147: Help me do three things [Happy New Year! 】

Lin Xin's words were earth-shattering, astonishing the three people in the hall.

Especially Wang Li.

His expression was solemn, and his eyes were terrifyingly gloomy.

"Third Miss, do you know what those words mean?" he said in a deep voice.

If the marriage is called off because Lin Xin has someone she likes, then this will be a huge loss to the Lin Family's prestige.

Moreover, the Wang Family can completely use this as an excuse to demand compensation from the Lin Family.

Of course, Lin Xin knew about such things.

So at first, she actually wanted to resign herself to her fate.

But when she learned that Wang Lang didn't like her either, a slight change occurred in her heart.

Can this marriage truly be happy if two people who don't like each other in the slightest are forced together?

Lin Xin was unwilling.

Given her status, position, strength, and talent, she shouldn't have fallen to this state.

Thus, she raised her head and met Wang Li's extremely oppressive eyes, saying, "Uncle Li, you heard it just now, Wang Lang also disagrees with this marriage."

"He will agree," Wang Li said with a tone that brooked no refusal.

Can a disobedient son still overturn the sky?

"But why should my Lin Family let someone who feels nothing for me marry in?" Lin Xin said with a resolute expression.

Things had come to this, she could only act more firmly.

Only this way could she not lose face in front of the Wang Family and maybe even eliminate the so-called compensation.

Wang Li's eyes flickered.

He was a Wang Family Elder, a leading figure among the Zhou Family's direct descendants, with extraordinary status.

Logically speaking, he could easily handle the other party.

But the other party was completely unafraid of his authority.

"Are you sure this is the meaning of the Lin Family Head?" Wang Li asked back.

If it was just Lin Xin's personal idea, this matter would be easy to handle.

But if this was the Lin Family's intention, then they would have to be more cautious.

After all, their Wang Family was also somewhat in the wrong.

"I'm not sure, but I believe Grandfather will agree to let me choose someone I like," Lin Xin said truthfully.

In fact, Lin Tianxiong wanted her to resign herself to her fate.

If Wang Lang really liked her, resigning herself to fate would be acceptable.

But if neither liked the other, what was the point of being together?

"Are you saying that your Grandfather would give up the Zhou Family's interests for you?"

Wang Li looked down at her from a commanding position, exuding a faint pressure, which was extremely oppressive.

Previously, he had a pleasant expression, but at this moment, he had clearly reverted to being a Zhou Family Elder.

This time, the marriage alliance between the Wang and Lin Families was driven by Zhou Family interests. How could just two juniors possibly influence the Zhou Family's will?

Lin Xin deeply understood this point.

In this situation, unless Grandfather saw greater Zhou Family interests, he might not agree to her words.

But how could she strive for greater benefits for the Main Family?

At this moment, Lin Xin thought of a person in her heart.

She suddenly looked up at the silent Zhou Luo beside her.

Zhou Luo, who had originally planned to remain silent and minimize his presence, felt this gaze and his body trembled.

No way.

Third Miss, don't look at me.

"What if the person I like is him?" Lin Xin blurted out.

The three people present were all startled.

Especially Wang Li, his face was full of disbelief, and the authority he had previously gathered completely vanished.

If the person the other party liked was really Zhou Luo.

Then he believed that the Lin Family Head would definitely choose the other party instead of Wang Lang.

After all, this was a future Second-Order Alchemist.

It wouldn't be excessive to win over the other party with various things.

"Third Miss, are you sure this is true?"

"As far as I know, virtuous nephew Zhou has already married your younger sister, right?"

Wang Li said, unwilling to give up.

"I know, but that doesn't matter," Lin Xin said calmly.

At this moment, she finally grasped the key to breaking the situation, so her originally nervous and flustered mind also calmed down.

Only Zhou Luo, who was standing nearby, was now on the verge of tears.

Who did I provoke?

How could I be used as a shield?

The only thing that comforted him was that this kind of thing didn't seem to have any bad effects on him.

The Wang Family wouldn't hold a grudge against him because of such a small matter, right?

Wang Li was silent for a long time, no longer insisting on this topic, he just said, "I will have Father communicate with the Lin Family Head to explain this matter."

After speaking, he left.

In the hall, Zhou Luo was the first to speak up, saying, "Third Miss, it's not that serious, is it?"

Lin Xin was full of apology, and unusually lowered her stance, saying, "Zhou Luo, just consider it helping me out."

