Chapter 6

He Shan weighed the two possibilities against each other and psychologically leaned towards Lin Liming's explanation, "I will ask her properly later."

Chen Luchuan was about to speak when Wang Peiyuan lunged at him, hooking his neck and saying, "What are you doing sitting here? Let's drink!"

Marriage is a significant matter and should not be rushed

Lin Yue stared at these eight characters for half a minute

This reminded her of how he used to play basketball, jumping up to shoot in a similarly graceful manner, like a slender poplar standing tall and straight in the wind

Chen Luchuan's footsteps are somewhat unsteady, yet his speech remains clear

Do you want to drink water? I will go buy two bottles

It is quite peculiar; just a moment ago, taxis were arriving one after another, yet now I find myself waiting for a long time without any in sight

Zhao Qingya approached with a wine glass in hand, "Come over and drink, Chuan Ge, we won't return until we are drunk today!"

It's okay

Please take care and send my regards to Uncle and Aunt.

Lin Yue threw himself onto the bed, "No."

Zhao Qingya pulled her hand back and said, "Let Sister Lin go first, I will wait for the next one."

What is there to thank for? Mineral water?

He Shan saw her heading to the bathroom, snorted through her nose, and said to Lin Liming, "Your daughter has become increasingly unreasonable lately"

Lin Yue's head buzzed, as if the little bit of alcohol he had consumed was finally taking effect, "It seems that the gathering has begun."

At the door, I will be back soon

An unread message, sent while she was taking a shower, from the sender Chen Luchuan

Which one

Lin Yue could only retract his gaze after watching the two sets of taillights disappear into the flow of traffic

Hmm. Lin Yue tossed the key onto the entrance cabinet, changed his shoes, and walked straight to the bedroom

As this thought crossed my mind, two headlights approached from the front. A female colleague waved her hand and turned back with a smile, saying: "My boyfriend is here, please be careful when taking a taxi."

Lin Yue helplessly said, "Mom, I am very tired today, let me rest early."

I have arrived, thank you for today

He Shanshan paused for a moment, looking at Lin Liming in a peculiar way, "Dad, do you think Lin Yue is that one?"

The room fell silent, and Lin Yue poked his head out from under the blanket, feeling a sudden emptiness in his heart

Lin Yue felt both exhausted and drowsy, irritated to the point of wanting to explode. She could only resort to fabricating lies, saying, "I've talked about it, talked about it, talked about it! I've even slept! No problem! Are you satisfied now?" Lin Yue yanked the blanket from her hands, wrapped it around herself, turned over, and no longer wished to engage with her.

Which one

Behind him, Chen Luchuan seemed to let out a soft laugh

Chen Luchuan extended his hand, "I will help you"

He Shan and Lin Li Ming were snuggled on the sofa watching television when they heard the sound of the door opening. He Shan turned her head and said, "You're back"

Lin Yue returned to the roadside and handed a bottle of water to Chen Luchuan

She simply closed her eyes, shoved her phone under the pillow, and neither of them replied

Where have you been

Chen Luchuan stepped forward, with the back half of his foot resting on the step by the roadside, while the front half was suspended in the air. He stretched a little and yawned.

Lin Yue nodded, opened the car door, and got out. She glanced back at Chen Luchuan and similarly said, "Take care." As she walked inside, just before reaching the door, she turned back again, but the car had already vanished into the night.

Mom, I have woken up. Can I talk to you tomorrow?

Lin Yue found a sheltered spot and waited for a moment, when a group of people emerged from the hotel. Wang Peiyuan was still draping his arm over Chen Luchuan's shoulder, but at this point, he could no longer stand steadily and was babbling incoherently.

Perhaps she has discussed it but did not inform you

I am going to sleep now, let's ask again tomorrow

Both middle school and high school count, I am not an old fossil, you may as well admit it

A moment of silence

Thereafter, there was no conversation along the way until the vehicle stopped at the entrance of the petrochemical factory's residential area

While everyone else was full of enthusiasm, she sat alone, feeling a sense of melancholy, only to later realize it was pretentious. She simply pushed the dishes aside and took her bag to go outside for some fresh air to sober up

Lin Yue finished his shower and lay down in bed. Just as he was about to turn off the light, He Shan knocked on the door, "Lin Yue, I need to ask you something."

He Shan sat on the edge of the bed, holding her shoulders and turning her body towards him. "Yue, you need to tell me honestly, have you ever been in a relationship"

A group of people stood by the side to hail a taxi. Shan Yifeng first led three colleagues into one, and shortly after, another taxi arrived, leaving five or six people remaining.

Lin Yue did not dare to look back and stretched her neck to wait for the bus

Lin Yue: "... ... Please pay attention to safety"

The mobile phone on the bedside table vibrated once. She reached out to touch it; it was a WeChat message from Xu Kun, asking if she was free tomorrow

Zhao Qingya turned her head to glance at Chen Luchuan and said, "Well, then."

Chen Luchuan's gaze lingered on her face for a moment, "Alright, thank you for your trouble"

The driver turned on the meter, and as he turned the steering wheel, the car swerved as if it were about to be thrown off the lane. Lin Yue hurriedly reached out to press down on the backrest of the front seat, "We will move after the New Year"

He Shan got up and walked outside, constantly complaining: "The more I live, the more I regress! Coming back covered in mud, lying on the bed without changing clothes, as if the sheets don't need to be washed..."

