Chapter 176: Chapter 176

"Think it through, changing your surname or not, we’re still your family! No one will look down on you!" Lin Xue reminded her.

Just worried that this child might change her surname just to stay in the family.

"Big sister, I’m not acting on impulse, I’ve thought it over, I’m a girl, not a son, changing my surname doesn’t make much difference. I want to have the same surname as you, I want to be the daughter of this family, a real daughter!" Dong Sihan spoke with a maturity and independence rare for someone her age. The most update n0vels are published on 𝕟𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕝⚫𝕗𝕚𝕣𝕖⚫𝕟𝕖𝕥

"Alright! We’ll take you to change it on Monday!" Lin Xue nodded. She understood this child’s lack of security and belonging. After all, she herself said it’s just a surname and doesn’t matter much.

It’s true, for a girl, even a child she gives birth to will carry the man’s surname. Changing her surname won’t change anything, so might as well do it.

"That’s great..." Dong Sihan laughed.

"Lin Sihan... doesn’t sound nice!" Lin Xia remarked, pouting.

"Big sister, change my name too, please! I don’t like my name either!" Dong Sihan looked seriously at Lin Xue, speaking earnestly.

Everyone turned to Lin Xue. After all, she was the one who found the child, and now changing both the surname and name, most suitable for her to handle.

Lin Xue pondered and said, "Since you want to change, let’s change it to Lin Shuang! Our family already has snow, clouds, and sunset; we just need frost!"

Everyone applauded; the name was fitting, symbolizing that she was a daughter of the Lin Family, allowing her to integrate with her sisters.

"Great! I name!" Lin Xia spoke first, "She’s my sister, Lin Xia’s sister!"

Then, others expressed acceptance of Dong Sihan, now renamed Lin Shuang.

"Okay, okay! The name’s changed, so call her Xiao Shuang from now on! She’s my sixth daughter!" Lin Daliang declared, having already entered and seen the events unfold, quickly affirming this daughter.

The eldest daughter couldn’t have found someone unsuitable, and besides, he found this child endearing.

"Dad! Mom!" Lin Shuang knelt down and kowtowed three times to Lin Daliang and Wang Cuihua. They watched until the three kowtows were complete, then helped her up.

"Good girl!" Wang Cuihua spoke, smiling wide.

Then Lin Shuang went to acknowledge others, starting with Bai Xianglan. She knelt and kowtowed, calling her grandma.

"Good child! Stand up quickly!" Bai Xianglan smiled gently, helping her up.

Next was Lin Xue. Dong Sihan wanted to kneel but was stopped by her, saying,

"Older sister, I must perform this kowtow. Without you, I’d already be a pile of bones!" Lin Shuang stubbornly kneeled, leaving Lin Xue helpless.

"From now on, you’re my sister, Lin Shuang! You’ll get just as much as your siblings! Family isn’t always about blood, it’s about fate. You’ve bonded with us Lin Family, so from now on, we’re family! There’s no difference between us!" Lin Xue said, pulling her up.

Lin Shuang’s eyes were red and swollen, moved to tears, hugging Lin Xue’s waist tightly, crying her heart out.

Once she finished crying, she turned around and greeted the four little ones.

"Second sister! Third sister! Fourth brother! Fifth brother!"

"Sweet sister!" Lin Yun gently touched her head, finding this new sister much more adorable than their third sister.

"Third sister will take care of you from now on!" Lin Xia also reached to pat her head.

The two brothers simultaneously called her "Sixth sister!"

"Alright, alright! Hurry and help set up the table! It’s meal time! Your dad has already said he’s hungry!" Wang Cuihua urged with a laugh.

"We’re hungry too!" The four little ones chimed in, as if they’d planned it in advance.

"Alright, alright! Everyone’s hungry! Quick, help out!" Wang Cuihua laughed indulgently.

"I’ll serve the dishes!" Lin Shuang darted to the kitchen.

"You’re the little sister; let your elder sisters handle this!" Lin Yun followed her out.

The thirteen-year-old already seemed quite grown up, caring for others quite capably.

"Sister, I’ll help too!" Lin Xia didn’t lag behind, running out.

"Cuihua, just rest! With so many daughters around, you should take a break!" Lin Daliang urged his wife to relax.

Bai Xianglan watched her son’s harmonious family, unable to hold back a tear.

"Mom, why are you crying? Are you feeling unwell?" Lin Daliang became anxious. His dear aunt had always been gentle and understanding. Even before he knew she was his mother, he liked her and appreciated how she’d always treated him well. And now that he knows she’s his mother, he’s both happy and relieved.

"Mom’s happy! Don’t fuss!" Wang Cuihua nudged her husband.

"Yeah! Mom’s happy! Mom never expected to have such a wonderful son and so many grandchildren gathered around, enjoying family life. Mom’s just too happy." Bai Xianglan said, smiling through her tears.

"Mom, from now on, there’ll be plenty of family days, so be happy without crying; it’s not good for your eyes!" Lin Daliang coaxed.

"Yes, yes, I won’t cry. I’m too happy to cry!" Bai Xianglan wiped her tears and smiled.

Ever since she came to her son’s home, she’s enjoyed delicacies she’d never tasted most of her life. Her daughter-in-law’s thoughtful care healed the shadows in her heart.

Having so many grandchildren around, she’s tirelessly caring for the two babies daily, feeling happier each day. Her eldest granddaughter often buys her new clothes.

The saying goes, a woman dresses for those who please her, and women are all the same. No matter young or old, wearing new clothes always brightens their mood, making her feel much younger.

While the three talked, the table was set, and Zhang Yuan and Li Jianshe willingly helped. With more hands, Lin Xue looked at the crowded room, her desire to build a house growing stronger.

Seated at the table, a family of twelve managed to squeeze in. Dumplings were served in basins, and their plates were plenty big. The aroma of meat dumplings, stir-fried chicken, ribs, and several stir-fried dishes filled their noses, delighting their taste buds.

Lin Daliang and the little ones ate with oil dripping from their mouths, just repeating how delicious everything was.

"Dad, I bought a house in Pingyang Town under your name! You guys won’t need to stay in dormitories, and can live at home! This way, you can eat better and won’t have to struggle!" Lin Xue mentioned after seeing their eager expressions.

With the warehouse set up, the only thing left was to properly arrange the house to let them move in.

"What? Bought a house? Xiao Xue, are you serious? Where’d you get the money?" Lin Daliang quickly put down his bowl and chopsticks, asking.

"Of course it’s true! You guys can move in the day after tomorrow, have lunch, and then live there. You’ll still need to cook your meals, but they’ll be much better!" Lin Xue dodged his question.

"That’s great! Now we won’t have to eat the school’s horrible meals anymore!" Lin Chuan was the first to jump up. His demeanor had steadied since starting school, but his love for food remained unchanged.

"Really wonderful! Second sister and I can cook. We’ll just come home during lunchtime to cook and eat. As long as we don’t have to eat at the canteen anymore, it’s fine!" Lin Xia chimed in.