Seeing the old man’s expression, Xiao Yufan’s heart skipped a beat. Could it be that the old man wanted him to do something inappropriate?
Seeing the old man’s expression, Xiao Yufan’s heart skipped a beat. Was he about to ask him to do something he shouldn’t?
But soon, Xiao Yufan realized that Old Man Lin was indeed a cunning fox. He had given up the opportunity to arrange a marriage alliance with the Guo family simply because he seemed to find more value in using Xiao Yufan.
“So, if you can do what I’ve said, Xiaoyao will be your woman…” Old Man Lin asked with a smile after a dozen minutes, as if he had already secured Xiao Yufan’s compliance. After all, he was the elder, and even if this young man was the grandson of Situ Lingyu, he was still his future grandson-in-law.
“Is our Xiaoyao not enough for you? You should know that the line of her suitors could stretch all the way to the capital!” Seeing Xiao Yufan hesitate, Old Man Lin feigned a bit of anger, his face darkening slightly. If Xiao Yufan didn’t agree, he seemed ready to force the issue.
“Alright, you win. I agree!” Xiao Yufan was extremely displeased. This old fox was practically selling his granddaughter. Not only did he want Xiao Yufan to help the Lin family in times of crisis, but he also demanded that their first child with Jiayao bear the Lin surname…
The first condition was somewhat acceptable, and given the hidden strength of the Lin family, they were unlikely to face any real crisis. But the second condition felt like a punch to the gut. Why should his child bear the Lin surname?
But in this situation, if he didn’t agree, Old Man Lin probably wouldn’t let it go. He didn’t want to cause any discord between his woman and the Lin family. Besides, having the hidden Lin family as a powerful ally behind him wasn’t such a bad thing.
Of course, agreeing was one thing, but what he did afterward was entirely up to him. A scoundrel? Xiao Yufan didn’t think so. Compared to the old man, he was still a step behind. After all, it was the old fox who had forced him into this.
While Xiao Yufan was fuming, Old Man Lin was secretly pleased. This young man thought he could outwit him? He knew full well that Xiao Yufan had more than one woman. If he revealed that, his daughter-in-law would surely object.
Being able to control Situ Lingyu’s grandson gave him immense satisfaction. Of course, if Xiao Yufan knew that his grandfather had once bested Old Man Lin, he would have laughed heartily.
“Spirit Fox, I still have the upper hand. When your great-grandson becomes a member of the Lin family, I wonder how you’ll react. I love seeing you squirm, and your great-grandson will undoubtedly be a dragon among men!” Old Man Lin thought to himself, his eyes narrowing. Lin Ye, seeing his father’s relieved expression, couldn’t help but smile. For the sake of the hidden Lin family, the old man had sacrificed so much.
“Shouldn’t you change how you address me now? Calling me ‘old man’ makes me uncomfortable…” Not long after, Lin Zheng snapped out of his reverie. After all, he couldn’t appear too pleased. It felt like he was gaining something by having his granddaughter marry this guy.
“Grandfather!” Although Xiao Yufan was far from happy, he still had to address him as such. After all, he was the elder and the head of the hidden Lin family.
“That’s more like it! Xiao Lan, prepare some good wine. Today, I’ll have a few drinks with my grandson-in-law!” His hearty laughter seemed to announce it to the world. Xiao Yufan rolled his eyes, but seeing Lin Jiayao’s blushing profile, warmth filled his heart.
“Grandfather, my husband shouldn’t drink too much. Don’t let him overdo it!” Seeing her mother turn and head into the house after her grandfather’s words, Lin Jiayao chided softly. It had been a long time since she had called him “Grandfather” so affectionately.
“Haha, you’re not even married to Yufan yet, and already you’re siding with him. Who knows if you’ll still recognize me as your grandfather in the future!” A glimmer of moisture appeared in the old man’s eyes, but he wasn’t one to show sentimentality. He held back the emotion. It had been a long time since his granddaughter had been so close to him, and it pained him. But now, all the barriers between them had vanished.
And the direct cause of this change was this man…
“You should feel better now. Why were you so foolish? Charging in like that could have been dangerous!” Xiao Yufan gently held Lin Jiayao’s delicate hands, his voice tinged with dissatisfaction but his eyes filled with deep concern. This girl was too reckless, daring to rush into such a situation.
If Guo Junyu hadn’t stopped in time, her situation could have been much worse. Even so, her actions had deeply worried him.
“I know, but I didn’t want my husband to be in danger!” Lin Jiayao’s long lashes fluttered, making her look like a little girl admitting her mistake. The stunning beauty exuded an intoxicating fragrance, stirring ripples in Xiao Yufan’s heart.
With a woman like this, what more could one ask for?
“Go inside. It’s disrespectful to let an old man like me watch you young lovers being affectionate…” Old Man Lin chuckled, shaking his head as he watched the two. Although this young man from the Situ family had multiple women, it was clear that Xiao Yufan truly loved his granddaughter. Given that, what more could he demand?
The younger generation had their own fortunes. He had been managing the hidden Lin family for too long and was tired. Fortunately, his sons were capable, and the Lin family wouldn’t collapse anytime soon. It was time for him to learn to take it easy.
“Grandfather, how can you say such things!” A blush spread to her ears as Lin Jiayao shot a reproachful glance at her grandfather before lowering her head. Old Man Lin simply smiled and walked in first.
At the same time, the car that had been racing with Xiao Yufan earlier pulled up at the gate. Two people stepped out: a girl with delicate, stunning features and a boy with a sunny demeanor.
Both looked to be around eighteen or nineteen, but they appeared quite youthful…
“Isn’t that the car we just encountered? Why is it parked at our doorstep?” Lin Youyou looked at Xiao Yufan’s sports car, her beautiful eyes filled with confusion. She didn’t recall their family owning such a car, but then she seemed to remember something, her face lighting up with excitement.
“It seems my sister is back! Hehe, it’s been so long since I’ve seen her. I wonder if she’s missed me…” Leaving the slightly sullen boy behind, Lin Youyou ran inside. The thought of seeing her sister after so long filled her with excitement, her fair cheeks flushing with joy.
Seeing the old man’s expression, Xiao Yufan’s heart skipped a beat. Was he about to be asked to do something he shouldn’t?
But soon, Xiao Yufan realized that Old Man Lin was indeed a cunning fox. He had given up the opportunity to hide the Guo family’s marriage alliance simply because Xiao Yufan seemed more valuable to exploit.
“So, if you can do all that I’ve said, Xiaoyao will be your woman…” Old Man Lin asked with a smile after a dozen minutes, as if he had already secured Xiao Yufan’s compliance. After all, he was the elder, and even if this young man was the grandson of Situ Lingyu, he was still his future grandson-in-law.
“Is our Xiaoyao not enough for you? You should know that the line of her suitors could stretch all the way to the capital!” Seeing Xiao Yufan’s hesitation, Old Man Lin feigned a bit of anger, his face darkening slightly. If Xiao Yufan didn’t agree, he seemed ready to force the issue.
“Alright, you win. I agree!” Xiao Yufan was extremely displeased. This old fox was essentially selling his granddaughter, not only demanding that Xiao Yufan assist the Lin family in times of crisis but also insisting that their first child bear the Lin surname…
The first condition was somewhat acceptable, and given the Lin family’s hidden strength, they were unlikely to face any real danger. But the second condition felt like a real pain. Why should his child bear the Lin name?
However, in the current situation, if he didn’t agree, Old Man Lin probably wouldn’t relent. Xiao Yufan didn’t want to cause any discord between his woman and the Lin family. Moreover, having the hidden Lin family as a backing could be a significant advantage.
Of course, agreeing was one thing, but what he would do afterward was entirely up to him. A rogue? Xiao Yufan didn’t feel like one. Compared to the old man, he was still a bit lacking. After all, it was the old fox who had forced him to agree.
While Xiao Yufan was feeling sour, Old Man Lin was secretly pleased. This young man thought he could outwit him? He knew that Xiao Yufan had more than one woman, and if he revealed that, his daughter-in-law would surely object.
