Chapter 151: Chapter 119: Lin Family’s Xuelin (Part 2)
"I’m not really sure. When I met him, it wasn’t possible to discuss this matter. Originally, I planned to ask Xiao Ling about it, but then decided against it. It’d be better if you ask instead. Yang Liqun may have a dean for a dad and some family capital, but personally, not much capability. He’s the only son in the family, with several older sisters above him. If Xiao Ling were to marry him, she’d have to live with three generations together and deal with those older sister-in-laws; it’s tough."
Mr. Lin glared at her and scolded, "Look at you, all grown up; can’t you talk properly? Having siblings in the family is normal, how could you mind having too many people? But since this person doesn’t have much capability, it’s better to forget about this match.
The Yang Family, Old Yang toys with words, smiling all day but full of sneaky thoughts! Back home, he still has his first wife and two kids. Dean Yang is quite decent, but the family situation is too messy. If that Yang something isn’t capable and is the only son, Old Yang will probably bring his two sons from back home to Beijing.
His first wife hasn’t remarried, and every year when he goes back home, he only takes his sons and grandsons, no one else. The family conditions are too complicated, and there will be a lot of any matters in the future. Even if the Yang Family has substantial wealth, how much could it withstand the turmoil? That Yang something plus Xiao Ling wouldn’t stand a chance against even a child in terms of family dynamics, let alone the two brothers back home. Better to nip this in the bud and look for someone else!"
Chen Jingru was even more bewildered upon hearing this, staring at the old man and old lady.
Mrs. Lin glanced at the clock, "The eldest’s family, go wake up Xiao Lin, and tell her we need to ask what’s going on. Get her up quickly, lest her grandfather lashes her directly with a whip. Liyin, elaborate on how far they’ve progressed? Has this man had any previous relationship? How old is he?"
Watching Chen Jingru hurriedly walk out, Lin Liyin regrettably patted her mouth, looking at the old lady with sorrow, "Mom, this time Xiao Ling will hate me to death. Why can’t I control my mouth?"
Mrs. Lin gave her a sideways glance and said with a chuckle, "Haha, not bad, weren’t you able to hold back a few days ago? Why’d she hate you? The whole hospital knows about it, and when people ask me, I’ll have to hide at home, afraid to go out."
Mr. Lin glared at Lin Liyin and gestured to his youngest daughter to speak quickly.
Lin Liyin looked helplessly at her husband beside her and slowly said, "That man probably dated someone before, but now there’s definitely no one. I truly don’t know what stage Xiao Lin and he have reached. They haven’t reported being in a relationship yet. A couple of days ago, I specifically waited outside the canteen. Found them in the canteen with the man getting food, just the two sitting in a corner, chatting and laughing. Usually, Xiao Lin’s face is cold to others, but she smiles sweetly in front of him, sometimes whispering together. Later, I inquired, and for the past two weeks, Xiao Ling has been taken to the Big Courtyard entrance by him. Heard Yang Liqun bought gifts for Xiao Ling, and she didn’t refuse them. They’ve even gone out to see a movie together. Everyone says they’re dating."
"Hmph, no need to ask now, what is this if not dating? Solitary man and woman always want to be together. I was wondering what kind she’d be looking for? The Yang Family only has a bit of money. Is our family short on anything for her to spend or eat? I do not agree; didn’t she first consult the family elders for their opinion?" Mr. Lin became more and more heated as he spoke.
Mrs. Lin looked exasperatedly at her husband, "Why are you so impatient, getting angry for what reason? Clear things up before speaking, maybe that young man has good character. I think forget it, they’re our grandchildren, we shouldn’t meddle too much, it’ll annoy people. Besides, Yang Family’s conditions are quite good; they’re a match for her. If the man is decent, it doesn’t matter he lacks capability. What kind of family do you want Xiao Ling to marry into? It’s been these years, neither high nor low, already a 22-year-old girl, if she waits any longer, she’ll have to find a divorced man."
Lin Liyin covered her mouth and laughed discretely, winking at Li Jianjun, recalling her husband’s comment on Xiao Ling’s high standards, yet she’s not that remarkable. If she doesn’t find someone soon, she might end up alone for life, or become another’s stepmother, isn’t that what her mom says? Her niece has standards very high, saying she doesn’t care about family background, yet none proposed by others worked, either turning down people or getting turned down.
Li Jianjun secretly tugged at his wife’s clothes, really enjoying the spectacle, without fear of escalating matters. He stood up under the pretext, "Dad, I’m off to work now, will leave early today to pick up my big sister."
Mr. Lin shook his head, "Better let Xiao Zhou drive over; you don’t have to go. They’re so hospitable, preparing lots of things, didn’t they say 500 jins? More or less, you can’t push it on your bicycle, remember to come by for dinner tonight, they’ve probably prepared gifts for you, too."
"Oh my, we even have some, huh? That’s likely, being 500 jins, accepting the favor would be hard to repay." Li Jianjun said quickly, thrilled in his tone. He wasn’t after the items but delighted that they remembered him as family, considering him as their own, not forgetting this little uncle.
Mr. Lin chuckled and said, "What favor to repay? That’s your niece and her husband. If you meet them, you should get along. Xiao Wu, that kid is very likable, and Xiao Fei calls him brother, both of them were quite close in those days, added Xiao Zhou, too. Those days in the provincial city, they really took care of Xiao Wu."
"Haha, that’s great, our family has one more junior. When they return to Beijing, we must prepare a big red envelope as a welcome gift. Dad and Mom, I’ll head out now. We’ll catch up tonight if there’s anything." After making sure the two elders nodded, he glanced at his wife before smiling and leaving.