Chapter 98 Golden Hook Fishing - The Twelve-Part Banquet
"Waaaaah~ Ouch!"
After hearing Mr. Xu admit to their relationship, the supermarket erupted in gasps of surprise.
Xu Zhiyu and Lin Xingmian exchanged a glance, their eyes unconsciously revealing a tacit sweetness.
Aunt Wang: "My God, let me see what kind of boy has managed to snag Mr. Xu, the most lovable man in Huainan Lane!"
After she finished speaking, she ran to Xingmian's side, looked him up and down, and felt that he looked very familiar.
Suddenly, Aunt Wang slapped her forehead, as if suddenly realizing something: "Hey! Aren't you... you know...?"
Lin Xingmian knew that these were neighbors who were very close to his sister, so he abandoned his usual aloofness and took the initiative to extend a hand: "Hello, Lin Xingmian."
Aunt Wang stood there blankly, then instinctively shook hands with him.
Lin Xingmian: "Thank you for taking care of my girlfriend. If you need any help, please feel free to contact me anytime."
Xiaomeng suppressed a laugh, glancing at Ayu repeatedly, as if to say, "Your boyfriend is quite amusing."
Because they don't understand Lin Xingmian, they probably don't know that what Xingmian said, which seemed like a polite remark, was actually the most sincere.
Next, Ayu made some herbal tea for them and invited them to sit on the second floor. Taking advantage of the quiet afternoon with fewer customers, she gave them a general account of the relationship between the two of them. Knowing that they were worried about their parents, she also told them which hospital her parents were currently receiving treatment at.
Although Aunt Wang and Bohe didn't know many couples like this, they congratulated Ayu on his relationship. For older people, they value the other person's family background and conditions more than the love between partners.
They first inquired about Ayu's father, and upon learning that he was receiving medical treatment in Shanghai, and then, upon learning that Lin Xingmian was from Shanghai, they asked him what his parents did for a living, how many houses and cars they owned, and so on.
Xingmian's answer was subtle, but Aunt Wang and Bohe were clearly shocked. They kept praising Ayu for being lucky and saying that she would marry into the family and become a wealthy lady.
Xiaomeng was always the most clear-headed. She observed the natural interaction and eye contact between Boss Xu and the young man, and sincerely said to Boss Xu, "I wish you both a good outcome."
Ah Yu smiled knowingly: "Definitely."
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Lin Xingmian's graduation banquet is scheduled for August 18th.
He didn't apply to Tsinghua University. Among the schools Lin Shukai listed for him, he chose one of the foreign universities with the most holidays and the most flexible schedule.
Two days before the graduation banquet, he and his sister were separated. Xu Zhiyu was busy with the shop on her own, while Lin Xingmian was forced to stay in Shanghai to help prepare for the banquet.
He had it all planned out; he was going to give his sister a surprise when she came to the college entrance celebration banquet on the 18th!
Not only that, he also wanted to take her abroad with him, find a place to live near the school, and live together every day, see each other every day, keep each other company, and never be separated.
Whether his sister wants to travel or simply relax and pursue her hobbies, he will support her.
Thinking this way, his anger at Old Man Lin for making fun of them last time lessened a bit. He cooperated with the stylist to try on the suit he would wear for tomorrow's banquet and couldn't help but call Lin Shukai.
As soon as the call connected, Lin Xingmian said bluntly, "Tomorrow, we'll stick to the plan. My sister's flight is this afternoon. Tell the people who are going to pick her up to keep their mouths shut and not let anything slip."
Lin Shukai said unhappily, "You brat, how dare you talk to me like that?"
"Sister, sister, is there no other person in your heart besides her?"
"Honor..."
"Beep—beep—beep..."
Lin Shukai took his phone down, glanced at the disconnected call, and took a deep breath.
Before he could finish speaking, the kid hung up the phone. It seemed he was still angry about being tricked by the two of them earlier. Lin Shukai shook his head helplessly.
Observing the situation, Derek said, "Master, should I have someone inform the young master tonight?"
Lin Shukai: "Forget it. He's completely preoccupied with Xu Zhiyu right now. Xingmian is already a heavy-hearted person, and if you talk to him about it, he won't be able to sleep tonight."
"That woman finally had a change of heart and came back to see the children. I want to see what kind of life she's been living these past few years!"
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Xu Zhiyu's flight was in the afternoon.
She tidied up the shop in the morning and hired a part-time worker who was paid daily to help watch the shop for a few days. Now she tries to keep the shop open as long as possible and earn as much as she can.
Logically speaking, Xingmian's graduation banquet should have been attended by many respectable people, which would be a great opportunity to broaden her horizons. Therefore, Ayu made an appointment with Ma Bowen in advance, thinking that it might be helpful for her future career development.
Bowen readily agreed and made time for it. He and Ayu even picked out a graduation gift for Xingmian together. The two of them went to the mall to choose a suitable outfit, preparing to experience this high-end banquet.
After the plane landed, the Lin family's car picked them up. Ah Yu frowned slightly as she looked at the tall, dark-skinned men in suits.