Being able to control Situ Lingyu’s grandson gave him a sense of triumph. Of course, if Xiao Yufan knew that his grandfather had once bested Old Man Lin, he would surely laugh heartily.
“Spirit Fox, I’m still one step ahead. When your great-grandson becomes a member of the Lin family, I wonder how you’ll react. I love seeing you in pain, and your great-grandson will undoubtedly be a dragon among men!” Old Man Lin thought to himself, his eyes closing slightly. Lin Ye, watching his father, noticed a sense of relief on his face and couldn’t help but smile lightly. For the sake of the hidden Lin family, the old man had sacrificed so much.
“Shouldn’t you change how you address me now? Calling me ‘old man’ makes me uncomfortable…” Not long after, Lin Zheng snapped out of his reverie. After all, he couldn’t appear too pleased. It felt like he was gaining something by having his granddaughter marry this guy.
“Grandfather!” Although Xiao Yufan was unhappy, he still had to address him as such. After all, he was the elder and the head of the hidden Lin family…
“That’s more like it! Xiao Lan, prepare some good wine. Today, I’ll have a few drinks with my grandson-in-law!” His hearty laughter seemed to announce his joy to the world. Xiao Yufan couldn’t help but roll his eyes, but seeing Lin Jiayao’s blushing cheek, a warm feeling surged in his heart.
“Grandfather, my husband shouldn’t drink too much. Don’t let him overdo it!” Seeing her mother turn to enter the house after her grandfather’s words, Lin Jiayao cooed. It had been a long time since she had called her grandfather so affectionately.
“Haha, you’re not even married to Yufan yet, and you’re already siding with him. Who knows if you’ll still recognize me as your grandfather in the future!” A glimmer of moisture appeared in the corner of his eye, but the old man wasn’t one to show sentimentality. He held back the emotion. It had been a long time since his granddaughter had been so close to him, and it pained him. But now, all the barriers had vanished.
And the direct cause of this change was this man…
“You should feel better now. Why were you so foolish? Charging in like that could have been very dangerous!” Gently holding Lin Jiayao’s delicate hands, Xiao Yufan expressed his dissatisfaction, but his eyes were filled with deep concern. This girl was too naive, daring to rush into such a situation.
If Guo Junyu hadn’t stopped in time, her situation could have been much worse. Even so, she still made him feel deeply distressed.
“I know, but I didn’t want my husband to be in danger either!” Lin Jiayao’s long eyelashes fluttered, resembling a little girl admitting her mistake. The stunning beauty exuded an intoxicating fragrance, stirring ripples in Xiao Yufan’s heart.
To have such a woman, what more could one ask for?
“Go inside. It’s disrespectful to let an old man watch you young ones being so affectionate…” Watching the two of them, Old Man Lin shook his head with a smile. Although this young man from the Situ family had a few women, it was clear that Xiao Yufan truly loved his granddaughter. Given that, what more could he demand?
The younger generation has their own blessings. He had been managing the hidden Lin family for too long and was tired. Fortunately, his sons were competent, and the Lin family wouldn’t fall anytime soon. It was time for him to learn to take it easy.
“Grandfather, how can you say such things!” Blushing to the roots of her ears, Lin Jiayao shot a reproachful glance at her grandfather before lowering her head. Old Man Lin simply smiled and walked in first.
At the same time, the car that had been racing with Xiao Yufan earlier stopped at the gate. Two people stepped out—a girl with delicate features and a boy with a sunny demeanor.
Both looked to be around eighteen or nineteen, but they appeared quite youthful…
“Isn’t that the car we just encountered? Why is it parked at our doorstep?” Lin Youyou looked at Xiao Yufan’s sports car, her beautiful eyes filled with confusion. She didn’t remember having such a car at home, but then she thought of something, and a look of delight appeared on her face.
“It seems my sister is back! Hehe, it’s been so long since I last saw her. I wonder if she’s missed me…” Leaving the somewhat sullen boy behind, Lin Youyou ran inside. The thought of seeing her sister after so long filled her with excitement, her fair cheeks flushing with joy.
“Isn’t my little Xiaoyao valuable enough? You should know that the line of men pursuing her could stretch from here all the way to the capital!”
Seeing the old man’s expression, Xiao Yufan’s heart skipped a beat. Could it be that he wanted him to do something he shouldn’t?
But soon, Xiao Yufan realized that Old Man Lin was indeed a cunning fox. He had given up the opportunity to arrange a marriage alliance with the Guo family simply because he seemed to find more value in using Xiao Yufan.
“So, if you can do what I’ve said, Xiaoyao will be your woman…”
After about ten minutes, Old Man Lin asked with a smile, as if he had already decided Xiao Yufan’s fate. After all, he was the elder, and even though this young man was the grandson of Situ Lingyu, he was still his future grandson-in-law.
“Isn’t our Xiaoyao enough for you? You should know that the line of her suitors could stretch all the way to the capital!”
Seeing that Xiao Yufan hadn’t agreed, Old Man Lin feigned a bit of anger, his face darkening slightly. If Xiao Yufan didn’t agree, he seemed ready to force the issue.
“Alright, you win. I agree!”
Xiao Yufan was extremely unhappy. This old fox was practically selling his granddaughter. Not only did he want Xiao Yufan to help the Lin family in times of crisis, but he also wanted the first child of Xiao Yufan and Jiayao to bear the Lin surname…
The first condition was somewhat acceptable, and given the Lin family’s hidden strength, they probably wouldn’t face any real crisis. But the second one felt like a real pain. Why should his child bear the Lin surname?
But in this situation, if he didn’t agree, Old Man Lin probably wouldn’t relent. He didn’t want to cause any discord between his woman and the Lin family. Besides, having the hidden Lin family as a powerful ally behind him could be a huge advantage.
Of course, agreeing was one thing, but what he did afterward was entirely up to him. A rogue? Xiao Yufan didn’t think so. Compared to the old man, he was still a bit lacking. After all, it was the old fox who had forced him to agree.
While Xiao Yufan was unhappy, Old Man Lin was secretly pleased. This young man thought he could outsmart him? He knew that Xiao Yufan had more than one woman, and if he revealed that, his daughter-in-law would surely object.
Being able to manipulate Situ Lingyu’s grandson gave him a sense of satisfaction. Of course, if Xiao Yufan knew that his grandfather had once bested Old Man Lin, he would surely laugh heartily.
“Spirit Fox, I’m still one step ahead of you. When your great-grandson becomes a member of the Lin family, I wonder how you’ll react. I love seeing you in pain, and your great-grandson will surely be a dragon among men!”
Old Man Lin thought to himself, his eyes closing slightly. Lin Ye, seeing the relief on his father’s face, also smiled faintly. For the sake of the hidden Lin family, the old man had sacrificed so much.
“Shouldn’t you change how you address me now? Calling me ‘old man’ makes me uncomfortable…”
Not long after, Lin Zheng snapped out of his reverie. After all, he couldn’t appear too obvious. It felt like he was gaining an advantage by having his granddaughter marry this guy.
“Grandfather!” Although Xiao Yufan was unhappy, he still had to address him as such. After all, he was the elder and the head of the hidden Lin family…
“That’s more like it! Xiao Lan, prepare some good wine. Today, I’ll have a few drinks with my grandson-in-law!”
His hearty laughter seemed to want everyone to know. Xiao Yufan couldn’t help but roll his eyes, but seeing Lin Jiayao’s blushing face, warmth surged in his heart.
“Grandfather, my husband can’t drink too much. Don’t let him overdo it!”
Seeing her mother turn and walk into the house after hearing her grandfather’s words, Lin Jiayao cooed. It had been a long time since she had called him “grandfather” so affectionately.
“Haha, you’re not even married to Yufan yet, and you’re already siding with him. Who knows if you’ll still recognize me as your grandfather in the future!”
A glimmer of moisture appeared in the corner of his eyes, but the old man wasn’t one to show emotion. He held back the feeling. It had been a long time since his granddaughter had been so affectionate with him, and it pained him. But now, all the barriers had vanished.
