Chapter 158 At the Lin Family
Another morning, Lin Yi'an woke up in Zhou Mingshi's arms. She moved her body and was about to get out of his arms when he noticed and pulled her back into his arms.
"Awake?" he asked, his clear voice tinged with a hint of languor.
"Aren't you going to work today?" Lin Yi'an nestled in his arms, her voice soft and gentle, unlike her usual cool tone.
Zhou Mingshi: "Okay, lie down with me for a while."
After lying down for a while, Lin Yi'an nudged him: "It's eight o'clock."
Zhou Mingshi opened his eyes and asked in a low voice, "Are we going to see my parents-in-law today?"
After being busy for half a month, it's time to accompany my wife to visit her parents.
Lin Yi'an smiled and said, "Okay."
When Tan Qingwen heard that the two were going to the Lin family, he prepared gifts for them and then went out for a stroll with Gu Boyuan.
Lin Yi'an called her mother in advance, and Lin Weiqi and Wang Yuehua, knowing that their daughter and son-in-law were coming, did not go out.
When Lin Jingyun heard that her sister and brother-in-law were coming, she was preparing to go out on a date with Xu Jingnian, so she stayed at home and called Xu Jingnian over.
The two have already met each other's parents after the New Year, but they will have to wait for Uncle Lin and Aunt Lin to return from abroad before they can get engaged.
When Lin Yi'an and Zhou Mingshi arrived, Xu Jingnian was already there.
One was already married, and the other was not yet engaged. Although Lin Su, Lin Manqing, and Lin Hang preferred Zhou Mingshi, their brother-in-law, they did not show favoritism. Of course, their main concern was that Xu Jingnian was a bit too old, but otherwise, they didn't care.
Xu Jingnian and Lin Jingyun are only in a romantic relationship. If he wants to get engaged soon, he needs to win the approval of Lin's family, especially Jingyun's siblings.
Zhou Mingshi had no intention of competing with his future brother-in-law, letting him show off like a peacock displaying its feathers. After the couple arrived, they nestled to one side, eating fruit and snacks and listening to their conversation.
Outside, Zhou Mingshi was the center of attention wherever he went. In the Lin family, he was the youngest brother-in-law and was particularly happy to enjoy the care of his older brothers and sisters.
Lin Su and his siblings sat smiling to one side, the two brothers-in-law each with their own distinct personalities.
In terms of ability, Ming Shi is definitely no weaker than Xu Jingnian. He is already the chairman of Zhou Group, just over thirty years old. Among them, he is the most capable.
At home, however, he willingly conceals his sharp edges and acts like a somewhat individualistic younger brother, which makes people feel at ease and naturally lower their guard, allowing them to become closer to him.
Xu Jingnian is also very good; he seems more willing to show his excellence in front of his future in-laws.
Lin Su chuckled, but he could understand Xu Jingnian's situation. After all, his official status was still undecided, and he was getting on in years; it was time for him to be anxious.
After sitting for a while, the three sisters went upstairs, while Lin Su and the others played cards in the tea room.
Upstairs in Lin Yi'an's room, Lin Jingyun couldn't help but ask, "What do you guys think of Xu Jingnian?"
Lin Manqing: "I always speak the truth, and he was a little tense."
Whether before or after his engagement to An'an, Ming Shi always acted with composure and grace.
Perhaps because he was an only child, although Xu Jingnian was older than Ming Shi, he was not as mature as Ming Shi. It was also possible that Ming Shi and An An were in an arranged marriage and did not have much affection for each other at that time.
It wasn't that she wanted to compare Xu Jingnian with Ming Shi, but rather that the two brothers-in-law were inevitably being compared.
However, he is already very good at his age. He comes from a simple family with loving parents and no messy affairs. He is also excellent and has no scandals. In the circle, he is a popular choice for wealthy women to choose a son-in-law.
Lin Jingyun laughed and said, "With such an outstanding brother-in-law, and with my eldest brother, eldest sister, second brother, and An'an all being so outstanding, we can't help but be on edge."
