Roses in Flames

Xiao Lin stood by the flower bed downstairs at the hotel, looking down at his phone.

After the message was sent, no reply was received from Ye Yuntang.

Xiao Lin looked up and glanced at the floor where she was staying.

"Forensic Doctor Shen, would Forensic Doctor Ye like to come down for a late-night snack?"

"She just replied to my message, saying she was a little tired and wanted to rest early."

Xiao Lin turned around and glanced back.

It was Shen Yan and his colleague having a conversation.

"I'll ask her out again when we get back to the city."

"With your outstanding qualities, Dr. Shen, it should be easy for you to pursue someone."

"She's different."

The two walked further and further away, and Xiao Lin could no longer hear what they were saying.

Xiao Lin glanced down at his phone again.

She replied to Shen Yan's message, but did not reply to his.

Xiao Lin gritted his teeth and turned to leave.

……

Ye Yuntang lay in bed looking at her phone.

My stomach suddenly rumbled a few times.

She reached out and touched her stomach.

I'm still a little hungry even though I didn't eat dinner.

She was just about to text Xiaowei to ask her to bring some food when she came back when the doorbell rang.

Ye Yuntang opened the door and saw Xiao Lin standing outside.

Xiao Lin handed her a bag. "You didn't eat dinner, so I went to the hotel kitchen and made you some fried rice."

Before Ye Yuntang could say anything, the man shoved the bag into her hand and turned to leave.

Ye Yuntang only looked away after his figure disappeared from sight.

After closing the door, she took the fried rice out of the bag.

As soon as the lid was opened, a whiff of hot oil mixed with the aroma of eggs and meat wafted out.

The fried rice is perfectly separated, with chunks of cured pork and dried tofu inside, making it incredibly appetizing.

Ye Yuntang picked up a spoon and took a bite, her beautiful eyes revealing surprise.

It tastes really good.

Before she knew it, she had finished the whole box of fried rice.

Ding--

The WeChat notification sounded once.

Xiao Lin: "How does it taste?"

Ye Yuntang felt a sudden heat rise to his ears.

She has no backbone.

How could I possibly eat all the fried rice he brought over?

Ye Yuntang: "Not bad, thank you."

Xiao Lin: "I'm glad you like it. I'll make you something else next time."

Ye Yuntang, "..."

What is he doing?

If seduction doesn't work, how about trying to entice her with food?

……

After the social event, Ye Yuntang went on a business trip.

I returned just in time for Friday, the anniversary celebration of my younger brother Ye Mo's school.

Ye Mo had a performance to give, and his mother didn't have time to attend. Ye Yuntang went back to her apartment to change her clothes and then drove to the school.

Ye Mo waited at the school gate. Ye Yuntang walked over, took Ye Mo's arm, and said, "Sister's here, let's go in!"

Ye Mo stood still.

Ye Yuntang's beautiful eyes showed confusion. "What's wrong? Are you waiting for someone?"

Ye Mo took out his phone and typed: Waiting for brother-in-law.

Ye Yuntang's lips twitched. "You contacted Fu Shili? Didn't you already know about my divorce from him?"

As soon as Ye Yuntang finished speaking, a deep, magnetic voice suddenly rang out, "Xiao Mo."

Ye Yuntang suddenly raised her eyes and looked ahead.

Xiao Lin got out of a taxi.

Today he was wearing a neatly pressed military green shirt, with the top two buttons undone at the collar, the sleeves slightly rolled up to reveal his toned and muscular forearms, black trousers with straight creases that accentuated his strong and muscular legs, and thin-soled black leather shoes as he strode toward this side.

With his hair parted in a 3/7 ratio, his sideburns neatly trimmed, and his jawline sharp and cold, he exudes a strong yet composed aura.

When Ye Mo saw Xiao Lin, a happy smile appeared on his handsome face, and he waved to Xiao Lin.

Seeing Ye Mo's actions, Ye Yuntang felt a little jealous.

Xiao Mo didn't invite her to the school anniversary celebration, but instead invited Xiao Lin.

When did this guy become so familiar with Xiao Lin?

He even called him brother-in-law, he really deserves a beating!

Ye Yuntang gently patted Ye Mo on the back, "Don't call him anything else later, just call him Captain Xiao."

Ye Mo looked at Ye Yuntang and typed out: I like to call him brother-in-law.

Ye Yuntang, "..."

After Xiao Lin came over, Xiao Mo typed a message and handed it to him: Brother-in-law, my sister just hit me.

Ye Yuntang raised her hand and touched her forehead.

This guy has even learned to tattle.

Ye Yuntang looked at Xiao Lin with extreme embarrassment, "I don't know why Xiao Mo calls you brother-in-law. I never taught him to call you that."

Xiao Lin naturally knew that Ye Yuntang had not taught him.

Because he himself made Ye Mo call him that.

Ye Mo: Brother-in-law, are you and my sister wearing matching outfits today?

Ye Yuntang was very close to Ye Mo, so she also saw the line of text that was typed on his phone.

She glanced down at her dark green dress.

At first glance, they really do look a bit like matching couple outfits.

Xiao Lin's lips curled up slightly, "It's probably a tacit understanding."

Ye Mo grabbed Xiao Lin's arm and led him toward the campus.

Ye Yuntang followed behind the two, her beautiful eyes almost overflowing with dissatisfaction.

What a brat! Whose brother is he anyway?

The discrimination is too obvious!

Along the way, many students who knew Ye Mo asked curiously, "Ye Mo, is that your brother-in-law?"

Ye Yuntang is beautiful. Whenever she has time, she comes to the school to learn about Ye Mo's situation. Therefore, many students at the school know her and know that she is Ye Mo's older sister.

But this was Xiao Lin's first time here, and everyone was still quite unfamiliar with each other.

Upon hearing the words "brother-in-law," Ye Mo not only didn't deny it, but also nodded happily, seemingly proud to have such a tall and handsome brother-in-law.

"Ye Mo, I heard Ye Yuhang say last time that you have the police backing you up. Could it be your brother-in-law?"

Ye Mo nodded.

"Wow~ Ye Mo, you're so lucky. Your brother-in-law looks amazing. He could probably kill a bull with one punch."

Along the way, Xiao Lin received countless compliments.

Ye Mo led Xiao Lin to the music room, where he was to perform piano at the school anniversary gala.

Ye Mo took out his phone and typed: Sister, brother-in-law, let me play it for you first, and see if there are any things that need to be corrected.

Ye Yuntang and Xiao Lin nodded in unison.

Ye Mo played "Kikujiro's Summer".

The melody is light and bright, the rhythm is lively and soothing, and it has a youthful and vibrant feel.

After the piece was finished, Ye Yuntang and Xiao Lin both clapped.

Ye Mo stood up from the stool and pulled Xiao Lin to sit down at the piano.

Ye Yuntang didn't know why Ye Mo had pulled Xiao Lin over there. Just as she was about to speak, a familiar and melodious piano sound rang out.

Xiao Lin's long, well-defined fingers danced skillfully and nimbly across the black and white piano keys.

He played "By the Lake Baikal".

His skill level was comparable to Shen Yan's.

Ye Yuntang was somewhat surprised; she really hadn't expected that Xiao Lin could play the piano.

The afterglow of the setting sun shone through the window, falling on his angular profile, outlining his straight nose and sharp jaw. His eyelashes cast soft shadows, softening his usual sharpness, and giving him a focused and gentle expression with an indescribable charm.

Ye Yuntang was completely captivated.