And the direct cause of this change was this man…
“Are you feeling better now? Why were you so foolish? Charging in like that could have been very dangerous!”
Gently holding Lin Jiayao’s delicate hands, Xiao Yufan was a bit displeased, but his eyes were filled with deep concern. This girl was too naive to have rushed in like that.
If Guo Junyu hadn’t stopped in time, her situation could have been much worse. Even so, she still made him feel deeply distressed.
“I know, but I didn’t want my husband to be in danger!”
Lin Jiayao’s long eyelashes fluttered, making her look like a little girl admitting her mistake. The stunning beauty carried an intoxicating fragrance, stirring ripples in Xiao Yufan’s heart.
With a woman like this, what more could one ask for?
“Go inside. It’s disrespectful to let an old man watch you young people show affection…”
Seeing the two of them so lovey-dovey, Old Man Lin shook his head with a smile. Although this young man from the Situ family had a few women, it was clear that Xiao Yufan truly loved his granddaughter. Given that, what more could he demand?
The younger generation has their own blessings. He had been managing the hidden Lin family for too long and was tired. Fortunately, his sons were competent, and the Lin family wouldn’t fall anytime soon. It was time for him to learn to take it easy.
“Grandfather, how can you say such things!”
Blushing to the tips of her ears, Lin Jiayao shot a reproachful glance at her grandfather before lowering her head. Old Man Lin simply smiled and walked in first.
At the same time, the car that had been racing with Xiao Yufan earlier pulled up at the gate. Two people stepped out: a girl with delicate features and a boy with a sunny demeanor.
Both looked to be around eighteen or nineteen, but they appeared quite youthful…
“Isn’t that the car we just saw? Why is it parked at our house?”
Lin Youyou looked at Xiao Yufan’s sports car, her beautiful eyes filled with confusion. She didn’t remember their family owning such a car, but then she thought of something, and a look of surprise appeared on her face.
“It seems my sister is back! Hehe, it’s been so long since I’ve seen her. I wonder if she’s missed me…”
Leaving the slightly sullen boy behind, Lin Youyou ran inside. Thinking of her sister, whom she hadn’t seen in a long time, she felt excited, her fair cheeks flushing with joy.
“Alright, you win. I agree!” Xiao Yufan finally said, though he felt very annoyed inside. This old fox was practically selling his granddaughter! Not only did he want Xiao Yufan to help the Lin family whenever they faced danger, but he also insisted that Xiao Yufan and Jiayao’s first child take the Lin surname…
Xiao Yufan could somewhat accept the first condition, especially since the hidden Lin family probably wouldn’t face much trouble. But the second condition felt ridiculous—who in their right mind would make his child take the Lin name?
Seeing the old man’s expression, Xiao Yufan’s heart skipped a beat. Could it be that he wanted him to do something he shouldn’t?
However, Xiao Yufan soon realized that Old Man Lin was indeed a cunning fox. He had given up the opportunity to hide the Guo family’s marriage alliance simply because Xiao Yufan seemed to be of greater value to him.
“So, if you can do all that I’ve said, Xiao Yao will be your woman…”
After a dozen minutes, Old Man Lin asked with a smile, as if he had already secured Xiao Yufan. After all, he was the elder, and even if this young man was the grandson of Situ Lingyu, he was still his future grandson-in-law.
“Is our Xiao Yao not enough for you? You should know that the line of her suitors could stretch all the way to the capital!”
Seeing that Xiao Yufan hadn’t agreed, Old Man Lin feigned a bit of anger, his face slightly darkening. If Xiao Yufan didn’t agree, he seemed ready to force the issue.
“Alright, you win. I agree!”
Xiao Yufan was very unhappy. This old fox was practically selling his granddaughter. Not only did he want Xiao Yufan to help the Lin family in times of crisis, but he also wanted the first child of Xiao Yufan and Jiayao to bear the Lin surname…
The first condition was somewhat acceptable, and given the hidden strength of the Lin family, they probably wouldn’t face any real crisis. But the second one felt like a real pain. Why should his child bear the Lin surname?
But in the current situation, if he didn’t agree, Old Man Lin probably wouldn’t relent. He didn’t want to cause any discord between his woman and the Lin family. Besides, having the hidden Lin family as a backing could be a significant advantage.
Of course, agreeing was one thing, but what he did afterward was entirely up to him. A rogue? Xiao Yufan didn’t think so. Compared to the old man, he was still a bit lacking. After all, it was the old fox who had forced him to agree.
While Xiao Yufan was unhappy, Old Man Lin was secretly pleased. This young man thought he could outsmart him? He knew that Xiao Yufan had more than one woman. If he revealed that, his daughter-in-law would surely object.
Being able to control the grandson of Situ Lingyu gave him a sense of triumph. Of course, if Xiao Yufan knew that his grandfather had once bested Old Man Lin, he would surely laugh heartily.
“Spirit Fox, I’m still one step ahead. When your great-grandson becomes a member of the Lin family, I wonder how you’ll feel. I love seeing you in pain, and your great-grandson will surely be a dragon among men!”
Old Man Lin thought to himself, his eyes closing slightly. Lin Ye, seeing the relief on his father’s face, also smiled faintly. For the hidden Lin family, the old man had sacrificed so much.
“Shouldn’t you change your address now? Calling me ‘old man’ makes me uncomfortable…”
Before long, Lin Zheng snapped out of his reverie. After all, he couldn’t appear too obvious. It almost felt like he was gaining something by having his granddaughter marry this guy.
“Grandpa!” Although Xiao Yufan was unhappy, he still had to call him that. After all, he was the elder and the head of the hidden Lin family…
“That’s more like it! Xiao Lan, prepare some good wine. Today, I’ll have a few drinks with my grandson-in-law!”
His hearty laughter seemed to want everyone to know. Xiao Yufan couldn’t help but roll his eyes, but seeing the flushed side of Lin Jiayao’s fair face, warmth surged in his heart.
“Grandpa, my husband can’t drink too much. Don’t let him drink too much!”
Seeing her mother turn and enter the house upon hearing her grandfather’s words, Lin Jiayao cooed. It seemed like she hadn’t called her grandfather so affectionately in a long time.
“Haha, you’re not even married to Yufan yet, and you’re already siding with him. Who knows if you’ll still recognize me as your grandfather in the future!”
A glimmer of moisture appeared in the corner of his eye, but the old man wasn’t one to show emotion. He held back the feeling. It had been a long time since his granddaughter had been so close to him. How could he not feel bad? But now, all the barriers had vanished.
And the direct cause of this change was this man…
“You should feel better now, right? Why were you so foolish? Charging in like that could have been very dangerous!”
Gently holding Lin Jiayao’s delicate hands, Xiao Yufan was somewhat displeased, but his eyes were filled with deep concern. This girl was too naive. How could she dare to charge in like that?
If Guo Junyu hadn’t stopped in time, the situation could have been much worse for her. Even so, this girl still made his heart ache.
“I know, but I didn’t want my husband to be in danger either!”
Lin Jiayao’s long eyelashes fluttered, resembling a little girl admitting her mistake. The stunning beauty carried an intoxicating fragrance, and Xiao Yufan’s heart rippled.
With a woman like this, what more could one ask for?
“Go inside. It’s not respectful to have an old man like me watch you young people show affection…”
Seeing the two of them so lovey-dovey, Old Man Lin shook his head with a smile. Although this young man from the Situ family had a few women, it was clear that Xiao Yufan truly loved his granddaughter. Given that, what more could he demand?
The younger generation has their own blessings. He had been managing the hidden Lin family for too long and was tired. Fortunately, his sons were somewhat capable, and the Lin family wouldn’t collapse anytime soon. It was time for him to learn to take it easy.
“Grandpa, how can you say such things!”
Blush spread to her ears as Lin Jiayao shot a reproachful glance at her grandfather before lowering her head. Old Man Lin just smiled and walked in first.
