Chapter 1338: Blood Ties, Deep Affection
Chapter 1338: Blood Ties, Deep Affection
The warmth of Lin's father's palm was real and tangible, unlike the illusion of a dream.
He raised his hand to wipe away Chen Nianlin's tears, and said with heartache:
"Daughter, it was your father who came to see you in a dream."
Dad wants to tell you,
They come, the security!
You have the blood of the Lin family flowing in your veins. Now that you have recognized your ancestors and entered the Lin family, settle down here. This place will always be your home.
From now on, your older brother and sister-in-law will treat you well.
Chen Nianlin looked up at her biological father, tears streaming down her face. She choked back sobs and clutched her father's clothes tightly, afraid that if she let go, the warmth would vanish.
"Dad, I will definitely listen to you, stay in the Lin family quietly, be obedient and sensible, and never cause trouble for my brother and sister-in-law."
Lin's father, with tears in his eyes, said:
"My dear daughter, I don't want you to live a life of constant caution in the Lin family."
This is your home.
You should be lively and cheerful, dare to laugh and cry, dare to speak loudly at home, and live happily and freely!
Instead of becoming subservient to everyone.
And don't feel indebted to anyone.
My child, it is your father and the Lin family who have wronged you.
Your brothers and sisters-in-law are all people with a broad perspective and a grand vision.
Even if you make a mistake, as long as it's not a matter of principle, and doesn't violate family rules or your brother's bottom line, they will tolerate and forgive you.
Do you understand what your father is telling you?
Upon hearing this, Chen Nianlin burst into tears, sobbing as she said:
"Dad, I understand!"
I know you're telling me that my daughter isn't living under someone else's roof, that this is my home.
You want me to live my life authentically, to be lively, cheerful, free, and happy!
After hearing this, Lin's father nodded, his eyes filled with heartache as he wiped away Chen Nianlin's tears, choking back sobs as he said:
"My dear daughter, you are so smart, just like your brother, you understand things very quickly."
Chen Nianlin hugged Lin's father tightly, sobbing, and said:
“Dad, I thought I would never have the chance to call you Dad in person.”
"It's all because your father died young that you've suffered so much hardship living under someone else's roof all these years." Lin's father gently patted Chen Nianlin's thin back, his voice full of guilt.
"Dad, sob sob..." Chen Nianlin cried even harder, her sobs seeming to vent years of grievances.
"Don't cry, my dear daughter. The hard times are over. From now on, you will be pampered like a princess in the Lin family." Father Lin comforted his illegitimate daughter with heartache.
"Hehe..." Chen Nianlin finally stopped crying and started laughing.
Her sweet laughter seemed to be saying goodbye to the shadows of the past.
Lin's father's gaze passed over Chen Nianlin and landed on his two granddaughters who were sleeping peacefully on the bed, his expression softening.
“Daughter, look how attached Xi’er and Mo’er are to you, their aunt. The children of the Lin family have always been connected heart to heart.”
Chen Nianlin glanced back at the two small figures on the bed, tears welling in her eyes, yet she couldn't help but smile.
When he turned back, Lin's father's figure had faded slightly.
She hurriedly hugged him tightly, pleading in a tearful voice, "Dad, don't go! Please stay and talk to me, I really miss you so much!"
"My dear daughter, Daddy's going to be reincarnated!"
"Seeing you acknowledge your ancestors and how well your brother and sister-in-law treat you, I can rest assured to be reborn as a human being."
Mr. Lin gently patted Chen Nianlin's head, his tone filled with reluctance yet also a sense of relief.
"Dad, your daughter will miss you so much!"
"Dad, is it because your soul has been wandering in the underworld for so many years without being reincarnated that you can't let go of me?"
Instead of answering directly, Lin's father wiped away Chen Nianlin's tears with his fingertips while reluctantly giving her some words of advice:
"Daughter, academic performance isn't important."
It doesn't matter which prestigious university you get into.
The important thing is to cling tightly to your brother and sister-in-law's coattails!
Choosing the right path is always more important than working hard!
The eldest sister-in-law is like a mother.
My dear daughter, you must always remember to side with your sister-in-law, Yiren, without offending the other sisters-in-law!
