Dong Bijun's 50th birthday?
Xiao Zheng didn't even hear Lin Huayin mention it, let alone personally inviting her. The reason why he responded to Lin Xiaozhu like this was purely because he was afraid that Lin Xiaozhu and Dong Bijun would have a conflict because of him.
He knew Lin Xiaozhu's personality, and he also knew that in her heart, Dong Bijun was a virtuous mother. As a brother-in-law, Xiao Zheng really didn't want to and couldn't be the bad guy.
"Are you so calm when you lie?"
Suddenly, Lin Huayin's cold question rang in his ears. He turned his head slightly and smiled helplessly, "You must know about this?"
Lin Huayin nodded lightly.
"It's her birthday in two days. Why didn't you tell me in advance? "Xiao Zheng said with a subtle expression. "No matter what, she is an elder after all."
"I told you. You will go? "Lin Huayin asked. There was a touch of confusion in her eyes.
"Why not?" Xiao Zheng smiled. "Such a big scene, such an important occasion, how can I be absent?"
"She didn't invite you." Lin Huayin's eyes darkened, and her tone was very indifferent. "She just sent me an invitation."
"Hey. It's not like she doesn't know our relationship. Besides, you should need a male companion for such an important occasion, right? "Xiao Zheng waved his hand, trying to ease the atmosphere. "Don't tell me I can still stay at home if you go?"
"I don't plan to go either." Lin Huayin said expressionlessly.
"That's not good." Xiao Zheng frowned slightly and persuaded. "I just heard from Xiaozhu that this is your father's birthday party. All the big shots from all over the world will attend. I guess even the oligarchs like Lu Dashan will be there. As the eldest daughter of the Lin family, it's too stingy if you don't go. It doesn't make sense. "
Lin Huayin's cold eyes turned slightly, staring at Xiao Zheng and said, "Haven't you had enough last time?"
When Xiao Zheng heard this, his expression was slightly stunned. He then shook his head and smiled, "What's the matter? I've suffered a lot in my life. This is just a drop in the bucket. In addition, I have just promised Xiao Zhu. If I don't go, she won't forgive me, her brother-in-law. "
Xiao Zheng was afraid that if they continued chatting, he would anger Lin Huayin again. He drove home without giving her a chance to speak.
Along the way, the carriage maintained absolute silence. Lin Huayin was not the only one who kept quiet. Even the talkative Xiao Zheng was uncharacteristically silent. He was afraid that Lin Huayin would explode at the slightest provocation.
Although Xiao Zheng wasn't someone who could tolerate being bullied, he wasn't a good-for-nothing either. But sometimes, if enduring it could stabilize the overall situation, he didn't mind being a punching bag.
Of course, the most important thing was that Xiao Zheng was always worried that the existence of Dong Bijun would become the fuse of the relationship between the Lin sisters. If irreconcilable contradictions were made because of a birthday party. Xiao Zheng couldn't absolve himself from the blame, and he didn't want to be the sinner.
After returning home, the two people, who were in a good mood after a day of shopping, kept silent with a tacit understanding. One took a bath, and the other dealt with the documents. The atmosphere was suffocating. But the silent two people knew that as long as they continued to go on, such contradictions and frustrations were inevitable. Even a lot.
When the two people lay quietly on the bed, Xiao Zheng shamelessly grabbed Lin Huayin's palm, but she quickly broke free. She seemed to be in a bad mood.
Xiao Zheng smiled bitterly and didn't dare to push his luck. He just changed his sleeping position and said softly, "Sleep."
…
Since Dong Bijun drove Ye Yuhua away and accompanied Lin Chaotian to fight for a great country, her position as the first lady was stable and no one could shake it. Because of this, Lin Xiaozhu could grow up healthily in an environment without negative energy. Even every time she met Ye Yuhua, she would call her aunt affectionately. In the eyes of outsiders, the Lin family was harmonious and friendly, unlike other rich and powerful families who schemed against each other and fought for power and profit. But only those who really knew the inside story knew that Dong Bijun could never be at ease with Ye Yuhua, who had lived in seclusion for more than 20 years. And she would go up the mountain to pay a New Year visit every year. One was to pray for the safety of the Lin family, and the other was to warn Ye Yuhua. "As long as I, Dong Bijun, am here, there will never be a place for Ye Yuhua in the Lin family."
At first, Xiao Zheng was deceived by Dong Bijun's gentle and virtuous attitude. He thought that she moved Lin Chaotian by relying on Lin Xiaozhu's words as a good wife and a good mother. But in fact? Just like what many big shots had said to him: How could a woman who could defeat Yan Jing's Empress Ye Yuhua be a simple woman? A woman who could stay with Lin Laoyao for more than 20 years would be a good woman?
Xiao Zheng didn't want to have any dispute with this woman. First, it was for Lin Xiaozhu, and second, it was also for Lin Huayin.
Of course, to get to the bottom of it, he didn't care what Lin Chaotian thought of him, nor did he care whether he could get his approval in the future. As for Dong Bijun, he didn't care even more. But he absolutely didn't want the deep relationship between the sisters of the Lin family to be destroyed and collapse overnight.
And Dong Bijun was the most critical link.
Only by coaxing her could he save the situation and control the situation as much as possible.
The so-called coaxing was to accommodate her, to stick a warm face to a cold butt, to be a grandson in front of her, not to fight back and not to fight back.
Anyway, they didn't see each other every day. Xiao Zheng, who was positive and progressive, believed that he wouldn't become psychologically distorted after being played and humiliated a few times.
In the past two days, in addition to going to work as usual and dealing with some urgent documents, Xiao Zheng spent more time choosing gifts. After all, it was the birthday banquet of the first lady of Yan Jing. The guests were either rich or noble, so the gifts should be both thoughtful and expensive. Only in this way could he stand out and show his sincerity. Otherwise, it was inevitable that people would criticize him as a country bumpkin, who had no taste, no taste, and was even reluctant to spend money.
On the night of the birthday banquet, Xiao Zheng and Lin Huayin first went home to pick up the gifts, and then began to change clothes. Lin Huayin's task was simple. She simply put on a decent evening gown and a few pieces of expensive but not flashy jewelry to complete the task. On the contrary, Xiao Zheng, who should have been more happy, was in a dilemma.
"Now the temperature is not low. Wearing a suit and leather shoes makes me look formal, but it's a little hot. I'm afraid that others will laugh at me as a country bumpkin who hasn't participated in the banquet of the upper class. If I don't wear much, it will seem disrespectful to this banquet where the rich and famous gather. What a headache. "Xiao Zheng stood in front of the mirror and kept changing clothes, trying to perfect himself.
"Is it important?" Lin Huayin, who was pulled to the side by Xiao Zheng, asked coldly. "Who cares about you?"
Hearing that, Xiao Zheng's face dimmed slightly, but then he grinned and said, "This is it! It's dignified and elegant, and the bow tie at the collar is a little mischievous. It fits my temperament very well. "
After saying that, he slowly turned around and raised his arm to smile at Lin Huayin. "Old Lin, let's go? It's time to freeload on a luxurious banquet! "
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