Chapter 21 During the rainy season, the man pulled her onto the bed.
At 00:32 Beijing time, the plane landed at Jiangdu Airport.
Lin Fei originally wanted to return to Chunxi tonight, but Liang Yanzhe dissuaded her from doing so.
"What if Grandma changes her mind tonight? I can't miss this opportunity." Although Lin Fei has a slight tendency to procrastinate, she is an executor who will quickly do things once she decides to do them.
Liang Yanzhe said, "If you don't go tonight, the chances are even greater."
Lin Fei stopped in her tracks, returned to Liang Yanzhe's side, and asked with a fawning smile, "What do you mean?"
“Didn’t you have Chi Yao tell Grandma that if she doesn’t agree, you’ll only think of other people’s good points and never come back to Chunxi? Grandma must have seen through your deliberate attempt to have Chi Yao sow discord in front of her, which is why she had Chi Yao tell you that she couldn’t eat or sleep well because of you. At this point, she’s somewhat reluctant. She might agree to your request, but she’ll definitely make demands.” Liang Yanzhe analyzed logically. “But if you come again tomorrow, Grandma won’t be sure what you’re thinking. She might be afraid that you really do what Chi Yao said. If you talk to her about opening a shop then, you’ll have more of an advantage.”
Lin Fei gave a thumbs up and praised, "Great! Really great! We'll listen to you and go home. Let's not keep Shunshun waiting."
She took his hand and happily walked towards the parking lot.
"Dr. Liang, you're really cunning. If Grandma knew that her favorite grandson-in-law was plotting against me behind my back, it would ruin your image in her eyes. Aren't you afraid I'll report you?" Lin Fei laughed uncontrollably, even starting to imagine the scene.
"I'm on your side, are you going to betray me?" Liang Yanzhe imitated her, holding her hand whenever he wanted and letting go whenever he wanted.
Lin Fei glanced at his empty palm, dissatisfied that he had actually let go.
Just kidding, it can't be that serious.
"Let's go, it's getting late." Liang Yanzhe stopped and turned to wait for her.
Lin Fei stepped forward, reached out her hand, and asked, "Why aren't you holding my hand anymore?"
Liang Yanzhe raised one eyebrow slightly, his words carrying a hidden meaning: "I learned it from you."
"I didn't," Lin Fei said, feeling guilty.
like……
Yes, there are.
Lin Fei, being both flexible and adaptable, took the initiative to step forward and grasp Liang Yanzhe's large hand.
They just say nice things, but they don't mean them.
"It's not a big deal, not worth our time to discuss. Let's go home."
Don't forget to change the subject.
"My good girl Shunshun must be hungry."
Liang Yanzhe chuckled helplessly.
She's always so careless.
When she's kind to someone, it's all very enthusiastic, making people feel that she's showing them favoritism.
It's perfectly reasonable for him to walk away; he might as well say, "It was just a game, why are you taking it so seriously?"
Around 1:30 a.m., the two returned to the residential area.
When they entered the house, they were stunned; the floor was covered in scraps of paper.
The remains of a tissue box lay nearby.
"Liang Shunshun!!!"
Lin Fei knew at a glance that it was the cat's doing.
Shunshun appeared with cat-like steps, meowing incessantly, as if both angry and worried.
"It's just a pack of tissues, it's nothing." Liang Yanzhe's emotions stabilized considerably, and he accepted the fact in just one second.
He put down his suitcase and first persuaded Lin Fei to come inside.
Lin Fei was furious. Pointing at the kitten, she said, "You think you can waste money like this just because you don't earn money to support your family?!"
“It’s still young and doesn’t understand.” Liang Yanzhe stood between them, fearing a major battle was about to break out.
Lin Fei crossed his arms and sat down on the sofa: "It's not small anymore. The vet who examined it said it's almost eight months old, which is already an adult for a human."
"It's not a big deal, not worth getting angry about."
Liang Yanzhe turned on the robot vacuum cleaner, and not feeling comfortable leaving them alone in one space, he opened the room door to pack his luggage.
Shunshun is very bold. Although Lin Fei cursed at it a few times, it was not afraid at all. It jumped onto the sofa, hid behind the blanket, and stared at its female owner with its big eyes.