At the same time, the car that had been racing with Xiao Yufan earlier stopped at the gate. Two people got out: a girl with delicate features and a boy with a sunny expression.
Both looked to be around eighteen or nineteen, but they appeared very youthful…
“Isn’t that the car we just encountered? Why is it parked at our doorstep?”
Lin Youyou looked at Xiao Yufan’s sports car, her beautiful eyes filled with confusion. She didn’t remember such a car at home, but then she thought of something, and a look of surprise appeared on her face.
“It seems my sister is back! Hehe, it’s been so long since I last saw her. I wonder if she’s missed me…”
Leaving the somewhat sullen boy behind, Lin Youyou ran inside. Thinking of her sister, whom she hadn’t seen in a long time, she felt excited, her fair face flushing with joy.
Of course, agreeing was one thing; what he did afterward was another. Was he being a rogue? Xiao Yufan didn’t think so. Compared to the old man, he was still a bit behind—who let this old fox push him into agreeing?
Seeing the old man’s expression, Xiao Yufan’s heart skipped a beat. Could he be asking me to do something inappropriate?
But soon, Xiao Yufan realized that Old Man Lin was indeed a cunning fox. He gave up the opportunity to arrange a marriage alliance with the Guo family simply because he seemed to find more value in using Xiao Yufan.
“How about it? If you can do what I’ve said, Xiaoyao will be your woman…” Old Man Lin asked with a smile after a dozen minutes, as if he had already secured Xiao Yufan’s compliance. After all, he was the elder, and even though this young man was Situ Lingyu’s grandson, he was still his future grandson-in-law.
“Isn’t our Xiaoyao enough for you? You should know that the line of her suitors could stretch all the way to the capital!”
Seeing that Xiao Yufan hadn’t agreed, Old Man Lin feigned a bit of anger, his face darkening slightly. If Xiao Yufan didn’t agree, he seemed ready to force the issue.
“Alright, you win. I agree!”
Xiao Yufan was extremely displeased. This old fox was practically selling his granddaughter. Not only did he want Xiao Yufan to help the Lin family in times of crisis, but he also demanded that the first child between him and Jiayao would bear the Lin surname…
The first condition was somewhat acceptable, and given the Lin family’s hidden strength, they probably wouldn’t face any real crisis. But the second one felt like a real headache. Why should his child bear the Lin surname?
But in this situation, if he didn’t agree, Old Man Lin probably wouldn’t let it go. He didn’t want to cause any discord between his woman and the Lin family. Besides, having the hidden Lin family as a powerful ally behind him wasn’t such a bad thing.
Of course, agreeing was one thing, but what he did afterward was entirely up to him. A rogue? Xiao Yufan didn’t feel like one at all. Compared to the old man, he was still a bit lacking. After all, it was the old fox who forced him to agree.
While Xiao Yufan was feeling unhappy, Old Man Lin was secretly pleased. This young man thought he could outsmart him? He knew that Xiao Yufan had more than one woman, and if he revealed that, his daughter-in-law would surely object.
Being able to control Situ Lingyu’s grandson gave him a sense of satisfaction. Of course, if Xiao Yufan knew that his grandfather had once bested Old Man Lin, he would surely laugh heartily.
“Spirit Fox, I’m still one step ahead of you. When your great-grandson becomes a member of the Lin family, I wonder how you’ll react. I love seeing you in pain, and your great-grandson will surely be a dragon among men!”
Old Man Lin thought to himself, his eyes closing slightly. Lin Ye, looking at his father’s relieved expression, also smiled faintly. For the sake of the hidden Lin family, the old man had sacrificed so much.
“Shouldn’t you change how you address me now? Calling me ‘old man’ makes me uncomfortable…”
Before long, Lin Zheng snapped out of his reverie. After all, he couldn’t appear too obvious. It felt like he was gaining something by having his granddaughter marry this guy.
“Grandpa!” Although Xiao Yufan was unhappy, he still had to address him as ‘grandpa.’ After all, he was the elder and the head of the hidden Lin family.
“That’s more like it! Xiaolan, prepare some good wine. Today, I’ll have a few drinks with my grandson-in-law!”
His hearty laughter seemed to want everyone to know. Xiao Yufan couldn’t help but roll his eyes, but seeing Lin Jiayao’s blushing profile, warmth surged in his heart.
“Grandpa, my husband can’t drink too much. Don’t let him overdo it!”
Seeing her mother turn and walk into the house after hearing her grandfather’s words, Lin Jiayao cooed. It had been a long time since she had called her grandfather so affectionately.
“Haha, you’re not even married to Yufan yet, and you’re already siding with him. Who knows if you’ll still recognize me as your grandfather in the future!”
A glimmer of moisture appeared in the corner of his eye, but Old Man Lin wasn’t one to show sentimentality. He held back the emotion. It had been a long time since his granddaughter had been so close to him, and it pained him. But now, all the barriers had vanished.
And the direct cause of this change was this man…
“Things should be better now, right? Why were you so foolish? Charging in like that could have been very dangerous!”
Gently holding Lin Jiayao’s delicate hands, Xiao Yufan expressed his dissatisfaction, but his eyes were filled with deep concern. This girl was too naive to have rushed in like that.
If Guo Junyu hadn’t stopped in time, her situation could have been much worse. Even so, she still made him feel deeply distressed.
“I know, but I didn’t want my husband to be in danger either!”
Lin Jiayao’s long eyelashes fluttered, making her look like a little girl admitting her mistake. The stunning beauty carried an intoxicating fragrance, stirring ripples in Xiao Yufan’s heart.
With a woman like this, what more could one ask for?
“Go inside. It’s disrespectful to make an old man watch you young people show affection…”
Seeing the two of them so lovey-dovey, Old Man Lin shook his head with a smile. Although this young man from the Situ family had a few women, it was clear that Xiao Yufan truly loved his granddaughter. Given that, what more could he demand?
The younger generation has their own blessings. He had been managing the hidden Lin family for too long and was tired. Fortunately, his sons were competent, and the Lin family wouldn’t collapse anytime soon. It was time for him to learn to relax.
“Grandpa, how can you say such things!”
Blushing to the tips of her ears, Lin Jiayao shot a reproachful glance at her grandfather before lowering her head. Old Man Lin simply smiled and walked in first.
At the same time, the car that had been racing with Xiao Yufan earlier stopped at the gate. Two people stepped out—a girl with delicate, stunning features and a boy with a sunny expression.
Both looked to be around eighteen or nineteen, but they appeared very youthful…
“Isn’t that the car we just encountered? Why is it parked at our doorstep?”
Lin Youyou looked at Xiao Yufan’s sports car, her beautiful eyes filled with confusion. She didn’t remember their family owning such a car, but then she thought of something, and a look of surprise appeared on her face.
“It seems my sister is back! Hehe, it’s been so long since I last saw her. I wonder if she’s missed me…”
Leaving the slightly sullen boy behind, Lin Youyou ran inside. The thought of seeing her sister after so long made her excited, her fair face flushing with joy.
Seeing the old man’s expression, Xiao Yufan’s heart skipped a beat. Could he be asking me to do something I shouldn’t?
But soon, Xiao Yufan realized that Old Man Lin was indeed a cunning fox. He had given up the opportunity to arrange a marriage alliance with the Guo family simply because he seemed to find more value in using Xiao Yufan.
“So, if you can do what I’ve said, Xiaoyao will be your woman…” Old Man Lin asked with a smile after a dozen minutes, as if he had already secured Xiao Yufan’s compliance. After all, he was the elder, and even if this young man was the grandson of Situ Lingyu, he was still his future grandson-in-law.
“Is our Xiaoyao not enough for you? You should know that the line of her suitors could stretch all the way to the capital!”
Seeing that Xiao Yufan hadn’t agreed, Old Man Lin feigned a bit of anger, his face darkening slightly. If Xiao Yufan didn’t agree, he seemed ready to force the issue.
“Alright, you win. I agree!”
