Chapter 225 Mr. Shi Yanzhou and Miss Lin Wei!
The living room of the Lin family was brightly lit.
Mr. and Mrs. Lin were already waiting on the sofa.
Lin Yanlin appeared unusually serious.
Upon seeing Lin Wei and Shi Yanzhou enter, he immediately stepped forward, a slightly ingratiating smile plastered on his face, his voice booming:
"Sister, brother-in-law, you're back."
The word "brother-in-law" made Shi Yanzhou pause for a moment as he held the gift box.
A sense of disorientation overwhelmed him.
It was all so beautiful, like a dream, and he would rather remain in it forever...
She nodded to Lin Yanlin, glancing at the undisguised fawning on his face.
Thinking back to that WeChat message, I understood immediately.
This guy, in order to win back his ex-girlfriend, he's basically using her as a "favor."
They were eagerly hoping she would agree to appear on the show.
However, for Lin Yanlin's happiness, she had no choice but to make a public appearance this time.
"Yeah, I just arrived. Where are Mom and Dad?"
Lin Yanlin naturally took the bag from Lin Wei's hand.
She also very perceptively helped Shi Yanzhou carry some of the heavy gift boxes.
"I've been waiting for you in the living room for a long time. Xin Xin is asleep too, and the nanny just carried her upstairs."
"Mom even asked Aunt Liu to save some dumplings for you, saying you must be hungry after you get off the plane."
The two walked to the sofa in the living room.
Lin Yaocheng's gaze, honed by years of experience navigating the treacherous waters of the business world, was fixed on Shi Yanzhou.
Although he looked somewhat tired, his eyes were clear and focused, and when his gaze fell upon his daughter...
It's full of gentleness and focus; you can't lie about that.
I was very satisfied, and my worries were largely relieved.
Su Qing had a smile on her face the whole time, and when she saw them coming, she waved to Shi Yanzhou.
"Yanzhou, come on, sit here. You must be tired from the journey."
"Uncle, Aunt, good evening. I feel really bad for disturbing your rest so late."
"No need to bother us, no need to bother us. We're overjoyed that you're back."
Su Qing looked at Shi Yanzhou and felt they were a perfect match the more she looked at them.
“Weiwei has told us everything about your family.”
"Bringing so much stuff is too much of a formality. Our two families have been friends for many years, there's no need to be so polite."
Lin Yaocheng also spoke, his voice carrying the kindness of an elder.
"Seeing you two children together, your aunt and I are truly happy for you from the bottom of our hearts."
Shi Yanzhou's throat moved slightly.
"Thank you, Uncle and Aunt. Being able to be with Weiwei is my greatest fortune."
Please rest assured, I will do my best to take good care of her.
Lin Wei sat on the single sofa to the side, quietly watching the harmonious family scene before her.
He lowered his head to straighten his clothes, concealing the complex emotions that flashed across his eyes.
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the next day
Gu Jingcheng hurriedly got off the plane; it was already 10 a.m.
An impulse surged in his chest, driving him toward the Lin family villa.
He wanted to hold her tightly, and he wanted to tell her in person that he knew about Xin Xin's situation.
He wanted to do everything he could to make up for the five years he missed.
However, their steps abruptly stopped.
Reason ultimately prevailed over impulse.
Every time he went to the Lin family, he was turned away at the door.
He can't rush things.
She will definitely attend Shi Yanzhou's engagement banquet tonight.
She and Shi Yanzhou were childhood sweethearts, and their families were also old friends.
Shi Yanzhou will definitely invite the Lin family to his engagement. Then he'll be able to see her.
Gu Jingcheng suppressed his anxiety.
"Looking back at the old family home."
At the entrance of the old house, Gu Huojun, leaning on his cane, eagerly awaited the arrival of the newcomer in the early winter wind.
Seeing Gu Jingcheng's car stop, a smile appeared on his aged face.
"Dad, I'm home."
