Chapter 82: Child Marriage

The next day, Little Peach Blossom saw her long-lost brother Song Yi. She was so happy that she hid to the side and chattered away with him. They talked about everything, whether there was something to say or not. Children can always find topics to talk about. Moreover, Song Yi was a shy and gentle person. He listened to everything Little Peach Blossom said and nodded from time to time.

To Little Peach Blossom, Brother Song Yi was a gentle older brother, and she liked him very much.

The two families prepared for a while and then set off on two bicycles.

Little Peach Blossom was held in Yin Qing's arms and sat on the back of the bicycle. All the way, Little Peach Blossom's clear laughter filled the air, making everyone feel happy.

The village of Xiaolin was bustling with activity that day, mainly because it was the birthday of Old Man Lin of the Lin family. His fiftieth birthday is a good age in the countryside. Some old men don't even live to be fifty. This old man of the Lin family will probably live to be sixty or seventy after he turns fifty, which is very enviable.

With Old Man Lin's sons all successful and his daughters married well, he has such good fortune. It's no wonder that many people come to share in his joy, especially on his birthday. Even if they don't get any joy, given Old Man Lin's current status in Xiaolin Village, they still have to come to wish him a happy birthday. Don't forget, the team leader is Old Man Lin's second son.

"Hey, Old Lin, congratulations!"

"Haha, yes, congratulations! Your son and daughter are both successful, that's amazing."

"Yes, Old Lin, it's a joyous day. May you have boundless happiness and live a long and healthy life."

"I must live to at least ninety-nine!"

Old Lin squinted, grinning from ear to ear, "Oh dear, who can live that long? I don't have that kind of luck." Although he said that, everyone else would surely flatter him, saying, "You do have that kind of luck; if you don't, then nobody else does either!"

For his birthday celebration, Old Lin put on a brand-new Zhongshan suit and wore a hat with a five-pointed star on his head, looking particularly dashing. Those who came to offer their birthday wishes were all amazed; the Lin family had indeed become wealthy.

Not to mention his third son, who works as a worker in town, there's also a team leader in Xiaolin Village, not to mention his eldest son, who is the deputy factory director in town.

The deputy factory director is someone everyone looks up to. I never expected the eldest son of the Lin family to have such ability, and he's still so young. You can imagine how promising he is!

As three such accomplished fathers, Old Man Lin is truly the envy of everyone.

But there's nothing they can do; their success is their own achievement. Thinking about their own brat only makes them angrier. People really are different.

Among the Lin family, Yin Qing and the others arrived last. Lin Guangyi, who lives in the village, got up early to entertain the guests. Lin Laosan, Lin Guangxing, also returned from town early in the morning with his wife and children. His youngest daughter, Lin Guangping, also returned with her son-in-law and children. Today can be considered a rare moment of family reunion.

Lin Guangxing was the first to see his elder brother Lin Guangsheng, and quickly greeted him with a smile: "Brother, you've arrived." Then he looked at Yin Qing: "Sister-in-law, and Little Peach Blossom too."

"Yes, third brother," Yin Qing and his wife greeted him as well.

"Big brother, come on, there are quite a few people at home now, let's go inside first." It wasn't appropriate for his eldest brother to entertain guests outside, so Lin Guangxing tactfully invited them inside. As for Song Feng, who was with his eldest brother, Lin Guangxing had never met him before, but anyone who could come with his eldest brother must have a different status.

"Director Song, shall we go in?" Lin Guangsheng asked Song Feng.

Lin Guangxing was also shocked this time. The factory manager?!

Song Feng smiled and said, "Since you're here to wish your elders a happy birthday, let's go and wish them a happy birthday first."

Lin Guangsheng looked at the third brother.

Lin Guangxing quickly said, "Father is over here." Then he led the group of people the way.

Old Man Lin was listening to everyone's congratulations in the crowd. He wasn't surprised to see the boss coming over, but he was shocked to see the factory manager next to the boss.

Old Man Lin still remembered Song Feng. The other party had come to thank him specifically for the flower shop incident. Although he hadn't come back since, how could Old Man Lin forget someone like that!

Upon seeing the other person approaching, Old Man Lin quickly stood up.

The others were a little confused by Old Man Lin's actions, but they also looked over.

They recognized Lin Guangsheng; he was the eldest son of the Lin family, the deputy factory director. But they didn't recognize the people next to him.

Some of the people who had seen Song Feng visit before still remembered him. They stared wide-eyed in disbelief, but then they realized it made sense. Lin Guangsheng was already the deputy factory director, and it wasn't unusual for the factory director to come when the deputy factory director's father was celebrating his birthday.

"Congratulations, sir! May your happiness be as boundless as the Eastern Sea and your longevity as enduring as the Southern Mountain pine."

"Director Song, hello, hello. I really didn't expect someone as busy as you to be able to take the time to come. I'm truly ashamed."

"Haha, old man, you're mistaken. I'm here to share in the joy."

"Alright, let's share in the joy. Guang Sheng, you must make sure to treat Factory Director Song well."

Lin Guangsheng smiled and said, "Then I'll take the factory manager inside first."

"You all need to go inside quickly," Old Man Lin urged.

He couldn't possibly keep such an important person from coming to celebrate his birthday while he chatted with them in the crowd, and they didn't have much in common anyway, so he wasn't angry at all when Lin Guangsheng said that.

Anyway, the fact that the boss came is already a great honor for him, so he doesn't ask for anything else.

The others had hoped to get closer to the factory manager, but Lin Guangsheng had already led his men into the house.

Some people craned their necks to look, while others couldn't help but say, "Lin Guangsheng is really something else; he even managed to invite the factory director."

"That's right, the two seem to have a very good relationship."

"Old Lin, your eldest son is really amazing. You're so lucky; all your sons are more capable than the last."

"By the way, Old Lin, is your eldest son going to be betrothed? My relative has a son who is exceptionally good-looking and comes from a well-off family."

"Don't say such embarrassing things. Who is Lin Guangsheng? He would never arrange a marriage between children. When Xiao Taohua grows up, she can choose whomever she wants!"

"So what if this is an arranged marriage? Just because things are good now doesn't mean they'll stay good forever."

"Have you forgotten something? Are you sure you can make that decision?"

The person who was speaking hesitated for a moment; he really didn't dare.

It wasn't just because of Lin Guangsheng's position as deputy factory director, but also because Xiao Taohua was secretly treated like a Fuwa (a mascot of the Chinese zodiac).

If he were to actually take action, just imagine the scene. Unless his relatives are truly exceptionally powerful, he'd likely be the first one to face divine retribution.

Just as the heavens seemed to unleash a bolt from the blue, the crowd fell silent.

They looked at each other, and thought, "Good heavens, someone must have offended God."

All eyes immediately turned to the person who had just arranged the betrothal.

The man was also terrified, trembling all over: "I, I didn't say anything, I didn't say anything."

Someone muttered under their breath, "Serves him right!"

Is it something he could fabricate about little peach blossoms?

Don't you even know who Little Peach Blossom is?!

That's God's favorite daughter!

(End of this chapter)