Chapter 8 of Volume 1: Lin Tang's Origins, Double Happiness Arrives at the Door

  "Heaven and earth are witness, I live in your house, sleep with your wife, spend your money, tell me if you're happy or not"

  Tang Guan leaned back in his chair, swaying gently, extremely bored, and began to hum a little tune. According to custom, relatives could only visit him at noon, which was still hours away, until the afternoon. Looking out at the big fish and meat on the table outside, Tang Guan couldn't help but feel a pang of heartache.

  The reason is simple, those empty tables will be removed after serving this wave of guests. What they said about keeping up appearances is really true. They would rather leave them idle and eventually become a meal for cats and dogs.

  "The Zhu gate is full of wine and meat, but the road has frozen bones." Tang Guan, as a child of a retired corrupt government official, finally experienced this "bitterness".

  "Guān er, what are you muttering about!?" Just as Tang Guan was sighing, a loud shout made him jump up suddenly. It turned out that Tang Wei Xi, who had been walking for a long time, had returned again.

  "No, the child just came to compose poetry." After speaking, he glanced at a thin figure behind Tang Weixi, who was Lin Yuhuan. Tang Guan couldn't help but feel happy, knowing that he had completed 80 or 90% of Loli's hidden task.

  Tang Wei Xi saw Tang Guan's divine and mysterious appearance, but didn't think much of it. The fact that Tang Guan had recovered from his serious illness was already a great joy, and having just regained his health, he was even more clever and quick-witted, able to receive He Zhizhang's praise, which added to the joy. Ancient people believed in the heavenly mandate and divine inspiration, and they also believed that there were countless extraordinary people in the world, which can be proven by their reverence for the gods and Buddhas of heaven.

  Everyone thought it was a strange thing about Tang Guan, but they didn't suspect anything else, and only felt that this was the blessing of heaven for the Tang family.

  "Father, what about Mrs. Lin's side?"

  Tang Weixi sat down and subconsciously wanted to drink tea, but the tea in the cup had been drunk by Tang Guanyi, so when he picked it up, he drank nothing.

  Putting down the teacup with a somewhat annoyed expression, he ignored Tang Guan but beckoned to Lin Yuhong: "Alright, Yuhong come over here"

  Lin Yuxun lowered her head, not daring to look up at Tang Guan and Tang Weixi.

  "Your father and I were old friends, once met like a familiar face. That year your father was full of vigor and good fortune, he took the position of governor with one move." Tang Wei Xi stopped talking at this point, as if lost in thought.

  Lin Yuxun, however, buried her small head even lower, and it was impossible to discern what expression she had. Tang Guan, on the other hand, carefully noticed that her small body trembled from time to time, and couldn't help but frown at Tang Weixi.

  "If wealth and honor, don't forget each other. Your father is a man of integrity. During the Qianfeng year, my official career was hindered and I had no choice but to return home and start this humble business. Your father remembered me fondly, if it wasn't for him, my business would have failed as early as the Shangyuan year."

  At this, a faint sobbing sound came from the hall, but it was clearly being held back with great effort. Tang Guan heard the sound and wanted to interrupt Tang Weixi's continued speech, but also wanted to know what happened next, so he had to hold himself back.

  "Your family has a great kindness to me, Tang Dehua. I am not an ungrateful person. Since you are a lone orphan and widowed mother who have come to seek refuge with me, I naturally cannot ignore you."

  "It turned out to be the case" Tang Guan nodded secretly on one side, understanding the ins and outs of the two Tang families, and also learned from Tang Weixi's words that this fat man had also been an official, no wonder he was so special.

  "What's the point, are you going to let me have a study partner or not?" Tang Guan listened clearly and was concerned about the outcome. Now that it had come to this, he actually quite wanted to let this girl be his study partner after all. After all, being childhood sweethearts was something he had always yearned for.

  This is one aspect, and another aspect is also out of pity for the mother and daughter. After all, who can know what this thin little girl will grow up to be in the future? So although Tang Guan had some wild thoughts in his heart, he didn't have too many ideas about that aspect.

  "From now on, you will be a companion reader for the sick child. Although this is not proper in principle, you are a girl, but there is no better arrangement emotionally. If there is another good opportunity in the future, I will definitely find a good family for you."

  "Wow! Ginger is still spicy after all these years, no wonder he used to be an official!" Upon hearing Tang Wei Xi say this, Tang Guan's face lit up with joy, knowing that the matter was settled.

  Tang Wei Xi noticed a smile on Tang Guan's face and slightly raised an eyebrow. Tang Guan immediately stopped.

  "Xun'er, if you're willing, I'll take you in as a foster daughter. From now on, you'll be Miss Tang of the Tang family. Your brother will be like an older brother to you, and outsiders won't gossip about you two studying together."

  As soon as this was said, Tang Guan was stunned for a moment, "The development of this matter does not conform to the setting of the script, could I have misinterpreted the expression of this cheap old dad"

  Lin Yuxun, although only seven years old, was born into an official's family and could understand the simple truths in Tang Weixi's words, her small brow furrowed.

  After a long while, he shifted his body and bowed to Tang Wei Xi: "Father"

  "Alright... let's get up..." Tang Wei Xi said with a smile. The Tang family had few people and previously, Tang Guan was foolish and silly, but actually, he had already thought of adopting an orphaned child. Although Tang Guan had recovered now, this plan that was suppressed in his heart was triggered by the pitiful Lin mother and daughter, and at the same time, this move also served another purpose.

