flstandardbreds Chapter 343 World 555
Chapter 343 World 555
When she arrived at the Lin family home, her parents were relieved to see her return safely. They said, "It's good that you're back safe and sound."
After looking at Yin Yin for a while, and seeing that she was alright and had even grown taller, the two of them finally smiled.
Lin's mother then asked, "Why are you so late coming back this year? Your father and I were so worried when we heard there was a hurricane in that area."
“I’m sorry to have worried you, Mom and Dad,” Yin Yin said as she sat down next to her parents. “Perhaps the hurricane was just being considerate and happened to bypass the island we were on. My master, aunt, and I only found out about it after we came ashore.”
"As for why it's a little later than before..." Yin Yin cleared her throat and straightened her posture, "It's because I suddenly had an epiphany, and my master decided to let me stay a little longer to consolidate my realm."
Lin's father couldn't help but ask, "Yinyin, have you made progress again?"
“There are some, but not enough to leap directly to the mid-stage of first-class,” Yin Yin said with a smile. “However, Master said I can concentrate better on the island, so I can stay there longer when I return to the island in the future.”
“If it can really help you, it would be good to stay a little longer,” said Lin’s father, and then sent someone to inform Lin Jingjing, “Your sister has been practicing her martial arts very diligently these days, day after day, and hasn’t even left the house much.”
Yin Yin was somewhat surprised to hear this and was about to ask a few more questions when Lin Jingjing hurriedly came in from outside.
Lin's mother smiled and said, "Your father just sent someone to tell you something. Did you meet him on the way?"
Lin Jingjing shook her head: "I heard the servants report that I came directly using my light-footed skills and went straight to the courtyard."
“That’s alright,” Lin’s mother said. “Once we get there, we’ll know you’ve arrived.”
Lin Jingjing listened to her mother's words, but her mind was on Yin Yin.
She sat down next to Yin Yin and took her hand: "I heard this hurricane was particularly strong. Are you doing well on the island?"
“Sister, you know perfectly well,” Yin Yin patted her hand reassuringly, “Master Uncle and the others are all here, what could possibly happen on the island?”
“I’m not worried about your safety on the island, but when a hurricane hits, the wind and rain are fierce, the dark clouds loom over the city, and the waves are higher than small mountains…” Lin Jingjing still feels lingering fear when she thinks about it. “Did I scare you?”
“This time there really wasn’t any,” Yin Yin explained earnestly. “The island was calm with blue skies and white clouds, and there was no disturbance at all.”
Lin Jingjing breathed a sigh of relief and whispered to Yinyin, "This time, my senior uncle and the others are quite impressive."
The two sisters were whispering to each other, and their parents didn't interrupt them. They waited until they finished before bringing up their plans for the coming days.
In fact, Lin Jingjing herself couldn't really get involved in her engagement, let alone her younger sister Yinyin.
However, right after the engagement, Lin Jingjing's coming-of-age ceremony was held.
According to Lin Jingjing, she was hoping that her younger sister would come and support her.
Now that Yinyin is back, it's a good time for her to try on the new clothes.
After saying goodbye to her parents, Lin Jingjing went straight back to Yinyin's small building.
Lin Jingjing then asked, "Master, did you go straight back to Yaochi Palace?"
“Yes,” Yinyin changed into comfortable casual clothes, sat down with peace of mind, and slowly ate a fruit. “Master said that the gift has already been sent by Aunt Yiren, so she won’t be coming. She will attend your wedding.”
"Dad said that you've been practicing your martial arts very hard these days, sister?"
Lin Jingjing breathed a sigh of relief and told Yinyin the truth: "I was just afraid that Master would come."
"As the saying goes, 'you have to cram at the last minute,' so I should at least give it a try, right?"
Yinyin was torn between swallowing the fruit and not swallowing it.
“Sister, mastering kung fu is good for you, but it seems to me that you’re practicing for your master.”
"I know," Lin Jingjing said guiltily, pulling her sister's hand. "I just relaxed a bit earlier, and I'm working hard now. You should rest well today, and we can practice together tomorrow."
Yinyin put the fruit pit aside and said, "Then you can't beat me now, sister. If you lose tomorrow, don't rub your face."
"Definitely not!" Lin Jingjing assured her.
That's what she said, but when Yin Yin actually beat her in both internal strength and techniques, Lin Jingjing couldn't hold on any longer.
She stopped worrying about how to match her hairpins and clothes for her coming-of-age ceremony and started practicing her martial arts diligently.
Yinyin watched for a while, and regardless of the effect, it was good that she could work hard for a few days.
Lin Jingjing's coming-of-age ceremony was not a grand banquet; only some families with close ties to the Lin family were invited to attend.
Because Yin Yin had not appeared in social settings for a long time, many ladies took a while to recognize her before speaking to Mr. and Mrs. Lin.
But in the end, many people's attention turned to Yin Yin.
"In the blink of an eye, Yinyin has grown into a young lady. I wonder who she will marry in the future."
The Lin family had already reached a consensus on this matter, and Lin's mother replied directly: "We are already very reluctant to let Jingjing get married, and we will definitely not want Yinyin to leave our side in the future."
One of the ladies understood her meaning: "Are you planning to find a husband for Yin Yin?"
Once Lin's mother gave a definite answer, many of the ladies who had come to inquire about Yin Yin's marriage decided to back off. Some had even considered it, but none of them voiced their thoughts at that moment.
Some, who considered themselves wise, pulled Lin's mother aside and advised her: "What kind of good people can you find by marrying into a family? It's better to marry into a good family properly. In the future, you can raise your two sons-in-law like sons, and you'll have someone to entrust your family business to."
Lin's mother's smile didn't change at all: "It's not like I don't have daughters. Why should the family business be entrusted to my son-in-law?"
“Girls are pampered at home and can manage household affairs, but how can they manage business outside?” The lady thought she was being kind. “Otherwise, you can choose an adopted son from the clan so that the two children will have a maternal family to rely on in the future.”
This time, Lin's mother didn't even want to talk to her.
She had heard far too many suggestions to try harder to have another son, or to adopt one, or to let her husband take a concubine so that the mother could leave and the son could stay.
If she used to have wild thoughts, now she doesn't care at all.
The eldest daughter was spoiled and couldn't handle things, but the youngest daughter gave her a lot of confidence.
Lin's mother didn't let a word of what she heard reach Yin Yin's ears; Yin Yin continued doing what she was supposed to do.
After Lin Jingjing's coming-of-age ceremony, she didn't stay at home for long before going out to take on missions.
Judging that the time was about right, she specially prepared a lot of things to use for the New Year and returned to Yaochi Palace.
When Xuan Nu saw her return, she was somewhat surprised but also couldn't suppress her joy: "Didn't I tell you to spend the New Year at home? Why did you suddenly come back?"
"Isn't it because I was away for the New Year that I came back early to keep Master company?" Yinyin said, as she arranged the things she had bought one by one in Xuan Nu's room.
"I won't be here for the New Year this year, so these things will keep Master company," Yinyin said as she hung up the last lantern. "Master, please remember me!"