Chapter 81 Chapter 81 Exclusive
On the first day of winter vacation, Lin Yimu and his parents cleaned and tidied up the house. After making sure that everything was fine, Jiang Wanqiu thought that they would be gone for a month and would not come back for the New Year. She was afraid that her brother would find them empty-handed when they came, so she told him about her itinerary.
Unexpectedly, after hearing this, Jiang Wanlin expressed that he also wanted to go back to his hometown with them. After all, he had not been back for many years, and he only went to burn incense for his parents with his sister Jiang Wanqiu after returning to China.
Jiang Wanqiu was silent for a moment after hearing this, but finally agreed. Although she had many grievances against her younger brother, so many years had passed since the incident, and he was the only relative she had left besides her son and husband.
Moreover, since her brother came back, he would bring his family over every weekend. Even if she was always unhappy with him, she did not seem angry. Besides, Lin Bohan was there to comfort and advise her from time to time. Sometimes Jiang Wanqiu was actually a little soft-hearted, and her attitude gradually softened as they got along with each other. So now there are some things that should really be let go.
After knowing that his uncle was going back to his hometown with them, Lin Yimu didn't have much reaction in his heart. In addition to his admiration for his uncle's knowledge, he also had more affection for him during the time they spent together. However, because Jiang Wanlin had a family and was busy with work, only Zhou had time to come over. In addition, Lin Yimu was no longer a child after all, so it was hard to say that their feelings were very deep.
It was just because the other party was my mother's younger brother, and he was interested in repairing the relationship between the two families, so they became a little closer to each other. Now that he was going back to his hometown with them, Lin Yimu, as a junior, didn't want to interfere in the affairs of the adults, as long as my mother was willing.
After the two families agreed on a time to set off together, they each finished dealing with the things they needed to deal with. Lin Yi Mu also said hello to a few of his good friends, and they drove to Lin Yi Mu's hometown the next day.
When Lin Yi Mu was moving his packed luggage into the car, Jiang Wanqiu scolded him a few words. The reason was that Lin Yi Mu had put all the dozen books on the list of books he had made into his schoolbag.
By the time the two families arrived at the county town of their hometown, it was already noon. However, neither family actually planned to stay there for long. Besides, the house in their hometown had been uninhabited for many years and it was definitely not suitable for living. So they found a hotel in the county town and settled down. They planned to go together to burn incense for the old man after lunch.
Lin Yimu's hometown is in a small town under Xiangcheng, not far from Yancheng. Because the economy here is not as developed as Yancheng, the overall environment does not look very clean, and even the houses in the county town look a bit old.
After the group settled down, they made an appointment to have lunch together and take a look at the changes in the county over the years. Lin Yimu was not familiar with the area, so although he didn't really want to go, he had no choice but to follow them.
But while eating in the restaurant, Lin Yimu unexpectedly met someone.
"Lin Yimu? Why are you here?"
Lin Yimu was walking into the restaurant with his parents when he suddenly heard someone calling his name from behind. He turned back in confusion, thinking that he had never been back here in his life and no one should recognize him.
But when he saw the person standing behind him, a hint of surprise flashed in Lin Yimu's eyes, "Yuan Mingxu?"
Jiang Wanqiu, who was walking beside Lin Yimu, of course also heard someone calling her son's name just now. Seeing him stop and look a little surprised, she asked, "Xiaomu, did you meet a friend?"
Lin Yimu nodded when he heard this. At this time, Yuan Mingxu had already walked in front of the two of them and said to Jiang Wanqiu politely, "Hello, Auntie. I am Lin Yimu's friend Yuan Mingxu."
Jiang Wanqiu looked at the well-behaved boy in front of her, dressed in bright and clean clothes, and nodded with satisfaction. She felt that her son's friend was a well-behaved child, so she smiled and nodded gently, saying, "This child is well-behaved and sensible. Since he is Xiaomu's friend, why don't you go have lunch together? This way, you two can have a good chat and Xiaomu won't have to read books all day long."
When Lin Yimu heard what his mother said, he looked at Yuan Mingxu with a strange expression. Even if others didn't know, he knew it. This guy looked obedient on the surface, but he was ruthless when fighting behind the scenes. Otherwise, he wouldn't have met him in the alley.
However, Lin Yimu took a closer look at Yuan Mingxu. This guy was indeed different today. He was dressed neatly and looked well-behaved and sunny, which was nothing like his previous lazy and unruly appearance.
"No, Auntie. I just came to say hello when I saw my friend was a little surprised. My uncle and his family are also having dinner in this restaurant, so I won't join you." Yuan Mingxu politely refused.
