Chapter 630: Protective Love
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The two brothers stood close to each other, their voices barely above a whisper. Apart from the two police officers standing next to Lin Laoyao, no one else could clearly hear their conversation. However, upon hearing his brotherâs words, Lin Laoyaoâs face involuntarily changed. âWhat do you mean by saying all this now?â he asked.
Lin Laoâer replied, âLaoyao, I never expected that after all these years, you havenât changed. I regret that in my desire to protect you, I deprived you of the chance to be educated. Iâm here to apologize to the boy you once were.
âDo you think I didnât know that you were the one who stole the sugar? I saw it with my own eyes. You knew I was more lenient than our eldest brother, and you made me take the blame for you countless times. The sugar incident was just one of many.â
In their childhood, Lin Laoâerâs family was large and times were tough. Sugar was a luxury, something their parents would only bring out on special occasions. Lin Laoâer, always mindful of his parentsâ struggles, would often willingly give up his share of sugar for his family. How could he possibly have stolen it?
In truth, if he had been willing to explain himself like their eldest brother, their parents would not have believed he was the one who stole the sugar.
But back then, he was always thinking of protecting his younger brother. He thought that Lin Yun, being young, was bound to be a bit mischievous and naive. As the older brother, he felt he could shoulder a bit more.
Looking back now, Lin Laoâer realized his own naivety. He had always known his brotherâs true nature, yet he never held it against him. This kind of protective love might not have been beneficial. His approach was indeed wrong.
If he had confronted Lin Yun the first time he noticed his behavior, like their eldest brother would have, perhaps Lin Yun wouldnât have turned out this way.
But it was too late for regrets now. No one could predict the future. He was here today to say goodbye.
When the police announced the arrest warrant earlier, they were standing not far away. He and his wife, Mother Lin, heard everything clearly. They knew why the police were here today. His last shred of protective love for Lin Yun died in that moment. He decided to act as if he never had this younger brother.
Lin Laoyao chuckled coldly, looking at his second brother and recalling past events. He felt a sense of surrealism, but what could he do?
He asked Lin Laoâer, âShould I be grateful to you? If I show gratitude, will your daughter spare my son, spare me? My dear second brother, ha ha haâŚâ
The villagers didnât understand why Lin Laoyao was acting so hysterically. They instinctively felt that Lin Laoâer had changed. After all, his daughter was now in a powerful position, having married a good man. Their familyâs circumstances had greatly improved. They believed that Lin Laoâer must have humiliated Lin Laoyao, which was too much!
Lin Laoâer ignored the misunderstanding voices around him. He responded to Lin Laoyao in the same tone, âNo, your sonâs arrest is not unjust. You know it well. Your arrest is also not unjust. You bullied me in the past, and I could let it go. But I will never allow you to bully my daughter, Gu Zi. Lin Laoyao, you should reflect on your actions in jail.â
After saying this, Lin Laoâer returned to his wifeâs side. Mother Lin supported him as they turned to leave. However, before they could get far, two unfamiliar faces rushed past them, their faces full of sorrow and resentment. They hurried towards Lin Laoyaoâs house, and soon, the sound of commotion could be heard again.
âYou damned Lin Laoyao, your rotten idea made my two sons ruin someoneâs shop reputation. You even made my second son instigate my eldest son to frame someone, pretending to be poisoned by their shopâs food. Now youâve ruined our family. Both my sons have been arrested by the police. You owe me two sons!
âYou were unfamiliar with the city when you came looking for temporary work. My husband and I kindly helped you, and this is how you repay us? Youâre heartless. You wonât die a good death. If the police donât arrest you, heaven will punish you! I regret ever helping you.
âMy poor sons, what am I to do as a mother? Especially my second son, Li Er. Heâs been charged with multiple crimes, his life is probably ruinedâŚâ
Upon hearing the commotion was about the shop, Mother Lin and her husband paused their departure to listen. They heard the coupleâs accusations and cries of grief and quickly understood the situation. These two were likely the parents of the poisoned Li Da. It seemed they no longer needed to worry about the shop.