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Chengze Jiayuan, Building 5, Room 201.

At the doorway, the four people faced each other.

After Qin Yuennan gently introduced herself, Lin Qinghai and Zhao Nuanmei, who were standing in the room, did not immediately invite her in.

It wasn't that the two elders were impolite, but rather that they were stunned by Qin Yuennan's beauty.

What words could be used to describe the woman before me?
Her tall and graceful figure was enveloped in a pure white long dress, making her appear exceptionally pure and beautiful.

Her face, lightly made up, was absolutely stunning. Her features were delicate and three-dimensional, her eyes were bright, her nose was high and straight, and her thin lips were tightly pursed with a slight smile, making her exceptionally charming.

In addition, her bun hairstyle revealed her slender, fair swan-like neck, making her look exceptionally beautiful.

Zhao Nuanmei had only ever seen actresses with such beauty and figure on television, so she was stunned for a long time after Qin Yuennan finished her self-introduction.

You're saying this stunningly beautiful girl in front of you is Xiao Nan?

Is she my son's girlfriend?

Is she my future daughter-in-law?

The unexpected surprise caught Zhao Nuanmei off guard, causing her heart to race and leaving her, as an elder, somewhat at a loss for words.

Lin Qinghai was even more shocked.

He anticipated that the girl Lin Shen brought this time might be very pretty, at least prettier than Gu Wanting.

But I didn't expect it to look this much better!
Moreover, her temperament is also outstanding.

Even though Qin Yuennan's clothes and appearance were very normal, even plain in appearance.

But her smooth, fair skin and graceful figure clearly indicate that she is a girl with excellent upbringing.

Seeing his parents standing at the door in a daze, Lin Shen knew perfectly well that they weren't being impolite; they were simply stunned.

His expression turned extremely smug, and he jokingly remarked with a smile.

"Dad, Mom, are you standing at the door because you don't want Xiaonan to come in?"

"Huh? No way! I'm sorry! I was just spacing out, I'm really sorry."

Only then did Zhao Nuanmei realize how impolite her actions were. She quickly stepped aside, her face beaming with a smile that Lin Shen had never seen before.

"Xiao Nan! Come in quickly! It's so cold outside."

"Ah."

Qin Yuennan was still smiling, but because she didn't smile often, her smile might have looked a little stiff.

But this is the best she could do.

After Qin Yuennan entered the door, Lin Shen carried all sorts of gifts, big and small, inside.

This left Lin Qinghai completely stunned when he saw it.

"Son, why did you bring so much stuff for National Day this year? Aren't you working in Shanghai anymore?"

"How can it be."

Lin Shen smiled mysteriously after closing the door.

"I'll tell you later, your son has made it big."

Have they become wealthy?
Lin Qinghai couldn't help but feel his left eyelid twitch violently, and then he carefully examined his son.

After all, he has changed so much, it's understandable that he's become successful.

Is it because of a setback in her love life that she lost weight?
Lin Qinghai couldn't help but feel a little worried, while Zhao Nuanmei had already begun taking action.

She first found Qin Yuening a pair of red slippers, then took her hand affectionately and asked with concern, her face full of kind smiles.

"How was it? Are you tired from the journey?"

"I'm not tired, Auntie."

Qin Yuennan smiled.

"Lin Shen drove the whole way. He worked very hard. I was just a passenger and I wasn't tired at all."

"If you help him watch the road, it must be very tiring!"

Zhao Nuanmei pulled Qin Yuennan's hand and led her to sit in the living room, then pulled out a seat for her.

"Come on, sit down and eat."

"Mom, let Xiaonan go wash her hands first."

Lin Shen reminded him.

"We just got back, there's no rush to eat."

"Oh right, look at my memory, I'm getting senile."

Zhao Nuanmei said regretfully, while Qin Yuennan just smiled slightly.

"No, Auntie, you're still young."

"Oh, Xiaonan, you're so sweet!"

Although she knew that Qin Yuennan was probably just being polite, Zhao Nuanmei still smiled broadly.

Her words won over Lin Shen's mother.

Qin Yuennan smiled slightly, got up and went to the bathroom. After closing the door, she couldn't help but let out a long sigh of relief, and the smile on her face instantly disappeared, turning her as aloof as usual.

It wasn't because she had any issues with Zhao Nuanmei; on the contrary, Lin Shen's mother's enthusiasm was almost overwhelming for her.

She acted this way simply because it was tiring to fake a smile after not having smiled for so long.

But Zhao Nuanmei's enthusiasm and thoughtfulness made Qin Yuennan's lips curl into a smile.

Just as she was about to wash her hands, Lin Shen suddenly opened the door and barged in, laughing as he pulled her into his arms and teased her.