A few minutes later, the house had been cleaned by the robot vacuum cleaner, and Lin Fei's anger subsided.
“I don’t blame you anymore. You used to be a stray cat, jumping around everywhere. I couldn’t stand keeping you locked up at home alone for two days.” Lin Fei took out a cat treat from the cabinet. “Come here, Mom will feed you. Once you eat, we’ll make up.”
Shunshun was standing still, but the aroma wafting from the opened cat treats was too tempting, and she couldn't resist going over.
When Liang Yanzhe reappeared, the cat and the man had made up and were now snuggled on the sofa watching a variety show.
The two hugged each other, as if they had never argued.
"Dr. Liang, you're really good at taking care of cats. Have you ever had pets before?" Lin Fei was a novice cat owner, and the fact that Lin Fei smoothly adapted to the new environment was all thanks to Liang Yanzhe.
"I've raised them before."
"What did you raise?" Lin Fei asked him.
Liang Yanzhe: "Snake."
Lin Fei's expression froze, and he gave a dry laugh: "I watched TV."
She is fearless and can calmly deal with cockroaches and geckos, but she is afraid of snakes, the kind of fear that gives her goosebumps just hearing about them.
Seeing her cowering under the blanket, Liang Yanzhe understood and didn't say anything more, going back to the bedroom to tidy up.
Only after Liang Yanzhe had washed up and gone to bed did Lin Fei dare to crouch down and tiptoe back to her room.
No wonder she deliberately avoided him.
She thought the man would let her go after the first day of intimacy.
Three times on the first night, and twice on the second night.
I'm afraid he'll come again tonight; I feel like my back is going to break.
They also gained a clear understanding of men's physical strength.
He's the kind of person who can finish a ten-hour surgery and still go to the gym; you can imagine how incredible his stamina is.
After taking a shower, Lin Fei felt much less sleepy and lay in bed playing on his phone.
The other two people in the group chat weren't asleep and were still chatting.
Tu Xia: [Has Mu Mu landed yet?]
Lin Fei: [I'm home, already in bed.]
Tu Xia: [I heard you're opening a shop, how about I invest two shares?]
Liang Yanru: [Me too!]
Lin Fei: [I'm not running an easy business; I'm helping Grandma run her Zhuang brocade shop. Also, the online shop we mentioned a while ago will be closed.]
Liang Yanru asked curiously: "How do you run it?"
Tu Xia sent a microphone emoji: [Tell us about it.]
Lin Fei had already planned ahead: "The current plan is to develop in the cultural and creative industry, such as refrigerator magnets, postcards, and hair clips. These have low labor costs and are suitable for buyers of all ages. However, apart from festivals and folk activities, Chunxi's tourism industry is almost nonexistent; therefore, online sales will be the priority."
Liang Yanru asked: "Is that all?"
Lin Fei: [Of course not. I'll try to find orders for Grandma, but since it's not everyday necessities, orders aren't always available. We'll just have to take it one step at a time.]
Tu Xia: [We're relieved that you have an idea. Please feel free to ask if you need any help.]
Liang Yanru made her stance clear.
Lin Fei: [I do have some options. If Young Master Ji's company needs anything, he can consider me, for example, for game collaborations.]
I used to work at a game company for a while, so I have some knowledge in this area.
Tu Xia: [That's really difficult. They've been giving each other the cold shoulder lately.]
Lin Fei, who had been dozing off, perked up: [What were they arguing about this time?]
Tu Xia: [It was still Aru's parents who arranged her internship at the New Development Zone Hospital. She looked resentful whenever she saw Ji Shao.]
Mentioning recent events, Liang Yanru got angry: "I don't care anymore, I'm going to live in the mountains for a month during winter break, just to see that quiet, socially awkward, introverted guy every day. He can't even argue, it makes me so angry."
She's the only one who dares to describe the tech tycoon who created the hit game as a quiet, socially awkward nerd.
Lin Fei felt a pang of sadness.
Every family has its own troubles, and the Liang family has one too.
Because their parents provide them with countless resources, giving them more wealth than the average person, they are obligated to comply with any demands made by their family.
