57: Chapter 57 Choosing a Marriage Partner

Because the situation of the Bai family was somewhat complicated.

Lin Chuge's ex-boyfriend, Young Master Bai Feng, was the illegitimate son of the eldest Bai brother. He was originally raised outside and wasn't intended to be brought home.

However, the old patriarch of the Bai family had three sons, yet they couldn't produce a single grandson.

The eldest brother had no other children besides this one illegitimate son.

The second and third brothers each had only one daughter in their families.

In such traditional prestigious families, sons were always prioritized for inheritance.

Unless there was truly no other way and the daughter was exceptionally outstanding, the company would not be handed over to a daughter.

Just like Lin Chuge.

But the remaining two daughters of the Bai family had their minds nowhere near the company.

Bai Yueling spent all day thinking about experiencing life, showing no resemblance to a young lady of a great family at all.

And her cousin was no better, being so obsessed with art that she couldn't extricate herself, single-mindedly wanting to be a freelance painter.

Old Master Bai had no choice but to have the eldest brother bring back the illegitimate son, Young Master Bai Feng, to be groomed as the heir.

Young Master Bai Feng did a good job with his outward appearances; if he could just marry Lin Chuge, he would truly be considered successful.

Unfortunately, it was ruined by Lin Xiao.

The Lin Couple had a relatively good relationship with the third Bai brother.

Before finding Lin Xiao, they had thought about having Lin Yu marry Bai Yueling.

But with Lin Yu's cynical and playboy attitude, Bai Yueling really couldn't stand him, so they eventually had to drop the idea.

They thought Lin Xiao could do them proud this time, but they didn't expect it still wouldn't work.

“Sigh, young people's affairs are not something we adults can force. Let A-Xiao decide for himself.”

Lin Qingshan was more open-minded.

Although his marriage with Su Xiumei was also an arranged marriage, the two of them were childhood sweethearts and had an emotional foundation.

Naturally, he also hoped that even if his children's marriages were arranged, they would be on the premise of mutual affection.

Seeing that The Lin Couple were so easy to talk to, Lin Xiao also slowly let out a sigh of relief.

But what he didn't know was that because of his attitude, someone was a bit heartbroken.

At the door of the dressing room, Bai Yueling's eyes held a hint of disappointment.

She had first gone to greet her parents and then wanted to come here to find Lin Xiao.

To her surprise, as soon as she reached the dressing room door, she heard Lin Xiao refusing the marriage alliance and those words about not liking her.

Although they had only recently met, she felt that Lin Xiao was quite an interesting person.

If possible, it wasn't out of the question to develop things further.

But how could Lin Xiao refuse so thoroughly?

Could it be that she hadn't left a good impression in his heart?

It shouldn't be...

Unknowingly, a sense of competitiveness rose in Bai Yueling's heart.

...

The banquet officially began.

Lin Qingshan led Lin Xiao onto the front stage and solemnly introduced Lin Xiao's identity to everyone.

Although these people held high status in the capital, there weren't many whose children were particularly promising.

A top student like Lin Xiao, who was specially admitted to the Finance Department of A University, was still envied by many.

Hearing that he had grown up in the countryside since childhood made them look at him with even more respect.

Most people present were adults; they wouldn't play those childish games and think that Lin Xiao growing up in the countryside was something unpresentable.

On the contrary, they would think that for Lin Xiao to be so outstanding despite growing up in such harsh conditions, it meant his personal abilities were extremely strong!

With the subsequent nurturing from The Lin Family, he would surely become a great talent!

In the following time, many people brought their children to introduce them to Lin Xiao, wanting to use this to build more connections with The Lin Family.

A large portion of them brought their daughters along.

Basically, everyone here took it for granted that the children needed to enter into marriage alliances.

The Lin Family had only this one son; those with daughters in their families had to seize the opportunity.

Lin Qingshan and Su Xiumei didn't turn anyone away either.

Anyway, getting to know a few more girls wasn't a bad thing; what if there was one he liked?

“A-Xiao, this is your Uncle Lu and his youngest daughter.”

Lin Qingshan introduced them with a smile.

Lin Xiao just took a glance and silently shook his head.

The girl was very beautiful and had a good figure; from her appearance, she was the type where one almost couldn't find any flaws.

However, as he observed, the gossip system in his mind rang out again.

At the same time, Lin Xiao's inner thoughts surfaced in the ears of The Lin Family members present.

[She looks so dignified, but she's actually a nightclub queen in private! Last year at a nightclub, she took a fancy to a handsome male college student, forcibly took him away and slept with him, and even got pregnant with his child!]

[Too overbearing, can't afford to provoke her, can't afford to provoke her!]

“...”

In an instant, the expressions of the other four members of The Lin Family changed.

Lin Chuge and Lin Baixuan were chatting with their respective friends; hearing this voice, they both looked toward their parents, their eyes filled with amusement.

They naturally knew their parents' intentions—to take this opportunity to pick a heart-favored partner for their younger brother.

Looking at those people lining up to meet Lin Xiao, it seemed they would get their fill of gossip today.

After all, Lin Qingshan and Su Xiumei were also people who had weathered many storms.

The look of surprise on the surface only lasted for a moment before they put on smiles again.

“Ah, Old Lu, I remember your daughter had a good relationship with that kid from the Yang family... Sigh, I really have to advise you on this; children's affairs should be left to the children to resolve themselves. If we adults interfere too much, it just makes the kids resent us.”

After some small talk, Lin Qingshan calmly defused this introduction.

Even if President Lu noticed something was slightly off, he wouldn't disrespect Lin Qingshan.

The two of them soon went off to chat about other things, and the matter of introducing the two children was temporarily shelved.

However, as the first person left, the person behind naturally stepped up.

“A-Xiao, this is your Aunt Zhao and her daughter. Come, introduce yourselves.”

Su Xiumei saw a woman she was familiar with and hurried forward to introduce them.

She still trusted her own judgment.

This Madam Zhao was cultured and sensible; the daughter she raised certainly wouldn't be so rebellious.

Lin Xiao looked her over once again.

This girl's appearance was also good; she was quite tall with long, slender legs.

It was just that the way she looked at him seemed somewhat inexplicably cold.

Soon, he found out why.

[This girl is good, but she doesn't like men at all...]

[Sigh, Mom, don't bother praising me anymore; we're not even on the same track!]