Chapter 109: The Control Group for the Farm Family’s Lucky Baby 19 (Finale)

The members of the Zhang Family were scared out of their wits. They swore they would listen to Zhang Qingmei from now on; whatever she said, went.

The two Zhang daughters-in-law had been skeptical at first, until they both became unluckier than ever. Tripping and falling was a minor occurrence; it became truly terrifying when they started choking even while drinking plain water.

Zhang Qingmei sneered. She had originally intended to show some mercy, but since they had pushed her, they couldn’t blame her for what came next.

Zhang Qingmei’s mother had hoped to join her daughter in acting like a local tyrant, but Zhang Qingmei refused her on the grounds that she carried a heavy burden of sin.

Terrified, Zhang Qingmei’s mother suddenly became exceptionally kind. She was deathly afraid that if she truly were a grave sinner, she would meet a miserable end!

Whenever Zhang Qingmei encountered Ren Xin on the road, she would nod politely, but they never spoke again. She realized she truly envied Ren Xin, who lived such a free and easy life. Ren Xin possessed a sense of detachment and clarity that she could never hope to achieve.

A person like Ren Xin truly had the best luck. With a family that doted on her so much, she only had to exist quietly to be showered with love.

She wasn’t like Zhang Qingmei, who had no one to rely on in her past life. Zhang Qingmei had thought that by being reborn, she was the chosen female lead—that princes and generals would surely flock to her one after another. She thought that as long as she had money, her awful relatives wouldn’t be a problem.

But she had been wrong from the very beginning. Now, she had no other ambitions; she only wanted to save some silver, hopefully obtain a travel permit, and leave this place far behind.

Book Spirit Number One let out a squeal of admiration toward Ren Xin. “Shen Shen, you are just amazing, amazing, amazing!!”

“I am amazing, but I didn’t actually do anything. Do you believe me?”

Book Spirit Number One signaled that it would have to stay vigilant against this black-hearted host from now on! It even added a little star to her profile.

The Ren Family’s pigs had become famous far and wide. Even the County Magistrate had heard of them, saying the pigs reached market weight quickly, grew well, and didn’t like to fight.

They were simply the ideal piggies.

Because Father Ren had been received by the County Magistrate and kindly questioned about various matters, he felt this was the peak moment of his life.

Ren Xin felt she couldn’t let her old father get too full of himself. “Dad, my heart aches for Mom. Even marrying her didn’t make you this excited.”

Father Ren: “…”

Mother Ren had an epiphany and began finding fault with Father Ren at every turn. Even the way he stepped out with the wrong foot felt like an offense!

If there were no happy people in this world, this ginseng would be delighted!

Book Spirit Number One: “Cat-giving-a-thumbs-up.jpg.”

The Ren Family had now become a wealthy and prestigious household among the surrounding villages. The self-taught craftsmanship of the Ren father and sons caught the County Magistrate’s eye, and they were hired to teach their skills, earning them official government-funded positions.

This made the eldest and second Ren brothers even more sought-after.

Matchmakers swarmed the house in droves. If the eldest brother wasn’t available, the second brother would do; and if all else failed, even the little sister was an option.

Ren Xin was displeased. That “even she was an option” bit made her sound like a free gift with purchase!

In the end, Mother Ren was overwhelmed by the choices. It was Ren Xin who used her “ancestral secret technique”—reading their facial features—to decide on the eldest and second sisters-in-law.

Book Spirit Number One: “Ancestral? Secret technique?”

“When you’re out in the world, your abilities are whatever you boast they are.”

Both sisters-in-law were kind and honest women, and their families were decent and straightforward people without any hidden agendas.

When discussing the betrothal gifts, the other families made no demands, saying only that they hoped the girls would be treated well.

Mother Ren was the type who could be swayed by kindness but never by force¹. Since their attitude was sincere, she didn’t skimp either, adding three extra layers of gifts on top of the standard local customs.

Ren Xin even embroidered bridal veils for both sisters-in-law as a token of her affection.

This made the sisters-in-law grow very fond of Ren Xin even before they officially joined the family.

Just as Ren Xin was feeling smug, a single sentence from Mother Ren chilled her to the bone.

“Once we finish these two weddings, you’re next. You’re the one I’m really worried about.”

Ren Xin: “???” What was that supposed to mean?

“You’re too good for the low-born and too low for the high-born². I’m afraid of choosing the wrong person for you and ruining your life.”

Ren Xin asked cautiously, “Can I just not get married? I’ve realized I don’t like men!”

Mother Ren’s mouth dropped open in shock. A moment later, she roared, “Say that to me one more time!!”

“I won’t say it again!” Ren Xin replied firmly.

Mother Ren: “…”

Ren Xin truly never married in this lifetime. she lived out her days with Father Ren and Mother Ren. Eventually, Mother Ren gave up on nagging her, letting her do as she pleased.

When her brothers’ children grew up, they got along famously with Ren Xin. They even fought over who would be adopted as her child.

Ren Xin gave them a flat refusal. Playing with kids was fine, but raising them? That would be a different story entirely.

Zhang Qingmei never left. Her authority in her household grew until the Zhang Family eventually split their assets. Even then, she remained the head of her own branch. Her sisters-in-law had tried to cause trouble after marrying in, but it was no use; her mother had been brainwashed so thoroughly that she believed her daughter was an immortal reincarnated.

Zhang Qingmei also remained unmarried. In their later years, she was actually able to sit and chat with Ren Xin about everything under the sun.

“Ren Xin, did you know? I was never originally from this place!”

Ren Xin didn’t answer.

Zhang Qingmei smiled, and no one knew exactly what she was smiling about.

Translator’s Notes