Chapter 124 Brothers
As expected, Lin Heng agreed readily and even decided to drive over himself without waiting for us to make arrangements.
When the message came, I was drinking water and almost choked.
I was a little worried. Although I knew that the boy was an adult and had a driver's license, in my heart, I always felt that he was still a young person who needed care.
I told Lin Yan about my worries, but he was quite open-minded and even teased me, "Tsk, you care about him more than me, your own brother?"
"It's not a question of whether I feel bad or not," I frowned. "There are so many cars on the road, and he's driving so far alone. What if something happens?"
Lin Yan smiled and hugged me, his tone very firm: "Don't worry. Lin Heng, that kid, cherishes his life more than anyone else. He will never allow himself to get into trouble. I still have confidence in my brother. He knows his limits."
I looked at his face with an expression of "my brother is the most reliable in the world", and could only helplessly hold my forehead and silently complain in my heart:
You are sensible towards him, but if you knew about his "inappropriate" behavior with Qin Zheng, I wonder if you would still think the same way...
Lin Heng's ability to act is simply amazing.
The decision was made in the morning, but he rushed there in the afternoon, just in time for dinner.
My parents knew that Lin Yan's younger brother was coming, and they were very welcoming. They specially prepared a more sumptuous dinner in advance.
Lin Yan and I went downstairs to the entrance of the community to wait for him.
Not long after, I heard a low and powerful engine roar coming from afar. A brand new silver-gray Audi RS6 did a neat tailspin and parked accurately in a slightly narrow parking space next to it.
The smooth body lines and low-key yet powerful matte paint surface make it particularly eye-catching in this old neighborhood.
The car door opened, and the first thing that stepped out was a pair of long legs wrapped in black slim-fit pants, and then the whole person came out.
Lin Heng's outfit today was also carefully dressed - a neatly tailored black suit similar to a racing suit, which made his shoulders broad, waist thin and legs long. His hair was still styled, and he had a pair of sunglasses on his face that covered half of his face!
This look might be a big show-off on someone else, but on him, it is surprisingly harmonious, with a cool and youthful vibe.
Lin Yan looked at his brother's dazzling appearance and sighed helplessly: "Lin Heng, why didn't you drive the more low-key car you drove before?"
Lin Heng casually took off his sunglasses, revealing a handsome face with an exceptionally flamboyant smile, and curled his lips: "Brother, if you have a new car, of course you should drive a new car! How cool is that!"
He even patted the car body lovingly.
Lin Yan has always preferred a low-key and restrained style. Although his car is not cheap, it at least looks more "popular".
Lin Heng’s car... is simply a walking spotlight.
Sure enough, neighbors passing by in the community, young and old, couldn't help but take a few more glances, half at the car and half at the young man dressed like a star.
Forget it, I told myself in my heart that it’s normal for young people to be a little outspoken, just be happy.
I walked over and interrupted the brothers' "confrontation" about car quality: "Okay, Lin Heng, you must be tired from driving all the way. Come upstairs quickly, the meal is ready."
Lin Heng immediately put his sunglasses down on his collar, came over and very naturally put his arm around me, and said in a sweet voice: "Sister-in-law is the best! She knows I'm hungry!"
Lin Yan frowned immediately and rudely slapped his claws away: "Just walk properly! Just eat, why are you touching me?"
Lin Heng made a face at his brother, but he still behaved much more obediently.
When I walked in, my parents were already waiting in the living room. My dad looked at the handsome, stylish young man in front of him and was stunned for a moment before he smiled and said, "Is it Lin Heng? Oh, he's so handsome! He looks a bit like your brother!"
Lin Heng immediately put on a super well-behaved smile and called out sweetly, "Hello, uncle and aunt! I'm Lin Yan's younger brother, Lin Heng. Sorry to bother you!"
My mother also showed a rare smile on her face and said, "Come and eat. You must be hungry after driving for so long."
After all, who doesn’t like a good-looking and polite child?
However, this is just the beginning.
From the moment he sat down at the dinner table, Lin Heng never stopped talking!
