Reborn as a female internet celebrity in a county town

Chapter 409 Yan Li's Sense of Security
During this time, Shen An'an felt the atmosphere of home.

It seems that the relationship between my mother and my aunt is starting to deteriorate.

Although everyone always appeared kind and friendly in her presence, it wasn't hard to discern the emotions hidden beneath.

She also knows these people in her family quite well.

Even though her own mother knew about her situation, she never said anything from beginning to end, leading her to suspect that her mother was doing it on purpose.

Who knows, maybe I went out on purpose that day, otherwise how could it be such a coincidence that I didn't get back until almost midnight and no one noticed that I had left?

I heard noises from the bedroom this morning and saw that my mom had gotten up.

Chen Lan glanced at Shen An'an and said, "It's okay, it's okay. You can continue sleeping. Mom accidentally made a noise. It's not time to get up yet."

Shen An'an noticed that her mother was being a little cautious. During this time, her mother had been sleeping with her and mainly took care of feeding her, treating her like a child.

Of course, it could also be because of the baby in her womb.

"Mom, I have something to tell you, please don't be angry, okay?"

After hesitating for a moment, Shen An'an said.

"What's there to be angry about? No matter what you did, you're still my daughter..."

"Um, that... I'm pregnant."

Chen Lan wasn't surprised at all. "You should rest even more now that you're pregnant. After all, it's not just about you anymore."

Shen An'an: "Mom already knew, didn't she?"

"Yes, I found out when you went to buy the pregnancy test."

"Oh...aren't you angry?"

"Angry? Why should I be angry? On the contrary, I'm very happy. You like Lin Lang, and I really want Lin Lang to be my son-in-law."

"Is it because of Lin Lang that you're not angry? What if it were someone else?"

"Of course not others!"

"Oh."

Shen An'an didn't know what to say. It might be a very simple principle, but it just didn't feel quite right.

Of course, this is only from an emotional standpoint. If we consider the issue from the perspective of interests, then it is perfectly normal.

If the benefits are large enough, then most flaws can be ignored.

Chen Lan came to Shen An'an's side, reached out and stroked Shen An'an's hair, and said earnestly, "An'an, I'm very happy that you are actively pursuing your own happiness. We'll talk to your dad after you and Lin Lang officially confirm your relationship."

"Mom, why?"

"Because your dad will feel uncomfortable. You know his personality."

"That's not my question. I'm asking... can't we take a step back on this?"

Chen Lan's expression turned serious. "Take a step back? How can we back down? You're pregnant now, where can we back down to? Whether Lin Lang is willing to admit it or not, you have to marry him in the future. If you don't marry him, what will happen to the child you have? You can be soft-hearted normally, but now, even for the sake of the child, you can't have the slightest thought of backing down, understand?"

"do not know……"

"It's okay if you don't know. Just pretend nothing happened, and Mom will handle it for you."

"But……"

"No buts, sweetie, don't overthink it."

After saying that, Chen Lan got up and prepared to leave.

Just then, Shen An'an suddenly said, "Mom, it's mainly because Lin Lang is rich, right?"

Chen Lan turned around and said, "If Lin Lang is just rich, is our family really that bad? Is there such a big difference between 1 billion and 10 billion in terms of numbers? It's all money that one person can't spend in a lifetime. For Lin Lang, being rich is just a tiny, insignificant label."

"What else does he have?" Shen An'an didn't realize anything else.

"He has so much, but just one thing is enough to make him the first person in history."

"Which point?"

"His earning power is unparalleled! There's no one in the world who can match it! And he's also incredibly smart; knowing he has this ability, he's linked it with countless investors, ensuring no one enjoys the benefits alone. This way, he avoids being manipulated by anyone and maximizes his own interests. From both a strategic and personal perspective, Lin Lang's approach is flawless."

