Chapter 221 I won't interfere with your freedom to make friends
Xiao Ruoyi said, "Why not? When registering the household registration, we could name the child whatever we wanted."
"That's true," Huo Xianyang said. "But, it wouldn't be right if our child didn't take your surname or mine, would it?"
"So what?" Xiao Ruoyi thought for a moment, "Actually, my surname sounds pretty good too."
“Yes, yes, yes,” Huo Xianyang said, afraid that if she had a wrong idea, his son or daughter would not know what their surname was: “I think Xiao sounds particularly good, and if not, Huo is not bad either.”
Xiao Ruoyi smiled at him and said, "What, are you so afraid that I'll use a different surname?"
Huo Xianyang looked at her pleadingly: "You can choose any name you like, but let's be a little conservative with the surname. People who don't know better might think... I'm being cuckolded."
Xiao Ruoyi gave him a push, then burst out laughing.
The more I thought about it, the funnier it seemed, and I couldn't stop laughing.
Huo Xianyang put her legs down and carefully pulled her into his arms: "Stop laughing, or you'll hurt yourself."
"Okay." Xiao Ruoyi sat obediently in his lap, swung her legs, and asked him, "How's Chi Tianlin doing lately?"
"He makes a fortune every day." Huo Xianyang said, "No one can make as much money as him."
“He’s been so quiet lately,” Xiao Ruoyi said. “I heard from Ruan Ruan that she hasn’t seen him in a long time.”
“He went abroad for more than a month recently to make money from foreigners and even mined a rare metal mine,” Huo Xianyang said. “It’s probably because Lin Xiyin and Pei Muye were together that he was provoked.”
"He has never said he likes Ruan Ruan."
"Needless to say, anyone with eyes can see it."
Xiao Ruoyi sighed: "Actually, I quite admire him. I didn't have a good impression of him at first, but after getting to know him better, I found that he respects women quite a bit, it's just that he's sharp-tongued."
"Actually, he's just an awkward person," Huo Xianyang said. "If he confesses his feelings, do you think it's possible for him to replace Pei Muye and become Lin Xiyin's lover while they're abroad?"
“He’s very proud,” Xiao Ruoyi said. “The reason he hasn’t confessed is probably because he doesn’t want to be anyone’s substitute. He understands very well that Lin Xiyin still has feelings for Pei Muye, so he won’t confess.”
Huo Xianyang said, "He really is like that; you know him quite well."
"Stop being so sour," Xiao Ruoyi said. "Don't ask him about this kind of thing. Leave him some dignity."
"I won't ask," Huo Xianyang said. "If I ask him, he'll think I'm showing off."
"What are you showing off?"
"Now that I have you and a child, he's incredibly jealous. If I ask him about my relationship, he'll think I'm showing off."
"Then you should tell him how pitiful you are. I won't marry you, and the children won't take your surname. He definitely won't envy you anymore."
"Have pity on me," Huo Xianyang kissed her, "at least let me have something to brag about in front of my relatives and friends."
"People should be content with what they have and live their own lives behind closed doors. What does it have to do with others? The more you show off, the easier it is to lose. Don't you understand this principle?"
Huo Xianyang sighed, "Okay, I understand."
“But you can call and check on your cousin,” Xiao Ruoyi said. “If he’s interested, I can introduce him to many excellent girls.”
Huo Xianyang said, "Forget it. With his temper, whoever you introduce to him will treat you like an enemy."
Xiao Ruoyi laughed uncontrollably: "That's true. Oh well, let's just let nature take its course."
Xiao Ruoyi mentioned Chi Tianlin, but what she didn't know was that Chi Tianlin had also called Lin Xiyin today.
Right after she hung up that phone call.
Lin Xiyin initially thought that Pei Muye had seen her message and was calling her back.
When he picked up the phone, he was surprised to find that it was Chi Tianlin calling.
She answered it quickly.
"Ruan Ruan, it's been a long time."
Chi Tianlin's voice rang out, as deep and pleasant as ever.
Lin Xiyin smiled and said, "Long time no see. Are you still so busy lately? Did you go abroad again?"
"Just got back," Chi Tianlin said. "I haven't been as busy since then. Are you at school? Are you free at noon? Let's have lunch together."
Lin Xiyin agreed.
When Pei Muye called her, Lin Xiyin was almost off work.
"Auntie got her marriage certificate?" Pei Muye's voice was filled with surprise: "I was in a meeting just now and didn't bring my phone."
“Yes,” Lin Xiyin replied while packing her things, “She messaged me as soon as she got the marriage certificate, and I forwarded it to you. It’s absolutely true.”
"This is truly a joyous occasion," Pei Muye said with a smile. "How shall we celebrate?"
"My mom and I didn't talk about this. Maybe I'll ask her this afternoon. I'm mainly worried that she and Uncle Yan might have their own plans."
"Okay." Pei Muye asked her, "Have you eaten?"
"We're just about to go eat."
"Should I come and keep you company?"
“No need,” Lin Xiyin told him, “I’m having lunch with Chi Tianlin.”
"Chi Tianlin?" Pei Muye immediately became nervous: "Why are you having dinner with him?"
“We haven’t seen each other for a long time. He’s not busy lately, so he asked me to have lunch with him.”
