My Beloved Super Fierce Wife
Chapter 616: I like it to the core of my bones.

Chapter 616: I like it to the core of my bones.

"...Let me say a few words for Yingzhou,"

As Zhao Shuzhen began to speak, her authoritative presence quieted the courtyard instantly.

All fell silent.

Gu Yingzhou sat with a mature composure, patiently waiting for the elder’s move.

Zhao Shuzhen, satisfied with the young man’s calm demeanor, knew that as long as she exerted her influence, the younger members of the family would be intimidated.

Xiaogu remained unaffected, indeed quite steady in character.

Thinking this, Zhao Shuzhen kept her face expressionless and said to Gu Yingzhou:

"In our Lin Family, we have raised several girls, but Tangtang is the most beloved. She’s pampered by her parents and siblings, and even the younger ones in the family yield to her. Her grandfather and I cherish her like the apple of our eye."

She seemed unaccustomed to saying such things, her brow furrowed slightly, and she paused for a moment.

Then she continued firmly, "Our Lin Family may not compare in wealth or status to yours..."

"But remember one thing, you willingly asked for Tangtang’s hand in marriage."

"In the future, whatever issues arise between you two, handle them with patience and kindness."

"If Tangtang does something amiss, inform us. Speak to her grandfather and her parents. She hasn’t suffered in the Lin Family, and I don’t want her to face any grievances in the Gu Family either..."

Tangtang had never faced any hardships since she was born. The boys from the Lin second branch had all been punished at times, but she had not even been scolded once.

A girl who has been cherished that much would make the entire Lin Family unhappy if she were to suffer elsewhere.

Listening to Zhao Shuzhen speak up for her, Lin Tang’s heart warmed.

She hugged her grandmother’s arm, her voice tender, "Granny, I knew you have a warm heart beneath your cool exterior. Thank you for standing up for me."

After speaking, she giggled sweetly, her laughter clear and delightful.

Zhao Shuzhen was a soft touch when the younger ones acted affectionately towards her, and it left her feeling rather awkward all over.

She wanted to pry her granddaughter off, but that would seem like a slap in her own face.

After all, she had just now claimed that she and Xiuyuan doted on the girl like a precious gem.

Feeling uncomfortable, she forgot to continue with any stern threats.

Gu Yingzhou nodded earnestly, as if making a promise, "Rest assured, I won’t let Tangtang suffer any grievances."

Words were cheap; he planned to prove it through his actions.

Lin Tang turned her head to look at her significant other’s serious profile, her eyes sparkling.

Gu Yingzhou, feeling her gaze, turned to meet those clear eyes, wanting to ruffle the young girl’s hair, but refraining when he noticed all the people in the courtyard, and he subtly suppressed the urge.

Their brief eye contact was charged with an obvious affection that no one missed.

Seeing this, the Lin Family was reassured.

It was clear that the young man, Yingzhou, deeply cherished Tangtang to the core.

After the elders Lin Xiuyuan and Zhao Shuzhen finished speaking, Lin Fu brought up the engagement celebration.

"...What are your plans for Tangtang and Yingzhou’s engagement party?"

The second branch of the family had planned for this early on.

Lin Lu responded with a smile, "This year, we’ve made some money, so naturally, we’ll do it grandly. We’ll set up a few tables in the village and get everyone together for a good time."

It was his daughter’s wedding matter, and it had to be done right.

You only get such an occasion once in a lifetime!

Lin Fu nodded his agreement, "Indeed, it should be a grand affair, and if there’s anything you lack, just say the word."

Gao Ping also said, "That’s right, this is the first big happy event in our brigade since we’ve had better days. Let’s make it lively and prosperous."

Turning to Li Xiuli, "Xiuli, if there’s anything you need help with, just say so. Don’t be shy. It’s the end of the year, and there’s not much work left to do, so we can help out."

Zhang Hongyan was also there. Since being sentenced to reeducation through labor, she had become much less talkative.

This time, her commitment was short, "I can’t be a big help, but I can still assist with tasks like washing vegetables, so Second Sister-in-law, don’t be polite with me."

