Outside the villa.

Guan Zhenming is in front and Lin Chong is in back, and slowly walks along the flat cobblestone path.

This cobblestone path is winding and winding, connecting the entire manor. Green plants half a human tall planted beside the road are all rare species outside.

Guan Zhenming carried his hands on his back, his expression was serious, and he did not speak for a long time.

If he competes with patience, Lin Chong will not lose to anyone. He follows Guan Zhenming without saying a word, with his expression in the ancient well.

"Hisser Lin Chong, I wonder if Xiao Wu has told you about the scandal of the Guan family in the past?" It was not until two minutes passed that Guan Zhenming asked indifferently.

Xiaowu is Guan Yuxin's nickname. Because she ranks fifth, Guan Zhenming is called this.

"I've talked a little bit."

Lin Chong looked ahead and his tone was calm.

Guan Zhenming nodded slowly, and for some reason, his straight back suddenly became a little hunched.

Next, there was another long period of silence.

Although Lin Chong is not good at interpersonal communication, he can also see that Guan Zhenming is in a bad mood. He glanced at him and asked directly: "Does the old man regret the past?"

Guan Zhenming's body was shocked and he suddenly stopped.

“It’s true.”

He turned to face Lin Chong and said calmly: "Yutong's death is a thorn buried deep in my heart. Whenever I think of it, I feel pain."

"You have also said that if you make a mistake, you have to bear the price."

Lin Chong was silent for a moment and said in a deep voice: "Stand from Sister Xin's standpoint, I understand why she cannot forgive you. Maybe you did not mean it, but the mistake has been caused, and the fate of many people has changed because of this, just like a mirror, once it is broken, it will be difficult to reunite it."

After hearing Lin Chong's words, Guan Zhenming frowned slightly and then stretched out.

"I finally understand why Xiao Wu likes you so much, and even wants to bring you to see us. Lord Lin Chong, you are so wise and can see through the essence of things at a glance."

A sigh appeared on Guan Zhenming's face, and his originally cold and hard gaze gradually became gentle: "Xiao Wu hates me, hates the entire Guan family, I don't blame her, because she has reasons to hate me, but if I do it again, I will still do that."

"Why?"

Lin Chong narrowed his eyes slightly, and a trace of confusion flashed in his eyes.

Guan Zhenming did not answer Lin Chong's question immediately, and asked back: "Hisser Lin Chong, why do you think the Guan family can be passed down for thousands of years and still stand firm today?"

Lin Chong said lightly: "I hope to hear the details."

"Because the Guan family always maintains a transcendent and independent attitude towards life, is low-key and tolerant, does not participate in any disputes, and the descendants of the Guan family must abide by clan rules, and violators will be severely punished, and even the main lineage is no exception."

Guan Zhenming slightly raised his voice: "The descendants of the other nine hidden families are either arrogant, bullying men and women, or spending money like money, but have you ever seen any of the Guan family's children participate in it?"

"I admire the style of the Guan family very much."

Lin Chong changed the subject: "However, sir, rules are set by people, not static. Since the world is changing, what's wrong with changing the rules? Taking the essence and discarding the dross will be beneficial to the Guan family."

Guan Zhenming was thinking.

He had to admit that Lin Chong made sense.

"Listen to your words, it is better to read ten years of reading. Now I think about it, the Guan family is indeed too consistent and self-confidence."

Guan Zhenming sighed and then said to himself: "Therefore, if you can't govern the country, you will be chaotic; if you abide by the law and do not change, you will be chaotic; if you can't hold the country, you will be chaotic; if you can't keep the country, the world will change and the times will change, and the law will be appropriate."

“…”

Lin Chong had no idea what Guan Zhenming meant in the second half of the sentence.

Guan Zhenming quickly put away his feelings, looked straight into Lin Chong's eyes, and said solemnly: "Hisser Lin Chong, the reason why I told you this is to make you understand that the Guan family is not as unbearable as Xiao Wu said. Everything has two sides, right and wrong, and should be viewed in two."

Lin Chong couldn't keep up with Guan Zhenming's thoughts, so he had to nod in silence.

"Yutong is my eldest daughter, smart, well-behaved and sensible. I put great expectations on her. I even thought that when I got old, I would transfer the position of the head of the family to her."

Guan Zhenming withdrew his gaze and continued to move forward, whispering: "But, I have never really understood her, nor do I know what she really wants. When I found something was wrong, everything was too late."

Lin Chong's eyes were lowered and he listened quietly.

"If Yutong just doesn't want to get married, how could I force her? The only thing that makes me angry is that she had an affair with an outsider without telling her family and was pregnant."

With Guan Zhenming's narration, the dusty past of the Guan family finally revealed a corner in front of Lin Chong's eyes: "If the head of the family has a son without marriage, this scandal will be a devastating blow to a noble family like the Guan family."

"The crowd in the clan is in a state of great emotion, and the branch of the side branch takes the opportunity to attack me. I can't imagine that I have to drive Yutong out of Guan's house. I originally planned to secretly send her abroad after the stakes are over. Unexpectedly, she can't stand the blow and commit suicide."

Guan Zhenming's voice was low and his eyes were filled with tears: "For the past eighteen years, I have been suffering day and night and it is difficult to sleep. I always think of Yutong in my mind. Xiaowu doesn't want to see me, so how dare I see her? Because she and Yutong look so similar, seeing her is like seeing Yutong."

Lin Chong was silent for a long time.

After Guan Zhenming calmed down, he asked, "Since that's the case, why did the old man change his mind again?"

"I am old and my health is not as good as before. I don't want to meet my ancestors with regret."

Guan Zhenming gave Lin Chong an unexpected and reasonable answer, and then said sincerely: "Your Excellency Lin Chong, can you ask for help?"

"I'm afraid I can't help."

Lin Chong looked into the distance, his eyes were quiet and deep: "Old sir, if you want me to persuade Sister Xin to change his mind, then I'm sorry, I can't do it."

"Don't worry, I won't make you embarrassed."

Guan Zhenming took out a handkerchief and wiped the corners of his eyes, slowly straightened his back.

In just a blink of an eye, he became the head of the Guan family with a strong aura and no anger.

"I hope that in the future, when Xiao Wu asks you for your opinion, you can push her behind her back."

Guan Zhenming stretched out his right hand to Lin Chong, his old eyes were bright and sharp, like an eagle, as if they could penetrate people's hearts: "You and I both hope Xiaowu will be happy, right? Letting go of resentment is to reconcile with yourself. I think Mr. Lin Chong should understand this simple truth."
Chapter completed!