Meng Shining looked at Meng Ci’an’s expression with some puzzlement. Brother?
Meng Ci’an came back to himself and said lightly, It’s nothing, let’s go. I’ll take you to greet the elders of the Lin family.
Meng Shining obediently followed Meng Ci’an, quietly turning back to make a waving gesture to Lin Yushan.
Meng Ci’an only led her to a different seat. He did not actually take her to greet the elders.
Brother, didn’t you say we were going to greet them? Meng Shining asked, confused.
Later! Meng Ci’an’s gaze fell on Lin Siqing, and he replied perfunctorily.
After introducing Lin Siqing’s identity, her father led her to mingle with the guests.
Ci’an, Siqing just returned recently. About the engagement, my daughter’s idea is to wait a little longer. Lin Tairan looked apologetic.
Uncle Lin, it’s fine. I understand, Meng Ci’an said, his expression slightly frozen as he glanced at Lin Siqing.
Feeling his gaze, Lin Siqing calmly averted her eyes.
Meng Shining was delighted, watching the scene. What could be more fun than observing drama up close?
Currently, the male lead was just starting to show interest in the female lead, helping her a few times, entering the stage of having feelings for her.
Her brother, who she had a crush on, was suddenly interested in a country girl and began finding fault with the female lead in various situations.
That led to the scene where she got warned today.
Meng Shining pouted. She couldn’t understand what the original character was thinking. Having a male lead as a brother, as long as one didn’t get into trouble, even eating excrement would be fine. Yet, she had to be reckless.
After a series of introductions and blessings, the banquet finally neared its end.
Meng Shining found a corner to sit, rubbing her sore calves.
In novels, the female leads and supporting characters were always energetic, fighting for attention, jealous, and competing. She had thought banquets would be fun.
In reality, it was exhausting. She hadn’t done much, but just being there was tiring, especially in high heels, making it even worse.
Shining, today I can forgive you for this, but can you agree to a request? I know An brother’s engagement won’t be with me, but I want to put a full stop on my first love and crush. Lin Yushan stood before Meng Shining, swaying as if about to faint.
Meng Shining didn’t understand. What did her putting a full stop on her first love have to do with her? Was she going to hand over a pen or a condom?
If you want to do it, go ahead. I won’t be doing it, Meng Shining said, speechless.
Hearing Meng Shining’s words, Lin Yushan’s eyes reddened. Big tears fell one by one. Shining, we grew up together. Even if I’m not the Lin family’s daughter, but…
Are you sure? Meng Shining flipped through her memories. There were no moments of growing up together with Lin Yushan. They had only met a couple of years ago due to family reasons. How could they have grown up together?
We are similar in age, so we can count as growing up together, Lin Yushan choked on her words.
Meng Shining: ???
Bao Linglong: !!!
Shining, I have no other request. I just booked a spot at Green Moss Hotel this weekend. Can you… can you bring your brother over before leaving?
I refuse. Go ask my brother yourself, Meng Shining said without thinking. She would only bring him over if her brain was broken.
This woman didn’t know how to handle things. At least let her stay for a meal. No wonder she could only be a villainous female supporting character. With this mindset, she wouldn’t succeed as a lead either.
Without waiting for Lin Yushan’s reaction, Meng Shining dragged her legs, sore as if soaked in old vinegar, and left hastily.
Brother, can we go now? Meng Shining looked at Meng Ci’an, chatting and laughing with his supposed engagement partner, impatient.
Meng Ci’an frowned, displeased. Didn’t you see I’m in a discussion? Go play by yourself.
Meng Shining glared, standing by them, showing no sign of leaving.
Jiang Wenyan held a glass of red wine, taking a small sip, his gaze calmly fixed above Meng Shining’s head.
The previously vanished screen appeared again. This time, there were no little figures or other images, only a black screen with colorful floating text, like a barrage.
The words were all the same: Not knowing the way home when it gets dark, Meng Ci’an’s mind is a little confused.
Meng Ci’an also saw the looping, color-changing barrage of words insulting him.
From evening until now, he had seen Meng Shining’s overhead screen three times.
He couldn’t tell if he was hallucinating from exhaustion or if Meng Shining had changed.
Jiang Wenyan’s gaze moved away from the screen, curious about it.
Whether his own mental state was at fault or Meng Shining had a problem, he didn’t know yet. There would be time to figure it out.
Meng Shining didn’t realize that all her thoughts were being transmitted to the two in front of her via the screen.
Seeing the constantly changing, insulting words above her, Meng Ci’an no longer intended to communicate.
That’s enough for today. We’ll talk in my office another day, Meng Ci’an said, standing up. Looking at Meng Shining’s head, the screen had already disappeared.
Going home? Meng Shining perked up at his words.
Yes, if we didn’t leave soon, I wouldn’t know how you’d be cursing me in your mind, Meng Ci’an said coldly.
How could that be? You’re my brother. I would never curse you, Meng Shining said playfully.
Speak properly, Meng Ci’an said, unsettled.
Brother, aren’t you going to greet that woman? Seeing Lin Siqing smiling among the guests, Meng Shining asked curiously.
Meng Shining, don’t you know how to say names? Is this how your family taught you manners? Meng Ci’an scolded coldly.
Oh, Meng Ci’an, aren’t you going to greet that woman? Meng Shining said.
Meng Ci’an turned to her, moved his lips, but said nothing.
Back in the car, Meng Ci’an sent a message to his assistant to move tomorrow’s group meeting two hours later.
He intended to observe the overhead screen, sure something was wrong with it.
Meng Shining fell asleep immediately in the car. She was exhausted from mental exertion.
Meng Ci’an didn’t disturb her, letting her sleep, covering her with his jacket, sighing helplessly.
This sister was the only girl in the family, spoiled excessively, developing many bad habits.
He usually didn’t bother, but she was clingy. As long as she didn’t cross his bottom line, he didn’t care. If she caused trouble, the Meng family could handle it.
Meng Shining dreamed she was on green pastures. Pleasant Goat held her hand, confessing love for the village chief, letting this ugly sheep fulfill it.
What the heck! Meng Shining woke up from her dream.