Chapter 736: Section 505: Wisdom is the Most Dangerous Weapon in Human Hands (Part Three)_3
Time is the fairest thing in life.
"I never knew I would be such a sought-after commodity," Malin sighed as he learned of the Hagelberrys’ favorable view of him and their preparations for a marital alliance, his gaze turning to Lulu—he honestly quite liked this girl.
Even Clovis couldn’t keep up with Malin on some matters, the only one who could always help him was this Night Watcher, whether organizing meeting details or finalizing transaction particulars.
"So, what do you think about our marriage contract?"
"...I will not marry you. I detest the Hagelberry family. From birth, I’ve been oppressed and bullied by my peers within the family, and I feel not the slightest bit of fondness for this clan, not even my grandfather’s affection can change that...I don’t believe I should sacrifice my happiness and future for the sake of this family," Lulu said to Malin, voicing her inner thoughts, and concluded with, "As a Night Watcher, I will not fall in love with anyone."
"But I will accept the Hagelberry family’s proposal, and I will discuss it with Faye and the others," Malin watched the girl before him, who was putting up a brave front, just like he used to: "Lulu, do you know? The fortitude that’s all about putting up a front is actually the ugliest form of cowardice."
"I am not ugly in the least!" retorted the girl, glaring angrily at Malin.
"Then why not be stronger? Your grandfather has chosen you, so why can’t you try to change, change your own fate, change the fate of your children, and even change the fate of your family, even if all these incentives are just for the sake of your grandfather?" Malin challenged.
In the silence that followed between him and her, Malin could see the tears welling up in the girl’s eyes: "I’ve had dreams where my descendants tell me they carry the name Haus, not Hagelberry. Do you understand?"
"I understand, Haus, Gaiate, I’ve seen children with that surname who acknowledged me as their ancestor, but to them, I’m just a shapeless ghost. They can’t hear me when I say my name; they can’t see it when I write it... But have you seen me become disheartened over this?" Malin shook his head as he looked at the girl in front of him: "No, I have not despaired, nor have I become disheartened, and maybe one day I will vanish from this world, but until that day comes, as long as I am here, I will fight for my ideals."
All that Malin said left Lulu stunned in her spot, feeling as though she was witnessing something extraordinary.
"I’ve heard someone say that the biggest difference between men and women is not motorcycles, big houses, or lavish wealth... The biggest difference in their lives is whom they marry. I will make you happy, and I will also strive to help every child that comes here seeking assistance. I’ll tell them that fate may bring you face to face with death one day, and what I need to do is help them escape from deadly snares and desperate situations before that day comes... so marry me."