coobybook Chapter 71 Why didn't these children take Miss Lin's surname?
Chapter 71 Why didn't these children take Miss Lin's surname?
Yang Cuihua hadn't paid attention at first, but as soon as she heard Lin Chang'er's name, she immediately perked up, "Where are you from? What do you want with her?"
Although Bai Shaoan was a playful person, he was a young nobleman who had been raised in a wealthy family in his early years. When he saw her change of expression and her unfriendly demeanor, he became wary.
They simply said, "We're from town, and we need to talk to her about something."
Yang Cuihua persisted, "What is it? Did she cheat you out of your money?"
She had heard that Lin Chang'er, that wretched girl, had been going in and out of the house by oxcart every day these past few days.
The dilapidated Gu family, who were almost starving before, have been cooking for the past few days, with smoke even rising from their chimneys at midday.
People outside say she runs a seafood business in town, but she doesn't believe it. What seafood is that valuable?
That shameless little prostitute must have gone to town to do that kind of business. Spread your legs and the money will come, won't it?
However, Yang Cuihua looked at the fair-skinned and somewhat noble young man in front of her and felt a little regretful. With looks like that, how could he not find a woman and have to look outside?
He's ten times more handsome than her son-in-law, who was a child prodigy!
Judging from their clothes and appearance, they were born into a wealthy family. It's such a good deal for that little harlot, Lin Chang'er.
However, she then thought that since this person had come knocking on her door, it must be that little harlot who had caused trouble. This was going to be a good show.
Without waiting for Bai Shaoan's reply, she casually pointed to the main road: "Follow this road to the end of the village, the most dilapidated courtyard is their house."
After saying that, without waiting to say goodbye to her old friends, she hurriedly ran home.
Since Lin Houde suffered a loss at the Gu family's house that day, things haven't been going well for him. His family was already spending money without earning any, and he had to spend a sum of money to appease the wealthy man and calm his anger.
With their wallets shrunken considerably, the Lin family has stopped eating lunch since yesterday.
Just then, he was sitting on a recliner, holding a teapot, pondering ways to make money, when his wife rushed in.
Shouting "Boss," he couldn't suppress the gleam in his mouth, as if he had just found gold.
Lin Houde was just worrying about making money, and his tone wasn't very good, "Why are you in such a panic? Did a pie fall from the sky?"
Yang Cuihua had been running all the way and was parched, so she snatched the water bottle from his hand and drank it down.
Lin Houde frowned even more deeply. "This is an insult to scholarship." How could he have married such a woman?
Yang Cuihua didn't notice his expression. She put down the teapot and said, "That wretched girl Lin Chang'er is going to be in trouble."
Upon hearing this, Lin Houde immediately perked up as well, "What is it?"
Yang Cuihua then embellished her story about meeting several men in horse-drawn carriages at the village entrance and asking them for directions.
Lin Houde slammed his hand on the table and stood up abruptly. "That brat is a disgrace to the Lin family!"
Although her elder brother and sister-in-law are no longer here, she still bears the surname Lin and carries the blood of our Lin family.
I will absolutely not allow her to ruin the Lin family's reputation like this. Go and have Dashan invite all the clan elders here.
Yang Cuihua just wanted to watch the excitement, so she asked, "Why invite the clan elders?" She knew that they would have to be served good wine and food, all of which would cost them money.
A ruthless glint appeared in Lin Houde's eyes. "Since she has done such a shameless thing, I will naturally clean up the mess for my elder brother."
Yang Cuihua finally understood. She had long disliked that brat Lin Chang'er, who always suppressed her eldest daughter because of her scholar father.
If her brother-in-law hadn't died young, her eldest daughter wouldn't have been able to get married to Han Tongsheng.
Furthermore, as long as she lives, the lies told by the head of the household may be exposed.
It would be best to get rid of her using this opportunity. Yang Cuihua agreed and went to find her son.
The carriage was still swaying along the path. Bai Shaoan felt increasingly uneasy and said to Wu Qingfeng, "Third Brother, I have a feeling that the woman just now had ill intentions. Could she be trying to trick us?"
