Before the four girls could even suspect anything, they heard Shang Linyu introduce them to the beautiful woman with a firm and sincere expression, addressing her as "sister." The four girls instantly understood what was going on.
They all stared wide-eyed out the window, their eyes glued to Mu Linyi. This beautiful older sister was actually Shang Linyu's sister! No wonder Shang Linyu was so good-looking; the family genes were truly strong.
"Oh~" Upon hearing Shang Linyu's words, Mu Linyi instantly understood. She glanced at the direction of the car with a gossipy smile before answering his question with a smile.
"I'm here to discuss a collaboration. I have a meeting in a bit, so I'll have to go now. Bring them to my place another day; the girls should enjoy it."
Shang Linyu couldn't stand Mu Linyi's gossipy gaze and unconsciously pinched her ear. "Didn't my brother come with you? I heard this business partner is a bit difficult to deal with."
"You brat, your older sister is amazing too, okay? You're making it sound like I can't live without him. Just wait until I treat you to a celebration party."
Mu Linyi heard Shang Linyu mention Song Jingyuan, she couldn't help but want to punch him, but considering that his girlfriend might be watching, she simply let him go and winked at him.
"Oh, by the way, your brother sent you two boxes of fruit. Why don't you take one back for the girl to try? Should I go over and say hello?"
After hearing this, Shang Linyu gently shook his head. "She's rather shy. Let's talk about it when we meet formally next time. It's too sudden today; the young lady might feel embarrassed."
"Okay, I'm off then. Be careful on the road."
"Okay, goodbye, sis."
Mu Linyi turned and walked to the elevator, met up with her assistant, and entered the elevator. Shang Linyu then turned and walked to the car and got in, whereupon he was immediately stared at by the four girls.
" Shang Linyu, your sister is actually the business legend Mu Linyi? I just checked, it really is her, but you don't even have the same surname. Do you take your mother's surname?"
"What an amazing background! Mu Linyi is practically a legendary figure representing us strong, independent women. Everyone knows her name. I was so stunned by her beauty just now that I almost didn't recognize her."
"Wow~ My idol is actually my best friend's boyfriend's older sister! What an amazing development! Best friend~ you two must stay together forever! Why don't you get married today and have the banquet tomorrow? I can't wait to meet my idol!"
The three girls started chattering and laughing, full of energy. Only Shang Linyu and Bai Yingying, who were being teased, blushed and didn't dare to look at each other, but their hearts were racing.
Shang Linyu took Bai Yingying and the others back to school, and the day came to a successful end. After that, their relationship heated up like a rocket.
A week later, Bai Yingying and her best friends officially met Mu Linyi and Song Jingyuan. They were surprised to find that Shang Linyu's older brother and sister were both big shots in the industry, and they couldn't believe it for a moment.
After the meal, Bai Yingying even began to doubt whether she was good enough for Shang Linyu; her family was just an ordinary working-class family.
Although my father was a minor leader, he was conscientious and honest, and could only stay in one position until the end, without any great success. My mother was a doctor who ran a small clinic.
Although Bai Yingying didn't know Shang Linyu's family background, she was certain it wasn't ordinary. She felt somewhat lost; could they really make it work with such a disparity in their circumstances?
"Little brother, when you get back, have a good talk with your girlfriend. It seems like she's starting to think about the gap between you two. Talk to her nicely and don't let her have any resentment."
Mu Linyi tell that Bai Yingying was distracted and knew what she was thinking. After she and Song Jingyuan confirmed their relationship, she also experienced a momentary sense of loss in status.
It was only after Uncle Jue gave her some pointers that she realized that while staying by Song Jingyuan's side, she could use his resources to develop her own network, and now she's already achieved something.
Moreover, Song Jingyuan, that fool, seems quite happy being used by her. What can she do? She can only cling to him.
"Sister, I understand." Shang Linyu had already figured it out. He nodded, turned around, and left.
In the coffee shop, Wu Yue, Lin Xue, and Xia Mei sat in a booth not far away, as did Bai Yingying and Shang Linyu.
