Chapter 25 Settled (Second Update)

  Lin Hu's face turned red with rage as he shouted: "Oh? Who is so bold?! Please, Master Ding, speak clearly, I will severely punish this arrogant person!"

  Ding Hua gave a stern look at Mao Fengzhi, then turned to Lin Hu and bowed his hands together, saying: "The Garrison Commander is the one behind you, Mao Fengzhi, Captain Mao!"

  Lin Hu said immediately: "Mao Feng?!"

  Mao Feng immediately stood in front of Lin Hu and said: "General! This is nonsense!"

  Lin Hu's face sank as he said, "Is Lord Ding the kind of person who speaks with a bloody mouth?"

  Mao Feng stood up straight and said in a deep voice, "General, I have never kidnapped anyone from the Ding Mansion! Don't even mention abducting someone! If what Mr. Ding Hua says is true, then please ask Mr. Ding to produce evidence!"

  Lin Hu nodded and asked Ding Hua: "Ding Gong, is there any real evidence?!"

  Ding Hua immediately stood up and pointed at Mao Feng, saying in a stern voice: "It was today, I saw it with my own eyes, can this be fake?"

  Mao Feng coldly smiled and said: "So there's no outsider present? Isn't this letting you speak nonsense?"

  "You!" Ding Hua's old face immediately turned bright red, but he had nothing to say. At that time, it was indeed the case, except for Mao Fengzhi's subordinates, it was just people from the Ding Mansion!

  But the next moment, Mao Feng revealed a smile, smiling very sincerely, like an innocent child. He said to Ding Hua: "Ding Gong, I'm doing this out of helplessness. I and Xiao Ya are true-hearted, and I've heard that you're a broad-minded person. Moreover, if everyone in the city knows about this matter now, it might not be good for the Ding family either! Of course, if you insist on forcing me, then so be it. It's either all smiles or war, please decide!"

  This move is not only beneficial, but also allows Ding Hua to see the ability of Mao Feng. Bravery is an advantage, but cleverness is the key, especially in the military. Ding Hua is a cautious person who values his family's reputation and interests. He knows that if he agrees, his family will not only be safe but also regain their former glory and truly rise above the tide in the Chaomei region!

  Measuring is necessary, this is also the reason why Lin Hu is calm and composed. He faces Mao Feng's gaze of approval, these are things that Lin Hu has never discussed with Mao Feng before, all of which are Mao Feng's improvisation on the spot! Lin Hu's test for Mao Feng is everywhere!

  Over a cup of tea, Ding Hua was still weighing his options. Lin Hu said calmly: "Ding Gong, I'm considered a young talent, but who else in the Chao Mei region can compare to me? At a young age, I took on the responsibility of leading a team, and my abilities are only surpassed by yours. Doesn't this speak for itself? Furthermore, your daughter's feelings towards me are mutual, so why turn a joyful occasion into a funeral? Choosing the best match is the priority!"

  Threats, that's Lin Hu's way. His expression is very clear. He just wants to tell Ding Hua that if he agrees, it will be a happy event. If not, then Lin Hu will make the Ding family hold a funeral, and someone will die!

  Ding Hua's face stiffened, and he had to take Lin Hu seriously. Lin Hu had the military power in his hands, and if he really wanted to destroy the Ding family, it would be a matter of turning his hand over! Although the Ding family had a solid foundation, they couldn't afford to let Lin Hu hurt their vital energy. Looking at the entire territory of Chao Mei, how many people would follow the Ding family in life and death? That was just a joke!

  A hint of desolation floated in Ding Hua's heart, and he couldn't help but admit that he had failed, the decline of the Ding family had begun with him.

  Despair and helplessness were evident on Ding Hua's face, which did not escape Lin Hu and Mao Feng. They exchanged a glance, and Mao Feng naturally looked delighted, as he didn't want to take that step.

  Mao Feng immediately said: "Ding Gong, please don't mind, I have been rude to you many times before, I hope you won't take it to heart!"

  Lin Hu's face sank as he said: "Feng Zhi, how can you be so impolite? And what kind of address is this? You need to change your tone! Don't you know that Lord Ding has already agreed?"

  Mao Feng immediately followed up and bowed deeply to Ding Gong, saying: "Thank you, Father-in-law, for your help!"

  Ding Hua cursed Mao Feng's shamelessness in his heart, but what could he do? Helplessly, it occupied most of his thoughts. He coldly snorted and said: "If the betrothal gift doesn't satisfy me, then there's nothing to discuss!"