Xiao Yufan was extremely displeased. This old fox was practically selling his granddaughter. Not only did he want Xiao Yufan to help the Lin family in times of crisis, but he also demanded that their first child with Jiayao would bear the Lin surname…
The first condition was somewhat acceptable, and given the hidden strength of the Lin family, they probably wouldn’t face any real crises. But the second condition felt like a real pain. Why should his child bear the Lin surname?
But in this situation, if he didn’t agree, Old Man Lin wouldn’t relent. He didn’t want to cause any discord between his woman and the Lin family. Besides, having the hidden Lin family as a powerful ally behind him wouldn’t be a bad thing.
Of course, agreeing was one thing, but what he did afterward was entirely up to him. A scoundrel? Xiao Yufan didn’t feel like one. Compared to the old man, he was still a bit lacking. After all, it was the old fox who had forced him to agree.
While Xiao Yufan was unhappy, Old Man Lin was secretly pleased. This young man thought he could outwit him? He knew that Xiao Yufan had more than one woman. If he revealed that, his daughter-in-law would surely object.
Being able to manipulate Situ Lingyu’s grandson gave him a sense of triumph. Of course, if Xiao Yufan knew that his grandfather had once bested Old Man Lin, he would surely laugh heartily.
“Spirit Fox, I’ve outplayed you. When your great-grandson becomes a member of the Lin family, I wonder how you’ll react. I love seeing you in pain, and your great-grandson will surely be a dragon among men!”
Old Man Lin thought to himself, his eyes closing slightly. Lin Ye, seeing the relief on his father’s face, also smiled faintly. For the sake of the hidden Lin family, the old man had sacrificed so much.
“Shouldn’t you change how you address me now? Calling me ‘old man’ makes me uncomfortable…”
Before long, Lin Zheng snapped out of his reverie. After all, he couldn’t appear too obvious. It felt like he was gaining an advantage by having his granddaughter marry this guy.
“Grandfather!” Although Xiao Yufan was unhappy, he still had to address him as such. After all, he was the elder and the head of the hidden Lin family…
“That’s more like it. Xiao Lan, prepare some good wine. Today, I’ll have a few drinks with my grandson-in-law!”
His hearty laughter seemed to announce it to the world. Xiao Yufan couldn’t help but roll his eyes, but seeing Lin Jiayao’s blushing profile, a warm feeling surged in his heart.
“Grandfather, my husband shouldn’t drink too much. Don’t let him overdo it!”
Seeing her mother turn and head into the house after hearing her grandfather’s words, Lin Jiayao cooed. It had been a long time since she had called him “grandfather” so affectionately.
“Haha, you’re not even married to Yufan yet, and you’re already siding with him. Who knows if you’ll still recognize me as your grandfather in the future!”
A glimmer of moisture appeared in the corner of his eye, but Old Man Lin wasn’t one to show sentimentality. He held back the emotion. It had been a long time since his granddaughter had been so close to him, and it pained him. But now, all the barriers had vanished.
And the direct cause of this change was this man…
“Are you feeling better now? Why were you so foolish? Charging in like that could have been dangerous!”
Gently holding Lin Jiayao’s delicate hands, Xiao Yufan was somewhat displeased, but his eyes were filled with deep concern. This girl was too naive to have rushed in like that.
If Guo Junyu hadn’t stopped in time, her situation could have been much worse. Even so, she still made his heart ache.
“I know, but I didn’t want my husband to be in danger either!”
Lin Jiayao’s long eyelashes fluttered, making her look like a little girl admitting her mistake. The stunning beauty carried an intoxicating fragrance, stirring ripples in Xiao Yufan’s heart.
With a woman like this, what more could one ask for?
“Go inside. It’s disrespectful to make an old man watch you young ones show affection…”
Seeing the couple’s intimacy, Old Man Lin shook his head with a smile. Although this young man from the Situ family had a few women, it was clear that Xiao Yufan truly loved his granddaughter. Given that, what more could he demand?
The younger generation has their own blessings. He had been managing the hidden Lin family for too long and was tired. Fortunately, his sons were competent, and the Lin family wouldn’t collapse anytime soon. It was time for him to learn to take it easy.
“Grandfather, how can you say such things!”
Blushing to the tips of her ears, Lin Jiayao shot a reproachful glance at her grandfather before lowering her head. Old Man Lin simply smiled and walked in first.
At the same time, the car that had been racing with Xiao Yufan earlier pulled up at the gate. Two people stepped out: a strikingly beautiful girl and a boy with a sunny demeanor.
Both looked to be around eighteen or nineteen, but they appeared quite youthful…
“Isn’t that the car we just saw? Why is it parked at our doorstep?”
Lin Youyou looked at Xiao Yufan’s sports car, her pretty eyes filled with confusion. She didn’t remember their family owning such a car, but then she thought of something, and a look of delight appeared on her face.
“It seems my sister is back! Hehe, it’s been so long since I’ve seen her. I wonder if she’s missed me…”
Leaving the somewhat sullen boy behind, Lin Youyou ran inside. The thought of seeing her sister after so long made her excited, her fair cheeks flushing with joy.
Seeing the old man’s expression, Xiao Yufan’s heart skipped a beat. Could it be that he wanted him to do something inappropriate?
But soon, Xiao Yufan realized that Old Man Lin was indeed a cunning fox. He had given up the opportunity to hide the Guo family’s marriage proposal simply because Xiao Yufan seemed more valuable to him.
“How about it? If you can do what I’ve said, Xiaoyao will be your woman…” After a dozen minutes, Old Man Lin asked with a smile, as if he had already secured Xiao Yufan’s compliance. After all, he was the elder, and even though this young man was the grandson of Situ Lingyu, he was still his future grandson-in-law.
“Is our Xiaoyao not enough for you? You should know that the line of her suitors could stretch all the way to the capital!”
Seeing that Xiao Yufan hadn’t agreed, Old Man Lin feigned a bit of anger, his face darkening slightly. If Xiao Yufan didn’t agree, he seemed ready to force the issue.
“Alright, you win. I agree!”
Xiao Yufan was extremely displeased. This old fox was essentially selling his granddaughter. Not only did he want Xiao Yufan to help the Lin family in times of crisis, but he also demanded that their first child with Jiayao bear the Lin surname…
The first condition was somewhat acceptable, and given the Lin family’s hidden strength, they probably wouldn’t face any real crises. But the second condition felt like a real pain. Why should his child bear the Lin surname?
But in this situation, if he didn’t agree, Old Man Lin wouldn’t relent. He didn’t want to cause any discord between his woman and the Lin family. Moreover, having the hidden Lin family as a powerful ally behind him could be a significant advantage.
Of course, agreeing was one thing, but what he did afterward was entirely up to him. A rogue? Xiao Yufan didn’t feel like one. Compared to the old man, he was still a bit lacking. After all, it was the old fox who had forced him to agree.
While Xiao Yufan was feeling sour, Old Man Lin was secretly pleased. This young man thought he could outwit him? He knew that Xiao Yufan had more than one woman. If he revealed that, his daughter-in-law would surely object.
Being able to control Situ Lingyu’s grandson felt immensely satisfying. Of course, if Xiao Yufan knew that his grandfather had once bested Old Man Lin, he would surely laugh heartily.
“Spirit Fox, I’ve outmaneuvered you. When your great-grandson becomes a member of the Lin family, I wonder how you’ll react. I love seeing you squirm, and your great-grandson will undoubtedly be a dragon among men!”
Old Man Lin thought to himself, his eyes closing. Lin Ye, seeing the relief on his father’s face, also smiled faintly. For the sake of the hidden Lin family, the old man had sacrificed so much.
“Shouldn’t you change how you address me now? Calling me ‘old man’ makes me uncomfortable…”
Before long, Lin Zheng snapped out of his reverie. After all, he couldn’t appear too obvious. It felt like he was gaining an advantage by having his granddaughter marry this guy.
“Grandfather!” Although Xiao Yufan was unhappy, he still had to address him as such. After all, he was the elder and the head of the hidden Lin family…
“That’s more like it. Xiao Lan, prepare some good wine. Today, I’ll have a few drinks with my grandson-in-law!”
