Linxia

Chapter 99, White Flower

The so-called guests from the Fang family were actually people from Xiaohe Village.

Those from the old Fang family who came to the provincial capital to visit were the eldest uncle Fang Boxian, his son and one daughter, Fang Chuanhui and Fang Yuyu; those who collected the bodies from the Bai family were old lady Bai and the eldest son Bai Feng; those who collected the bodies from the Song family were Song Guangcheng and Song Liu; those from the old Chen family who came to eat the spoils of the family were Chen Guiyun, Chen Feng and his wife, and widow Chen.

Yes, the people who collected corpses from the Song and Bai families, and the people from the Chen family who had lost all their families, also came along. After all, they had come together, and Fang Boxian couldn't chase them away and stop them from following.

"Sit! Sit! Everyone, sit down! We haven't prepared anything at home, let's go buy some vegetables!" Fang's mother asked them to sit down, made some bean sesame tea, and hurried to the market with Tian Xuan to buy vegetables.

Fang's father and Fang Lin stayed to accompany him.

"My parents asked me to come over and take a look and get something."

Fang Boxian, Fang Chuanhui and Fang Yuyu put down the bags they brought on the table, and then, given their taciturn nature, they didn't know what to say.

In fact, he felt embarrassed for bringing people from the Song family, the Bai family, and the Chen family here, but as mentioned before, it was impossible not to let these people follow.

The people from the Song family, the Bai family, and the Chen family also put down their things. Of course, they just put the things they brought with them and had no intention of taking any gifts.

However, although they had no gifts, they were very enthusiastic in their words, as if they were very close to the Fang family, and spoke very warmly.

"Uncle, yes, you didn't expect it, did you? We can actually meet in the capital city. It's been a while since we last saw each other. We should have a meal together and have a good reunion."

"Yes, we are in the next village, and we have heard that you, Fang Lao San, have become rich. Now, are you the manager of the dock in the city?"

"Linzi, I haven't seen you for a few months, and you seem to be getting better and better. If my precious child had been closer to you, maybe that wouldn't have happened..."

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"You are trying to fool my family with your words? You are here with bad intentions!"

Fang Lin could hear that Song Guangcheng wanted to eat a meal at Fang's house. The Bai family and the Chen family also had some intention of freeloading, perhaps because they saw that Fang's father had become the manager of the dock and had no shortage of money?

But, do they have a good relationship?
As for the Song family, they borrowed grain and didn't return it, and Fang Lin had to go and ask for it back. Even if there was some friendship between them in the past, it had long been exhausted; as for the Bai family, their relationship was just average when they were in Xiaohe Village, and they just nodded and said hello when they met; the three people from the Chen family were from the neighboring village, needless to say.

Of course, if you want to say that we are all from the same village, or near our hometown, how about treating each other to a meal when we meet outside? Are you so stingy? Yes, the Fang family does not lack this.

But what kind of people are these in the Song family, the Bai family, and the old Chen family? Song Kai and Bai Bao are so wicked, but there is nothing wrong with their elders? The three people from the old Chen family are even more desperate. In short, it is a bit too much to say that they are full of bad people, but it is still an understatement to say that none of them are good people.

People like this, even if you invite them to dinner, at most you'll get a nice word in return, but they may call you a fool in their hearts, or even go further and become arrogant, and when they run into trouble in the capital, such as collecting corpses, visiting Song Kai in prison, or looking for Sister Guihua to kill her, they will come to you for help!
"So, this is not a matter of a meal, but a matter of testing my family's bottom line. If my family takes one step back, they will dare to take ten steps forward!" Fang Lin thought to himself.

Mr. Fang worked as a manager at the dock for a while. Dealing with all kinds of people was very challenging and he had grown a lot recently. At this moment, he sensed trouble and for a moment, he didn't know how to respond, so he remained silent.