Seeing her smile, Lin Yi'an asked, "Do you like him a lot?"
Lin Jingyun pondered for a moment and said, "I like you, otherwise we wouldn't be together. Maybe I used up all my passion in my first love, so it's hard for me to feel that strong anticipation again, and I don't have that blushing shyness anymore. We're more rational when we're together, and our relationship is relatively calm, but there are also warm moments..."
Lin Manqing: "That's good. If you love too deeply, you're likely to lose your rationality. Once the passion fades, problems are likely to arise."
Lin Yi-an: "Just like Zhou Ming-yuan, the two of them were so in love back then, and although they are not divorced yet, they are separated."
Lin Jingyun looked at her with a smile: "So, how deep is your relationship with your brother-in-law? Do you still like him?"
Lin Manqing also smiled as she looked at her younger sister.
Lin Yi'an was reserved, and her cheeks flushed slightly under her sister's curious gaze, but she still nodded: "I like it."
Lin Jingyun rolled her eyes at her: "Of course I can tell you like him. How much do you like him?"
Before Lin Yi'an could speak, Lin Manqing said irritably, "Why are you asking so clearly? How much you like someone is something you should tell Mingshi, not you."
Lin Jingyun chuckled a few times. She was just curious. Why did the couple have to be so quiet and reserved when they talked about sweet nothings? Wouldn't that drive them crazy?
Lin Yi'an whispered, "Ming Shi and I haven't told each other either."
Lin Jingyun said, "You can't do it like this. If you like him, you have to tell him so he knows. Otherwise, he'll think you don't like him."
Lin Yi-an: "He asked me, and I told him, but I didn't say how much I liked him."
Lin Jingyun's eyes widened: "He would ask you these things? I never would have guessed."
Lin Yi-an: "He likes to ask questions." And he asks them very often.
Lin Manqing laughed and said, "Why should I care about your second sister?"
Lin Jingyun touched her nose.
Lin Yi'an smiled.
Lin Manqing added, "Although I'm not married and have never been in a relationship, I know that couples should just be comfortable with each other and there's no need to be too deliberate. You and Mingshi are doing very well now."
Lin Yi'an nodded.
Lin Jingyun smiled and said, "Seeing you nod, it seems you two are really happy. You've been married for two years, right? Have you ever argued? Have you ever quarreled?"
Lin Yi'an thought carefully and shook her head: "No, we've never argued or quarreled. He has a very good temper, and he listens carefully to what I say. I also listen carefully to what he says."
Lin Jingyun didn't believe it: "Xu Jingnian and I have argued before. You two have been together for so long, and you've never argued?"
Lin Yi-an: "There is nothing that needs to be argued about, and nothing that needs to be fought over."
Lin Jingyun: "Strong."
Lin Manqing gave her a reproachful look: "What's there to doubt? Although An'an is younger than you, she is more mature and rational than you. Ming Shi is also very rational. They won't start arguing."
Lin Jingyun: "..."
Lin Yi'an smiled.
The three sisters chatted for a while, then went downstairs, where the four of them continued playing cards.
The three walked over, and Lin Manqing asked, "Who won?"
Lin Hang laughed and said, "Ming Shi won them all; the three of us lost."
Zhou Mingshi sank into the sofa: "I have a good hand, I can't lose even if I want to."
Lin Su exposed him: "I didn't see you having even the slightest thought of losing."
Zhou Mingshi said lazily, "Win the money back and buy snacks for Yi'an."
Lin Yi'an: "......"
Lin Hang laughed and said, "The moment you say that, shouldn't I let you win?"
Zhou Mingshi: "My brothers are too kind."
Lin Hang chuckled: "You've said everything."
Wang Yuehua came in from outside, smiling, and said, "What's wrong with the older brothers giving in to Mingshi?"
Lin Su clicked his tongue: "They've really forgotten about their son now that they have a son-in-law."
Wang Yuehua: "Of course not, single people don't get any special treatment here."
Lin Su fell silent, Lin Hang shut up, and even Lin Manqing quietly found a corner to sit in.
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