"It's windy outside, why don't you wait inside?"
"It's alright, it's alright, it's good that you're back."
Gu Huojun patted his son's hand, his smile deepening.
Gu Qingwan deliberately didn't go to kindergarten today and waited at the old house instead.
He held that earth-shattering secret in his hand, yet he dared not tell Gu Huojun the news.
We were worried that the elderly person might get too emotional, which could be bad for their health.
Moreover, she had no idea what the current situation was between her younger brother and Lin Wei, and was afraid of making things worse.
When she saw Gu Jingcheng come in, she gave him a meaningful look.
Gu Jingcheng understood, comforted his father, and followed Gu Qingwan into the study in the inner room.
Gu Qingwan took the paternity test report out of her bag, stuffed it into Gu Jingcheng's hand, and whispered...
"Xinxin is at kindergarten today, do you want to... sneak over and check on her?"
"The Shi family sent us an invitation to their engagement banquet tonight, and I accepted on your behalf."
Lin Wei will definitely go. Seize the opportunity and have a good talk with her.
Gu Jingcheng looked down at the report in his hand.
A wave of guilt surged in my chest.
He's such a bastard, making Weiwei suffer so much all by herself.
Evening, at the Shi family villa,
The air was filled with the rich fragrance of red roses flown in by air.
Elegant clothes and swaying hair, clinking glasses and lively conversation.
Almost all the well-known figures in Jiangcheng's business community were present.
Whispers drifted quietly from the audience during the breaks in the music.
"The Shi family really does... accomplish great things without saying a word."
"He just won over Ms. Lin, the youngest and most beautiful woman in Jiangcheng, like that?"
"Who says otherwise? I heard that Shi Yanzhou and Lin Wei grew up together, childhood sweethearts."
If it weren't for Old Master Shi's poor health, the engagement banquet probably wouldn't have been held so... hastily.
"This is what you call rushed? Look at this spectacle, half of Jiangcheng's business world is here, isn't it?"
It's obvious they had this planned in advance.
"Tsk, isn't that Mr. Gu from Jingcheng Group over there?"
I heard he had a close personal relationship with Shi Yanzhou, and sure enough, he came too.
The Lin family members sat neatly in the VIP section.
Lin Yaocheng couldn't stop smiling.
Although the engagement was indeed a bit rushed, it was due to the old man's illness.
As parents, they understand; as long as their daughter is happy, that's all that matters.
Lin Yanlin held Zhao Yan's hand beside him, a roguish smile on his face.
Zhao Yan, playing the role of a well-behaved and sweet girlfriend, whispered a warning in his ear.
"Lin Yanlin, you have to keep your promise. Is your sister sure she can participate in my show?"
Lin Yanlin suppressed his inner guilt and made a solemn vow.
"Of course, baby, my sister loves me the most, I'll take care of it."
Zhao Yan rolled her eyes, then put on an impeccable sweet smile.
"Alright, since you're so 'reliable,' I'll reluctantly agree to do it today."
Be a good, obedient girlfriend.
Gu Jingcheng sat alone in the guest section, the luxurious romance around him seemingly separated by a layer of glass, irrelevant to him.
Looking at the sea of red roses, guilt overwhelmed him.
He never gave Weiwei such a ceremony, and he didn't even announce the title of "Mrs. Gu" to the outside world.
It seems that he can never make up for the debt he owes her in his entire life.
It was him; he wronged her.
Gu Jingcheng took out his phone and repeatedly scrolled through his WeChat conversation with her.
Then his eyes searched the hall anxiously for that familiar figure.
But all they saw were the Lin family members sitting neatly in the VIP section; even Xin Xin wasn't there.
Could it be... that Weiwei isn't in Jiangcheng at all?
at the same time.
The emcee's joyful voice carried throughout the venue through the microphone.
"Distinguished guests, please welcome our protagonist today with the warmest applause."
Mr. Shi Yanzhou and Miss Lin Wei!
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