Chapter 80: You Don’t Have to Own What You Like
"I'm usually the only one at home, no one else!" Lin Zhou opened the shoe cabinet and took out a pair of his own slippers for Tian Xin.
This... is so embarrassing that it opens the door to embarrassment - it's extremely embarrassing.
As soon as Tian Xin put on Lin Zhou's slippers, they both couldn't help but grin!
How should I put it? Lin Zhou's shoe size is estimated to be 43, and Tian Xin's 37 feet fit into it...
Uh... forget it, I won’t describe it!
Lin Zhou took the dishes from Tian Xin's hand and put them into the kitchen, busying himself with boiling water to make tea for her.
"Sit anywhere! Don't be restrained!"
Tian Xin walked into the living room, sat on the sofa, and looked around at the layout of Lin Zhou's house.
In most homes, a TV cabinet would contain a stereo, a TV, and a DVD player. Lin Zhou's TV cabinet only has the TV, and the background wall behind it is a whole wall of bookcases.
Tian Xin took a quick look and saw all kinds of famous Chinese and foreign classics and historical books. There was a landscape painting hanging on the wall, and the whole room was filled with a strong scent of books.
The living room was clean and tidy, without any unnecessary clutter. I didn't expect that a boy like Lin Zhou could be so tidy.
The tea was quickly brewed, and Lin Zhou invited Tian Xin to drink some tea and eat some fruit. Lin Hai had been lying there since he entered the room, not moving, and ignored Tian Xin.
A martial arts film was playing on TV, with several knights flying over rooftops and walls, fighting fiercely.
Tian Xin couldn't bear to watch this scene of fighting and killing, so she sat there awkwardly with Lin Zhou.
"You have a lot of letters at home!" Tian Xin made small talk.
Book?
Lin Zhou's eyes lit up!
Yes! She likes books!
"Come and take a look. Is there anything you like? Pick a few books and take them away later!" Lin Zhou opened the bookcase and called Tian Xin over.
"Ah? No, no, no, thanks! I was just saying it casually!" Tian Xin refused repeatedly.
"I'm serious, no one reads these books, it would be a waste to just leave them there. I know you like books, come and take a look!"
It’s hard to refuse such a kind invitation!
Tian Xin walked over and took a look!
The books are neatly arranged and categorized, and the shelves are even labeled, making it feel like entering a library.
She glanced up and down, her eyes landing on an old book.
"How come there are even rare copies like this! It's so complete!" Tian Xin exclaimed.
"Not really. My mom loves to read them. She collected all of them!"
Tian Xin flipped through a few pages and put the book back where it belonged.
"Don't you like it?" Lin Zhou asked.
"No, just take a look. You don't necessarily have to own something you like!" Tian Xin said casually.
The speaker may not mean it, but the listener may take it seriously.
When Lin Zhouyi heard this, his smile suddenly stopped.
If you like something... you don’t necessarily have to... own it!
Is she hinting at something?
"Didn't you say you were going to cook? Why haven't you done it yet?" Lin Hai saw that Lin Zhou's expression was not right, so he interrupted at the right time.
"Oh, yes!" Tian Xin quickly walked into the kitchen and started working.
Lin Zhou came in to help.
"What do you like to eat?" Tian Xin picked up a head of garlic and prepared to prepare the ingredients.
"It's all right, do whatever you want!" Lin Zhou picked up an apron and tied it around her from behind. Feeling the warmth of Lin Zhou's hand on her back, Tian Xin froze in place, not daring to move.
She felt that Lin Zhou's request for her to cook today was just a pretense, because Lin Zhou was much more dexterous than her!
Before she finished peeling a clove of garlic, Lin Zhou had already picked all the vegetables and started washing them!
She wasn't asked to cook, she was clearly asked to eat!
"Let me do it! We agreed that I would do it, you go out!" Tian Xin reached out to take the vegetable bowl from Lin Zhou's hand.
"It's okay, two of you, hurry up!" Lin Zhou did not stop what he was doing.
