My girlfriend isn't as cute as me.

"You're already eighteen, I have no obligation to support you for the rest of your life."

In fact, Lin Jiu is still a high school student, and according to legal obligations, Lin Shanzong has the responsibility to support him until he graduates from high school.

Lin Jiu didn't say it out loud, not because he was slow to realize it, but because he was tired and didn't want to talk about it.

What's the point of saying so much?

The other party has already made it clear that they are severing ties.

Continuing to say anything more would only make Lin Jiu seem pitiful.

Now that Lin Jiu is an adult, he no longer needs to endure it.

Lin Jiu has started a new life.

"..."

Ning Yuan's expression was solemn. He took the paper and examined it carefully, finding no extra personal emotion mixed in with the words. He looked up at Lin Jiu and then understood why Lin Jiu was so sensible at such a young age.

If there are no adults at home, you have no choice but to become an adult early.

Otherwise, no one can be strong for him.

"Leave it to me."

Ningyuan provided a response.

Lin Jiu didn't stay at Ning Yueyao's house for long. After borrowing three books from Ning Yuan's study, she went home.

Ning Yuan didn't see Lin Jiu off downstairs. He sat on the wooden chair in his study, leaning back, head tilted back, seemingly lost in thought. After a while, Ning Yuan took off his old-fashioned glasses, breathed on the lenses, and slowly wiped them with a glasses cloth.

Under the light, Ning Yuan's eyes, reflected in his glasses, were as sharp as a hawk's, his face as calm as still water.

"Dad, why are you going out so late?"

Ning Yueyao looked down from the balcony and watched Lin Jiu leave through the main entrance, heading towards the supermarket.

She returned to the living room and found her father dressed in a suit and wearing a different pair of glasses.

"Ah."

Ning Yuan nodded.

"I've been asked to do something, so I have to take care of it."

Chapter Ninety-Eight: An Old Married Couple (5K)

"Jiu'er, I'm back!"

Wang Yuting opened the door with her key and smelled a fragrance as soon as she entered.

To ensure everyone leaves work on time, Wang Yuting acted like a vengeful spirit, repeatedly reminding any shop that would face consequences if they forgot to unplug their appliances when they left. She didn't impose heavy fines, but simply required all employees of the offending shops, whether they were on duty or off duty, to copy the employee handbook thirty times.

Joint liability.

Given Wang Yuting's personality, she always keeps her word.

Therefore, it was less of a warning and more of a threat.

Of course, we live in a civilized society, and merchants have the right to refuse to copy employee handbooks. However, forget about future mall activities, merchandise handling, discounts, warehouse rentals, and promotional events. As the supervisor, Wang Yuting has that right. Even if employees complain, it won't matter, since other supervisors and managers will use the same tactics.

Who here is accusing this official?

Director Yang, who originally wanted to leave work on time, was also asked by Wang Yuting to work overtime to clean up the mess of the past few days.

Manager Zhang, always one to slack off and take it easy, spent an hour patrolling the premises after get off work under Wang Yuting's watchful eye, finally disappearing under the pretext of going home to take care of his child. Wang Yuting remembered that Manager Zhang's child was still young and had a fever a few days ago, so she didn't say anything more. Anyway, the work Manager Zhang hadn't finished could just be left to Director Yang.

Director Yang, who was supposed to work the early shift, worked until 10:30 p.m. and staggered off work amidst the well wishes of the mall staff.

That's what they said, but he didn't even complete half of Wang Yuting's workload, for which he received a severe scolding from her. All he did was dress up extravagantly, then go to the fifth floor to flirt with the female shop assistants and freeload milk tea, and go to the sixth floor to watch movies without paying. He single-handedly dragged down the reputation of the mall's management. Wang Yuting's decision to put him on a work ethic actually brought a sigh of relief to the people on the fifth and sixth floors.

Wang Yuting also wondered if Director Yang would resign if things continued like this.

Yeah, you should quit your job as soon as possible. A new person would be better than you.

This is Wang Yuting's true thought.

Welcome home.

Lin Jiu peeked out from the kitchen, wearing Wang Yuting's old white T-shirt and blue casual shorts, with an apron over them. His very homey style immediately caught Wang Yuting's eye. "Whose little wife is this?" she thought. "She's mine!"

"I am back!"

Wang Yuting wanted to rush up and hug Lin Jiu, but Lin Jiu dodged her.

"Waaah... Why won't you let me hug you?"

Wang Yuting blinked her eyes, looking aggrieved, and was about to cry.

"My apron is greasy, I can't get my clothes dirty."

Lin Jiu shook his head, coldly rejecting Wang Yuting.

Even though her pitiful appearance was indeed tempting, Lin Jiu still hardened her heart.

After all, if she gets her clothes dirty, he'll be the one washing them in the end. She shouldn't be blinded by her immediate desires.

