Chapter 114 Starting Over
To be honest, Lin Xiyin was amazed by Chi Tianlin when she first met him.
If it weren't for his overly heroic eyebrows, high nose, and those disdainful eyes, he would truly have the looks and ability to be a man with feminine features.
I've known him for several years now, and it seems like heaven has been exceptionally kind to him; the years haven't left any marks on his face.
He still possessed that exquisitely perfect face that made all men, including women, feel ashamed of their own appearance.
Lin Xiyin was a little afraid to look at his face, her gaze only falling on his shoulder, and she said, "Why are you here? Youyou isn't home."
Chi Tianlin almost always came here under the pretext of visiting his godson.
"I'm looking for you." This time, Chi Tianlin's purpose was clear.
Lin Xiyin had a bad feeling. She was still leaning against the door with one hand: "What is it?"
"They won't even let me in?" Chi Tianlin's voice carried a hint of sarcasm.
Lin Xiyin said, "Yiyi is here..."
"What's wrong with her? Am I someone you can't show your face to anyone?"
Lin Xiyin could never win an argument with him. When it came to sharp tongues, Chi Tianlin was second to none.
Lin Xiyin had no choice but to step aside to let him in.
Chi Tianlin gave her a look, letting her figure it out herself, and then changed into his own slippers.
He sat on the sofa and raised his chin: "Sit."
Lin Xiyin sat on a single sofa.
The two people's roles seem to have been reversed.
Chi Tianlin was the host, and she was the guest.
"Speak."
Lin Xiyin knew what he meant, but she still asked, "What did you mean?"
Chi Tianlin looked at her with his beautiful eyes: "Tell me what you did last night, and how you ended up with Pei Muye."
He clearly asked on the phone, and Lin Xiyin answered.
Although the reply was hurtful.
Chi Tianlin continued, "On what grounds am I questioning you? Well, as Youyou's godfather. If you want to find a stepfather for Youyou, you must get my consent."
Lin Xiyin couldn't help but ask, "What stepfather..."
“Yes, not a stepfather.” Chi Tianlin’s voice was icy: “He’s my biological father.”
“No,” Lin Xiyin said. “Nothing happened. Meeting him was just a coincidence. I was drunk and he took me home.”
"Coincidence? How come I never encounter such a coincidence?"
Lin Xiyin hardened her heart: "If you want to blame someone, blame Huo Xianyang!"
Chi Tianlin asked in surprise, "What does this have to do with him?"
Lin Xiyin now only wants to shift the blame, because she doesn't know how to deal with Chi Tianlin.
She said, "Last night, Huo Xianyang called Pei Muyi and asked him to take me away."
Sure enough, a single, casual remark stunned Chi Tianlin.
He was silent for a few seconds, then swore, grabbed his phone, got up, and left.
Lin Xiyin breathed a sigh of relief.
Looking up again, Xiao Ruoyi leaned against the bedroom door frame with her arms crossed, giving her a thumbs up.
Lin Xiyin smiled helplessly: "There's nothing I can do about it."
Xiao Ruoyi said, "Well said, let them fight like dogs!"
What kind of nonsensical metaphors are these?
However, Lin Xiyin did get some peace and quiet for the time being.
Chi Tianlin went to find Huo Xianyang.
Huo Xianyang had gone abroad and was still on the plane at that time.
It took a long time to get through to Chi Tianlin on the phone.
Huo Xianyang had a rough love life and was pressured by his family, so he had no choice but to go across the ocean to live.
How could he possibly be in a good mood?
So when he answered the phone, his tone was displeased: "What's up?"
Chi Tianlin has always been known for his sharp tongue, and this time was no exception.
He said, "You landed safely? You knew you did something wicked and were afraid of getting beaten up, so you ran away?"
Judging from his tone, Huo Xianyang knew that things had been exposed.
He said, "What bad thing have I done? What Lin Xiyin does is none of your business!"
In fact, Huo Xianyang called Pei Muye on a whim.
But he also wanted to take a gamble.
It's been three years. Chi Tianlin isn't blind; he can definitely tell what kind of attitude he has towards Lin Xiyin.
But to be honest, he wasn't very optimistic about this couple.
He knew Chi Tianlin's family situation all too well, given the close relationship between the two families.
The Chi family would never agree to let Lin Xiyin into their home, especially since she has a child with her.
It's not that divorced women raising children is bad, it's just that Chi Tianlin is too well-off. If he really insists on going his own way, the elderly in his family will be driven crazy by him.
That's why Huo Xianyang wanted to make him give up.
Otherwise, he could have called Chi Tianlin last night.
Perhaps, due to drunkenness and promiscuity, the relationship between Chi Tianlin and Lin Xiyin will take a significant leap forward.
But he didn't.
Anyway, things are already like this. He's abroad, so I don't believe Chi Tianlin will fly over to deal with him.
Sure enough, Chi Tianlin could only stomp his feet and curse at him a few times before hanging up the phone.
Huo Xianyang was also exhausted.
He felt like he was being tortured to death by Xiao Ruoyi.
This woman was his nemesis.
God sent her here to torment him.
But his heart was completely devoted to her.
It's like I owed her something in my past life.
Lin Xiyin said the same thing.