His hearty laughter seemed to want everyone to know. Xiao Yufan couldn’t help but roll his eyes, but seeing Lin Jiayao’s blushing profile, warmth surged in his heart.
“Grandfather, my husband shouldn’t drink too much. Don’t let him overdo it!”
Seeing her mother turn and enter the house upon hearing her grandfather’s words, Lin Jiayao chided softly. It had been a long time since she had called him “grandfather” so affectionately.
“Haha, you’re not even married to Yufan yet, and you’re already siding with him. Who knows if you’ll still recognize me as your grandfather in the future!”
A glimmer of moisture appeared in the corner of his eye, but Old Man Lin wasn’t one to show sentimentality. He held back the emotion. It had been a long time since his granddaughter had been so close to him, and it pained him. But now, all the barriers had vanished.
And the direct cause of this change was this man…
“You should feel better now. Why were you so foolish? Charging in like that could have been very dangerous!”
Gently holding Lin Jiayao’s delicate hands, Xiao Yufan expressed his dissatisfaction, but his eyes were filled with deep concern. This girl was too naive. How could she dare to rush in like that?
If Guo Junyu hadn’t stopped in time, her situation could have been much worse. Even so, she still made him feel deeply distressed.
“I know, but I didn’t want my husband to be in danger either!”
Lin Jiayao’s long eyelashes fluttered, resembling a little girl admitting her mistake. The stunning beauty carried an intoxicating fragrance, stirring ripples in Xiao Yufan’s heart.
With a woman like this, what more could one ask for?
“Go inside. It’s disrespectful to make an old man watch you young ones show affection…”
Seeing the couple’s intimacy, Old Man Lin shook his head with a smile. Although this young man from the Situ family had several women, it was clear that Xiao Yufan truly loved his granddaughter. Given that, what more could he demand?
The younger generation has their own fortunes. He had been managing the hidden Lin family for too long, but fortunately, his sons were competent. The Lin family wouldn’t collapse anytime soon, and it was time for him to seek some peace.
“Grandfather, how can you say such things!”
Blushing to the tips of her ears, Lin Jiayao shot a reproachful glance at her grandfather before lowering her head. Old Man Lin simply smiled and led the way inside.
At the same time, the car that had been racing with Xiao Yufan earlier pulled up at the gate. Two people stepped out: a girl with delicate, stunning features and a boy with a sunny demeanor.
Both looked to be around eighteen or nineteen, but they appeared very youthful…
“Isn’t that the car we just encountered? Why is it parked at our doorstep?”
Lin Youyou looked at Xiao Yufan’s sports car, her beautiful eyes filled with confusion. She didn’t remember such a car at home, but then she thought of something, and a look of delight appeared on her face.
“It seems my sister is back. Hehe, it’s been so long since I’ve seen her. I wonder if she’s missed me…”
Leaving the somewhat sullen boy behind, Lin Youyou ran inside. The thought of seeing her sister after so long made her excited, her fair cheeks flushing with joy.
“Now, shouldn’t you change how you address me? Calling me ‘old man’ makes me very uncomfortable…” Soon after, Lin Zheng snapped out of his reverie. After all, he couldn’t appear too obvious—why did it feel like he was the one gaining an advantage by giving his granddaughter to this fellow as a wife?
“Grandfather!” Although Xiao Yufan was unhappy, he still called him grandfather. After all, he was an elder and the head of the hidden Lin family.
“Now that sounds better! Xiaolan, prepare some good wine. Today, I’ll have a few drinks with my grandson-in-law!”
His hearty laughter seemed to ensure everyone knew what was happening. Xiao Yufan couldn’t help rolling his eyes, but seeing Jiayao’s blushing profile filled his heart with warmth.
“Grandfather, my husband can’t drink too much. Don’t let him have too much!” Seeing her mother turn to go inside after hearing the old man’s words, Jiayao pouted.
“Haha, she hasn’t even married Yufan yet, and already she’s taking his side. Who knows if she’ll still acknowledge me as her grandfather in the future!”
A glimmer of moisture appeared at the corner of his eye, but the old man wasn’t one for sentimentality and held back his emotions. It had been a long time since his granddaughter had been this close to him, and naturally, it stirred feelings in his heart. But now, all misunderstandings had vanished.
And the direct cause of this change was this man…
“Now things should be better, right? Why were you so foolish? In that situation, rushing in would have been very dangerous!” Xiao Yufan gently held Jiayao’s hands, a bit displeased but filled with concern. This girl was too reckless—how could she dare to rush in like that?
Seeing the old man’s expression, Xiao Yufan’s heart skipped a beat. Could it be that he wanted him to do something he shouldn’t?
But soon, Xiao Yufan realized that Old Man Lin was indeed a cunning fox. He gave up the opportunity to hide the Guo family’s marriage proposal simply because he seemed to have more value to exploit.
“How about it? If you can do what I’ve said, Xiaoyao will be your woman…” Old Man Lin asked with a smile after a dozen minutes, as if he had already decided Xiao Yufan’s fate. After all, he was the elder, and even if this young man was the grandson of Situ Lingyu, he was still his future grandson-in-law.
“Is our Xiaoyao not enough for you? You should know that the number of people pursuing her could line up from here to the capital!”
Seeing that Xiao Yufan hadn’t agreed, Old Man Lin feigned a bit of anger, his face slightly darkening. If Xiao Yufan didn’t agree, he seemed ready to force the issue.
“Alright, you win. I agree!”
Xiao Yufan was very unhappy. This old fox was practically selling his granddaughter. Not only did he want Xiao Yufan to help the Lin family in times of crisis, but he also wanted the first child of Xiao Yufan and Jiayao to bear the Lin surname…
The first condition was somewhat acceptable to Xiao Yufan, and given the hidden strength of the Lin family, they probably wouldn’t face any real crisis. But the second one felt like a real pain. Why should his child bear the Lin surname?
But in this situation, if he didn’t agree, Old Man Lin probably wouldn’t relent. He didn’t want to cause any discord between his woman and the Lin family. Besides, having the hidden Lin family as a backing could be a significant advantage.
Of course, agreeing was one thing, but what he would do afterward was still up to him. A rogue? Xiao Yufan didn’t feel like one at all. Compared to the old man, he was still a bit lacking. After all, it was the old fox who forced him to agree.
While Xiao Yufan was unhappy, Old Man Lin was secretly pleased. This young man thought he could outsmart him? He knew that Xiao Yufan had more than one woman. If he revealed that, his daughter-in-law would surely object.
Being able to control Situ Lingyu’s grandson felt very satisfying. Of course, if Xiao Yufan knew that his grandfather had once bested Old Man Lin, he would surely laugh heartily.
“Spirit Fox, I’m still one step ahead. When your great-grandson becomes a member of the Lin family, I wonder how you’ll react. I love seeing you in pain, and your great-grandson will surely be a dragon among men!”
Old Man Lin thought to himself, his eyes closing. Lin Ye looked at his father, noticing a sense of relief on his face, and a slight smile appeared on his lips. For the hidden Lin family, the old man had sacrificed so much.
“Shouldn’t you change your address now? Calling me ‘old man’ makes me uncomfortable…”
Before long, Lin Zheng snapped out of his reverie. After all, he couldn’t appear too obvious. It felt like he was gaining an advantage by having his granddaughter marry this guy.
“Grandpa!” Although Xiao Yufan was unhappy, he still had to call him that. After all, he was the elder and the head of the hidden Lin family…
“That’s more like it! Xiao Lan, prepare some good wine. Today, I’ll have a few drinks with my grandson-in-law!”
His hearty laughter seemed to want everyone to know. Xiao Yufan couldn’t help but roll his eyes, but seeing Lin Jiayao’s blushing face, a warm feeling surged in his heart.
“Grandpa, my husband can’t drink too much. Don’t let him drink too much!”
Seeing her mother turn and walk into the house after hearing her grandfather’s words, Lin Jiayao cooed. It seemed like she hadn’t called her grandfather so affectionately in a long time.