Work, life, and even marriage.
Thinking about it this way, could Liang Yanzhe be considered one of the lucky ones?
At least he can choose the life he wants to live.
But is this the life he wants?
One question after another popped up, and Lin Fei's mind grew heavier.
"It's getting late."
Liang Yanzhe covered Lin Fei's shoulders with the blanket.
Lin Fei put down his phone, turned from lying on his side to lying flat, and stared blankly at the ceiling.
The man beside me was breathing evenly; he must have fallen asleep again.
Regardless of whether she was really asleep or not, she snuggled into his arms, draped her legs over his like a koala.
"Goodnight." She smiled sweetly after her prank.
Helpless, Liang Yanzhe let her squeeze onto his side of the bed and even changed her sleeping position to one that she would feel comfortable in.
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It was nearly noon when Lin Fei arrived at Chunxi.
Today is Saturday, and Chi Yao doesn't have class. He came to the subway entrance to pick up Lin Fei.
Lin Fei sat on the back of the electric scooter, fastened his helmet, and asked him, "How's the situation right now? Tell me properly, or I'll slap you."
Chi Yao pouted.
The eldest sister is really fierce. She's so gentle with the second sister, why can't she be a little gentler with him?
Worried that the witch's slap might fall unreasonably, he honestly confessed, "You didn't come last night, and Grandma didn't turn off the lights until very late. This morning I noticed she wasn't in good spirits; she probably didn't sleep well last night. Big sister, what trick are you playing now? Didn't you say you'd be here last night?"
"I only got off the plane at dawn, and I dragged Grandma out of bed in the middle of the night to talk about opening a shop. I'm the unfilial granddaughter." Lin Fei didn't reveal her true intentions. After all, this wasn't the first time this kid had betrayed her, and he wasn't someone she could trust!
Chi Yao: "My sister also tried to persuade Grandma in the same way last night."
"Ah Xin is back?" Lin Fei thought of how Chi Xin had been frequently going to Chunxi lately to help Aunt Gui. "It's not surprising."
When Lin Fei entered the house, he saw his whole family sitting in the living room, including his aunt who worked even on holidays to earn double wages.
Lin Fei stepped anxiously across the threshold. "W-what's wrong?"
It didn't feel like a discussion about opening a store; it felt more like a trial.
The aunt sitting next to Grandma spoke up, her expression serious: "Afei, wanting to go home and run the Zhuang brocade shop is no small matter, nor is it child's play. If you're just tired from work and want to take a break, we can understand."
"Aunt, I'm not just doing this on a whim; I really want to run this shop well." Lin Fei was initially a little uneasy, after all, starting a business would be fraught with difficulties, and anyone would feel anxious. But she was stubborn, and other people's opposition became her motivation.
"Your decision doesn't count," Grandma interrupted coldly. "The usual rule: vote."
"Why are you voting!" Lin Fei gestured for a stop.
There's an unwritten rule in our family: major decisions require the participation of the entire family in a vote.
But apart from her starting from the problem, they all unconditionally followed Grandma's lead.
She had absolutely no chance of winning.
"No voting is out of the question," Grandma said, turning her face away.
It seems that Grandma is still unwilling for her to stay in Chunxi to open the shop.
After thinking for a while, Lin Fei compromised and said through gritted teeth, "Then neither Grandma nor I can vote."
The aunt stepped forward: "Okay, let's vote. First, raise your hand if you disagree with Afei running the Zhuang brocade shop. You have one minute to think about it."
After she finished speaking, she raised her hand.
Lin Fei scanned everyone present.
Chi Xin and Chi Yao exchanged glances, and then looked at their aunt together.
She thought to herself, "It's all over."
The aunt is their biological mother, and her attitude reflects Grandma's attitude; they will definitely all switch sides.
Sure enough, Chi Yao's hand had already made a move.
"Wait a minute!" Lin Fei tried to struggle, "There's one more person... Dr. Liang, he's our Lin family's son-in-law."
Chi Yao: "Sister, he is your husband."