Lin Yuexin thought, fortunately, at least there are still three left

Lin Yue lay down for a while, removed the pillow, turned over, and stared at the ceiling for a moment. Unable to tolerate the unpleasant odor on his body, he propped himself up, got out of bed, and took a shower

The cold wind outside blows fiercely, and in just a moment, all the warmth from my body dissipates. Just as I am about to head back, my phone in my pocket vibrates incessantly.

It's fine, there are plenty of cars anyway

I apologize for being away for too long

The taxi sped away, leaving only another female colleague, Lin Yue, and Chen Luchuan in the cold wind

Lin Yue wanted to end her own life, but before doing so, she had to take care of Chai Wei. She took a few steps, pulled out her phone, and sent a text message to Chai Wei

Chen Luchuan sat in the front passenger seat, while Lin Yue sat in the back.

At that moment, an empty vehicle approached from the front, and Lin Yue let out a sigh of relief, hurriedly waving her hand.

The year-end party is just a few days away, what kind of gathering should we have for the meal

Oh dear, she has already graduated for six years, and still in a hurry? Getting married at forty, having children at fifty, by then we will both be lying in our graves, so what's the rush, right?

Hmm? Chen Luchuan took half a step back to stand properly, turned his head to glance at her, and smiled, "Not much anymore, I play tennis more often now"

Lin Liming smiled, "I cannot argue with you. Lin Yue has her own ideas, so let her be."

"Mom," Lin Yue pulled a pillow over his head, "Could you let me rest for a while?"

No

Thinking of this, the words slipped out of my mouth: "Do you still play basketball?"

A vehicle has passed by

Oh, homosexuality

He Shan frowned and said, "I tell you, child, what kind of attitude is this lately? Have you been shot?"

He Shan's expression changed slightly, "Really none? Not a single one?"

He Shan sat down on the edge of the bed, "Not drunk, yet behaving like this? Who did you have dinner with tonight? Was it Xu Kun?"

Just as I was about to reply, I noticed an envelope icon in the notification bar

He Shan leaned close to Lin Liming's ear, her tone grave, as if revealing a forbidden secret, "Have you heard of lace edges?"

He Shan scolded her, yet felt that having talked about it, regardless of the outcome, was better than not having talked at all; on the other hand, if he did not scold her, he felt embarrassed. After standing there for a moment, he took the initiative to cease hostilities for the first time, closed the door, and went out

Lin Yuezheng intended to get into the same vehicle as Chai Wei, but he saw her swiftly dodge, one hand linking with Zhao Qingya and the other pulling Wang Peiyuan, before turning back to call someone else.

He Shan got up and walked into her bedroom, frowning, "Why is there such a strong smell of alcohol? Are you drunk?"

However, after a moment, Chai Wei returned: "I specifically sent Zhao Qingya away to create conditions for you, and my good intentions are taken for granted!"

Lin Yue sighed

Lin Yue couldn't help but glance at him sideways, as the knitted sweater inside his coat slipped up a bit and then fell back down

Lin Yue hurriedly handed over the water bottle and whispered, "Thank you"

Chen Luchuan asked with a smile: "Are you still living with your uncle and aunt?"

The driver asked: "Where to?"

No need, it has already dispersed, just wait at the door

How can one say she is not sensible? I have always found her to be quite sensible

Where else can He Shan let her sleep? He reached out and tipped her cup, saying, "Get up first, and let's clarify our conversation."

Both He Shan and Lin Yue were dissatisfied, and Lin Yue did not intend to argue with her any longer, pulling the quilt over his head.

Chen Luchuan gently twisted it and handed it back to her, "Alright"

Did I not say that there is none

Lin Yue replied with a few words, thought for a moment, then deleted it. He sighed and put his phone back in his pocket

After a pause, Lin Yue noticed a 7-Eleven ahead and asked, "Are you drunk?"

Chen Luchuan stood up and looked at Lin Yue, a hint of apology in his expression, "I will go ahead."

There really isn't any

How can I sleep like this, my ancestor? I understand not getting married at twenty-eight, but which girl is twenty-eight and has never been in a relationship? This... this is not normal

Ah," Chai Wei held her back, "I just happen to have something I want to ask you.

"Shh! Keep your voice down!" He Shan hurriedly glanced towards the bathroom, "Do you think it's possible? Otherwise, at twenty-eight years old, I've never brought a man home, isn't that unusual?"

I will only take a moment of your time—I'm coming in now

Lin Yue expressed her gratitude once more and took a small sip from the bottle

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Well, that...

What conditions can be created when that person simply does not like her

He Shan huffed again, "I think it's because you indulge her too much. At twenty-eight years old, she hasn't even had a boyfriend. Which family's daughter is like your precious daughter?"

Did a car just pass by?

Lin Yue twisted the bottle cap, but her fingers slipped, and she was unable to open it. Feeling somewhat embarrassed, she stole a glance at Chen Luchuan, quietly wiped her palm on her clothes, and tried again, yet still could not open it

Hey! How can you be so rude, child? You come back and don't even say a few words to your parents

Lin Yue smiled and waved his hand

No, it is a company dinner

Chen Luchuan turned to look at her and said, "I will take you back first. Where do you live?"

He Shan's eyes widened in shock, and it took her a while to digest Lin Yue's words, "How can a young lady be so unaware of propriety!"