An old man, whether grateful or otherwise, was ill and there was no need.
Fearing Lin Dong would collapse, Lin Mei intended to help him up.
But before she could get close, Lin Dong waved her to stop.
Lin Dong was incredibly resolute at this moment.
Years of stubbornness seemed to have returned to him all at once.
He bent his body forward.
Enduring the pain that started from his waist and spread throughout his body.
He bowed deeply to Lü Feng with great difficulty.
Then, before Lin Mei could speak.
He quickly looked at Lin Mei, "Lin Mei, come here."
Lin Mei was stunned by this gesture.
However, as a daughter, she obediently walked to Lin Dong's side.
Fearing Lin Dong might do something inappropriate, she couldn't help but remind him in a low voice.
"Dad, what are you doing?"
But before she finished speaking, Lin Dong grabbed Lin Mei's hand.
"Lü Feng, Mr. Lü!"
Lin Dong called her over.
She stepped forward upon hearing him, but before she could react, another hand had already taken Lü Feng's.
Then, he placed it together with Lin Mei's delicate hand.
"Dad, what is this?"
Although Lin Mei understood what Lin Dong meant, she still wanted a clear verbal commitment.
"Didn't Dad promise you? If you accomplish something big, can I, your father, go back on my word?"
Lin Dong's gaze fell sharply on Lü Feng.
"Mr. Lü, my daughter marrying you, you won't mind, will you?"
What kind of question was that?
Lü Feng had come down from the mountain alone. When he descended, he only had a notebook and some miscellaneous items on him.
He had never thought of marrying a rich young lady in his life.
Now, something that seemed unattainable even in his wildest dreams had become a reality. Why would he refuse?
Lü Feng couldn't help but smile broadly. "As long as Lin Mei doesn't feel wronged."
Lin Mei immediately interrupted him.
"Dad, I'm not wronged at all. Lü Feng saved my life, so it's only natural for me to marry him. Besides him, I won't marry anyone else."
As a rich young lady, she should have had a certain reserve, but at this moment, Lin Mei couldn't care less. These words that had been bottled up inside her all came pouring out. Lin Mei felt exceptionally relaxed and relieved.
Lin Dong's pale face was suddenly filled with excitement and relief.
This was the first time Lin Dong had been so straightforward with Lü Feng.
"Then, good things are worth waiting for. I'll have someone check the date in two days, and that will be a good day. You two, get ready."
Upon hearing this, Lin Mei exclaimed to Lin Dong.
"Dad, really!"
Lin Dong coughed a few times. "Of course."
His breathing was uneven as he coughed. Lin Dong paused, unable to hold back any longer. "You two young people chat more. I'm going to rest now."
The words he had just spoken were forced out while he supported himself. Although his body had recovered, he didn't know when it would fully heal.
Whether he could survive this winter, honestly, Lin Dong was still uncertain.
This was not a good thing.
But at this moment, the confusion and dimness in his eyes had completely disappeared.
That was because, yes, because of the matter with Zhou Ge Villa, he had indeed suffered a great blow, but he had seen the future of his daughter and the hope for the Lin family to continue.
This Lü Feng was truly his lucky star!
With this lucky star, even if he were to pass away, he would not have failed the Lin family.
His eldest son was destined to inherit the Lin family's legacy with Lü Feng's support and continue on this path.
With this thought, Lin Dong was helped back to his room by two servants.
After they left, Lin Mei's gaze returned to Lü Feng.
"Um, we!"
The firm words Lin Mei had spoken to Lin Dong earlier seemed to have exhausted all her courage.
At this moment, Lin Mei appeared shy and hesitant.
Lü Feng saw through Lin Mei's current state at a glance.
"It's okay, it's okay! I understand."
Even if Lin Mei didn't say it now, he knew what she wanted to say.
Understanding her unspoken thoughts, Lin Mei, although not having drunk any alcohol, had a flushed complexion as if she were tipsy.
Suddenly, the happy expression that every girl would have disappeared.
"By the way, there's something I need to confirm."
"What is it?"
Lü Feng's intuition was accurate, but no matter how accurate, it couldn't be right one hundred percent of the time.
In this situation, Lü Feng was at a loss.
Lin Mei did not intend to tell Lü Feng about it.
Both her demeanor and words became mysterious.
"It's nothing." After saying this, before Lü Feng could press further.
Lin Mei turned her head abruptly and ran upstairs.
At this moment, Lin Mei appeared to Lü Feng like a child who had not yet shed her childishness.
This girl.
Lü Feng paused where he stood and then slowly followed.
But as he reached the staircase to the next floor, Lin Mei reappeared before him.
At this moment, Lin Mei looked extremely excited.
"What are you smiling about?"
Although happy, there was no need to be like this.
But before he could finish speaking, Lin Mei preempted him.
"Before our wedding, I prepared a gift for you."
"Oh, how thoughtful!"
Admittedly, Lin Mei was truly impeccable in her treatment of him.
However, he looked her up and down.
He had initially thought Lin Mei went upstairs to get him a gift, but as far as his eyes could see, Lin Mei's hands were empty.
Where was the gift?
Lü Feng asked curiously.
Lin Mei walked up to Lü Feng and stood on her tiptoes.
Was a scene from a TV drama about to unfold?
Catching the faint and alluring fragrance from Lin Mei, which grew stronger.
He didn't know why, but perhaps it was a physiological reaction.
Lü Feng's heart began to race.
Just as he was about to instinctively close his eyes.
At this very moment, a soft voice entered Lü Feng's ears.
Hearing this voice, Lü Feng's eyes, which were about to close, suddenly opened.
Not only did they open, but his eyes felt as if they wanted to pop out of their sockets.
"What? Say that again."
Lin Mei repeated every word.
"The first few times, my dad asked me to send a visiting invitation to the company of the woman you were looking for. I thought I could go with you after acquiring Zhou Ge Villa. Now it seems there might still be a chance."
Lin Mei's original intention.
Once the Lin family absorbed some of the assets of Zhou Ge Villa, it would inevitably cause a stir in Southeast City.
This way, the Lin family's prestige would rise.
Then they would have influence in Southeast City.
With influence, everyone would have to show some respect.
Especially in business.
But after the Lin family was tricked, Lin Mei knew that this idea could only remain a fleeting dream.
However, with Lü Feng's current actions that turned the tide.
The Lin family had regained its footing.
Now, the hope that had been extinguished by cold water had a chance to reignite.
Therefore, she brought this matter up.
According to the date on the visiting invitation.
It was within these next few days.
If there was no result, then it was over.
If there was a result, then she would have helped Lü Feng.
Lü Feng had always been helping and saving her. This time, before the wedding, she had to contribute something.
Upon hearing this and understanding Lin Mei's intention.
Lü Feng's eyes swirled with emotion.
Originally, he thought he was the only one keeping this matter in his heart.
After all, there was no such thing as empathy in this world.
If something doesn't happen to you, others can never truly understand it.
Now, this thought in Lü Feng's heart was completely shattered.
Meanwhile, within Zhou Ge Villa.
Tang Sheng, whether sitting or standing.