Chapter 74

Looking at her peaceful sleeping face, He Xintong felt at ease.

Ships drifting around also need to stop at the shore to replenish supplies.

He would be the port that never changed position and she would always stop and come closer, and so far he had been doing a good job, hadn't he?

He was humming a tune that Lin Mian had hummed before, and he had memorized it after humming it that time.

Today he told his aunt not to come, as he didn't want any outsiders to be around when they were together.

You don’t have to clean up the dishes, but you still have to clean up the clothes. Lin Mian really liked that set of clothes, otherwise he wouldn’t have brought it back in a bag but would have thrown it away directly.

Add today's clothes and put them in the washing machine to wash.

Just in case there were tissues in his pockets, He Xintong checked them before putting them in the washing machine. Everything went smoothly, and there was nothing in his pockets, but he found melted nougat in his pants pocket.

He Xintong pinched the nougat softened by body temperature between his fingers and frowned at the clean surface of the packaging bag.

He smelled something unusual.

A woody scent that's richer than sugar.

After learning that Lin Mian liked perfume, He Xintong specially learned relevant knowledge and asked his assistant to buy various brands of perfume on the market. He wanted to learn how to distinguish them. He was reluctant to waste the perfumes that Lin Mian gave him on such things.

So He Xintong knew that this was men's perfume from brand B.

What kind of person would spray perfume on nougat? Even through the packaging, wouldn't they consider the potential for such behavior to be disturbing?

This is the smell of a vixen.

It also smells like an imitator.

I squeezed the nougat in my hand inch by inch, and the deformed nougat was twisted into a ball, and its original delicate and lovely appearance was no longer visible.

He Xintong narrowed his eyes and threw all the nougat in his pocket into the trash can.

Rats in the sewer should stay in the sewer. Do you think you can snatch someone who doesn't belong to you by imitating them?

He was the first to arrive and the first person to have a bond with Lin Mian. He won Lin Mian's heart not by relying on this little trick. He was completely stupid, imitating others and pretending to be a lady.

The shadow didn't dissipate until the washing machine started spinning.

Compared to the anger and disdain on his face, He Xintong's heart is more honest.

Anxiety gnawed at his heart, almost making him unable to stand.

He will never let anyone destroy this hard-earned happiness, not even himself, and he will never forgive anyone!

Lin Mian woke up almost at the moment of dawn. It was only because it was her first time drinking alcohol yesterday that her biological clock did not work. She always got up very early, not to mention that she went to bed so early last night.

Just as she finished washing up and stepped out of the room, a figure suddenly appeared behind her like a ghost.

"I had mung bean porridge and shrimp dumplings this morning. I wanted to eat with you, but I have something to do at the company, so I have to rush over now."

Lin Mian often wondered if He Xintong was using some skin care products without her knowledge. Even though he was so busy, he still had to worry about her three meals a day. However, his face didn't look tired at all, and it was as rosy as a monster that absorbed human yang energy.

"Snap"

Lin Mian held He Xintong's face, and the moment he lowered his head, he gave him a light kiss on the forehead.

"Thanks for your hard work"

He chuckled, and as she was about to leave, he cupped her chin and kissed her gently.

"This is a good morning kiss. Don't give me a perfunctory kiss next time."

"Okay, stop being so annoying and get to work!"

Lin Mian pushed He Xintong, who looked dissatisfied and aggrieved, out. Just as the door was about to close, He Xintong put his foot against it.

"By the way," he said with a playful smile, "the nougat in your pocket melted, so I threw it away. I made a lot and put it on the coffee table. Next time, just tell me what you want to eat, and don't accept it from others. What if someone poisoned it?"

Without waiting for Lin Mian's reaction, he retracted his foot, leaving behind a dashing back.

Before he could figure out what this meant, Lin Mian recalled that he had put the nougat Qi Yuyang had given him in his trouser pocket and briefcase yesterday, and had completely forgotten about it after taking a shower.

Her memory would not actually forget such things. Even if it was a tiny corner, as long as her eyes glanced at it, her brain would automatically remember it.

This is actually painful, because many things that do not need to be remembered will be forced to be remembered. Lin Mian has also done training, but she cannot forget them, so she can only concentrate her attention to ignore them.

This time, she subconsciously didn't want He Xintong to know, so she didn't say it.

But she brought them back because she couldn't finish them all and wanted the other person to eat them all.

Lin Mian quickly came to a conclusion, tapping his fingers lightly on the table.

She thought she brought it back because she wanted to be honest. Although the reason was written on the note, the look Qi Yuyang gave her was not as simple as that reason.

Even though she didn't care, she understood that the other party seemed to have a good impression of her, so she would subconsciously bring it back for He Xin to eat together. She wanted to not hide it from him as much as possible.

But in the end she chose to forget it because she felt that such honesty was unnecessary and she could handle it herself. She should not let Qi Yuyang affect He Xintong's mood.

She didn't want irrelevant people to affect this relationship, so she chose to forget about it, and also forgot about the nougat in her pocket.

Lin Mian stroked her forehead gently. In the end, she still messed up.

Walking to the coffee table, Lin Mian's eyes widened.

The nougat is piled on the coffee table like a small mountain, making its presence felt.

Tearing off the colorful wrapping paper and gently taking a sip, Lin Mian raised an eyebrow. Surprisingly, it was not sticky to the teeth and the sweetness was just right.

Yes, he always knew her well enough.

The boat paddled across the lake, creating ripples that spread out.

Lin Mian smiled and put the nougat in her briefcase on the dining table. She already had the best ones, so let her aunt take these back to eat.

