Chapter 75 Secretly Enjoying Your Cheap Husband is a Master of Driving...
Ling Xinyao lay in bed, but couldn't fall asleep.
She tossed and turned restlessly a few times, finally gritting her teeth and sitting up to pick up her phone from the bedside table.
Opening the message interface, it displays her conversation with an unknown number.
"Ling Xinyao, do you want to know who your biological parents are?"
"Who are you?"
"Who I am is not important, who you are is what matters."
"Why are you suddenly telling me all this? What exactly do you want?!"
Faced with her questioning, the unknown number did not answer, but only replied meaningfully: "In the US, Bing City, the Qiao family is currently searching for their youngest daughter who went missing in China more than ten years ago. Ling Xinyao, whether you can seize this opportunity depends on yourself."
Her anxious gaze swept over the cold words, and Ling Xinyao's brows furrowed deeper and deeper. She couldn't help but mutter under her breath, "M Country... Bing City... Qiao Family..."
She opened her browser and searched for information related to Bing City and the Qiao family.
What came into view were reports from the media in Country M. Ling Xinyao opened several to read, her eyes widening in disbelief.
My youngest daughter went missing in China more than a decade ago...
She took a deep breath, her hands trembling slightly. Suppressing the surge of excitement within her, Ling Xinyao continued searching for news related to the missing daughter of the Qiao family.
The first one to appear was a report from more than a decade ago.
More than a decade ago, the Qiao family actually lost a young daughter in China!
The report said that after their youngest daughter went missing, the Qiao family spent a lot of manpower and resources searching for her, but they were unable to find her.
This devastated Mrs. Qiao, who fell seriously ill and soon passed away.
Mr. Qiao was suffering from the pain of losing both his daughter and his wife, and he became despondent, looking several years older than before.
The little girl looks only two years old; she is fair-skinned and adorable.
Ling Xinyao stared intently at the girl in the photo, as if she were seeing her own childhood self through the screen.
She was adopted by Ling's parents when she was five years old. Before that, she grew up in an orphanage.
Although the orphanages in Beijing had good facilities, they also cared for a large number of orphans. Ling Xinyao didn't even have a single photograph taken back then, and now she has no idea what she looked like as a child.
However, the outline of the girl in the photo does... resemble her somewhat.
Ling Xinyao's heart suddenly warmed.
That's the US country, and that's the richest man there!
Much better than the Ling family, which is on the verge of bankruptcy!
She bit her lower lip, shifting her gaze from the girl in the photo to a row of phone numbers below it.
The phone number reads: "If you have any information about my daughter, please feel free to contact me anytime. This number will always be answered immediately."
More than a decade has passed. Will that phone call still go through?
Ling Xinyao stared intently at the line of numbers, remaining motionless for a long time.
To be fair, Mr. and Mrs. Ling treated her very well, not caring at all that she was an adopted daughter, and took meticulous care of her from a young age. Even the return of their biological daughter, Ling Shu, did not shake her position in the Ling family.
In the past, Ling Xinyao proudly believed that her parents were the best parents in the world.
If it were her at that time, she would never have considered going to her biological parents.
However, now...
Ling Xinyao's face was full of struggle.
She sat there in the dim morning light until a series of knocks on the door startled her from her daze.
Ling's father shouted from outside the door, "The makeup artist has arrived, and the clothes have been delivered. Xinyao, come out and get dressed."
As if a soap bubble had been popped in an instant, Ling Xinyao shuddered, and the reluctance and longing in her eyes faded away instantly.
To make matters worse, Ling's father, standing outside the door, added fuel to the fire: "President Zhou is being incredibly hospitable, inviting us to lunch at his private restaurant. You should cherish this opportunity and dress up nicely!"
Ling Xinyao put down her phone, looked towards the door, her eyes dark and brooding.
Ling's father, standing outside the door, seemed to sense her reluctance and lowered his voice: "Xinyao, Mr. Zhou is a bit older, but he has a kind and gentle personality and genuinely likes you. Listen to your father's advice; this is the best choice right now. Don't be stubborn anymore, okay?"
Ling Xinyao's lips curled into a mocking smile.
Is this the best option she can have right now?
Just three months ago, she clearly chose a man of Sheng Yun Shen's caliber. Now, Ling Shu has taken away the prestige that belonged to her, yet she has to condescend to accompany an old man who is widowed and has a child.
No... she can't do it.
She might have had a better choice!
The confusion in Ling Xinyao's eyes gradually faded, replaced by determination.
She replied obediently, "Okay, Dad, I'll get up right away."
Ling's father, standing at the door, gave a satisfied "hmm," and his footsteps gradually faded into the distance.
Ling Xinyao picked up her phone again, took a deep breath, and dialed the number below the photo.
The few seconds it took to get the call connected felt like centuries.
