Quick Wear: Cousin, Come to the Bowl Quickly

Chapter 544: Warlord Cousin in the Republic of China (36)

"Why didn't you let me know before you came down, and why did you do this?" Mrs. Lin turned her head and gently patted Lin Xi's hand that was holding her arm. There was a tone of reproach in her voice, but the smile in her eyes was like filled with honey, full of the satisfaction of "my daughter has grown up."

Lin Xi winked playfully, shook her mother's arm more affectionately, and leaned close to her ear, her eyes filled with sly yet unconcealable pride. "Mom, this is called the grand finale. How's it? Doesn't it make you proud?"

"What a clever girl!" Mrs. Lin couldn't help laughing at her. She reached out and gently pinched her daughter's small nose, her tone almost overflowing with pride. "Of course! In all of Shanghai, my Xixi is the most outstanding tonight!"

"Ahem, okay, so many people are waiting." Commander Lin, who was left aside by the intimate whispers of the mother and daughter, finally couldn't help but cough lightly, interrupting their self-praise, bent his arm, and gave Lin Xi a look.

Lin Xi immediately understood, her eyebrows curved into beautiful crescents, and she obediently reached out and placed her hand on her father's strong arm.

Commander Lin then led his daughter forward and stood firmly in the most eye-catching position in the center of the hall. The softness on his face that had just appeared because of his daughter disappeared in an instant, and he regained his usual calmness and majesty.

His eyes were as sharp as torches as he slowly swept across the entire room. The buzzing discussions instantly died down, and only his steady and clear voice could be heard in the hall.

"Everyone."

His voice was not loud, but it had a natural penetrating power that allowed everyone in the hall to hear it clearly.

"Tonight, my family's residence is overflowing with distinguished guests, making it a truly magnificent place." He nodded solemnly, greeting everyone in the room. "Thank you all for taking the time to come and celebrate my daughter Xixi's birthday."

Having said that, he paused, turned his head to glance at his daughter who was standing beside him with a graceful and radiant look. The hardness in his eyes softened for a moment, and then he turned back to the front.

"My daughter's coming of age today is a great joy for our Lin family. I am grateful for your kindness and for coming to congratulate us in person. I will remember this kindness."

His words were concise and direct, without lengthy pleasantries, but each word was clear and powerful, revealing the decisiveness unique to soldiers.

"I have spent half my life in the military and neglected family affairs. Xixi can be where she is today thanks to my wife's careful teaching." He looked at Mrs. Lin beside him, and Mrs. Lin responded with a gentle smile. Their eyes met, and a silent tacit understanding flowed between them.

Commander Lin then turned his gaze towards the guests in the hall again and said, "I am also grateful for the care and concern of all the elders and friends present here."

"I would like to take this opportunity to prepare some light wine and snacks to express my gratitude." He raised his hand, and the waiter immediately and respectfully presented him with a full glass of wine.

Commander Lin took it steadily and gestured, "I hope you all will not be restrained and have a great time." After that, he raised his glass and drank it all in one gulp.

After Commander Lin finished speaking, the aftereffects seemed to linger in the silent hall for half a second. Then, as if freed from some invisible restraint, everyone began to respond enthusiastically.

"Miss He Lin Fangchen!"

"Commander Lin, you're too polite!"

“We must have a great time!”

"Commander, you are so kind. It is our honor to witness your daughter's birthday!"

"Miss Lin is incredibly beautiful and charming. She is truly a blessing to the Commander and his wife!"

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The guests raised their glasses one after another. For a moment, the crisp sound of glasses clinking together, together with warm congratulations and laughter, merged into a noisy and lively ocean.

After the wave of congratulatory noises subsided a little, Commander Lin raised his eyes again, his gaze passing over the crowd in front of him and landing precisely on Xu Yucheng who was walking towards the main seat with the Xu couple.

Seeing that the person who should have come had arrived, Commander Lin's expression relaxed a little. He cleared his throat and prepared to officially announce the engagement between the two families as agreed with the Xu family a few days ago.

"Besides that..." But just as he started to speak, he felt his sleeve being gently tugged.

"Abba..."

Commander Lin turned his head and met the gaze of his daughter Lin Xi. He couldn't help but ask with some confusion, "What's wrong?"

Lin Xi lowered her head, her long eyelashes trembling slightly, revealing only her slightly flushed profile, and her voice was as soft as a mosquito's.

"Um...about the engagement, can you please announce it later...I think I'd like to have a few words with Yucheng alone first."

Seeing her lowered head, Commander Lin understood. He thought it was just a shy little girl, shy at the critical moment. He couldn't help but whispered jokingly, "What's so important that can't be said later? You two have a lot of time in the future. Why waste a moment like this?"

"Oh, Daddy—" Lin Xi buried her head even deeper, making it difficult to see the expression on her face. Her voice was full of coquettishness. "Just promise me this time, just for a while!"

At this time, Mrs. Lin, who was standing by, had already pricked up her ears and heard the whispers between the father and daughter. Seeing her daughter's state and hearing her husband's unromantic words, she immediately glared at Commander Lin with an angry look and interrupted.

"What do you know, you old fogey? This is a lifelong event for these young people, so naturally they should know the situation themselves. Xixi wants to have a private chat with Yucheng first, what's wrong with that? It won't cost a cup of tea!"

"Okay, okay, I can't argue with you two!" Commander Lin was attacked from both sides by his wife and daughter. He had no choice but to wave his hands in compromise, revealing an expression that was both angry and amused. "Okay, I won't say anything today, so as not to be annoying."

"Thank you, Dad! You're the best!" Upon hearing this, Lin Xi immediately raised her head, a bright smile bloomed on her face, and she quickly reached out to hug her father's arm. Then, without hesitation, she let go of her hand, turned around and walked towards where Xu Yucheng was.

"Tsk, it's true that girls grow up and can't be kept..." Seeing his daughter running towards Xu Yucheng without looking back, with a clear goal in mind, Commander Lin couldn't help but smack his lips and sighed sourly. But he quickly adjusted his expression, turned to face the guests in the hall again, put on a hearty smile, and greeted them in a loud voice:

"Everyone! Don't be restrained, and have fun!"

Everyone in the hall had originally prepared to offer compliments as soon as Commander Lin announced the engagement between the Lin and Xu families. After all, the marriage between the Lin and Xu families had long been a tacit understanding in the circle.

Who would have thought that after the father and daughter whispered something, Miss Lin actually walked off the stage directly, causing the congratulatory words they had been brewing for half a day to get stuck in their throats, and they felt suffocated and unable to speak.

However, the real person didn't say anything, and they didn't want to point it out, so they could only suppress their doubts temporarily and agree with Commander Lin.

"Have fun, have fun."

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