“Haha, you’re not even married to Yufan yet, and you’re already siding with him. Who knows if you’ll still recognize me as your grandfather in the future!”
A glimmer of moisture appeared in the corner of his eye, but Old Man Lin wasn’t one to show emotion. He held back the feeling. It had been a long time since his granddaughter had been so affectionate with him, and it pained him. But now, all the barriers had vanished.
And the direct cause of this change was this man…
“You should feel better now. Why were you so foolish? Charging in like that could have been very dangerous!”
Gently holding Lin Jiayao’s delicate hands, Xiao Yufan was somewhat displeased, but his eyes were filled with deep concern. This girl was too naive. How could she dare to charge in like that?
If Guo Junyu hadn’t stopped in time, her situation could have been much worse. Even so, she still made him feel deeply distressed.
“I know, but I didn’t want my husband to be in danger!”
Lin Jiayao’s long eyelashes fluttered, making her look like a little girl admitting her mistake. The stunning beauty carried an intoxicating fragrance, and Xiao Yufan’s heart rippled with emotion.
With a woman like this, what more could one ask for?
“Go inside. It’s disrespectful to let an old man watch you young people show affection…”
Seeing the two of them so lovey-dovey, Old Man Lin shook his head with a smile. Although this young man from the Situ family had a few women, it was clear that Xiao Yufan truly loved his granddaughter. Given that, what more could he demand?
The younger generation has their own blessings. He had been managing the hidden Lin family for too long and was tired. Fortunately, his sons were somewhat capable, and the Lin family wouldn’t collapse anytime soon. It was time for him to learn to take it easy.
“Grandpa, how can you say that!”
Blushing to the tips of her ears, Lin Jiayao gave her grandfather a reproachful look and then lowered her head. Old Man Lin just smiled and walked in first.
At the same time, the car that had been racing with Xiao Yufan earlier stopped at the gate. Two people got out: a girl with a delicate and stunning appearance, and a boy with a sunny expression.
Of course, both looked to be around eighteen or nineteen, but they seemed very youthful…
“Isn’t that the car we just encountered? Why is it parked at our doorstep?”
Lin Youyou looked at Xiao Yufan’s sports car, her beautiful eyes filled with confusion. She didn’t remember having such a car at home, but then she thought of something, and a look of surprise appeared on her face.
“It seems my sister is back! Hehe, it’s been so long since I’ve seen her. I wonder if she’s missed me…”
Leaving the somewhat sullen boy behind, Lin Youyou ran inside. Thinking of her sister, whom she hadn’t seen in a long time, she felt excited, her fair face flushing with joy.
“I know, but I didn’t want my husband to be in danger either!” Jiayao’s long lashes fluttered, like a little girl who had made a mistake. Her beauty radiated a charming fragrance, causing ripples in Xiao Yufan’s heart.
With a woman like this, what more could a man ask for!
Seeing the old man’s expression, Xiao Yufan’s heart skipped a beat. Could it be that he wants me to do something I shouldn’t?
However, Xiao Yufan soon realized that Old Man Lin was indeed a cunning fox. He gave up the opportunity to hide the Guo family’s marriage proposal simply because it seemed that Xiao Yufan had more value to exploit.
“So, if you can do all that I’ve said, Xiaoyao will be your woman…”
After a dozen minutes, Old Man Lin asked with a smile, as if he had already secured Xiao Yufan. After all, he was the elder, and even though this young man was the grandson of Situ Lingyu, he was still his future grandson-in-law.
“Isn’t our Xiaoyao’s worth enough? You should know that the line of her suitors could stretch from here to the capital!”
Seeing that Xiao Yufan hadn’t agreed, Old Man Lin feigned a bit of anger, his face slightly darkening. If Xiao Yufan didn’t agree, he seemed ready to force the issue.
“Alright, you win, I agree!”
Xiao Yufan was very unhappy inside. This old fox was practically selling his granddaughter. Not only did he want Xiao Yufan to help the Lin family in times of crisis, but he also wanted the first child of Xiao Yufan and Jiayao to bear the Lin surname…
The first condition Xiao Yufan could still accept, and given the hidden strength of the Lin family, they probably wouldn’t encounter any crises. But the second one felt really frustrating. Why should his child bear the Lin surname?
But in this situation, if he didn’t agree, Old Man Lin probably wouldn’t let it go. He also didn’t want his woman to have a falling out with the Lin family. Moreover, if the hidden Lin family became his backing, it could be a significant force.
Of course, agreeing was one thing, but what he would do afterward was still up to him. A rogue? Xiao Yufan didn’t feel that way at all. Compared to the old man, he was still a bit lacking. After all, it was this old fox who forced him to agree.
While Xiao Yufan was unhappy, Old Man Lin was secretly pleased. This young man still wanted to compete with him. He knew that Xiao Yufan had more than one woman, and if he revealed that, his daughter-in-law would surely disagree.
Being able to control Situ Lingyu’s grandson felt very satisfying. Of course, if Xiao Yufan knew that his grandfather had once humiliated Old Man Lin, he would surely laugh heartily.
“Spirit Fox, I’m still one step ahead. When your great-grandson becomes a member of the Lin family, I wonder how your expression will be. I just love seeing you in pain, and your great-grandson will surely be a dragon among men!”
Old Man Lin thought to himself, his eyes already closed. Lin Ye looked at his father’s face, which had relaxed a bit, and a slight smile appeared at the corner of his mouth. For the hidden Lin family, the old man had sacrificed too much.
“Shouldn’t you change your address now? Calling me ‘old man’ makes me very uncomfortable…”
Not long after, Lin Zheng came out of his reverie. After all, he couldn’t show his feelings too obviously. It felt like he was gaining an advantage by having his granddaughter marry this guy.
“Grandpa!” Although Xiao Yufan was very unhappy, he still had to call him grandpa. After all, he was the elder and the head of the hidden Lin family…
“That’s more like it. Xiao Lan, prepare some good wine. Today, I’ll have a few drinks with my grandson-in-law!”
His hearty laughter seemed to make sure everyone knew. Xiao Yufan couldn’t help but roll his eyes, but seeing the rosy side of Lin Jiayao’s fair face, a warm feeling surged in his heart.
“Grandpa, my husband can’t drink too much. Don’t let him drink too much!”
Seeing her mother turn and walk into the house after hearing her grandfather’s words, Lin Jiayao cooed. It seemed like she hadn’t called her grandfather so affectionately in a long time.
“Haha, you’re not even married to Yufan yet, and you’re already siding with him. Who knows if you’ll still recognize me as your grandpa in the future!”
A glimmer of moisture appeared in the corner of his eye, but the old man wasn’t one to be sentimental and held back the feeling. It had been a long time since his granddaughter had been so close to him, and his heart ached. But now, all the barriers had disappeared.
And the direct cause of this change was this man…
“Are you feeling better now? Why were you so foolish? In that situation, rushing in would have been very dangerous!”
Gently holding Lin Jiayao’s jade-like hands, Xiao Yufan was somewhat displeased, but his eyes were filled with deep concern. This girl was too naive. In such a situation, she still dared to rush in.
If Guo Junyu hadn’t stopped in time, this girl’s condition would have been even worse. Even so, this girl still made him very heartbroken.
“I know, but I didn’t want my husband to be in danger either!”
Lin Jiayao’s long eyelashes fluttered, resembling a little girl admitting her mistake. The stunning beauty carried an intoxicating fragrance, and Xiao Yufan’s heart rippled.
With a woman like this, what more could one ask for?
“Go in. Letting an old man like me watch you young people show affection is disrespectful to the elderly…”
Watching the affectionate couple, Old Man Lin shook his head with a smile. Although this young man from the Situ family had a few more women, it was clear that Xiao Yufan truly loved his granddaughter. Given that, what more could he demand?
The younger generation has their own blessings. He had been managing the hidden Lin family for too long and was tired. Fortunately, his sons were quite capable, and the Lin family wouldn’t collapse anytime soon. It was time for him to learn to be at ease.
