Chapter 27: The Vain Male Wife of the Domineering Boss
Mingyao didn't respond for a long time. He just looked at Lin Zhi quietly, with a depth in his eyes that was almost paranoid.
The heart beats strongly and everything around is warm and alive.
The servants employed by the Ming family discovered that the relationship between Mr. Ming and Mr. Lin seemed to be getting better and better.
Because when they called Lin Zhi "Mr. Lin" in front of Mr., Mr. always gave people a scary feeling.
I don't know who called her "Madam" first, but everyone tacitly changed the address.
Lin Zhi didn't say anything about this. When he heard the changed name, he just smiled and rubbed Nuonuo's head.
In the house with red bricks and green walls, the old man is happily playing with birds.
Now that the weather is cold, he has put on thick clothes in advance.
Previously, he and Lin Zhi had agreed to wait until winter before raising a new bird, but after hearing the news of Mingyao's recovery, the old man seemed to have become a lot younger and was energetic again to take care of flowers, birds, insects and fish.
"Why are you here? Where's Zhizhi? She didn't come with you?"
The old man looked at Mingyao who came in from the door in a wheelchair and glanced behind him.
"I came to give you a present."
Mingyao held a wooden box in his hand and handed it to the old man.
He came here on purpose because there were some things he was not convenient to ask the old man while Lin Zhi was here.
"Hey, why are you giving me a gift all of a sudden?"
The old man's tone was a little strange. Although Mingyao showed filial piety from time to time, he always sent them directly to him. It was rare for him to come here specially and specifically mention this point.
The old man opened the box, and inside was an ancient painting. He immediately became careful and attentive, savoring and appreciating the original work for a while.
After he closed the scroll with a look of joy on his face, Ming Yao said, "Matchmaker gift."
The old man was choked by his saliva and started coughing loudly.
"Luckily I had already put the painting in, otherwise I would have torn it up with a shaking hand."
Even a small cut would make the old man heartbroken. He patted his chest and looked at his eldest grandson who said shocking things but remained calm, trying to calm his frightened heart.
The old man thought of himself as a serious and old-fashioned person, but when faced with Mingyao's calm expression even when faced with a catastrophe, he still felt that he was a little inferior.
After spending so many days with Lin Zhi and being in a good mood, he rarely nodded and accepted it. Instead, he said with a hint of sarcasm: "I remember you told me about the nature of your marriage before."
The old man confirmed that he also had a bit of a bad taste and just wanted to see Mingyao's embarrassed look.
Mingyao still said calmly: "This is a different time."
Well, the old man admitted defeat, but he couldn't help laughing and let Uncle Jin put the gift on the cabinet in his room.
"Zhizhi is a very likable child, she is smart and capable, and she woke up early after her downfall."
Lin Zhi began to change six months after marriage, and both the old man and Mingyao knew this.
"He's fine."
Mingyao nodded in agreement, but couldn't help feeling a little skeptical.
Can a person's transformation really be that great? But when you think about it carefully, it makes sense. In any case, having Lin Zhi by his side now is enough.
The old man looked at Mingyao's satisfied and vibrant appearance and couldn't help but sigh in his heart.
Seeing Mingyao like this, his long-deceased mother and his old wife, who was still thinking about her grandson before she died, would also be comforted.
"Stay for dinner?"
"No, I have a meeting later," Mingyao refused, revealing another purpose of this trip, "His birthday is coming soon, what gift do you think I should give him?"
Mingyao has no experience in this area and no friends to share this with, so he plans to ask his grandfather for help.
Not only because grandpa is an experienced elder, but also because grandpa is more familiar with Lin Zhi and may know what Lin Zhi likes.
"I think it's better to give him a surprise."
The grandfather and grandson started discussing this, and Uncle Jin stood aside and watched in silence for a long time.
The two people, who were of similar opinion, were still discussing the issue in a serious manner.