As soon as Tian Xin reached out her hand, she accidentally touched Lin Zhou's hand. Both of them were stunned for a moment. Tian Xin quickly withdrew her hand and went to cut vegetables.
Lin Zhou was very happy. He had imagined such a scene countless times, and it finally came true today!
It doesn’t matter what Tian Xin does. What matters is that at this moment, the two of them are in the kitchen together, cooking a meal.
Yes, together! With her!
Tian Xin's cooking skills were indeed good. As soon as she finished washing the vegetables, she kicked Lin Zhou out of the kitchen. She worked hard and proudly in the kitchen for more than an hour, making three meat dishes, two vegetable dishes and a soup.
When the food was served, Lin Hai almost fell asleep!
"Your speed is really not that good!" Lin Hai complained.
"Tsk!" Lin Zhou was pouring drinks. When he heard Lin Hai complaining, he turned around and glared at him!
"I'm indeed slow! But you haven't done anything, so stop complaining!" Tian Xin retorted.
Lin Hai said nothing more and sat down waiting for dinner to start.
"Come on, let's have drinks instead of wine today, let's have a drink!" Lin Zhou raised his glass.
"Let me make it clear first, I'm only dining with you today because of Lin Zhou. We're not really friends, so I won't toast with you!"
Lin Hai picked up his cup, clinked it with Lin Zhou's, then put it down and started eating.
Tian Xin stood up and was so angry at Lin Hai's action that she didn't know what to say. She held the cup in her hand with an embarrassed and awkward look on her face!
"What are you talking about? Hold up the cup!" Lin Zhou patted Lin Hai.
"Forget it! There's no need for that!" Lin Hai continued eating and had no intention of getting up.
Tian Xin put down the cup and patted Lin Zhou, motioning him to sit down.
"How does it taste?" Tian Xin asked as she watched Lin Hai wolfing down the food.
"It's okay!" Lin Hai didn't even raise his head, and was eating a piece of fish with relish.
"You are so kind, eat more!" Tian Xin said calmly.
Neither of them picked up their chopsticks and watched Lin Hai eat heartily.
Lin Hai was probably really hungry! He ignored the two people and continued eating. After a long time, the two people still hadn't started eating. He looked at them and thought that if they continued eating, he would finish it all by himself, which was a bit impolite.
He paused to glance at Lin Zhou, then at Tian Xin. Both of them folded their arms and watched him eat leisurely, with a hint of playful smile on their lips.
"What are you doing? Why are you all looking at me? Eat!"
The two didn't move.
"What do you mean? You're not moving, are you?"
“…”
"What are you two doing?"
“…”
"You're not going to say anything, right? Okay, then I'll go!" Lin Hai put down his chopsticks and stood up.
"Sit down!" Lin Zhou shouted in a low voice.
Lin Hai sat down again!
Lin Zhou sat up straight, looked at Tian Xin, then at Lin Hai, and said slowly: "Lin Hai, Tian Xin, I called you two here today, not to see you quarrel! I am 25 years old this year, and to this day, in my heart, you two are my most important friends!
Tian Xin, I'm going to be honest with you today. Lin Hai and I have been friends since childhood. We have no secrets. He went to your factory because I asked him to protect you.
You were being followed, and Zhang Shuai couldn't handle it on his own. You didn't want to see me, so I was desperate and had to find someone to investigate. I didn't trust anyone else, so Lin Hai went in my place. He was the one who figured out it was Zhang Shuai's dad!
I won't go into details about how shameless his father was. Anyway, he used you to threaten Zhang Shuai for money. To stop his father from pestering you, Zhang Shuai came to me. Lin Hai instructed me to send Zhang Shuai's father to the ancient city, but he retaliated against me. You know everything that happened next! Do you understand what I've said?"
Tian Xin had been staring at Lin Zhou since he said "Lin Hai went to protect her", and her eyes never left Lin Zhou's face until he finished speaking.
Lin Zhou didn't know what she was thinking, and he regretted it the moment he finished speaking. He wondered if his tone was too harsh, or if he had said something wrong.
He was about to explain when Tian Xin suddenly stood up!
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