Chapter 99 Golden Hook Fishing - The Thirteenth Banquet 2
Xu Zhiyu's head was buzzing. In this short while, she only hated herself for still being so clear-headed and for not being able to faint immediately.
The younger brother licked his fingertips, leaned close to her ear, and breathed, "Sister's scent."
Miss Xu suppressed the urge to beat the man to death and closed her eyes tightly.
He mistook her anger for coquetry and continued in a hoarse voice, "This is my favorite flavor."
Mr. Xu opened his eyes, his lips pressed tightly together.
She said, "Lin Xingmian, I used to think you just liked to put on a sour face, but now I realize you have absolutely no shame."
Despite being scolded by his sister, Young Master Lin not only failed to realize his mistake this time, but instead became even more outrageous.
He replied matter-of-factly, "What? Isn't this normal for couples? We're not in a public place, but in a private car. What's wrong with us?"
Ah Yu blushed with embarrassment and said irritably, "But the driver is a person too!"
Lin Xingmian glanced coldly at the driver's rearview mirror and asked him, "Do you think there's a problem with us?"
The driver chuckled awkwardly, "Young master, I was focused on driving and didn't know anything."
Lin Xingmian withdrew her gaze with satisfaction.
Xu Zhiyu was speechless.
Okay, okay... okay.
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A line of eye-catching black cars slowly drove into Yunyue Villa.
Since getting involved with Xingmian, Ayu has lost count of how many times she has ridden in a Maybach. She is not very interested in cars, only that this car is very expensive and has a very business-like and serious appearance. Every time she sits in it, she unconsciously tenses up.
But the Lin family estate has countless cars like these. At least the cars that came to pick them up today, and even the ones the bodyguards rode in, were all identical Maybachs with consecutive license plates. They were arranged in an orderly fashion on the road according to their license plates.
Looking at this grand spectacle, Ma Bowen felt a mix of emotions.
I can't quite put my finger on it; sometimes I feel a pang of sadness, sometimes a deep sorrow, and sometimes a sense of worry.
The well-dressed bodyguards and the artistic architecture along the roadside created an indescribable sense of disconnect and heaviness in her heart.
The image of her parents' hunched backs and toiling figures seemed to linger before her eyes. She subconsciously reached into her bag, opened the cigarette pack, and just as she touched the cigarette butt, she suddenly snapped back to reality, withdrew her hand, and quietly leaned against the pillow, lost in thought.
The bodyguard in the passenger seat was well-trained and extremely sensitive. He noticed the movements of the passengers in the back seat, thought for a moment, and took the initiative to ask, "Miss Ma, are you thirsty? We have bottled water in the car."
Bowen was surprised that even his small actions had caught their attention, and felt a sense of helplessness from being overly scrutinized.
She smiled politely and replied, "It's alright, I'm not thirsty, no need."
"Thanks."
The bodyguard nodded. While opening the car door for Miss Ma, he caught a very faint smell of tobacco on her, leading him to guess that she might want to smoke. He then added:
"If Ms. Ma wants to smoke, you are welcome to do so. This car will pick you up and drop you off separately, so there's no need to worry about leaving any smell."
The bodyguard made it very clear that this car was specifically for picking her up and dropping her off, so naturally other family members also had their own private cars.
Bowen was still embarrassed to leave an odor in someone else's clean car, so she forced a smile and said, "Thank you for your kindness, but I'm not smoking right now."
After their brief conversation ended, Bowen's gaze gradually shifted to the car in front, where Ayu and her so-called boyfriend were sitting. Bowen was increasingly worried. Ayu was a girl who had been thoroughly worn down by reality. Lin Xingmian and her best friend had grown up in completely different environments. Could these two really make it work?
What was Lin Xingmian's parents' attitude towards this relationship?
If—and she meant if—Ayu really did get together with Xingmian, would she be able to get used to life there? Is a wealthy family, something you only see on TV, really as simple as it seems?
This series of thoughts was so intense that she didn't even notice the increasingly pleasant scenery around her as the car entered the estate.
Bowen couldn't rest easy after thinking it over and over. She decided to talk to Lin Xingmian alone tonight when she had some free time, to hear his thoughts. Ayu was too naive, and she was afraid that Lin Xingmian might become the next Shen Siqing.
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The next day, Ayu woke up naturally.
She sat up abruptly in bed, staring blankly at the bright light streaming through the pale yellow curtains.
Good heavens, what time is it?
Why isn't anyone waking Xingmian up today, it's her college entrance celebration?
Why didn't her alarm clock go off?
The reason she could sleep so soundly at someone else's house was because, during her visit to the resort, Xu Zhiyu discovered a room that was completely out of place with the others.
This was specially prepared by Lin Xingmian for her. According to her sister's decorating preferences, she asked the designer to design this room in a colorful and vibrant way, which her sister liked. It was a room full of life and pink.
This is her room.
That's why she felt a sense of belonging as soon as she touched the bed and slept soundly until dawn.
Xu Zhiyu took out her phone and saw that it was already 10 o'clock!
