Hearing Chu Yuanba say this, Lin Ziping's face turned green, "Second Grandfather, I don't want to marry this waste, you've always doted on me, please help me today!"
At this moment, Chu Linfeng spoke up, "Father, I've made up my mind. I originally planned to marry Miss Lin the Second, but now I've changed my mind. I have decided to marry the Third Miss Lin—I want to get engaged to her today!"
Chu Linfeng's words were just as surprising and difficult to accept as when he defeated Lin Long earlier.
"Feng'er, have you gone crazy? Why make such a decision?" Chu Yuanba was very puzzled, but knowing Chu Linfeng must have his reasons, he didn't immediately object.
"Some things lose their meaning once explained. Miss Lin the Second is a beauty beyond compare, how could a waste like me deserve her? No, the Third Miss is more suitable. I hope you will allow this, Father!" Chu Linfeng said with a faint smile.
Then, he approached Lin Ziping and whispered, "Are you happy with what I'm doing? Don't think I don't know about your affairs. How could a sullied woman like you deserve to be with someone like me?"
"Do you really think your third sister is ugly? One day you'll realize her beauty is something a shameless woman like you can't match.
Also, I almost forgot to tell you, in my eyes, you don't even count as a woman. I have no interest in women who are man-like."
"You... you..." Lin Ziping was so furious that she couldn't speak.
The most attractive thing about her, besides her looks, was her figure—an undeniable fact—and yet this waste dared to say she looked like a man. How could anyone tolerate this? It was even harder to accept than a slap in the face.
"Chu Linfeng, the shame you brought me today, I shall return to you tenfold someday! I will make you wish for death." Lin Ziping silently vowed in her heart.
The Third Miss Lin was named Lin Ruoxi. Not many people knew her name; because of her unattractive appearance, she rarely went out, so more than half of the Lin Family hadn't seen her before.
Chu Linfeng walked up to Lin Ruoxi and smiled, "You don't have any objections to my decision today, do you? Give me your hand!"
Chu Linfeng always acted swiftly. Before Lin Ruoxi could react, he had already taken her hand.
"Today, I, Chu Linfeng, choose to get engaged to the Third Miss Lin. I hope you all will support us—this is my decision!" With that, holding Lin Ruoxi's hand, he headed towards the banquet, leaving behind a crowd of shocked onlookers.
Originally seen as a waste, Chu Linfeng's power surpassed even the Star Power of Lin Long at the Fourth Level of the Black Tortoise Realm. He was supposed to marry Miss Lin the Second, but in the end, chose the Third Miss. Chu Linfeng's actions today left everyone with numerous questions.
The engagement between Chu Linfeng and Lin Ruoxi was known to everyone in the Chu Family. Apart from those in the hall privy to earlier events, no one else knew the inside story.
The engagement banquet, which should have been full of guests, became rather lackluster because of Chu Linfeng's reputation as a waste. Even some members of the Chu Family didn't attend. This came as no surprise to Chu Linfeng.
The banquet was not lively. In everyone's eyes, what was there to congratulate about an engagement with a waste? The words spoken were mostly perfunctory pleasantries, with few being sincere.
Chu Yuanba kept his doubts to himself. This meal was supposed to be a joyous occasion since his talented son had returned, yet he was marrying an unattractive woman as a daughter-in-law. This was a hard fact to accept.
Lin Ruoxi hadn't spoken a word the entire time, which surprised Chu Linfeng. When he first took her hand, he felt her noticeably shiver.
After the feast, Chu Linfeng led Lin Ruoxi to the top of Liuyun Mountain, to the place where he used to absorb Star Power. Looking at the spot where he had failed countless times, a wave of emotion surged in his heart.
"Ruoxi, today is our engagement day. I promise you, in three years I will officially marry you, and by then, I'll make all those who looked down on us see us in a new light. Please believe in me!"
Chu Linfeng's determined gaze gave Lin Ruoxi immense confidence, "Lin Feng, I believe in you! Do you know, in my heart, I've always thought you were a genius? No matter what others say about you, I don't believe them. To me, you're the best, and also the one I admire the most!"
