine. Breaking away from both the Zhang and Lin families, Zhang Xiu and his mother could live freely and comfortably.

Throughout the entire process, Zhang Xiu never even considered reporting that Lin Ze was “possessed by an evil spirit.”

He was not a fool. What benefit would he gain from reporting Lin Ze? Would it be to have the Zhang family find a monk to exorcize him, or to have Lin Ze burned to death and then be taken back by the Zhang family as an excuse to remarry?

Same as Lin Ze, he would prefer that this secret never be known by anyone.

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However, after knowing Lin Ze’s true identity, it was impossible to say that he was not afraid.

Resurrection through another’s body, such a thing would have already scared Zhang Xiu unconscious if he did not have strong psychological resilience.

So, upon reflecting on the matter afterward, Zhang Xiu took out the protective amulet his mother obtained from the temple and wore it, with the intention of warding off evil and protecting himself… (poor Lin Ze, he’s being seen as a ghost lol)

When Lin Ze entrusted Zhang Xiu with the family’s money, land deeds, and house deeds, Zhang Xiu did not hesitate and cautiously accepted them, avoiding the possibility of Lin Ze selling them off as well.

This gesture truly made Lin Ze feel heartbroken. He treated his spouse sincerely and openly, but his spouse treated him like a ferocious beast!

Zhang Xiu felt a bit embarrassed under Lin Ze’s accusing gaze. He felt that he was being petty, but he was also scared. The living environment he had grown up in had forced him to be more cautious.

“Let me get to know you better, and then we can live a good life together…”

Zhang Xiu blushed and explained, thinking it over.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Lin Ze seized the chance to tease,

“Well, since I’m so sincere, and I’m not even afraid that you’ll run away with the family’s money and land deeds. But you can’t sleep in a separate bed from me at night.”