Feeling overwhelmed by such an extravagant display, Ma Bowen couldn't help but whisper in her ear, "This is too much... It feels like something out of a TV drama. Is Lin Xingmian's family really that rich? Are you sure he's truly devoted to you?"
Bowen did not treat him any better because of his so-called Young Master Lin's identity. On the contrary, she was even more worried. Her friend had been hurt by a man before, and she was especially worried that this kind of rich young master was just a three-minute fling and would be discarded casually when he got tired of him. How could the innocent Ayu have accepted such pain?
After searching for a long time in the crowd without finding Xingmian, Ayu was a little disappointed.
She replied, "Men in the world are all different, but surely there are a few who know how to be devoted to one person?"
Looking back on her many instances of distrust and giving up halfway through the relationship, Ayu pouted and said, "I'll trust him this once."
Ma Bo knew she was going to say something like "I believe in him" or "He's different from other men" when she asked. She shook her head helplessly. Oh well, at least the Lin family stepped in to help treat Uncle Xu's illness. She could just take it as a chance to see the world of the rich!
The driver directed Ma Bowen, who was traveling with Xu Zhiyu, to another car, and then opened the front door for Ayu—she was greeted by the fragrance of flowers.
Immediately afterwards, a familiar pair of hands presented her with a bouquet of slender, pure white lilies of the valley from inside the car.
It's not the season for lilies of the valley to bloom, so how come there are lilies of the valley blooming so fully and beautifully?
Xu Zhiyu's eyes immediately turned red.
Many people around her know that she likes to tend to flowers and plants, but she has only ever talked to one person about how her favorite flower is the lily of the valley.
She found out something.
She had suspected it before, but had no evidence to confirm it.
Ah Yu took the bouquet, and as she bent down, she saw the person inside opening their arms to her, smiling brightly: "I just saw you looking for me with a furrowed brow, so I deliberately hid in the car, silly sister."
Come into my arms.
At that moment, everything else paled in comparison; only the smile on his face was so vibrant and refreshing.
She pouted and gave a defiant "humph," then got into the car and headed straight for his embrace.
She held the bouquet and rested her chin on Lin Xingmian's shoulder. Xingmian felt the bouquet was getting in the way, so he naturally took it out and placed it in the front seat. Seeing that his sister was very reluctant to part with it, he said mysteriously, "Don't worry, there will be plenty more later."
"Huh?" She tilted her head, now genuinely puzzled. "These flowers aren't blooming this season. Where did you get them? I already think it's rare to find even this small bunch, and you say you have many more..."
Lin Xingmian mimicked her tone: "Want to know? Kiss me."
He gathered some together.
Ah Yu glanced at the driver and their eyes met in the rearview mirror. Suddenly, she felt her head heat up.
She kept moving toward the door handle until she was pressed against the car door, turned her head toward the window, bit her lip, and didn't say a word.
Lin Xingmian: "Sister, count for yourself how many days it's been since we last saw each other. Don't you miss me at all? The moment we meet, you sit so far away from me."
Xu Zhiyu: "..."
Lin Xingmian: "OK, if you can't answer in three seconds that we haven't seen each other for days, then kiss me."
Xu Zhiyu: "What if I answer it correctly?"
Lin Xingmian: "One...two..."
Xu Zhiyu: "One week."
Lin Xingmian: "Three!"
He counted to three and terrified her. Ah Yu stared with wide, panicked eyes: "I told you, I told you! One week! One week!"
Lin Xingmian: "You answered correctly. So it's my turn to kiss you."
"It seems you still care about me, you remember all of this."
Xu Zhiyu: "..."
And so, in broad daylight, under the driver's watchful eye, their usually taciturn young master forcefully pinned a supermarket owner against the car window and kissed him repeatedly.
Before the car even entered the manor, Miss Xu already had many red marks on her neck.
The car was gradually filled with the girl's warm fragrance and the boy's perfume. Ah Yu gritted her teeth, staring at the roof with a look of utter despair, her eyes unfocused and covered with a thick layer of mist.
Her mind seemed to freeze at that moment, with four words constantly floating in her head:
Young and impetuous... Young and impetuous... Young and impetuous...
That's incredible.
The driver in front dared not breathe loudly, trying to minimize his presence.
Ah Yu trembled and endured for a long time, but could no longer bear it. She murmured, "Mianmian."
Lin Xingmian thought that her sister was too comfortable, so she called him so gently. She would call him like that whenever she felt like she was enjoying herself. He was even more pleased, his eyes were tender, and he raised his head and pecked her lips.
But when he lowered his head again, Xu Zhiyu grabbed his wrist, a hint of anger flashing in her eyes: "I'm getting angry."
But he loved his angry sister even more.
He effortlessly broke free from her grasp. Just when Ayu thought Xingmian was about to walk into the line of fire, he simply reached out and pulled her into his arms. Her face was pressed against the boy's Adam's apple, and she had never heard the sound of someone swallowing so clearly before.
What's infuriating is that he even sniffed his fingers in front of her and the driver.
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