Film and TV: Starting from childhood, I will give up Zhong Yi

Chapter 305: Comforting the Women
Lin Yuan arrived at Wen Xue's house and knocked on the door. The house was silent, so it seemed that Wen Xue was not home.

It seems I'll have to save the solo tasks for tonight.

He put on sunglasses and strolled through the streets of Yanjing, casually browsing and keeping an eye on the small shops along the way, hoping to find some novel and interesting gadgets.

Before they knew it, evening had arrived, and Lin Yuan went straight to the building where Wen Xue worked to wait.

From afar, I could see her walking out of the revolving door, wearing gold-rimmed glasses, her hair tied up, her eyebrows delicately drawn, and her rosy lipstick highlighting her excellent complexion.

The navy blue suit skirt fit her well, the hem of which reached just to her knees, and flesh-colored stockings covered her slender calves. Her high heels made a rhythmic sound as they stepped on the stairs.

Wearing a cream-colored shirt underneath and a fine-checkered scarf tied at the collar, she looked sophisticated and elegant.

She caught sight of Lin Yuan and quickened her pace unconsciously.

"What are you doing here!" Wen Xue exclaimed, unable to hide her surprise.

Lin Yuan smiled slightly, his tone casual yet affectionate: "The authorities gave us free time today, and I had nowhere else to go, so I thought I'd wait for you downstairs."

Wen Xue smiled and said, "Then let's hurry back."

As the two walked to a nearby bus stop and stood side by side waiting for the bus, Wenxue couldn't help but exclaim, "I haven't even congratulated you on winning the championship yet! I can't believe you can run so fast."

Lin Yuan's achievement has significantly raised the world record by several levels, and barring any unforeseen circumstances, this world record will definitely stand for a very long time.

Lin Yuan changed the subject and asked, "Why weren't you the one who came to interview us from Xin Hua Society these past few days?"

Wen Xue took a deep breath and steadied her voice: "There are so many people in the newspaper, but I've managed to get an in-depth interview with you. I'll need your cooperation in a few days."

Lin Yuan smiled and agreed: "I will definitely cooperate fully and transmit all my thoughts, feelings, heartbeats and tremors during my sprint to you without reservation."

Wen Xue always felt that Lin Yuan's words had a hidden meaning.

The bus slowly came to a stop at the bus stop.

The two bought tickets and boarded the train, but there were no empty seats and many people were standing.

The two could only stand face to face, occasionally whispering to each other in their ears.

"What would you like to eat tonight? I'll make it for you when we get back."

Lin Yuan wrapped his arms around her waist and whispered in her ear, "I'll cook. Tonight, you are the ingredient I most want to cook."

Looking at Wenxue's dignified appearance, Lin Yuan always thought of pulling her down into the depravity of this mortal world.

The bus passed one stop after another, and the number of people on board increased.

Wen Xue turned around and grabbed the handrail, while Lin Yuan wrapped his arms around Wen Xue's waist to protect her. In the crowd, his body unconsciously pressed against Wen Xue's back, the soft sound of fabric rubbing against each other mixed with the noise of the crowd.

As the bus swayed and bounced, the atmosphere became enchanting.

Finally arriving at the station and getting off the train, Wenxue pointed to the nearby vegetable market: "How about we go buy some fresh vegetables?"

Lin Yuan gripped her wrist tightly, his eyes burning with passion: "Don't bother, is there anything readily available at home?"

"There are still some dumplings in the refrigerator," Wenxue replied.

Lin Yuan said casually, "I've been eating too much meat and fish these past few days, so cooking some dumplings is just right. They're convenient and warming."

Hearing Lin Yuan say this, and recalling the scene on the bus earlier, Wen Xue also hoped to go home soon, so she stopped insisting.

Back home, neither of them rushed to cook.

Lin Yuan accompanied Wen Xue into the bedroom.

Wen Xue unbuttoned her suit jacket and was about to take it off when Lin Yuan suddenly stopped her, saying, "Don't take it off. I like seeing you in formal attire."

Wenxue braced her arm against the cold wall, her neck slightly raised, her waistline forming a seductive curve.

"If only I had met you sooner..." she sighed softly, her voice filled with emotion, "It's just a pity that I was born before you were born, and you were born after I had grown old."

“At least we didn’t miss each other,” Lin Yuan replied warmly. “To be honest, the moment I saw you, I wanted to treat you like this.”

