Chapter Fifty-Seven: A Happy Family
Like Hwang Yeon-yeon, Song Ji-hyo has a very impulsive personality. It's hard to believe that someone nearing thirty hasn't changed like this.
Early that morning, Song Ji-hyo came to my building and took me to meet the legendary aloof blind date guy.
"Lin Dang, why don't you take better care of yourself!" I've gotten used to a plain, natural look in the mountains, and I've been going makeup-free ever since I came back. But heaven has been kind to me; my skin is now becoming increasingly fair and smooth.
"You are the main character, and I am the supporting character, to highlight your beauty."
"It's Children's Day, and Song Huai asked me to go to the kindergarten to film some videos about how to celebrate Children's Day. He also happens to be filming a children's clothing advertisement there. Shouldn't your newspaper report on Children's Day?"
"That's not my concern, but I want to go somewhere."
"Let me introduce him first, then you can leave." I really didn't know if Song Ji-hyo wanted to introduce him to me or if she wanted to go herself. I'll just have to see the male god she was talking about!
When I arrived, I was surprised to see Chen Weiqi's car. I felt a little uneasy, and had a premonition that Chen Weiqi was the aloof male god he had described.
"Lin Dang, I would definitely remind others to control their infatuated gazes, but you've seen handsome men before, so you shouldn't lose control too much," Song Ji-hyo instructed me after we got out of the car.
"Mr. Chen, hello, let me introduce you to a friend." I didn't expect Song Ji-hyo to go directly to her crush. Sure enough, the aloof blind date she mentioned was Chen Weiqi.
"You're back?" Chen Weiqi smiled when he saw me.
"Yeah, I've been back for a while. I came here today with my friend for an interview," I said awkwardly. I really didn't expect that the two people I'm closest to in City A would be so infatuated with Chen Weiqi.
"That's great. Do you have time? Just the time it takes to drink a cup of coffee."
I nodded when I saw Song Ji-hyo's bewildered expression, but Chen Wei-chi refused to let Song Ji-hyo come along.
There were no coffee shops near the school, but there was a KFC, so we went in and ordered two drinks.
"Don't girls usually like to drink juice or coffee? Why are you drinking hot milk?"
"Yeah, I'm getting old, so I need to take care of my health," I said with a smile.
Chu Zhen doesn't like me liking cold drinks, so I've gotten used to drinking hot milk. And the first time we ate KFC together, I ordered hot milk.
"Does Chu Zhen know you're back?"
"Um!"
"Excuse me, I'd like to ask, what's the current situation between you and Chu Zhen?" Chen Weiqi asked thoughtfully.
"Huh?" I was a little confused.
"What's your relationship now? I'm sorry, it might be a bit presumptuous of me to ask that."
"We're acquaintances!" I said casually. Having disappointed and embarrassed Chu Zhen time and time again, I figured he probably wouldn't even greet me when we met again.
"Does that mean I have a chance?"
For a moment I thought I had misheard, and I stared blankly at Chen Weiqi.
"I was smitten the first time I saw you, but at that time you were Chu Zhen's girlfriend, so I had to keep my feelings to myself. Now that it's no longer possible for me to be with Chu Zhen, could you give me a chance to get closer to you?" Chen Weiqi looked at me and spoke each word very seriously.
"Um..." He was quick and decisive when he rejected Chu Zhen, but he didn't know how to start when it came to Chen Weiqi.
"Don't rush to answer me. I'm very happy to see you today. I don't know when we'll meet again, so I don't want to miss the chance to let you know my thoughts. I'm not in a hurry to give you an answer. My contact information hasn't changed. You can contact me later. I'll be going now." Chen Weiqi said and left. I could tell he was a little uneasy. Perhaps he already knew the answer was what he expected!
I was probably nervous because of what Chen Weiqi said, and I downed a glass of milk in no time. I packed five family buckets to take to the orphanage for the children, and also bought oil pastels for Chu Lin separately.
"Aunt Lin, look, this is what I drew. This is Dad Chu, this is you, and this is me." Chu Lin was very happy to see me and showed me his drawing.
"Isn't Chu's father a bit too tall? He's taller than a tree!" I saw that Chu Zhen in the drawing really looked like a telephone pole, except that some hair was drawn on top of the pole, and the hairstyle was all standing up.
"Daddy Chu is already very tall, Mommy Lin, when do you think I'll grow as tall as Daddy Chu!"
"As long as you listen to the dean, eat properly, and don't be picky about food, you'll soon be as tall as Father Chu."
"Yes, when I'm as tall as Daddy Chu, we'll protect you together, and no one will be able to bully you." Chu Lin's words warmed my heart, and I hugged Chu Lin. "Then from now on, Mommy Lin will be in your and Daddy Chu's care!"
"Don't worry, I'm the Superman of the Universe!"
Children's words are innocent and truthful; a child who has no blood relation to me gave me the most powerful promise.
"Why is my mom so beautiful but I'm so ugly?" Chu Zhen's voice suddenly came from behind.
"Dad Chu, you're here!" Chu Lin was very excited to hear the voice. He had always hoped that Chu Zhen and I would come to see him together, but we always ended up visiting separately.
"Yeah, it's Children's Day today, so of course I had to come see you!" Chu Zhen smiled and patted Chu Lin's head. "Look, I'm going to wear a suit. I'll add a few more buttons here, and my hair, is it this curled up? My hairstyle is really cool. See, isn't it much better now?" Chu Zhen was making changes to the drawing, and I actually found that I looked a bit like him.
Watching them from the side, I had a strange feeling that they were a loving father and a filial son, and I, as the elderly mother, was quite content.
"Look, Lin's mother is smiling, so we'll draw her ugly." Perhaps it's true that appearance reflects the heart; I was actually laughing to myself just now.
"No, I'm beautiful enough. Don't draw Dad ugly."
We took turns making changes to the drawing, one after another, and the final result was quite different – it perfectly captured the warm and loving image of a family of three.
"The dean said there needs to be a competition, and we're sure to win an award." Chu Lin looked at the painting with great satisfaction.
We spent the whole day with Chu Lin, and the troubles caused by Chen Weiqi's confession disappeared.
"Can I go home with you today?" Chu Lin asked reluctantly as they prepared to leave.
"I'll come see you again tomorrow, okay?" I was reluctant to part with him; I wished I were eligible to adopt him right now.
"Okay!" Chu Lin agreed with a pout, but still didn't let go of my hand.
"Why don't you go and talk to the dean?" I was also a little reluctant and looked at Chu Zhen.
Chu Zhen didn't reply to me; she went straight to the dean. Chu Lin saw Chu Zhen walking towards the dean's office and knew there was hope, so a smile appeared on his face.
Sure enough, Chu Zhen finished the formalities in no time. Chu Lin held my and Chu Zhen's hands, extremely excited.
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