"I..."
She had analyzed the pros and cons to this extent, yet her mother was still hesitating. Lin Jiasi was somewhat angry. "You and Dad have argued countless times this year, haven't you? Mom, my dear mother, aren't you tired?"
Xu Yinan was certainly tired.
Since she married Lin Hong, not a single day has been a day without her being exhausted.
She was going to be someone's stepmother. Although the children were grown up and didn't need her to look after them, Xu Yinan was still terrified, always afraid that someone would do something wrong to her.
After all his children had finally gotten married and had kids, his youngest daughter was unwilling to get married and was constantly arguing with her father.
What's more, her husband has a bad temper and will throw tantrums and cause her trouble at the slightest provocation. After their daughter left, he became even worse, constantly using her as an excuse to provoke her.
They started the problem by asking how to teach their children.
She had lived this kind of life for decades, so why did she suddenly get tired of it? Why were there other paths she could take? Xu Yinan couldn't quite understand it.
She met her daughter's eyes and saw a look of disappointment and frustration in them.
Her daughter was extremely disappointed in her.
Xu Yinan felt even more depressed; she truly didn't know what to do.
Xu Yinan and Lin Jiasi were both blinded by their own involvement, while only Bai Yaxin, an observer, remained relatively clear-headed. Bai Yaxin said, " Jiasi, let your aunt think about it carefully. It takes courage to switch to a different life after living one way for a long time."
Bai Yaxin then looked at Xu Yinan, "Auntie, actually there are more options than just the two that Jiasi mentioned. You have many more options, as long as you want them."
Bai Yaxin patted Xu Yinan on the back and said, "Auntie, whatever decision you make, Jiasi and we will support you."
Lin Jiasi realized she had been too hasty. Seeing her mother crying, Lin Jiasi felt even more heartbroken. She suddenly hugged Xu Yinan, nuzzling her face against Xu Yinan's, and said, "Yes, Mom, I will always support you. Even if you choose to go back to my dad, I will respect your decision. But Mom, please respect yourself too, okay?"
Xu Yinan nodded blankly.
Bai Yaxin left the mother and daughter inside to talk. As soon as she came out, she bumped into Lin Rusong in the hallway. Lin Rusong was wiping his glasses. When he saw Bai Yaxin, he asked, " Jiasi is back?"
"Yes, she's talking to her mother. I asked Mama Zhang to bring breakfast to their room."
"Thanks for your hard work."
"Alright, I'm not doing this for the Lin Family, I'm doing it for Jiasi and Auntie."
Lin Rusong couldn't help but chuckle, put on his glasses, and went downstairs with Bai Yaxin.
Lin Tingyue, Lin Xiawan, and Lin Yuhuan, who had just gotten up, sat in a row in the restaurant, chewing their food like robots.
Bai Yaxin, when did she give birth to three robots? How come she didn't know?
Especially Lin Tingyue, she seemed to have her soul leave her body.
Bai Yaxin walked over and asked softly, " Tingyue, did you not sleep well last night?"
Lin Tingyue said seriously, "No, it's because I got up too early."
Bai Yaxin amused and exasperated. "Why don't you sleep a little longer?"
I desperately want to know if Grandma and Grandpa will get a divorce.
[If I don't divorce, it's bad for my breasts; if I do divorce, I'm afraid Grandma won't understand.]
[Damn it!]
After Lin Tingyue said that, Lin Xiawan and Lin Yuhuan also looked at Bai Yaxin.
Lin Xiawan asked, "Mom, will they get a divorce?"
Lin Xiawan's time back at the Lin Family was short, and she met with Xu Yinan only a handful of times.
However, she had a very bad impression of Lin Hong.
It just so happens that they are planning to hold an art exhibition on the theme of divorce.
Perhaps Xu Yinan can find inspiration in this?
"Okay, I understand. Xiawan put in a lot of effort, but..." Bai Yaxin paused before continuing, "They've been together for so many years. Divorce won't be an easy thing for Grandma."
Lin Xiawan and Lin Tingyue nodded in unison.
"Alright, Xiawan, Yuhuan, hurry up and eat. You have to go to work after you finish eating."
"Me too, me too," Lin Tingyue, raising her hand while biting into her toast. "I want to go to the company with my older brother."
Lin Rusong looked at Lin Yuhuan in surprise, suspecting that the company was about to be raided again.
But he remembered that the newly hired secretary had gone through rigorous testing; how could something like this still go wrong?
Lin Yuhuan said helplessly, "I only just found out that Tingyue is going to the company."
Lin Tingyue said shyly, "I just made the decision myself."
[I want to have lofty ambitions!!! Just like Sister Hezhu said.]
Lin Yuhuan: "..."
What did Song Hezhu say to her?
