Ambulances and police cars made a return appearance.
The unconscious Du Haocang was carried into an ambulance, Xiao Rong was taken away by the police on suspicion of fraud and public indecency, and as the chairman of Xingsheng Group, Du Yongyuan was naturally held accountable for such an incident occurring at the new property launch of Xingsheng Group.
[So thrilling!]
[How will the father and son get along after Du Haocang wakes up? Hahahaha.]
The opening ceremony was ruined. Lin Shengyan didn’t earn a single cent, but having witnessed such a dramatic scandal made up for his losses. He got into the car, ready to head back with Bai Yaxin and the others.
Just as Lin Tingyue was about to get in the car, Yun Xixue’s assistant came over and handed her a business card. Winking at Lin Tingyue, she said, “If you ever want to join the entertainment industry, little sister, you can come find me.”
Lin Tingyue nodded.
[Being born into a wealthy family is just awesome.]
[Dating Du Haocang is the only stain on Sister Yun’s record.]
Yun Xixue, who was standing in the distance, stumbled slightly. It really was a stain on her record, huh.
In the car, Lin Rusong was driving, Bai Yaxin sat in the passenger seat, while Lin Tingyue, Lin Xiawan, and Lin Shengyan occupied the back seat.
Lin Tingyue, who had been so engrossed in the drama that she forgot to call Lin Yuhuan, was now typing furiously on her phone, her fingers practically smoking.
Without her, who would treat the eldest brother like the eldest brother?
Lin Shengyan asked, “Lin Tingyue, do you want to join the entertainment industry in the future?”
[The entertainment industry? That’s a den of monsters and snakes.]
Lin Tingyue shook her head decisively. “No.”
Lin Shengyan, who was currently in that “den of monsters and snakes”: “…”
“Then why did you take Yun Xixue’s business card?”
[Of course, I’d take a beautiful sister’s business card. If Second Brother offered me his, I definitely wouldn’t want it.After mentally complaining, Lin Tingyue said, "I’m at least a polite person."”
Lin Shengyan: “…”
So polite, huh.
Why did Lin Tingyue always target him? Was being a love-struck fool really the lowest rung in the family?
Seeing Lin Shengyan’s expression, Lin Tingyue’s mischievous ideas bubbled up. She suddenly said, “Second Brother, look, it’s Cheng Jinshuang!”
Lin Shengyan immediately turned his head toward the window, anxiously asking, “Where? Where?”
He scanned the surroundings but couldn’t see any trace of Cheng Jinshuang.
Lin Tingyue said innocently, “In your heart, Second Brother."In a way, Second Brother has stayed true to his original intention."]
Lin Xiawan chuckled and asked her second brother if it was too late to say she just remembered something happy.
Lin Shengyan, however, glared fiercely at Lin Tingyue. “Lin! Ting! Yue!”
Lin Tingyue covered her ears.
[Why are you shouting so loud!!!]
Having listened to Lin Tingyue’s inner thoughts for a while, Bai Yaxin turned around and disapprovingly said, “Lin Shengyan, keep your voice down.”
Lin Shengyan: Wuwu!
…
Lin Rusong’s youngest aunt had returned from abroad a couple of days ago.
The Lin Family was a large clan. Lin Rusong was the eldest son. After his mother passed away, Master Lin married two more wives, one after the other.
Lin Rusong’s mother gave birth to one son and one daughter. The second wife had two sons, and the third wife had only this one daughter.
The youngest aunt was lively, adorable, and free-spirited. She had a good relationship with Lin Rusong. However, because she believed in free love and refused to marry, her relationship with Master Lin had become very strained.
So even if she returned, she wouldn't go back to the old mansion, only staying at her eldest brother's place for a few days. Bai Yaxin was also very fond of this sister-in-law, and the Lin Family even had a room specifically reserved for her.
Upon hearing she was returning, Bai Yaxin immediately had someone thoroughly clean her room. Just as Bai Yaxin stepped out of the room, she heard from downstairs that her sister-in-law had arrived.
Lin Tingyue, Lin Xiawan, and Lin Shengyan—who happened to have no work these days—all obediently came downstairs, lining up to greet their aunt.
"My, Shengyan is getting more handsome by the day. Being a big star really makes a difference, huh?"
