Chapter 7: A Proposal of Convenience

When she heard that name, Lin Qinghuan was stunned.

In the original owner’s memory, she had once fallen into water and nearly drowned. Xiao Hanting was on his way to the capital for the imperial exams and passed by, saving her.

After that, the original owner didn’t see him for over a year, and the matter faded away.

Then Xiao Hanting came back with two little kids, not only with injured legs but also news that he had failed the exams. The villagers guessed he had seduced a married woman, got his legs broken, and was thrown out along with the bastard children.

Over the years, Xiao Hanting stayed in the village. No matchmaker was willing to come for him. With his former reputation as a scholar, no one wanted to send their daughter into this fire pit.

Suddenly, an idea struck Lin Qinghuan. Staying with Qingyu in the Lin family, that den of wolves, was not a solution. But if they asked for a division of the family property, the village chief wouldn’t side with them.

Moreover, because of her father’s compensation money, if this got out, Peach Blossom Village’s reputation would suffer. So the village chief would definitely side with the Lin family.

Xiao Hanting was at least a scholar, with unlimited potential in the future. And she liked these two kids. They didn’t resent him because his leg was injured; instead, they wanted to give their father good food to nourish his body. They were filial.

When she saw them to the door, Lin Qinghuan didn’t go in. It would be too abrupt. She would come again next time for a formal visit.

When she got home, she saw Old Madam Lin sitting smugly at the door picking vegetables. A premonition of dread welled up in her heart.

“Where is Qingyu?”

“Lin Qinghuan, I’m telling you, I’ve already accepted Master Liu’s money. You will marry him whether you want to or not. If you don’t, your brother will have to go to Master Liu’s house and suffer in your place. It’s up to you. When you figure it out, I’ll go bring him back.”

Clearly, she was using Lin Qingyu to threaten her.

Lin Qinghuan’s anger surged. She stared coldly at Old Madam Lin, then suddenly reached out and knocked over the vegetable basket and the washbasin on the ground. Water splashed on everyone.

Old Madam Lin cursed loudly. “Have you gone mad?!”

“I’m telling you, if anything happens to my brother, I’ll make you pay with your life!”

At that moment, Lin Qinghuan truly had murderous intent. Her eyes were bloodshot.

Old Madam Lin met her gaze and was stunned, frozen in fear. Was this the look her soft, easily bullied granddaughter should have?

By the time she came to her senses, Lin Qinghuan was gone. For some reason, a bad feeling suddenly rose in her heart.

When Lin Qinghuan rushed out of the house, she suddenly calmed down. Old Madam Lin had touched a nerve. She and her brother could no longer stay here. These relatives were blood-sucking leeches. Whether sooner or later, they had to cut ties.

She turned and went to Xiao Hanting’s house.

“Bang bang bang.”

The little kids were telling their father about the day’s events when they heard a knock. They scampered to open the door. Seeing Lin Qinghuan, they jumped for joy.

“Daddy, Daddy, the pretty sister I told you about is here!”

Hearing this, Xiao Hanting put down his book and looked at the approaching figure with a faint smile. After all, a guest had come.

“Xiao Hanting, I want to discuss something with you.”

She had no time, so she got straight to the point. “I want to marry you!”

Hearing her astonishing words, Xiao Hanting choked on his saliva. Then, realizing his rudeness, he quickly composed himself.

“As you can see, my family has declined. I have two children. This is a fire pit. Many women are unwilling to marry me. Why are you willing?”

Xiao Hanting’s gaze was probing, as if trying to see into her heart.

Lin Qinghuan didn’t hide anything. “I don’t want to stay in the Lin family. I need to find shelter. Marrying you is the fastest way. Don’t worry, I’ll take good care of you and the children. I’ll treat them as my own. If you really need a reason, then consider that you saved me back then, and I want to repay the favor.”

Seeing that he was unmoved, Lin Qinghuan added, “I came with full sincerity. This is all I can offer. It’s up to you.”

Xiao Hanting rubbed his chin. He thought this girl had forgotten. But the Lin family was indeed a fire pit. She had just lost her parents, and her life was extremely difficult.

“Alright, I agree to marry you and help you leave the Lin family.”

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