mesbooks Chapter 12 You're telling me this mature woman is a crybaby?
Chapter 12 You're telling me this mature woman is a crybaby?
Su Zhiguo chuckled twice:
"It's because her parents can't take care of her."
"Lin Zhengfeng is going into seclusion, and she doesn't have many relatives in Shanghai."
"And she also has to take the entrance exam for Tsinghua University this year. So... Lin Zhengfeng asked me to let her stay at our house for a while."
pat.
Su Ming dropped his chopsticks onto the table.
"Staying at our house?"
Su Ming's eyes widened.
"Dad, even though our house is big, we don't really need to open a daycare center, do we? If that crybaby comes, will I ever have a peaceful day? I just want to lie down!"
Lin Yue rolled her eyes at him from the side:
"How can you talk like that! Lin Xi is a grown woman now. Besides, she relied on you when she was little, how did you turn her into a crybaby? I think she's quite cute."
Su Qing also said with great interest:
"Yeah, Mingming, I remember Lin Xi looked like a porcelain doll when she was little, she must be a great beauty now. Don't be so ungrateful."
Su Ming looked utterly hopeless:
"What good is a beautiful woman? She'll only slow me down when I draw my sword. Besides, she'll definitely still be the same spoiled and willful person she always was. Dad, can you arrange a hotel for her? A five-star hotel, a presidential suite, I'll pay for it!"
Su Zhiguo put on a stern face:
"Nonsense! Lin Zhengfeng entrusted his daughter to me; that's trust! What kind of talk is it to let her stay in a hotel? It's settled then! She'll arrive first thing tomorrow morning; go and greet her at the door."
Su Ming attempted a final struggle:
"Can't we just have Uncle Zhang go pick him up?"
Su Zhiguo glared at him:
"Do you want your dad to be talked about behind his back by his old friends? You have to go! It's not just about picking him up, it's about the etiquette between our two families, who have been friends for generations!"
Su Ming slumped into his chair, feeling that the mine he had just acquired no longer appealing.
Heavens above! We just dealt with Li Hao, and now Lin Xi is here.
Why is my salted fish life always full of twists and turns?
He could already picture the little girl with two snotty noses pointing at his nose, yelling and trying to steal his snacks.
A nightmare. Absolutely a nightmare.
[System Notification: Detected significant emotional fluctuations in the host. Side Quest Issued: Host Your Childhood Sweetheart. Quest Requirements: Maintain the demeanor of the eldest son of the Su family during Lin Xi's stay and make her feel at home (although the system finds this difficult). Reward: One random life skill.]
Su Ming rolled his eyes.
Life skills?
What, are you telling me how to take care of a child?
..........
The next morning.
Su Ming stood in front of the massive wrought iron gate of Cloud Top Manor with a look of utter despair.
Despite his strong protests, Su's mother forcibly dragged him out of bed, changed him into a handsome casual suit, and styled his hair meticulously.
"Son, cheer up!"
Lin Yue helped him straighten his bow tie.
"I haven't seen Lin Xi for several years, so first impressions are very important."
Su Ming yawned:
"Mom, impressions are formed when you're a child."
"In her eyes, I'm probably just a sucker she bullies, while in my eyes she's just a crybaby. We know each other inside and out, no need for pretense."
Lin Yue patted him on the shoulder:
"Stop being so sarcastic! I'm coming!"
In the distance, a black sedan slowly drove up.
But the car wasn't decorated with pink ornaments as Su Ming had expected, nor was it playing children's songs. Instead, it exuded a low-key and solemn atmosphere.
The license plate number is a string of consecutive numbers starting with "京A" (Beijing A), indicating the owner's extraordinary status.
The car was parked at the entrance of the manor.
Su Ming sighed, adjusted his expression, and prepared to greet the little girl who might rush down and hug his leg crying.
He silently rehearsed his lines in his mind: Long time no see, don't wipe your snot on me, I don't eat lollipops...
The car door opened.
The first thing that catches the eye is a foot wearing a black combat boot, with long and straight leg lines.
Immediately afterwards, a tall figure walked down.
Su Ming's prepared lines instantly got stuck in his throat.
What came down wasn't some little girl in a tutu, but a powerful woman with an aura so strong it seemed to freeze the air around her... an icy, mature woman.
She wore a sharply tailored black trench coat over a white combat shirt, with a wide belt cinching her waist, outlining her breathtaking curves.
Her long, black hair, flowing like a waterfall, cascaded casually over her shoulders. Her skin was so fair it was almost translucent, and her features were so exquisite that they seemed to be the most perfect masterpiece of the Creator.
But what's most striking is her eyes.
Those were eyes as still as a deep pool, their gaze cold and sharp, as if they could see through people's hearts.
She stood there like a sword yet to be drawn, exuding an aura of coldness that kept strangers at bay.
"Is that Lin Xi?"
Su Ming's jaw nearly dropped to the ground.
Where did that little kid who was only knee-high in my memory, with a face covered in cat poop, crying and shouting "Brother Su Ming, I need to pee!" go?
Is this goddess-like figure in front of me really that slut?
Lin Xi got out of the car, and the driver respectfully took the suitcase down.
She turned around and glanced at Su Ming and Lin Yue, who were standing at the door.
Upon seeing Lin Yue, a faint, polite smile finally appeared on her usually icy face, and she gave a slight bow.
"Aunt Lin, it's been a long time. My father asked me to give his regards to you and Uncle Su. Sorry to bother you."
The voice was crisp and melodious, with a unique magnetism, but also conveyed a sense of detachment.
Lin Yue was already beaming with joy, and stepped forward to take her hand:
"Oh my, Xixi! You've really blossomed into a beautiful young woman! Your aunt almost didn't recognize you! Come in, don't stand outside."
At this moment, Lin Xi's gaze finally fell on Su Ming.
Her beautiful eyes narrowed slightly, as if she were observing or recalling something.
Su Ming felt a little uneasy under her gaze and awkwardly waved his hand.
"Hi... um, long time no see, crybaby... um, Lin Xi."
He almost blurted out the words "crybaby".
Lin Xi looked at him, a faint smile playing on her lips, her tone so calm it was impossible to discern her emotions:
"Long time no see, Su Ming. I heard you've awakened as a free spirit?"
This tone doesn't sound like they're reminiscing; it sounds more like they're provoking me.
Su Ming raised an eyebrow, resuming his lazy demeanor: "Yeah, a free spirit. What, are you trying to make fun of me too?"
Lin Xi didn't answer, but gave him a deep look, then turned to Lin Yue and said:
"Auntie, I'd like to put my luggage away first."
Lin Yue quickly called to the maid:
"Quick! Take Xixi to the guest room! The one next to Mingming's!"
Su Ming felt a chill run down his spine upon hearing this.
next door?
Wouldn't that mean we'd see each other all the time?
After Lin Xi followed the maid inside, Su Ming pulled his mother aside:
"Mom, something's not right! Are you sure it's Lin Xi? Has she been possessed? How did that crybaby from when she was little turn into this?"
Lin Yue rolled her eyes at him:
"That's called maturity! Xi Xi is now the top student at Tsinghua University Affiliated High School, and she has awakened the super S-rank class [Void Sword Maiden], which is many times stronger than that Li Hao."
"Don't bring up things from when you were little, or you'll get a beating."
Void Fiora?
A superior profession?
Su Ming was stunned.
Wow, so he's a cheater too. No wonder he has such a strong aura.
and many more……
Su Ming suddenly realized a problem.