"...Let me say a few words for Yingzhou,"
As Zhao Shuzhen began to speak, her authoritative presence quieted the courtyard instantly.
All fell silent.
Gu Yingzhou sat with a mature composure, patiently waiting for the elder's move.
Zhao Shuzhen, satisfied with the young man's calm demeanor, knew that as long as she exerted her influence, the younger members of the family would be intimidated.
Xiaogu remained unaffected, indeed quite steady in character.
Thinking this, Zhao Shuzhen kept her face expressionless and said to Gu Yingzhou:
"In our Lin Family, we have raised several girls, but Tangtang is the most beloved. She's pampered by her parents and siblings, and even the younger ones in the family yield to her. Her grandfather and I cherish her like the apple of our eye."
She seemed unaccustomed to saying such things, her brow furrowed slightly, and she paused for a moment.
Then she continued firmly, "Our Lin Family may not compare in wealth or status to yours..."
