Thirty-four stars
In the afternoon, she had to go to the Institute of Astronomy because a leader was going to inspect it. Feng Chibai had just finished talking with the old man and was also going to Yunhe to discuss further cooperation with Zhao Yingxun, so he could give her a ride.
Lin Tang felt that this call came at the perfect time, so he whispered to Feng Yunjing, "I have something else to do this afternoon, so I'll be leaving first."
Feng Yunjing didn't feel disappointed when he didn't get an answer. He leaned against the balcony railing and watched her back disappear from his sight. He lowered his head and was about to leave when suddenly another person appeared in his sight.
He looked at Xu Jianyun walking towards him, and the smile on his face froze.
As if to make sure that there was no one around, Xu Jianyun blocked Feng Yunjing's way and wanted to discuss something with him.
The words Feng Xing had casually mentioned at the dinner table had caused her to feel somewhat suspicious. This suspicion grew stronger, causing her to think back on the past, and she felt that their marriage had come too suddenly.
So she began to have a glimmer of hope. If it was really as Feng Xing said, it would definitely be a good opportunity to bring Feng Chibai down in one fell swoop.
Having just seen her son chatting and laughing with Lin Tang, she could probably guess that they had a good relationship. So she instructed Feng Yunjing, "Xiao Jing, you and Lin Tang are so close, why don't you try to trick her? What if her and Feng Chibai's marriage is really a fake one, as Feng Xing said..."
"Mom, could you please stop interfering with me?"
After hearing what Xu Jianyun said, his expression suddenly turned cold. He said word by word, "I don't want to treat her like that. I don't want to... fight for this so-called inheritance right anymore. Either you and Feng Junming have another child, or don't mention this in front of me again."
He said it decisively, not wanting to give her any chance to reply. He turned away and strode away from the balcony.
In the Institute of Astronomy.
Not long after Lin Tang arrived, the leaders who came to inspect also arrived.
Every year, a leader would come over for a visit, so she was used to it. But the difference was that Yu Jingming was also here this time.
After receiving the leadership's call, the dean began to take everyone to visit the various research areas of the institute and report on the research projects and related progress being carried out by the institute this year.
Lin Tang followed behind, and Yu Jingming stood next to her.
Taking advantage of the moment when the people in front were talking, Lin Tang asked in a low voice: "Why are you here?"
Yu Jingming smiled and replied, "When I have nothing to do, I come to see where you work and to see you too."
Lin Tang knew that his father was the current vice governor of Huaizhou, so it was not difficult for him to guess how he knew that he would come to the institute today.
After all, her leader was right in front of her, and she didn't dare to be absent so blatantly, so she kept silent.
After the tour was over and the leader left, Yu Jingming still had no intention of leaving.
Lin Tang walked to the rest area and got a cup of coffee. Seeing him coming over, he also got him a cup.
After taking a sip, I suddenly heard him ask, "Are you planning to go back to Jingluo for the New Year?"
Lin Tang laughed and said without hesitation: "Of course I will go back."
At least she would have the New Year's Eve dinner with Grandma Lin.
Yu Jingming nodded thoughtfully and began to talk about his recent situation: "I was often sent on business trips to other places because of missions some time ago. Now I can finally stay in Huaizhou."
Lin Tang was happy for him: "That's good, it can be considered stable now."
Yu Jingming also laughed with her: "It's really good."
He looked around the structure and suddenly asked, "What type of telescope do you usually use to look at the stars at home?"
"Why? Want to buy one?" Lin Tang asked him, "If you don't use it often, I can lend you mine."
Yu Jingming looked at her and smiled.
Lin Tang understood what he meant instantly, put down the cup, and said readily, "Wait, I'll go up and get it for you."
When she took it down, she also explained to Yu Jingming how to use each knob.
When he raised his head again, he suddenly noticed two people standing not far away.
She glanced sideways and saw Feng Chibai's gaze fixed squarely on the two of them a few steps away. There was a faint smile on the corner of his mouth, but there was no emotion in his eyes.