"Nan-jie, you've never smiled so sweetly when you're with me! You seem like a completely different person today."

"Go, go, let's play!"

Qin Yuenan knew that Lin Shen had come in to tease her, and she gently pushed Lin Shen's chest before saying in embarrassment and annoyance.

"You're not allowed to talk about me laughing at this, understand?"

"of course."

Lin Shen smiled, turned and left the bathroom, not forgetting to give some instructions before leaving.

"Then I'll go outside and wait for you."

"Ah."

After Lin Shen left, Qin Yuennan couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

Only then did she notice that new toiletries had been prepared in the bathroom; the toothbrush and toothbrush cup were clearly brand new.

This made Qin Yuennan realize that she was truly valued by Lin Shen's parents, which warmed her heart.

When she came out of the bathroom, Lin Qinghai and Zhao Nuanmei were already sitting opposite Lin Shen in the bright living room, and their drinks had been poured.

Lin Shen smiled and patted the spot next to him, while Zhao Nuanmei turned around and called out.

"Come on, Xiaonan, the food will get cold if we don't eat it."

"Ah."

Qin Yuennan smiled slightly. Although the tension in her heart had eased a lot, she was still a little uneasy.

However, once she got to her seat, she realized how lavish the dinner was.

Each dish is a gourmet meal you'd only find in a restaurant, featuring chicken, duck, fish, and meat, all presented exquisitely—clearly the work of a seasoned connoisseur.

This prompted Qin Yuennan to exclaim in admiration.

"Auntie, you've done so much!"

"This was all done by Lin Shen's father."

Zhao Nuanmei smiled and patted Lin Qinghai's shoulder, making him so nervous that his body stiffened. Then she slapped his thigh hard and muttered something under her breath.

Are you mute? Can't you speak?

"Ah? Oh oh!"

Lin Qinghai then came to his senses, picked up his wine glass and said happily, although his voice was a little stuttering, his words were still clear.

"Cheers to Xiaonan's first visit to our home!"

"..."

Lin Qinghai's sudden action caught Zhao Nuanmei and Lin Shen off guard. While the two were still stunned, Qin Yuennan was the first to react and cheer them on, raising her quilt to bump it against Lin Qinghai and smiling.

"Thank you, Uncle. Cheers!" "Cheers!"

Prompted by Qin Yuennan's gesture, Zhao Nuanmei finally clinked glasses with Qin Yuennan, and the awkward atmosphere gradually turned into a cheerful one.

In the past, Qin Yuennan and Lin Shen would always serve each other food when they ate together.

But this time when she came to his house, Qin Yuennan became even more diligent, serving food to Lin Shen much more frequently than before.

This flattered Lin Shen, who raised an eyebrow and met Qin Yuennan's gaze with a hint of a smile.

Qin Yuennan gave him a disapproving look before taking small bites of her food.

Watching the young couple interact, Zhao Nuanmei was overjoyed, and her desire to understand Qin Yuennan grew even stronger, so she asked out of curiosity.

"Xiao Nan, I heard from Xiao Shen that you're from Zhejiang? Do you like our food?"

"It's a habit, and it tastes delicious."

Qin Yuennan smiled.

"Although my family is from Zhejiang, my mother is from the north, so our family's tastes are not quite the same as the man's, and we prefer saltier and spicier flavors."

"That's good."

After learning that the dishes suited Qin Yuennan's tastes, Zhao Nuanmei breathed a sigh of relief and then cautiously asked a question.

"So how did you and Xiao Shen meet?"

"Work."

Perhaps feeling that the two words were too impolite, Qin Yuennan added another word.

"I've known Lin Shen for a long time through work."

"She was my former boss."

Lin Shen smiled and pointed out the truth, which made Qin Yuenan glare at him fiercely.

Because once Lin Shen says "boss," the word that comes to mind is definitely "old."

That's why Qin Yuennan didn't introduce herself as Lin Shen's boss at the beginning, in order to avoid this topic.

As a result, Lin Shen realized what she was thinking and even pointed it out directly!

This made Qin Yuennan very angry, extremely angry!
Zhao Nuanmei also keenly sensed something and immediately asked curiously.

"Xiao Nan, were you Xiao Shen's boss before?"

"Yes, she was once the marketing director of Chongyoujia."

Under Qin Yuennan's murderous gaze, Lin Shen revealed all her secrets.

Of course, he didn't forget to comfort Qin Yuennan under the table, patting her thigh with his hand.

However, he was knocked down by Qin Yuennan in the next second.

She was afraid that Lin Shen would flirt with her in such a formal setting, which was his usual style.