  "It's really true that treatment is determined by gender." Tang Guan looked at this scene silently, thinking of not long ago when he was slapped to the ground for calling someone "dad", now with the same title, Tang Wei Xi had a delighted expression.

  Although Tang Guan was well-read in the classics, he didn't realize the complexity of ancient etiquette. In fact, Tang Wei's move was a double-edged sword, shutting the mouths of outsiders while also comforting those at home. The distinction between names and reality is clear: if the name isn't right, then the words won't be smooth. A discerning person can see that this is no different from raising a concubine or a child bride.

  If it were a sworn son, it would be fine. Any family with a young master or gentleman who takes in a sworn daughter is tacitly understood by everyone. However, Tang Guan and the young Lin Yuheng, being newcomers, did not understand this custom and thought that Tang Weixi had really adopted a daughter.

  "All right, soon after relatives came to visit at home, just in time to announce this matter"

  "Old Wang! Old Wang!" Tang Weixi called out loudly, and Old Wang came running from the kitchen not far away.

  "What instructions does the old master have?"

  "Go and help this little girl wash up, change into some decent clothes, from today on she will be our adopted daughter."

  "Ah!" Old Wang was shocked and exclaimed, first looking at Lin Yuhui who still had her head down, then gazing strangely at Tang Guan's smug face.

  Tang Guan was still feeling pleased with himself for doing a good deed, but when he noticed Old Wang's ambiguous and strange gaze, he couldn't help but withdraw his smile.

  "Could this old Wang next door be a hidden master? Is he an extraordinary expert who can trigger my infinite strength?"

  "Master, there are no suitable clothes in the mansion, if we have to rush to make some, it will be at least tomorrow"

  Tang Wei's eyebrows furrowed upon hearing this, and he shook his head, saying: "Forget it, we'll talk about it another day. Xun'er, you go back and accompany your mother first, remember to go to the sick book room for reading tomorrow."

  "Yes" Lin Yuxun replied softly, and walked out. After the family declined, they went through several tribulations and finally arrived at Tang Yuanwai's house, a close friend of his father. The clothes on his body were also old and worn out, and he looked even more disheveled due to his young age and frailty.

  Tang Guan shook his head at the sight, and was even less interested in Lin Yuhui. When he first saw her, he had some expectations and excitement, after all, she was the first peer of the opposite sex he had ever seen.

  It's not surprising for Tang Guan, as the later generations are an era that judges people by their appearance. At present, Tang Guan has not yet truly integrated into the environment and does not understand what it means to be a pearl in the dust. However, Tang Wei Xi, who has been indulging in worldly affairs for many years, is wise beyond his years and can see through Lin Yu Xun's fallen demeanor with just one glance.

  Tang Guan actually didn't bother to think carefully, and even with his toes, he could figure out that Lin Mu was charming and captivating. Even if it was only half inherited, it wouldn't be much different.

  This play of "Collecting Female Script" has been performed for a long time. The sun is already west, and there are firecrackers sounding outside the door again.

  With a loud crash, Tang Weixi immediately stood up.

  "Guo'er, come with me to welcome your seven aunts and six uncles, as well as Big Uncle and Second Uncle."

  "Tang Guan cursed in his heart and reluctantly moved his body to follow Tang Wei Xi out the door..."

  At this time, however, Lin's mother and daughter were quiet in their guest room.

  Lin Mu's eyebrows furrowed tightly as she listened to her daughter say that she had been taken in by Tang Wei Xi as a foster daughter.

  "Cough...cough..." Lin's mother, who was already pale-faced, became even more anxious.

  Lin Yuxun was also surprised and hastily went forward to comfort her mother with a small hand, but was pushed away by Lin's mother.

  "Did you really agree?"

  Lin Yuxun thought that when her mother heard about Tang's kindness towards her, she would be delighted, but instead, she was met with her mother's stern interrogation.

  Seeing her mother's serious face, she couldn't help but nod slightly.

  "Good heavens! Good heavens!" Lin's mother was like a paralyzed person, her body that had been propped up with great effort suddenly went limp on the bed.

  "Tang Dehua, you're really clever!" Tears streamed down her face as Lin Yuxun saw her mother's sudden sadness, and she stood there in shock.

  After a long while, Lin's mother finally stopped crying and held Lin Yuxun in her arms, saying: "Xun'er, from now on when you see Guo Bing, don't call him 'brother', but call him 'Lang Jun' instead, do you understand?"

  "Mr. Lang?" Lin Yuxun repeated, nodding slightly. (Note: A term of respect, similar to "young master")

  Lin's mother gently stroked her daughter's scattered hair in front of her forehead, suddenly reluctant to leave the world. The Lin Yuhong in front of her was still so young, and she had actually fallen for Tang Weixi's trick.

  Before she died, she had to quickly teach her daughter the self-defense method. With this polite and courteous title of Lang Jun, it's also good to save a bit. From the bottom of her heart, she couldn't bear to let her daughter be with Tang Guan, who was originally a foolish person, even if he has recovered now and is performing well.

  The third update is here, new book needs support, and motivation is needed!