Chapter 53 - 53 53 Facing

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53: Chapter 53: Facing 53: Chapter 53: Facing The moment his gaze landed on Chuxia, Xue Guohong’s eyes lit up. Her tall figure, fine arched eyebrows, watery large almond eyes, slender double eyelids, straight little nose, and rosy lips. Although her skin was a tad sickly pale and her body seemed too frail and thin, if she were to marry into his family and be well cared for, she was definitely his type! He had never been a fan of girls with bushy eyebrows and big eyes, or those with robust figures. He chose Ren Yue because she was more delicate than most girls, but compared to Lin Chuxia in front of him now, what did Ren Yue even have to look at? Feeling the intense scrutiny, Chuxia frowned slightly and followed that gaze, just to see a tall, handsomely rugged, slightly ruffian-esque man staring intently at her. Without asking, she knew who it was and instantly showed undisguised disgust, glaring fiercely at him. “Hehe...” Although it was clear disgust, in Xue Guohong’s eyes, it somehow seemed coquettish, and he couldn’t help chuckling. As Xue Ligang was greeting Baohe and Yulan, he discretely stepped on Guohong’s foot, “Guohong, go out for a stroll with Chuxia.” “Wait!” Yulan quickly pulled her daughter behind her, “We came here to make things clear. Chuxia is still too young, and not in a hurry to find a husband’s family. Moreover, a prominent family like the Xue family is out of our league. We apologize for making you come all this way for nothing.” “Heh...” Wang Meihua couldn’t help but scoff. She was about to say something but Xue Ligang sharply pinched her, forcing her to suck in a breath and swallow her words. “Yulan, are you still mad at me?” Xue Ligang waved his hands, “Uncle Lin and Aunt Lin have already forgiven me. Why are you still dwelling on that trivial matter? Our children getting married is for their happiness, and it really has nothing to do with our past issues. My wife has come to terms with it, how come you can’t see it clearly?” Wang Meihua quickly joined in, “Yes, Yulan, if Chuxia marries into our family, I will certainly treat her well. She is a girl that endears one to care, I don’t have a daughter and will definitely cherish her as my own.” Whether intentional or not, the last “cherish” seemed tinged with a gritting of teeth—after all, who would be entirely willing when coerced to make a statement? “Dad, Mom, are you dissatisfied with me?” Xue Guohong stepped forward, his eyes earnestly fixated on Baohe and Yulan, “I like Chuxia and will treat her well, rest assured.” “You’re calling us...” Yulan pointed to her nose then to Baohe, “You’re calling us Dad and Mom?” “Yes, today I and Chuxia are engaged, aren’t you my parents now?” Xue Guohong’s smile was radiant, “Dad, Mom, our family is very easy to get along with. Don’t feel pressured, the elders. We will treat Chuxia well and you too. In the future, what is in my house will surely be available to you as well, what I have will definitely include Chuxia, and even what I don’t have will certainly involve Chuxia too.” Listening to her son calling others mom and dad, speaking such convoluted words to express his dedication, Wang Meihua felt like her heart was being wrung—her son was pandering to her rival! How could her heart not ache? No matter how her husband explained, subconsciously she still felt that choosing the Lin family was mainly because of Yulan. “Are all feelings expressed now?” This time the speaker was Baojuan, who had been silent since she entered the house with her elder brother’s family. This was the first time she spoke. “Juan, what kind of way is that to speak?” Old Master Lin glanced at his daughter, “Go over to your sister-in-law’s place and see how she’s managing, lend a hand.” After Liu Meifeng was eliminated, Zhao Qiyan was eliminated (which she had anticipated), and the girls related to Zheng Sanqiao were all eliminated, Boss Lin’s family switched their allegiance to Old Master Lin. These past few days, Lin Baojiang and Zheng Sanqiao had been currying favor with Old Master Lin plenty, of course, the key reason was they were worried that Old Master Lin and Old Lady Lin would really move in with them. For them, they’d rather have Baohe and his family live there than have the old couple move in. Frankly speaking, the old couple was getting on in years and would soon need caregiving, which would be their immediate responsibility should the seniors live in their house. How could they not take care of them then? So at this time, they were even willing to offer money just to make sure Old Master Lin and Old Lady Lin were satisfied. Early this morning, Zheng Sanqiao had started preparing the engagement feast with Liu Meifeng, while Liu Meiqing took care of the children. However, did she ask Liu Meifeng for help with some ulterior hope in mind? “Dad, Mom, how could you use me like this?” Lin Baojuan did not go along with what Old Master Lin said but stared at the elderly couple discontentedly, “I am your daughter, and he’s your son, how can you manipulate our feelings and make me do such things?” “What nonsense are you talking about?” Old Lady Lin grabbed her daughter’s arm, “On such a joyous day, can’t you act a bit more sensible?” “Uncle Lin, Aunt Lin, what is going on with your family?” Xue Ligang’s look at Old Master Lin and Old Lady Lin had turned stern, “It was you who brought up the matter of our families getting connected, and you who invited us over for the engagement. What’s all this now? Anyone who didn’t know better might think that my Xue family is using its power to bulldoze over others and snatch a bride. Can the elders honestly say to themselves that I, Xue Ligang, ever forced them into anything?” “Director, no, you’ve misunderstood...” Old Master Lin quickly gestured to Lin Baohe, “Baohe, even if you’re not happy with dad on this joyous day, let’s first proceed with the celebration, shall we?” Old Lady Lin edged forward, “Yes, Baohe, isn’t it just the house you want? Dad and Mom have already agreed to give it to you; we’ll definitely keep our word.” Oh, so that’s their scheme? Chuxia’s gaze towards the elderly couple grew colder by the moment. Disrespectful elders, isn’t that what they were? They clearly did something wrong, yet they always found excuses and cover-ups for themselves. Now she was two hundred percent suspicious that her own father wasn’t their biological son—otherwise, why would there be such unfair treatment? Lin Baohe gave a heavy sigh, his eyes full of sorrow as he looked at Old Master Lin and Old Lady Lin, “Dad, Mom, do you still want me as your son? If Chuxia doesn’t get engaged to Xue Guohong, will I no longer be your son?” ------------------ Thank you very much for your support. I apologize for the delayed update due to feeling unwell.

Chapter 53 - 53 53 Facing

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