He knew that not only he was present, but his son was also there. He could lie down next to his son at the dock, so naturally he could do the same at home!
Sure enough, Fang Lin spoke up: "It's getting late, and my house is not big. Uncle Song, Aunt Song, Granny Bai, Brother Bai, and Uncle Chen, Aunt, and Sister-in-law, you still have to find a place to stay and settle down as soon as possible. Fortunately, I know a clean and affordable inn, shall we go now?"

"Okay, after we settle down, we can get together for dinner later!" Song Guangcheng was stunned for a moment, but reacted quickly, emphasizing "get together" again.

His thoughts were obvious, and he was still unwilling to give up and wanted to take advantage. After all, they were guests in the capital city. If they really wanted to get together, it was natural to eat at Fang's house. If they ate outside, could they still let the guests pay?
Father Fang remained silent, and Fang Lin continued to speak for him: "Well, there are quite a few people from Xiaohe Village left in the city. Because of Song Kai's suggestion to take a shortcut...how about I invite them over and we can get together? Uncle Song, you can treat everyone to a meal as an apology."

He directly expanded the scope, hit you in the sore spot, and made a great move, changing the Fang family's treat to you into you making apology!
"Haha, this..." Song Guangcheng's expression was very interesting. Would he dare to agree to this? If he agreed, he would be making himself uncomfortable, but if he refused, he would not even have the attitude to admit his mistake.

He couldn't help but think of the time he asked for food a few months ago, when he was controlled by Fang Lin. He cursed himself for not learning his lesson. Knowing that he couldn't win the argument with Fang Lin, he looked at Fang's father, trying to suppress Fang Lin: "Shuyou, look at what Linzi is saying?"

"Linzi's meaning is my meaning." said Fang's father.

As I said, the dock is a training ground for people. Now, he is not as "honest" as before and dares not to confront others in person.

"Ahem!" Song Guangcheng almost couldn't hold back his expression. He really didn't expect that Mr. Fang would say this, or rather, Mr. Fang had changed so much.

"Shuyou, Linzi, my wife was just joking with you! Didn't you say you wanted to settle down in the inn? Let's go now!" Song Liu said to smooth things over.

"If Sister Guihua or Sister Geng were here and had cooperated with me, Song Guangcheng would definitely have lost face today. However, it's good enough that Dad could do this."

Fang Lin thought about it and looked at the people from the Bai family and the Chen family.

Old Mrs. Bai, Bai Feng, Chen Guiyun from the old Chen family, Mr. and Mrs. Chen Feng, and Widow Chen also picked up their things and stood up.

"Uncle, you and Boxian have finally reunited. How can we shamelessly stay here? We won't disturb you anymore. Let's go!"

"Yes, it's getting late. We have to go to the inn and settle down." Although they are so reasonable and easy to talk to at the moment, if Fang Lin and his son had lost the verbal battle with Song Guangcheng just now, do you think they would leave?
Those who came from Old Chen's house were three representatives selected from the family that had made a fortune. These three people were the type who only wanted to take advantage and not suffer any loss. If there was an advantage, they would take it; if there was no advantage, they would find ways to create conditions to take advantage.

Old Mrs. Bai and Bai Feng, mother and son, are relatively less likely to take advantage of others, but if they could get a good meal for free, do you think they would eat it?
The reason why they are so tactful now is only because the confrontation between Fang Lin and his son and Song Guangcheng has made them realize that the Fang family is not someone they can easily deal with. They are not sheep that they can bite and take advantage of, but beasts with claws and fangs, and even more powerful than them. That is why they will restrain themselves.

"Dad, uncle, Chuanhui, Yuyu, you guys take a seat first. I'll take the uncles and aunts over."

Fang Lin took people from the Song family, the Bai family, and the Chen family away.

At the entrance of the alley, he met Su Xiaoqing, the wife of Geng Shi, and greeted her calmly.

On the way, the three members of the old Chen family looked at each other, and Widow Chen stepped forward and asked, "Linzi, do you know where Guihua from your village lived after she came to the city?"