  This is an excuse to save face, and everyone knows that the so-called betrothal gift is just a pretext. This made Mao Feng's smile lift his head, and he said to Ding Hua: "Definitely, definitely satisfy Father-in-law! I'll prepare soon! Definitely choose a good day to come again!"

  "Then let the town's guardian be a witness for our marriage," said Lin Hu Qing with a cough.

  This is naturally possible, Ding Hua also counts as a passable face, Lin Hu is after all the parent official, this makes him the witness of marriage, which is better than any gift, Lin Hu's appearance at least these wild-hearted people like the Huang family will have some restraint.

  Ding Hua has unknowingly undergone a significant change, and now he finds Mao Feng's appearance much more pleasing to the eye. People are like this sometimes; their views can change greatly with their mood. Humans are inherently fickle creatures after all.

  The next day, a piece of news spread throughout Chaozhou that Miss Ding was getting married, and the groom was Mao Feng, the commander of an independent regiment under Lin Hu's garrison. The news spread quickly, almost everyone who should know knew it, and those who shouldn't know also knew it.

  Huang Kui's mood was naturally not good, he never thought there would be such a twist, this had completely disrupted his plans. However, after careful consideration, he also came up with a plan, he believed that this was Lin Hu's scheme, and it was to monopolize the benefits! He wouldn't have expected that this was actually Mao Fengzhi's idea.

  Huang Kui sat heavily, subconsciously fiddling with his jade ring, and after a long while, he finally muttered: "Since things have come to this, then so be it! No matter what, as long as the Ding family is no longer that Ding family, that's all that matters!"

  Dong's family. Dong Hao walked back and forth in the hall with his hands behind his back, while the housekeeper stood beside him with his hands clasped together. Dong Hao was the head of the Dong family, over 50 years old, with very small eyes, looking like a very astute person. The whole Chaozhou knew that the Dong family was the largest landlord, and their fertile fields could support the needs of tens of thousands of people.

  He stopped in his tracks and said to the butler beside him: "Tell the people below to stop their actions."

  The housekeeper was shocked and said: "Master, isn't this a pity? We've been preparing for so long, and now it's all going to be abandoned? Master, please reconsider!"

  Who would have thought that this sentence immediately triggered Dong Hao's anger, he burst into a loud scolding: "Fool! Still being cautious! At this time, being cautious is just looking for death. I know Mo Feng very well, from the fact that he can stand out in the Tiger Wolf Army and gain Lin Hu's appreciation, how can he be an ordinary person?! Don't even mention the remaining things of the Ding family, my current status is already enough, if I get more, it's not getting rich, but inviting disaster!"

  The housekeeper immediately bowed down and wiped his sweat, saying: "Yes, yes, master, I will definitely do it, do it!"

  "Hurry up and go!" Dong Hao yelled at the housekeeper with his eyes wide with anger.

  The housekeeper immediately left in a hurry. Watching him leave, Dong Hao said with annoyance: "He's really getting old and muddle-headed!"

  Then he sat down in his own chair, and said with a smile: "The Ding family has given birth to a good daughter! Unfortunately, I don't have one! It seems that Mao Fengzi is not without weaknesses to exploit after all! At least this lust is unavoidable!"

  Then he changed his expression and said, "It's okay if there is no daughter, as long as it's a woman, you can find one yourself! Even if you have to grab one, nothing can't be done with the Pacific Ocean!"

  After finishing speaking, he couldn't help but start laughing complacently, the laughter was really not worthy of praise, but who dared to persuade him and who didn't dare listen? In the Dong family, he was like heaven.

  Lin Hu is not concerned with the *heart hair edge matter, but rather another matter, that is, war is about to break out again! Chen Jiongming and Sun Dapao are starting again! Now that the great war has arrived, Chen Jiongming has already sent a telegram and even called Lin Hu to invite him to support!

  Lin Hu was always hesitant, but he also knew that his relationship with Chen Jiongming was one of interdependence, and neither could do without the other. He needed Chen to counter Sun's Big Gun and his influence in the Beijing government, while Chen needed Lin to liaise with the Beijing government and help him consolidate his own position.

  Lin Hu's own troops had already recovered their combat effectiveness and could even win a battle. However, his actual strength was limited to just over 20,000 soldiers, and he was still far from being the dominant force in Chaozhou City. External enemies were approaching, while internally, things were not yet in order.