Lin Ruoxi's voice was like the sound of heaven to Chu Linfeng's ears, exceptionally pleasant. "Thank you, Ruoxi. I didn't expect to have such an important place in your heart. Do you know why I've brought you here?"
"You must have a reason for bringing me here. Even if I don't ask, you'll tell me, right?"
Lin Ruoxi's understanding nature stirred a warm feeling in Chu Linfeng's heart. "Ruoxi, may I see your true face?"
Lin Ruoxi was at a loss, but seeing the anticipation in Chu Linfeng's eyes, she felt reluctant to refuse.
"I'm afraid my unattractive appearance will frighten you. When I found out I could get engaged to you, I was overjoyed.
I often wake up from dreams because being with you has been my lifelong dream.
When you announced that you wanted to get engaged to my second sister today, it pained me, but I thought you definitely couldn't beat big brother, so the outcome would still be me. But later, when things turned around, and big brother lost, I even wanted to die."
At this point, Lin Ruoxi's eyes welled up, and after a pause, she continued with a choked voice, "But later, you chose me, and it felt like a dream; I couldn't believe it was real."
Chu Linfeng could understand Lin Ruoxi's feelings. "After all that, you're still unwilling to take off the veil from your face?"
Lin Ruoxi was again at a loss and, after a while, said, "I'm afraid once you see my face, you'll leave me. I'm afraid from this moment on, I will lose you!"
"Silly, have you forgotten what day it is today? Since I've decided to choose you, I will be with you for life. Whether you're beautiful or ugly, it doesn't matter to me. Do you not trust me?"
Chu Linfeng spoke earnestly, but this sincerity stemmed from the reminder of a mysterious voice in his mind. If Lin Ruoxi's appearance could not be restored, he might have rejected this marriage without hesitation.
Lin Ziping's lack of purity was also information provided by the Sword Spirit in Chu Linfeng's mind. Being able to humiliate her to her face felt very satisfying for Chu Linfeng.
It seemed Lin Ruoxi made a big decision, and she finally nodded, with trembling hands, removed the veil from her face. She dared not look at Chu Linfeng, afraid of seeing the surprised expression on his face.
Although Chu Linfeng was mentally prepared, when Lin Ruoxi took off the veil, he was still a bit startled, but quickly recovered—it was much better than he'd imagined.
On Lin Ruoxi's face was a red birthmark the size of an egg. If not for this birthmark, Chu Linfeng dares say her face would surely be more beautiful than Lin Ziping's.
Seeing Chu Linfeng standing still and not saying anything, Lin Ruoxi opened her eyes, thinking he was scared by her appearance, hurriedly said, "Sorry to disappoint you, I..."
"Don't overthink. I see nothing wrong, you shouldn't feel inferior. Even if everyone else looks down on you, I won't. I promise you, I won't abandon you this lifetime!" Chu Linfeng said firmly, the sincerity in his eyes showing the truth in his heart.
"Boy, did you see the red birthmark on her face? Don't underestimate that birthmark—it's a Vermilion Bird Mark, a very rare mark, appearing in only one or two out of millions.
When her Vermilion Bird Bloodline awakens someday, the red birthmark will naturally disappear, and her appearance will also change. Then you'll see how right your choice today was!" The voice of the Sword Spirit reappeared in his mind.
"Vermilion Bird Mark? What is that? Hey, could you at least give a warning before you appear? You scare me to death every time. If something happens to me, I'll be sure to find you to settle the score," Chu Linfeng grumbled.
"You get such a benefit and are still complaining. The Vermilion Bird Mark appears once in a million chances and only on girls with a Profound Yin Body.
The Vermilion Bird is a fire attribute Divine Beast, and the Profound Yin Body is an extreme yin and cold constitution, which alone can endure the energy of this mark. It's rare that she's grown up without anyone noticing!"
"Hey, I don't understand what you're saying. Can you explain it more clearly?" Chu Linfeng was suddenly intrigued.
Seeing Chu Linfeng standing there motionless with his expression constantly changing, Lin Ruoxi asked, "Lin Feng, what's wrong with you?"