Although they weren't sitting together, they were on a voice call, mainly because they were afraid they would argue. They really wanted their best friend to marry into a wealthy family; they couldn't afford to lose that immense wealth.
However, if Bai Yingying feels unhappy or unfair about this, then they will still support her...
" Yingying, do you feel there's a big difference between my family and yours?" Shang Linyu asked Bai Yingying softly, holding her hand.
Bai Yingying didn't deny it, resting her head on his shoulder and nodding, "I feel a bit pressured... I don't feel comfortable staying in a big, wealthy family like the Song Family..."
"Haha... Yingying, you're so cute, but you're overthinking it. Even if we get married in the future, we'll never live at the Song Family's house."
Shang Linyu smiled and ruffled Bai Yingying's hair. After saying that, he continued talking without waiting for her to ask any questions.
"I have no blood relation to the Song Family, nor to my sister. My family is just an ordinary one. I was raised by my father, and my mother passed away when I was very young."
Bai Yingying and her best friends were shocked. Shang Linyu seemed so gentle, gentlemanly, and polite; they had always thought he grew up in a loving family with healthy parents.
"Surprised?" Shang Linyu pinched Bai Yingying's cheek and explained to her, dropping a bombshell, "The reason I call Song Jingyuan' brother' is because my father's new wife's surname is Song, and she's his uncle."
Bai Yingying & her friends. "???"
"Your dad later fell in love with boys?!" Bai Yingying couldn't help but stare wide-eyed at Shang Linyu in disbelief.
"Will Yingying find it strange? After all, it's a family formed by two men. Normal parents might..." Shang Linyu gave a wry smile at the right moment.
"No, no, my parents are very open-minded elders, and there's nothing wrong with two boys. You're so gentle and kind, your uncles must be gentle and kind too. Don't be sad, I'm not an old-fashioned person."
After hearing these words, Bai Yingying's earlier sense of loss vanished. Shang Linyu loved her so much; he had told her everything about his family situation. What did she have to worry about?
Bai Yingying cut off the call, and her three best friends turned to stare at her in shock and disappointment, but they were also happy for her. Shang Linyu hugged her and couldn't help but nuzzle her cheek.
He seemed to understand Uncle Song a little better now. So that's why he didn't like being separated from his wife. He got it.
Two weeks later, Shang Shujue and Song Yanqing returned. On a sunny afternoon, Shang Linyu formally brought Bai Yingying home.
She also formally met the two elders, and was then greatly surprised by their handsome appearance. She looked at Shang Shujue's smiling face, and then at Song Yanqing, who didn't say much and didn't smile much either.
But he seemed to dote on Shang Shujue, and in an instant, I understood why my boyfriend was so responsible and gentle—because the photocopy was correct.
After the family of four finished their meal, they went downstairs for a walk together. Shang Shujue and Song Yanqing walked in front, holding hands without any attempt to hide it. They stopped to greet acquaintances they encountered along the way, and everyone was used to it and would chat with them for a bit.
While Bai Yingying was sitting on the bench, Shang Shujue and Song Yanqing were taking pictures. Shang Shujue was standing under the maple tree, smiling with her eyes crinkled.
After Song Yanqing finished taking his picture, he saw that Song Yanqing was about to jump down the steps. He immediately anticipated Song Yanqing's position, walked over and caught him steadily. Song Yanqing was embraced and smiled even more happily.
Bai Yingying couldn't help but smile, unsure whether she was touched by their sweetness or infected by their happiness. Shang Linyu patted her head and smiled along with her.
Do my dad and his wife look too lovey-dovey?
"No, I feel strangely happy." Bai Yingying held his hand, looked up at him, and spoke sincerely.
"Oh, is that so?" Shang Linyu smiled, then suddenly bent down, picked her up, and spun her around. She was startled, then lightly patted his shoulder, laughing uncontrollably, "What are you doing? Haha..."
"Of course, it's to make Yingying feel happy."
"Hahaha... How silly..."
A gentle breeze blows, causing red leaves to flutter down, a miracle bestowed upon the lovers basking in happiness beneath the tree.
From then on, happiness accompanied them year after year.
[The first small world is finished]