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Chapter 80 Is she Xia Yuwen?
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Two children, two men, and two women—four adults in total—gathered together, and everyone was all smiles, except for Condi Kai.
The two little ones were still the main characters, constantly discussing various topics with the two beauties, causing bursts of laughter. Lin Yao sat blankly to the side, grinning foolishly, his gaze lingering on Xia Yuwen for 50% of the time, making Kang Dikai grit his teeth in anger, but he basically didn't say anything, so he couldn't find an excuse to lash out.
Lin Yao was secretly puzzled. He'd seen plenty of movies and TV shows online, and looked at countless pictures of beautiful women, so why did his heart race like a fool whenever he saw a girl in pink? Ling Ruonan, Xiao Lian, and Xiao Qing beside her were all beautiful, but he didn't experience this intense infatuation. He couldn't help but envy the two little ones; they could talk to Wenwen freely, while he was afraid of offending them by even speaking up.
Indeed, having a well-behaved child is the ultimate weapon for picking up girls; what the internet says is absolutely true! Lin Yao was fortunate to have raised a well-behaved son, and with the addition of his quirky and clever daughter, the two people who would never have crossed paths were brought so close that they could almost touch each other.
Time slipped away quietly in this small happiness. The little ones were all sweating from playing, and Xia Yuwen and Xiao Qing's facial muscles ached from laughing. Lin Yao was immersed in happiness and grinned foolishly. Only Kang Dikai was almost grinding his teeth to powder. He had long regarded Xia Yuwen as his woman, but her status was no less than his own, so he could only deal with her carefully and could not use the tricks he used to seduce women. He found it quite difficult.
"Xia Yuwen!" A startled cry interrupted Lin Yao's daydream. Ling Ruonan and Alina returned to the square carrying large and small bags.
"Ling Ruonan!" Xia Yuwen looked up in surprise. "When did you arrive in Chengdu? Why didn't you contact me?"
"He's only been here a short time." Ling Ruonan regained her composure. Her quick observation had given her a basic understanding of the situation. It seemed that Lin Yao and Xia Yuwen had a good relationship. Her heart tightened, as if something she cherished was about to be snatched away.
Contact you? We're not that close, okay? I need your phone number to contact you. Ling Ruonan thought to herself, giving Xia Yuwen a look of utter contempt. Could it be that she, too, deliberately approached Lin Yao for the formula?
Lin Yao's mind exploded. Xia Yuwen? Could it be the Xia Yuwen from the last phone call? No wonder her voice sounded familiar; how could he have run into her like this?
In an instant, Lin Yao recalled Xia Yuwen's crying and pleading on the phone, the online doxxing, his own vicious revenge, and the stunning beauty on the bus...
What a small world! Lin Yao, who had been stunned, snapped out of his daze and sighed inwardly. They'd bumped into each other in a metropolis of seven million people, and without even knowing each other's identities, they'd become friends who weren't really friends. Fate really knows how to play tricks on people. How was he going to get along with them in the future? What if the other person found out about his prank? Would they never contact him again? And their family went too far, actually doxxing me! He wondered how that relative of hers who urgently needed his help for treatment was doing. Should he help her again?
Lin Yao's mind raced like an overclocked CPU. He felt hot all over and dared not look in Xia Yuwen's direction. He was too nervous. At this moment, he felt like a thief, wanting to get closer to Xia Yuwen but also wanting to stay far away to avoid trouble. He still had a deep impression of Xia Qing's domineering manner.
"Then I must do my best to be a good host and show you around Chengdu. There are so many fun and beautiful places in the Land of Abundance." Xia Yuwen spoke to Ling Ruonan with a proud tone, and went over to help carry the bags. In her heart, she was very surprised that the decadent man could actually know someone like Ling Ruonan. She knew that with their status and position, there was absolutely no way they would have the opportunity to meet.
"Hey beautiful lady, you bought so many things!" Little Guli was very happy this afternoon, still full of excitement. "Auntie bought so many things too, did you buy some for Lili?"
"Mom, let me see." Nannan was even more direct, lunging at the bag in Alina's hand, causing Alina, who was already overwhelmed, to let go, and the bag fell all over the ground.
"Of course Lili should receive a gift from Auntie." Ling Ruonan dealt with Xiao Guli first. She insisted on calling herself Auntie to avoid being a generation younger than Lin Yao. If she acknowledged that Xiao Guli called her "sister," wouldn't that mean she would have to call Lin Yao "uncle"?
"Great! Lili got a gift!" Little Guli jumped up and down to grab the bag.
"How did you two run into each other?" Ling Ruonan asked Lin Yao casually, a slight smile on her face.
“Oh,” Lin Yao said, his expression turning blank. “They called after you went shopping. They happened to be in Chunxi Road too, so you all hung out together.”
"Hello Ruonan! It's a pleasure to meet you!" Kang Dikai's greeting saved Lin Yao from an awkward situation. At this moment, Lin Yao had not yet thought of a solution, and saying too much would give him away.
"Hello, may I ask who you are...?" Ling Ruonan put away her smile, returning to her signature aloof expression, and politely looked at Kang Dikai, still pondering the relationship between Lin Yao and Xia Yuwen.
"I'm Kang Dikai. We met in Beijing last time, at Hey Life Bar. Your charm left a deep impression on me." Kang Dikai was a little annoyed that the other person didn't remember him, but he didn't show it. He still had a prince-like smile on his face, which, combined with his handsome appearance, made him quite appealing.
