The King of Urban Mercenaries
Chapter 1591 - 1596: Agreeing to the Marriage
Lin Fei’s words were quite ordinary, and spoken from a regular person’s perspective, but in Xia Yihua’s ears, they seemed different, as if Lin Fei looked down on him. In truth, it was merely Xia Yihua looking down on himself.
"Xiao Hua, do not be rude!" Xia Jiahe reprimanded, not expecting Xia Yihua to not only harbor no intention of approaching Lin Fei, but even to start comparing himself with Lin Fei.
Though Xia Yihua was just a child, he couldn’t be indulged like this. After all, the identities of Lin Fei and Xia Yihua were not of the same grade; one could even say they were of the highest grade and the lowest grade. Hence, there was no basis for comparison between them.
Xia Yihua stopped talking, but being reprimanded by Xia Jiahe deepened the resentment he felt toward Lin Fei.
However, Lin Fei really had no other intentions; it was Xia Yihua himself who overthought things.
Later, Lin Fei and Xia Jiahe chatted extensively, had a meal, and drank some wine. Lin Fei couldn’t help but open up about the helplessness he felt about his children. Finally, Xia Jiahe spoke to console Lin Fei, "I heard you say your daughter is the daughter of your best brother? If that’s the case, do you think he would go along with a marriage arrangement between your children? Hahaha!"
Talking this way, even Xia Jiahe couldn’t help but laugh, yet his words seemed to pierce a corner of Lin Fei’s deeply buried memories, quickly causing them to flood back.
Many years ago, when Xiao Hu talked about his daughter Keke, he laughed and said to Lin Fei, "Leader, why don’t you quickly find a sister-in-law for us, have a chubby boy, and my daughter will be his wife, like not letting fertile water flow to the outsiders..."
"..."
Lin Fei recalled Xiao Hu’s expression and smile at that time; although it was just joking, if Xiao Hu were really here, he probably wouldn’t oppose the idea either...
"Alas!" Thinking of his brother, Lin Fei’s eyes couldn’t help but blur, turning into a sigh, shaking his head, and drinking a big glass, he laughed, "Hahaha! This feels great!"
Xia Jiahe smiled and nodded, thinking Lin Fei had already gained clarity, so there was no need for further words from him.
After gathering with his father-in-law, Xia Xue expressed she wanted to stay home for a few days, planning to return later; Lin Fei didn’t object and only saw Xia Xue off at the door.
"Husband, when you go home, speak kindly with Lin An; Lin An is a good kid." Xia Xue encouraged Lin Fei, hoping he could have a good talk with Lin An, given they are father and son, they shouldn’t have any unresolved issues.
Lin Fei nodded, "Don’t worry, Xia Xue, I know how to handle it. I won’t have any further conflicts with our son, rest assured." Lin Fei replied.
"That’s good." Xia Xue embraced Lin Fei, feeling his body’s warmth, then finally let him go and watched Lin Fei leave, disappearing from her sight.
Lin Fei journeyed onward, returning to his home, yet finding no one there, which made him feel puzzled, prompting him to call Mu Shanshan.
Mu Shanshan answered the call, informing Lin Fei to come to the company to find her, so Lin Fei drove to the Heavenly Court Building.
"Shanshan, where is Lin An?" Lin Fei arrived at the company and asked Mu Shanshan.
Mu Shanshan shook her head, "Lin An is gone; he said since you didn’t agree with his relationship with Keke, he chose to leave here and travel the world with Keke."
"Really? Is that so? Then let it be, I was just about to tell him I agreed to them getting married, but since they eloped, there’s no need for that now. Let him go and experience the Martial World."
That’s how Lin Fei felt; one must be polished to become a gem, and Lin An had disappointed Lin Fei, so since Lin An opted for this path, Lin Fei no longer considered retrieving him.
Yet unexpectedly, Mu Shanshan suddenly started laughing, "Why are you laughing?"
"Why am I laughing? Husband, take a look behind you, see who’s there?" Mu Shanshan pointed behind Lin Fei.
Lin Fei turned around, only to see Lin An and Keke stepping out from behind the door, "So it’s you two, I was wondering who it was. Lin An, weren’t you going to venture out? Why haven’t you left?"
"Dad, I’m sorry, it was my mistake!" Lin An approached Lin Fei, and together with Keke, they knelt before Lin Fei.
Lin Fei took a deep breath, then sighed, saying, "Actually, you weren’t wrong, I was. I shouldn’t have had that mindset; you two are actually quite good together. During my visit to your stepmom’s family, I talked extensively with your grandpa, and finally realized that Xiao Hu once told me that if possible, we should marry Keke to you."
"Really? Dad." Keke asked.
Lin Fei nodded, "Of course, there’s no need for me to deceive you, except for the unfortunate event that year when your father passed away, alas!" Thinking of Xiao Hu, Lin Fei felt deeply guilty towards him; he dearly wished to see his brother again, yet knew it was impossible due to Xiao Hu’s passing.
"Dad!"
Keke stood up and rushed into Lin Fei’s arms. Lin Fei sighed, "Forget about the things I’ve done wrong to you over the years; from now on, we’re still one family."
"Mm! Dad, from now on, I’m your daughter and your daughter-in-law too. I will take good care of you and my moms!" Keke spoke sensibly.
Lin Fei was speechless; this sentiment was right for ordinary people, yet Lin Fei’s current cultivation meant barring any accidents, a natural death wouldn’t occur for seven or eight hundred years.
Therefore, Keke’s words sounded awkward, but Lin Fei knew it was Keke’s filial piety; he wouldn’t mind them.
"Lin An, you should stand up too; a man’s knees are as precious as gold—bow only before heaven, earth, and parents. It’s not good to kneel so easily." Lin Fei told Lin An.
Lin An stood back up, "I was kneeling to my parents; there should be no issue."
"Alright, alright, I don’t want to jibber-jabber too much with you. Since it’s decided, let’s make it grand; as my son is marrying my most precious daughter, it must be as grand as possible!" Lin Fei had made up his mind, for his children’s wedding, no regrets would be left.
"Husband, then what should we do?" Mu Shanshan came in front of Lin Fei and asked.
Lin Fei smiled, "Make it as grand as possible; meanwhile, start planning. I’m preparing to find my brothers, and once I do, this wedding must be celebrated nationally!"
"Isn’t that inappropriate?"
"What’s inappropriate about it? It must be done this way; I’ll talk to the Generals about it at that time."