Wen Xue lightly bit her lower lip, her eyes sparkling, her tone languid after a good time: "You were so young back then, and you already had these 'bad ideas'. I don't know where you learned these actions from."

"Who told you to be so aloof, so serene, and so easily fooled back then?"

Wen Xue patted his chest lightly, chuckled, and said with a touch of emotion, "Even though I'm so much older than you, you have me completely under your thumb. But I'm not exactly at a loss."

Lin Yuan joked, "Of course I'm the one who's losing out. I gave you all my essence without reservation."

Upon hearing this, Wen Xue's peach blossom eyes, hidden behind her gold-rimmed glasses, narrowed slightly, revealing a gentle yet dreamy look. She appeared both charming and captivating.

The two got up and went into the kitchen to prepare some dumplings.

Wenxue counted out thirty dumplings and put them into the pot.

The water was bubbling away. She took out two more glasses from the cabinet, poured two glasses of wine, handed one to Lin Yuan, and kept the other for herself.

When the dumplings were ready and they clinked glasses, Wenxue asked softly, "After things are settled here, are you going back?"

Lin Yuan nodded: "I've been away from home long enough this time, so I won't stay any longer after this is over."

"Go back and take care of your own business first. Let me know in advance when you come again next time." Wen Xue nodded, her voice carrying a hint of melancholy.

Lin Yuan reached out and covered her slightly cool hand, gently rubbing it with his thumb: "Before I leave this time, I will have a good talk with Ju An, at least let her know how hard you've been all these years. You and your daughter, one is reserved and the other is stubborn. She is sensitive, so you should usually go along with her more and not push the child further away."

Wenxue sighed softly: "Actually, sometimes I don't know how to get along with her... Every time I try to say something, it comes out wrong. I've spoiled her so much that she's become unruly, so please bear with her."

Lin Yuan smiled and reassured her, "Don't worry, I treat her like my daughter. I know how to appease her little temper tantrums."

……

As evening self-study ended, a bustling stream of students poured out of the gates of Yanjing No. 2 Middle School.

Lin Yuan stood under the streetlight, his eyes searching through the crowd, and soon spotted Wen Ju'an.

She has long, straight, jet-black hair that falls naturally, giving her a youthful and lively look. She wears a simple white top, which makes her look fresh and clean.

Seeing that she wasn't accompanied by any other boys, Lin Yuan was quite satisfied.

"Brother Lin Yuan!" Wen Ju'an's eyes lit up the moment he saw Lin Yuan. He walked over quickly with his hands behind his back, his tone full of surprise and delight. "You've come to pick me up?"

Lin Yuan shook the bag in his hand: "I'm about to leave Yanjing, so I came to see you. These are your favorite roasted chestnuts."

"You're leaving so soon?" Wen Ju'an's smile faded, and a look of reluctance appeared on his face.

"Ah."

Wen Ju'an pouted: "If you're going to leave after coming, you might as well not have come at all. You didn't even spend any time with me."

Lin Yuan lightly flicked her forehead and said irritably, "You little brat, you're quite difficult to please."

"That's what it is!"

Lin Yuan put away his joking expression and said seriously, "Stop being cheeky. I'm going back in a few days. You and your mother should get along well. Don't deliberately go against her and make her feel bad. It's not easy for her to take care of you all by herself."

Wen Ju'an frowned in displeasure: "Why do you always side with my mother?"

“Your mother helped me and is someone I respect from the bottom of my heart. I love you because of her.”

Although Lin Yuan always poses Wen Xue in various ways, it doesn't stop him from saying this.

You don't understand her at all!

Lin Yuan pulled her to a park bench and sat down, feigning curiosity, and asked, "Then tell me, what kind of person is your mother in your heart?"

Wen Ju'an lowered his head and picked at his fingers. After a long while, he said softly, "Ungrateful."

Lin Yuan raised an eyebrow, his tone guiding, "What do you mean by that?"

Wen Ju'an lowered his head and after a long while, he finally spoke in a low voice: "My parents got married in the countryside. My mother was an educated youth who was sent to the countryside. My father said that my mother always thought about going back to the city and never settled down to live a peaceful life with him in the countryside."

"Later, she went back to the city, took me in, and kept me by her side to study. My father was left in the village. He couldn't bear it anymore and came looking for me. My mother refused to accept him anymore, treated him like an outsider, and even wanted to divorce him."

“I know they are not a good match, but even though they are not a good match, he is still my father. He has a bad temper, but he is good to me. He saves money to buy me clothes, but my mother won’t let me wear them. The local produce he brought has gone bad and my mother won’t let me eat it.”