Looking closely at Lin Lang's various arrangements, it's clear he's taken what an ordinary person could do to the extreme. Coming from a family with no connections, he's now attracted the attention of countless high-ranking figures. Whether they hate him or love him, they're all powerless against him. Too many people want to seize Lin Lang's money-making abilities for themselves, too many want him to disappear from this world, but… no one dares to do it, and no one can.

So, it's perfectly fine for you to like Lin Lang; it would be problematic if you didn't. And you can't blame Mom for being calculating; nobody can remain calm and composed in front of Lin Lang. The status and glory he represents are just the tip of the iceberg right now.

Shen Anan: “…”

She really hadn't thought that much about it.

After all, she wasn't expecting to get money or fame from Lin Lang; she simply liked him.

Her reason for liking Lin Lang was simple: Lin Lang really didn't cheat her out of money.

Even if you've already made your stance clear, it doesn't matter if you get scammed.

At that time, she didn't know things would turn out this way, nor did she know Lin Lang would be so powerful.

Looking back now, perhaps Lin Lang simply didn't care about his money.

Hearing her mother's words, Shen An'an had a different understanding of Lin Lang for the first time.

Wow, he's already this amazing.

No wonder my cousin is so crazy about Lin Lang.

No wonder my aunt's family stopped doing anything else and willingly devoted themselves to this matter.

"Mom, what if I told you that I never actually thought about marrying Lin Lang?"

“You can think whatever you want, but things won’t change because of what you think. An’an, I completely understand that you don’t want to get involved in this utilitarian matter, and I won’t make things difficult for you, but it’s impossible for me to give up.”

After Chen Lan finished speaking, she walked out of the room.

This time, Shen An'an didn't call out to Chen Lan; instead, she was lost in thought.

She knew that many of the things she had predicted had gone astray.

This matter is not just wishful thinking on my part, but more about the pursuit of personal gain.

If you have no ambition and just drift along like a couch potato, you can't stop others from doing the same thing.

She thought for a moment and sent Lin Lang a message: "How come you're so amazing now?"

"??? Why are you suddenly saying this? Did someone tell you that?"

"Not really, it's just that my mom says you're very capable, that you're not only good at making money."

"What else is so powerful?"

"When it comes to doing things, if someone comes from an ordinary background but has great abilities, they might be accused of possessing a treasure that could bring trouble. But you get away with it without any problems. You've built yourself into an impenetrable fortress. You won't find another person like that in the whole world."

"Does my mother-in-law think so highly of me?"

"If she knew you called her mother-in-law, she'd be overjoyed. But my dad doesn't know about this yet. I wonder what it would be like if he did..." "Don't think too much about it. Just call me when you need me."

"Actually... I don't really want to..."

"????"

"It's not that I don't like you. If I didn't like you, I wouldn't be with you. It's just that I really don't want to make my cousin sad. Besides, compared to me, my cousin should be more helpful to you. After all, you definitely need help, but I can't help you with anything except eating."

Shen An'an never overestimates her own abilities.

She had some confidence in trivial matters, but her mind went blank when it came to important things.

My dad saw this very clearly.

Last year, when the family was chatting, her father said that if they passed away, Shen An'an probably wouldn't know how to do anything, or even know the burial process. So they had to prepare some things in advance to avoid causing trouble for their daughter.

At the time, it seemed like a joke, but now it seems that my father knew too much about me.

"Eat? You said it yourself, so come and let me have some next time."

"Haven't they always been there?"

“I used to eat it, but now it’s different, you have to give it to me.”

"Isn't it the same?"

Are they the same?

……

Chen Lin and Yan Keming have been very anxious lately.

After all, they were at a complete disadvantage, and Shen An'an's pregnancy was an insurmountable obstacle for them.

Yan Keming asked, "How's it going with Lili? No progress yet?"

"They said there were still drug residues."

"So much time has passed, how can there still be any residue? Besides, even if there is residue, how much of an impact can it have? I don't believe she has no sense of crisis at all."

"That's what she said, what can I do?"