She threw off the covers, hastily slipped on her slippers, and rushed out the door. She clattered down the stairs and stood in the living room, staring blankly at Ma Bowen, who was sitting at the coffee table.
"Why didn't any of you call me? You were all done with your makeup on... Where's Xingmian?"
Xu Zhiyu, her hair disheveled and still dazed from just waking up, stood in the living room, scratching her back.
Ma Bowen got up at around 6 a.m. She did some work first, and then came out to find that Lin Xingmian had also gotten up and was helplessly letting the stylist do her thing.
The two had a deep conversation last night after Ah Yu went to sleep. After the conversation, she had a lot of different opinions about him, but she still didn't completely trust him.
Ma Bo asked, "His dad has already called him to the hotel. Before he left, the kid told us not to disturb your sleep."
"?" Ah Yu tilted her chin in disbelief. "He told you not to bother him, so you didn't? When did you start listening to him like this? What if I slept until the afternoon?"
Ah Yu's manner of speaking was funny, and Bo Wen couldn't help but laugh: "Haha, your boyfriend said he understands you. You sleep until ten o'clock at the latest. I was thinking that if you didn't get up after ten o'clock, I would go and wake you up."
She pronounced "your boyfriend" slowly and heavily, with a sour expression.
“Don’t listen to him, what does a kid like him know about what’s important…” Xu Zhiyu looked Bo Wen up and down, puzzled, “Didn’t we buy this outfit at the mall?”
She sat down next to Bowen with a delighted smile, her eyes shining: "You dressed up so beautifully!"
Bowen was wearing a black V-neck evening gown. The upper body was a light suit jacket with mid-length sleeves and rolled-up cuffs. The lower body was made of thick black tulle with uneven layers. The skirt trailed on the ground, and her high heels were faintly visible.
Her hair was parted in a 3/7 ratio and styled in a full updo with two simple hairpins. This perfectly complemented her capable and professional demeanor, creating a harmonious and comfortable look.
A girl's praise always makes people happier. Upon receiving praise from his best friend, Bowen quickly said, "We're going to the mall to buy dresses. We've already thought of everything. The banquet starts at noon, so stop dawdling. All the beauty consultants are waiting for you to get up. Hurry up and go pick out a dress!"
It turned out that Xingmian had already thought of this, but he didn't tell Ayu in advance last night because he was afraid that his sister would be affected by this. In fact, it didn't matter to him whether she changed her dress or not. As long as she could come and was willing to accompany him and stand in his sight, Lin Xingmian was already very, very satisfied.
After Bo Wen finished speaking, several relaxed and stylish middle-aged men and women emerged from the last room on the first floor, waving and smiling at her: "Miss Xu, we're in this room~"
They spoke very softly, as if afraid of disturbing the housekeeper inside the house.
Perhaps it was because the nannies moved very quietly, and the only noise in the house was that of Xu Zhiyu.
Her yawns were like those of a wolf, her slippers slapped loudly, she stretched...
"Oh~"
She couldn't help but cheer softly as she entered the room.
The dazzling array of beautiful dresses instantly woke her up from her drowsiness.
Stylist: "Ms. Xu, please pick one you like first, and then we'll design your look."
Ah Yu's eyes sparkled as she gazed at the beautiful, bling-bling dresses. She said blankly, "I need to go wash up first..."
She turned to look at the stylish men and women, feeling that they were not stylists but magicians. They were dressed differently from ordinary people, but they were very kind, beautiful, and smelled nice.
Makeup artist: "Haha, okay. You pick out a dress you like first, and while you're washing up, we can discuss your makeup and outfit."
She nodded thoughtfully, and then, among all the beautiful dresses, she accurately pointed to the one that Lin Xingmian liked the most.
The magicians in the room burst into laughter simultaneously.
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"The guests have almost all arrived, sir."
Derek checked the list. "All the important guests on the list are here."
Lin Shukai glanced at his son, who was sitting on the sofa tapping on his phone, and seemed to understand.
He asked Derek, "Has Xu Zhiyu arrived?"
Derek hesitated: "Um... Miss Xu seems to still be on her way."
Lin Shukai: "Then we'll wait for her."
It was past midnight, but the master had spoken, and Derek bowed to acknowledge it.
The boy who seemed not to be listening but was actually listening raised an eyebrow, then his expression relaxed.
Lin Shukai: "Your grandfather has arrived. Come with me to the door to greet him."
Lin Xingmian instinctively resisted, but given that his father's words had been relatively pleasant, he frowned and reluctantly got up to walk to his father's side: "Let's go pick up Grandpa."
The graduation banquet was held in the banquet hall on the second floor of the hotel. The west hall was set out with desserts and drinks, where all the celebrities and dignitaries waited and exchanged pleasantries.
For many people, such occasions are the best opportunities to expand their network.
Of course, those who receive an invitation from the Lin family are usually of high status and position.
Lin Xingmian and her father took the elevator directly down to the first floor. Several dark-colored cars were parked downstairs, and some of her mother's relatives got off one after another.
My mother's relatives are different from my father's business partners. The men have a noble air about them, and the women are elegant, composed, and relaxed, with an inherent nobility and self-confidence.
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