“Grandpa, how can you say such things!”
Blushing to the roots of her ears, Lin Jiayao gave her grandfather a reproachful look and immediately lowered her head. Old Man Lin just smiled and walked in first.
At the same time, the car that had raced with Xiao Yufan earlier stopped at the door, and two people got out. One was a girl with a delicate and stunning appearance, and the other was a boy with a sunny expression.
Of course, both looked to be around eighteen or nineteen, but they appeared very youthful…
“Isn’t that the car we just encountered? Why is it parked at our doorstep?”
Lin Youyou looked at Xiao Yufan’s sports car, her beautiful eyes filled with confusion. She didn’t remember having such a car at home, but then she thought of something, and a look of surprise appeared on her face.
“It seems my sister is back. Hehe, it’s been a long time since I’ve seen her. I wonder if she’s missed me…”
Leaving the somewhat sullen boy behind, Lin Youyou ran inside. Thinking of her sister whom she hadn’t seen in a long time, she felt excited, her fair face flushing red.
Children have their own destinies, and he was tired of carrying the burden of the hidden Lin family. Fortunately, his sons were capable, so the Lin family wouldn’t collapse anytime soon. It was time for him to enjoy some peace.
Seeing the old man’s expression, Xiao Yufan’s heart skipped a beat. Could he be asking me to do something I shouldn’t?
But soon, Xiao Yufan realized that Old Man Lin was indeed a cunning fox. He had given up the opportunity to hide the Guo family’s marriage proposal simply because Xiao Yufan seemed more valuable to him.
“So, if you can do what I’ve said, Xiaoyao will be your woman…” Old Man Lin asked with a smile after a dozen minutes, as if he had already secured Xiao Yufan. After all, he was the elder, and even if this young man was the grandson of Situ Lingyu, he was still his future grandson-in-law.
“Isn’t our Xiaoyao enough for you? You should know that the line of her suitors could stretch all the way to the capital!”
Seeing that Xiao Yufan hadn’t agreed, Old Man Lin feigned a bit of anger, his face darkening slightly. If Xiao Yufan didn’t agree, he seemed ready to force the issue.
“Alright, you win. I agree!”
Xiao Yufan was very unhappy. This old fox was practically selling his granddaughter. Not only did he want Xiao Yufan to help the Lin family in times of crisis, but he also wanted the first child of Xiao Yufan and Jiayao to bear the Lin surname…
The first condition was somewhat acceptable, and given the Lin family’s hidden strength, they probably wouldn’t face any real crisis. But the second one felt like a real pain. Why should his child bear the Lin surname?
But in this situation, if he didn’t agree, Old Man Lin probably wouldn’t relent. He didn’t want to cause any discord between his woman and the Lin family. Moreover, having the hidden Lin family as a backing could be a significant advantage.
Of course, agreeing was one thing, but what he did afterward was still up to him. A rogue? Xiao Yufan didn’t feel like one. Compared to the old man, he was still a bit lacking. After all, it was the old fox who had forced him to agree.
While Xiao Yufan was unhappy, Old Man Lin was secretly pleased. This young man thought he could outsmart him? He knew that Xiao Yufan had more than one woman. If he revealed that, his daughter-in-law would surely object.
Being able to control Situ Lingyu’s grandson felt very satisfying. Of course, if Xiao Yufan knew that his grandfather had once bested Old Man Lin, he would surely laugh heartily.
“Spirit Fox, I’m still one step ahead. When your great-grandson becomes a member of the Lin family, I wonder how you’ll react. I love seeing you in pain, and your great-grandson will surely be a dragon among men!”
Old Man Lin thought to himself, his eyes closing. Lin Ye looked at his father, noticing a sense of relief on his face, and a slight smile appeared on his lips. For the hidden Lin family, the old man had sacrificed so much.
“Shouldn’t you change how you address me now? Calling me ‘old man’ makes me uncomfortable…”
Before long, Lin Zheng snapped out of his reverie. After all, he couldn’t appear too obvious. It felt like he was gaining an advantage by having his granddaughter marry this guy.
“Grandpa!” Although Xiao Yufan was unhappy, he still had to call him that. After all, he was the elder and the head of the hidden Lin family…
“That’s more like it. Xiaolan, prepare some good wine. Today, I’ll have a few drinks with my grandson-in-law!”
His hearty laughter seemed to want everyone to know. Xiao Yufan couldn’t help but roll his eyes, but seeing Lin Jiayao’s blushing cheek, a warm feeling surged in his heart.
“Grandpa, my husband can’t drink too much. Don’t let him drink too much!”
Seeing her mother turn and walk into the house after hearing her grandfather’s words, Lin Jiayao cooed. It had been a long time since she had called him ‘grandpa’ so affectionately.
“Haha, you’re not even married to Yufan yet, and you’re already siding with him. Who knows if you’ll still recognize me as your grandpa in the future!”
A glimmer of moisture appeared in the corner of his eye, but the old man wasn’t one to show emotion. He held back the feeling. It had been a long time since his granddaughter had been so affectionate with him, and it pained him. But now, all the barriers had disappeared.
And the direct cause of this change was this man…
“Are you feeling better now? Why were you so foolish? Charging in like that could have been very dangerous!”
Gently holding Lin Jiayao’s delicate hands, Xiao Yufan was somewhat displeased, but his eyes were filled with deep concern. This girl was too naive. How could she charge in like that in such a situation?
If Guo Junyu hadn’t stopped in time, her situation could have been much worse. Even so, this girl still made him feel deeply distressed.
“I know, but I didn’t want my husband to be in danger either!”
Lin Jiayao’s long eyelashes fluttered, making her look like a little girl admitting her mistake. The stunning beauty carried an intoxicating fragrance, stirring ripples in Xiao Yufan’s heart.
With a woman like this, what more could one ask for?
“Go inside. It’s disrespectful to let an old man watch you young people show affection…”
Seeing the two of them so lovey-dovey, Old Man Lin shook his head with a smile. Although this young man from the Situ family had a few women, it was clear that Xiao Yufan truly loved his granddaughter. Given that, what more could he demand?
The younger generation has their own blessings. He had been managing the hidden Lin family for too long, but fortunately, his sons were capable. The Lin family wouldn’t fall anytime soon, and he should learn to take it easy.
“Grandpa, how can you say that!”
Blushing to the tips of her ears, Lin Jiayao shot a reproachful glance at her grandfather before lowering her head. Old Man Lin just smiled and walked in first.
At the same time, the car that had been racing with Xiao Yufan earlier stopped at the gate. Two people got out: a girl with delicate features and stunning beauty, and a boy with a sunny expression.
Both looked to be around eighteen or nineteen, but they appeared very youthful…
“Isn’t that the car we just encountered? Why is it parked at our doorstep?”
Lin Youyou looked at Xiao Yufan’s sports car, her beautiful eyes filled with confusion. She didn’t remember such a car at home, but then she thought of something, and a look of surprise appeared on her face.
“It seems my sister is back. Hehe, it’s been a long time since I’ve seen her. I wonder if she’s missed me…”
Leaving the somewhat sullen boy behind, Lin Youyou ran inside. Thinking of her sister, whom she hadn’t seen in a long time, she felt excited, her fair face flushing with joy.
At the same time, the car that had raced with Xiao Yufan earlier pulled up in front of the house. Out stepped two people: a girl with a fresh and beautiful appearance and a boy with a bright, sunny expression.
Of course, both looked about eighteen or nineteen years old but seemed quite innocent…
“Isn’t this the same car we met earlier? Why is it parked at our doorstep!” Lin You looked at Xiao Yufan’s sports car, her pretty eyes filled with confusion. She didn’t remember her family owning such a vehicle. But soon, she seemed to realize something, and a look of delight appeared on her face.
“It seems my sister has already come back. Hehe, I haven’t seen her in such a long time. I wonder if she’s missed me…”
Leaving the somewhat gloomy boy behind, Lin You rushed inside. Thinking of her long-lost sister, she felt excited, her fair face turning red with anticipation.
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