"But paper can't wrap fire," Zhou Luo replied.

This kind of thing definitely couldn't be kept a secret.

Even if the Family Head agreed to her choice, what about after she returned home?

Could it be that Lin Xin really wanted to be with him?

"I will write a letter to Grandfather, and then as soon as the marriage is called off, you just need to sternly refuse me," Lin Xin said somewhat matter-of-factly.

Her idea was very simple.

Anyway, she wouldn't be returning home for a long time this time.

First, let the Zhou Family call off the marriage, and when she returns home later, she would have Zhou Luo say he doesn't like her.

That way, the Zhou Family would definitely be helpless.

And for the sake of the Zhou Family's reputation, they definitely wouldn't go to the Wang Family to propose marriage again.

Wouldn't the matter be perfectly resolved then?

"Third Miss, you aren't considering me at all," Zhou Luo said, both annoyed and amused.

Couldn't she think about whether this kind of thing could really be refused so easily?

He wasn't some Elder-level figure now.

How could he refuse just by saying so?

Lin Xin also realized she had been somewhat thoughtless.

She said somewhat awkwardly, "I will compensate you."

"This isn't a matter of compensation or not," Zhou Luo immediately said, but then quickly changed his words, "Alright, compensation is definitely needed, but you have to ensure that I can definitely refuse, and that I won't be targeted after refusing."

"I..." Lin Xin was speechless for a moment.

And Wang Yuwei, who was watching the excitement from the side, finally spoke with a smile, "If you ask me, Xin'er, why don't you just marry Zhou Luo? Wouldn't that solve everything perfectly?"

"Wang Yuwei, what are you saying?" Lin Xin glared at her.

Immediately, she looked at Zhou Luo and said, "Sorry, I can't guarantee that."

Zhou Luo's expression darkened slightly, and he shrugged, "Then I can only explain it to Elder Wang."

He wouldn't do such thankless tasks when he had nothing else to do.

With that, he turned and walked outside.

"Wait a moment." Lin Xin suddenly reached out and grabbed his arm.

Zhou Luo turned his head.

He saw the other party biting her lip, extremely conflicted.

"What is it?" he asked.

After a long time, Lin Xin made a significant decision, saying seriously, "At worst, I can really marry you when the time comes."

Huh?

Zhou Luo couldn't help but be stunned.

Really marry him?

This is possible?

However, it seems the other party, like Lin Xi, is a Fifth-Grade Spiritual Root, so marrying over isn't impossible.

It's just that her temper needs to change.

"We can pretend to be together, and then we just won't interfere with each other," Lin Xin explained.

This was the best solution she could think of.

Zhou Luo raised his eyebrows slightly.

Contract marriage?

The Cultivation World also does this?

If that's the case, it's acceptable.

Not only could he gain more say in the Zhou Family through this, but he also wouldn't have to worry about Lin Xin affecting Zhou Garden.

The only thing to worry about was the Great Elder's attitude.

However, it was fine, before he took over the position of Sixth Elder, there was still room for maneuver.

He could help with this favor.

He didn't continue walking outside, which made the other party heave a sigh of relief.

At this moment, Zhou Luo suddenly extended his right hand again.

Lin Xin had a puzzled expression.

"Where's the compensation?" Zhou Luo asked.

Lin Xin's expression sank.

She thought to herself, 'I've sacrificed so much, and you still want compensation? Do you have a conscience?'

Thinking was one thing, but she still very reluctantly handed over some of the Cultivation resources she had accumulated over the years to the other party.

Zhou Luo looked at the pile of abundant resources, satisfied, and put them into his storage ring, then said, "Besides this, you also have to help me do three things."

"What?" Lin Xin frowned slightly, her tone a little displeased.

"Hmm?" Zhou Luo asked, puzzled.

"What things?" Lin Xin said with a frustrated expression.

"I haven't thought of them yet, but they won't be bad things. If you agree, I'll help you," Zhou Luo said seriously.

Lin Xin knew she had no right to refuse, so she said, "Alright, I agree."

Only then did Zhou Luo nod, and then took out a spiritual talisman.

"What is this?" Lin Xin asked, puzzled.

"A sound-recording talisman. I need to keep evidence, lest you go back on your word in the future," Zhou Luo said.

Lin Xin's face turned ashen, she hadn't expected the other party to be so well-prepared.

However, in the end, she still explained the whole story of this matter on the spiritual talisman, emphasizing that everything was her own doing.