Jiang Wanqiu did not force it when she heard that. She smiled and praised Yuan Mingxu a few words, then followed Lin Bohan and his group to their location.
After the adults left, Lin Yimu finally had the chance to speak, "Yuan Mingxu, I didn't expect you to be here too? Why have you been dressed like this for the past few days?" As he spoke, he glanced up and down at Yuan Mingxu.
Upon hearing this, the sunny smile on Yuan Mingxu's face disappeared in a second, and he returned to his usual lazy and sloppy look and said, "Do you think I want to be like this? I was dragged here by my uncle this time. He wanted to discuss business with someone and he had to drag me along, under the pretext of observing and learning."
Seeing Yuan Mingxu like this, Lin Yimu asked in confusion, "Your uncle? Are you here to discuss business?"
Seeing Lin Yimu's puzzled look, Yuan Mingxu remembered that he seemed to have never told anyone about his identity, and hesitated for a moment whether to tell Lin Yimu.
Lin Yimu saw his hesitation and didn't ask any more questions. However, he knew that his friend might not be an ordinary person. However, this didn't affect him much, so he simply smiled and changed the subject: "How many days will you stay here? If you stay longer, we can go shopping here together. To be honest, this is my first time back in so many years, and I have no idea where to go here."
Yuan Mingxu knew that Lin Yimu was deliberately changing the subject, and he also knew that the other party was considerate of him. He felt that Lin Yimu was not the kind of person who would climb up after knowing his identity, so he said in a very brisk tone: "My uncle is here discussing land matters with the government, so he shouldn't leave so soon. As for how many days, I don't know. Otherwise, we can contact each other by phone and go out for a walk together. But from what you said, is your hometown here?"
Lin Yimu looked at Yuan Mingxu in surprise after hearing his words. He didn't understand why he suddenly told him so much, but since he was willing to talk, he would listen. When he heard Yuan Mingxu's last question, Lin Yimu nodded and said, "My parents are from the town below, but I have been in Yancheng since I was a child and have never been back."
Yuan Mingxu nodded in understanding, but he felt relieved in his heart, because after he said that his uncle was discussing business with government people here, he had actually been worried that Lin Yimu would suddenly change his attitude towards him. After all, it was not the first or second time that this happened. Every time he said something about his family, those he considered good friends would ask him indirectly or directly.
Some people, after knowing a little bit of information, would directly flatter him by giving him gifts or trying to please him, regardless of whether he liked it or not. They had never changed like this since he was a child. It was only after he went to Yancheng, concealed his identity and went to No. 7 Middle School that things became quiet around him.
And now seeing Lin Yi Mu still talking to him in such a casual and normal manner, Yuan Mingxu felt relaxed and happy, so he spoke much more cheerfully, and his posture was even more lazy and casual, even one arm was directly placed on Lin Yi Mu's shoulder.
"It's better for us to stay together with people of the same age. You don't know, I've been running around with my uncle these days. I'm the only young person among so many middle-aged people. It feels so awkward that I don't fit in." When Yuan Mingxu said this, he sighed with worry.
Lin Yimu, who had been listening to him, helplessly pulled Yuan Mingxu's arm away and said, "Why didn't I realize you were so talkative before? You were so lazy when you attended the event before, and you said as little as possible. How come not only your temperament and clothes have changed this time, but you even talk more?"
Upon hearing this, Yuan Mingxu leaned lazily against the wall, put his hands in his pockets and said, "I've been very depressed these past two days. Plus, my uncle is such an iceberg that he never talks when there's nothing to do. I've been silent for a week since the holiday." After saying this, Yuan Mingxu sighed again.
Upon hearing this, Lin Yimu nodded in understanding and said a few words of comfort in a half-hearted manner. The two chatted for a few more sentences and agreed to go shopping together when they had time before parting ways.
On the way to his private room, Lin Yimu inadvertently glanced and saw a familiar-looking man at the corner heading to the bathroom, but he couldn't remember where he had seen him. He stared at the man's face and suit for a long time.
The young man who was being stared at by Lin Yi Mu, after noticing Lin Yi Mu's gaze, turned around with sharp eyes and frowned brows and looked in Lin Yi Mu's direction. The two of them looked at each other for a while. Both of them were stunned for a moment, but soon came to their senses.
Lin Yi Mu nodded at the other person embarrassedly, turned around and walked towards his own dining room, but the young man looked at Lin Yi Mu's back and frowned in confusion.
The man did not retract his gaze until Lin Yimu disappeared. Only the slightly dim light in the corridor shone on the man's face, adding a touch of warmth to his handsome and somewhat sharp eyebrows.
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