It was strange. Confusion showed on his face. The person beside him had been Old Master Lin just a moment ago, so how had he turned into Lin Jiasi?
Honestly, Fu Jingtian was happy that Lin Jiasi was willing to get so close to him.
Ever since middle school, Fu Jingtian had had
a secret crush
on Lin Jiasi. He really liked her, and now that he finally had a chance to get close to her, his heart pounded.
He threw his arms around "Lin Jiasi" and confessed with a flushed face, "Jiasi, you have no idea. I-I've liked you for so long."
Old Master Lin was utterly baffled by the embrace. "Young Fu, what are you talking about? Jiasi's over there."
Old Master Lin raised his cane to point ahead, only for Fu Jingtian to grab his hand. By now, Fu Jingtian had thrown his suit jacket onto the floor and started unbuttoning his shirt. With the face that haunted his dreams right before his eyes, Fu Jingtian said, "Jiasi, Jiasi, I want to kiss you."
Old Master Lin frowned. What was wrong with Young Fu?
Before he could figure it out, Fu Jingtian leaned in to kiss him.
Old Master Lin's pupils widened in shock. If Lin Rusong hadn't pulled him away in time, the frenzied Fu Jingtian would have already tackled him to the ground.
Bai Yaxin also pulled Lin Tingyue and Lin Jiasi, who were watching the show, a little farther away.
Fu Jingtian was bare-chested, but the real problem was that he still wouldn't stop. He started taking off his trousers too. This was an upscale hotel. When had they ever seen a scene like this? The receptionist screamed for security.
Two security guards stepped forward and restrained Fu Jingtian, who was still mumbling, "Jiasi, weren't you willing? Or do you like it this way?"
Ahhhhh, so disgusting.
Lin Jiasi found it disgusting too. She marched straight up and slapped Fu Jingtian, never expecting that the slap would turn him on.
Ahhhhh, Auntie, wash your hands, wash your hands.
Men really are like this. Getting scolded turns them on, getting hit turns them on. Absolutely anything turns them on...
Fu Jingtian begged the two security guards to keep hitting him. They exchanged looks.
This should count as a workplace injury, right?
Old Master Lin finally snapped out of it, shouting so hard his throat nearly gave out, "Call the police! Call the police!!!"
But no matter how quickly they called the police, Fu Jingtian and Old Master Lin still both made the news the next day-
Shocking! A father-in-law and son-in-law actually did this, and the son-in-law wanted another round.
Lin Tingyue, passing by: ...
These people sure know how to write a headline.
Chapter 16
Old Master Lin was so shaken by the incident that he didn't eat for two days straight. When he finally managed to eat, Lin Jiasi went back to visit him, and he threw it all up again. Lin Jiasi's mother was so frightened that she hurriedly called the family doctor.
"My mom said that now, whenever Dad sees me, he thinks of Fu Jingtian, and then remembers Fu Jingtian forcing a kiss on him. Hahahahaha!"
Lin Jiasi nearly laughed herself breathless. She paused before continuing, "At his age, having a man force a kiss on him really is humiliating. Besides, Dad's always valued his dignity above everything else. Now that his reputation's been dragged through the mud, I'm afraid he won't want to leave the house ever again."
Rather unfilially, Lin Jiasi wondered whether she was gloating over his misfortune.
After this, Old Master Lin would probably give up on setting her up on blind dates.
Does this count as a different kind of boomerang?
The more you value something, the more likely you are to lose it?
Sure enough, Granny Heaven is fair!!!
Lin Jiasi burst into wild laughter again, almost pounding the sofa beside her.
Bai Yaxin asked, "Did Dad know about the drugging?"
Lin Jiasi sat up straight. "Dad said he didn't know. If he'd known, he would definitely have smashed that glass. He's already cut all ties with the Fu family."
But how much of that had been for Lin Jiasi's sake, she couldn't say.
Thank goodness. If he'd really drugged Auntie, how would a father like that be any different from a beast?
Lin Jiasi wholeheartedly agreed. She ruffled Lin Tingyue's hair. "I'll be leaving in a few days, and I'd like to transfer that villa in the east into your name."
City A was full of wealthy people, and every inch of land was worth its weight in gold. The eastern area had been developed early and had complete amenities, making it even more sought-after. The homes there were the most expensive in all of City A, let alone an entire villa.
Isn't that the equivalent of buying a courtyard house in Beijing?
Where was Beijing?
So Lin Tingyue liked courtyard houses. She happened to own two herself. She could find a suitable opportunity to give her one next time.
Lin Jiasi scratched Lin Tingyue's chin and asked, "Little money-grubber, do you like it?"
Lin Jiasi had always wanted to thank Lin Tingyue. Without her, she might have fallen into Fu Jingtian's trap. But she was rarely home and couldn't quite pin down Lin Tingyue's tastes.