"I'll go ask about the situation..."

Yan Keming already knew what the only way to break the deadlock was, but the initiative was not in their hands; it mainly depended on what Lin Lang thought and what Yan Li did.

Three weeks have passed since Yan Li learned of Shen An'an's pregnancy. If Yan Li had been willing to do it, he should have been able to get leverage by now.

But the fact is, there has been no progress whatsoever.

The longer things are delayed, the more disadvantageous it will be for them.

About ten minutes later, Yan Keming said, "I've already asked. Even if the metabolism is slow, it will be about time after four months. Even if there are still some residues at this point, it won't have much of an impact on pregnancy. Lili couldn't possibly not know this. She's unwilling to do it, so she must have other ideas."

What could she possibly be thinking?

"I don't know, but she's playing with her future! Here's what we'll do: find a chance to get a couple of clean hairs, and I'll arrange for someone to do some testing..."

"You suspect she's pregnant?"

"It's not a matter of doubt, but getting pregnant is the only correct path and the only way to resolve this matter. She definitely knows this better than anyone else. If she does it, then it's fine; if she doesn't, it means she's completely incompetent!"

"What can we do if it doesn't meet the standards?"

"Nothing much, at least we don't have to keep betting on her anymore. She can do whatever she wants."

Yan Keming hoped that Yan Li could maintain a clear head and make rational judgments in this matter.

Chen Lin went to Yan Li's room and began collecting some things.

About half an hour later, Yan Keming went out.

Meanwhile, in the office of Tianjin Capital...

Yan Li arrived at the company a little after eight o'clock. When she arrived, she saw Lin Lang sitting there handling some work.

She had never seen Lin Lang so serious.

He leaned over for a look and said, "These are all minor matters, leave them to me, they're just trivial."

"It's okay, it's okay. You should get some rest. Don't come all the way to the company if there's nothing wrong. Just send me a message if there's anything I can't handle."

Yan Li said with a smile, "I'm afraid you'll sideline me. I already don't have much power at Tianjin Capital, and you want to take away the few jobs I have?"

"You're one to talk! I was planning to travel and see the beautiful landscapes of our country, but I was forced to come back after only two weeks."

"Why don't we continue now? We don't have anything else to do anyway."

"No! I can't let you get tired. Shen An'an's mother will definitely take good care of her, but it's not certain that she will be able to take care of you."

Yan Li: "...I don't need to be taken care of either."

"Don't you know whether you need it or not? In short, for the next year, I don't want to see you at the company before 9 a.m. and after 5 p.m. If you're really addicted to working, then work overtime at home."

"Huh? You found out?"

"Of course I know what I did."

Yan Li: "...How did you know?"

"I secretly went to get tested. I knew four days ago. Otherwise, do you think I'm some kind of gentleman who hasn't asked you to sleep with him in so long?"

Yan Li: "..."

She had been afraid that what Lin Lang had said to her was a warning.

Only now did she realize that it wasn't a warning, but rather Lin Lang telling her in advance how to break the deadlock in this matter.

"Actually... things are pretty stable now. Shall we go to the lounge?"

"I can't take it anymore. I'm a bit tired lately. Now I know why cattle and horses don't want to have children. Work is really exhausting. Now, after get off work every day, all I want to do is lie down and sleep."

"Well... how about I find you an assistant? How about Fu Xueqing? She should be able to handle it, right?"

"No, no, she can't do it."

What a joke! Fu Xueqing is mine, not Tianjin Capital's.

What's yours is yours, and what belongs to the company belongs to the company; this distinction must be made.

"Who can do it? Tell me, and I'll go and invite them myself."

Yan Li's mood is completely different now than before.

After learning Lin Lang's true purpose, she felt a sense of security she had never felt before in her life.

For the first time, she felt that Lin Lang was not so far away from her, but rather very close at hand.

It's not about physical distance—the two of them have long been in a negative distance in reality—but about emotional distance.

(End of this chapter)