Chapter 42 The Drama Queen in Romance Variety Show 15: Male Lead #4?
In fact, He Xin invited Lin Qiao to dinner tonight. She set the time, the table, and ordered three dishes.
Lin Qiao glanced at him but did not make a move.
He Xin softened her tone: "Your older brother went out during the day and won't be home until tonight. It was his birthday last night and you weren't there, so Mom prepared a birthday present for you. We'll go get it together after dinner, and you can give it to him as a token of your appreciation."
She arranged everything carefully, afraid that she might not have done anything quite right.
Lin Qiao raised her eyes: "You asked me out just to talk about this?"
He Xin was slightly taken aback. Although they were mother and son, she didn't know when Lin Qiao's eyes had become cold, and she even began to hesitate when facing him.
"There are so many people in the family, it's not easy to talk to them. You haven't eaten with me in a long time either."
Lin Qiao glanced at the few light dishes on the table. He vaguely remembered that ever since he started elementary school, He Xin had stopped asking him what he wanted to eat for dinner. She would have the driver ask Lin Qingsheng and Lin Xibai for their opinions so that she could prepare dinner at home.
Now, he doesn't even want to drink water.
Lin Qiao didn't beat around the bush: "There's nothing I want to eat, I'll go back now."
He Xin immediately grabbed his hand after hearing this: "Qiao Yu."
Lin Qiao lowered her eyes and looked at her hand.
Feeling lost, He Xin let go of his hand and whispered to him, "Qiao Yu, how old are you? Why are you still acting like a child with me?"
Lin Qiao sat back down in her seat: "I'll wait for you to finish eating."
To be honest, He Xin didn't have an appetite either. She mainly wanted to use this as an excuse to talk to Lin Qiao, as she was worried that there were eavesdroppers at home.
The restaurant was a great place to eat. It's conveniently located, and the semi-private seating is within the budget of most people.
He Xin ate her food slowly, then changed the subject: "Don't go on that variety show when you're home. Your older brother has been studying abroad for so many years, and now he has to help your dad manage the company. Do you want to apply to study under your older brother?"
After hearing these words, Lin Qiao remained silent for a long time. Suddenly, she tugged at the corner of her mouth and laughed without making a sound: "I've been with the company for several years now, starting as an intern with nothing to my name. Dad also told you that he's going to promote me in the next few months, right?"
At this time, He Xin asked him to study next to Lin Qingsheng.
He Xin knew the logic was contradictory and didn't have time to fill in the gaps. She stared intently at Lin Qiaoyu: "Since this period is so crucial, why are you not at the company but instead going on variety shows to fool around? What if you anger your father?"
Lin Qiaoyu: "I'm on annual leave."
His eyes revealed more detachment.
He Xin took a breath, her hand supporting her temple: "You don't listen to a word I'm saying. Aren't I doing this for your own good?"
Lin Qiao didn't want to go back.
He Xin muttered to herself, "You know, your dad wants to groom your older brother to be his successor. All I ask for is family harmony; I dare not ask for anything more."
Her words subtly reminded Lin Qiao to be cautious and not to covet what didn't belong to him.
However, Lin Qiao's actions were contrary to her expectations. From the moment he joined the company, his brilliance was undeniable. He didn't like to smile, yet he was adept at managing relationships with those around him. His work performance and interpersonal skills far surpassed those of his contemporaries, especially Lin Xibai.
This shows that he can handle the conflict between the brothers if he wants to; after all, all He Xin wants is a superficial peace.
Unfortunately, Lin Qiao was stubborn about this matter. No matter how He Xin tried to persuade him, he became less and less talkative and even seemed impatient when listening, let alone taking any action.
Lin Qiao's expression remained unchanged, her voice icy: "Since you're here for dinner tonight, enjoy your meal."
He Xin wanted to say something, but Lin Qiao crossed her arms, closed her eyes, and refused to listen or look, completely unmoved by reason.
The air pressure around him subtly decreased, and his heart pounded faster, pounding against his nerves.
Concealing his talents and backing down are no longer the moves he's made.
He is not the illegitimate child Lin Qingsheng mentioned, and has no obligation to make way for Lin Qingsheng.
Hearing He Xin pick up the knife and fork again, Lin Qiao almost ground her back teeth to powder.
Whether she wants to be a virtuous wife and a considerate stepmother is her business.
The feedback from He Xin tonight made his trip back on the first day after Lin Qingsheng's birthday worthwhile.
When Lin Qiaoyu opened her eyes again, the darkness in her eyes had eased somewhat.
It was at this moment that he vaguely heard someone's name.
"Are you Yun Chiyi?"
Yun Chiyi was listening intently to Lin Qiaoyu's changing expression when a girl suddenly popped out from her right, blocking her view.
She almost forgot that the big fan who appeared several times in the novel would also appear here.
The girl looked her over and asked again, "Are you Yun Chiyi?"
Yun Chiyi raised an eyebrow: "Which Yun Chiyi? Not long ago, someone said I looked like her. Is she a very popular celebrity or something?"
It's not exactly hot, but it's definitely a bit of a black paste.
The girl began to doubt herself, taking out the pictures on her phone and comparing them repeatedly. How could there be such a similar person, and both of them were extremely beautiful?
There were no shots of Yun Chiyi in the afternoon's live broadcast. The production team explained that she was sick and needed to go out for an IV drip, so the person in front of her was most likely her.