"Mom dislikes Dad because he's from the countryside, and I'm from the countryside too. Brother Lin Yuan, do you look down on me because I'm from the countryside?"

Lin Yuan said softly, "Go back a few decades, what city dwellers were there? Weren't they all country folk? Besides, were there any country folk who dressed as well as you, dressed so comfortably, ate so well, and didn't even know all the five grains?"

“Your mother doesn’t want you to get too close to your father and opposes you accepting benefits from him. But have you ever thought about why your father was able to move from the countryside to Nanjing? Without your mother’s subsidies, could he afford to rent a house in Nanjing? She just doesn’t want you to visit him often.”

"Do you remember the story I told you before? Don't believe only one side of the story. As for what I'm about to say, you can verify it yourself." "When your mother was sent to the countryside, she married your father, and you naturally assumed that this was your father's way of protecting your mother."

“But your mother is an independent woman. She comes from an intellectual family, has received higher education, and longs for a true love. How could she just marry your father so easily?”

"Do you know how many dirty things your father and grandfather did behind your back just to force your mother to marry your father?"

“Your grandfather once led a group of people to smash up her educated youth house at night, and your father deliberately spread rumors about her. Your mother didn’t have a single friend in the countryside. Once, she even drank pesticide in despair and almost lost her life.”

Wen Ju'an gripped the armrest of the bench tightly, his fingertips turning white: "Impossible... Dad never told me about this..."

Lin Yuan's voice was low and heavy: "They will never tell you these things. They will only say what is in their favor. Your mother chooses to remain silent because she thinks you are too young to bear this darkness. She always thinks that you will understand slowly when you grow up, so the misunderstanding between you is getting deeper and deeper."

"The People's Republic of China was founded, and light shone into every corner, but the shadows will not disappear overnight."

"You haven't seen the darkness because your mother protected you very well. If your mother hadn't taken you away and had kept you in the countryside, do you know what would have happened to you when you reached your age?"

Lin Yuan held Wen Ju'an's small, soft hand and said in a deep voice, "If you were still in the countryside, you would have been sold for a dowry long ago. You wouldn't be eligible to go to school, and all that would be waiting for you is endless farm work. Your little hands are already covered in calluses."

“If it weren’t for you, I would beat your dad every time I see him. He still has the nerve to drag his feet on not getting a divorce. If it weren’t for you, your mom would have sent him back to the countryside long ago.”

Wen Ju'an trembled all over, stunned for a long time, then suddenly turned around and threw herself into his arms, her shoulders shaking violently, her tears soaking his shirt.

Lin Yuan patted her shoulder: "It's normal that she doesn't know how to get along with you, as this is her first time being a mother. She's never been comforted by anyone when she's feeling helpless. I've already advised her to be more lenient with you in the future and not be so demanding. Promise me you'll give her less to worry about, okay?"

Lin Yuan extended his pinky finger, wanting to make a pinky promise with her.

Wen Ju'an raised her head, her eyes red-rimmed. She wiped away her tears, her voice still nasal: "I won't agree to that. You made a pinky promise with me last time, and then you went back on your word."

Lin Yuan said helplessly, "Who said I'm cheating? You can't force me to do something I can't do, can you? I'll definitely do what I can for you."

“Then I need you to promise me…” Wen Ju’an bit his lip: “You are not allowed to date other people.”

"What kind of request is this?" Lin Yuan was taken aback at first, then smiled helplessly, "Alright, alright, I agree. Now you can agree to mine too, right?"

"You're not allowed to brush me off!"

Wen Ju'an glared at him, then slowly extended his little finger and solemnly made a pinky promise with him.

The two got up and left the park, walking home along the street.

As they walked, Wen Ju'an suddenly stopped: "Carry me back."

Lin Yuan frowned: "Don't you walk this road every day? Walk it yourself."

“If you don’t carry me, I’m not going back.”

Lin Yuan patted the little girl's soft skin and said irritably, "You've even learned to threaten people now? Hurry up and leave."

Wen Ju'an suddenly jumped forward, wrapped her arms around Lin Yuan's neck, and hung on his back. Lin Yuan had no choice but to support her and continue walking home.

After returning home, Wen Xue cut fruit for the two of them. Lin Yuan sat at his desk, picked up Wen Ju'an's textbook, and began to tutor her.

Wen Ju'an studied humanities.