Upon entering the Lin Family, the three daughters-in-law had all split their domains.

Lin Xiuyuan and Zhao Shuzhen were like a bowl of water, kept very level, with no significant disputes among the third branch.

So Gao Ping, Li Xiuli, and Zhang Hongyan, the three daughters-in-law, got along quite well.

Whenever there was an issue in one family, the other two didn’t waste words and helped out.

Li Xiuli certainly knew the kindness of her elder sister-in-law and younger sister-in-law, and said with a smile, "Don’t worry, how could we leave out you guys when it comes to such a big event for our own niece?"

Gao Ping and Zhang Hongyan exchanged a glance, with the former saying, "That’s true!"

Guo Xiu of the Lin Family’s main branch watched Lin Tang bathed in everyone’s attention with a dissatisfied curl of her lip.

Hmph, it’s just an engagement, as if nobody’s ever gotten engaged before, does it need such a grand affair, and with the whole family showing up, too. Such nerve.

And this birthday celebration was way too extravagant.

That whole table of dishes must’ve cost dozens at least, for a little girl, is it really necessary?

Lin Aiguo was all smiles, but when he turned and saw the disdainful expression on his second sister-in-law’s face, he could easily guess what she was thinking, without needing to use his toes.

He scoffed in his heart.

In a moment, he seemed to think of something, and the anger on his face dissipated.

Three women, one drama; in the Lin Family courtyard, men and women could stage eight dramas.

Once Lin Tang’s affair was settled, the women set their sights on Lin Xiaojing.

Gao Ping looked at Zhang Hongyan and said, "Hongyan, what are your thoughts on Xiaojing’s situation, do you want to find someone to propose marriage, or let her find someone on her own?"

In the countryside, it usually wasn’t a matter of dating on one’s own, and Lin Tang was pioneering a new path.

When Lin Xiaojing heard her aunt’s question, her expression froze.

Get married?

She didn’t have that in mind right now.

It was just that—

Lin Xiaojing looked up at Zhang Hongyan, pursed her lips slightly.

She knew she was older than Tangtang and it was indeed time for her to be spoken for, but she felt lost inside.

Adults always claim they’re scheming for the younger generation’s best interests, yet no one cared about what Lin Xiaojing thought.

Zhang Hongyan shook her head and said, "There’s no rush, marriage is a lifelong matter, and can’t be hurried."

Actually, she sighed inwardly.

Her own dear daughter, how could she not know what Xiaojing was thinking...

Gao Ping thought about it and felt there was sense in that, "What you say makes sense, but for a girl, it gets harder to arrange a marriage as she gets older, if there’s a suitable match we’ve got to act quickly."

Girls, unlike boys, are different.

Once a girl is even slightly older, she will be judged more harshly when being spoken for, even the most undesirable widowers will find someone to marry – that’s the reality.

Li Xiuli said with a smile, "There’s no need to rush really, Xiaojing is attractive and a worker, wherever she goes she’ll be the one picking."

Lin Tang strongly agreed with this.

As long as you’re economically independent, self-reliant, there’s truly nothing that can break a person down.

Feeling her daughter’s staunch support, Li Xiuli subconsciously straightened her back.

She must have said something that Tangtang found somewhat insightful.

It wasn’t just Lin Tang, others were deeply moved by Li Xiuli’s words as well.

Someone broached another topic, and the discussion about Lin Xiaojing’s marriage prospects just passed by.

The Lin Family rarely got together so completely, and they talked a lot in a lively fashion.

It wasn’t until almost afternoon that they stopped.

Everyone dispersed on their own.

On the road.

Lin Aiguo put his arm around his second brother Lin Baoguo’s shoulder, glanced at Guo Xiu, and said, "Second brother, I saw second sister-in-law looking at Tangtang with a funny eye, you keep an eye out, don’t let second sister-in-law ruin Tangtang’s engagement ceremony, otherwise, I’m afraid your little family will..."

Fall apart.

After all, it was his own blood brother, and he left the harsh words unsaid.