Even if one day, I have to sever ties with other sisters-in-law,
Even if things fall apart, you must unconditionally side with your sister-in-law, cling to her coattails for life, understand?
After hearing this, Chen Nianlin nodded repeatedly with tears in her eyes, and replied in a sobbing voice, "I understand, Dad. I will definitely do as you instructed."
"You're such a good daughter, Daddy loves you!"
As he finished speaking, Lin's father bent down to kiss Chen Nianlin's forehead, his figure transforming into specks of warm light that melted into the warm sunlight of the room.
Only the warmth of her father's hand remained in Chen Nianlin's palm, so real it was unbelievable.
As Lin's father's figure disappeared completely, he waved with tears in his eyes and a smile, saying, "Goodbye, daughter, don't worry about your father..."
Chen Nianlin stood there stunned for a few seconds, then stared at the air in front of her, crying out, "Dad! Waaah..."
"Dad...don't go!"
"My daughter hasn't had enough time with you yet! Waaah..."
With a sob stuck in her throat, Chen Nianlin suddenly opened her eyes and woke up from her dream.
Her chest was still heaving violently, and the tears in the corners of her eyes were genuine, even soaking a small patch of her pillowcase with cool dampness.
The warm sunlight streamed in through the gauze curtains and fell on the edge of the bed. A faint fragrance of gardenias wafted in the air. It wasn't the hazy light and shadow of a dream; it was the real warmth of human connection.
She subconsciously raised her hand to touch her forehead, where the lingering sensation of her father's last gentle kiss seemed to remain.
The dream her father gave her before he was reincarnated filled Chen Nianlin's heart completely.
This was the first time in her life she had felt the love of her biological father, but it was also the last.
While she was in a daze, Chen Nianlin's left arm was brushed against by a warm little body next to her.
She looked down and saw Xiao Zhixi and Xiao Zhimo nestled in her arms on either side, their little heads resting on her arms, their breathing even and long.
Xiao Zhimo's lips were slightly pouting, her eyelashes fluttered, and she looked soft and cute in her sleep.
The adorable little Zhixi is sleeping in a very cute and innocent position. Her little mouth is slightly open, and drool is coming out of the corner of her mouth. She looks so cute.
"Hehe..." Chen Nianlin laughed through her tears.
Zhixi's small hand was clutching the hem of her clothes.
Zhi Mo put her legs around Chen Nianlin's waist, and the two little ones wrapped their aunt Chen Nianlin in the middle like two warm little dumplings.
The heart-wrenching cries from my dream just now still seem to echo in my ears.
Within reach were the soft hair of my nieces.
The faint scent of milk emanating from them lingered in her nostrils, along with the softness of the mattress beneath her; everything felt so real that it brought tears to Chen Nianlin's eyes.
She gently raised her hand and wiped away the tears that had not yet dried from the corners of her eyes.
When my fingertips touched my cheek, I realized that there were new tear stains on my face, and I couldn't tell whether they were from a dream or after I woke up.
With a sore throat, Chen Nianlin turned her head slightly to look at her two sleeping nieces beside her.
The two little ones were so adorable, like two little angels, that they melted her heart and made her feel very healed.
She recalled her father's words in her dream, and the phrase, "This is your home."
I'm reminded of the saying, "Hold on tight to your brother and sister-in-law's thighs."
Chen Nianlin felt as if her heart was being soaked in warm water, a bittersweet feeling.
She carefully adjusted her posture, afraid of waking her two little nieces. She gently brushed the stray hairs on Xiao Zhixi's forehead with her fingers and tucked the corner of the blanket that had slipped down Xiao Zhimo's head. Her movements were incredibly gentle.
Chen Nianlin took a deep breath, trying to calm her turbulent emotions.
Looking at the two adorable little ones in her arms, a faint smile slowly crept onto her lips. The confusion and unease in her eyes gradually faded, leaving only a reassuring tenderness.
Her father's words still echoed in her ears, and everything before her eyes was the answer the Lin family had given her. This was not a dream; it was a home she truly owned.
Chen Nianlin hugged the two little ones even tighter, her nose touching the top of Xiao Zhixi's head, feeling their warm breath and strong heartbeat.