The weather at the junction of autumn and winter is a little chilly. Today is a day off. Lin Zhi is not working and is not going out to socialize. He is just enjoying his free time.
Nuonuo has grown into a big dog, jumping around him lively.
The dog trainer at home had been replaced long ago. After Guan Yi left that day, he said that he might not be free in the future, so he recommended a new candidate to him.
After the dog trainer left, Lin Zhi took Nuonuo out to play.
Although the small garden at home is large enough for the dog to run, there is a larger pet area in the public area of the villa, where Nuonuo made some friends and often asked the servants to take it out to play.
When a dog runs freely, it makes people feel as if their soul is free as well.
Lin Zhi watched quietly, took a few photos and sent them to Ming Yao.
Many things require accumulation and maintenance.
At dusk, Lin Zhi took the tired Nuonuo home.
When he was about to reach the door, he saw a stranger standing under a tree not far from the door.
The man was very tall, wearing an old leather jacket. He exuded a carefree and unruly aura from the back, and his semi-long black hair was mixed with silver threads that represented aging.
As if sensing someone approaching, the man turned around and faced Lin Zhi.
The man's skin was dark and rough from being exposed to wind and sun, but he must have been very handsome when he was young. Even his decadent and weathered appearance did not make him look mediocre. His pair of brown eyes were cold and sharp, and he looked at Lin Zhi with a scrutinizing look.
"Hello, what's up with you standing at my door?"
Lin Zhi had some guesses about the identity of this man who didn't look very well-intentioned, and walked closer with the dog.
Lin Zhi spoke in a calm tone and approached the door.
The strange visitor asked directly: "Who are you to Mingyao?"
Lin Zhi replied: "Mate, we are married."
The servant opened the door when he came back, and the man followed him in. He looked at Lin Zhi and said, "I am his father."
Lin Zhi showed just the right amount of surprise and greeted him politely, "Hello, uncle."
He only called him uncle, not father.
Knowing that Qi had no other reaction, he nodded.
The first meeting between the father-in-law and the son-in-law was polite yet unfamiliar.
When the housekeeper saw the man who came in with Lin Zhi, he almost had a cardiac arrest.
He took a deep breath and immediately came forward and said, "Mr. Ming, you are here. Do you want to take a rest first?"
At home, everyone calls Mingyao "Mr.", and when Mingzhi Qi comes, everyone will add the surname prefix.
After all, this is Mingyao's home, not Mingzhiqi's home.
"No need to entertain me specially, I'll chat with him for a few minutes."
Mingzhi Qi was sitting on a chair on the open-air balcony outside the living room and did not go inside.
Although Qi did not specify who he was referring to, everyone knew who he was talking about.
"Two cups of black tea."
Lin Zhi gave instructions to the butler, and seeing the hint in his eyes, she comforted him with a smile.
The atmosphere between them was not tense and the topic revolved around Mingyao.
"How long have you been married?"
“Almost a year.”
"Where was the wedding held?"
Lin Zhi replied without any pause: "We haven't held the wedding yet."
He did not explain why, nor did he express any loss or sadness.
Mingzhi Qi frowned and said, "You two are not in a good relationship?"
“It should be pretty good.”
Lin Zhi picked up the black tea and took a sip, smiling.
In Lin Zhi's conception, Mingyao's father became paranoid and crazy because of the loss of his beloved, so he should be emotionally unstable and very hostile to Mingyao, and he should also dislike him, Mingyao's partner.
But that was not the case. Although the middle-aged man in front of him was filled with loneliness and desolation due to the impermanence of life, he gave people a very calm feeling and did not even show any hostility towards him or Mingyao.
At the end of the conversation, he gave Lin Zhi something.
It was a box. After opening it, Lin Zhi saw a gem necklace that was almost dreamy. Leaf-shaped diamonds were part of the chain, and red gems were dotted underneath, emitting dazzling light in the sun.
The man's palm was rough and had many scars when he handed over the gift.