"oh."
Lin Xiyin laughed: "What's wrong? Are you unhappy?"
“No,” Pei Muyi denied, “Why would I be unhappy if you ate with ordinary friends?”
Lin Xiyin noticed this and deliberately emphasized the pronunciation of the word "ordinary".
"Yes," Lin Xiyin coaxed him, "You had lunch with ordinary friends, so can you have dinner with your boyfriend?"
“Although I’m a little unhappy that my boyfriend is ranked after my friends,” Pei Muye said, “I forgive you.”
"It's like I've done something wrong," Lin Xiyin asked him with a smile. "Are you coming over to have dinner with me and Chi Tianlin?"
"May I?"
Lin Xiyin said, "I'll just tell him. You two haven't officially met yet, even though you're together."
Pei Muye said, "Forget it, I don't want to see him."
“Okay,” Lin Xiyin said, “I understand.”
“When you’re having dinner with him, you’re not allowed to talk too much.” Pei Muye couldn’t help but say, “I don’t even have any female friends with whom I need to have dinner alone.”
“You can have that,” Lin Xiyin said. “I’m not interfering with your freedom to make friends.”
“I hope you will intervene.” Pei Muye’s voice was clearly displeased: “I’ve never seen you jealous before.”
Lin Xiyin recalled those past events.
Isn't she jealous enough?
I almost drowned.
"I'll tell you tonight, okay?"
Her voice was gentle and soft, without its usual coldness.
Pei Muyi couldn't stand it.
He asked, "How about we go out for dinner just the two of us? Without Youyou."
"Youyou will be sad if she finds out."
"His father is seriously dating his mother, and he'll only be happy to know that."
Lin Xiyin chuckled softly.
Pei Muye's voice was low on the other end: "What should I do? It seems like I can't wait until dinner. I want to see you right now."
Lin Xiyin felt a surge of emotion.
She fiddled with the metal decoration on her handbag, then reached up and awkwardly smoothed her hair. "I made an appointment, how could I stand someone up? The afternoon went by so quickly."
Pei Muye also knew that he couldn't be so petty.
He said, "When you're eating, send me your location. And let me know when you're done eating too."
Lin Xiyin felt a surge of sweetness in her heart: "Okay."
Lin Xiyin arranged to meet Chi Tianlin at a restaurant near the school. When she arrived, Chi Tianlin was already there.
"So early?" She entered the private room and looked him up and down. "Have you lost weight?"
Chi Tianlin didn't move, but simply looked up at him: "I just arrived too. You've gained a little weight, but you look great."
Lin Xiyin touched her face and sat down opposite him: "Have I gained weight?"
“Not the kind of fat,” Chi Tianlin poured her a cup of fruit tea naturally, “just a rosy complexion, looking like you’re doing well.”
"And you, is it because you're too busy?" Lin Xiyin took the cup. "Thank you."
"Yes, I've been too busy." Chi Tianlin looked at her: "How's Youyou?"
"If you don't go see him soon, he'll forget about you as his godfather."
"You already have a biological father, why would you still want a godfather?"
His voice was very soft, and Lin Xiyin didn't hear him clearly: "What?"
“It’s nothing,” Chi Tianlin said. “If that brat dares to forget me, I’ll spank him.”
"He deserves a spanking. He's been a bit lax lately, and he's losing the good habits he developed while abroad."
"What's wrong?"
The two ate and chatted, and before they knew it, more than an hour had passed, and they had almost finished their meal.
Lin Xiyin asked him, "Will you be going abroad often in the future? Is your company's focus shifting there? I heard from Yiyi that you seem to have unearthed something incredible from the land you bought abroad."
“It’s nothing special,” Chi Tianlin said, “but it’s quite enjoyable to make money from foreigners, and I’ll be able to spend more time abroad in the future.”
"That's great." Lin Xiyin smiled at him. "Remember to make an appointment with me when you come back. I'll bring your godson to meet you."
"How are things going with your mom?" Chi Tianlin asked, nodding. "Any difficulties adjusting?"
"Everything is fine," Lin Xiyin said. "You should take care of yourself while you're abroad."
"Okay, I understand." Chi Tianlin looked at her: "Have you finished eating? Do you have to go to work this afternoon?"
"Well, I have some things to do this afternoon."
"Then I'll take you back."
"No need, it's very close, I'll walk back myself."
As the two left the restaurant, Lin Xiyin waved goodbye to him.
Chi Tianlin suddenly stepped forward, gently hugged her, and then quickly let go.
His expression held a hint of frustration: "Having lived abroad for so long, I've gotten used to hugging people."
Lin Xiyin paused for a moment, then laughed and said, "It's nothing, just a matter of etiquette."
After she finished speaking, she stepped forward, gently hugged Chi Tianlin, and said with a smile, "It's only fair to reciprocate."
She tried to back away, but Chi Tianlin suddenly grabbed her tightly.
Lin Xiyin gasped in surprise because Chi Tianlin's wrist bone had hit her back, causing her great pain.
But Chi Tianlin didn't let go; he just held her tightly and buried his face in her neck.
Lin Xiyin did not move, nor did she resist or yield.
She quietly accepted his embrace.
Until, the skin on her neck became slightly damp and warm.
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