She silently said to herself: Dad, I remember!
I'll be fine!
Live a good life in the Lin family!
Strive to live the life you desire: lively, cheerful, able to laugh and cry freely, and living happily and freely!
Chen Nianlin closed her eyes, her eyes reddening, and the corners of her mouth turned up unknowingly.
This time, she no longer forced herself to be strong, no longer felt anxious, and dared to peacefully hold her two little nieces while they took a nap.
This home gave her a strong sense of belonging; it was a warmth she had lost and regained.
It will bring her peace and happiness for the rest of her life, year after year.
In her dream, Xiao Zhixi turned over, lay in her aunt's arms, and smacked her lips.
Xiao Zhimo snuggled closer to her aunt, like two kittens seeking warmth, and let out a soft hum.
Chen Nianlin gently embraced them, her heart filled with tenderness, even her breathing became exceptionally gentle.
In her eyes, at the tender age of sixteen, this is probably what happiness feels like!
at the same time.
After taking her afternoon nap, Shen Cuiping heard that her granddaughters, Xiao Zhixi and Xiao Zhimo, were taking a nap in her aunt's room, and she was somewhat worried.
After all, Shen Cuiping and her deceased husband's illegitimate daughter had only met once today, and she didn't know Chen Nianlin well, so she was somewhat wary of her.
She quietly arrived at the third floor of the Lin family villa and quietly walked to the door of Chen Nianlin's room.
The door was open.
Shen Cuiping slowed her steps, her fingertips just about to touch the door frame when her gaze fell into the room. Her steps suddenly stopped, and she even subconsciously softened her breathing.
The warm afternoon sun slanted across the bed, falling on the three figures embracing each other, creating a warm and tender atmosphere.
Chen Nianlin lay in the middle with her eyes closed, the corners of her eyes still bearing the faint red of lingering moisture, but the corners of her mouth were slightly upturned, carrying a hint of a smile.
Little Zhixi nestled in Chen Nianlin's left arm, her little head resting on her arm, sleeping very peacefully.
Chen Nianlin gently wrapped her arm around Xiao Zhixi's back, as if afraid that she would roll over and fall off the bed.
Xiao Zhimo was curled up on Chen Nianlin's right side, her legs still draped over Chen Nianlin's waist, sleeping soundly.
Chen Nianlin's hand gently protected Xiao Zhimo's waist, her fingertips lightly touching her back, as if afraid that she would kick off the blanket and catch a cold.
The three figures stood very close together, their breaths mingling, showing no sign of estrangement.
On the contrary, this heartwarming scene seems to be something that should always be this way, an intimacy that flows in our blood and is etched into our bones.
Shen Cuiping stood at the door, staring blankly at the scene, feeling as if something had gently bumped into her heart, a bittersweet feeling.
She was initially wary, thinking that this suddenly appearing illegitimate daughter probably had ulterior motives.
She was thinking of keeping a close eye on things to prevent Chen Nianlin from harming her two beloved granddaughters.
But the scene before her eyes made Shen Cuiping realize that she had been overthinking things.
The way Chen Nianlin protected her two little nieces, the tenderness in her eyes, and the subconscious tenderness she showed—it couldn't be faked.
Now it seems that the saying "blood is thicker than water" is indeed true.
Upon seeing this, Shen Cuiping's eyes welled up slightly. She raised her hand to wipe her eyes, and her guardedness gradually dissipated in this silent warmth.
She took two steps back gently, afraid that the sound of her footsteps would disturb this warm and beautiful moment.
As she walked downstairs, Shen Cuiping felt not only relieved but also warm inside.
She took a deep breath, as if deep in thought, and made up her mind.
Well then, they're all children of the Lin family, blood is thicker than water. From now on, we'll treat her well.
Ah Lang thought that if Ruo Quan could know this from beyond the grave, he would be at peace knowing what had happened.
Shen Cuiping raised her hand and touched her chest. The anxiety and defensiveness she had felt earlier had been completely softened by the warmth of the bed.
Chen Nianlin is innocent in the love and hate entanglements of the previous generation.
This child has such a pitiful background; the Lin family must owe her something.
We'll make up for it slowly from now on.
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