Chapter 159 Parental Thoughts

Mr. Lin fell silent after hearing this, and his expression did not look good as he held the teacup.

Mrs. Lin spoke from the side.

"Master, things have come to this. Do you really want to wait until Zhizhi leaves us forever before you regret it?"

Upon hearing this, Mr. Lin put the teacup on the table angrily.

"You are an ignorant woman, what do you know? Don't you have any idea about the Li family's current situation? Li Xiao is no longer worthy of Zhizhi. What's wrong with the young master of the Ma family? He is handsome and has a rich family background."

Mrs. Lin wiped her tears after hearing this.

"Don't think I don't know that you just want my Zhizhi to arrange a marriage for you. The Ma family has a wide range of businesses, and you have been wanting to curry favor with this marriage for a long time.

Lin Yihang, I'm telling you, from now on, I will never allow you to force Zhizhi again. If anything happens to my Zhizhi, I won't live anymore."

Seeing that there were outsiders present and that his wife was threatening him in this way, Mr. Lin was even more furious.

"It seems that you have lost your mind."

Su Hanchu watched the two people arguing and thought for a moment before speaking.

"Master Lin, can you please allow me to say a few words?"

Mr. Lin nodded helplessly.

"Madam Jun, please speak."

Su Hanchu held the teacup and spoke slowly.

"Master Lin, parents' love for their children is a long-term plan. I believe that your initial thought must have been for Xiuzhi's future life.

Even what you cared about from the beginning to the end was not a marriage relationship that could bring you benefits, but your daughter's happiness. You should hope that Xiuzhi could marry well and live a prosperous life in the future without having to worry about a few taels of silver.

But Master Lin, the marriage between Xiuzhi and Li Xiao was arranged by you and Li Xiao's father. Xiuzhi was originally a lady raised in the boudoir, so she naturally accepted the husband chosen by her parents.

They've been engaged for three years, and Xiuzhi has been waiting to marry Li Xiao. It's hard for her to accept marrying someone else, which I think is understandable."

Seeing that someone was so sure of his behavior as a father, Mr. Lin's expression gradually improved and he picked up the tea and took a sip.

"Mrs. Jun is very good at perceiving people's thoughts. You are right. I have always been worried that Xiuzhi would not have a good life in the future. If Li Xiao's father were still alive, I would also be happy to see this marriage happen. After all, it was decided several years ago."

Jun Moye spoke slowly from the side.

"Master Lin, we all understand your concern for your daughter's future life, but Li Xiao is a handsome man, intelligent, and even a martial arts expert. He is brave and resourceful. It is not impossible for him to become a general like his father in the future.

What's important is that he has a sincere heart towards Miss Lin. When his family fell on hard times, he was willing to let her go and let her choose someone better. You saw how heartbroken he was just now when Miss Lin was so heartbroken. He can't fake it."

Mr. Lin looked hesitant after hearing this.

Jun Moye picked up the teacup and spoke slowly.

"Master Lin, have you ever heard of a saying?"

Master Lin spoke upon hearing this.

"Please speak, Master Jun."

Jun Moye slowly took a sip of tea.

"Don't despise the young and poor. One day you will rise up with the wind and lead the army and seize the general."

Mr. Lin was shocked when he heard this, and then spoke in embarrassment.

"Master Jun, Madam Jun, even if I'm willing to help you now, the Ma family will come to pick up the bride in seven days. This really puts me in a difficult position."

Su Hanchu spoke upon hearing this.

"Master Lin, that depends on whether you want a living daughter or a dead one. You saw Xiuzhi's condition today with your own eyes. I got her farewell letter today and rushed over to save her. Next time, I won't be so lucky."

Upon hearing this, Mr. Lin fell silent again, his face conflicted.

Mrs. Lin spoke anxiously.

"Master, please grant their wish. We have watched Li Xiao grow up. He is a reliable child. We have seen how much he has cared about Zhizhi over the years. Although the Ma family is a good one, our Zhizhi has had the experience of having an engagement broken off. Even if she marries him, there is no guarantee that others will not find fault with her."

Mr. Lin was silent again and looked at Su Hanchu and the others.

"Then according to Master Jun and Madam Jun, how should our Lin family end this matter?"

Su Hanchu thought about it.

"Master Lin, Xiuzhi died suddenly tonight, didn't she? Your Lin family doesn't only have this one daughter, so there must be someone engaged, right? Why don't you invite the Ma family to come and discuss marrying off another daughter, or cancel this marriage?"

After hearing this, Mr. Lin looked at Su Hanchu and spoke.

"Did Madam Jun already plan to take Xiuzhi away when she came?"

Su Hanchu smiled and spoke when he heard this.

"Master Lin, Xiuzhi, no matter where she is, she is still your daughter. We are connected by blood, and no one can stop us. For now, the best way is to announce Xiuzhi's sudden death. Once this is over, I will bring Xiuzhi back. Then Master Lin and Madam Lin can announce that they have adopted a daughter, and we can have a happy ending."

After hearing this, Mr. Lin fell silent again, his brows furrowed, his expression changed several times, and finally he stood up and walked out with mixed feelings, leaving a word in a deep tone.

"Forget it, just take her away. From now on, there will be no Lin Xiuzhi in the Lin family anymore."

Seeing this, Mrs. Lin hurriedly stood up.

"master………"

Su Hanchu walked over, supported Mrs. Lin and spoke.

"Mrs. Lin, this is already the best possible outcome."

Mrs. Lin held Su Hanchu's hand eagerly.

"Good children, thank you so much. Please wait a moment. Don't be so anxious to take Xiuzhi away. I'll get her something."

After saying that, he left in a hurry.

Su Hanchu and Jun Moye looked at each other, and finally walked towards Lin Xiuzhi's room.

Li Xiao and Lin Xiuzhi, who were originally talking, hurriedly loosened their clasped hands when they saw the two men come in.

Su Hanchu took out the water bag and handed it to Lin Xiuzhi.

"Take a few more sips. It should help your throat."

Li Xiao took it hurriedly.

"Thank you, ma'am."

Then he fed Lin Xiuzhi a lot of spiritual spring water.

After drinking it, Lin Xiuzhi looked at Su Hanchu with an anxious expression.

"Madam, my parents..."

Su Hanchu naturally knew what she wanted to ask and spoke calmly.

"Your father asked me to take you away, but Xiuzhi, after you leave the Lin family, you will no longer be the eldest daughter of the Lin family. You must think it over carefully."

This time, Lin Xiuzhi looked at Li Xiao.

Li Xiao finally spoke as if he had made a decision.

"You rest first, I'll go see my uncle."

When Lin Xiuzhi heard this, tears welled up in her eyes and she reached out to grab his sleeve.

"So you still don't want to take me away, right?"