Next to him stood Zhao Yingxun, who had originally come to apologize for her negligence at the cocktail party that day, but she hadn't expected to find a man she didn't recognize standing next to her. The two of them were quite close, looking very familiar. In his impression, he was the person of the opposite sex with whom Lin Tang had the best relationship, so he couldn't help but open his mouth in surprise.
Yu Jingming was very calm and took the initiative to greet Feng Chibai: "Hello again, President Feng."
Feng Chibai's gaze shifted casually to him, then returned to Lin Tang with a single glance. His voice was dull, "Indeed... I see you quite often."
Zhao Yingxun wasn't listening to what the two were saying. Whatever came to his mind at that moment came out of his mouth: "Lin Tang, do you have a boyfriend?"
As soon as the words came out, the whole audience fell silent.
Lin Tang frowned and glared at him, unable to hold back his curse: "Are you out of your mind?"
Is it reasonable to ask such a question in front of her husband when you know that she is married?
Yu Jingming showed no sign of anger at being offended. He asked Lin Tang gently, "Sui Sui, is this your friend?"
Zhao Yingxun didn't understand: "Sui Sui, who is that?"
Feng Chibai narrowed his eyes slightly and explained for her: "Her nickname."
Whenever I heard Yu Jingming calling Lin Tang's name, I would inevitably feel a little irritated.
Zhao Yingxun's eyes suddenly widened, with a hint of disbelief and unhappiness: "Damn, you're closer to him than to me."
Although he knew a little about Lin Tang's family, he never knew that Lin Tang had this nickname.
The more I thought about it, the angrier I became. No, where did this guy come from?
Lin Tang didn't have time to pay attention to him at the moment. She looked at Feng Chibai's half-smile and felt that his expression revealed something strange. She thought he misunderstood her and was still not careful even after he had reminded her. She quickly touched her hair towards him, pointed at herself and waved her hand, indicating that he didn't touch her hair this time.
Feng Chibai watched her every move without saying a word.
The scene inexplicably fell into an eerie silence.
The silence was finally broken by Ying Yu, who was about to leave. He saw these people standing there without chatting, so he asked in confusion, "Hey, why are you all gathered here?"
As soon as the voice rang out, Lin Tang felt like she had grabbed a lifeline. She glanced at the others' expressions, then decisively pushed through the crowd and headed in the direction they were supposed to be heading. As she walked, she said, "Everyone, please help yourself. I suddenly remembered something else."
Then he pulled Ying Yu into the office at lightning speed.
The moment the door was ajar, Lin Tang breathed a sigh of relief.
Even the air is fresher.
Instead, he said with a drooping mouth, "Boss, I just asked an unnecessary question. Please don't make me work overtime!"
Lin Tang sat leisurely on the swivel chair, rocking back and forth, and waved his hand to reassure him: "No overtime, just stay out of the spotlight for now."
Upon hearing this, Ying Yu finally dared to breathe. He naturally pulled a chair and sat down. He analyzed with Lin Tang, "We should definitely avoid it. I feel like a fight is about to break out. Are you causing trouble again?"
Lin Tang choked and retorted dissatisfiedly: "Do I deserve a beating by showing off like this every day?"
She turned towards him and was about to say something when the office door suddenly opened.
The two of them were speechless for a moment as they looked at Feng Chibai who suddenly appeared at the door. Ying Yu was the first to react, seizing the opportunity to escape the smoke-filled battlefield. "Ah, President Feng is here. I won't bother you two anymore."
Feng Chibai nodded in agreement, then looked at Lin Tang and said, "Let's go."
"Let's go?" Lin Tang was still in shock.
Feng Chibai said again: "They have all left, why don't you leave?"
Lin Tang was stunned and said "oh", then hurried to catch up with him.
But when the two of them went down to the first floor, the person he had said had left seemed to have come back, leaning leisurely on the edge of a chair, looking at them without changing his expression.
Lin Tang looked at Feng Chibai in confusion. Just as he was about to ask, he suddenly heard another voice: "I thought about it and I happen to have time this afternoon. I can accept Mr. Feng's invitation."
It comes from Jingming.
Feng Chibai narrowed his sharp eyes slightly and stared at him without blinking, as if he wanted to stare a hole in him.