"Oh, I see." Wang Yuting immediately stopped faking her tears and urged, "Turn around quickly, hurry up."

"What are you doing... Okay, okay, stop pushing me."

Lin Jiu tilted her head in confusion, but still obediently turned around.

"Hey!"

Wang Yuting hugged Lin Jiu from behind, her hands slipping under her apron and tightly embracing him through the fabric.

"This way I won't get my clothes dirty! Let me replenish my energy, I'm so tired today." Wang Yuting rubbed her chin against Lin Jiu's hair, looking very content. She had a smile on her face that couldn't be shown on TV, and she was practically drooling.

Lin Jiu showed a helpless expression, but he couldn't help but smile.

are you happy?

I'm so happy.

However, it shouldn't be too obvious.

Boys should be more reserved, otherwise they might easily be tricked into going home by older girls.

"Hmm? Sniff sniff—"

As Wang Yuting smelled the aroma, she suddenly opened her eyes wide, her expression filled with confusion.

"Jiu'er, why do you smell so strange..." Wang Yuting's eyes suddenly sharpened. She narrowed her eyes and asked, "Did you go to someone else's house tonight?"

"Seriously, officer? You can smell that?"

Lin Jiu couldn't understand how Wang Yuting did it, but he was deeply shocked.

"Of course, I've memorized everything about you, even your scent. You're not going to experience any melodramatic Korean drama-like amnesia with me. I will never forget you!" Wang Yuting declared confidently. She had etched all of Lin Jiu's information into her DNA! If given the chance, she would like to try to find him by his scent alone when they were separated.

If she can achieve that, Wang Yuting is confident she can take the certification exam.

Lin Jiu Level 1 Certificate.

She created it herself.

"Where do real life come from with so many melodramatic soap operas? It's like the temptation to go home, isn't it?" Lin Jiu said irritably. He originally wanted to pat Wang Yuting's arm, but her hand was inside her apron, locking him in place.

Lin Jiu coaxed her helplessly, "Okay, stop making a fuss. I'm making you a midnight snack. Go take a shower so your hair won't be dry again."

"No, you haven't answered my question yet."

Wang Yuting held Lin Jiu's arm tightly, not giving him a chance to change the subject.

"So, where did you go tonight? You have the right to remain silent, and if you do not, everything you say can be used against you in court. You have the right to hire a lawyer during your trial, and as the owner of Wang Yuting Limited Liability Company, I will assign the best lawyers in my company to defend you. Lin Jiu, do you fully understand your right to appeal?"

"...Are there only two of us working at Wang Yuting's company?"

Lin Jiu thought for a moment and realized that there were only two people in this company, and even the company team building activities were done with just two people.

Lin Jiu wondered when a third person would appear... He imagined that when he and Yu Ting had a child, he would draft a contract and give it to the other party when the child turned eighteen. He wondered what the child would think.

They probably think their parents are crazy, right?

“Yes, so the only lawyer you can hire is me,” Wang Yuting reminded her. “By the way, I’m also the judge.”

"What's the point of me even appealing?!" Lin Jiu stared wide-eyed.

"Learning to let go is also a kind of wisdom; confess and you'll be treated leniently, or you'll be imprisoned for life."

Wang Yuting caressed Lin Jiu's chest, placing her hand on his chest as if checking his heartbeat.

"I went to the class monitor's house."

Lin Jiu confessed that as soon as he finished speaking, Wang Yuting's hand on his chest suddenly tightened.

"Ouch, ouch, ouch—"

Lin Jiu instinctively shrank back, only to be caught in Wang Yuting's arms.

Wang Yuting hadn't actually used much force, but she immediately let go after hearing Lin Jiu cry out in pain, and gently rubbed the spot where Lin Jiu had been gripping tightly.

wrong.

Wang Yuting sensed something was wrong.

Isn't she spoiling Lin Jiu too much?

Even though Lin Jiu went to another woman's house, she still treats him so well.

As Wang Yuting pondered this, she stopped massaging Lin Jiu's hands. The next second, she regretted it. Wouldn't she be missing out if she stopped? She finally had a legitimate opportunity to massage Lin Jiu; if she didn't seize it, she would truly be losing out!

"I work to earn money for this family, and you dare to go to other women's houses behind my back! How could you do this to me!" Wang Yuting cried as she touched Lin Jiu's body, her breathing becoming increasingly labored as she spoke.

"I need someone's help with something, it's not what you think," Lin Jiu said helplessly.

"Just come to me if you need anything, why look for someone else?"

Wang Yuting was somewhat puzzled.

"I was planning to talk to you about this too, because it's a very important matter." Lin Jiu's tone became serious. He said earnestly, "Yu Ting, could you go take a shower first? I want to have a serious talk with you after dinner."

"……I see."

Wang Yuting sensed that Lin Jiu's tone was somewhat low and stern, so she slowly pulled her hand out from under her apron, somewhat reluctantly.