Finally, the call was connected, and a mature voice from a middle-aged man answered: "Hello, who is this?"
-
It's still the same white pebble beach, but the mood of the visitors has changed drastically.
The waves, as clear and transparent as glass, continued to lap against the rocky beach, producing a pleasant sound.
Ling Shu rolled up her trouser legs and strolled along the water's edge. The waves occasionally licked her toes, bringing a unique warm touch.
Her gaze was fixed on the pebble beach at her feet, and if she saw a pretty little stone, she would bend down and pick it up.
In no time, she had collected a handful of small stones, holding them in her hands in all sorts of colors, like a handful of colorful candies.
As Ling Shu examined the stones in her hand, she muttered to herself, "Light red, light pink, snow white, pale green..."
It seems that some light purple stones are still missing.
Just as the thought crossed her mind, a slender hand reached out and placed a few pale purple pebbles in her palm.
Now, all the candy colors are collected.
Sheng Yun Shen smiled calmly: "I guessed."
He was following behind Ling Shu while she was focused on picking up stones.
With a casual glance, the colors and types of stones on the beach were already categorized and listed. Sheng Yun Shen, with his hands in his pockets, silently counted the stones that Ling Shu had picked up.
She was very careful in her selection, looking at all kinds of colors, but she couldn't find any light purple ones.
Midway through, Sheng Yunshen deliberately walked a little further away, picked up some light purple stones, put them in her hand, and kept his merit and fame hidden.
Ling Shu looked down at his half-wet pants and raised her eyebrows slightly: "Did you pick these stones up from the sea?"
"Um."
Sheng Yun nodded and pointed to the sea not far away, "There are many light purple stones over there, more than on the beach."
Ling Shu looked over and said, "It's quite deep over there."
A person in a vegetative state who has just recovered is already acting so recklessly; isn't he afraid of being swept away by the waves?
Sheng Yunshen smiled and said, "I have long legs."
Ling Shu: "..."
Showing off and being vain.
I never expected him to be like this, Sheng Yun Shen.
She suppressed a laugh, bent down, quickly scooped up some seawater, and sprinkled it on him.
Caught off guard, Sheng Yun Shen couldn't dodge: "Ah."
He became more serious. "Ling Shu, are you sure you want to compete with me in this?"
Ling Shu raised an eyebrow: "Let's compete."
Sheng Yun Shen also bent down, quickly scooped up a handful of water, and splashed it at Ling Shu.
Ling Shu was prepared and easily dodged the attack, walking briskly along the rocky beach, leaving behind a trail of laughter.
Sheng Yunshen's eyes curved into crescents as he strode after him.
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Ling Xinyao cautiously pushed open the door to her parents' bedroom and peeked inside.
Seeing that no one was in the bedroom, she breathed a sigh of relief and tiptoed in.
Ling Xinyao walked quickly to the dressing table, bent down, and rummaged through the drawers.
As she searched, she kept glancing back at the door, her face clearly showing her guilty conscience.
Soon, she found what she wanted, her face lit up with joy, and she couldn't wait to put it in her pocket.
She tiptoed away as she had slipped in, leaving quickly and quietly.
The drawer was crammed full of odds and ends. Ling Xinyao rummaged through it for a while, but only took a passport and left everything else untouched.
She hurried back to her room, locked the door, and then, with a sigh of relief, took out her passport and examined it carefully.
The more she looked, the more satisfied she became.
Just then, someone knocked on the door.
Ling's mother's voice rang out from outside the door: "Xinyao, are you there? Why didn't you open the door just now?"
Ling Xinyao's expression froze. She quickly hid her passport under her pillow and walked over to open the door as if nothing had happened: "Mom, I was in the bathroom just now and didn't hear you knocking."
Standing at the door, Ling's mother did not doubt her explanation: "I see. The clothes are ironed. Go and choose some."
Ling Xinyao nodded obediently: "Okay, Mom, I'll wash my face and then go."
"good."
Ling's mother nodded, and although she was about to leave, she hesitated and stopped, turning back. "Xinyao... are you... angry with your parents?"
Ling Xinyao wore a perfect smile: "No, Mom, don't overthink it."
Ling's mother hesitated for a moment, then finally sighed, "He really is a very caring person. Before his wife passed away, he was the most comfortable socialite in Beijing..."
A hint of impatience flashed in Ling Xinyao's eyes.
She feels nauseous whenever she hears the words "General Manager Zhou".
She doesn't need to be caring at an older age.
She only wants to be superior to others, to have the most prestigious position. If the Ling family can't give her that, then she shouldn't blame her for seeking it elsewhere.
Despite her growing impatience, Ling Xinyao's face remained impeccable, her smile still flawless, even revealing a perfectly timed hint of shyness: "Mom, I know you're all doing this for my own good... I'll be right there."
"Okay, Mom will wait for you in the living room."