"Oh, nice to meet you." Ling Ruonan extended her hand and touched Kang Dikai's hand lightly before withdrawing it. She said "nice to meet you" but her words were perfunctory. She had no intention of lingering with this guy.
"Ling Ruonan, let me introduce you. This is my best friend, Lan Xiaoqing." Xia Yuwen took Xiaoqing's hand and introduced her with a charming smile. "Xiaoqing, this is Ling Ruonan from Beijing. She can be considered one of the most famous socialites in Beijing."
"Hello, you can call me Xiaoqing. I'm the best tour guide in Chengdu. I know all the major attractions and leisure places much better than Xiaowen. When do you have time, I'll go sightseeing with you." Lan Xiaoqing was very enthusiastic and immediately stepped forward to take Ling Ruonan's hand affectionately.
"Thank you!" Ling Ruonan nodded politely with a smile, but her mind was still on Lin Yao's matter. "Are you good friends with Lin Yao?"
"You mean that handsome Korean guy?" Lan Xiaoqing interrupted. "We're friends, I guess. This is the third time I've met him. I bet he only thinks he's met me twice."
"A Korean-style handsome guy?" The clever Ling Ruonan immediately gleaned useful information from this statement. They didn't know Lin Yao was disguised; they must have only met him after the drought-resistant beverage became famous. Since Lin Yao was hiding his true identity from them, he naturally wouldn't tell them his true identity. Thinking of this, Ling Ruonan felt relieved, but the thought of her older brother telling her to get close to Lin Yao made her feelings complicated again.
Xia Yuwen remained silent, standing to the side with a smile, her curiosity about Lin Yao's identity growing stronger. What exactly was this颓废 (颓废 is a difficult word to translate directly, but it implies a state of being listless,颓废) man? How could he be shopping with Ling Ruonan, and it seemed their relationship was quite close?
The two little ones kept squealing over the gifts on the chair, completely ignoring the three beautiful older sisters. Alina was frantically trying to deal with them, constantly picking up the dropped bags, clothes, and toys from the floor.
Lin Yao was torn between two conflicting thoughts. One moment he wanted to reveal his identity to help Xia Yuwen save her family, and the next he was still apprehensive about their family's cannibalistic behavior.
This time, Lin Yao didn't use a pseudonym. If they find out his real identity, things could get even more complicated. They're even willing to use despicable methods like doxxing; who knows what other tricks they have up their sleeves to force him to submit? Besides, Duan Qing looks like a leader, so he must hold a high position.
With a determined look, Lin Yao made a decision. At worst, he would reply to the post on the "Medical Forum" and take on the job, using his angelic identity to treat her family member's illness. Lin Yao was quite confident in Ge Yong's disguise skills; even his mother couldn't recognize him, so changing his voice should be enough to fool Xia Yuwen. In any case, he no longer needed to use acupuncture.
Out of consideration for their friendship, he decided to accept a smaller fee. He figured Xia Yuwen's grandfather must be quite well-off to be able to stay in such a luxurious ward. Thinking this, Lin Yao felt much more relaxed. He glanced at the three girls, and Xia Yuwen no longer held such a fatal attraction for him.
"Thank you, beautiful sister Nan Nan. Lili loves these gifts the most. I'll treat you to KFC, Dad will pay." Xiao Guli rushed over and hugged Ling Ruonan's leg, making Ling Ruonan, who had never been so close to anyone before, feel a little embarrassed, but she couldn't bear to push him away. She just squatted down to avoid the unbearable itching coming from the inside of her thigh.
"Thank you, beautiful ladies," Nannan said, clinging to Ling Ruonan's arm as she joined in the fun. Then, she turned and began her usual lecture to Xiao Guli, "Daddy said KFC is junk food and kids shouldn't eat too much of it, or they'll grow beards. Let's treat you to Häagen-Dazs."
"Okay, okay!" Little Guli jumped up, turned to look at Lin Yao pitifully, of course he knew that his father wouldn't let him eat ice cream.
"Hey handsome Lili, you only treat the male and female beauties to ice cream, what about me and Wenwen, the beautiful lady?" Lan Xiaoqing teased Xiao Guli, she really liked this little guy.
Xiao Guli didn't say anything, but stared pitifully at Lin Yao, his longing look evoking sympathy.
"You can only eat ice cream in the summer," Lin Yao said firmly. "Nannan, you can't play anymore. Sit down and rest for a while."
"Oh." Nannan obediently put down Ling Ruonan's arm and sat down next to Alina. In an instant, she transformed from a little devil into a well-behaved girl, which surprised everyone. Lin Yao's demeanor at this moment was very stylish.
Xiao Guli also consciously left Ling Ruonan and slowly walked towards Nannan, without showing any reluctance.
“We won’t eat ice cream. Dad will pay for you to treat the handsome and beautiful ladies to hot pot. She hasn’t tried any local specialties since she came to Chengdu.” Lin Yao comforted Xiao Guli, deliberately omitting Xia Yuwen and Lan Xiaoqing. At this moment, he had mixed feelings and decided to leave temporarily and contact her again when he had thought things through. Anyway, the forum posts were replied to by the original poster every day, so he wouldn’t have trouble helping her.