Grandpa Lin put down his chopsticks, looked up at Mrs. Lin, and said earnestly, "Only frivolous women would be seduced by lowlifes, and virtuous women would stay away from men with ulterior motives. Lin Feng likes Lin Dafeng, and your repeated obstruction of his marriage will only provoke his resistance."
"Whether shoes fit or not, only the try will tell. Whether a marriage will be happy or not, only the future will tell. Lin Feng's future is his own decision. You have already fulfilled your obligations as parents by disapproving of this marriage and trying to dissuade him."
Grandpa Lin looked at Lin Feng and said, “Lin Feng, none of us here approve of this marriage. It’s not that Lin Dafeng is bad, but Lin Yu is too despicable and really unpleasant. If you insist on marrying her, we can only agree.”
Lin Qinghuan looked at Lin Feng and saw that Lin Feng's expression was complicated. He must be doubting whether his persistence was the right thing to do.
Lin Feng looked at Lin Qinghuan, "Qinghuan, has Lin Yu really affected the family's reputation?"
Lin Qinghuan said firmly, "It will affect the family's reputation, but you are marrying Lin Dafeng. You think Lin Dafeng is worth your sacrifice, and you have feelings for her. You can follow your heart and marry her."
"When choosing a wife, look for someone who is virtuous and kind. She is filial to her mother and loves her younger brother. She is sure to be a good wife and mother. Just listen to the rumors and gossip and don't pay too much attention to them."
Lin Qinghuan looked at Grandpa Lin and chuckled, "Grandpa must have seen Lin Dafeng's strengths, which is why he didn't stop you from proposing marriage."
"Lin Dafeng is smart, knows how to make choices, and is flexible. She's a good girl. If she didn't have a father with terrible character, a younger brother who holds her back, and a sickly mother, there would be plenty of men who would want to marry her," Grandpa Lin said.
Lin Feng's eyes lit up upon hearing this. "I saw how hard she works every day without complaint. She's a gentle and kind girl, which is why I want to marry her."
Lin's father and mother exchanged a glance, and their dissatisfaction with Lin Dafeng dissipated considerably.
Lin Piaoxue glared at Lin Qinghuan and left the main room with a cold face.
Lin Dafeng stood in the courtyard, staring intently at the gate. Li Lan stood nervously beside her and asked, "Dafeng, has Lin Feng changed his mind and is unwilling to come and propose marriage?"
Lin Chong and Lin Wei's faces showed a hint of anger. How could Lin Feng go back on his word and break his promise? How could their eldest sister face people in the future?
Lin Fusheng looked at Lin Yu and said sternly, "Second son, for the sake of your three children, you should stop fooling around with other women and live a good life with your wife!"
"Yes! Second brother, for Da Feng's sake, and for your two sons' bright future, you should calm down," Lin Zeng kindly advised.
Lin Yu lowered his head, not daring to say a word.
Lin Qing patted Lin Chong on the shoulder, saying that having a father like Lin Yu was truly a great misfortune in life.
"Be patient. Since Lin Feng said he would come to propose marriage, he shouldn't go back on his word. Perhaps we should trust him," Lin Qing comforted him.
Upon hearing this, Lin Dafeng's dim eyes lit up, and her gaze towards the door was filled with hope. She wanted to believe in Lin Feng and that he would not let her down.
But even before she met Lin Feng, she still couldn't calm down.
Lin Yu looked up at his family and saw that they were all staring longingly at the front door. He suddenly felt a sense of guilt. It was all because of his willfulness and debauchery that his family had been dragged down.
Lin Fusheng looked at Lin Yu with a helpless expression and sighed, "What a mess!"
"Father!" Lin Yu said nervously.
Looking at Li Lan, whose face was tense and distressed, Lin Fusheng said angrily, "If you ruin Da Feng's marriage, I'll beat you to death."
"Father, I've been behaving myself lately," Lin Yu said.
"Behave yourself now, and you must be well-behaved in the future. Otherwise, when you get old and can't work anymore, Lin Chong and Lin Wei will leave you in a cave to starve to death," Lin Fusheng threatened.
Lin Yu's expression changed drastically, and he said anxiously, "Dad, how could you say that? It will set a bad example for the child."
“You’re unreliable. You haven’t fulfilled your duties as a father. Why should I take care of you in your old age?” Lin Fusheng said righteously.
Lin Yu blushed and was speechless. After a long while, he said, "I will change in the future."
"You'd better keep your word," Lin Fusheng said.
Lin Chong turned to look at Lin Yu, "Father, you've said you'd change countless times, but you only ever kept your word that one time."
Lin Yu, his neck stiff with embarrassment and anger, said, "I will definitely keep my word this time."
Lin Chong scoffed, saying that if Lin Yu could change his philandering ways, even a dog would change its nature of eating excrement.
Lin Dafeng and Li Lan glanced at Lin Yu with disbelief, then continued looking towards the door.
“Father, Erzhu saw you coming out of Widow Li’s house a couple of days ago,” Lin Wei said.
Lin Yu's face flushed red, and he stubbornly denied it, saying, "He's talking nonsense. Erzhu must be seeing things."
"Oh! Whatever you say goes!" Lin Wei said indifferently.
His tone was one of disbelief.
Lin Feng and the Lin family appeared at the gate of Lin Dafeng's house. Lin Dafeng's eyes shone brightly, and Li Lan and Lin Fusheng breathed a sigh of relief. They had finally waited for this moment!
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