Chapter 168 I'm Here

It took Qu Jingyou a long time to accept this reality.

It's not that I don't want to accept it, but rather that I'm too pleasantly surprised.

Qu Jianhang instructed her, "Jingjing, I haven't officially met her yet, and she doesn't know that I'm her mother. So, don't contact her before Sunday. Or, if you do contact her, don't let it slip."

Qu Jingyou then realized: "Auntie, did you already know that my sister was your daughter when we were eating that day?"

Qu Jianhang nodded: "Yes."

“I knew it, you never used to come so early, and you always spoke so gently.”

Qu Jianhang smiled at her: "Am I not gentle with you?"

"No, no," Qu Jingyou thought for a moment, "it just feels different."

After saying that, she became happy again: "That's great! I was wondering why I had such a connection with her. It turns out she really is my sister!"

"Speaking of which, Auntie should really thank you. If it weren't for you, Auntie doesn't know when she would have been able to find the person."

"Auntie, how did you know my sister is your daughter?" Qu Jingyou asked curiously.

Qu Jianhang said, "She looks a lot like my husband. Not only in appearance, but also in demeanor and temperament. Of course, I can't just recognize a woman who looks like me as my daughter, but I can't let go of such an opportunity, so I took her hair to do a paternity test."

Qu Jianhang's lover passed away early, before Qu Jingyou was even born. Qu Chongyou was too young to remember anything.

He left behind very few photos, and Qu Jianhang wouldn't show them to others, so no one knew what Qu Jianhang's lover looked like.

"Auntie, it's like God is helping you." Qu Jingyou couldn't help but sigh, "Back then, I met my sister because someone stirred up trouble between us. I went to confront her, but we ended up becoming friends."

Qu Jianhang asked, "Who instigated this? And why?"

Qu Jingyou said, "It was a completely unfamiliar face. I don't even remember it anymore; it's been a long time."

Qu Jianhang had previously guessed that Lin Xiyin probably had a difficult time during the years she was married to Pei Muye.

She asked Qu Jingyou, "How much do you know about your sister's past?"

Qu Jingyou said, "My sister doesn't talk much about it, and I don't know either. But back then, my sister's car was only worth a little over 100,000 yuan. I never imagined that she would be Pei Muye's wife."

Hearing that his daughter drives a car worth over 100,000 yuan, Qu Jianhang was heartbroken.

If it's a child from an ordinary family, it might be okay.

But she is Pei Muye's wife.

Pei Muyi is worth hundreds of millions, yet he can't even afford to buy his daughter a car?

After feeling sorry for him, Qu Jianhang became angrier the more he thought about it.

She tossed her phone to Qu Jingyou: "Do you know what kind of car Ruan Ruan likes? Forget it, let's pick the most expensive one and order one for her. But wait, I don't know what color she likes, so let's just get one of each color."

Qu Jingyou was both amused and exasperated: "Auntie, my sister doesn't like things to be too flashy. Even if you buy her such a nice car, she might not drive it."

Qu Jianhang thought for a moment and said, "From now on, don't let her drive herself; give her a driver."

Qu Jingyou said, "Let my sister decide these things herself."

"Yes, let her get used to it gradually."

Qu Jianhang then said, "Why don't you come with me when we meet on Sunday?"

Qu Jingyou definitely wanted to go: "Okay!"

Pei Muye has been keeping Lin Xiyin company these past two days, picking her up and dropping her off at get off work. He can't make it to lunchtime, so they usually have dinner together in the evening.

Lin Xiyin felt that she could completely let go of this knot in her heart and go see Lin Yiming.

Before meeting her biological mother, she wanted to settle all the matters concerning the Lin family.

Before she left, she called Lu Xuemei.

When they arrived at the Lin family home, they found Lin Zihao there as well.

Lin Zihao still calls her "sister".

"Sister," Lin Zihao smiled at her, "come in quickly."

Now, Lin Zihao is more like the master of this house.

She wasn't even a customer.

In the past, when she came back, we would exchange a few pleasantries.

But this time, apart from Lin Zihao, everyone else looked a little awkward.

Lin Yiming frowned and said, "Since you're here, please have a seat."

Lin Xiyin took a deep breath and sat down opposite them.

She said, "First of all, thank you for raising me. You've given me a home all these years."

Lu Xuemei's eyes immediately reddened.

She never had the chance to be a mother; she had actually treated Lin Xiyin like her own child.

But Lin Yiming always regarded Lin Xiyin as an outsider.

Now that Lin Xiyin knows the truth, she will probably have to sever ties with them.

The relationship didn't have to be made so strained.

But now, it's no use saying anything.

Lin Yiming said, "It's good that you know. If it weren't for your mother and me back then, you might not be alive today."

When they decided to adopt, Lin Yiming was actually not very happy.

The children in the orphanage were at least three or four years old, and he couldn't feel any affection for other people's children.

As a result, I saw Lin Xiyin.

Lin Xiyin was only a few months old at the time, still in swaddling clothes.

And she's good-looking too.

The two decided almost immediately to adopt the little guy.

Because she knew nothing; she was a blank slate.

The orphanage was in very poor condition at the time, and Lin Xiyin even had a fever.

