Lin Xiao quickly pressed the answer button. On the other end of the phone, Wei Changfeng asked gently, "Lin Xiao, what are you doing?"
“I’m on my way to school. Did I wake you up while you were resting?” she asked worriedly.
"No, no, I'm still on set, and I don't have at least another hour before we wrap up."
"Is this how you all film? Or is it just Director Xu's crew that films all night long all the time?"
"It happens all the time, don't worry, I'm used to it." Sensing the anxiety and worry in her voice, Wei Changfeng quickly reassured her.
He said that if the film wraps up as expected in early or mid-July, he will take a break and go to France to see her.
Lin Xiao said she would be returning to China during the summer vacation, so Wei Changfeng didn't need to fly across the ocean to find her; she would come to Beijing to see him.
Upon hearing this, Wei Changfeng felt his heart skip a beat. He knew that given Lin Xiao's personality and their current relationship, she was unlikely to say anything passionate.
But the simple phrase "I will come to Beijing to see you" is enough. It at least shows that Lin Xiao has a place in his heart.
Before the summer vacation was over and Lin Xiao was supposed to return to China, his father, Lin Haitao, came to France to visit him.
This was the first time the father and daughter had met in nearly six months.
When Lin Haitao arrived at his daughter's residence, he was shocked. He never imagined that his beloved daughter was living in such a simple place in a foreign country, not even as well as the servants' quarters at home.
Lin Xiao was already used to it, so he never complained to his father on the phone.
Because she kept saying that everything was good for her in France, Lin Haitao mistakenly thought that her standard of living should be similar to that in China.
Lin Haitao blamed himself for giving his daughter a living budget of 100,000 euros, wondering if it was too little, otherwise why would she be living in such a cramped room?
Seeing the mixture of shock and heartache on his father's face, Lin Xiao quickly explained, "It's very close to the school, and it's an affluent area with excellent security. Life here is very convenient, and I'm quite comfortable living here."
"You're such a child, you never tell me about the hardships you're going through. Wang Handong is the same, he keeps telling me that you're doing well here and that you're keeping up with your studies, that's why I'm at ease."
Lin Haitao complained that his daughter couldn't bear it and blamed his business partner in France.
He had inquired about Lin Xiao's life and studies in France several times, saying that he hoped the Wang family could help his daughter if she encountered any difficulties.
Wang Handong readily agreed, eager to help and facilitate the relationship between his son Wang Wei and Lin Xiao.
Unfortunately, Lin Xiao didn't seem to have much desire to get closer to Wang Wei, and Wang Wei gave up after trying for a while.
Wang Wei's mother and father, Wang Handong, were even more enthusiastic than their son, constantly urging Wang Wei to invite Lin Xiao to their home more often.
Annoyed by the constant nagging, Wang Wei said, "I invited them, but they always say they're busy and can't come. What can I do? I can't just kidnap them, can I?"
Wang Handong understands his son's personality well. Born and raised in France, he has the laid-back attitude typical of the French, and he is not competitive or demanding in anything.
He could tell that Wang Wei really liked Lin Xiao. After all, the girl's looks, manners, and family background were all impeccable. Otherwise, he and his wife wouldn't have been so attentive and kept encouraging their son to pursue her.
But after being turned away several times, Wang Wei lost all enthusiasm.
Wang Handong and his wife even personally invited Lin Xiao several times, and Lin Xiao, unable to refuse, visited them as well. Apart from the time during the Spring Festival, he also ate at their house later, but each time he brought very expensive gifts, making sure he didn't owe the Wang family any favors.
During the visit, Lin Xiao repeatedly expressed her gratitude for the family's care, saying that her boyfriend was much relieved about it. She also mentioned that she and her boyfriend in China had a very good relationship, contacted each other frequently, and talked about almost everything.
Wang Handong and his wife were both experienced people; neither of them was a fool, so they could understand the meaning behind Lin Xiao's words.
After the final banquet for Lin Xiao, Wang Wei's mother decided to give up. She told her husband, "To put it bluntly, that girl just didn't like our son! So what if she's great? What does it have to do with us? Even if she's a celestial being descended to earth, I don't like her if she doesn't like Wang Wei."
Wang Handong frowned upon hearing this, made a "tsk tsk" sound, and then said, "You're just short-sighted. Young people's feelings need to be nurtured."
I've already told you about the scale of the Lin family's business in the country. If we can establish a connection with them, our son's future will be secure for life.
Wang Wei's mother retorted to her husband with a defiant look: "Is your lousy company about to go bankrupt? If it doesn't, can't our son inherit it in the future?"
I know my son doesn't have much ambition or ability, but he still needs to find a wife who truly loves and cherishes him.
Look at Lin Xiao's cold personality. Even if those two kids get together, she doesn't genuinely like Wang Wei. Do you think she'll be very kind or enthusiastic towards our son in the future?
After several months of contact, Wang Handong and his wife discovered that Lin Xiao, who appeared gentle and refined, was actually quite aloof and rarely showed his emotions. He was always extremely polite to the Wang family and Wang Wei, but at the same time, he kept everyone at arm's length.
Wang Handong carefully considered his wife's words and found them to be very reasonable. He realized that he was the one who was blinded by a single leaf.
He only saw the security that the Lin family's wealth might bring to his son in the future, without considering that if one party is cold and indifferent, it is the greatest harm to the other in the marriage, a harm that no amount of material compensation can make up for.
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