However, this is not a hospital.
The girl said firmly, "You are Yun Chiyi. Weren't you sick?"
Yun Chiyi only learned that she was sick, and she couldn't help but cough. She said weakly, "I'm really not her."
Another tall figure barged in. Lin Qiao, her face as cold as ice, looked down at Yun Chiyi and asked, "What are you doing here?"
Yun Chiyi smiled and said, "You look familiar. You're the fourth male lead in that Secret Garden drama recently."
Unexpectedly, she saw Yun Chiyi and Lin Qiaoyu here again. The girl was confused and stood blankly to the side watching the two of them.
Lin Qiaoyu grabbed her hand and pulled her away from her seat, taking two steps away.
Startled, Chu Xiang stood up and asked, "Wait, where are you taking Xiaoyi?"
Yun Chiyi grabbed his fingers: "Yeah, what are you doing?"
He Xin also rushed over and immediately recognized the pretty girl in front of her. She had a lot of interaction with Lin Qiao on the variety show.
Lin Qiao forcibly took Yun Chiyi away. She stumbled and grabbed his arm, then turned to Chu Xiang and said, "Sister Xiangxiang, I'll call you again if I need anything."
The words were spoken lightly, but Chu Xiang's brows furrowed with worry, and her heart was in her throat.
They took the elevator downstairs and hurried to the street. Yun Chiyi forcefully shook off his hand and rubbed her wrist uncomfortably.
"Lin Qiaoyu, what are you doing? How did I run into you here? I haven't even finished my meal."
Lin Qiao looked at her coldly: "You saw me a long time ago, didn't you?"
Yun Chiyi's voice rose slightly: "But I didn't bother you like this."
Lin Qiao, having sheathed her sharp gaze, turned her head and walked ahead. Yun Chiyi chuckled and jogged after her.
"I heard from the director that you had something urgent to do. It seems that our urgent matters are all about having a good meal."
Lin Qiao slowed down: "You haven't finished your dinner yet?"
Yun Chiyi nodded vigorously: "Yes, I had just sat down when I saw you and that lady come in."
Lin Qiao said in a nonchalant tone, "That's my mother."
Yun Chiyi suddenly realized: "So it's Auntie."
She walked beside me, lifting her skirt, a hint of allure subtly playing on her lips: "You pulled me down, where are we going now?"
Lin Qiao used her as a cover, otherwise He Xin would definitely have made him go and get the gift for Lin Qingsheng later.
At this moment, his slender fingers tapped on the phone screen: "Let's find a place to have dinner."
Yun Chiyi asked, "Eating again?"
Lin Qiao didn't answer, searching for information: "What do you want to eat?"
Yun Chiyi put aside her doubts and immediately told her her idea: "Barbecue!"
After leaving the car with He Xin, Lin Qiao and another car took Yun Chiyi to a place four or five kilometers away.
In the car, Chu Xiang called, anxiously inquiring about Yun Chiyi's situation.
Yun Chiyi glanced at Lin Qiaoyu's shoulder out of the corner of her eye and said softly, "It's nothing. He asked me for a favor. Now we're looking for a place to take a walk and have some late-night snacks."
Her voice carried a hint of laughter, which finally put Chu Xiang at ease.
As soon as he hung up the phone, Lin Qiaoyu's phone also started vibrating like a cicada's chirp. He glanced at the caller ID and then hung up immediately.
He Xin kept calling, and Lin Qiao finally answered on the third try.
"explain."
He Xin felt a little choked up, but forced herself to say, "Don't forget to get your things."
Lin Qiaoyu said, "We'll see."
Each time the answer was a refusal, He Xin instantly understood what he meant and began to worry again, planning to call him one last time after a while.
Lin Qiao turned around and found Yun Chiyi staring at him with a silly grin. He took out her phone and handed it to her to unlock: "Unlock."
Yun Chiyi asked in confusion, "What? Are you worried I'll take pictures of you secretly? I'm not that kind of person."
At the same time, she suppressed a smile and pressed her fingerprint.
Lin Qiaoyu's expression remained unchanged: "I'm going to turn off my phone now. I'll give you my phone number. You can use your phone to make the payment later. Contact me afterward and I'll transfer the money to you."
She already has...
Yun Chiyi felt a little guilty and bit her lip: "Wait..."
She reached out to grab it, but Lin Qiao and Changzhi moved quickly, entering the number to save it, only to find that it already had a note inside.
His icy gaze fixed on him: "Male Number Four?"
The notes were still fresh, how did she get caught red-handed? Yun Chiyi pursed her lips and tried to snatch them away, but Lin Qiao raised his hand and she shamelessly fell into his arms.
His legs were all muscular, and she stared into his eyes with a mixture of surprise and panic, like a wild fox that had accidentally wandered into the yard.
Those eyes were both alluring and innocent, even more beautiful than amber. Lin Qiao covered her eyes with his hand and lifted her off his body with the other.
How did you get my number?
Yun Chiyi confessed truthfully: "I took your phone last time and called my agent."
After she finished speaking, her soft lips curled into a beautiful arc, the unspoken message being, "Praise me quickly."
Lin Qiao, a man of few words, simply replied, "Mm." He actually turned off his phone.
Yun Chiyi pouted, feeling wronged.
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