Chapter 279: My Shuqin and Your Lin Nuo (Part 3)

Chapter 279: My Shuqin and Your Lin Nuo (Part 3)

Lin Nuo was busy devouring meat and sipping wine, clinking glasses with Qin Shili, completely unaware that the Qin family banquet had erupted into chaos.

This was an extremely explosive revelation: the object of admiration for countless young masters, Qin Shili, had actually chosen her junior martial brother, Lin Nuo.

It was indeed a bizarre and incomprehensible affair. Qin Shili was immensely popular and well-regarded within the Xuanyun Sect, and the number of disciples pursuing her was countless.

Among those suitors was Lin Nuo.

In everyone’s eyes, Lin Nuo was overlooked, dismissed as just a toad dreaming of eating swan meat.

But now, it appeared that the toad had actually gotten to the swan meat.

No, it was more like the swan wanted to offer her flesh to the toad, and the toad was reluctant to accept!

With this 540-degree turn of events, a hundred questions swirled in everyone’s minds.

Are you pulling our leg, claiming Lin Nuo is favored?

Qin Zhu was confused as he continued to question his lovely daughter:

“Shili, what does this mean? What kind of illusion is this?”

“Dad, I’ve said all I can. This matter is a secret between him and me, so I won’t elaborate further. You just need to know that I agree to Lin Nuo’s affections, but he must only be Lin Nuo.”

“Shili, your change is too sudden; I can’t understand it right now…”

“It’s fine. If Lin Nuo’s affections come to fruition, I’ll give you the details later. If not, there’s no need to discuss it further.”

Qin Shili maintained her usual composure, not displaying the slightest shyness like other girls do when talking about their crush.

Perhaps she simply didn’t want to form ties with the Lin family and used this as an excuse.

Lin Yuan decided to save himself from embarrassment and led a few of his sons away from the Qin family table.

It was quite awkward next to the Qin family, especially when he came intending to propose, only to be met with a cold shoulder.

After all, Qin Shili was an ice beauty that didn’t partake in worldly affairs; forming a connection with the Qin family would be quite challenging.

As the Liu family raised their glasses in a toast, it should be noted that the Liu family was respected as a general’s family, and their reputation was well-known.

“General Liu, allow me to toast you.”

“Oh, it’s Lord Lin! You’re too polite. Come, come! I’ll toast you a whole pitcher!”

Liu Shuqin’s father, Liu Feng, was a bold general, straightforward and without pretense, downing an entire pitcher of wine in one go, still wanting more.

Liu Feng laughed heartily:

“Ah, Lord Lin, I have something to discuss with you. Today’s a joyous occasion, perfect for talking about happy matters. How about we arrange a marriage alliance?”

“Oh? Is Lord Liu serious about this?”

Lin Yuan’s spirits lifted; he hadn’t even broached the subject yet, and here Liu Feng was proactively proposing a match.

“Which two young people do you wish to unite, if I may ask?”

“Of course, it’s my daughter Shuqin and your son Lin Nuo!”

Liu Feng laughed heartily, far more magnanimous than Qin Zhu. He spoke bluntly, saying exactly what he thought.

“Dad! Are you drunk?!”

Liu Shuqin quickly grabbed him, thinking he was referring to her siblings—only to find him talking about her.

With so many people around, he shouted her name with such volume, linking her to Lin Nuo.

Though there was intention behind it, she didn’t want it announced in front of so many!

“Dad can hold his liquor; it’s not that easy to get him drunk. Shuqin, you’re my precious daughter, and I can see what you’re thinking. Alright, I’ll take charge of this matter today.”

“Dad, please don’t say such things in front of so many people.”

Liu Shuqin’s face gradually turned red; her skin was much thinner than Qin Shili’s, and being talked about so openly by her father was certainly embarrassing.

Lin Yuan was dumbfounded.

Not again, Lin Nuo? One Qin family wasn’t enough, now there’s a Liu family too?