Lin Zhi didn't know what he had been through, and didn't intend to accept the gift without permission.
Lin Zhi declined: "Uncle, this is too expensive."
"This is a gift his mother prepared for her daughter-in-law. Please accept it."
Mingzhi Qi's tone was flat, but his gaze when he looked at the box was warmer than when he was looking at Lin Zhi.
Knowing that Qi's words left Lin Zhi with no reason to refuse, she thanked him in a low voice.
In the speeding car, Mingyao held the armrest of the wheelchair tightly.
After receiving the notice from the butler, he immediately decided to return.
Mingyao became anxious whenever he thought of the scene of his father and Lin Zhi talking together.
Why did he come back suddenly? What does he want to do? Will he say anything to Lin Zhi?
Ming Yao felt as if he couldn't breathe just thinking about Lin Zhi hearing the words he had heard before.
What would Lin Zhi think when he heard those words? Even if he said that he didn't think it was his fault, how would he view himself when facing the accusations?
Mingyao tightened his grip and forced himself to stay calm.
He was prepared for all situations, except the one he faced.
The box in Lin Zhi's hand looked very familiar to him and he knew exactly what was inside.
After Mingyao came in through the gate, Mingzhiqi also stood up.
The father and son stood opposite each other, one standing and the other sitting, but they felt as if they were even worse than strangers.
"I went to Tibet again. I dreamed about your mother at night. She asked me to come back to see you. I think it was because of this matter."
Mingyao responded, saying politely but stiffly, "Thank you."
He naturally thanked his father for recognizing Lin Zhi's identity and handing over the item.
Mingzhi Qi nodded. He came here just for this matter and had no intention of staying long. Strictly speaking, he didn't even step into his son's house.
Looking at his father's receding figure, Mingyao said, "I will be able to stand up again soon."
The man stopped and turned to look at Mingyao with a cold and terrifying look in his eyes.
He looked at his son for a while and said, "Okay, then say goodbye to the past completely and forget about your mother as well."
At this time, this man truly showed his extreme side.
--It's better for you to keep limping like this. Every day that you can't walk, you should remember why you lost your legs and what else you lost besides losing them.
——This is all because of you. After you can walk normally, how many years can you mourn deeply for her?
——She brought life to you, and died because of you.
——You don’t have to worship her in the future. I will take her ashes away. If you miss her, look at your legs more and think about that rainy day.
These words kept echoing in Mingyao's mind, and he thought it would be a good idea to end it like this.
If his father could never forgive him, then they would part ways.
Of course he would miss his mother, in his own way.
"Excuse me for interrupting your conversation, uncle, but I'm afraid you can't represent Aunt's will."
"She is not only your wife, but also Mingyao's mother."
Lin Zhi did not continue to persuade from Mingyao's mother's perspective, because he knew that the old man and others must have said these words more than once.
He had no intention of engaging in vehement accusations because that would not produce the results he wanted to see.
"To love someone is to want her to be remembered, not forgotten. That's what you always do, isn't it?"
"You can't deprive Mingyao of the right to remember, nor can you deprive him of the right to continue this memory. After Mingyao and I adopt a child, I will tell them what a kind and lovely person grandma was and what truths she taught, so as to influence their next generation."
Lin Zhi walked behind Mingyao and casually placed her hand on Mingyao's shoulder, giving him warm contact.
"I think that's better than forgetting, don't you?"
Knowing that Qi was silent, he returned his gaze to Mingyao after a long time.
His tone was somewhat accusatory, and he criticized: "You married a good partner, you should give him a wedding."
Knowing that Qi didn't say anything else, he just left.
His attitude did not seem to soften, but seemed to have more acquiescence.
Ming Yao was startled for a moment, then held Lin Zhi's hand tightly, and said with bright eyes: "We will go through the adoption procedures after the wedding."
Lin Zhi slowly pulled her hand back and said with a smile, "Mr. Ming, I haven't agreed to attend our wedding yet."
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