Lin Xiaoya was in a rare good mood. She had been drunk all night and hadn't woken up even after the boat had docked.
The ambulance that had been arranged in advance was waiting at the dock. Lin Hongtao helped the weak and feeble Lin Yuan and Lin Mengmeng off the ship and immediately put them on a stretcher.
"Honey, where's Xiaoya?"
The smell of disinfectant relieved her dizziness considerably.
She grabbed Lin Hongtao's hand and pressed him for details about Lin Xiaoya's whereabouts.
"Xiaoya? She should still be asleep. She put in a lot of effort last night to entertain the company's long-time clients!"
Lin Hongtao forced a smile, trying to help Lin Xiaoya out of the predicament.
He has no shortage of professional public relations staff around him, so why would he need his daughter to accompany him for drinks?
But if he didn't say that, Lin Yuan would definitely complain endlessly and find any opportunity to give Lin Xiaoya a hard time.
Sure enough, Lin Yuan closed her eyes indignantly, "That bastard, he only knows how to act cute in front of you!"
Lin Hongtao's Adam's apple bobbed a few times upon hearing this jarring address.
While everyone was busy taking care of Lin Mengmeng, he leaned down and whispered in her ear.
"Lin Yuan, don't think I don't know why you hate her. When you went to great lengths to get your sister into my bed back then, did you ever think about this day?"
Lin Yuan suddenly opened her eyes.
She stared in disbelief at the gentle and refined man before her.
Everyone on the internet knows he's "henpecked." Whether at home or out, he always caters to Lin Yuan and fulfills his responsibilities as a husband meticulously.
Lin Yuan never expected that he had such deep thoughts hidden!
"What, did I say something wrong? I did have feelings for your sister, but in the end I chose you. Why did you do that!"
"Since you haven't thought about the consequences, then I'll show you, and let you see enough!"
Lin Hongtao gritted his teeth and questioned her word by word in her ear.
Lin Yuan gripped the hem of her clothes with both hands, feeling as if a vortex had appeared in the sky above, trying to suck her in, making her dizzy and disoriented.
"After you get Madam into the hospital, give her the best medicine. It doesn't matter if she stays in the hospital for a few more days... We have to make sure the root of the problem is cured!"
Lin Hongtao took out a white handkerchief and wiped away the tears from the corners of Lin Yuan's eyes, then solemnly instructed the people around him.
Lin Yuan wanted to say something, but a sudden, sharp pain shot through her abdomen, so intense that she couldn't utter a sound.
"dad!"
Lin Xiaoya was the last to step out of the cabin.
Seeing Lin Hongtao standing there with a beaming smile on his face on the empty dock, he couldn't help but feel a surge of joy.
"Did you have fun?"
Lin Hongtao put his arm around her shoulder, his face full of concern.
Lin Xiaoya was somewhat flattered and nervously looked around.
"How are they? Are they alright?"
She was the one who administered the drug.
Although I managed to clean up the water cup thoroughly in the chaos, I still couldn't help feeling guilty.
"He's already been taken to the hospital; it's just a case of acclimatization issues, nothing serious. But you, your dark circles are so bad, didn't you sleep well?"
Lin Hongtao's face was clear and bright, as if he had put his mind at ease!
Even his assistant secretary found it somewhat unbelievable.
“Dad, it’s normal to not sleep well with this boat rocking back and forth. Look at you, you’re not much better off than me…”
Lin Xiaoya playfully tiptoed and poked her father's face.
Lin Hongtao took her hand with a look of doting affection.
"Get in the car. Dad is taking you to meet someone. He said he's met you once before and likes you a lot. Dad thinks you should consider it!"
His cunning and calculating demeanor gradually made Lin Xiaoya's smile disappear.
Fine beads of sweat broke out on my back.
So that's what Dad was planning!
What makes you fall in love with me at first sight?
He clearly lost the negotiation and did me a favor, didn't he?
Lin Xiaoya quickly considered how to refuse such a "heartfelt offer," and hesitated slightly in her tracks.
Lin Hongtao said, "You've always wanted to study abroad, right? How about you leave next semester?"
He put it very subtly.
He was practically about to blurt out, "I'm escaping my aunt's control."
But Lin Xiaoya was horrified when she heard it.
"No, Dad, I don't want to go abroad. I just want to stay by your side. I'd be content even if it's just serving you tea and water!"
Lin Xiaoya stood there, head down, and answered softly.
Lin Hongtao gently leaned down, "Silly girl, all Dad wants is for you to be happy and make up for all the years I've neglected you. If you don't want to go, then you don't have to go!"
For a moment, Lin Xiaoya couldn't tell whether he was trying to test her or if he really had ulterior motives.
He opened his mouth, but couldn't utter a single word.
She desperately hoped that the "person" her father was talking about was Lu Yi, but Lu Yi probably didn't even remember what she looked like anymore!
Sitting in the spacious and luxurious car, Lin Xiaoya felt no joy whatsoever.
Instead, her thoughts drifted back, and she missed the time she spent with Lu Yi and Liang Shiyue terribly.
She opened her phone, found Lu Yi's number, and dialed it, but then quickly pulled back as if she had been electrocuted.
After several attempts, I still didn't have the courage.
Just as her eyes were filled with tears, a phone call came in, and she answered it without thinking.
"Xiaoya, are you free now?"
When Lin Xiaoya heard that it was Qin Fengying, her expression became very complicated.
Fortunately, the car had already arrived at its destination. Lin Xiaoya responded a few times, then stood up and pointed to her phone at Lin Hongtao.
"Go on! Come over when the others arrive!"
Lin Hongtao had a smile on his face, his eyes full of love and affection for his daughter.
His smile vanished after she got out of the car with her phone in her hand.
He beckoned behind him with his finger, "Xiao Li, have someone follow her and see who she's in contact with!"
...
At this moment, Lin Xiaoya was trying to ease the fear in her heart. As soon as she got off the car, she arranged a meeting place with Qin Fengying.
"Xiaoya, don't say that Auntie doesn't love you. After thinking it over, Auntie still thinks you and Yi'er are the best match!"
Qin Fengying had no idea about Lin Xiaoya's situation.
Hearing her readily agree, her voice trembled with joy.
"Come here right away, Auntie has arranged to meet the person you want to see!"
In fact, Lu Yi didn't even answer her calls.
She racked her brains and texted Lu Yi to tell him that she knew about Daniel's situation, which is why Lu Yi called her.
When Lin Xiaoya arrived, panting, Lu Yi hadn't even sat down yet.
"Lu Yi!"
Her nose stung with tears, and she really wanted to bury her face in his arms and cry her heart out.
But Qin Fengying was also present, and she couldn't afford to embarrass herself.
Lu Yi's expression was cold. "Lin Xiaoya, what are you doing here?"
Qin Fengying dared not meet his gaze and grabbed the stunned Lin Xiaoya.
"Oh dear, Yi'er, I'm the one who called Xiaoya. You wanted to know that secret, right? The one who told me the secret is Xiaoya!"
"Come, Xiaoya, come sit here. Yi'er, let's eat and chat, okay?"
Lu Yi frowned: Did Lin Xiaoya know about Daniel?
Lin Xiaoya's eyes widened: What secret? I'm practically a secret myself!
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