At the dinner table, Lin Xiaozhu became the key person. Wherever she was, there was laughter. Dong Bijun also frequently urged her to drink, showing her identity as a stepmother impeccably. Lin Xiaozhu drank happily, and Xiao Zheng and the others also drank a lot.
They didn't eat much food during the meal. But they drank a lot of wine.
After three rounds of drinking, Lin Xiaozhu suddenly became interested and dragged Lin Huayin and Dong Bijun to the front yard to set off fireworks. Xiao Zheng, who was a little dizzy from drinking, also lit a cigarette and walked out with Lin Chaotian.
The ground was covered with snow, reflecting the bright moonlight.
Under the moonlight, the three women set off fireworks, shining on their beautiful faces, which was particularly moving.
Xiao Zheng leaned against the door and watched them set off fireworks with a Smile. Glancing at Lin Laoyao, he saw that he was also in a daze, staring at the three women in the snow.
Of the three women, one was his wife who had lived with him for more than 20 years. The other two were his closest family members in this world. Although Xiao Zheng had no children, he could also imagine that Lin Laoyao was probably at the most satisfied moment.
"My promise is still valid."
Suddenly.
Lin Laoyao's voice without warning interrupted Xiao Zheng's contemplation.
Promise?
Xiao Zheng came back to his senses and thought of the promise Lin Laoyao made to him in the Lin's building. As long as he was willing to leave Old Lin, Lin Laoyao would help him become the richest man.
Why did he suddenly mention this?
Xiao Zheng's heart sank slightly, but he said with a smile, "I'm doing well now."
"Lu Dashan used to do well. So did Shang Jingtian. Even Hu Yishan almost became the richest man. "Lin Laoyao lit a cigarette, his eyes as firm as a rock. "What's the point?"
These words were extremely arrogant. Looking at the whole land of Hua Xia, perhaps only Lin Laoyao's words were so domineering. It didn't make one feel uncomfortable at all.
Yes.
The people that Old Fiend Lin spoke of were all influential figures that had led the way in the past. But so what? Who among them could stand shoulder to shoulder with Lin Laoyao now?
He even lacked the courage to face them head-on.
Look at Hu Yishan. As the overlord of the internet industry, when the Lin Group declared war on him in his area of expertise, he had no choice but to rope in Xiao Zheng and join forces.
And the result was still a crushing defeat …
This was what made Lin Laoyao so terrifying. As long as he was unwilling to do it, there was nothing he couldn't do.
Suddenly, Xiao Zheng wanted to confess to Lin Laoyao about Dong Bijun. It was just an accident. Even Dong Bijun herself was a victim.
He had already said that Lin Laoyao would definitely have a million ways to solve this crisis. Now, what would happen to Dong Bijun?
If he did, then Dong Bijun's efforts to conceal this matter would lose all meaning.
On the other hand, did Lin Laoyao really not know anything at all?
Did he need Xiao Zheng, an outsider, to remind Lin Laoyao of this matter?
Xiao Zheng fell silent again. He just smoked his cigarette from time to time.
"Think about it." Lin Laoyao seemed to have shown more patience than he could handle on this matter.
Usually, he wouldn't even repeat a sentence.
Lin Huayin's speculations and views on this matter appeared in Xiao Zheng's mind. The reason why Lin Laoyao persuaded Xiao Zheng to leave was to protect Lin Huayin. He didn't want Lin Huayin to be a widow at such a young age.
It seemed to be well-intentioned, but it also revealed infinite arrogance.
This was like a person persuading another person to quickly kneel at his feet, saying that he was doing it for your own good. Don't struggle. The world is far from what you think.
Xiao Zheng put out the cigarette, but he smiled slightly and stared straight at Lin Laoyao. "I remember the last time we wrestled. Although I didn't win you, I didn't lose to you either. "
Lin Laoyao heard this, but didn't say anything more.
Xiao Zheng refused him for the second time. And the refusal was more and more provocative. But for Lin Laoyao, the provocations he had received in his life were as many as the carps crossing the river. How could he take every provocation to heart?
In fact, all the people who provoked him didn't end well. There was no exception.
The three of them were tired of fireworks, so they rubbed their hands and walked back to the warm house, drinking ginger tea, chatting and watching the show.
The show was not interesting, and the content of the conversation was also full of obscurity. It didn't take long for Lin Xiaozhu to drag Old Lin upstairs. He didn't dare to talk to his father, he didn't talk to his mother, and it was not convenient to talk to his brother-in-law. Lin Xiaozhu's only choice was Lin Huayin.
Although Lin Huayin was a man of few words in front of outsiders, she was obviously much more patient with Lin Xiaozhu.
"Let's stay here tonight."
Lin Laoyao left this sentence and went upstairs to the study.
Dong Bijun was busy cleaning up the dishes. Xiao Zheng climbed upstairs leisurely and sat down to rest in the bedroom prepared for them in advance.
The spacious balcony had already been prepared with fragrant tea and fruits. As long as he pressed the button, he could boil a pot of superior Dahongpao. Enjoy this mesmerizing night scene.
Lin Laoyao's own home was not big, but the view was excellent. Xiao Zheng sat on the balcony, boiling tea and smoking, but his mood was inexplicably depressed.
A beautiful thing was about to be broken, and everyone would have similar emotions. It was not that Xiao Zheng was overflowing with sympathy.
Tonight at the Lin family's reunion dinner, there were thousands of emotions in his heart. In addition to Lin Laoyao chatting with him for a few nutritious words, the rest of the people seemed to have a tacit understanding to only talk about the scenery and nothing else.
The tea had just been brewed. Someone knocked on the door. Dong Bijun's very gentle voice came from outside the door.
"Xiao Zheng. I helped you add a quilt. "
Xiao Zheng got up and opened the door, quickly took the quilt from Dong Bijun's hand. Then he stepped aside and invited Dong Bijun to enter the room.
Dong Bijun shook her head gently and said with a smile, "I still have some housework to do. If you are not tired, go and play chess with Chaotianxia? "
Xiao Zheng heard the words, but euphemistically refused, "I am not good at chess."
Dong Bijun was stunned, then immediately pursed her lips and said, "Well, then I won't disturb your rest."
After that, she slightly raised her eyes and looked at Xiao Zheng deeply, "Thank you, Xiao Zheng."
Xiao Zheng did not pretend not to know, but just shook his head gently, "It's what I should do."
Watching Dong Bijun go downstairs, Xiao Zheng inadvertently glanced at the end of the corridor when he closed the door.
That was Lin Laoyao's study.
His fiancée was busy downstairs, but his two daughters were hiding in the room and chatting. Even he, who was not recognized as a son-in-law, was not interested in playing chess with him.
Lin Chaotian, don't you feel lonely?
Lin Chaotian, is this the life you want?
From Xiao Zheng's point of view, Lin Chaotian had no friends, no close relatives. His mother-in-law hated him. Dong Bijun was afraid of him. His two daughters, for various reasons, also stayed away from him.
Wasn't it tiring to live like this?
Could he really read in the study without any emotion?
Xiao Zheng shook his head and closed the door.
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