"Don't worry, Dad will definitely satisfy you!"
Lin Aotian nodded. He owed Lin Ke too much in this life. If he could make amends, he would give up everything.
In the Han family courtyard, after the Han family head had deployed his tasks, he sat in the courtyard, holding three pills in his hand.
"Grandpa, the medicinal effects of these pills are excellent!" Han Qiushui spoke, "If Grandpa takes them, perhaps you can break through to the Grandmaster realm!"
"The Grandmaster realm, how difficult it is!" Old Man Han gave a wry smile, "It's not something that can be achieved just by relying on pills!"
After speaking, the Han family head swallowed the three pills. To maximize their efficacy, he could only do so.
Han Qiushui was very worried. If the medicinal effects were too potent, Old Man Han might not be able to withstand them.
After a long while, Old Man Han felt invigorated all over. The injuries from years ago were gradually healing, and even his vitality was regenerating.
"Divine pills, truly divine pills!" Old Man Han exclaimed, "Mr. Lu is truly a divine being!"
Han Qiushui also felt the change in the old man and was incredibly happy. "Grandpa, are you about to advance to Grandmaster!"
"Not quite!" Old Man Lin shook his head, "But my injuries have been healed, and in the near future, I will surely have a chance to become a Grandmaster!"
For years, he had been stuck just outside the Grandmaster realm, precisely because of his severe old injuries. Now that his injuries were gradually healing, this was great news for him and even for the Han family.
With his injuries healed, he was qualified to attempt to break through to the Grandmaster realm. Moreover, having accumulated so much over the years, if he succeeded, he would likely be even more formidable than an ordinary Grandmaster.
"Family Head, all deployments are complete!" Old Zhou cupped his fists, "Mr. Lu has crippled several experts from the Yun family. The Yun family will not let this go, but with the Han family's strength, it will be difficult to resist the Yun family..."
"No need to worry!" the Han family head stated directly, "Our Han family is, after all, a martial arts family. If they truly intend to make a move, the Han family will make them pay the price!"
"That's right!" Han Qiushui nodded, "Even if the entire clan is wiped out, we must let the Yun family know the mettle of our Han family!"
The next morning, before dawn, many cars arrived outside the Lin family courtyard. Precious gifts were brought in, large and small, and carried into the Lin family.
"Careful, careful! These are all valuable items!"
A man shouted orders, and Han Yunhai led everyone into the courtyard.
"Sect Leader Han, thank you for your trouble!" Lin Guoli hurried to greet him, "You've even brought so many gifts!"
"These gifts are betrothal gifts, so of course, they are necessary!" Han Yunhai said directly and headed towards the Lin family hall.
Old Mrs. Lin also quickly stood up, "Sect Leader Han, did Lord Lu not come personally to propose today?"
"It's inconvenient for the Lord to come!" Han Yunhai smiled, "So I was specifically sent. Those outside the courtyard are betrothal gifts. You can count them according to the list later!"
"No need to count!" Lin Yalan smiled, "When Lord Lu bestows the betrothal gifts, there will be no mistake!"
"That's right, even if there's a mistake, it doesn't matter!" Lin Guoli quickly said with a smile.
He had specifically investigated these past few days. Lord Lu of Jiangnan was an extraordinary figure. For Lin Yalan to marry into his family was simply a great fortune.
Even the Han family of Jiangbei now might not be as financially powerful as Lord Lu.
Lin Aotian sat on the sofa, quietly reading the newspaper, as if this matter had nothing to do with him.
"Aotian, although Yalan is not your daughter, she is your niece after all!" Old Mrs. Lin spoke, "Why don't you come and take a look!"
"There's nothing to see, it's just betrothal gifts!" Lin Aotian said indifferently.
"Brother, aren't you jealous!" Lin Guoli chuckled, "If that's the case, there's no need. I believe Lin Ke can find someone better in the future!"
"That's right, Lin Ke is quite good-looking. If she marries someone useless, it would be terrible!" Lin Haitao sneered from the side.
However, at this moment, Old Mrs. Lin looked at the betrothal document and shook her head, "Sect Leader Han, isn't this betrothal document wrong? Isn't Lord Lu marrying Yalan?"
"Lord Lu wants to marry Lin Ke, Miss Lin. How can it be wrong when it's written in black and white!" Han Yunhai said directly, "Old Madam, don't tease me!"
Everyone was shocked. Even Lin Aotian looked surprised and glanced at the betrothal document. Only Lin Ke appeared calm.
Lin Yalan snatched the betrothal document and looked at the black and white text, feeling even more ashamed and indignant. It turned out they had been mistaken all along.
Lord Lu of Jiangnan wanted to marry Lin Ke, not her at all. The ridicule they had directed at Lin Ke these past few days was truly a slap in the face.
Lin Guoli's face turned ashen. He looked at the black and white betrothal document, unsure how to speak.
"How can it be Xiao Ke!"
Lin Aotian's expression changed, "I do not agree with this!"
As soon as he spoke, everyone was stunned. Who was Lord Lu of Jiangnan? Many people would break their heads to marry him, yet Lin Aotian directly objected.
"Family Head Lin, this might not be appropriate!" Han Yunhai chuckled, "It is unlikely that anyone can defy the person that the Lord fancies!"
Lin Aotian frowned. He knew Lin Ke liked Lu Fan. If Lin Ke were to be married off to Lord Lu, she would be heartbroken.
"Aotian, don't be reckless!" Old Mrs. Lin said sternly, "Being able to marry Lord Lu is his good fortune!"
Lin Yalan stood to the side, feeling a mix of emotions. She wanted to marry but had no opportunity, Lin Ke had the opportunity, yet Lin Aotian objected.
"Lin Ke has someone she likes. As her father, I should respect her wishes!" Lin Aotian stated directly, "I hope Sect Leader Han can understand!"
"I am willing to marry!" Lin Ke stepped forward, "I am willing to marry Lord Lu!"
"Xiao Ke, don't worry, the Lin family can handle this!" Lin Aotian reminded her, "Why should you wrong yourself!"
"I am not wronged, what I said is from the heart!" Lin Ke said seriously, "I also hope Dad can agree!"
"Tsk tsk, as expected, when it comes to power, love is insignificant!" Lin Yalan said coldly, "To soar to the branches of power, one can even abandon the one they love!"
Lin Aotian stood frozen, even more incredulous. Lin Ke and Lu Fan had always been inseparable. Now, to marry Lord Lu, she didn't even consider Lu Fan.
"Family Head Lin, even Miss Lin has agreed, so this matter is settled," Han Yunhai smiled, "After one month, the wedding will be held in Jiangnan, and Lord Lu's convoy will also come to the Lin family then!"
Lin Aotian nodded reluctantly, his heart filled with helplessness, wondering what Lin Ke was thinking.
Old Mrs. Lin's expression was not pleasant. She had thought Lin Yalan would marry Lord Lu, but unexpectedly, it was Lin Ke.
"Xiao Ke, Uncle congratulates you!" Lin Guoli said with a wry smile, "I didn't expect it to be you that Lord Lu chose!"
"Thank you, Second Uncle," Lin Ke smiled, appearing harmless.
Lin Aotian frowned. From beginning to end, he couldn't understand why Lin Ke had agreed. In his heart, Lin Ke was not that kind of person.