Chapter 86 "The Lucky Draw: I Like You"

As they were playfully teasing each other, he used a little too much force and bumped into Xu Zhiyu's necklace pendant, causing her some pain.

"Hiss..." She couldn't help but gasp.

Lin Xingmian immediately let go, asking worriedly, "Did I hurt you?"

Looking at her younger brother's anxious expression, Ayu suddenly felt a strange pang of sadness rising in her heart.

Xingmian had no intention of hurting her. Given his relentless nature, he would never let go until he achieved his goal. If his sister didn't give in and utter those two words today, he would absolutely not let go.

But love can soften even the most stubborn person. He felt sorry for her, and since his sister was so unwilling, he decided to stop joking with her like that.

He let go, but Xu Zhiyu did not immediately run away.

She took off the necklace from her neck, pulled Xingmian to the window, and Ah Yu held the necklace up in the sunlight, her eyes unconsciously filling with warmth as she spoke:

"Mianmian, let's take another look at this crack."

Lin Xingmian's gaze shifted from the small diamond in her eye socket to another pink diamond.

In the slanting sunlight, you can see floating dust and the downy hair on your lover's arm. The tranquil and peaceful pink dew helplessly reveals its scars in this warm light that blesses the earth.

It was just a flaw, but after looking at it repeatedly, he still didn't understand his sister's intentions.

So he said, "If you like this jewelry, don't feel bad. This isn't the last gift; there will be more in the future." Although it would take some time to buy it, that wasn't a problem.

However, Xu Zhiyu shook her head. Ling Su wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes and smiled at Xingmian, saying:

“This is the first time I’ve ever seen such expensive jewelry. I’ve never even seen it on TV or in pictures. I thought jewelry worth millions was already astronomical, but I never knew there were so many more. It wasn’t until I saw this diamond that I understood why it’s so expensive. Its existence is no longer just about admiring its beautiful appearance; it carries a story, it can convey emotions, and it even saved my father’s life…”

She put the necklace back around her neck.

"In other words, it is the medium that carries Xingmian's story and conveys your emotions. It is your sincerity that moved the heavens and saved my father's life. I love my father very much and my family very much. They are the most precious things in my life. Is the heavens hinting to me that you are my destiny and my benefactor?"

"What?" The boy smiled warmly, his fingertips wiping away the fragility from the girl's eyes. "Our boss, Mr. Xu, has never been one to believe in these gods and heavenly things, has he?"

His eyes were filled with pity: "You've become so sentimental. I'll go find Lu Yang and avenge you after the exams."

He gritted his teeth and made up his mind that he would absolutely, absolutely not let him get away with it!

During those most difficult days for her, he let her bear it all alone. The sadness in her eyes was what he feared most to see.

Lin Xingmian had lost the ability to be happy, which is why he frantically tried to get closer to her.

But in this disgusting world, there are always some disgusting people who try to take away the happiness of an innocent girl, fantasizing about kicking her into the mud and then pretending to be gods to extend a helping hand to her, pulling her into another darkness.

Ah Yu smiled, opened her arms, and snuggled into the boy's embrace.

She shook her head and joked, "I've upset you again. Uncle Lin might dock my pay if he finds out. Okay, it's my fault... Exams are coming up soon, so from now on we're not allowed to mention anything that makes us unhappy! Whoever breaks the rules will be punished, and the punishment is that we can't talk to each other for two hours!"

Xingmian touched her sister's ear, her brows relaxed, and she gently replied, "Okay."

Xu Zhiyu buried her face in his chest, tears streaming down her face where the boy couldn't see. She sniffed, trying to make her voice sound normal.

"Brother...brother."

"Um."

You must get into your dream school.

Those two words were burning hot and shameful, but the moment they were uttered, they also made people feel dependent and happy.

Lin Xingmian's heart skipped a beat, and his Adam's apple moved slowly.

The dampness he felt on his chest kept him somewhat rational, but his hoarse voice made it difficult for him to respond, so he simply pinched her earlobe again...

...

It's wonderful.

It was a wonderful day.

Compared to the world while I was in a coma, this period of time felt more like an illusion after I fell into a coma.

Dear Mr. Xu, let's spend our lives together like this, in this sunshine, in this bamboo house, in this lotus pond; in this embrace, in this companionship, in this laughter; in this mutual appreciation.

Thank you for healing my world. In fact, we are each other's benefactors and destiny.

Grateful for our encounter, I kneel in gratitude for your gifts.

My most precious one—Princess Sun.

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"Ring-ling——"

On the afternoon of June 8th, the bell rang on time for the last English exam.

While browsing the listening comprehension questions, a face as radiant as the morning sun would occasionally pop into his mind, or he would recall the scene of taking the exam with a high fever in Mushui.

These were the two related images that left the deepest impression on him, but fortunately, they did not affect the boy's ability to answer questions based on the knowledge etched into his mind.

His lips always curled into a sweet smile, as if he were handling the situation with ease and confidence.

Meanwhile, Ah Yu, having packed her suitcase, had already boarded a flight back to Mushui.

She arrived in a hurry without bringing anything with her, and only bought things after she arrived.

