Upon receiving the news from the Lin family, the Lu family members’ expressions turned grim.

“I knew the Lin family was no good!” Lu Ming, thinking of his elder brother’s plight, felt both heartache and deep-seated hatred for the Lin family.

Once so eager, now they were avoiding them like the plague, their words dripping with disdain for his brother. He wished he could tear the Lin family apart.

“Enough,” Old Mrs. Lu said, noticing the varied expressions in the room. “Given Ah Heng’s condition, anyone willing to marry into our family, regardless of their background, is a good person. If any of you dare to mistreat her or look down on her, don’t blame me for being harsh.”

Her grandson’s condition indeed made marriage inappropriate, but she had no choice.

While the family currently treated their eldest grandson well, showing genuine concern, she knew that prolonged illness could wear down even the most filial of children, let alone siblings. No one could care for Ah Heng forever, so she had to play the villain, hoping that once the bride entered their home, they could treat her well and make amends.

“If she treats Ah Heng well, I’d be willing to worship her,” Zhang Xiaofeng, heartbroken for her son, vowed. Then, hesitatingly, she added, “Mother, I’ve heard that Lin Nannan isn’t quite right in the head and is a bit reckless. Can she really take care of Ah Heng?”

The old lady shot her a stern look. “Compared to Lin Qingqing, I’d rather have Lin Nannan. That child might be a bit reckless, but she’s strong and capable of taking care of Ah Heng.”

In truth, the Lin family knew that having someone willing was the best they could hope for. After hearing the old lady’s words, they felt Lin Nannan was indeed suitable. Thus, both sides agreed, and the marriage was settled.

The Lin family wanted to avoid complications, and the Lu family needed someone to take care of Lu Heng, so the marriage was set to take place in just three days…

The groom was paralyzed, and the bride was unwelcome. Three days later, Lin Nannan left the Lin family with nothing but the 100 yuan she had extorted from them. She followed the people sent by the Lu family without looking back even once.

In contrast to the Lin family’s coldness, the Lu family’s home was bustling with activity.

Lin Nannan was somewhat surprised, as she didn’t see this marriage as something worth celebrating.

The bride had been switched, and the groom was paralyzed. What was there to be happy about?

“Nannan, good child!” Old Mrs. Lu, seeing her, joyfully reached out to take her hand and led her inside. “It’s a pity to have you marry Ah Heng, but even if he can’t get up, we must hold the wedding, and make it lively, so everyone knows you are Ah Heng’s wife and a member of the Lu family.”

These words surprised Lin Nannan. She hadn’t expected the Lu family to be so considerate, knowing exactly what the original owner had longed for.

The original owner, despised by the Lin family, had always yearned for a home, a place where she belonged, where everyone treated her well.

Even with her impaired mind, she had clung to that hope.

“Sit here. Ah Yuan, keep your sister-in-law company,” the old lady called out.

Upon hearing this, Lu Yuan quickly exchanged a few words with her friends and ran over. “Grandma, what is it?”

“Keep your sister-in-law company and make sure she eats and drinks well, understand?” the old lady instructed.

“Okay, I understand. Don’t worry, I’ll take good care of her,” Lu Yuan assured.

The old lady trusted her granddaughter to handle things well.

Today’s wedding was the Lu family’s way of giving Lin Nannan a proper welcome and showing everyone that they still valued Lu Heng, regardless of his condition. It was also a slap in the face to the Lin family, so she had to ensure the guests were well entertained.

Lin Nannan sat on the stool, curiously observing the chattering crowd, feeling a sense of novelty.