Lin Xiaohai smiled and said, "That's true, home is still the best."
Lin Xiaohai was on vacation at home during the Chinese New Year when Lin Wanwan brought Lu Feng's child home.
As soon as I reached the door, I heard arguing coming from inside.
The two exchanged a glance, and Lu Feng said in a low voice, "I'll take the child out to buy some cooked food. You go in first."
Lin Wanwan nodded, "Okay, don't stay too long, come back early."
Lu Feng nodded and left with the child.
The aunt helped Lin Wanwan carry her things into the house.
When He Yumei saw her come in, she immediately turned her head to the side.
Lin Jianbang was coaxing her from the side, while Lin Xiaohai looked at her helplessly.
Lin Wanwan gave him a reassuring smile, patted his shoulder, and gestured for him to go upstairs first.
Seeing Lin Xiaohai about to leave, He Yumei said angrily, "Why can't I even say a few words to you now? You're just going to turn around and leave?"
Lin Wanwan immediately stopped her mother, "Mom, Mom, Mom, what's wrong? Why are you so angry?"
He Yumei turned her head to the side, and Lin Jianbang sighed and said, "Your mother made Xiao Hai go on a blind date, but Xiao Hai refused, and the two of them started arguing."
Lin Wanwan probably guessed it too.
"Mom, didn't I tell you last time? He's a grown man, he has his own plans, why do you care so much?"
He Yumei took a sip of the tea her daughter handed her and said angrily, "I was just saying that. Didn't I ask for his opinion? If he doesn't want to go, then so be it. He said he has his own pace and plans and told me not to interfere in his life."
"Mom, you said you were asking for his opinion, so have you even arranged a time to meet?"
He Yumei said guiltily, "Didn't I already make an agreement with them? What kind of behavior is this if I go back on my word now?"
"Mom, is this what you call asking a question? You didn't even ask for his opinion before setting a time for him. What's the difference between this and forcing someone to buy something?"
"Alright, alright, Neminin is right. Am I wrong to care?"
"Mom, why are you being unreasonable? Was it Zhou Ping who introduced you?"
He Yumei didn't say anything, and Lin Wanwan knew she had guessed correctly.
"Didn't I tell you that Zhou Ping's motives aren't pure, and that you should go out with her less often?"
"They meant well, saying that the girl is a doctor at the hospital, beautiful and capable, what's wrong with meeting her? It's not like we have to be in a relationship, can't we just make friends?"
Lin Wanwan was speechless. "Mom, Zhou Ping is closest to her younger sister. Her sister has a 35-year-old son who is still unmarried. If this girl is so good, would she be the one to introduce her to you?"
He Yumei looked at her suspiciously, "How did you know?"
"Mom, this capital city is both small and big. In fact, it's all the same circle of people. I don't even need to ask around; people are already eager to pass on information to me."
The girl is very capable, she's a doctor and she's pretty, but her father is a gambler who owes Zhou Ping's family a lot of money. That money was lent out by Zhou's family at high interest rates. The girl's family can't afford to pay these people, so they're planning to find a good family for their daughter and extort money from her. As for how they're going to do it, do I need to explain in more detail?
Both Dad and Xiaohai work within the system. Do you want them to cause some scandal and get fired?
And then there's Zhou Ping, a distant relative of the Zhou family. Our cooperation with the Zhou family ended before, and Xiaoming had a conflict with Zhou Yang. What good intentions do you think she could have?
"Mom, you're always with her, I don't believe you don't know what kind of person she is. Can you please not make rash decisions in your desperation? Xiaohai has a bright future ahead of him, don't end up getting him fired."
He Yumei's face grew paler with each word she heard. "I...I didn't know any of this. I know you have conflicts with the Zhou family, but she's several generations removed from them. I thought..."
"Mom, it's not that simple. Zhou Ping's husband and son's company has only gotten to where it is today thanks to the support of the Zhou family. Don't take the issue so lightly. Where's your wisdom from before? How could you be so easily fooled by this cunning old woman?"
He Yumei was on the verge of tears.
Lin Wanwan went over and hugged her. "Mom, I'm sorry. I know we're all too busy and no one is keeping you company. You must be bored. I'll try my best to come back and have meals and walks with you from now on, okay? If you're unhappy, tell us. We'll listen carefully, whether it's gossip in the neighborhood or conflicts between you and others. Even if we're busy, we'll listen to you carefully."
He Yumei wiped away her tears, "Who would dare to bother you? You're all so busy."
"Mom, didn't I tell you? I'll get you a driver. You can go wherever you want. Come visit my mother-in-law more often for shopping and chatting. She's been so upset lately because you haven't been visiting her. She even asked me if you were angry with her because you haven't been visiting her at all."
He Yumei smiled and said, "Your mother-in-law is busy too, busy taking care of the children and the house."
"There are so many housekeepers at home, so she needs to take care of things."
Lin Wanwan winked at her father, and Lin Jianbang stepped forward and hugged her.
“What my daughter says is true. I’m practically semi-retired now, so I’ll have more time to stay home with you, help you grow flowers, vegetables, and cook. Is that alright?”
He Yumei burst into laughter through her tears, "Who wants you to stay with me?"
Lin Wanwan gave him a thumbs up.
"Well, I'm going to teach my brother a lesson. How could he yell at Mom like that? He's so insensible."
He Yumei laughed and playfully slapped her, "Didn't you yell at me enough?"
"My mom is the best, she definitely won't be angry with us."
After saying that, he kissed He Yumei and went upstairs.
Lin Xiaohai's room was very large. Inside, there was a small living room, a small study on the left, and a bedroom, dressing room, and bathroom on the right.
Lin Wanwan knocked on the door. "I'm coming in."
No one spoke inside, so Lin Wanwan pushed the door open and went in.
Lin Xiaohai lay on the sofa, covering his face and not moving.
Lin Wanwan kicked his leg, which was dangling on the ground. "Get up."
After saying that, he sat down on the small sofa next to him.
"What's wrong? Are you still angry?"
Lin Xiaohai sat up and rubbed his slightly messy hair.
Is Mom still angry?
"With your sister involved, how could she not appease them?"
"Thank you, sis."
"Stop talking nonsense, what's wrong with you today?"
Lin Xiaohai looked at her speechlessly and said, "You don't know, Mom nags me every day, telling me to take advantage of my vacation to go on blind dates and find someone to marry as soon as possible. I'm so annoyed by it."
"Sigh, Mom just wants more people in the house to make it more lively. If you have another child, she won't be so lonely. Please understand. But I've already told her that I won't introduce any more girls to you in the future."
Lin Xiaohai looked at her in disbelief, "Really? Mom can actually listen to that?"
"Have you forgotten how wise and insightful your mother was as a modern woman?"
"I haven't forgotten."
"That's settled then. Tell me, what are you thinking? You haven't had a boyfriend all these years, and I've never heard you say you like anyone. What's your thought process?"
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