Judging from Lin Daiyu's words and actions, even if she had never been to school, there should have been someone in her family who was educated. Would a family that could afford to support someone who was educated live in the most dilapidated house in the whole village?
Wu Qingfeng closed his eyelashes slightly. "Even if they have ill intentions, it's not directed at us."
Bai Shaoan was taken aback. "Who is that for?"
After saying that, he suddenly realized, "No wonder, she was looking at me like she was enjoying the show, asking me what I wanted with Lin Daiyu! Luckily I was quick-witted and didn't say anything."
Wu Qingfeng, however, did not think so. He believed that rumors could spread even when there was nothing to it.
Judging from this, the little girl doesn't seem to be very popular in the village?
However, their sudden visit was indeed somewhat abrupt, but he could take this opportunity to explore the local customs.
Just as Lin Chang'er was asking Gu Xiaoman whether she wanted clams with scallion oil or braised clams, she heard Little Goldfish outside shout, "Mother, Master Pei and the two young masters have arrived."
Lin Chang'er pulled on her apron to wipe her hands, and saw that Wu Qingfeng, Bai Shaoan, and Pei Sihai had already been led into the courtyard.
Although somewhat surprised, he only hesitated for a few seconds before leading the three of them into the main room to sit down. Xu Gun'er had already gone to the kitchen to tell his aunt and sister-in-law about what had happened.
Then Sister-in-law Gu poured water up.
Lin Chang'er personally placed the plain water in front of the three of them. "We are a country family, and we don't have any good tea, so we won't embarrass ourselves by offering it. Today, the three of you should try a different flavor and taste our local tea."
Wu Qingfeng and Pei Sihai exchanged a glance, thinking that this girl was indeed good at speaking and doing things just right.
Bai Shaoan was particularly supportive, picking up his teacup and taking a big gulp, saying, "This tea is sweeter than the tea in our town."
Lin Chang'er smiled slightly, "It's fine if Young Master Bai is used to it."
"I can drink it, I can drink it." To show that he wasn't picky about food, Bai Shaoan even asked Sister-in-law Gu to pour him another bowl.
With him around, the atmosphere was quite pleasant.
Lin Chang'er glanced at the sky. "The three of you must have something to say to me."
"However, at this hour, would you three please have a seat? Shall we talk after we've had lunch?"
Wu Qingfeng didn't feel hungry, but then he thought that just because he wasn't hungry didn't mean others weren't, so he nodded and said, "Then I'll have to bother Miss Lin."
Lin Chang'er waved her hand, "It's alright, if the three of you don't mind, shall I have my children keep you company for a chat? Or perhaps we can take a stroll around the village?"
Wu Qingfeng was wondering if he had misheard the little goldfish calling "Mother" when he entered the room.
Seeing that she said that, he naturally did not refuse and nodded in agreement.
Lin Chang'er then called in Little Goldfish, Xu Gun'er, Gu Xiaolu, and Gu Xiaoman.
After giving instructions, he went to the kitchen to cook.
Following Lin Chang'er's instructions, the little goldfish went to Lin Chang'er's room to fetch pastries to serve the guests.
He carried the pastries into the main room on the prettiest plate in the house, saying, "Master Pei, Young Master Wu, Young Master Bai, please have some pastries."
Pei Sihai smiled and patted his head, "Don't bother, sit down and eat pastries with your younger brother, sister and brother."
Wu Qingfeng then handed each of the children a piece of pastry, asking, "What are your names?"
"My name is Gu Jingzhe!"
"My name is Gu Bailu, and my mother gave me the nickname Xiaolu (Little Deer)."
"My name is Gu Xiaoman."
Xu Gun'er was the last to arrive. He scratched his head and said, "My name is Xu Gun'er. Master Pei has met me before."
Wu Qingfeng frowned as he listened. He knew Xu Gun'er's background. Putting that aside, why didn't these children have Miss Lin's surname?