"Oh, I'm not really sure about this. The sister-in-law from the Geng family who I just greeted may know. You can go ask her tomorrow! By the way,"

Fang Lin looked at Song Guangcheng and his wife and said, "Uncle Song, Aunt Song, your Song Kai gave me a letter a few days ago and asked me to pass it to you. I will bring it to you tomorrow. After a few days, he... I will go to see him off for the last time."

"Thank you, Linzi!" After hearing the news about their son, Song Guangcheng and his wife finally couldn't help but reveal their true side that was rarely seen by outsiders. This thank you was also sincere and heartfelt.

The people from the Bai family and the Chen family vaguely knew that Fang Lin and Song Kai had some grudges against each other. As bystanders, they all felt that Fang Lin had done his best to do this.

"Grandma Bai, Big Brother Bai!" Fang Lin said to Old Lady Bai and Bai Feng, "Your family's Bai Bao and I both came from Xiaohe Village. We haven't had much contact since we came to the capital. We only found out about his affairs a few days ago... Please accept my condolences."

"Linzi!" When Old Mrs. Bai heard her youngest son mentioned, she choked up.

Bai Feng stroked his mother's back to comfort her, and she nodded in good faith.

"Uncle, aunt, and sister-in-law of the Chen family, you all know what you are doing in the capital city, and I can guess a little bit."

Chen Guiyun, Chen Fengshi, and widow Chen listened. The three of them looked at each other, but did not speak for a moment, waiting to see what Fang Lin wanted to say.

"I have no other intention in saying this to you uncles and aunts. I just want to say that my family has accumulated some connections in the capital, but there are some things we don't want to get involved in. I think you uncles and aunts will be considerate and understanding. Face is something that is given to each other!" Fang Lin said with a calm expression, looking at everyone one by one and smiling.

The Fang family has been in the city for so long, and they would not believe that Fang's father was able to become the manager of the dock without any connections. These connections can get things done, and naturally they can also be used to deal with certain people - in front of these people, it is necessary to show one's claws appropriately, otherwise, some people will never have a sense of boundaries.

After hearing this, the people from the Song family, the Bai family, and the Chen family were silent for a while, each thinking about it.

Everyone present here is a very smart person. There is no need to beat a loud drum, and some things do not need to be explained too clearly.

As they were talking, Fang Lin brought them to an inn called "Shi Ke Lai". In this regard, he really didn't cheat them. This inn was indeed affordable and very cost-effective.

Of course, this place is neither far nor close to Sister Guihua's home, and it can contribute to the plans against certain people. There is no need to talk about this little thing, and I believe they won't care.

After being brought to the inn, Fang Lin didn't stay long. He just said hello and left.

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Xixiang Hutong, the entrance of the alley.

After seeing Fang Lin, Su Xiaoqing nodded and greeted him, then watched Fang Lin and his group leave and immediately went out to find Sister Guihua.

"Guihua, the people from Old Chen's family are here. I saw Linzi taking them out. They should be taking them to the inn and settling them down."

"Ah."

Sister Guihua put down the rice washing water. At this time, she rolled up her sleeves, revealing her thin and thin arms. She looked weak and frail. Hearing this, she nodded and said, "Then let's start tomorrow. It's not easy for them to come here, so we have to entertain them well."

“Hahaha… Now those people in Old Chen’s family are going to have a hard time. But that’s right, this kind of thing needs to be dealt with once and for all, so that they won’t want to come again, and won’t dare to come again.”

Su Xiaoqing felt sorry for the three people from Old Chen's family as she spoke. She knew something about Sister Guihua's arrangements. The traps that followed one after another... She asked herself if they were all difficult to avoid. If she stepped on more people from Old Chen's family this time, she might not be able to go back.

"That's the truth." Under the dim light, Sister Osmanthus was wearing plain clothes and smiling slightly, like a quietly blooming little white flower.

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(End of this chapter)