SRGA Chapter 155: Overbearing Mother-in-law Appears!
After hearing Mr. Yang's words, Lin Tian couldn't help but feel moved. Many scientists of the older generation had dedicated themselves wholeheartedly to the country. Moreover, many of them had made silent and nameless contributions.
"Xiao Lin, can you think of a solution? Academician Xu has devoted his entire life to the country and the people," Mr. Yang said with a heavy tone.
Lin Tian replied, "Mr. Yang, today is Grandma Bing's memorial day. I'll go to the Military General Hospital this afternoon."
Mr. Yang's eyes lit up.
"Do you have a solution, Xiao Lin?"
Lin Tian smiled and said, "Since you said so, I feel like I'm letting down the nation if I can't help. I should have some way to help Mr. Xu in this situation."
Mr. Yang let out a sigh of relief. "That's good. Xiao Lin, actually, Second Elder came to me this time."
"He thought it might be too abrupt to approach you directly, so he asked me to contact you first and have a few words with you and Second Elder."
Lin Tian was taken aback.
Second Elder?
He was a top figure frequently mentioned in the news.
"Master Lin, I'm your fan."
A familiar voice came through the phone. Lin Tian hadn't heard this voice in real life, but he often heard it on TV.
Lin Tian quickly said, "Second Elder, you're joking. Just call me Xiao Lin."
Second Elder laughed heartily. "Xiao Lin, I'm not joking with you. I really like the erhu. I've been your fan for a long time."
"My granddaughter saw your videos and recommended you to me. At that time, you hadn't even reached five million followers."
Lin Tian was surprised. Second Elder might have actually been following him for a long time. With Second Elder's status, there was no need to lie to him.
"Second Elder, it's my honor," Lin Tian said with a smile.
Second Elder chuckled, "Unfortunately, I have something to attend to this afternoon, or else I would love to meet and chat with a young idol like you."
"Xiao Lin, please take care of Mr. Xu's matter. But don't feel pressured. If it's beyond human control, then there's nothing we can do."
Lin Tian replied, "Don't worry, I'll do my best."
After hanging up the phone, Lin Tian couldn't help but feel emotional.
Second Elder was very approachable.
...
Arriving at the cemetery, Lin Tian saw many people from afar.
"Ice, why are there so many people here?" Lin Tian asked in confusion.
As far as he knew, although Grandpa Luo Bing was not an only child, he was the only one who survived during the war years. Grandma Luo Bing was a rare only child at the time.
Ice whispered, "There's a saying, 'When you're poor, no one asks about you in the bustling streets, but when you're rich, you have distant relatives in the deep mountains.'"
"But it's good this way. It's lively to pay respects to Grandma."
A few minutes later, Lin Tian and the others approached Grandma Luo Bing's tomb. The Luo family was wealthy, so naturally, the tomb was grand.
"Director Luo, the company's performance is quite good this year."
"Ice, you look even more beautiful than before."
Everyone warmly greeted each other.
After others had finished speaking, Luo Hongchuan said, "Everyone, today is Mother's memorial day, a sad day, but Ice brought her boyfriend back."
"They are going to enter the marriage hall. For our Luo family and Mother, it's also a joyous occasion." Luo Hongchuan looked towards Lin Tian as he spoke.
Although they had already obtained their marriage certificate, the wedding was still several months away. Externally, they still referred to Lin Tian as Ice's boyfriend.
Lin Tian smiled slightly, "My name is Lin Tian, Ice's boyfriend. I hope everyone will take care of us in the future."
Someone in the crowd stood up.
"How did Ice suddenly get a boyfriend? I was still planning to introduce a boyfriend to her."
"The conditions of the other party are very, very favorable in all aspects."
The speaker was a middle-aged woman.
Xu Yin stood up and said in a deep voice, "Everyone, in the past, if you wanted to introduce a boyfriend to Ice, I didn't object, even if you secretly accepted benefits from others."
"But now that Ice already has a boyfriend, please stop discussing this matter from now on."
The middle-aged woman anxiously said, "But I promised someone else. Xu Yin, at least let Ice meet the other person, okay?"
"Comparing them wouldn't hurt."
Xu Yin frowned and said, "Ice and Lin Tian have a very good relationship. My husband and I are very satisfied with Lin Tian."
"Please stop bringing up this matter."
Hearing Xu Yin's words, the middle-aged woman became even more anxious.
"Xu Yin, just once, please."
"Ice, please help out. Can you meet the other person just once?"
The middle-aged woman was greedy and had already accepted two hundred thousand from someone else, and she had already spent the money her son gave her to buy a house a while ago.
Lin Tian's expression turned cold.
Xu Yin said in a cold voice, "I said not to bring up this matter again. Since you're bringing it up again, we won't have any more dealings with relatives."
"Husband, does their factory have any cooperation with ours?"
Luo Hongchuan nodded.
They claim it's cooperation, but it's essentially the Luo family taking care of them. The main business partners of their factory are mainly from the Luo family.
Xu Yin said, "Let's stop their business dealings. I'm not heartless, but if anyone goes too far, there's no need for us to maintain relations with relatives."
"However, who crosses the line, we have no relations with them."
Luo Hongchuan nodded. "Wife, you can decide on these trivial matters at home. We'll listen to you."
The middle-aged woman's face turned pale.
Relying on the Luo family, her small factory could make several hundred thousand yuan a year. Without the Luo family's support, her factory would definitely go bankrupt.
"Xu Yin, you can't do this."
"Can't I repay someone's money?"
The middle-aged woman hurriedly said.
Xu Yin shook her head. "It's too late. If there's something wrong with your family in the future, don't come to me. We have no relationship from now on."
Just kidding, a distant relative like her and a son-in-law like Lin Tian, Xu Yin naturally knew whose side to protect.
"Xu Yin, you're too ruthless."
"Everyone, look at her. She's so heartless and cruel to her relatives just for Ice's boyfriend."
The middle-aged woman cried out.
Xu Yin said lightly, "If you keep this up, don't blame me for being even less polite. I might make you lose everything."
"You—"
The middle-aged woman trembled in fear.
With Xu Yin's status and position, she truly had that capability.
Lin Tian secretly admired his mother-in-law.
Overbearing mother-in-law indeed.
"Let's go, stop talking."
The middle-aged woman was pulled away by a man. If they really angered Xu Yin, they would indeed lose everything.
"Everyone, let's hope there won't be any more unpleasant incidents. Father has arrived, and we're ready to start the ceremony."
Luo Hongchuan said.
Luo Yongqian walked slowly, holding a black umbrella and a bouquet of white flowers.
Luo Bingning went over to support Luo Yongqian.
"Grandpa Luo."
Luo Yongqian approached Lin Tian and called out.
Luo Yongqian nodded towards Lin Tian. "Xiao Lin, you get along well with Ice. Grandpa Luo can rest assured."
"Ice is happy with you. Her grandmother can rest in peace, and so can my grandfather."
As time passed, the ceremony proceeded smoothly.
After the ceremony, everyone went to a five-star hotel together.
After dinner, Lin Tian and the others came out of the hotel.
A lengthened Hongqi sedan was parked at the hotel entrance.
There were two small national flags in front of the Hongqi sedan.
"Mr. Lin, the leader asked me to come and pick you up."
A person approached Lin Tian quickly and politely.
Lin Tian nodded and looked at Luo Hongchuan and Xu Yin. "Uncle, Auntie, I have something to attend to."
"Alright."
Luo Hongchuan nodded, shocked.
He recognized the person picking up Lin Tian as Second Elder's secretary.