When the middle-aged man saw that I didn't respond, he continued, without any intention of taking his hand back.
"Have we... met?"
I narrowed my eyes and looked at him slightly suspiciously.
The main reason is that I really can’t remember. Where have I seen such a person?
"Of course I've seen it, otherwise you wouldn't be here."
Lai Changlin said with profound meaning.
"I understand, Lai Changming."
I nodded, then stretched out my hand to shake his hand.
This was so profound that I really didn’t realize it for a while.
I think what he means is that we have already seen each other's methods. If I don't have the means, I obviously am not qualified to appear here and sit down and talk with him face to face.
"Your name...is there anything you say?"
Lai Changlin suddenly frowned and looked at me with some curiosity.
When he said this, I realized that there seemed to be only one word difference between my and his names.
What a coincidence.
"There is a custom in our hometown. If a person is extremely virtuous and respectable, the villagers will light a sky lantern for him after his death. So there is a saying that the majesty lasts forever and the sky lantern stays bright. That's probably how my name came about.
Bar."
I spread my hands and said uncertainly.
"This has a good meaning."
Lai Changlin nodded, but he obviously didn't care about this.
Then the three of us fell into a state of having nothing to say. It can be said that each of the three of us had different thoughts, but we all chose to remain silent.
"You and Ling'er, frankly speaking, are really a good match. I think she must have her reasons for falling in love with you, but this doesn't change anything. She will still marry Yunting in the end, because it involves a lot of things that you can't
Things to imagine.”
After being silent for a long time, Lai Changlin suddenly looked at me solemnly and said.
It was obvious that Su Ling was using me as a shield this time.
But what can I say?
"I think she should have the right to make her own choice, right?"
I can only answer this.
Although it has nothing to do with me, I still have to stand by Su Ling's side after all. After all, this is the purpose of her coming to me.
"certainly."
Lai Changlin nodded and said, "I called you here today because I want you to watch her make a choice."
"Depend on."
As soon as I heard this, I was immediately speechless. It made it seem as if I really had an affair with Su Ling. It wasn't at all, right?
Besides, what kind of choice she makes has anything to do with me?
Is it possible that she can still choose to marry me? Then I have to agree, okay?
I couldn't help but complained crazily in my heart.
"I have already made my choice."
Su Ling suddenly spoke, as if he mustered up a lot of courage.
"Really? Then I should remind you first."
As he spoke, Lai Changlin took a sip of coffee, then looked up at Su Ling, and said with a slightly serious expression: "Your father came to discuss your marriage with Yunting in person back then. It can be said that the reason why your Su family is today,
It is because of this marriage contract that the capital is still one of the four major families in Kyoto. Otherwise, the Su family would have been in decline. Now that the Su family has established a firm foothold, you have grown up and have your own ideas. I can
I understand, but who is going to pay back what the Su family owes us to the Lai family? Will he pay it back?"
Lai Changlin said and suddenly looked at me.
This makes me feel like I'm innocent.
"Or should you pay it back yourself? Or should the Su family pay it back?"
Lai Changlin continued to press.
"I have been working hard just to repay your Lai family's debt. You can tell me how much. As long as the Su family owes you, I will repay it."
Su Ling said firmly.
"You have to think clearly, not only everything you own in Jiangcheng, but also your Su family will lose everything for this."
Lai Changlin's face has darkened.
"Are there that many?"
I couldn't help but murmured in a low voice.
Su Lingdu is already so rich, and the Su family, one of the four major families in Kyoto, can afford to pay off the debts of the Lai family. So how much do they owe?
"You have been living in a very small circle. Of course you don't know how big the outside world is. I think you are a talent. If you are willing to go out, I can show you the wider world."
Lai Changlin suddenly looked at me with admiration and said.
"Forget it, I just like to stay in small places."
I quickly waved my hand.
Why are you extending an olive branch to me? I'm almost flattered.
"I've thought about it clearly. I will pay back what the Su family owes you, but I have to make my own decisions about my own life."
Su Ling also expressed his attitude again.
"Okay, now that you have chosen, don't regret it."
Lai Changlin nodded, and then said in a deep voice: "In addition, this matter has caused our Lai family to lose face, so you must clarify to the outside world that it was you who was unfaithful and unworthy of Yunting, so you canceled this
After a marriage, Yunting will marry another daughter of one of the four major families in Kyoto. Only in this way can we save the face of my Lai family."
"I don't need to clarify anything externally. I just don't agree with this kind of arranged marriage. I have the right to choose my partner."
Su Ling said decisively.
Lai Changlin's unreasonable request is indeed unacceptable.
"If you really think so, then I can tell you responsibly that you can only fulfill the engagement. In short, you have to choose one of the two. You have no extra options."
Lai Changlin's face completely darkened.
"Then what if I don't choose?"
Su Ling was tit for tat, looking like he was fighting to the end.
"If you don't choose, I can't guarantee what will happen next."
Lai Changlin stood up directly as he spoke, obviously the conversation had broken down.
"And you, young man, I have already warned you. If you touch the bottom line of my Lai family again, you know what the consequences will be. You have a wife."
I was about to stand up when Lai Changlin suddenly pressed my shoulders and said such threatening words.
"Then I also warn you, if you come at me, don't bring harm to your family. Otherwise, I don't mind going to Kyoto myself."
Hearing this, I suddenly raised my head and stared at Lai Changlin coldly.