She stayed for almost a month, and didn't have much luggage. She didn't take any of the clothes that the Lin family bought for her. She only wore the clothes she had come in and took her underwear and daily necessities.

Two hours earlier, after she had said goodbye to Xingmian and Xingmian had just been driven away, she went into Master Lin's study.

Lin Shukai remained as stern as ever, his eyes as cold and chilling as ice.

Ayu often reminisces and compares. In fact, she still remembers the first time she met Xingmian, and not just the first time, but many times afterward. When they looked at each other in the supermarket, he also had those deep, cold eyes.

They are father and son who share the same blood, and their resemblance is undeniable.

When Lin Shukai saw her come up, he said, "The one who tied the knot must untie it. I'm so grateful to you for everything you've done these past few days."

She kept her head down, afraid that the old man in front of her would see her sadness.

"No, not at all. I have a good relationship with Xingmian, whether it's as an older sister or a friend. If I only need to sacrifice a month to help him recover his health, then I would naturally be eager to do it."

Lin Shukai: "I know Xingmian has feelings for you, and it's not just limited to being friends or older sisters. But he's still young, and this is the first time he's experienced romantic feelings. Born into a family like ours, you can be his lover, but you can never be his wife. He definitely doesn't understand this right now, but he'll change his mind in five years."

At this moment, the optimistic Mr. Xu could hardly hide his inferiority complex.

She lost her confidence, no longer standing with her hands on her hips, and forced a smile, saying, "Yes, I understand what Uncle Lin said very well. I'm happy to be able to help Xingmian. I'm also very grateful that you provided such good treatment for my father and helped find the culprit behind the car accident. If it weren't for you, my mother and I would probably have been kept in the dark our whole lives. To put it bluntly, my mother might be the one framed next time. Just thinking about the consequences makes me feel like I have a fishbone stuck in my throat."

“Lu Yang is still easy to deal with, after all, he has a bad reputation. It depends on your wishes.” Lin Shukai raised his hand. “I will find a few bodyguards for you. The business leader in your Mushui area is Feng Jibei. I have already spoken to him.”

This was the first time Ah Yu had experienced the power of capitalists up close.

With a single, casual remark, Master Lin could leave a person with no way out. This is why he spent his entire life striving for status and power. Protecting or targeting someone was an easy thing for him.

She dared not, nor was she qualified to, act presumptuously.

So she smiled and thanked the powerful man who had kept her away from her lover: "Thank you, Uncle Lin. I just have something I want to ask him. As for the rest, I'll handle it according to Uncle Lin's plan. After all, he's the one who ruined my dad like this, haha."

Ah Yu chuckled self-deprecatingly, "Sometimes it's hard to believe that there are such vicious people in this world, with hearts as hard as iron and extremely insidious."

Lin Shukai gave her a new contact number: "Your father is recovering well. The caregiver and Ms. Xu take him for rehabilitation training every day. He can't speak yet, but that will be soon. He's been transferred to a different hospital, so you can visit him anytime."

"Okay, thank you." She carefully placed the hospital business card into a hidden compartment in her bag.

Before leaving, Ah Yu finally made that request that had been lingering in her heart for so long:

"Uncle Lin, may I see a picture of that girl?"

That girl.

She is Xingmian's fiancée.

The Lin family had made arrangements long ago, and Xingmian had never mentioned these people or things to her.

Lin Shukai had told her before that Xingmian didn't mention it because he didn't take it to heart at all. He firmly believed that he would not marry anyone else, but the person in charge of this matter was his father, not him.

“Of course.” As soon as he finished speaking, Derek quickly took out two photo frames from the cabinet and respectfully handed them to Xu Zhiyu.

Ah Yu took it and saw that the first picture was of a noble lady wearing an ocean blue dress.

She is beautiful and has an elegant demeanor.

The second photo is a picture of the two of them. They are both still young. You can tell from the boy's eyebrows and eyes that it is Xingmian. They are holding hands. The girl is pretending to be angry, and the boy is smiling at her. His pair of tiger teeth are very cute.

This photo was deeply imprinted in her mind.

Ah Yu returned to Mu Shui and sat in first class by the window. The clouds outside looked like white waves on an air mattress, and at the end of the clouds, there was a hazy orange-yellow halo.

It was cloudy with occasional light rain before I boarded the plane, but I never expected the sky to be so beautiful and clear.

Why was she in tears even under such a beautiful clear sky?

Is it that photo, or Lin Shu-kai? Or is it just the cruel twist of fate?

I never realized before that living could be such a difficult thing...

Starry Night, Starry Night, after you finish your exams and return to your empty room, will you look for me?

Don't look for me, don't come looking for me.

I run a supermarket in Huainan Lane, and you are the star that breaks through the clouds.

I can only glimpse you at night; you exist in my romantic memories, yet we cannot hold hands and walk to the mountaintop.

Ah, fate is cruel.

I like you.

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Derek cautiously peered at the old man practicing calligraphy in the chair and asked, "Master, is this really a good idea? Aren't you afraid that when the young master comes back... we'll repeat the same mistake?"

Lin Shukai remained expressionless, but a sly glint appeared in his eyes: "She used to call me Old Deng'er."

"I'm not convinced."

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Author's Note: High Energy Warning