Given his personality, he'll probably do it!
When Zhao Nuanmei and Lin Qinghai heard that Qin Yuennan was Lin Shen's superior, and even a high-level leader like the marketing director, they were so shocked that they couldn't speak. They even stopped eating, holding their bowls in mid-air, looking extremely astonished.

"Xiao Nan, are you the director of Chongyou Company?"

"correct."

Seeing that she could no longer hide the truth, Qin Yuennan had no choice but to nod and explain.

"Lin Shen and I used to work together and got along quite well."

"you sure?"

Lin Shen smiled and teased.

“When we weren’t together, you criticized me a lot at work.”

"..."

Upon hearing this, Qin Yuennan's pretty face flushed slightly, and she then gave Lin Shen a cold, sidelong glance.

If Zhao Nuanmei and Lin Qinghai hadn't been there, she would have already placed her hands on Lin Shen's waist and abdomen and twisted him.

But there was no way around it; this was his home turf, his domain, so he couldn't be so unrestrained.

Otherwise, you'll be seen as a violent person, which isn't good for your image.

Qin Yuenan took a deep breath and drank a beverage to calm her nerves.

Seeing the way she and Lin Shen exchanged glances like bickering lovers, Zhao Nuanmei, being someone with experience, knew very well that their relationship had long since moved beyond the initial stage of being lovers and had entered into a close relationship where they were like family.

This put Zhao Nuanmei at ease, and she asked with a smile.

"So you and Xiao Shen have known each other for so long? How did you get together?"

"Um……"

Qin Yuennan was speechless for a moment. She couldn't very well say that she took over Lin Shen's position after the breakup, could she?

That's not how it was supposed to be!

But according to the timeline, that is indeed the case.

Lin Shen was heartbroken, then he resolved to lose weight, become handsome, and interact with himself, successfully making himself fall in love with him.

How to say this?

Seeing that Qin Yuennan was somewhat conflicted, Lin Qinghai quickly smoothed things over.

"Oh dear, why are you asking so much about their relationship? As long as they love each other, does it matter when they got together?"

?

Lin Qinghai's words left Zhao Nuanmei speechless.

Just now you were doubting Lin Shen's relationship status, and you asked me to subtly inquire about it.

Why the sudden change of heart? Did they betray me?
"Old Lin!"

Zhao Nuanmei angrily slapped Lin Qinghai on the shoulder, and he quickly put his hands together and begged for mercy.

"We'll talk about this later, let's eat first."

"Humph."

Zhao Nuanmei gave a soft hum and continued eating, while Lin Qinghai served her food while changing the subject and shifting the focus to Lin Shen.

“Son, why didn’t you tell your dad you were buying a car? I could have at least given you some advice! I could even have given you a few tens of thousands of yuan in subsidies so you could buy a better car.”

After all, in Lin Qinghai's mind, since Qin Yuennan was already a director and had even been Lin Shen's boss, it proved that her salary must be higher than Lin Shen's.

If things continue like this, Lin Shen's chauvinistic pride will eventually take over.

So Lin Qinghai thought he should have Lin Shen buy a better car, since the family still had some savings.

Upon hearing this, Lin Shen simply smiled mysteriously and asked in return.

"Dad, how good do you think a 'good car' has to be?"

"It should cost at least two hundred thousand."

Lin Qinghai gave a brief commentary.

"The Volkswagen Passat is pretty good, and there are also some Japanese cars that are fuel-efficient in the north. Of course, if you want to buy a new energy vehicle, that's fine too. I've seen many hybrids that are also very good, like Voyah and the like. Oh, by the way, what car did you buy?"

"Here."

Lin Shen simply took out the keys to his Maybach and placed them on the table, which completely baffled Lin Qinghai.

"A Mercedes? Really? Where did you get the money?"

"Of course it's true."

Lin Shen said with a smile.

"Dad, didn't I just say that your son has made it big? I'll tell you all about it after dinner. And this isn't just any Mercedes, it's a Maybach."

Maybach?
Even Lin Qinghai, who doesn't know much about cars, is well aware that the Maybach is a high-end car in the Mercedes-Benz lineup, and its price is much higher than that of a regular Mercedes-Benz E-Class.

My son bought such an expensive car?
Lin Qinghai's eyes widened in shock, and he was unable to calm down for a long time.

Zhao Nuanmei, who was standing to the side, asked curiously.

"Hey, Lin, what kind of car is a Maybach?"

"A high-end car like that would probably cost around 400,000 to 500,000 yuan."

Four or five hundred thousand!?
Zhao Nuanmei was also startled, while Lin Shen chuckled and chimed in.

"Dad, four or five hundred thousand isn't even a fraction of the price of my car." (End of Chapter)