"What? What you just said to your son in the room was a lie?"
The village chief's wife lowered her voice and spoke.
"What else? Do you really want your son to marry the girl from the Lin family? It's up to you whether I agree or not."
The village chief frowned.
I didn't agree, but I also said it clearly. I couldn't do such a thing as lying to my son. Especially when it comes to such a big thing as getting married.
"How could you lie to your son about something like this? If he knew, he would be furious."
"What are you afraid of? I heard that the girl from the Lin family is already seventeen years old. If she doesn't get married soon, she will become an old maid."
"Our Liu He is a man, so it's normal for him to get married late. As long as we drag this matter out, when the Lin family can't stand it anymore, they will naturally find a husband for their daughter. By then, Liu He won't be able to blame us even if he wants to."
After listening to this, the village chief lowered his head and thought.
"Is this okay?"
"Why not? You, as his father, know exactly what kind of personality our Liu He has. If we don't pretend to agree now, he'll definitely make trouble with us."
"How long has the Lin family been in our village? Their reputation has become so bad. They will definitely be a big trouble in the future. Aren't you afraid of being implicated by the Lin family?"
After the village chief's wife finished speaking, she glared at the village chief.
Although my family is also a country family, but at least my head is also the head of the village. Compared with other families, it is considered to be quite good. How could I possibly look down on the Lin family, a family without foundation? Not to mention that my family has such a bad reputation.
village head:……
After thinking for a long time, the village chief finally nodded in agreement.
"Okay, I'll do as you say. But it's not easy to keep this a secret."
The village chief told the story of Liu He pleading for the Lin family. After listening, the village chief's wife waved her hand indifferently.
"I think what my son said makes sense. There's no need for you to go to the government office and ask. It's just such a small matter. Can't you, as the village chief, just make the decision directly?"
"Just listen to your son and let the Lin family stay. When the villagers ask about it, just say that higher-ups don't agree."
"This way, I can give an explanation to the villagers, and my son can also sell his products well. How great is that?"
The village chief frowned.
I have only been the village chief for two years, and my foundation is not stable yet. If I act recklessly like this, wouldn’t it be a huge loss if I get removed from my post later?
"If someone finds out, the consequences will be very serious."
The village chief's tone became serious.
"Oh, what are you afraid of? As long as we don't say anything about this matter, no one will know. As for the Lin family, I believe that the Lin family is not stupid. They won't be stupid enough to publicize such a thing, unless they don't want to stay in the village anymore."
While the couple was discussing in a low voice in the room, Liu He couldn't wait to find Lin Jinlian and share the good news with her.
At this time, no one in Lin Jinlian's family went out, waiting for good news from Liuhe.
As soon as Liu He appeared near Lin Dongming's house, the Lin family saw him and rushed forward, wanting to pull Liu He into the house to question him.
"Dad, Mom, Brother, wait."
Lin Jinlian hurriedly stopped him.
"Just talk about it outside. Don't bring anyone into the house, or else rumors will spread."
Lin Jinshan curled his lips.
They were all country folk, not ladies from wealthy families, yet they were trying to imitate the ways of the noble ladies. Didn't they come into contact with a few men when they were fleeing famine?
"Sister, we're all from the same village, there's no need to be so particular. Besides, you're not alone at home, and we're here with you. Who would gossip?"
Lin Dongming nodded.
"Well, your brother is right. We are from the countryside, so why should we be so particular?"
"If this were to be said outside and heard by others, it would be even more detrimental to our family."
Lin Jinlian wanted to stop him, but when she looked up, she saw that Liu He had already reached the gate of the yard. She swallowed the words that were about to come out of her mouth.
The family 'warmly' pulled Liu He into the yard, said a few polite words to him, and then tactfully changed the topic to business.
After learning from Liu He that there was hope for their situation, Lin Dongming and his family finally breathed a sigh of relief.
"Uncle, aunt, I want to talk to Jinlian alone. Is that okay?"
Things have not been fully done yet, and Lin Dongming did not dare to offend Liu He at this time.
"Okay, okay! Why not? Go ahead and tell me."
After Lin Dongming finished speaking, he pulled Lin Jinshan and his mother back to the room.
Only Lin Jinlian and Liu He were left in the yard.
"Jinlian, I've already told my parents about this. Don't worry, your family will definitely not be driven away."
Lin Jinlian looked at Liu He with gratitude.
"Liu He, thank you so much this time. If it weren't for you, I don't know what would happen to our family."
After Lin Jinlian finished speaking, her eyes instantly turned red, as if she had suffered some great injustice.
Seeing his beloved's tearful eyes, Liu He felt so distressed that he raised his hand to wipe Lin Jinlian's tears. However, Lin Jinlian cleverly dodged his move.
"Haha, Jinlian, you don't have to be so polite to me. Sooner or later, we will be a family."
Lin Jinlian: ...
She disliked Liu He in her heart, but she smiled shyly on her face.
"Liu He, it's too early to talk about this now. You should go back first, so that others won't see you and gossip about you."
After hearing this, Liu He thought Lin Jinlian was just shy.
"Haha, Jinlian, then, I'll go back first. Once this crisis is over, I'll have my parents bring someone to propose marriage."
Lin Jinlian was stunned.
Liu He seemed okay on the surface, but I didn't expect him to be so rude.
Should I tell a girl like me about this marriage proposal?
"Well, let's talk about it after this matter is over."
I don’t know when this trend will pass, and by then, who knows what changes may have taken place. The most important thing now is to stabilize it first.
As soon as Liu He left, Lin Dongming and the other two walked out of the house.
"Daughter, what did Liu He say to you?"
Lin Jinlian looked indifferent.
"Nothing. What can I say to him?"
After saying this, Lin Jinlian returned to the house.
Lin Jinshan looked at Lin Jinlian's back and snorted in disdain. He said in a low voice.
"Humph, Dad, Mom, look, my sister is so capable now. She's taking us family members less and less seriously. She doesn't even discuss anything with us anymore."
Lin Dongming was so happy at the moment that the matter had been resolved that he had no time to listen to Lin Jinshan's provocative words.
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