Seeing how cooperative she was, Ling's mother felt relieved and turned to leave with satisfaction.
Ling Xinyao stood at the door of the room, watching her mother leave, her gaze heavy.
Once she confirmed that Ling's mother had disappeared around the corner, she quickly returned to the room, took out a bag, and put the passport and other valuables under the pillow inside.
After tidying up, she carried her bag and walked lightly out of the room.
Then, without hesitation, he walked towards the back door.
Like a bird that has been imprisoned for a long time and is eager to leave and return to freedom.
No one in the Ling family even noticed her departure.
"Xinyao? Xinyao?"
"Huh, where did everyone go?"
Another half hour passed, and when Ling's parents saw that Ling Xinyao had not appeared for a long time, they came back to the room to urge her, only to find that she had disappeared.
-
After playing at Baishitan until the afternoon, Ling Shu felt a little hungry.
Sheng Yun Shen then suggested, "How about we drive out to eat? There's a fishing village not far from Liuli Island; their spicy stir-fried crab is amazing."
"Huh."
Ling Shu's interest was immediately piqued, and she asked curiously, "How did you know?"
Sheng Yun Shen didn't explain, he just smiled and said, "Come out with me, and you can have fun without worry. I promise I'll take care of everything for you."
Ling Shu was more than happy to oblige: "Alright then, tour guide, please lead the way."
Sheng Yun Shen extended his hand to her in an invitation.
Ling Shu stepped forward and took his hand in a natural and generous manner.
The two intertwined their fingers again and walked together toward the villa.
On the way, Ling Shu wanted to call Guan Mengxing to ask her to have dinner together. But no one answered the phone; Guan Mengxing was probably busy.
Even calling him was unsuccessful.
Ling Shu couldn't help but wonder, "Could they be together?"
These two disliked each other yesterday, but today they're actually acting together?
It's really quite bizarre.
Sheng Yun Shen chuckled: "Perhaps, something happened between the two of them without our knowledge."
He raised their clasped hands and gently shook them. "To others, we're probably strangers who've known each other for less than a day."
Ling Shu feigned surprise: "Oh, stranger, why are you holding my hand?"
Sheng Yun Shen continued to smile: "Hold hands a little longer, and you'll get to know each other better."
As he spoke these words, his bright eyes were fixed intently on her, as if she were the only person in the world worthy of his attention.
Ling Shu initially thought nothing of it, but after being looked at like that, her cheeks inexplicably felt hot.
She glanced ahead, then somewhat awkwardly let go of his hand: "We're here. Let's go, get in the car."
After chatting for a short while, the two returned to the villa and parked their car right next to the door.
Sheng Yun Shen stopped teasing her, took out his car keys from his bag, and unlocked the car door.
He naturally sat in the driver's seat and gestured for Ling Shu to get in the car.
Ling Shu sat in the passenger seat and curiously turned to look at him: "I thought you would let me drive."
After all, Sheng Yun Shen only recovered yesterday.
From both a moral and logical standpoint, it seems unreasonable for him to be the one driving.
While fastening his seatbelt, Sheng Yun Shen calmly explained, "You haven't driven a car when you go out recently. Ling Shu, you probably don't like driving."
Yes, she really doesn't like driving.
In the apocalypse, all memories related to driving are filled with panic and bloodshed. Whenever she touches the steering wheel, she can't help but recall those past experiences.
She never offered to drive when we went out before.
But she never said it out loud, or even considered it.
She thought no one would notice.
Sheng Yun Shen chuckled: "I guessed. I'm honored that I guessed right."
He skillfully started the engine, his smile growing even brighter. "It's quite a coincidence, your cheap husband is a very good driver."
As he spoke, the car drove off steadily.
Seeing Sheng Yun Shen's posture, Ling Shu leaned back comfortably and squinted her eyes with pleasure.
Before she could speak, Sheng Yun Shen turned on Bluetooth and started playing soft, soothing music.
"It takes about forty minutes to drive there from here, you can take a break."
Ling Shu's eyelashes trembled slightly. She wanted to ask, "How did you know I wanted to sleep again?" but the question lingered in her mouth and she ultimately didn't say it.
Perhaps, there's no need to ask anymore.
That's how well he understands her.
Just as Ling Shu was about to close her eyes to rest, her phone suddenly vibrated.
It was a call from Butler Wang.
"Miss Ling, I just received news that Ling Xinyao has run away from home!"
The sleepiness vanished instantly. Ling Shu opened her eyes, quite surprised: "So fast?"
It happened much earlier than she had imagined.
Is Ling Xinyao really that impatient?
Butler Wang was taken aback: "Quickly?...Miss Ling, you knew all along that she would run away from home?"
Ling Xinyao's parents raised her for over twenty years. Didn't Ling Xinyao feel any attachment or reluctance in her heart?
