But Lin Luo had already made it clear that she didn't want him, so she didn't dare to gamble.

Turning their attention to Lin Yu, they realized that although this second cousin was a bit dull, perhaps he was like their uncle, someone who would care for others.

Thinking this, Qiao Yan'er turned her gaze to Lin Yu again.

Lin's mother noticed that her eyes kept darting between her two sons, which startled her so much that she couldn't block her gaze.

It wasn't that she looked down on her niece, but her personality was just like her second sister-in-law's, and she wouldn't dare to have such a daughter-in-law.

Besides, she knows her own son well. Seeing how much Lin Luo disliked her, she really did.

Although her second son didn't express his opinion, that's just how he is; his silence is the best response.

If he were to actually express his opinion, it would likely be because he is extremely disliked.

Just as she was thinking this, Lin Yu, who was being stared at intently by Qiao Yan'er, suddenly spoke.

"Then I might as well become a monk."

Lin's mother didn't expect him to be so sharp-tongued, and lightly patted his arm in annoyance.

But the corners of her mouth couldn't help but curl up slightly.

She quickly suppressed the criticism, saying that this was her own niece, and while others could say whatever they wanted, she herself couldn't kick her when she was down.

Grandpa Qiao was also quite angry at his granddaughter's shameless behavior.

Pointing at Uncle Qiao, he cursed, "Hurry up and take this disgraceful thing away. If she keeps making a scene, I'll make sure you all leave with nothing when we get back."

Even with such words, Uncle Qiao knew that his father was truly angry.

He quickly reassured them, "Father, don't be angry. I'll take them away right away."

As Uncle Qiao spoke, he stopped holding back and dragged one out with each hand. Seeing that he only had two hands, he could only hold onto one and not the other.

He had no choice but to ask his nephew for help.

"Jingchun, help me carry Guangzong out."

Then he looked at Qiao Zhuer and said, "Zhuer, you are not allowed to imitate your sister's nonsense."

Although Qiao Zhuer had a similar personality to her older sister, she was the second child in the family, with an older sister and a younger brother, so she was not as favored as Qiao Yaner.

Her mother's slap had stunned her, and when she came to her senses, she heard that her grandfather was going to deduct her sister's dowry. How could she dare to cause any trouble?

She nodded obediently and followed her father out.

However, his eyes still couldn't help but wander around the Lin family's courtyard.

But in her heart, she was also calculating how many chances she had of marrying into the family.

After all, if she could really marry one of her two cousins, given her aunt's family's current circumstances, wouldn't good days be just around the corner?

With this in mind, Qiao Zhuer had already made up her mind to marry into the Lin family.

In order to leave a good impression on her aunt's family, Qiao Zhuer pretended to be shy and gave an apologetic smile.

"Aunt, Uncle, my sister was wrong today. Zhu'er apologizes on her behalf and asks for your forgiveness."

As she spoke, she even curtsied, mimicking the mannerisms of city girls.

However, if she had acted a little better and hadn't kept glancing back and forth between Lin Yu and Lin Luo at this moment, it would have looked even more convincing.

Lin's mother didn't see through her little schemes, but felt somewhat gratified. At least among her second brother's children, there was one who could see things clearly.

However, Lin Jiujiu saw through her thoughts at a glance.

If she were truly so innocent and kind, she should have stopped her sister from exchanging her rouge for her younger sister's gold hairpin.

Instead of waiting until things are beyond repair and then putting on a show of apologizing in front of them.

Saying that her older sister is immature is just a way to put her sister down and make herself stand out.

Her level of manipulative behavior was no match for Lin Jiujiu.

However, Lin Jiujiu had no intention of exposing it.

Watching my second uncle's family come and go in such a hurry.

After the troublesome family left, Old Mrs. Qiao looked at everyone and then asked.

Why hasn't Yun'er come back?

Lin Yun'er was Lin's mother's first child and Qiao's first granddaughter, so she was still somewhat different in Qiao's eyes.

That girl was also a sentimental person. Knowing that she had been implicated by her family and was not doing well in her husband's family, the old lady was also a little worried about her.

Lin's mother was also eagerly awaiting her daughter's return.

Originally, considering the distance between the Qiao family and the Liang family, Lin Yun'er and her husband should have arrived first.

However, even though the Qiao family had come all this way, Lin Yun'er and her husband hadn't even been seen, so Lin's mother couldn't help but feel a little worried.

But considering that her mother-in-law had agreed so readily at the Liang family home that day, could she have gone back on her word?

The more Lin's mother thought about it, the more anxious she became.

Lin Jiujiu noticed her mother's worry and thought for a moment before saying, "Mother, why don't we have my eldest brother drive the car to meet them? Maybe something happened on the way and they're delayed."

After Lin Jiujiu finished speaking, Lin Ze immediately followed suit.

“I’m going to pick up my eldest sister, which means I’ll take her to the Liang family. I’ll bring her, Hua-ge’er, and Yu-jie’er back with me.”

As for his brother-in-law, forget about him. He can't even protect his wife. What kind of man is he?

It has to be said that Lin Ze's words carried some resentment towards Liang Laosan.

Thinking about the kind of life her daughter had lived in her husband's family all these years, Lin's mother sighed inwardly.

"Sigh, we are the ones who have wronged her. Otherwise, Yun'er wouldn't have suffered so much scorn all these years."

Lin Jiujiu knew why her mother said that.

After thinking for a moment, she said, "Mother, since my eldest sister is back this time, why don't we let her and her child stay at home for a while longer? There will be a lot of things to do at home in the future. If my brother-in-law is willing, we can let them stay and help out. Anyway, we have plenty of space at home, so it won't make a difference if they have to eat and stay."

Hua Ge'er is of school age now. Since we're going to hire tutors for the little ones anyway, it's the same whether we teach one or two. It'll be good for them to learn more characters for the future.

Lin Jiujiu's words were taken for granted, and Lin's mother was naturally pleased.

However, Lin's father frowned.

"I'm afraid the Liang family won't agree."

After all, Liang Xing was a strong laborer, and even their daughter would work in the fields regularly.

Why would the Liang family release them?

Besides, having your son and grandson live with your wife at her parents' home is practically the same as having them marry into your family.

The Liang family will definitely not agree.

Lin Jiujiu wasn't worried about this. As the saying goes, money makes the world go round, and she didn't believe there was anything money couldn't do. If there was, it was because the money wasn't enough.

Lin Jiujiu did not refute her father's words, but instead went along with them.

"This is just my idea; we'll have to see what my older sister and brother-in-law think later."

His brother-in-law is such a caring person that he would never object.

If so, and he's willing to disregard his child's future for the sake of his own pride, there's nothing she can do.

After all, she couldn't possibly encourage her older sister to divorce her husband just for this.

The world is not very kind to divorced women. She can't like someone herself, so she encourages her older sister to do the same.

Just as the group was talking, a person appeared at the door.

Hearing Lin Jiujiu's words, she suddenly said, "I do."