Chapter 73 Mother and Son
The day to set off for the Lin family has arrived.
I got up very early and was more enthusiastic than attending the graduation ceremony.
Not only did I dig out the shirts and casual trousers that were ironed to be wrinkle-free from the bottom of the closet (if they were too formal, I would look like an insurance salesperson, but if they were too casual, I was afraid of being looked down upon, and I was really conflicted), I also went to the barber shop and spent a huge amount of money to have Tony give me a neat and clean hairstyle.
Looking at myself in the mirror, finally looking presentable and with a bit of the serious temperament of a "newcomer to society", I breathed a sigh of relief.
Well, at least on the outside, we can’t lose!
Lin Yan leaned against the door frame with his arms folded, watching me get dressed, a smile on his face: "Tsk, you're so handsome, my wife! If you go out like this, you'll definitely turn heads."
He said as he was about to come over for a kiss.
I was like I was facing a formidable enemy, and quickly reached out to block his mouth: "Stop! Stop! Comrade Lin Yan, please be mindful of your behavior! I just got my hair done! It's worth three hundred dollars! If you mess up Tony's hard work, all that effort will be wasted!"
Lin Yan was blocked by me and snorted in dissatisfaction: "Classmate Chen Rui, you've never dressed up so carefully even when you were dating me! Last time when we went out for dinner on Valentine's Day, you just put on a hoodie!"
"A date?" I retorted as I finished adjusting my collar in the mirror. "We're together every day, breathing the same air, eating from the same pot, sleeping in the same bed... That's called living! How can there be any sense of ritual like a 'date'? Besides, isn't today's 'Hongmen Banquet' ten thousand times more important than a date?"
Lin Yan was amused by me. He came over and put his arms around my waist from behind, resting his chin on my shoulder. He looked at the two of us in the mirror and said, "Okay, okay, you're right. But... you're making such a big fuss. After all, it's all for me, right? Are you afraid of embarrassing me?"
There was a hint of pride and warmth in his voice.
My ears felt hot and I nudged him lightly with my elbow: "Fuck! Nonsense! If it wasn't for being with you, would I have endured this? Do you know how much I miss the happy days when I could just wear big shorts and flip-flops, wash my face and go out?!" I turned my head and glared at him.
Lin Yan in the mirror smiled so much that his eyes curved up, as if filled with tiny rays of sunlight.
He tightened his arms and gave me a loud kiss on the side of my face, not caring about my hairstyle anymore: "I know, I'm sorry for Ruirui. Let's go, I'm here. No matter if he's an old fox or a smiling tiger, we'll meet him together!"
Looking at his handsome face and confident smile, my heart, which had been beating fast, inexplicably calmed down a little.
Okay, I'll get hurt whether I stick my head out or not. For the sake of this bastard next to me, I'm going to break into the Lin family's gate!
As soon as the car stopped in front of the Lin family's imposing iron gate, my calves started to cramp.
Shit! This isn't a house! This is a fucking castle!
The mansions depicted in TV dramas are right before my eyes, with their carved iron gates, their endless gardens, their fountains...
Damn, there’s a fountain!
This scene is totally different from the old and dilapidated apartment building where I live!
I turned my neck stiffly to look at Lin Yan next to me. He looked calm and composed, as if he was going back to the vegetable market next door.
I couldn't help but nudge him hard with my elbow. "Hey! Boss Lin! Your family is so... so rich and inhumane, why didn't you give me a heads-up beforehand?! At least give me some mental preparation!"
Lin Yan raised his eyebrows, a provocative smile playing on his lips: "Tsk, haven't you already rehearsed the bloody drama of the rich family in your mind eight hundred times? This standard mansion, how could you not have imagined it?"
"I can think about it, but when I see it in front of me, the visual impact is too strong! My heart can't take it!"
I held my heart and felt a little short of oxygen.
Lin Yan leaned over, rubbed the back of my stiff neck with his big hand, and said soothingly, "Baby, don't be weak. It's just an empty shell, big enough for a horse to run in, cold and icy, with no human life at all. I'd rather squeeze in our little nest, it's much warmer."
He leaned close to my ear, lowered his voice, and said with a bit of a scoundrel, "Besides, if we really want to buy such a big house, we'll have to hire a bunch of servants. It will interfere with our 'private' activities. A small house is better. It's more convenient for everything."
I laughed at his twisted logic, and the tension faded a lot. "Come on! I'm just a gamer. Just give me an e-sports room. Why do you need such a huge house? Cleaning it up will kill me!"
Lin Yan smiled and unbuckled my seat belt, then came over to open the car door for me. His movements were so gentlemanly.
I held onto the car door frame and stepped onto the shiny cobblestone road. It felt like I was walking on clouds, so empty.
"Ahhhhh Lin Yan!" I wailed, "I can't take it anymore, I'm so nervous that I need to go to the bathroom!"
Lin Yan was at a loss for words: "Grandfather, how about I call my dad right now and tell him that you're suddenly having trouble acclimatizing and we can come back another day?"
"Bullshit! We're already at the door, how can I run away at the last minute!" I took a deep breath, opened the trunk like a hero, and started to unload the pile of "tribute" that made me feel painful. Carrying the heavy gifts, I felt like a country bumpkin going to pay tribute.
