Chapter 192: Chapter 192: This Person is Long Gone Chapter 192: Chapter 192: This Person is Long Gone “This…”
Lin Baiyi’s face stiffened as he didn’t know what to do.
“What’s wrong with being a merchant? It’s not easy to do business. Dad, I think it’s a perfect timing that Second Uncle comes back,” Lin Caihe beamed at the sight of Liu Yushui. She was drawn to his beautiful clothes.
She imagined herself owning those clothes if Liu Yushui lived with them. Just thinking about it made her happy.
“Grandpa was always worried about Second Uncle staying outside. Now that he’s back, Grandpa can rest. How wonderful it would be if our family lives harmoniously like that. Many people will be so envious.”
“Lin Caihe, shut up! If you spout nonsense again, I’ll gag you with charcoal!” Lin Caisang gave Lin Caihe a stern look.
“I didn’t say anything wrong.”
Lin Caihe murmured defiantly.
“Grandpa, don’t you think I am right?”
“Girl He, how about you go with your Second Uncle’s family? What do you think?”
Seeing that she dared to ask him, Lin Laogeng looked grimly at his unruly granddaughter, as if he was giving her a stern warning.
He was fond of his second son’s family, but he was reminded of how they treated them in the past. As for Lin Caihe, who easily forgot their pain, he could never feel affectionate towards her.
At the sound of Grandpa’s voice, Lin Caihe decided not to say anything else.
“Grandpa, I think we should let them fend for themselves. I believe they should have some money. There are many unoccupied houses in our village. They can buy one and live on their own; this way, we don’t have to deal with them. What do you think?”
Lin Caisang voiced her opinion.
“Sister Sangsang, Second Uncle mentioned that they want to change their surname,” said Lin Changyi.
“Change surname? Ha.”
Lin Caisang chuckled and glanced at her cousin Lin Changfeng before turning her gaze back to Lin Laogeng.
“Grandpa, what do you think about it? Do you want Second Uncle to change his surname back?”
She couldn’t decide on this matter. It all depended on her grandparents. If they were still attached to their son, then changing a surname would not have any impact on her and her big brother.
“If Grandpa wants Second Uncle to change his surname back, then we have no choice but to make Third Uncle’s family live separately.”
In the Liang Kingdom, merchants couldn’t work as officials, which was an undeniable fact. Unless Lin Changfeng moved out and lived separately, he would still be tied to Liu Baixiao’s fate.
“Change what surname? There’s no one by that name in the Lin Family.”
Before Lin Laogeng could answer, Lu Qiubo interjected.
“Old man, he changed his surname to Liu without seeking our permission. Now he wants to change it back just because he says so? What does that make us? You can’t agree to this so easily. Furthermore, I am against letting them live here. Remember how Liu Rumei plotted against Sangsang and Changfeng? Do you remember how they treated us over the years?”
“Do you think I’ve lost my mind? If that unfilial brat wants to change his surname, isn’t it for his own gain?” Lin Laogeng was amused by his wife’s words and laughed.
Changing a surname was a way for Liu Baixiao to get grain without any justifications in the future.
Only then did Lu Qiubo smile and nod in agreement.
“Then we will follow Sangsang’s suggestion. Kick them out and have them buy their own house! They must have some assets left. If they can’t even afford a house, then they deserve to starve to death!”