Lin Jiasi had specifically asked Bai Yaxin about it and learned that what Lin Tingyue liked most these days was money...
The Lin family had no shortage of money, and Lin Jiasi had long since achieved financial freedom. She owned plenty of properties alone.
After much consideration, Lin Jiasi decided that the villa in the east was the most presentable gift.
"I love it. Thank you, Auntie."
That's a whole villa!!!
"As long as you like it."
"Um..."
Lin Jiasi said, "Yueyue, if there's anything on your mind, just tell me."
Lin Tingyue said bashfully, "Auntie, is it because of my charm that you're also..."
Both Lin Jiasi and Bai Yaxin struggled to hold back their laughter. Bai Yaxin turned away, while Lin Jiasi simply laughed aloud. "That's right. Yueyue is our family's little lucky star."
I'm a little lucky star!!!
Lin Tingyue felt utterly delighted.
After Lin Jiasi left, Lin Shengyan hesitantly walked over to Lin Tingyue.
Lin Tingyue was eating and watching television in a rocking chair on the terrace, enjoying herself immensely. Hearing movement, she pricked up her ears warily and looked back. It was her love-brained second brother.
Seriously? Is Second Brother's love brain acting up again?
Is he planning to go out and find Cheng Jinshuang?
Tsk, tsk, tsk. I won't cover for Second Brother. I'll just-Mom...
Bai Yaxin, who was drinking tea in the living room, looked over. She would keep watching Lin Shengyan until he returned to his room.
Lin Shengyan: "..."
He cleared his throat and asked, "Lin Tingyue, want to get rich?"
Why does Second Brother sound so much like the ringleader of a kidney-harvesting gang?
Lin Tingyue said earnestly, "Second Brother, whatever you do, don't do anything illegal."
Being love-brained is one thing. At least that won't make your public image collapse.
Lin Shengyan: ...
Was he supposed to thank Lin Tingyue?
Looking at Lin Tingyue's harmless face, Lin Shengyan explained, "A variety show director approached me. He wants to invite you on as a guest."
Lin Tingyue: "?"
"What does that have to do with me?"
It didn't really have anything to do with Lin Tingyue. The director had simply taken a different approach, planning to pair celebrities with ordinary people. It was a good idea, but while celebrities were easy to find, ordinary people weren't.
As it happened, the director knew Yun Xixue, who recommended Lin Tingyue.
Lin Shengyan suspected that Yun Xixue wanted everyone on the show to suffer, which was why she was deploying a weapon of mass destruction like Lin Tingyue. But he had no proof.
"Variety shows pay pretty well, you know."
Hah. Am I really that shallow?
In ancient times, there were those who wouldn't bow for five pecks of rice. Today, there's...
Lin Shengyan smiled. "One million per episode."
Lin Tingyue: !
How much? How much did you say???
Today, there's me, Lin Tingyue, sliding onto my knees.
Lin Tingyue waved her arms and stamped her feet, even jumping out of the rocking chair. "Second Brother, I'll go, I'll go, I'll go!"
Lin Shengyan: Hah!
People Live Just to Fall in Love was a livestreamed dating show. Unlike traditional dating shows, it had no studio panelists. Since the bullet comments appeared in real time, all the viewers were, in another sense, the studio panelists.
Tsk, tsk, tsk. If someone's public image collapses, there won't even be a buffer period.
If their image collapsed today, they'd have to be sent packing today. Besides...
People obviously live for money! This title sounds doomed!
The staff member fitting Lin Tingyue with a microphone was briefly confused. Had this guest said something?
After her microphone was fitted, Lin Tingyue got out of the car. The episode she was joining as a surprise guest involved a group activity. Everyone had come to a fruit farm dozens of kilometers from the dating villa, and the fruit farm was also where Lin Tingyue got out.
Looking up, Lin Tingyue could see lush green plums hanging from the branches.
Before they started, the staff had told Lin Tingyue that they had already arranged things with the fruit farm, and they could pick and eat any fruit inside.
And so Lin Tingyue...
"Why is it so sour!!!"
Lin Tingyue's face twisted from the sourness.
[Is this the new guest? She's so cute.]
[Hahahaha, isn't this just me? Who cares whether it tastes good? Take a bite first.]
Lin Tingyue's voice also drew the attention of everyone who had been playing around in the plum grove.
Surely the ordinary guests won't turn out to be disasters?
With that hope in mind, Lin Tingyue walked toward the guests.
As Lin Tingyue approached, a pretty woman noticed her too and waved enthusiastically. "You must be today's new guest, right?"
"Yes." Lin Tingyue took Huo Ting's hand. "My name's Lin Tingyue."
"Huo Ting."
After shaking hands with Huo Ting, Lin Tingyue went to greet the others. One male guest leaning against a plum tree wore an indifferent expression. When Lin Tingyue greeted him, he only gave his name, showing no intention of coming over.
Oh, who's still mistaking bad manners for being cool?