novelaction Chapter 676 The Unreliable Father
Chapter 676 The Unreliable Father
The atmosphere, which had just been relaxed, immediately became tense and hostile.
Lin Hao stared coldly at Lin Ping and said angrily, "You brat, don't act innocent after getting the benefit. Meng Qingge is a famous beauty in the capital. Matchmakers are lining up to propose to her."
"So what if you're good-looking? Can good looks feed you?" Lin Ping retorted with a pout, but in his heart he thought, "Being good-looking really can feed you, and you can even be a kept man."
"This matter is not up to you. Come with me to the capital immediately," Lin Hao said in an unquestionable tone.
To be honest, Lin Ping really couldn't figure out his temperament. There were some things he didn't dare to say too harshly, in case he got his leg broken.
"I'm not going!" Lin Pingyi said, turning his head away.
His foundation was in the Wu Kingdom, and he was about to reap the rewards and be surrounded by beautiful women. Now, asking him to go to the powerful and ruthless Daye Dynasty and start from scratch is truly asking too much of him.
Lin Hao clenched his fists, his knuckles cracking, wishing he could smash Lin Ping to pieces with one punch.
"This is your mother's only wish..." Lin Hao's tone suddenly became low, as if he were begging Lin Ping.
"Your only wish? Tell me quickly, what happened to my mother? Is she still alive?" Lin Ping asked anxiously.
Lin Hao would become saddened whenever he mentioned Lin Ping's mother.
He had a feeling that his mother was in danger, or even had passed away.
"You brat, if you curse your mother again, believe me, I'll cripple you!" Lin Hao said coldly, without a hint of joking.
Lin Ping dared not bring it up again, and only asked softly, "Explain yourself clearly, otherwise I will not go."
“Your mother and Meng Qingge’s mother have been best friends since childhood, and they arranged your marriage thirty years ago,” Lin Hao explained.
"Thirty years ago?" Lin Ping gasped.
If we calculate based on Lin Hao's age, Lin Ping's mother is only in her early forties. She was just a teenager thirty years ago when they arranged their marriage.
"What if we're both boys?" Lin Ping retorted.
“Then we’ll have to kowtow and exchange vows, becoming the best of brothers,” Lin Hao replied directly.
"Impossible, my wife and I were betrothed since we were children," Lin Ping retorted.
If he hadn't been engaged to Jiang Yunying, he wouldn't have faced so many obstacles from Jiang Lanfeng.
"Your marriage to Yunying was arranged by me, and your marriage to Meng Qingge was arranged by your mother. In our family, your mother has the final say, so your marriage to Yunying is invalid," Lin Hao said with some difficulty.
"You've arranged two marriages for me? Could you be any more of a rip-off?" Lin Ping gasped, finally understanding where his spoiled and dissolute nature came from—it was definitely hereditary.
I was destined to be an unreliable person from the womb.
"Since Mother has the final say, why did you arrange this marriage for me?" Lin Ping accused.
His marriage to Meng Qingge was arranged thirty years ago, while his marriage to Jiang Yunying was arranged only twenty years ago.
As Lin Ping's father, Lin Hao couldn't possibly be unaware of his engagement to Meng Qingge.
"It's all because my junior sister kept pestering me, insisting that Yunying marry you. I had no choice but to agree." Lin Hao said with his head down, "I originally thought that you and Yunying might both be boys or both be girls, so the marriage would naturally fall through. Even if not, I didn't plan to reappear in the Wu Kingdom. Who would have thought that my junior sister would find me like this?"
"Do you think this reason is sufficient?" Lin Ping glanced at the other person with disdain, and suddenly felt that he was much more serious.
"Not enough?" Lin Hao asked, somewhat puzzled, then his gaze turned cold again: "This is your mother's wish, you must fulfill it."
Lin Ping knew that joking around in front of him wouldn't work, and besides, he also wanted to do something for his mother, so he nodded very reluctantly.
In fact, Lin Ping's departure to the Daye Dynasty was inevitable.
He knew that Bai Tiantian's retreat was only temporary, and that she would come back to kill him sooner or later.
As the saying goes, "If the skin doesn't attach, where will the hair stay?" Lin Ping knew this principle well. If he wanted to live off his wife in peace, he had to protect the Wu Kingdom.
Besides, Xia Linglong is a princess, and based on the principle of loving beauty more than power, he should also help the Wu Kingdom.
If he wanted to help the Wu Kingdom, the best way was to go and see the Daye Dynasty. He didn't know what identity he should appear in, but Lin Hao had already arranged it for him.
From this perspective, Lin Ping should thank the other party.
“If I can handle this matter well, I will take you to find your mother,” Lin Hao added.
Lin Ping was stunned. He did want to see his mother, but wasn't that his father's duty? Why was it being used as a condition?
"Where is Mother? If we're going to see Aunt, why isn't she coming with us?" Lin Ping asked, puzzled.
According to Lin Hao's description, Meng Qingge's mother was on good terms with Lin Ping's mother, so since they were going to the Meng family, she would naturally have to make the appearance.
"You will see him when the time is right," Lin Hao said after a moment's hesitation.
Seeing his troubled expression, Lin Ping didn't ask any more questions.
"Give me a general overview of Meng Qingge's situation," Lin Ping asked impatiently, utterly disappointed in his father.
As the saying goes, "Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will win every battle." Even when it comes to getting married, one should not be in such a hurry.
Lin Hao also hinted in his words that this matter was somewhat difficult, otherwise he wouldn't have given him three years.
"What's going on? Her name is Meng Qingge!" Lin Hao replied, puzzled, not understanding what Lin Ping meant.
"That's all? Is that what you call a situation?" Lin Ping stared at Lin Hao with the same look he would give a mentally challenged child. He had every reason to believe that his mother was an exceptionally intelligent person.
Otherwise, given Lin Hao's genes, how could he have produced the clever and quick-witted Lin Ping?
Wait a minute... It seems he only became smart because of the time travel; the original owner was indeed somewhat foolish.
"I remember now!" Lin Hao slapped his forehead, overjoyed.
"Could there be some mysterious news?" Lin Ping pricked up his ears, hoping to get some exciting news.
Flies don't land on eggs without cracks. If you want to please Mu Qingge, you have to start with her weaknesses. That's how Lin Ping broke through Jiang Yunying's defenses.
"Your aunt's name is Huang Jiayu, how about that? This information is useful enough, isn't it!" Lin Hao said smugly, as if he had uncovered a shocking secret.
"I have a request," Lin Ping suddenly said respectfully.
"Just say you'll release me, and I will definitely do it," Lin Hao said with a happy expression.
His first meeting with Lin Ping was tense, as it was the first time Lin Ping had bowed his head, so he naturally had to put on a high-handed attitude.
"When we're together, can we not use martial arts?" Lin Ping chuckled.
"Of course!" Lin Hao patted his chest and said, not knowing what Lin Ping meant.
"I'll hit you!" Lin Ping kicked out with a big kick, sending Lin Hao flying five or six meters away.
"Alright, we can continue on our way now." Lin Ping dusted his hands off and said with satisfaction.
Lin Hao stood there blankly, the large footprint on his chest clearly visible. He wanted revenge, but he was afraid he couldn't beat Lin Ping, since he couldn't use martial arts.