“You’re still my cousin, she’s my cousin, and we even have a grandmother. This lady is from the Lin family, who shares my surname. We’re all very close.” Lin Fei dialed Liang Yanzhe’s number directly.
Liang Yanzhe answered almost instantly, which indicated that he was not in surgery.
"Feiwen, what's wrong?"
"Are you busy? If you need me, just say whether you agree with my opening a shop or not." Lin Fei spoke quickly, afraid of delaying Liang Yanzhe.
Liang Yanzhe said to Tian Ying and Ye Zhan beside him, "Call the next patient. You two go first, and I'll make a diagnosis when I get back."
He's seeing patients at the outpatient clinic today.
That's alright, a few minutes' delay is no problem.
At this moment, Chi Yao raised his hand.
Lin Fei stared intently at Chi Xin.
If she raises her hand, Liang Yanzhe's unconditional support will be useless; at most, it will only make the vote count less bad.
"Time's up, 2 votes. Now, raise your hand if you agree that Afei should run the Zhuang brocade shop. You have one minute to think."
Liang Yanzhe unconditionally stood on Lin Fei's side.
The man said with a smile, "I'll vote for you."
Lin Fei looked at Chi Xin.
Oh, I forgot, there's also the option to abstain.
It seems the chances of winning are extremely slim.
Ignoring the fact that everyone was still there, Lin Fei said to Liang Yanzhe, "Dr. Liang, I'll pick you up after get off work. Let's have something nice to eat tonight, otherwise I won't be able to recover."
Liang Yanzhe roughly guessed the 'battle' at home: "Okay, I won't restrict you tonight."
When the minute was almost up, Chi Xin raised his hand.
The four exchanged glances, and Lin Fei said with a smile, "Dr. Liang, buy me some good food tonight and wait for me to come home. Things have changed. Buy a cake; I want to celebrate!"
"Okay," he replied indulgently.
Lin Fei hung up the phone, crossed his arms, and said, "What do we do about a tie?"
Before Grandma could speak, she interrupted, "I think I should be allowed to try it for a while, otherwise you are just tyrannical and unreasonable!"
Aunt: "Afei, what do you mean by that?"
"Alright," Grandma sighed helplessly, "Let her be."
The family meeting ended with Lin Fei narrowly winning.
After the meeting, Lin Fei grabbed Chi Yao by the ear and led him to the courtyard.
"You're so capable! You always betray me. I've really wasted my time taking care of you!" If Liang Yanzhe was the only one she had to do today, she would definitely have given Chi Yao a beating before leaving.
"Big sister, I still live at home. When you're under someone's roof, you have to bow your head." Chi Yao hugged Lin Fei's arm. "If I side with you, my mother will beat me."
"Get out of the way, you're in my way." Lin Fei couldn't shake off this tall guy who was 1.8 meters tall no matter what he did.
Chi Xin walked out, his hands in his pockets, and said, "The person you should thank the most is me."
"The person I should thank the most is Dr. Liang. He stood firmly on my side. As for you, you were an uncertain factor." Lin Fei spoke with the tone of a local tyrant. "But you turned the tide and are a hero. You deserve a reward."
"What reward? To run a Zhuang brocade shop with you?" Chi Xin asked with a sneer.
Lin Fei gave a disgusted look: "Stop it, call me boss. I'm not high-class enough to be the manager."
She prefers simple titles; "Boss Lin" sounds more impressive than "Manager Lin."
Lin Fei promised to treat them to a meal another day. After calming the siblings down, she went to the weaving room to find her grandmother.
Grandma sat down at the loom again, working with a hint of dissatisfaction in her movements.
"Still angry? How come you're even more petty than me?" Lin Fei shouted loudly, afraid that his grandmother was pretending to be hard of hearing.
Grandma glared at her: "I can hear you!"
Lin Fei skipped over to her grandmother and took her hand, saying, "Grandma, how old are you? Why are you still arguing with a little kid like me?"
“You’re not a child, you’re the eldest daughter of the Lin family, you have your own ideas.” Grandma shook her off. “I wouldn’t dare to say anything to you, or I’d upset you and then you wouldn’t even come back to Chunxi.”
It seems that Chi Yao took his rambling to heart.
