Hmph, of course you like it! In my previous life, you became one of my biggest supporters. And because I saved your daughter, you even tried to set me up with her! Thinking about it, Lin Mo couldn’t help but smirk again.
“I wonder, Uncle, how should I address you?”
“My surname is Su, just call me Uncle Su.”
“Su? Wait a minute, Uncle, why do you look so familiar to me? Could you be Mayor Su Jin? I think I saw an interview with you on TV before.”
Lin Mo acted as if he had just suddenly realized.
Su Jin laughed heartily, “Mayor or not, it’s all about serving the people. The future belongs to young people like you!”
“I can’t believe I actually saved a mayor today!”
The two of them chatted enthusiastically as they walked, quickly becoming familiar with each other.
Inside the elevator, Su Jin looked at Lin Mo, “By the way, Xiao Lin, I heard you say on the phone just now that you’re preparing for the College Entrance Exam? Which high school do you go to?”
“Uncle, I study at Donghai City’s No.1 High School.”
“No.1 High School?” Su Jin was visibly surprised. “What a coincidence! My daughter also attends Donghai City’s No.1 High School. That’s fate, isn’t it?”
Seeing Su Jin’s surprised expression, Lin Mo was delighted inside. How could it not be a coincidence? He had been reborn and purposely went to that location to save him this morning. That way, not only could he build a relationship with the mayor, but also win the heart of the campus belle Su Ling. A perfect two-for-one!
“Really? That’s quite a coincidence!” Lin Mo feigned surprise.
“I’ll introduce my daughter Su Ling to you later! Young people like you will definitely have plenty to talk about!”
Ding—
The elevator door opened.
“By the way, Uncle, since you’re the mayor, I’m guessing the government must have arranged housing for you, right? In TV dramas, those high-ranking officials usually live in mansions.”
“Haha, Xiao Lin, that’s just a stereotype. Not all mayors live in mansions. Most live in apartments arranged by the government. As for me, I don’t like to live in those houses. If I can handle things myself, I’d rather not trouble others.”
“Uncle, you’re absolutely right. I really should learn from someone like you!” Lin Mo took the opportunity to flatter him again.
“Alright, we’re here.” Su Jin knocked on the door.
“Qiaoyun, open up, I’m back!”
Creak—
The door opened.
A graceful middle-aged woman smiled as she opened the door.
“This must be the young man who saved your life this morning, right? So handsome. Come in quickly! Aunt made lots of delicious food today. You must eat more later!”
Song Qiaoyun untied her apron and led Lin Mo into the living room.
“Thank you, Aunt.” Lin Mo responded politely. The source of this chapter is g.com.
His heart was also starting to beat faster.
Come on!
He couldn’t wait to see the surprised look on Su Ling’s face!
What would Su Ling think at that moment? She’d definitely feel it was an amazing coincidence—maybe even believe it was fate between them. A new transfer student just happened to save her father’s life? This was straight out of a romance drama!
And he, of course, was the top-tier protagonist with countless good traits!
No, he had to adjust his expression and posture just right!
Lin Mo kept shifting around, trying to perfect his 45-degree pose with a slightly bowed head and melancholic gaze—an ultimate killer move for appearing in front of Su Ling.
“What’s wrong, Xiao Lin? Why are you lowering your head like that?”
Song Qiaoyun looked confused. Ever since this kid came in, he kept squirming around. His smiling face suddenly turned gloomy.
“What’s going on?”
“It’s nothing, Aunt. I just remembered something a bit upsetting, sigh…” Lin Mo replied in a low tone.
“Don’t just stand there, come sit down!”
Song Qiaoyun and Su Jin were already seated at the dining table, both staring at Lin Mo who was still posing.
“Alright, I’m coming.”
Lin Mo slowly lifted his head. He was fully prepared to meet Su Ling’s shocked gaze!
Come on! My Su Ling!
But the next second, Lin Mo’s eyes widened.
At the dining table, aside from Song Qiaoyun and Su Jin, there was no one else.
Not even a trace of Su Ling!
How could this be?
According to the previous timeline before his rebirth, Su Ling was supposed to have dinner with them today!
Could she be in the bathroom?
Lin Mo quickly looked around.
“What’s wrong, Xiao Lin? Are you feeling unwell?” Song Qiaoyun was even more puzzled. She and Su Jin had been seated at the table for two minutes already, yet Lin Mo was still fiddling around.
“Do you need to use the bathroom? It’s over here.” Su Jin pointed to the bathroom. Enjoying the story? Read on at g.com.
“Ah, I…” Lin Mo was instantly embarrassed. “Yes, I need to use the bathroom. I’ll be right back.”
After speaking, Lin Mo quickly headed toward the bathroom.
“This boy feels a bit odd to me. Ever since he came in, he’s been looking around sneakily. Does he have some ulterior motive?” Song Qiaoyun frowned. Their family situation was special after all—Su Jin was the mayor. Many people used all sorts of tricks to try to get close to them. So in daily life, they always stayed alert.
“Don’t be so suspicious. I think he just really needed to use the bathroom. The moment he pushed me away this morning was extremely dangerous—he almost crashed into me.” Su Jin shook his head.
“If he just needed the bathroom, he could’ve said so. It’s not a big deal.” Song Qiaoyun still didn’t quite understand.
Soon, Lin Mo came out of the bathroom and finally sat down at the table.
“Xiao Lin, didn’t you wash your hands after using the bathroom?” Song Qiaoyun looked at him in confusion. Just now, she hadn’t even heard the toilet flush.
“Ah, I…” Lin Mo was stunned. He hadn’t actually used the bathroom—it was just an excuse to escape the awkwardness, so of course he didn’t wash his hands.
“Xiao Lin, you really should pay attention to hygiene. Wash your hands before eating, develop good habits.”
“Ah, right! I… I forgot! I’ll go now!”
Blushing, Lin Mo stammered a few words and rushed back into the bathroom.
After washing his hands, Lin Mo came out again and finally sat down at the table properly.
The three of them chatted casually while eating.
The more they talked, the more uncomfortable Lin Mo felt.
Because neither Su Jin nor Song Qiaoyun mentioned their daughter at all.
Didn’t Su Jin just say he would introduce Su Ling?
Why wasn’t she mentioned now?
Lin Mo carefully glanced at Su Jin. He was busy eating, looking like he had really forgotten.
Several times, Lin Mo wanted to ask directly, but couldn’t bring himself to say it. If he asked too directly about their daughter, it would seem too obvious.
But seeing them not mentioning Su Ling at all, Lin Mo felt like ants were crawling in his heart.
Meeting Su Ling was a major goal of his visit.
He had even prepared plenty of conversation topics to chat with her.
But now Su Ling wasn’t even here—what was there to talk about?!
Finally, Lin Mo couldn’t hold it anymore. He decided to subtly probe for information.