Wasn’t he despised within the Xuanyun Sect? How on earth did he win over two senior martial sisters?

This must be a joke!

Lin Yuan quickly said:

“General Liu, actually, my Lin family has sons even more outstanding than Lin Nuo; perhaps you should consider them as well?”

“Really? Shuqin, what do you think?”

Liu Feng turned to Liu Shuqin with a smile.

“Not… he is the most outstanding…”

Liu Shuqin whispered, shyly affirming Lin Nuo’s excellence, refusing to deny it.

As for those young scions from the Liu family, she didn’t know them well enough but was confident that none could compare to Lin Nuo.

“Then it’s settled! Hahaha! Lord Lin, it shall be that your son Lin Nuo becomes a pair with my daughter Shuqin. A match made in heaven, truly a tale to be told!”

Lin Yuan: “…”

“Hahaha! I must go toast my future son-in-law now. Lord Lin, forgive me, but I must take my leave!”

Liu Feng immediately picked up a large pitcher of wine and made his way to the spot where Lin Nuo was seated among the servants.

Seeing this, Liu Shuqin realized the awkwardness of the situation. While it was bad enough to discuss this here, having to approach her junior martial brother to say it made it even worse.

She hurriedly chased after him, but she couldn’t quite catch up to Liu Feng’s pace. Liu Feng had already reached Lin Nuo.

Lin Nuo had just finished a chicken drumstick and was holding a large pig’s head, preparing to show off his party trick of devouring it all at once.

“Lin Nuo, my little brother.”

Suddenly, a rough hand landed on his shoulder. Turning around, he saw an incredibly strong man with a kind smile.

This person looked somewhat familiar, but he just couldn’t place him.

Is he some important background character? Or just an insignificant extra?

Lin Nuo asked, somewhat irritated, “Who are you, old man?”

“Ha! No wonder my daughter has her eye on you. You’re bold and free-spirited. I like this kind of young man!”

“Seriously, who are you? Stop with the pleasantries.”

“I’ve got a whole pitcher of wine; do you dare to have a drink with me?” Liu Feng laughed and asked.

“You think a pitcher would intimidate me? Who do you think you’re looking down on? After downing it, tell me who you are.”

Lin Nuo saw that the man was clearly looking to challenge him in a drinking contest, totally unaware of his own limits.

As a villain, Lin Nuo treated drinking like water; it wouldn’t even send him to the bathroom more than usual—he wouldn’t get drunk at all.

So, Lin Nuo grabbed a jug and clinked it with Liu Feng, both drinking heartily. Liu Feng was quite pleased; it had been a long time since he met such an unrestrained young man.

He didn’t like the refined young masters; he preferred a bold son-in-law, only his daughter was classy and naturally favored elegant gentlemen.

But who would have thought she’d fall for this rugged young man? What a pleasant surprise.

“My little brother, I am Liu Feng, Liu Shuqin’s father. Given today’s joyous occasion, why don’t we…”

“Dad! Are you drunk?!”

Liu Shuqin hurried over, covering Liu Feng’s mouth. How awkward to say such things in front of her junior martial brother; she hoped to discuss this privately someday.

Liu Shuqin quickly dragged Liu Feng away, apologizing to Lin Nuo:

“Sorry, junior martial brother. My father has had too much to drink and is babbling; please don’t mind him.”

As Liu Shuqin pulled her father away, Lin Nuo couldn’t help but click his tongue.

Is that all it takes? You get that drunk off so little? You’re not impressive.

Seriously, hiding in a corner, and a drunkard comes to me for a drink? Now that’s something!

Then Lin Nuo sat back down, continuing to perform his trick of devouring the pig’s head.

At that moment, Zhao Zhou and other immortals entered from outside the courtyard.

Lin Yuan was overjoyed and hurried over to greet them; he knew he had to treat these immortals well!

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End of Part 3