Chapter 173: The Three Lin Brothers
Ye Ziming’s biological father, Ye Mingxu, is a forty-year-old middle-aged man who, like Ye Ziming, exercises regularly and looks very fit.
He spends his days either in the office or attending meetings, and it’s a skill in itself to maintain a flat abdomen under such circumstances.
Ye Mingxu, just home, was wearing a suit, carrying a black briefcase, and a watch of an unknown brand on his wrist.
The first time Xiaomuqing saw him, she thought he was a typical successful middle-aged man, though he appeared a bit thin.
“Brother, it’s time to eat.”
Upon seeing Father Ye, Xiaomuqing suddenly felt a bit nervous. She wanted to greet him but didn’t know how to do it politely.
Moreover, Mother Ye (Li Muning) was whispering to him, making it difficult for her to interrupt. She could only quietly call out to her good brother.
“It’s okay, no need to be nervous.”
Coming over to Xiaomuqing’s side, Ye Ziming first patted her head and then gently comforted her.
Knowing his parents, he understood that if Xiaomuqing could successfully win over Mother Ye, then Father Ye would essentially be a done deal.
After all, his reputation as a renowned wife-spoiler in the industry wasn’t acquired by chance.
“I… I’m not nervous.”
Guiltily turning her head away, Xiaomuqing stubbornly denied it and turned back to the kitchen to serve the food.
“Mm.”
Smiling and nodding, Ye Ziming didn’t expose Xiaomuqing’s act. He then entered the kitchen himself, washed his hands, and offered to help.
It might sound strange, but the more nervous Xiaomuqing appeared around his family, the happier he felt.
It was because Xiaomuqing cared that she was nervous, and her excessive nervousness even made her feel uneasy.
Just like Xiaomuqing now, who was clearly nervous but tried her best to act as if everything was fine.
“With me here, there won’t be any problems.”
Carrying two bowls of rice to leave the kitchen, Ye Ziming stayed close to Xiaomuqing, even exiting the kitchen ahead of her.
Through these small actions, he helped Xiaomuqing relieve some pressure, so she wouldn’t be so stiff.
“…”
Looking at her good brother with a complex expression, she felt a little touched by the care he showed her.
Meanwhile, Meng Yue stood quietly to the side, smiling as she carefully observed her precious daughter, ready to step in and help at any moment.
However, it seemed Xiaomuqing didn’t need outside assistance for now and could handle the situation.
As all the dishes were prepared and ready to be served for dinner, Mother Ye and Father Ye had already taken their seats at the dining table.
“Uncle.”
Sitting down slowly, Xiaomuqing tentatively greeted him, her movements cautious and appearing somewhat nervous.
In stark contrast, Father Ye maintained a gentle smile throughout, exuding the calmness of a middle-aged man.
“Mm, you’re Lin Muqing, right?”
Looking at Xiaomuqing before him and recalling his wife’s words, Father Ye couldn’t help but nod, a look of satisfaction appearing in his eyes.
Since his wife was so pleased with her, Father Ye felt he had nothing more to say. He trusted his wife’s judgment implicitly.
“Mm-hmm.”
Nodding, she then discreetly glanced at her good brother beside her, feeling as if she had passed a level.
Father Ye’s smile was very gentle, making him seem approachable. After a brief exchange of glances, Xiaomuqing felt less nervous.
“You probably didn’t eat much after getting off the plane. Come, try the dishes made by our daughter-in-law.”
Looking at her husband and then at her daughter-in-law, Mother Ye smiled, picked up her chopsticks, and said as she picked up a piece of food for Father Ye.
This simple statement not only eased Xiaomuqing’s tension and signaled the start of the meal but also introduced a topic.
During the cooking process, Meng Yue stood by offering guidance, but Xiaomuqing was the one actually doing the work.
Meng Yue had a small plan in mind; by doing this, she could help her daughter leave a good impression on others.
The outcome was very effective, with Mother Ye showering Xiaomuqing with praise, while Father Ye sat beside her, nodding along.
His expression seemed to say, “My wife is so right, whatever my wife says is correct.”
Even Xiaomuqing could see the overwhelming affection in Father Ye’s eyes, which was almost a bit frightening.
With that thought, she gently turned her head and secretly glanced at her good brother.
She wondered, “Good brother is so much like Father Ye, will he dote on his wife this much in the future? And… who will his wife be?”
It couldn’t possibly be her, could it? They were good brothers.
“The password to my computer is (), feel free to play on it if you want.”
After finishing dinner, Ye Ziming approached Xiaomuqing, said this to her, and then turned to go upstairs with Father Ye.
Xiaomuqing could tell that the father and son had things to discuss, so she didn’t ask anything and proceeded to clear the table.
“Auntie, it sounds like someone is knocking.”
Just as she finished wiping the table, Xiaomuqing noticed a knocking sound coming from the door.
However, due to the distance, and with the sounds of running water and washing dishes from the kitchen, it might have been hard to hear the knock.
So, Xiaomuqing walked to the kitchen doorway and reminded Mother Ye, who was washing dishes.
“It’s probably a delivery. Could you get it for me?”
From the kitchen, the two were chatting happily as they washed dishes and pots together. Upon hearing Xiaomuqing’s voice, Mother Ye thought for a moment and replied with a smile.
“Oh, okay.”
Seeing that neither of them could easily get it, Xiaomuqing didn’t think too much about it. She put down the rag in her hand and walked towards the door.
Soon, she reached the door and raised her hand to open it.
Then, she saw three men standing outside. They were in a line, with the one in the middle appearing to be the oldest, holding a gift box in both hands.
For a moment, all three men were stunned, overcome with surprise.
There was an unfamiliar girl in the Ye family’s home, wearing home clothes, and she looked very calm and natural!
“Um… hello, are you here to deliver a package?”
Although the three men didn’t look like delivery personnel, Xiaomuqing still asked.
“Do we look like we’re delivering packages?”
Hearing the question, the man holding the gift box frowned and replied with a complex expression.
The three of them were the three Lin brothers, Meng Yue’s sons.
They had come with a gift box this time, with the aim of pleasing their mother and, obeying Father Lin’s instructions, to bring Meng Yue home.
The situation was that Father Lin had returned from a business trip that morning to find that his wife had been angered by his three foolish sons, and he was furious.
“If she doesn’t come back, then you don’t need to come back either!”
After saying that, he kicked the three of them out of the house, and they didn’t even have time to eat lunch.
“Uh, then… are you here to deliver food?”
Xiaomuqing didn’t want to ask this, as she knew the three men before her didn’t look like they did that.
But they kept staring at her without saying a word for a long time.
They didn’t introduce themselves or state their purpose, so she decided to ask so. After all, she wasn’t embarrassed.