On the one hand, he was incredibly active and praised my mother's cooking skills endlessly. He never stopped using his chopsticks and kept praising, "Auntie, your cooking is so delicious!" "This braised pork is amazing!" "It's much better than what my brother cooks!" On the other hand, his little mouth kept chattering, talking about what he saw and heard on the road and interesting things at school. He also said that he brought gifts for us all and would give them to us later.
The result was that after the meal, my parents were so happy that they couldn't stop smiling, and the atmosphere was extremely warm.
In comparison, Lin Yan, who is usually quite talkative, seems a little "overshadowed".
Lin Yan secretly held my hand under the table, looked at me with resentment, and silently accused me: Wife, look at him! He is stealing my limelight!
I shook his hand back helplessly, using my eyes to comfort him: "He's your brother, what can I do? I'm helpless too!"
I have to admit that Lin Heng is really good at providing emotional value. He is a natural master at livening up the atmosphere. He can talk about everything and has a great sense of propriety. He is lively but not annoying.
The meal took a long time to finish.
After eating, Lin Heng actually stood up and offered to help wash the dishes!
How could this be allowed? How could you let a customer, or a young master who looks like he has never done housework, do the work?
But before my parents could stop him, Lin Heng took an extremely firm attitude, rolled up his sleeves and started to clean up the dishes, and his movements were quite quick.
In the end, he actually washed the dishes properly, although there were a lot of water stains on the kitchen floor.
Lin Yan hugged me from behind as I was cleaning the table. Looking at Lin Heng's busy back in the kitchen, he whispered in my ear, "Don't be surprised. He's been washing since he was a child. He's used to it."
I was stunned for a moment and realized that Lin Yan was talking about the time when their mother was still alive.
Looking at Lin Heng's serious back, my heart felt soft and a little sour.
"What about you?" I turned my head and asked Lin Yan, "Did you cook when you were a child?"
Lin Yan smiled, his eyes filled with nostalgia: "Me? I used to do this job. Later... I learned to order him around."
"...What a good brother." I didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
"Later, I learned to cook from my mother, but he wasn't happy about it. He ran to ask her, 'Why are you only teaching my brother and not me?' Humph, at that time he wasn't even as tall as the stove. He couldn't even see the pot even if he stood on tiptoe."
As Lin Yan spoke, he also started laughing.
"Hahahahaha, he's quite motivated!"
"Of course not. Other kids think, 'I want what my brother has, too.' He thinks, 'I want to learn what my brother can do, too.'"
There was a barely perceptible hint of pride in Lin Yan's tone.
"That's great," I leaned into his arms and whispered, "You two brothers have such a good relationship."
"But later, around the age of thirteen or fourteen, he stopped hanging around me all the time. He started middle school and made new friends. He became more reserved and less clingy."
There was a hint of melancholy in Lin Yan's tone.
I held his hand, knowing full well that that was the most difficult time for their family after the tragedy. "Lin Yan, it wasn't easy for you back then either, wasn't it? You had to go to high school and take care of your brother at the same time..."
"It's not so bad actually," Lin Yan rested his chin on my shoulder, "after all, he's my brother. But that kid obviously has his own ideas. He doesn't like me always treating him like a child and controlling everything. It's annoying."
"...All children are like this when they get older. They want their own space." I comforted him.
As we were talking, Lin Heng came out of the kitchen, wiping his hands. Seeing the two of us whispering together, he immediately shouted, "Brother! Sister-in-law! I just heard you two whispering about me! Are you saying bad things about me again?"
Lin Yan remained calm: "I was praising you, saying how cute and obedient you were when you were a child."
Lin Heng looked unconvinced: "...Can you two just say some sweet words instead of just talking about me?"
"We're talking about you right now," Lin Yan teased him, "your sister-in-law even praised you for being sensible and capable now."
Lin Heng's ears turned red, but he snorted, "...Okay! But it's still embarrassing! Don't talk about it in front of me anymore!"
"Okay, okay, ancestor, I'll do as you say." Lin Yan surrendered with a smile and rubbed his brother's hair.
The night outside the window deepens, and the lights in the house are warm and bright.
Looking at this pair of bickering yet close brothers, my heart is filled with a soft sense of happiness.
Perhaps the meaning of home lies in the warmth and noisy atmosphere amidst the care and concern for each other.
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