Lin Yuhuan's mind flashed back to Song Hezhu's mysterious and beautiful eyes, and he instantly transformed into a domineering CEO with a serious expression. "Then hurry up and eat, or you'll get docked pay."
Lin Tingyue: "???"
Is this really my older brother?
"... I was just kidding."
Everyone fell silent without exception.
The atmosphere became even more tense.
The culprit drank his milk without batting an eye, but his clenched fists revealed that he was just putting on a brave face.
After dinner, Lin Tingyue and Lin Xiawan both got into Lin Yuhuan's car.
Lin Yuhuan first took Lin Xiawan to her studio.
Lin Tingyue, who was in the car, noticed a blind spot. "Why doesn't Big Brother have a driver?"
[I've noticed that most domineering CEOs have drivers. When something unspeakable happens, the driver is both embarrassed and tries their best to pretend they weren't there.]
Lin Yuhuan: "...?"
What is my little sister watching every day?
Of course, you don't need a driver during intimate moments, otherwise Lin Yuhuan would rather just run himself over... Wait, that's not the point!!!
Upon arriving at the company, Lin Tingyue met Lin Yuhuan's new secretary in Lin Yuhuan's office.
The new secretary has a completely different style from the previous secretary; the new secretary has a calm and composed demeanor that comes from someone who has been in office for ages.
Lin Tingyue was just as composed when she was a corporate slave.
Later she found out that it was because she'd been "marinated" by her work!
The secretary placed the milk and snacks in front of Lin Tingyue. Looking at the secretary, Lin Tingyue suddenly felt a sense of kinship and said, "Thank you."
Secretary Fang Jingling paused. How could President Lin's sister have the aura of a working-class person? Ha, it must be her imagination because she's still half asleep.
She smiled and said, "You're welcome, Second Miss."
After a while, Fang Jingling noticed that Lin Tingyue was staring at her.
There are rumors that the previous secretary was fired because Lin Tingyue saw through her, but she didn't steal any secrets! She's innocent!
At the same time, Lin Yuhuan also frowned.
Could it be that the newly appointed secretary also has some problems?
How terrifying must that rival company be? Instead of wasting time stealing secrets, they'd be better off focusing their efforts on other things.
They might already be very successful by now.
[Ughhhhh, how can there be such a person?]
Fang Jingling's smile froze. "Ah, me?"
[My best friend, whom I advised her to break up with a guy a million times, still insisted on marrying him!]
ah?
Fang Jingling does have a best friend like that, that's true, but it's absolutely impossible!
[Sigh, Secretary Fang is working so hard.]
Okay, the mysterious voice has started announcing her name.
Fang Jingling left the office, took out her phone, looked at the top of the screen, clicked on it, and saw two red booklets.
Fang Jingling thought, "She must not be fully awake yet."
Chapter 88
"Secretary Fang, please calm down! You must calm down!"
Xiao Ou had just come over to deliver a document when she saw Fang Jingling expressionlessly fiddling with her phone.
Unable to break it immediately, Fang Jingling considered throwing it on the ground and stomping on it.
Fortunately, Xiao Ou stopped her in time. Fang Jingling wasn't about to give up, and Xiao Ou whispered devilishly in her ear, "Have you forgotten how overjoyed you were when you got this phone?"
Fang Jingling briefly regained her senses, her eyes vacant as she said, "But I don't want to see the news."
Xiao Ou said, "Sis, my dear sis, you can just delete the message, you don't necessarily have to break the phone."
Who sent this message? Look at the state they've driven this person to!
Could it be that collaboration that hasn't been finalized yet?
Or is it that the guy who's so eccentric, insisting on getting her contact information even after being rejected by Secretary Fang?
Both of them were quite speechless, but Xiao Ou could still understand Fang Jingling's situation.
Listen
Fang Jingling realized what Xiao Ou meant. "Yes, yes, you're right, Xiao Ou. I shouldn't have targeted my phone; I should have dealt with the person who sent the message."
Xiao Ou: "?"
Did she just say that?
Fang Jingling planned to rush to her best friend's side to catch her off guard, but before she could ask for leave, the phone rang.
Sure enough, it was her good-for-nothing best friend on the other end.
Fang Jingling went to the break room and lowered her voice, saying, "Didn't you say you were going to break up?"
He stammered, but couldn't hide his sweetness. "But he proposed to me!"
Fang Jingling: "..."
"Hey, Lingling, are you listening?"
"I'm listening, but I'm speechless. It's not like I'm deaf."
After hearing her say that, the other person was silent for a moment before saying, " Lingling, don't be prejudiced against him. Putting everything else aside, he's still a very good person."
Fang Jingling raised an eyebrow, annoyed. "Leaving aside what?"
Is it possible that he has a girlfriend but is still flirting with other women?
Does he break up with his best friend every anniversary and Valentine's Day to avoid giving her gifts?