"I see……"
Butler Wang pondered for a moment, "According to what I've heard, President Ling seems to be actively pushing Ling Xinyao to go on blind dates."
"A blind date? No wonder she ran away."
Ling Shu understood, and shook her head helplessly, "Never mind, it's all fate, no need to worry about it."
This is the fate that Ling Xinyao chose herself.
Butler Wang sighed and then asked, "Miss Ling, speaking of which, what exactly happened after the Ling family broke into Liuli Island last night? Is there anything I can do?"
Ling Shu couldn't help but turn her head to look at Sheng Yun Shen, who was focused on driving, and hesitated for two seconds.
Butler Wang's words reminded her that the Sheng family was still unaware that Sheng Yun Shen had awakened from his vegetative state.
Right now, only she, Guan Mengxing, Chen Zui, caregivers Xiao Jia and Xiao Yi, and the Ling family know about this.
The Ling family was terrified and naturally wouldn't tell anyone.
Guan Mengxing and Shen Zui are not the type to publicize their relationship.
As for Xiao Jia and Xiao Yi, they're probably still in the villa crying their eyes out, celebrating President Sheng's new life.
Ling Shu was undecided at this moment, wondering whether she should tell Butler Wang about it.
Once Steward Wang found out, the Sheng family also found out.
Whether it's Qin Hong, Sheng Zhujun, or Sheng Yunqi, they'll probably arrive as soon as possible.
Sheng Yunshen felt her gaze, turned to look at her, and shook his head slightly.
Ling Shu respected his thoughts, looked away, and replied naturally, "It's nothing. I scolded them, and they slunk away."
"That's good."
Butler Wang didn't think much of it.
After hanging up the phone, Ling Shu asked Sheng Yun Shen, "Why don't you want to tell your family about Su Xing?"
Sheng Yun Shen turned the steering wheel with both hands and said calmly, "Let's wait a few more days."
Ling Shu pursed her lips.
She knew in her heart that Sheng Yun Shen's awakening was not just a simple case of a person recovering from a vegetative state.
He was once the pillar of the Sheng family and its most powerful core.
After he was in a car accident and became a vegetable, the Sheng family went through a long period of chaos. Later, with Ling Shu's help, they were able to regain their footing.
Now, the vegetative patient has awakened, and the king has returned.
Once this news is told to the Sheng family, it means that Sheng Yun Shen will once again take over the heavy responsibility of leading the Sheng family.
Three months later, the situation in Beijing's business district has changed a lot, and he will inevitably have to spend a lot of time and effort to sort everything out again.
He'll probably be so busy he'll be nowhere to be seen all day.
There will never be another opportunity like this to drive her around.
Ling Shu relaxed her shoulders slightly, closed her eyes, and smiled.
Let's just treat this as a proper vacation.
Perhaps because she was so relaxed, Ling Shu actually fell asleep.
She was only woken up by Sheng Yun Shen when they arrived at their destination.
Sheng Yunshen smiled at her, casually put sunglasses and a hat on her, and pointed to the unbridled sunlight outside: "It's very sunny, wearing sunglasses will make you more comfortable."
Ling Shu raised her hand to adjust her sunglasses: "Thank you."
She was used to being rough around the edges in the apocalypse and was used to carrying weapons, but not to carrying sunglasses and a sun hat.
Fortunately, Sheng Yunshen took care of her.
Sheng Yun Shen also put on a pair of sunglasses, covering his handsome eyebrows and eyes.
The two got out of the car together. He walked ahead and led her toward a small restaurant by the sea.
It's not peak tourist season now, so there aren't many tourists in the town; they just gather in small groups.
The small restaurant is located by the sea, next to a stretch of golden sand. Sitting on the terrace outside the restaurant, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the sea and sky merging into one.
Ling Shu handed over the task of ordering food to Sheng Yun Shen and went to sit on the terrace first.
A gentle sea breeze blew, like the softest caress, perfectly dispelling the heat of the blazing sun. Ling Shu comfortably squinted her eyes, resting her chin on her hand, casually surveying the surrounding scenery.
Her gaze sharpened slightly when she inadvertently saw two people walking by on the street.
Isn't that Guan Mengxing and Shen Zui?
Guan Mengxing had a band-aid on her face, and Chen Zui's arm was wrapped in gauze, making them look like they had just been in a fight. But the two of them were walking side by side, very close, so it was clear that they hadn't been fighting each other.
As always, Chenzui remained expressionless, her head bowed, making it impossible to discern her true feelings.
Guan Mengxing stood beside him, hands on her hips, talking incessantly, seemingly...
Feeling pretty good?
Ling Shu could hardly believe what she was seeing. She took off her sunglasses and looked at it carefully several times before she dared to confirm it.
It's only been a day, when did the relationship between the two generals become so harmonious?!
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