Just now, after Lin Tang left, seeing that Yu Jingming was still unwilling to leave, he said unhappily, "We are going to play tennis later. Do you want to come with us?"
I had just made it up to get him to leave as soon as possible. When I saw him making some movements before I came up, I thought he was really going to leave. But I didn't expect him to be so shameless as to misinterpret his meaning and force him to stay.
Lin Tang was confused after listening to what the two of them said. She asked Feng Chibai in a low voice, "What invitation?"
As if he could see her confusion, Yu Jingming added, "Boss Feng just said you guys are going to play tennis."
Lin Tang's expression changed instantly. He still had to give him some face in front of outsiders, so he could only grit his teeth and ask in a voice that only the two of them could hear: "Did I agree?"
Hearing her voice, Feng Chibai's complexion finally improved a little. He glanced sideways, smiled faintly and replied: "You are too weak, exercise."
Lin Tang: “…”
Who allowed him to act on his own?
Yu Jingming smiled gently and suddenly said, "Sui Sui, have you rarely exercised since that training session three years ago?"
Lin Tang blinked, feeling a little embarrassed at being hit on the face. She waved her hands and said stubbornly, "No, it's nothing. We're going to play tennis, right? Let's go."
There were exactly four of us, so we were divided into two groups to play doubles.
After all, they are husband and wife, so Lin Tang and Feng Chibai are automatically grouped together.
Lin Tang hadn't played tennis for many years, so she was a little unfamiliar with it at first. Fortunately, the two opponents were familiar with her and were willing to give her some slack, so at least she could receive the balls they served.
However, as the fight went on, the desire to win seemed to be aroused in two people, and under the smoke of gunpowder, this was no longer a simple friendly match.
After all, it was a team battle. Lin Tang was forced by Zhao Yingxun to be involved in this high-intensity competition. He gritted his teeth and dared not relax.
After one round, Lin Tang decisively called a timeout for a break.
She sat down on a bench beside her, panting, feeling that she had never been so tired in her life.
When he half raised his head in a daze, a bottle of water appeared in front of him.
Lin Tang took it breathlessly, and did not forget to say thank you to Yu Jingming.
Just as I was about to open it, someone handed me another bottle.
She felt baffled, as she saw she already had one. But she still refused, "Oh, no thanks, I already have one."
Feng Chibai glanced at the water in her hand, still without saying a word, and sat down next to her.
The moment the bottle cap was unscrewed, the water in Lin Tang's hand was suddenly taken away, and a bottle of unopened water was thrust into his hand. She watched Feng Chibai beside her naturally drink his water and even thank him. She frowned and leaned closer to him, saying sarcastically, "I told you not to play basketball. You've beaten yourself so hard you don't even have the strength to open the bottle cap."
Feng Chibai still didn't say anything, nor was he angry. He watched her unscrew the water he had stuffed in her mouth and take a sip, then a faint smile appeared on his face.
After finally catching his breath, he suddenly heard Zhao Yingxun say, "Hey, Lin Tang, you took this photo. It's pretty good."
Lin Tang was stunned. What was he talking about? He glanced to the side and saw that Feng Chibai's phone wallpaper had been changed to the photo she had taken at the amusement park that day.
He knew this was to fool the old man, but he felt a little embarrassed to be so blatantly exposed in front of outsiders. He whispered to him, "Brother, you don't have to pretend in public, right?"
The love and affection are for the big Buddhas at home to see, why do you have to continue acting out now that they come out?
Feng Chibai suddenly realized and said, "Oh, I didn't notice. I will be more careful next time."
Despite Lin Tang's presence, Yu Jingming could still clearly see Feng Chibai's bright wallpaper. His expression remained unchanged, though he smiled as if a memory had been awakened. "Back then, I only dared to wait until graduation day to take a photo with Sui Sui."
Zhao Yingxun quickly grasped the key words in the conversation: "No, you two also have a photo together?"
Yu Jingming didn't say yes, nor did he say no, but the deeper smile in his eyes revealed the answer.
There was no movement on Feng Chibai's face, but his fingertips were secretly exerting force, extending from the back of his hand to his wrist. The purple veins were throbbing, and the half-drunk bottle of water could not withstand the impact and dented in several places.
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