Hero of heart The amazing son in law complete
Chapter 7385
Seeing that Margaret An had made up her mind, the other three people said nothing more.
Although everyone was surprised and upset that Maria Lin found them here, Maria Lin was after all a friend, not an enemy, and at least she posed no threat.
Margaret An cleared the broken pieces of tea from the tea tray and picked up a new cup. She said, “Okay, everyone, don’t be discouraged. It’s natural to be inferior in skill and intelligence, especially when facing a senior like Maria Lin. Everyone, please sit down and wait patiently.”
The three of them nodded and sat back down.
At this time, Maria Lin had walked to the entrance of the main hall courtyard.
Master Kongyin, tired and excited, leaned against the doorframe, waiting for her. When he saw Maria Lin enter, a childish smile spread across his wrinkled face.
Maria Lin saw it too, and immediately put away her usual childish smile, replacing it with a friendly yet majestic smile.
Simultaneously, she took off her mask as she walked, and used both hands to undo her ponytail.
As she walked quickly, her hands skillfully and firmly tied her long hair into a neat, high ponytail.
At this moment, Maria Lin’s eyes stared sharply.
In an instant, his temperament changed drastically, as if he had become a different person.
Kong Yin trembled as she tried to exit the main hall to greet her. Maria Lin had tied up her hair and extended her right hand slightly, palm facing her. Kong Yin knew that Maria Lin wanted her to wait there.
Then he stopped and held the door frame with both hands for support. Tears welled up in his eyes, making Maria Lin’s image slowly fade before his eyes.
Maria Lin quickened her pace and stepped toward Kong Yin. As she got closer, Kong Yin loosened his grip on the door frame and trembled as he knelt down, muttering incoherently, “Miss… Zhengping pays her respects to you…”
Maria Lin reached out to help him up, smiled, and asked, “Zhengping, it’s been a hundred years since we last met. Are you okay?”
Kong Yin’s emotions immediately became uncontrollable, and she sobbed like a child, “Okay… okay… Miss… Zhengping is fine. Thanks to you, I’m still alive and have the chance to see you again… Miss… have you been well all this time?”
Seeing her cry, Maria Lin couldn’t hold back her sadness, but she maintained her loving smile and said softly, “I’m fine too. As you can see, I still look the same.”
After saying this, Maria Lin supported him and said, “You’re old, don’t stand here all the time, and don’t get too excited. I’ll help you in and sit down to talk.”
Kong Yin choked and said, “Zhengping doesn’t dare to disturb the young lady. Zhengping can still walk by himself.”
Maria Lin smiled gently and said, “Still as strong as when I was little.”
Despite saying so, Maria Lin still gently helped him sit on the cushion in the middle of the main hall.
Kong Yin was near death, his movements slow and his exhaustion evident, but his face was filled with joy. He wiped away his tears with his robe, then looked at Maria Lin and exclaimed, “Miss, you haven’t changed at all over the years.”
Maria Lin laughed heartily and said, “I’m not even four hundred years into my five hundredth year of life. In a few more decades, I’ll still look like this.”
Kong Yin sighed and said, “Miss, you have worked hard for many years.”
Maria Lin smiled and said, “I have more experience exploring the world than most people, so it’s only natural that I have to endure some hardships.”
Kong Yin nodded: “Miss is still as open-minded as before.”
After saying that, he suddenly remembered to ask, “Miss… you… why did you come to Japan?”
“I still remember you saying that Japan’s aggressive military policy since the First Sino-Japanese War has deeply disappointed you.”
“You said you would never come back here… Now that you are back, are you having any problems?”
Maria Lin shook her head and said, “I came here to meet the distinguished guests of your temple.”
“My honored guests?!” Kong Yin was stunned for a moment, then asked, “Miss, do you know Mr. Jingqing and the others?”
“I don’t know him,” Maria Lin said with a smile. “I just saw that your temple is closed for renovations, and Master Jingqing has come to Japan.”
“I thought the person I was looking for might be here, so I came to see her. If you would, please send someone to inform them that Maria Lin wishes to meet them.”
Kong Yin nodded and said, “To be honest, Young Lady, I only know Master Jingqing among them. The others live in separate courtyards in the temple.”
“They rarely come out and never communicate with us. However, it seems Master Jingqing isn’t their leader.”
“A true leader should live in seclusion in a separate courtyard. Miss, wait a moment, I will inform Master Jingqing and ask him to convey this message.”
Maria Lin said, “You’re old and weak, so don’t bother. I’ll go see the young monk and ask him to deliver a message.”
Kong Yin smiled and took out her cell phone from under the futon, then said, “Don’t worry, Miss. I’ll call Mr. Jing Qing.”
Maria Lin was stunned for a moment, then giggled, reaching out to touch his bald head. She smiled and said, “Zhengping, meeting you again feels like it was over a hundred years ago. I forgot this is modern society.”
Kong Yin smiled like a child and said, “But in Zhengping’s heart, the times when he lived with the young miss and other brothers and sisters were the best times in his life.”
Maria Lin sighed, “Time flies so fast. Of all your siblings, you’re the only one left now, right?”
Kong Yin sighed with tears in her eyes, “Yes, Miss, I’m the only one left. I never thought I’d have the chance to meet you before I die.”
As she spoke, she couldn’t hold back her tears anymore.
Maria Lin smiled and said, “Okay, stop crying. You were the one who cried the most among all the children before.”
“I didn’t expect you to still cry even though you’re over a hundred years old. I can’t count how many times you’ve cried since I met you.”
Kong Yin quickly wiped away her tears and muttered, “Sorry for making you laugh…”
While speaking, to divert the awkwardness, he quickly picked up his phone and asked Maria Lin, “By the way, Miss, how should I tell Mr. Jingqing?”
Maria Lin smiled and said, “Just tell her that your young lady wishes to meet the head of her family. If you would be so kind as to allow her to meet, please move to the main hall for a chat.”
“Yes, Miss.” Kong Yin called out to Master Jing Qing without hesitation.
Jing Qing was not surprised by his call. After answering the call, he said respectfully, “Hello, Mr. Kongyin.”
Master Kongyin said, “Master Jingqing, my young lady would like to meet your family head. Could you please come to the main hall for a chat?”
Jing Qing looked at Margaret An in front of her, and Margaret An nodded slightly.
So he said to Kongyin: “Please ask Master Kongyin to inform your young lady that we will be here soon.”
After hanging up the phone, he asked Margaret An, “Madam, let me go with you.”
Margaret An stood up and said with a smile, “Let’s all unite. He dared to come to Kyoto alone at such a great risk. What more do we have to endure?”
Stephen Tang and Sister Sun looked at each other, without saying a word, and then stood in silence.
Then, the four of them walked towards the main hall together.
In the main hall, Maria Lin sat upright. For a girl who looked only sixteen or seventeen to sit so upright and with such a serious expression, the sight was indeed somewhat odd.
Although Kong Yin had a thousand words to say to Maria Lin, she knew in her heart that her young lady had important things to do, so she sat beside her without saying a word.
Soon, footsteps sounded, and Maria Lin raised her eyes and looked towards the entrance of the main hall.
Even though he was very calm, he was also very curious about who the person was who could see everything and even plan everything behind the scenes.
Moreover, he knew very well that the other party had arranged for someone to meet him at Qingzhao Temple, which proved that he was open to them, and they must have known his identity and origins.
Now, it’s finally time for everyone to speak frankly!