Outrageous! Who said my wife is vain?!

During his free time, Chu Yu realized that he hadn't been back to the Lin family for a meal in a long time, so he thought he would go back to see Zhao Ruoying and Lin Zhenghong.

I'll also give them the gifts I bought in Paris. As for whether they'll ask him who he went on the trip with, that's another story.

Chu Yu hadn't thought about this question, which wasn't really a question. If asked, he would tell the truth; if not asked, he wouldn't say anything.

There's nothing shameful about his relationship with Mingxi, but there's no need to bring it up. His private life is his own business.

The Lin Family Villa.

At the dinner table, Zhao Ruoying looked at Chu Yu with a loving expression, constantly putting food on his plate. "Eat more. This braised sea cucumber was prepared by the kitchen early this morning. It was simmered all day in a broth made from old hen and pork ribs."

"Thank you, Mom. You should eat more too, don't just focus on me." As she spoke, she also put a few bites of food on Zhao Ruoying's plate.

Looking at the food on her plate, all of which were her favorite dishes, Zhao Ruoying felt a warm feeling in her heart. Although her youngest son was young, he was the most thoughtful and considerate.

"Okay, thank you, son."

"By the way, honey, do you think Xiao Bao has gained a little weight and looks much better?"

Zhao Ruoying scrutinized Chu Yu carefully, blurting out her thoughts without thinking, but she regretted it as soon as she finished speaking.

Sure enough, after Lin Zhenghong nodded and said, "It seems that's really true."

Chu Yu said, "It's probably because I've been drinking a lot of soup lately. Southerners really do have a talent for making soup; it tastes good and is nourishing."

Zhao Ruoying's smile froze for a moment, but she quickly recovered and subtly changed the subject, "By the way, Xiaobao, where are you planning to open a branch next?"

"I see so many people on Douyin making videos every day, urging Burger King to open a store in their area. Son, you're really something! You've built a brand like this!"

Lin Zhenghong, who was watching from the side, couldn't help but laugh. When it came to issues concerning children, Zhao Ruoying was always particularly proactive.

The day after learning that Chu Yu had a boyfriend, Zhao Ruoying had someone investigate her in detail.

In fact, Chu Yu never intended to hide the fact that he was with Ming Xi from anyone, so it was easy to investigate.

The following evening, Mingxi's information was placed in front of Zhao Ruoying.

From Mingxi's family background, to all the materials he produced after entering the entertainment industry, to how he got together with Chu Yu, and how much money he spent on Chu Yu after they got together, everything was written down clearly.

A minor, 18th-tier celebrity with an excessively glamorous face, who loves self-promotion, feuds, spends money like water, flaunts her wealth, and is suspected of having an immoral private life!

This is a minor celebrity whom she would normally find beneath her dignity to even glance at, yet she has her precious youngest son completely infatuated with her?!

They supported his extravagant lifestyle and helped him move out of the house!

Actually, Chu Yu moved out not because of Ming Xi at all, but Zhao Ruoying didn't think so.

In her opinion, it must have been Mingxi who instigated Chu Yu to move out so that she could keep him captivated at all times.

What infuriated Zhao Ruoying even more was that when she showed the information to Lin Zhenghong, he calmly said, "She is indeed beautiful, no wonder the third brother likes her."

After rolling her eyes at him a few times, Zhao Ruoying said sarcastically, "If she weren't pretty, would she be able to seduce your son into spending millions of dollars a month on her?!"

Lin Zhenghong gave an even more infuriating answer: "I don't care. It's the money that Lao San earned himself. He can spend it however he wants. He didn't ask me for money to support his boyfriend anyway."

"If you don't accept him, it's best to pretend you don't know anything. Wait for their feelings to fade and they'll naturally break up. Don't give him any more attention."

"Right now, the third son and his father are very close. If you don't want to have a falling out with your son, it's best not to do anything underhanded. As for money, I'll say it again: if the third son can support himself, then let him be."

"Alright, I have an online meeting, so I'll talk to you later and go to the study for the meeting."

After saying that, he left, leaving Zhao Ruoying alone for a long time before she could adjust her mindset.

She decided to do as Lin Zhenghong said, to ignore it completely, and wait for Xiaobao to have his fill of playing around and dump that little vixen before finding him a good boy who was a good match for him.

