When Lin Xue cried as if her tears were falling like raindrops, her parents and younger brother standing opposite her all showed expressions of disbelief.
Although Lin Xue repeatedly emphasized in her letter that her new husband had promised that whenever he had free time, he would personally accompany her to Shanghai to visit her family.
However, in the eyes of Lin Xue's parents, these words were perhaps just something Mo Yuan used to appease Lin Xue's emotions.
Not to mention the long distance from eastern Shandong to Shanghai, the hardships of the journey, and the considerable expenses involved.
Given Mo Yuan's family's financial situation, how could they possibly be willing to spend this money on something that seems futile?
For a family living in a remote mountain village, being able to marry a girl from the city for free was like a windfall! They must have been treating Lin Xue like a rare treasure, protecting her with utmost care, for fear of losing her at the slightest mistake.
Therefore, why would they be willing to risk spending money to travel thousands of miles to Shanghai to visit them?
As for the beautiful promises Lin Xue described in her letter, they were nothing more than lies fabricated by Mo Yuan to please Lin Xue.
Therefore, they didn't take it seriously. In their original assumption, they probably wouldn't see their daughter again in this lifetime.
It's important to understand that the incredibly difficult decision made back then actually determined the current situation.
Even if Lin Xue really came here, they would still worry deep down that her aunt's family would make some unreasonable demands.
Otherwise, how could they be so heartless as to abandon their beloved daughter in the countryside and leave her to fend for herself?
At least, staying in the countryside, although life is quite tough, means you can still make your own decisions.
Returning to bustling Shanghai would be like jumping into a fire pit. That old man has a truly heinous criminal record, capable of torturing people to death!
Whenever they think of this, Mr. and Mrs. Lin Zhennan feel a wave of fear.
However, when they actually saw Lin Xue standing alive and well before them, all their previous worries vanished instantly. After all, this was their beloved daughter, whom they had always cherished and loved dearly!
It's been several years since we last met, how could I not miss you?
Lin Zhennan and his wife excitedly exclaimed, "Xiaoxue, my daughter!" Before they finished speaking, they couldn't wait to rush forward and hug Lin Xue.
Just then, a fit young man rushed over like an arrow, shouting, "Sister! It's me, Lin Lei!"
In an instant, the family was finally reunited, and the atmosphere was extremely warm. Many onlookers cheered happily, witnessing this happy and touching moment together.
Lin Xue and her family embraced each other in tears, and it took them a while to calm down amidst the onlookers. Looking at her younger brother, who bore a striking resemblance to her, she couldn't help but sigh.
"Oh my, Xiao Lei has grown so much! Time flies! It's been years since I last saw him. My impression of him is still that of a twelve or thirteen-year-old!"
Upon hearing these words, Lin Lei couldn't help but feel shy, and a slight blush rose to his face.
Seeing this, Lin Zhennan, standing to the side, smiled and explained, "That's right, look at you, you've grown into a beautiful young lady. Xiao Lei is only two years younger than you, so of course he's grown into a young man too, he's eighteen this year! It's just that these past few years, we've been wandering around, and haven't had many opportunities to properly teach him. Sigh... Thinking about it, we really feel guilty. Your father and I have let you two down, making you two suffer with us at such a young age."
If I had known things would turn out this way, I should have bowed my head and apologized to those people back then. Even if only I suffered, it would have been better than my whole family being implicated!
Just then, his wife, Wang Wanru, quickly reached out to stop him from continuing. She said anxiously, "Alright, alright, stop saying such discouraging things! We're family, how can we be so different? When things happen, we naturally have to face them together. If you can't even handle this little difficulty, what kind of family are you? Besides, if you were really so weak and incompetent, I would definitely be the first to disagree! Alright, alright, let's hurry home and not let people laugh at us here!"
Hearing his wife's words, Lin Zhennan finally stopped his grief. Lin Xue then took the opportunity to quickly introduce Mo Yuan to the rest of the family.
"Dad, Mom, little brother, this is Mo Yuan, my love!" As Lin Xue's clear and firm voice rang out, Lin Zhennan and his wife's gazes involuntarily focused on the young man before them. Although they had already learned that Lin Xue had married a poor boy from the countryside, the visual impact of seeing Mo Yuan standing in front of them still left them stunned.
It must be said that Mr. and Mrs. Lin Zhennan did feel somewhat uneasy. After all, they had always hoped that Lin Xue could return to the city, find a suitable partner, and live a happy and fulfilling life. However, now, seeing Mo Yuan beside their daughter, they couldn't help but feel a pang of guilt and self-reproach. If it weren't for their family's situation, perhaps Lin Xue would have already happily returned to the city, freely and unrestrainedly searching for her ideal husband. But reality was so cruel; their daughter had chosen Mo Yuan without hesitation.
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