Lin Jiasi handed the gift to Lin Shengyan.
No man could resist being called handsome, and Lin Shengyan was no exception. He smiled and said, "Thank you, Aunt."
After Lin Shengyan came Lin Xiawan.
This was Lin Jiasi's first time meeting this niece. Noticing Lin Xiawan's resemblance to Lin Rusong and Bai Yaxin in the eyes and brows, Lin Jiasi said, "Xiawan, it's good to have you home. Aunt didn't know what you'd like, so I picked something young girls generally enjoy."
Lin Xiawan smiled and replied, "Thank you, Aunt."
As it was almost Lin Tingyue's turn, she began rubbing her hands in anticipation.
Lin Jiasi said, "How could I forget Yueyue? Ta-da!"
Lin Tingyue took the pretty box and sweetly said, "Thank you, Aunt."
After giving gifts to the younger generation, Lin Jiasi didn't forget her sister-in-law either.
The atmosphere in the living room was harmonious. Bai Yaxin told Lin Jiasi, "Rusong and Yuhuan will be back soon."
"Okay."
Lin Jiasi picked up her phone and glanced at it, her beautiful face immediately falling. Bai Yaxin asked, "What's wrong?"
"Dad knows I'm back. He wants to have a meal with me."
Lin Jiasi originally wanted to refuse. The rift between her and Master Lin wasn't something that had developed overnight, and it certainly couldn't be mended with just one meal.
But Master Lin's words were filled with how much he missed her, and he'd even invited her eldest brother and sister-in-law along.
Maybe it really was just a family reunion dinner?
Lin Jiasi replied that if her eldest brother and sister-in-law went, she would go too.
Lin Rusong and Bai Yaxin didn't refuse. However, Lin Shengyan happened to have a commercial shoot that day, Lin Xiawan had to go to school unexpectedly, Lin Yuhuan was busy with company matters and never attended family dinners anyway. In the end, the only one who went with them was Lin Tingyue.
But if Master Lin and the others really had any ill intentions, having Lin Tingyue along would be more than enough!
Lin Tingyue caught the looks from her mother and aunt and suddenly felt the weight of responsibility on her shoulders.
Lin Tingyue was confused—what responsibility?
She was just going to eat!
Though it was supposed to be a family dinner, it was held in a private room at an external hotel.
When Lin Jiasi pushed open the hotel room door, she already had a bad feeling.
Sure enough, as she entered, she saw an unfamiliar man.
The stranger was sitting with her parents and appeared to be around her age.
So this so-called family dinner was actually a blind date?
Master Lin still couldn't let go of this idea. Lin Jiasi immediately rolled her eyes and wanted to leave.
But before she could go, Master Lin spoke first: "Lin Jiasi, is it really that hard for you to have a meal with your parents?"
Seeing that Lin Jiasi remained unmoved, he played the emotional card: "Your mother and I are getting old, and you're always running around. How many more chances like this do we have to eat together?"
"Alright, alright," Lin Jiasi said, her ears practically calloused from hearing this. She pulled out a chair and sat down. "Will this do?"
After everyone had taken their seats, Master Lin began introducing the unfamiliar man beside him. "This is Fu Jingtian, who has also just returned from abroad. Jiasi, you two should have plenty in common."
[It appears to be an introduction to everyone, but it's actually meant to set up a blind date between my aunt and him.]
Wow, is this for real?
She had heard from her sister-in-law that she could hear Lin Tingyue's inner thoughts, but she never realized it would be this useful.
Lin Jiasi immediately looked at Lin Tingyue with starry eyes.
Lin Tingyue: "?"
[Why is my aunt looking at me? Don't pay attention to this man—he's got some shady secrets.]
Bai Yaxin sneered coldly. Just as expected.
Master Lin had always been leeching off Lin Rusong, and now he was being this careless with his youngest daughter's marriage prospects?
Who on earth did he actually care about?
Fu Jingtian approached Lin Jiasi with two glasses of wine. He had a gentle and refined appearance, with a tall nose bridge and a pair of gold-rimmed glasses perched on it. He said, "Miss Lin, a toast to you."
[Ahhh! Auntie, don't drink it! This man drugged the wine!]
With a loud crash, Lin Jiasi accidentally shattered the wine glass.