Love and choices across time and space

Chapter 36 These are just empty ideas. Do you have any practical plans?

On a sunny morning, a gentle breeze blew through the city streets, bringing a hint of fresh air. Lin Wan'er awoke from her sleep, her beautiful eyes opening with a hint of anticipation and nervousness. Today, she was taking Li Yifeng to meet her father. This was a significant moment for her.

Lin Wan'er sat up in bed, stretched, and then walked to her wardrobe, carefully selecting her outfit for the day. She ultimately chose a pale pink dress with a delicate lace collar and layers of tulle, light and flowing. Facing the mirror, she carefully combed her long hair, pulling it into an elegant bun and securing it with a pearl barrette. She applied subtle makeup, giving her a fresh and refined look.

Meanwhile, Li Yifeng had also risen early. Standing in front of the mirror, he repeatedly adjusted his tie, beads of sweat forming on his forehead. He knew the importance of this meeting with his parents, and his heart was filled with anxiety and anticipation. He donned the dark blue suit he considered most fitting. Its tailored fit accentuated his tall figure. His spotlessly polished leather shoes caught the morning sunlight.

Lin Wan'er and Li Yifeng met at the agreed place. When Li Yifeng saw Lin Wan'er, his eyes were full of surprise and admiration.

"Wan'er, you are so beautiful today, like a fairy who has come down to earth." Li Yifeng praised sincerely.

Lin Wan'er's face flushed, and she said coquettishly, "You are the only one who talks sweetly."

The two walked hand in hand towards Lin Wan'er's home. Along the way, Li Yifeng became increasingly nervous, and he kept asking Lin Wan'er about her father's preferences and habits.

Lin Wan'er's villa is located in an upscale residential area of ​​the city, surrounded by lush greenery and a tranquil environment. The villa's exterior is magnificent, its white walls gleaming in the sunlight, and its blue roof is particularly eye-catching. In front of the gate is a small garden filled with a variety of rare flowers, emitting bursts of fragrance.

When they rang the doorbell, a butler came to open the door. He greeted them politely and led them into the living room. The living room was decorated luxuriously and elegantly, with a huge crystal chandelier hanging from the ceiling, valuable paintings hanging on the walls, and a thick Persian carpet on the floor.

Father Lin was sitting on the sofa reading a newspaper. Hearing the noise, he put the paper down and looked up. His name was Lin Zhenghua, a successful businessman with a long career in the business world. His eyes were sharp and penetrating, as if he could see through everything. He was wearing a gray Mao suit, his hair meticulously combed, and he exuded an air of authority.

"Dad, this is Li Yifeng." Lin Wan'er introduced nervously.

Li Yifeng hurried forward, bowed slightly, and said respectfully: "Uncle Lin, hello, it's an honor to meet you."

Father Lin looked Li Yifeng up and down, with a barely perceptible scrutiny in his eyes, and said calmly, "Sit down."

Lin Wan'er and Li Yifeng sat down on the sofa, the atmosphere a little awkward. Lin Wan'er tried to break the silence and said, "Dad, Yifeng is very nice to me, and we get along very well."

Father Lin glanced at Lin Wan'er and said, "Wan'er, you can't just look at the surface when it comes to relationships. Dad hopes you can be cautious."

Li Yifeng quickly said, "Uncle Lin, I am sincere to Wan'er. I am willing to give everything for her."

Father Lin sneered: "Young man, words are not enough. I want to see actual actions."

Li Yifeng said, "Uncle Lin, I understand. Although my current conditions are average, I am determined and confident to give Wan'er a bright future."

Father Lin frowned: "The future cannot be expressed with words. What specific plans do you have?"

Li Yifeng took a deep breath and said, "Uncle Lin, I'm currently working hard to get a promotion and a raise. I'm also learning some investment and financial management knowledge, hoping to accumulate wealth."

Father Lin snorted: "These are just empty ideas. Do you have any practical plans?"

A trace of embarrassment flashed across Li Yifeng's face. He hesitated for a moment and said, "Uncle Lin, I plan to start my own business in the next few years and open my own company."

Father Lin looked at Li Yifeng and said, "Starting a business is not an easy thing. Do you have enough funds and connections?"

Li Yifeng gritted his teeth and said, "Uncle Lin, I will find a way to solve it. I believe that as long as I work hard, I will succeed."

Father Lin was silent for a moment, then said, "Let's not talk about this for now. Stay for lunch and I'll observe you."

Lin Wan'er felt relieved when she heard her father asked Li Yifeng to stay for dinner. She thought this was a sign that her father was beginning to accept Li Yifeng.

At lunchtime, the restaurant was filled with enticing aromas. The table was laden with a sumptuous feast, including steamed fish, braised pork, and braised prawns. Father Lin sat at the head table, with Lin Wan'er and Li Yifeng flanking him.

"Come, eat some food." said Father Lin.

Li Yifeng seemed a little reserved. He carefully picked up the chopsticks, picked up a piece of braised pork and put it into his mouth, praising it: "This dish is really delicious, uncle, your family's chef is really good."

Father Lin glanced at Li Yifeng and said, "This is specially made by our family's chef. If you like it, eat more."

Li Yifeng nodded in agreement, but he was thinking about how to please Lin's father.

Father Lin suddenly asked, "Li Yifeng, how is your family doing?"

