Chapter Thirty Promise

  Wu Bo Nian's heart was big, but he was quick-witted. As soon as he heard it, he knew what Han Jiang Xue was worried about, so he hurriedly replied: "The young master didn't do anything out of line, he just came back and asked the old master to agree to his marriage with Miss Lin. The old master refused, saying that they were not a match made in heaven, and told the young master to give up on it and never mention it again. But the young master was like someone who had been cursed, single-mindedly insisting on marrying Miss Lin, refusing to listen to advice. The old master was furious and chased the young master out of the study, but the young master refused to leave, and directly knelt down at the door of the study.

  After hearing Wu Bo's words, Han Jiang Xue did relax a bit. Although her brother's approach was somewhat radical, it wasn't too extreme after all, and wouldn't end in an irretrievable situation.

  At this moment, the study door opened and Liu walked out from inside. Obviously, she had already heard the commotion outside and was heading straight for Han Jiangxue.

  "Xue Er, you're back just in time. Quickly go and persuade your older brother to get up and return to his room, don't make your father angry again. In the whole family, he listens to you the most."

  Liu's expression was one of lingering heartache: "The master is also doing it for his own good, after all, a marriage must be between families of equal social status. Lin's daughter is not bad, but how can the eldest son of our Han family marry a woman from a humble background as his wife? He's still young and doesn't understand many things, in a few years he'll naturally come to realize that the master is truly doing it for his own good and cannot agree."

  "What Mother said is absolutely right, indeed Big Brother was mistaken. However, after I arrived he didn't even glance at me once, probably no one's words would be listened to by him now. I think for the time being he won't change his mind, if he likes kneeling then let him kneel and go, it's also good for him to reflect on himself."

  Han Jiangxue didn't show any emotions, instead she had a very approving attitude towards Liu: "Don't bother with him and his stubbornness, it's better to just let him have his way so that everything goes smoothly. Mother, don't waste your energy on him anymore, he won't listen anyway, just let him do as he pleases."

  Han Jing naturally heard this, but still didn't even glance in the direction of Han Jiang Xue, and Liu Shi also didn't suspect Han Jiang Xue's attitude, after all, ever since the beginning, apart from Han Jing, the rest of the Han family had always been consistent in their attitude towards this matter.

  "But he can't keep kneeling like this, it's unbearable. Moreover, Master is watching from inside, it's even more uncomfortable." Liu sighed and said: "What to do? How can I put my heart at ease?"

  "Mother's anxiety is useless, and big brother isn't made of paper. With his physique, he can run for a few days without losing his life, nothing will happen to him." Han Jiang Xue didn't even frown, showing her resolute attitude: "Later I'll go to the study room to accompany Father and talk to him, let him calm down. You first go back to your room and take care of little brother, it's getting late, and little brother still has to get up early for school tomorrow, can't be delayed."

  When Liu heard Han Jiangxue say this, she didn't insist on anything else either. She nodded and said: "Then I'll go back and take a look at Duan'er. You try to persuade the father and son, if there's anything that comes up, have someone come call me right away."

  After saying that, he instructed the old steward a few more words before leaving with an uneasy face.

  After Liu left, Han Xue walked in front of Han Jing and squatted down to say softly: "Big brother, don't worry, I have a way to make Lin sister unable to get engaged in a few days. You just kneel for a while, I'll go and test father's tone. After solving the trouble in front of Lin sister, we can discuss the fundamental solution together."

  Han Jing was thinking of getting his father to agree to his request, and he was quite agitated about it, but that didn't mean he had completely lost his mind. At least when he heard his sister's words just now, which seemed to be taking Liu Shi's and their father's side, he hadn't immediately turned against her, and he really believed those were her true intentions, probably also meant to deceive Liu Shi.

  He clearly remembered what his sister had said a few days ago, and now he heard that there was a way to prevent Xiao from getting married, and for a moment the whole person reignited with hope.

  He nodded heavily, full of expectation and promised: "As long as my sister has a way to help me, no matter what my sister says I will do! And in the future, no matter what happens, I will definitely consult with my sister first and will not be so impulsive!"

