Chapter Twelve: The Bridal Chamber (Part Two)

  The newlyweds' sneaking into the kitchen on their wedding night is temporarily omitted.

  The lively celebration outside has also subsided by now, and the guests who should have dispersed have all left.

  Inside Li's Fort, deep in the inner city, in the study of the master of the house, Li Chengyi.

  Two elderly men with a divine glow are sitting at the table chatting, occasionally bursting into laughter, making the atmosphere exceptionally warm and friendly.

  "Xiangyi, big brother, the changes in Lijia Village over the past few years are truly shocking. The family business has even expanded to the United States. It seems that the plan you mentioned to me four years ago has already been put into action."

  "Yes, Shouren, the wind is still giving our old Li family face. After so many years of tempering outside, he can be considered a success. This time he came back, let him get married first, I was thinking of passing on the position of Li family head to him, and let him take charge, we are all old, our minds are rigid, and we can't keep up with the changes in this world."

  These two are Lin Chengyi, the current master of Lijia Fort, and Lin Shouren, the old father-in-law of Li Ruofeng from Mount Tai.

  The two fathers-in-law were apparently very satisfied with the wedding arrangements, and before they had even finished drinking at the banquet, they continued to drink and discuss matters in this study with great enthusiasm.

  "Hmm, big brother, you gave birth to a good son, but I picked up a daughter-in-law." Lin Shouren poured wine for Li Chengyi while laughing: "Otherwise, no matter how hard we try in this life, in the eyes of officials, we are still just rich peasants and bandits, not presentable, not presentable!"

  "Brother, I don't want to hear this. What's wrong with being a local tyrant? We should be upright and honest, not bringing shame to our ancestors even after we die. Li Chengyi said seriously: "But the current situation is not peaceful. Even if you and I want to close our doors and be kings of our own land, the Japanese won't let us live in peace! If we two brothers still hold on to our old ideas, once the Japanese invade, both of our families' foundations will be destroyed. You and I are now being forced onto a path we've never taken before."

  Lin Shouren raised his cup and toasted Li Chengyi, saying: "Big brother, this road, although I've never taken it before, but I'm willing to accompany big brother on the journey ahead. No matter what the outcome is in the future, I will not regret it. Little brother's thoughts, I believe Big Brother Chengyi should understand, otherwise, I wouldn't have sent Xiuer to the Li family so early. Those who do not plan for eternity are not qualified to plan for a moment; those who do not plan for the whole situation are not qualified to plan for a single region. From the time you told me about that plan, I knew that this son-in-law was doomed! According to the old saying, he is absolutely the kind of person who will be enfeoffed as a lord."

  Li Chengyi drained the cup of wine in one gulp and sighed, "Alas, back then I sent Feng Er to Japan to suffer, my intention was just to understand the Japanese better, so as not to be at a disadvantage when facing them. Who would have thought that Feng Er has really broadened his horizons and gained great skills over these years? To be honest, I didn't believe him when he said the Japanese could handle Zhang Da Shuai, what kind of person is Zhang Da Shuai? He's the real deal, the King of the Northeast! For Gan Zhen to have reached Zhang Da Shuai's level, that's a glory for the Zhang family. Who would have thought the Japanese dared to take action, and Xiao Liu Zi, this useless guy, didn't even dare fart, Zhang Da Shuai, a hero of his time, actually raised a cowardly son."

  "Big brother, speaking of bringing glory to our ancestors, I think that this generation of the Li and Lin families will all be able to bask in the reflected glory." Lin Shouren said with a smile.

  "Shou Ren, from my understanding of Feng Er, he's afraid that there won't be too many romantic feelings to accompany Xiu Er. At that time, it can't be helped but for you to step in as the father-in-law and help Feng Er say some good words."

  "Don't worry, big brother. Xiuer isn't the kind of lady who only knows how to stay at home and embroider flowers. Since she was young, she's been like a little tomboy, and after all these years, she's developed some good skills. She'll definitely be able to assist Feng'er, not hold him back. However, tonight's wedding night... we need to think of a way to tame this little girl." By the end, Lin Shouren's face showed a meaningful smile.

  Li Chengyi nodded and chuckled: "According to Xiuer's temperament, she definitely won't obediently listen to Feng'er's arrangements. I reckon that by now, they've probably already clashed with each other, haha!"

  "Xiu'er, although a bit wild, still knows what's right and wrong. I think she won't make things too difficult for Feng'er." Lin Shouren said with certainty: "Besides, with Feng'er's character and skills, any woman would like him. I believe my Xiu'er won't be an exception either."

  "Our old Li family has not been prosperous since our generation, and we've been looking forward to Xiuer being able to bring prosperity to our family soon." Li Chengyi's ruddy face was filled with satisfaction and anticipation, and he smiled, saying: "Once Feng'er and Xiuer have children, I'll be at ease. At that time, I'll hand over the family matters to Feng'er, and your aunt and I will go to America in peace, to help take care of the kids."

  "Big brother, has the matter of immigrating to America been settled?" Lin Shouren asked.

  "Alright, it's settled." Li Chengyi nodded and replied: "The situation in the country is too chaotic, and we old folks can't help Feng Er. Rather than staying in the country and giving Feng Er more worries, why not go to America and reunite with his uncle? Let him focus on causing trouble in the country. Anyway, his uncle has established a foothold in America over the past two years. Shou Ren, I think you should also hand over your family's assets to Feng Er and bring your younger siblings to America with me. We brothers have been through thick and thin for many years; it's time for us to retire."

  "Big brother, I came over this time to discuss this matter with you." Lin Shouren said seriously: "Nowadays, it's getting harder and harder to mix in the underworld. As for the people under my command, if I hand them over to Feng Er, to be honest, I am very reassured and willing to let go. With me, they can at most achieve their current status, but with Feng Er, who knows, maybe they'll have a chance to rise above. Being able to find a good way out for them is also my greatest wish over the past few years."

  "Alright, it's settled then." Li Chengyi stood up and poured a cup of wine for Lin Shouren, saying: "I reckon in a few days, Feng will have to come down with his family to discuss important matters. At that time, you can have a good chat with him. After all, two years ago when he asked me to help him set up that training base, I also selected several old comrades from your side. Although you haven't seen each other for seven or eight years, you've been helping him out and paving the way for him. I believe Feng will be truly grateful."

  "Big brother, we're a family and shouldn't speak of two different households. The wind can also be considered half a son of the Lin family." Lin Shouren said sincerely: "As long as it allows our future generations to establish themselves, even if us elders have to risk our lives, it's not a big deal."

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