When Chu Yu mentioned that Southerners are good at making soup, Zhao Ruoying immediately thought of the many soup photos that Mingxi posted online. In order to avoid mentioning Mingxi's name, she quickly changed the subject.

Chu Yu noticed her unusual expression but didn't delve into it. Instead, he continued, "Currently, we only plan to open stores in North China. We'll discuss other regions after we've established our warehousing and logistics system and processing plants."

When the topic turned to business, Lin Zhenghong became interested and offered a few words of advice from his own experience: "Very good. Doing business requires a steady and solid approach, but sometimes you can be flexible. If you have suitable partners who can help solve problems such as warehousing and logistics, you can also try your hand at small-scale ventures in other regions."

Although Chu Yu had his own ideas and plans, he humbly replied to Lin Zhenghong's "guidance," "I understand what you mean. Don't worry, I won't let any potential good opportunities slip by."

The three of them ate and chatted, and the atmosphere was quite warm and harmonious.

After dinner, Zhao Ruoying insisted that Chu Yu stay at home because he hadn't been home for a long time. Since it was only for one night, Chu Yu had no reason to refuse and readily agreed.

After finishing their meal, drinking soup, eating fruit, and spending a long time with Zhao Ruoying, a mother-son bond, Zhao Ruoying finally went to sleep peacefully.

Chu Yu went to the second-floor balcony to get some fresh air, enjoy the night view, and reply to Mingxi's message.

Mingxi: Are you only staying today?

Mingxi: You must come back to be with me tomorrow.

Mingxi: I learned a new soup recipe, and I was planning to make it for you today.

Mingxi: You went home for dinner, fine, but you didn't even come back to stay. (Feeling wronged) (Feeling wronged)

Mingxi: Brother Chu, I can't sleep without you Ծ‸Ծ

Mingxi: You must come back to sleep tomorrow!

Chu Yu: I'll go back to keep you company tomorrow. Drink a cup of warm honey water before bed; it will help you sleep better. Go to bed early and don't stay up late.

Mingxi: Mm o(*￣3￣)o

Just then, a male voice suddenly came from behind, "Third brother, it's so late, why are you still out in the wind? Be careful not to catch a cold."

Chu Yu turned around and called out, "Dad."

"I felt a bit stuffy, so I came out for some fresh air. I'll go back inside in a bit. It's so late, aren't you asleep yet?"

"I'm just coming out for a drink of water, then I'll go to sleep right away. Hey third brother, it's nice to run into you. I have a few words I'd like to say to you."

Clearly, the real reason for drinking water was to have a few words with him. Lin Zhenghong's bedroom has a water dispenser, so why would he need to come out to drink water late at night?

It's probably because of Mingxi. Zhao Ruoying's unusual behavior and some probing words today made Chu Yu realize that they probably know about Mingxi's existence and don't like him.

However, Chu Yu did not expose the truth, but instead said, "Please speak."

Lin Zhenghong, whose young son appeared both young and mature, carefully chose his words, "You are a child with your own ideas. I believe you can make the right choices in many things, and I trust you."

"Your mom sometimes tends to overthink things, but whatever she does is for your own good. She really loves you."

"Dad, I know how good Mom is to me, and I respect her very much."

"I bet you noticed your mother's various unusual behaviors today. Now that it's just the two of us, I won't hide anything. She really dislikes the one you're raising in Junhui Mansion."

Sure enough, Chu Yu wondered what Lin Zhenghong meant by contacting him now, and remained silent.

Lin Zhenghong continued, "Of course, I have no objection to what kind of man or woman you find, as long as you can handle your private life well. But I hope that you won't cause conflicts with your mother because of him and hurt her feelings."

Chu Yu slightly curled the corners of his mouth and chuckled, "Dad, you're really overthinking it. How could I possibly hurt Mom's feelings? I don't know how you and Mom view Mingxi, but in my opinion, he's still a child and doesn't have that many thoughts."

"I'm happy when I buy a bag I like, and I'm happy when I eat at a restaurant I like. I feel happy when I'm with him. If my mom really doesn't like him, they can try not to see each other in the future."

Lin Zhenghong was at a loss for words after hearing this. "You... well! Anyway, you know what to do."

Chu Yu approached Lin Zhenghong and placed his hand on his shoulder reassuringly. "Dad, I understand what you mean. It's late, you should go back to your room and rest. Staying up late is bad for your health."

Lin Zhenghong patted the hand on his shoulder and said, "Okay."

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