  When Han Jiang Xue heard this, she didn't blame him much, but instead smiled and comforted him: "Actually, big brother has done very well today. Even though he encountered such a major event, he didn't do anything too out of line, which shows that big brother is getting better at controlling his emotions and handling things. Little sister believes that big brother will get even better in the future, and also believes that as long as he works hard, persists, and uses the right methods, big brother will definitely be able to overcome all difficulties with Lin sister and live happily ever after!

  Han Jiangxue finished speaking and didn't look at Han Jing again, she got up straight away and went into the house to see her father.

  Han Jing was stunned, never having thought that his sister not only didn't blame him but instead encouraged him like this. He hadn't expected that he and Xiao Xiao's matter would get such support from his sister, nor had he expected that he, a big brother who wasn't making an effort, would be evaluated so highly by his sister.

  What kind of luck is he walking with to have such a good sister? What reason would make his sister disappointed?

  As he came to, Han Jiang Xue had already entered the study. Looking at the entrance of the study, Han Jing's hands involuntarily clenched into fists, and his waist straightened up, his face flashing with a simple yet firm conviction that made him seem like a completely different person.

  "Dad, are you still angry with big brother?" Han Jiangxue entered the study, walked to her father's side, and said while massaging his shoulders, "You're not just finding out about big brother's thoughts for the first time, do you need to take it so seriously?"

  Han Feng's face was extremely unpleasant, and it seemed that he had really lost his temper. Han Jiang Xue knew in her heart that earlier, Big Brother's words and actions should not have been enough to make Father so angry, and nine out of ten times it was probably Liu Shi stirring up trouble again that added fuel to the fire and made things worse.

  Chao Feng had previously heard the conversation between Han Jiangxue and Liu Shi in the study, so he didn't get angry with his daughter. He spat out a mouthful of turbid air and said: "You didn't hear your elder brother's nonsense just now? What 'this life and this world, I won't marry anyone but Lin Xiaoxiao', what 'if you don't agree, I'll kneel until I die'? This good-for-nothing thinks he can infuriate me to death! Can I not be angry?! Originally, I thought that by now, he would have made some progress, but look at this ghostly appearance - has he ever had even half a bit of dignity? It's getting more and more absurd!"

  "Big brother's behavior today is indeed not proper, but it's not as hopeless as Father thinks. On the contrary, I think big brother has actually improved a lot compared to before. Think about it, if this were in the past, big brother would have known that the woman he likes is getting engaged to someone else in a few days, and even if he didn't elope with her immediately, he probably would have broken the legs of the man who dared to marry her first. How could he possibly be as obedient as now, knowing Father doesn't agree yet still sincerely kneeling down to ask for your consent?"

  Han Jiang's words were laced with a smile, his tone gentle and soothing, with a natural calming effect in between. Especially when compared before and after, it really did highlight that Han Jing's behavior wasn't too out of line.

  "Alright, I know you've always been close to your older brother since you were young, so of course I'll speak up for him." Han Feng said this, but his expression did indeed become a bit more calm and composed.

  Thinking of what his daughter said, it's not entirely untrue. If this were the past, this son would have probably clashed with him already, and wouldn't be kneeling outside silently begging for forgiveness. For a moment, he felt that his expectations couldn't be too high after all. A meal has to be eaten one bite at a time.

  "Dad, I'm not speaking up for my brother, but just telling the truth. Besides, my brother didn't do anything seriously wrong, he just likes someone and wants to marry her. Whether you agree with their marriage is one thing, but isn't it normal for a grown man like him to have his own preferences? Didn't you also love mom dearly? I believe that when you liked her, it was because of who she was as a person, not because of her status or anything else."

  "This is a different story, little girl. Don't drag me into this." Han Feng scolded with a smile, thinking of his wife who had passed away many years ago, and his heart softened a lot. Although he knew that the girl was speaking on behalf of her brother, he didn't have any anger. On the contrary, he spoke calmly and peacefully, feeling relieved.