Ignoring that Grandma was still weaving, Lin Fei hugged her from behind and said softly, "Let's not argue anymore, okay? You say sorry, and I'll say sorry too."
"Dream on!" Grandma met Lin Fei's bright, sparkling eyes and laughed. "Alright, stop fooling around."
"Grandma truly lives up to her reputation as a great person in Chunxi, not holding a grudge against a commoner like me." Lin Fei held up three fingers. "I promise to work hard and let everyone see my grandma, this celestial weaver."
"Stop being so glib," Grandma said. "I'll have them come over the day after tomorrow, then you can make the arrangements."
Lin Fei walked to the door, then ran back to give Grandma a big hug.
For the next two weeks, Lin Fei spent most of his time in Chunxi.
The decision was made to transform the lobby into shops because after Aunt Gui's photo studio became somewhat famous, in addition to taking photos, it also attracted some tourists. Selling cultural and creative products offline is also a way to generate income.
Although Grandma Su agreed to let Lin Fei run the shop, she was still a little reluctant. She and Grandma Su continued to do what they used to do. Grandma Su's daughter, Aunt Ruo, worked with her to decorate the shop and research new cultural and creative products.
One person is more than enough.
Aunt Ruo is even more tech-savvy than Lin Fei. She surfs the internet frequently, shoots interesting short videos, likes to try new things, and is very interested in opening a non-material cultural heritage creative store on the street.
However, a new problem has arisen.
We have enough space and manpower, but we need to find people for cultural and creative design.
Lin Fei used to be involved in the cotton doll community, and she designed all the designs herself. However, she was not a professional, and her personal aesthetic was rather subjective. She couldn't guarantee that everyone would like the finished product. If she hired someone to design it, the cost would increase.
When Chi Yao returned home from evening self-study, he saw Lin Fei sitting at the door in a daze. He couldn't help but ask as he passed by, "Big sister, you've been living at home for a week now. Aside from calling me every day, doesn't your husband plan to see you at all?"
Lin Fei looked away and glanced at him sideways: "You're really nosy."
"Big sister, I'm not trying to be mean, but your husband came over for dinner last night, why didn't you let him stay the night?" Chi Yao exaggerated, recalling Liang Yanzhe's expression, "It made you look like you were abandoning your husband and children..."
After receiving a sharp glare, he dared not continue.
Chi Yao was about to slip back to his room when Lin Fei grabbed his hood: "By the way... why didn't I keep him here last night?"
Chi Yao: "Big sister, you've been chatting with Aunt Ruo about the selection of materials, and brother-in-law has only said less than five words to you. But I can understand, you're the kind of person who puts 100% effort into what you do. You used to study so hard to get first place in school that you were obsessed with it. Grandma even wanted to find a shaman to take a look at you."
Before Chi Yao could finish speaking, Lin Fei picked up his canvas bag, said "I'm going home," and left.
Lin Fei caught the last subway train and arrived home close to midnight.
She was greeted by Shunshun, who meowed loudly, accusing her of not coming home for so long.
"Alright, that's enough." Lin Fei picked up the cat and covered its mouth.
As I walked into the living room, I ran into Liang Yanzhe, who was coming out of the bedroom. He was wearing dark gray pajamas with a knitted cardigan over them, looking every bit the married man.
"Did I... disturb you?" Lin Fei felt guilty as he recalled Chi Yao's words.
Liang Yanzhe took her bag: "You're not asleep yet, you're looking at tomorrow's surgery information. Go take a shower."
Lin Fei put the cat down and went to wash up first.
She came out of the bathroom. Only a night light was left on in the room. Liang Yanzhe was already lying down.
Lin Fei walked to the bedside, bent down and stared at Liang Yanzhe for a while.
He thought to himself, "She probably won't go to bed this early. If she does, then she'll have come all this way for nothing. He'll be getting up early for work tomorrow, and they definitely won't run into each other."
Before she could finish her sigh, her wrist was grabbed and the man pulled her onto the bed.
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Author's Note: Non-fiction: Huh? What development?
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See you tomorrow.
Still 66, love you all.
Still asking for nutrient solution and comments, hehe! [Laughing out loud]
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