Li Yifeng put down his chopsticks and replied, "Uncle Lin, my parents are ordinary workers. They worked very hard to raise me. I also have a younger sister who is in college."

Father Lin nodded: "Then your family burden is not light."

Li Yifeng said: "Uncle Lin, I will work hard to take on the responsibilities of the family and will not let them suffer."

Father Lin snorted: "I hope you can do what you say."

After dinner, Father Lin said to Lin Wan'er, "Wan'er, accompany me for a walk in the garden."

Lin Wan'er glanced at Li Yifeng and followed her father into the garden.

In the garden, all kinds of flowers competed with each other in beauty. Father Lin stopped and looked at Lin Wan'er. He said, "Wan'er, Dad thinks Li Yifeng is not very reliable. You should think carefully."

Lin Wan'er said anxiously, "Dad, why do you say that? Yifeng is really good to me."

Father Lin sighed, "Wan'er, Dad is an experienced person, so I'm pretty good at judging people. This Li Yifeng has a flickering look in his eyes, and his words aren't quite sincere. I'm afraid he's only after our family's money."

Lin Wan'er said, "Dad, you misunderstood him. Yifeng is not that kind of person."

Father Lin looked at his daughter's stubbornness and said helplessly, "Wan'er, Dad doesn't want you to get hurt. Think about it carefully."

Lin Wan'er said, "Dad, I trust my feelings. I won't be wrong."

Father Lin was silent for a moment and said, "Okay, then let's observe for a while."

Returning to the living room, Lin Wan'er saw Li Yifeng sitting on the sofa with an uneasy look on his face.

"Yifeng, my father is like this, he is quite serious, don't take it to heart." Lin Wan'er comforted him.

Li Yifeng forced a smile: "Wan'er, I'm fine, I will try my best to make your father accept me."

In the following days, Father Lin observed Li Yifeng more carefully, and Li Yifeng also felt unprecedented pressure.

One day, Lin's father's company encountered a difficult problem and needed an urgent solution. When Li Yifeng learned about it, he offered to help. Although Lin's father didn't quite believe him, he had no other choice but to let him try.

Li Yifeng was very proactive in dealing with the problem, but his methods were somewhat inappropriate, which made the problem more complicated.

Father Lin watched from the side, his expression becoming increasingly grim.

"Li Yifeng, you're doing more harm than good!" Father Lin couldn't help but scold.

Li Yifeng showed an embarrassed expression on his face and said, "Uncle Lin, I... I want to help."

Father Lin shook his head helplessly: "Forget it, you'd better not interfere."

In the evening, Lin's father called Lin Wan'er to the study.

"Wan'er, you see, Li Yifeng has no ability to handle the company's affairs at all. His so-called efforts are all empty talk." Lin's father said.

Lin Wan'er said, "Dad, maybe he was just too nervous and didn't perform well."

Father Lin said, "Wan'er, stop defending him. I won't agree to you two being together."

Lin Wan'er cried and said, "Dad, why can't you give him a chance?"

Father Lin felt a little sorry when he saw his daughter's sad face, but he still said firmly: "Wan'er, Dad is doing this for your own good."

Lin Wan'er ran back to her room, closed the door, and lay on the bed crying.

Li Yifeng was very anxious when he learned about this. He decided to work harder to show himself and make Lin's father change his opinion of him.

He began to frequently send gifts to Lin's father in an attempt to please him, but Lin's father ignored his gifts.

"Li Yifeng, I don't need these things from you. What I want to see is your actual ability." Father Lin said.

Li Yifeng gritted his teeth and said, "Uncle Lin, I will definitely impress you."

At a family gathering, Lin's father once again raised his dissatisfaction with Li Yifeng in front of all the relatives.

"Wan'er, don't associate with Li Yifeng anymore. He is not worthy of you." said Lin's father.

Li Yifeng's face turned very ugly, and he felt that he had been greatly insulted.

"Uncle Lin, I will prove it to you!" Li Yifeng said.

Father Lin sneered and said, "Okay, I'll wait."

From then on, Li Yifeng became even more eager to prove himself. He began to work desperately, often working overtime until late at night. But his efforts did not seem to be rewarded.

Lin Wan'er was torn between her father and Li Yifeng, and she didn't know how to choose.

At this time, Lin's father discovered some secrets of Li Yifeng. It turned out that in order to quickly achieve success, Li Yifeng colluded with some unscrupulous businessmen and tried to gain benefits through improper means.

When Lin's father heard the news, he was furious.

"Wan'er, look at who you like!" Father Lin placed the evidence in front of Lin Wan'er.

Lin Wan'er looked at the evidence and couldn't believe her eyes.

"Dad, this... this is not true." Lin Wan'er said.

Father Lin said, "Wan'er, the facts are before you. Stop deceiving yourself."

Lin Wan'er's heart was filled with pain and disappointment, and she decided to break up with Li Yifeng.

When Li Yifeng learned that Lin Wan'er wanted to break up with him, he panicked.

"Wan'er, please listen to my explanation. This is all a misunderstanding." Li Yifeng said.

Lin Wan'er shook her head and said, "Li Yifeng, I once believed in you so much, but you let me down. We're over."

Li Yifeng tried to save the relationship, but Lin Wan'er had made up her mind.

From then on, Li Yifeng lost Lin Wan'er, and his life fell into a trough...