Chapter 477 - 471 - 1
"My girl," Lin Fuan said, "I know you hold a grudge against us, your parents, for not following your wishes and marrying you to a widower. But you’re aware of our family’s situation; we had no other choice. Besides, the widower has been good to you, and your life has been getting better, hasn’t it? If it wasn’t for us marrying you off, you wouldn’t be living such a luxurious life now. Listen to your father and let bygones be bygones. Don’t bear a grudge. Your mother came all this way because she was thinking of you. Why harbor anger toward her? Help her up from the ground, quick."
Lin Fuan’s words, rich with emotion, seemed somewhat reasonable, but Lin Yue turned a deaf ear and showed no intention of doing as Lin Fuan had said. To everyone else, such behavior seemed a bit too much.
Had it been in the past, Lin Fuan would have slapped her already, but now, in front of everyone, and given that Lin Yue was a married woman, he dared not act rashly. He subdued his anger and spoke to her gently. Lin Fuan didn’t expect Lin Yue to be so resistant, completely disregarding him, and that made him angry.
"You unfilial girl," Lin Fuan shouted, "did you not hear what I said? Hurry up and apologize to your mother. Help her up. Otherwise, don’t blame me for being rude. I’ll have to teach you a proper lesson. Don’t think that just because you are married, I can’t discipline you. No matter what, I am still your father." As he spoke, Lin Fuan raised the smoking pipe in his hand as if he was about to strike Lin Yue.
Because Lin Yue had brought many things with her today, in addition to Liu Aniu, she had brought another young male servant, as well as her maid, Xixi. Not to mention Liu Aniu and the servant boy were expressly brought to ensure her safety; even her maid, Xixi, who was always fiercely protective of her, blocked Lin Fuan’s impending strike without hesitation and glared at him furiously, faster to react than even Liu Aniu.
"Who dares to lay a hand on our mistress Dongjia, I will fight them!" Xixi stood in front of them, hands on her hips, shouting defiantly, her fearless demeanor somewhat intimidating Lin Fuan, causing his raised smoking pipe to hesitate.
At this point, Liu Aniu came to his senses and stepped forward to stand in front of Lin Yue and Xixi. A tall and sturdy man with a solid build, Aniu had gained the Zhao Family’s appreciation for his work over these days; hence, Erhu had taught him some martial arts. Now, with an even more imposing presence, he stood in front of Lin Fuan without saying a word, his cold face alone enough to cow Lin Fuan.
Seeing that the time was about right, Lin Yue finally spoke, her gaze indifferent as she looked at Lin Fuan and Lin Zhou, "You don’t need to utter these lofty words. You say you are my parents, but I don’t recognize you."