But Lin Chen went overseas for a meeting because of company matters, and Lin Ran made a fuss about eating with him, saying that she had never been to Switzerland in her life and wanted to tag along to have some fun!
But now, the two of them couldn't make it back on Lin Jingquan's birthday!
Lin Jingquan was wearing his home clothes and lying on the deck chair in Liang Mulan's greenhouse on the rooftop, reading a book. Liang Mulan was trimming her precious bonsai, and the caregiver who was taking care of Ji Yun sat on the swing in the warm greenhouse with her. Ji Yun's eyes were still listless …
Lin Jingquan placed the book in front of his chest and sighed. "It's one thing for Lin Chen to be busy with company matters. I also know that sometimes, company matters bind people and they have no choice. But Lin Ran went out to have fun and isn't coming back today! That's ridiculous … "
Liang Mulan, who was trimming the branches of the bonsai with a pair of golden scissors, chuckled and said, "How old are you, Mr. Lin? Why are you fussing over such a small matter like a child? "
"Fifty-nine …" Lin Jingquan replied seriously.
Liang Mulan carefully cut off a small leaf, her gaze focused on her precious bonsai as she lectured Lin Jingquan. "You're not old yet, and it's not a birthday celebration. It's one thing for the children not to come back because they have their own matters to attend to, but why are you so angry? When you were young, you didn't come back for our parents' birthdays. One year, you even brought me, Xiao Chen, and Nuan Nuan to play in Spain for Dad's birthday. What do you mean by this? Only the officials can set fires, but the common people can't? "
Lin Jingquan was rendered speechless.
Having been exposed by Liang Mulan for what he did when he was young, Lin Jingquan's ears turned a little red.
"Moreover …" Liang Mulan put down the pair of scissors in her hand and sprayed the bonsai with a small spray bottle. "This year, Nuan Nuan brought Huai 'an back to celebrate your birthday with you. It's not like the children aren't around, so what are you unhappy about?"
"What's there to be unhappy about?" Lin Jingquan sighed and turned to look out the window. "I just feel that it wasn't easy for Lin Ran to grow up. If she could interact more with Nuan Nuan, she might become good sisters with Lin Nuan in the future."
Liang Mulan hoped that Lin Nuan and Lin Ran could become good sisters, but she knew that such things couldn't be rushed …
Now that Lin Ran was willing to compromise to this extent, it was already beyond Liang Mulan's expectations.
Golden sunlight shone through the transparent glass of the greenhouse and fell into Liang Mulan's eyes, dyeing her pupils gold.
"This kind of thing can't be rushed!" Liang Mulan turned back to glance at Lin Jingquan. "Ran Ran is only able to do this because of Sister Ji Yun. Let's take it slow … Time reveals a person's heart. Ran Ran now understands that Nuan Nuan was also innocent back then. One day, she'll realize that Nuan Nuan is a good child who's especially suited to be a sister!"
"Actually, I think Xiao Ran doesn't reject Nuan Nuan deep down. Look … the last time you fell, Ran Ran called Nuan Nuan immediately. She could have called me or Xiao Chen, but she called Nuan Nuan instead!"
Lin Jingquan got up from the recliner and casually placed the book on the small round table beside him. He got up and walked to Liang Mulan's side. Seeing that Liang Mulan had already picked up a pair of scissors to trim a bonsai, Lin Jingquan picked up the watering can and hurriedly helped spray water on Liang Mulan's already trimmed bonsai.
A fine mist sprayed out from the nozzle of the small watering can, and under the light, there seemed to be streaks of rainbows.
The smile on Liang Mulan's lips became increasingly radiant. "I think the children will definitely celebrate your 60th birthday together next year!
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This time, don't throw a tantrum … "
"I'm not throwing a tantrum! You're making me sound like a child … "Lin Jingquan refused to admit it." I just feel that it's a pity. I originally wanted to use this opportunity to let Xiao Ran and Nuan Nuan develop a relationship … "
"Ran Ran …" Ji Yun suddenly called out Lin Ran's name.
Liang Mulan and Lin Jingquan turned to look at Ji Yun, unsure if Ji Yun had reacted because of Lin Ran's name.
"Sister Ji Yun?" Liang Mulan was so surprised that she even forgot to put down the scissors in her hands.
"Ran Ran, Ran Ran loves red floral dresses!" Ji Yun giggled to herself in a silly manner. She lowered her head to look at her hands, as if she were holding Lin Ran's favorite dress.
Liang Mulan still wanted to say something, but the bright light in Ji Yun's eyes gradually dimmed.
"She probably heard us mention Xiao Ran …" Lin Jingquan said.
Liang Mulan nodded. "Sister Ji Yun gave all her love to Xiao Ran! Thankfully, Nuan Nuan is an open-minded child. Otherwise, how upset would she be if her biological mother didn't recognize her, let alone receiving her biological mother's love! "
Lin Jingquan glanced at his wife, whose eyes were reddened. "Nuan Nuan still has you! You're Nuan Nuan's mother too! Love Nuan Nuan well … "
Lin Jingquan had just finished speaking when a servant came up to say that Lin Nuan's car had already entered the house.
Liang Mulan hurriedly put down the scissors and wiped her hands with a towel. "Let's go downstairs then! I'm still making Nuan Nuan donkey-hide gelatin mutton soup downstairs. I wonder if it's ready … "
Lin Jingquan put down the scissors. He had wanted to go downstairs with Liang Mulan, but seeing that his trousers were stained with mud, he said that he would go change his clothes first.
…
The car carrying Lin Nuan stopped at the entrance of the bedroom. Lin Nuan got out of the car and opened the trunk. Before she could take out the present, she saw that Liang Mulan had already come out.
Liang Mulan's gaze swept across the interior of the car. She didn't see Fu Huai 'an …
"Mom!" Lin Nuan called out to Liang Mulan and took out the present that Fu Huai 'an had prepared from the trunk, as well as the present that she had prepared.
The Lin family's servant took the present from Lin Nuan's hands and brought it into the house.
"Auntie!" You Nainai greeted Liang Mulan.
Liang Mulan smiled and nodded. "Let's go home first! It's too cold outside … "
Knowing that You Nainai was by Lin Nuan's side to protect her, Liang Mulan was very polite to You Nainai. Especially when she heard that You Nainai was the only female bodyguard on the bodyguard rankings list, Liang Mulan admired You Nainai from the bottom of her heart.
"Miss You, please …" The servant invited You Nainai in.
You Nainai felt that she was an assistant bodyguard, not a guest. She felt a little awkward and turned to look at Lin Nuan.
"You go in first!" Lin Nuan said to You Nainai with a smile, then bent over to take out her handbag from the backseat.
You Nainai nodded and entered the house with the servant.
Liang Mulan held Lin Nuan's hand and walked into the house, asking, "Is Huai 'an still busy?"
"Mm, he still has a video conference. He said that he'll come over as soon as he's done …"
Lin Nuan nodded. She walked to Ji Yun's side and bent over to cover Ji Yun's legs with the blanket. When she looked up, Ji Yun's eyes were still blank and out of focus.
The first update! Qianqian said that the monthly votes on the seventh had reached 31,800,000 updates, but it was a pity that it didn't reach that level. However … Qianqian was still very grateful to her babies for their support. Therefore, she added 2,000 more words to her babies today! Thank you, my babies, for your support!
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