Jin's mother had no idea who these three people were, only saying that they were Jin Shu's colleagues. However, as colleagues, their attitude towards Jin Shu was far too respectful and reserved.
Heng Chao was a little better; at least he could communicate normally with Jin Shu. Meng Jin and Guo Xu, on the other hand, went too far. They stayed huddled to the side the whole time, watching Jin Shu's expression. The moment she raised her eyes, the two of them would immediately get up, one to pour water and the other to serve her food. Jin Shu didn't need to get up at all; she just had to keep her head down and eat.
Jin's mother then asked Jin Shu in a low voice.
"What's going on with these two? Why are they being so attentive to you?"
"This kind of attentiveness is not the same as that kind of attentiveness. Don't overthink it, Mom."
"So now that you're single, you don't allow me to have wild thoughts? But you're still young, there's no rush for these things. Next time you look for a partner, be more discerning and don't end up like the last one, who was arrogant and rude, acting like the boss just because he came to our house for a meal."
"Okay, let's not talk about that before, let's eat."
After dinner, Hengchao and the other two accompanied Jin's father to play cards, while Jin Shu went downstairs with Jin's mother to go shopping at the supermarket.
"What have you been busy with lately? You haven't come back to visit for so long."
"I found a job at an agricultural machinery company to do research. I've been staying at the company and haven't come back since I was working on a new project."
"Yes, I've been advising you to find a job for a long time. No matter if you're male or female, you can't stand up straight without income. You'll feel more at ease if you earn your own money, no matter how much."
The original owner's parents were both reasonable, but unfortunately, while they taught her to be humble and respectful, and to be down-to-earth and ambitious, they failed to teach her how to deal with an unequal relationship.
This trip home was also due to the original owner's guilt towards her parents. Since she had taken over someone else's body, she naturally wanted to help them make up for all their regrets.
The elderly couple was nearing retirement. In the original storyline, they passed away shortly after their daughter's death. Having dedicated their lives to teaching and nurturing students, they had developed numerous health problems. Jin Shu's return this time was to help them recuperate.
“I recently developed a health supplement. I tried it myself and felt it was good, so I specially formulated one for your health. You and Dad should take it every day; it will be good for your health.”
Upon hearing this, Mrs. Jin couldn't help but ask.
"Don't you work at an agricultural machinery company? Why are you researching this?"
"Oh, I looked into this while I was researching crop detoxifying growth agents. Don't worry, there won't be any side effects."
"It's not that I'm worried about that..."
Jin's mother took the small bottle that Jin Shu handed her. It was completely bare, but when she opened it, she found it was full of gummy candies of all shapes and sizes.
"Sigh... I'm not a child anymore, why are you teasing me with these things?"
"I'm not kidding you. Remember, take one pill every morning and evening. It's good for your health."
"Okay, okay, one pill every morning and evening."
"I will monitor you via video, so you don't eat too much or not at all."
When the mother and daughter returned from shopping, the small cart that the mother was pulling was piled high with ingredients for a delicious hot pot dinner.
Jin Shu loves soupy dishes, and her mother always prepares a seafood hot pot whenever she comes back, and this time was no exception.
As soon as the elevator button was pressed and the doors opened, a man dressed in black walked in first. Before the mother and daughter could react, he had already placed his hand on the elevator door and said gently.
"Mom, please come in."
Mrs. Jin looked up in surprise, staring at the man in front of her, and then at Jin Shu.
"What is he doing here?"
The person standing in the elevator was none other than Lin Qin, her ex-son-in-law who had recently divorced her daughter.
The reason for such shock was that this son-in-law had rarely visited her after the marriage, and she never expected that he would suddenly appear here after the divorce, carrying a lot of things.
Lin Qin answered with a smile.
"Mom, I have something I'd like to talk to Jin Shu about, so I came to visit."
"You two are divorced, so stop calling me Mom."
Mrs. Jin isn't stupid. If her former son-in-law suddenly comes over to fawn over her, there must be something wrong with him.
Jin Shu followed Lin Qin into the elevator with a blank expression. When the three of them appeared at the door together, Jin's father was also stunned.
They weren't very close to begin with, and now that they're divorced, it'll be even more awkward to see each other again.
The Jin family are all respectable people, but even so, they still invited Lin Qin into their home.
As soon as I entered, I saw Hengchao and his group waiting for Jin's father to come back so they could play mahjong.
The moment Hengchao saw Lin Qin, his expression changed. He looked even more serious and indifferent than Jin's parents as he asked.
Why are you here?
"Sorry to bother you, I came to see Jin Shu. You can continue, we can go to the study to talk."
He was very familiar with the layout of the Jin family. Although he had only been there two or three times, each time Mr. Jin would arrange for him to have tea in the study. Mr. Jin was always generous in bringing out his treasured tea leaves for this son-in-law. However, when he took the lead, he only received Lin Qin's words, "It's alright."
Jin Shu nodded to Heng Chao, indicating that she was alright.
Inside the study, the two sat facing each other. Lin Qin looked at Jin Shu in front of him and only then did he belatedly realize that Jin Shu's figure was exactly the same as that of the bunny teacher in the live broadcast.
If he had paid more attention to Jin Shu, he wouldn't have come to the point where he wouldn't recognize his wife when she put on a mask and changed her voice.
Regret enveloped his heart, making him almost suffocate.
"Jin Shu, I've thought a lot these past few days. I'm not happy at all since we broke up."
"You know who I am, don't you?"
Jin Shu bluntly exposed Lin Qin's hypocritical mask, looking at him calmly.
"So you regretted divorcing me after you found out who I was, is that it?"
Lin Qin's expression suddenly became somewhat unnatural. He frowned and remained silent for a long time before silently looking at Jin Shu.
"I know I'm being a bit hypocritical, but one thing is true: I chose to marry you because I loved you."
"Okay, okay, to avoid unnecessary contact in the future, I'll make things clear to you now."
We're divorced now, and from now on we're strangers. I have nothing to do with you anymore, understand?
There's no way we can get back together.
In one sentence, he completely ended the relationship between the two people.
Lin Qin stood there, completely stunned. He hadn't expected Jin Shu to be so resolute in severing all ties between them. He had thought the divorce was simply because she was disappointed in him, and that as long as he behaved well, there was still a possibility for them to continue their relationship.
"Okay, I've said everything I need to say. Is there anything else you want to say? Say it all here now, and don't contact me again."
“I have nothing more to say. I know you are disappointed in me, so I will prove with my actions that I have changed.”
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