After completing the formalities, they took her directly to the hospital, where she stayed for more than ten days before she recovered.

Lu Xuemei had no other purpose in bringing these things up.

She simply remembered that over the years, she had actually developed feelings for Lin Xiyin.

But Lin Yiming was clearly not as sentimental as her.

He said, "Now that you know the truth, it's good. Everyone says that the kindness of raising someone is greater than the kindness of giving birth. Your biological parents gave you your life, but they didn't care. We gave you a second life."

“Yes,” Lin Xiyin said, “that’s why I’ve come to thank you.”

Lin Yiming said directly, "If you want to express your gratitude, then show it sincerely. I don't have many years left to live. I'm worried about your mother and your brother..."

Lu Xuemei frowned and interrupted him, "What are you saying!"

Lin Xiyin lowered her head and smiled.

Even at this point, Lin Yiming was still thinking about Lin Zihao.

More than twenty years of upbringing cannot compare to that blood relation.

Lin Xiyin said, "Dad... Uncle Lin is right. The kindness you have shown me cannot be measured in money."

After saying that, she took out a card and placed it on the table.

"This is all my savings."

Lin Zihao's gaze fell on it.

Lin Yiming asked directly, "How much money is inside?"

Lin Xiyin said, "Because I just bought the house, I don't have much money; there's only a little over 700,000 yuan in it."

"More than 700,000?" Lin Yiming said, "That's not even enough for my medical treatment."

Lin Xiyin said, "I will transfer the money for your medical treatment to you every month."

"You think your life is only worth 700,000?" Lin Yiming said, "Over the years, the money you've spent on food, clothes, and toys has exceeded that amount."

"This is all I can offer right now."

"What about Pei Muye?"

Lin Xiyin was taken aback: "What do you mean?"

“Aren’t you two going to get back together? You don’t have money, but he does.” Now that things have come to this, Lin Yiming doesn’t care about saving face anymore and speaks his mind: “You can ask him for money.”

"We didn't reunite." Lin Xiyin didn't know what she was feeling; "My affairs are none of his business."

"What are you being so awkward about? Pei Muye is such a good catch, how is he not good enough for you? Now that you know your background, you're just an orphan, maybe even abandoned by your parents. Shouldn't you be secretly happy to have someone like Pei Muye as your partner?"

After hearing Lin Yiming's words, Lin Xiyin couldn't help but smile.

It turns out that people can actually laugh when they're completely speechless.

She didn't want to stay any longer and asked directly, "How much money do you want?"

Lu Xuemei said, "Ruanruan, don't say that. I've always treated you like my own daughter..."

"Shut up!" Lin Yiming frowned and said, "What do you know, you woman? You treat her like a daughter, but she's already thinking about cutting ties with you!"

Lin Zihao couldn't help but speak up: "Sister, the debt of gratitude for raising us is greater than heaven. Even if you're not being unfilial to your own parents, you should still support your uncle and aunt..."

“Lin Zihao…” Lin Xiyin looked at him: “I may owe your uncle and aunt a debt, but I have been more than kind to you. Here, you are the only one who has no right to criticize me.”

"How dare you talk like that!" Lin Yiming said, displeased. "Is Zihao wrong?"

Lin Zihao gave an awkward laugh and shut his mouth.

Lin Xiyin was exhausted and said, "Then please name a number."

Lin Yiming looked up at the roof; "This house isn't a place to live permanently. Here's what we'll do: buy your mother a house, one that can't be worse than the previous one. Also, give her another five million."

Lin Zihao listened from the side, a smile playing on his lips.

He was very satisfied.

Lu Xuemei couldn't help but go to see Lin Xiyin.

She felt that all the conditions Lin Yiming proposed were excessive.

Suppressing the bitterness in her heart, Lin Xiyin asked, "Is it a one-time buyout?"

All the kindness and gratitude we've received over the years, everything, good or bad, will fade away.

Lin Yiming said, "Yes."

Lu Xuemei burst into tears.

Lin Xiyin looked at her.

Before, she was still calling her mother.

No matter what, she will always have a place in her heart.

No matter what, Lu Xuemei always stood on Lin Yiming's side.

She may have feelings for her, but they are nowhere near as strong as her feelings for Lin Yiming.

Lin Xiyin didn't blame her.

It's not Lin Yiming's fault.

She was truly grateful that they raised her well.

"Okay, I agree," Lin Xiyin said. "Give me some time."

She bowed deeply, tears falling onto the floor.

She stood up and said, "Thank you so much."

After saying that, she turned and left.

Once she stepped outside, she couldn't stop crying.

As she came downstairs, she leaned against the outside wall and almost lost her balance.

"Yinyin."

A voice suddenly appeared in her ear.

She opened her eyes, and through her teary vision, she saw a handsome face.

"No matter what happens, I'll be there for you."

Pei Muye tentatively reached out and patted her on the shoulder.

Lin Xiyin suddenly turned around and threw herself into his arms.

Pei Muye froze on the spot.

Lin Xiyin's tears quickly soaked through Pei Muye's shirt.

He finally couldn't resist and reached out to pull the woman he had been longing for into his arms.