In other words, it was no coincidence; the paper on the table really did come from this notebook in his study!
how so?
What does this tell us?
The only people who could access this notebook were him and Yu Keke. The study was always locked, so no one else could get in.
Thinking of this, Lin Qin immediately dialed Yu Keke's number and asked her directly after the call connected.
"Do you remember the notebook you brought me back from Europe before?"
"I remember, so what?"
Yu Keke's voice sounded a little puzzled. Why was that notebook being brought up out of the blue?
Lin Qin tightened his grip and then asked.
When you gave me the notebook, were all the pages included?
That's a rather strange question.
Yu Keke hesitated for a few seconds subconsciously because she knew that Lin Qin would never call her unless it was something important; they usually greeted each other on chat apps.
Now that he's called to ask, it means that the question he just asked is very important to him.
Why are you suddenly asking this question when it's just an ordinary notebook?
Yu Keke felt that Lin Qin was hiding something from her. She didn't like the feeling of being kept in the dark, so she spoke vaguely.
"Is this issue important to you? It's just a notebook; what difference does it make to you whether you have more or less?"
Upon hearing this reply, Lin Qin felt his breathing slow down.
He held his breath and tried to remain calm in his tone.
"Keke, so the notebook you gave me back then wasn't complete, right?"
"So what if it is, and so what if it isn't?"
"Keke, let's meet. Weren't you interested in mechanical engineering before? We can talk about some things."
Yu Keke arrived at the Lin family's house in less than ten minutes after hanging up the phone.
When Lin's mother saw her arrive, she gave her a perfunctory greeting.
Hello, Auntie.
"Keke's here. Aqin's upstairs. What do you need him for?"
Yu Keke answered respectfully and honestly.
"Brother Qin needs to see me about something. I'll wait for him outside."
At that moment, Lin Qin called out to her from upstairs.
"Come to my study."
After bowing to Lin's mother, Yu Keke went upstairs. Yu's mother stood behind her, watching her retreating figure and snorting coldly.
"They're from a small, insignificant family, and they have absolutely no self-awareness."
The maid standing nearby asked quite perceptively.
"Madam, would you like me to take a fruit platter to the young master?"
"Go ahead, but remember to knock. I don't want people to think our Lin family is ill-mannered."
Inside the study, Yu Keke breathed a sigh of relief and gave Lin Qin an exaggerated smile.
"You scared me to death! Look at the expression on Auntie's face just now. She looked like she wanted to eat me alive. If she does that again, I won't dare to come and play with you next time."
"That's just how my mom is, she didn't mean it that way."
Yu Keke frowned and complained, her tone dejected.
“I didn’t say anything. Besides, things are different now than before. It’s normal that your aunt doesn’t want me to come and play with you.”
“Let’s not talk about this anymore, just like before. Come, sit down.”
Yu Keke casually sat down next to Lin Qin, then nonchalantly lifted one leg and skillfully placed it on Lin Qin's lap.
"Oh, this feels the best. Give me a massage."
Lin Qin said nothing, but reached out and gently kneaded her legs while asking questions.
"Do you have enough money? How is your uncle's illness?"
"Why are you asking this? I've already said I'll work to pay for my dad's treatment myself; I don't need your money."
Lin Qin nodded, directly changing the subject.
"Okay, let's talk about something else."
Yu Keke felt a sudden emptiness in her heart. She glanced at him with a hint of doubt, clearly not expecting Lin Qin to not pursue the matter further this time, but instead to casually skip over the topic.
The money is almost gone.
Her father's illness was a bottomless pit, and now the whole family has lost their source of income. Their only material support now comes from Lin Qin's monthly subsidy of 200,000 yuan.
It's almost the end of the month.
Her father's illness cost more than 10,000 yuan, and the remaining money was mostly spent by Yu Keke on clothes and shopping. With the money running out, she finally waited for Lin Qin to bring up the topic. Just as Yu Keke was about to be a little more reserved, Lin Qin simply skipped over it.
Suddenly she felt uneasy, and her heart was quickly filled with disappointment.
What exactly did Lin Qin want to talk to her about?
"Didn't you study modeling with me for a while in college? You were very talented and even received praise from our teachers."
Yu Keke just smiled and didn't say anything. Her intuition told her that what Lin Qin was about to say was very important. Having known him for so many years, Yu Keke knew that only silence could keep her in the best interest of herself.
"So, are you still working on this?"
"Ah...yes, you're usually so busy you never have time to go shopping with me. I'm just killing time, so I'll find something else to do."
"For example?"
"For example? For example, I could do some part-time work to earn some extra money to pay for my dad's medical treatment."
"So you don't want my money? Is it because you've already made money?"
Yu Keke instinctively wanted to deny it, but out of pride, she stubbornly nodded.
"Yes, I have money now. My job is hard and tiring, but I can earn money. I don't need your help anymore."
Lin Qin gave her a meaningful look, and after becoming somewhat certain, decided to confront her directly.
"I saw a very interesting drawing today, take a look."
Lin Qin directly handed her the photos he had taken on his phone. The moment Yu Keke saw the photos, she recognized them. The paper in the photos was the one from the notebook she had given to Lin Qin.
It was custom-made by her, so naturally you can recognize it at a glance and never forget it.
But the origin of that complex sketch on the paper is unknown.
At that moment, she suddenly noticed that Lin Qin had been observing her expression, as if he was secretly trying to verify something.
Do you... recognize the sketch on this paper?
Why are you asking this? What do you really want to know?
"I want to know if you drew this on paper."
Yu Keke sensed that the other party valued this piece of paper, so she continued to speak vaguely.
"Is this important to you? Why are you asking this?"
"Just answer yes or no."
"That piece of paper is mine, and the drawing on it is mine too! What do you want? You brought me here just to ask me this?"
So you just admitted it so readily and directly?
"You...it was you."
Lin Chin found it hard to believe.
Such a great design came from someone right next to me.
But deep down he still had some doubts, though this was the only possibility.
Who else could it be besides Yu Keke?
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