After seeing Chi Tianlin off, the two chatted, and Lin Xiyin brought up Huo Xianyang again.
She said, "Even though Huo Xianyang was wrong to begin with, so many years have passed, and I think all grudges can be wiped clean."
“Yes, it’s off,” Xiao Ruoyi said. “So we should break up.”
"You really are..." Lin Xiyin was speechless: "Did he owe you something in his past life?"
Xiao Ruoyi remained silent for a few seconds.
Then she said, "Ruanruan, we weren't in the same major in college, so you have no idea how painful that period was for me."
Self-doubt, self-denial, and low self-esteem to the point of being unable to look at oneself directly.
It's all because of Huo Xianyang.
Lin Xiyin hugged her tightly again, feeling sorry for her.
Sometimes, the knots in one's heart during youth can never be untied in a lifetime.
Xiao Ruoyi left after having dinner.
Lin Youxing has developed the habit of going to bed at eight or nine o'clock, and Lin Xiyin plans to take him to an early education class tomorrow.
So I put him to bed early.
Lin Xiyin took her laptop and started writing in the living room.
During her time at school, she published numerous papers, including several in internationally renowned chemistry journals.
It's often said that getting a PhD is easy, but graduating is difficult.
That's true.
But Lin Xiyin's graduation went very smoothly.
Ocean University also offered her a position as a professor.
Lin Xiyin is still considering it.
Because a research institute also invited her.
She hasn't decided yet.
But during this time, she still didn't give up on her favorite major, and would write down her insights whenever she had free time.
Around 10 o'clock, her phone rang.
She was looking at her computer when she picked up her phone, glanced at it, and froze.
It was actually sent by Pei Muye.
She had been so busy all day that she completely forgot Pei Muyi had added her as a friend, and she hadn't had time to delete him yet.
Clearly, it's too late.
Pei Muye's message was: Open the door, I'm outside your door.
Lin Xiyin frowned deeply.
She wanted to pretend that what happened last night never happened.
Moreover, she had explicitly told Pei Muye that she was no longer single and that she had a child.
What exactly does Pei Muye mean?
Now they've even come to her doorstep.
Lin Xiyin got up, put the computer aside, then walked to the door and opened it.
Sure enough, she saw Pei Muye standing at her door, wearing a black shirt and black trousers.
The man was tall and handsome; just standing there, he was like a beautiful sight to behold.
It's like filming an idol drama.
But Lin Xiyin had no interest in appreciating it, nor did she have the energy to think about such trivial matters.
Afraid of disturbing the children and the nanny, she closed the door behind her and asked him, "Mr. Pei, is there anything I can help you with?"
Her polite, indifferent, and distant tone made Pei Muye feel extremely uncomfortable.
They were in the same bed last night.
Although they did nothing, their relationship was once extremely close.
How did she manage to be so calm?
You are single.
Pei Muye said these four words.
Lin Xiyin was taken aback.
He said she was single and even found her address.
She asked, "You investigated me?"
It is a question.
But this question doesn't need an answer at all.
The answer is right here.
At this moment, Lin Xiyin was grateful that when she gave birth to Lin Youxing abroad, she had asked Chi Tianlin to help her change the little guy's birth date.
Otherwise, Pei Muyi would have found out that Lin Youxing was his son after a quick investigation.
Lin Xiyin looked at him: "What exactly do you want to do?"
"Soft..."
He called her by her nickname.
Lin Xiyin frowned.
Pei Muye pretended not to see it.
He said, "Shall we talk somewhere else?"
"Let's say it here." Lin Xiyin didn't want to move.
Moreover, she didn't feel there was anything to talk about with Pei Muyi.
"Lin Xiyin".
He called her by her full name again.
She looked at him, her features gentle, but her gaze cold.
"Let's... start over."
Lin Xiyin thought she had misheard.
She moved her head, bringing her ear a little closer to Pei Muye.
She asked, "What did you say?"
Her face showed no surprise, no shock, only genuine uncertainty.
She really thought she had misheard.
Pei Muye had never been so nervous in his life.
To outsiders, he may still appear as someone who is calm, collected, and confident.
But his heart was beating very fast.
My fingertips were trembling slightly.
He repeated, "Lin Xiyin, let's start over."
Lin Xiyin heard it clearly this time.
She frowned, a hint of surprise in her eyes: "Us? Starting over?"
Pei Muye looked down at her and said, "Yes."
"Are you kidding me?" Lin Xiyin's voice remained cold. "Then why are we getting a divorce?"
"I don't want a divorce." Pei Muyi paused for a few seconds before saying, "I didn't want a divorce three years ago."
“But we’re already divorced.” Lin Xiyin found his statement utterly baffling.
What exactly does he mean?
During their marriage, his attitude towards her repeatedly caused her to feel disappointed, heartbroken, and in pain.
Now, the two have been divorced for three years and haven't seen each other for three years. What's the difference between them and strangers?
What is he saying?
restart?
Are you drunk?
“I don’t know what you mean,” Lin Xiyin said directly, “but I should have told you more than once that we’re over. Pei Muyi, we’re over, there’s no possibility of starting over.”
"I know we're divorced, but even so, I still... beg you, give me a chance to start over."
Lin Xiyin looked at him for a long time before asking, "Why?"
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