CHAPTER 917: CHAPTER 620: VISITING (PART 4)

At this moment, Chuxia and Huang Suai had strolled to the greenhouse. In this weather, it’s the best place to talk.

The staff responsible for cleaning the greenhouse saw the two enter and automatically retreated.

"It’s really comfortable in here," Huang Suai said.

"Yeah, I really like coming here too. The temperature is good, the humidity is good, and the scenery is great." Chuxia sat down and poured her a cup of water. "This tea tastes nice, try it."

"Do you have no hostility towards me?" Huang Suai asked with a smile. "And, you probably want to say, calling you out to talk, and claiming it has nothing to do with me wanting to marry into the Lin Family would just be lying, right?"

"I wouldn’t say hostility, but I also wouldn’t say I like you. It’s not surprising that you reached out to talk, I’m guessing Second Brother also told you that everyone is speculating about your reasons for marrying into the family.

We’re straightforward people who don’t speak in riddles. Between us, it seems like there’s a knot that can’t be untied, whether for love or family. You seem to have reasons to target me.

So, it’s normal for everyone to be wary and suspicious of you. But everything has exceptions. I believe someone as smart as you wouldn’t insist on bringing yourself into this when everyone can think of the reasons.

Moreover, with your pride, if you had no feelings at all for Second Brother, you wouldn’t go about it this way. After all, for a woman, this kind of thing is quite significant.

So, if there’s something, you might as well just tell me directly. I don’t like beating around the bush. I believe you’re not someone who likes to be indirect, otherwise, you wouldn’t have sought me out so directly, right?"

"Your mother wasn’t wrong to praise you. You’re very smart, quick to react, and your analysis of matters is very clear. Indeed, whether from nearly becoming the Zhou family’s daughter-in-law, or my brother’s death, it seems I have reasons to transfer my hatred onto you.

In fact, I was genuinely angry with you, not because of Zhou Mikang, but because of my brother. Since childhood, my brother and I have been the closest.

Because I learn things faster than other children, even in the Huang Family, other kids didn’t like me, only my brother cared for me the most. So, my affection for him is deeper than for my parents.

After his accident, I was the one who accompanied him through everything. He relied on me heavily and would seek my opinion on everything, except marrying Ye Meiru, which was done first and told later.

By the time I knew, it was a done deal, I had no choice but to accept. Of course, I also talked to Ye Meiru, hoping she would treat my brother well, our whole family would be very grateful to her.

Regrettably, from marrying into the Zhou family, she had an agenda, yet my brother’s infatuation with her was blind, so in the end, he could only lose his life in her hands.

The fundamental reason she chose my brother was to take Zhou Mikang from you. If you hadn’t first married Zhou Mikang, she wouldn’t have married my brother, and used my brother, naturally, my brother wouldn’t have died.

That was my initial thought, and indeed, I wanted to take revenge on you. But after calming down, I really felt that it had nothing to do with you.

Especially after interacting with you more, I found you to be a kind and smart girl. It’s very understandable why Zhou Mikang would marry a girl like you.

And I know very well he would never marry a woman like me. A man prefers a gentle and dependent wife, not a strong-willed woman.

Therefore, whether in love or for family, blaming you was completely unreasonable, so I gradually walked away from resentment. Of course, I won’t deceive you, Ye Meiru will eventually pay for everything she’s done.

Or you could say, she is already starting to pay the price now. If you think I’m being cruel, then I have nothing to say, because to me, she is absolutely unforgivable.

She used my brother’s love to achieve her goals, and then caused my brother to die in the Netherworld. If I don’t avenge this, I’m unworthy of being my brother’s sister!"

Chuxia nodded, "I understand."

"I sought you out to talk because I wanted to tell you there’s no need to guard against me. Marrying into the Lin Family, I wouldn’t say I’m especially willing, but it’s not forced helplessness either. Yes, my second brother is pressuring me, but importantly, I have considered my future choices carefully and believe this might be the best option.

Since childhood, everyone says I’m a genius. Yes, I have a bit more talent than other children, but the efforts I put in, no one sees, it seems everything I’ve achieved, came effortlessly.

So, I’m more seen as a bargaining chip for family exchange benefits. In other words, this genius of mine was purposely touted by the Huang Family, to gain more benefits.

Also for this reason, having control over my own marriage is fundamentally impossible. Or since my brother’s injury, this possibility turned impossible because I can’t ignore my parents’ feelings.

So, under these circumstances, Lin Wenhang is the best choice I could envision. We’ve known each other since we were kids, I don’t dislike him, and he hasn’t changed his mind over all these years.

Because we were once classmates, I’m very aware of the temptations he’s faced, yet he never chose any of them, waiting silently for me.

Even when I bluntly told him I don’t like him, to not waste his time, he never wavered in his feelings, which is rare among these noble families’ young people.

Therefore, being able to marry a man who truly loves me, and whom I don’t dislike, while also making my parents’ lives a bit easier, is the best choice.

Of course, perhaps due to my inaction, my parents might lose status in the Huang Family, but after experiencing more, I believe they’ll know what is the correct choice.

If, by then, their choice is still to have me compromise, then I won’t be foolishly filial anymore, and will live for myself in the days to come.

I approached you because I believe, all the conflicts stem from everyone wanting to protect you. So, as long as you’re willing to believe in me, everyone else will too. Am I right?" (To be continued. If you like this work, you’re welcome to vote for it on Qidian (qidian.com). Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please read at m.qidian.com.)