Lin Yuan was also puzzled. Wen Ju'an was clearly weakest in Chinese and English, yet he still chose to study humanities.

late at night.

Wenjuan fell asleep.

She found herself becoming a sent-down youth in the countryside.

In just a few days, she experienced firsthand how utterly helpless she was.

Just when she was feeling desperate, a young man named Lin Yuan appeared. He was also a member of the village, but he was smart, brave, and confident. Whenever someone bullied her, Lin Yuan would always stand up for her.

Wen Ju'an secretly harbored feelings for Lin Yuan, whose appearance gradually brought a glimmer of light into her gloomy world.

That night, Wen Ju'an tossed and turned, unable to sleep. Finally, she mustered up her courage and took the initiative to find Lin Yuan.

……

After receiving a series of awards and interviews in Yanjing, Lin Yuan finally embarked on his journey back to Nanjing.

Back in Shamao Lane, provincial and municipal leaders, as well as school officials, all came to offer their congratulations.

Lin Yuan naturally greeted everyone with a smile and warmly. Putting aside everything else, these were all real connections he had now that he was running his own business.

Wu Xiulan once again set up a banquet with dozens of tables in Shamao Lane, which was very lively and filled with toasts and laughter.

Standing at his own doorway, Qiao Zuwang looked at the grand spectacle next door and curled his lip in disdain: "All they do is show off!"

Of course, he only dared to mutter these words in a low voice, afraid that someone would hear him.

As for Qiao Erqiang and Qiao Simei, they had already gathered at the banquet and were enjoying their meal.

As Qiao Simei ate, she said enviously, "If I had been the one adopted back then, I could be living such a good life too."

Qiao Erqiang swallowed the food in his mouth and bluntly retorted, "Sanli is so well-behaved, unlike you who only knows how to eat. Of course, no one would look down on you."

"Pah! You're the one who's greedy."

It would be a lie for Qiao Simei to say she wasn't envious of Qiao Sanli. If she really went to the Lin family, she would have two good older brothers to dote on her.

The two good older brothers are of course referring to Qiao Yicheng and Lin Yuan.

As for Qiao Erqiang, she certainly didn't include him; he was silly and couldn't even take care of himself.

After all the important figures who came to offer their congratulations had taken their leave, Lin Yuan was finally able to return to his house to rest for a while.

As soon as he pushed open the door, he saw Qiao Sanli greet him with a smile and bright eyes, saying, "Brother, you're amazing!"

Sanli has changed to a short hairstyle, with neat and soft bangs that subtly reveal her smooth forehead. Her hair is tied into low ponytails on both sides, giving her a simple, neat, and youthful look.

Lin Yuan asked, "During the time I was away, did anything go wrong at home?"

Qiao Sanli obediently shook her head.

"Brother brought you a gift."

Lin Yuan took out an exquisite necklace and gently put it on her.

"Thank you bro!"

Suddenly, Qiao Sanli mustered her courage and quickly kissed Lin Yuan on the cheek.

Instantly, her face turned visibly red, and she lowered her head shyly, her voice soft and sweet: "Brother, I'm going to class."

"Wait," Lin Yuan called out to her, "Have you had lunch yet?"

"I'm full!" Qiao Sanli waved her hand without turning her head and ran out the door shyly.

The next morning, Lin Yuan went to Ma Suqin's house.

On the one hand, he missed Ma Suqin and her health; on the other hand, he really didn't want to continue dealing with unnecessary social engagements at home.

As soon as he entered, Lin Yuan hugged Ma Suqin and kissed her affectionately for a while.

He only reluctantly let go when the person in his arms started to breathe heavily.

Only then did he give his son, who had been clutching his trouser leg, a perfunctory hug.

"Let's quickly put our son to sleep."

Ma Suqin smiled helplessly, "My son just woke up, how am I supposed to soothe him?"

Helpless, Lin Yuan had no choice but to play games with Lin Xin for a long time. Sure enough, after expending some energy, the little guy started to get sleepy.

Afterwards, Lin Yuan and Ma Suqin naturally spent a passionate night together, with Lin Yuan pouring out all the longing he had felt during their time apart.

After a tender moment, Lin Yuan drove to his company.

He didn't come here to give his employees pep talks, motivational speeches, or offer any kind of value.

He came for Sun Xiaomo.

In a recent phone call with Ma Suqin, Lin Yuan learned from her that Sun Xiaomo had started working at the Lin Group.

Now that he's back, it's natural to go and see him.

(End of this chapter)