It is autumn now, and the rain in the north city has become heavier, dripping down. At a glance, there are umbrellas of various colors everywhere.

Holding a small yellow umbrella, walking on the campus path, it seems that time has slowed down. The soil is moistened by the rain, and the earthy smell lingers for a long time.

It was only when he arrived at the laboratory building that Lin Mian noticed the dirt on his trouser legs. He didn't know whether it was because he stepped in dirty water or because passers-by splashed dirty water on his trouser legs.

But none of these affected her good mood; even the scenery in the rain seemed to have a different flavor.

When Qi Yuyang arrived at the office, he saw Lin Mian about to leave. The other party seemed to have forgotten what happened yesterday. He nodded slightly to him and walked away.

As they passed each other, he smelled something like a quilt that had become fluffy and soft after being exposed to the sun, and also like the faint smell that lingered on the skin after just taking a shower.

His pupils vibrated slightly. This fragrance was the one he had always wanted.

He subconsciously grabbed the figure that was about to leave, and let go before the other person could break free.

"Sorry, I just wanted to ask what perfume you use. I really like the smell."

"I mixed it myself. If you like, I can write down the proportions so you can try mixing it yourself. I'll be leaving first because class is about to start."

By the way, this is the perfume that Lin Mian gave to He Xintong. He sprayed a little on her when he was ironing her clothes this morning. Lin Mian smelled it when she was getting dressed, but he didn't spray much. Qi Yuyang's nose is quite pointed.

Watching her figure gradually moving away, Qi Yuyang did not move for a long time.

It doesn’t matter whether you feel more annoyed or regretful.

His soul mate appeared in his world, how could he not hold on to her tightly? If he missed this person, he would really regret it for the rest of his life.

He would never meet another person like Lin Mian who made his heart beat so fast.

So, calm down, Qi Yuyang.

He warned himself.

He would make a more careful plan to win her back.

That boyfriend will only be a passer-by in her life, and the one who can accompany her to the end must be Qi Yuyang.

Even their names match each other so well. He is the mountains and the ocean, and she is the forest and the sun. They are a perfect match, aren't they?

Looking at the familiar figure in front of her, Lin Mian frowned slightly. She didn't expect that in addition to being ordinary colleagues, her relationship with Qi Yuyang would also include being in the same research group.

Chen Lan patted her on the back gently. "Although your two research directions are different, this topic requires both of them. If young people communicate more, perhaps countless inspirations will emerge."

Even if Lin Mian wanted to say that she could handle this topic by herself, the project was in Chen Lan's hands after all, and Lin Mian could not refuse her request to add Qi Yuyang.

After leaving the room, Qi Yuyang extended his hand, "I won't steal your first work. I'm just interested in this topic. Let's work together in the future, okay?"

Things had developed to this point, and Lin Mian couldn't say anything to refuse.

She shook his hand back, "The competent one gets the job."

Lin Mian didn't believe Qi Yuyang's words. If he wanted to fight, then let him fight. The balance of victory would eventually lean towards her.

He could only look at her back, Qi Yuyang chuckled.

As time goes by, she will always see that she is more suitable for her than that person.

Qi Yuyang believed that no scientific researcher would reject someone like him who did not seek fame or fortune but only wanted to provide help. He really didn't want to compete with her for anything, and it didn't matter even if he did more in the end.

It would be best if Lin Mian could rely on him unconsciously when they were together day and night. The day she realized it would be the day he would pick the fruits.

"Isn't that good? Someone's helping you."

Lin Mian curled his lips and looked at Lin Mei accusingly: "Mom, are you my mom or his mom? Are you partial to him just because he's your friend?"

Seeing that her daughter was always away from home after work, even if she didn't say it, Lin Mei knew that she was dating He Xintong. After all, a woman in love can always be seen easily.

The little girl is now at the age where she can fall in love. Lin Mei felt very emotional. She always felt that her daughter was still a little girl who needed her protection and love.

"You are my daughter, I will only be partial to you, Xiao Mian."

The child was right in front of her, and his personality was no different from when he was a child, but this was the most comforting thing.

"Then you should be on my team."

Lin Mei ran her fingers through her hair and carefully tidied it up for her.

"But I think Xiao Qi is more suitable for you than Xiao He. Maybe you just lack the opportunity to get along well."

Lin Mian's ears twitched. She was not surprised that Lin Mei knew about this. After all, she didn't want to hide it.

It’s just, “Why do you feel this way, Mom?”

"Xiao He does take good care of you, but that's only in your daily life. With me here, you'll never lack care in your daily life. But Xiao Mian, what you need is someone who can share your career and make progress together. If it's not Qi Yuyang, it will be someone else."

"If I still talk about work when I get home, my life will be over. Xiao He is a good person, I like him, and that's enough."

Such a childish answer made Lin Mei stop.

"But life is always tedious and boring. It's not that important to be happy occasionally. You will get married eventually. I would rather you find someone whose family is not so powerful. That way, Mom can always protect you in every way."

A loving son has far-reaching plans for his or her daughter. Lin Mei wishes that Lin Mian could be taken care of by her in every aspect so that her daughter can live in her comfort zone forever.

"But I'm grown up now. I'm an adult, and I should be responsible for all my choices. Mom, I don't need anyone to cover for me. No matter what I do now, I should bear the consequences myself."

Lin Mian hadn't thought that far ahead. Marriage? This wasn't in her plans yet, but she was a responsible adult. So what if she made the wrong choice?

Life is a wilderness and should not be restricted.