When I reached the bulletproof door, I was still wondering where the doorbell was when the door opened from the inside with a click.
What popped out was Lin Heng's incredibly beautiful face.
Wow! This kid has changed a lot after not seeing him for a while!
He's grown taller, the youthfulness on his face has faded a lot, his features have become more rugged, and even... there's a bit of inexplicable evil in him?
That already delicate face now has a more enchanting look that attracts both men and women, and his figure has also become much stronger, no longer having the slender boyish look of before.
"Brother, sister-in-law!" Lin Heng had an undisguised smile on his face, but he was complaining, "I've been waiting for you for so long! What are you dawdling for?"
The tone was so intimate that it didn't sound fake at all.
"Haha, there was a traffic jam on the road, so I was delayed." I lied with my eyes open, and complained in my heart: It's because your brother is at home fussing with my hairstyle!
Lin Yan didn't respond. Instead, he glanced inside past Lin Heng and frowned slightly: "Where's Dad?" His tone was a little cold.
Lin Heng's smile faded a little, and he curled his lips, looking a little awkward. "Him? It seems he had a sudden meeting this morning and said he'd be back later." That hint of loneliness flashed by, and he immediately put on his playful smile again, grabbing my arm and saying, "Sister-in-law! Come on, come on! Is this your first time here? I'll show you around! I guarantee it'll be an eye-opener!"
Lin Heng half-dragged and half-pulled me into the door.
As soon as I got in, wow!
I feel like I am Granny Liu entering the Grand View Garden!
What a decoration! What a grand style!
The pattern on the handrail of the spiral staircase is so intricate that it can be considered a work of art!
The carpet on the floor looks expensive, but it's so soft and silent when you step on it!
The paintings on the wall, the sculptures in the corners…even though I couldn’t understand them, they all gave off an aura of “I’m expensive, don’t touch me”!
Walking into the living room, the legendary "mother-son duo" finally appeared -
That woman, Lin Yan's stepmother Qin Wan, was indeed as beautiful and gentle as Lin Yan said.
A man in his forties, he looks like he is in his early thirties, with fair skin, eyes as soft as water, and a flattering, timid smile at the corner of his mouth.
She was wearing a beige suit of good quality but conservative style. She looked decent, but she did not have the flamboyant air of a wealthy lady. Instead, she exuded a sense of caution.
It seems that Lin Yan's father didn't raise her in such a wealthy way?
And the boy sitting next to her... As soon as my eyes moved over, my heart skipped a beat.
He was looking up, looking at me and Lin Yan beside me without any hesitation.
He has wheat-colored skin and extremely three-dimensional facial features. He is one of those aggressive, dark-skinned handsome guys, especially his slightly upturned almond-shaped eyes, which add a bit of coldness and... elusiveness to his overly tough features?
His broad shoulders and thick chest muscles make the simple T-shirt look very stylish, which is obviously the result of long-term fitness.
His temperament is completely different from the refined and noble temperament of the Lin brothers. It is a heroic spirit that comes with wild tension, like a dormant young cheetah, which is out of place in this exquisite and luxurious living room.
I was a little dazed as I watched (mainly because the contrast was too big), and Lin Yan calmly took half a step in front of me, blocking my view firmly, and his voice came over chillingly: "Have you seen enough? Is it that beautiful?" My jealous radar was instantly activated!
I rolled my eyes speechlessly, not wanting to pay attention to him, and quickly forced a polite (and stiff) smile: "Hello, Auntie... Hello, brother..."
Qin Wan immediately stood up, a gentle yet slightly embarrassed smile plastered across her face. "Hey! Is that Xiao Rui? I've heard Xiao Yan's father mention him several times! Come on, sit down! Xiao Zheng, hurry and pour some tea for my brother and sister-in-law!"
Qin Zheng also stood up immediately, his face instantly switching to polite and sensible boy mode, his smile sincere and warm: "Hello, brother, hello, sister-in-law. My name is Qin Zheng, please take care of me in the future!"
He deftly began to fiddle with the priceless-looking tea set on the coffee table, his movements smooth and natural, like a well-trained waiter.
I:"!!!"
Damn! Such a fast face-changing speed!
If I didn't clearly remember the sinister look in the taxi, I would have been fooled by this sunny smile!
It would be a shame if he didn't win an Oscar for such acting skills!
The strong sense of cutting made my back feel a little cold.
Lin Heng was really furious.
He took a step forward, put his arm around my shoulders, and led me towards him, his tone undisguised with disdain and impatience: "Sister-in-law! Come on! I'll take you to see my collection room. Why waste time here with them!"
As he spoke, he glared at Qin Zheng fiercely, as if he wanted to eat him alive.
The smile on Qin Zheng's face did not diminish at all, and he even nodded "obediently" at Lin Heng, as if the other party's hostility was just a child's temper.
Lin Yan didn't say anything, but his expression became noticeably colder.
I was "kidnapped" by Lin Heng without any explanation and escaped from the weird atmosphere in the living room.
When I passed by Qin Wan, I noticed that the smile on her face seemed a little stiff, and there was a hint of imperceptible loss and...fear in her eyes?
This Lin family... is really deep!
I squeezed the massager packaging bag I bought for Qin Wan and felt that it was a hot potato.
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