he soup, he would have another trick up his sleeve. She had no choice but to grit her teeth and choke out, "What kind of soup is it! What's in it"His lips, following closely, twitched. A fierce edge a...The woman secretly hoped the man hadn't heard what she had just said. Although she acted disdainful towards him in front of her friends, it was only out of vanity and a desire to show off. After all, this man's overall conditions were the best among all her boyfriends. [..tw超多好看小說] Moreover, he was also the most generous one. At the beginning of their relationship, he gave her a rather expensive diamond necklace, which she couldn't bear to just be left with by this man.
But obviously, the man should have heard her outburst. The man took off his sunglasses and gave the woman a smirk-like glance, but there was no warmth in his eyes. The man walked away directly without coming over to yell at the woman or argue angrily, which shows that the man still has some upbringing.
The woman watched the handsome man's figure gradually disappear, her face paling for a moment before she lowered her head in embarrassment. Though deeply uncomfortable, she could only feign indifference because she needed to maintain her pride and vanity in front of her younger sister. Little did she know, her younger sister beside her scoffed dismissively, then turned her attention back to her business.
The man went back and forth, standing there. The woman couldn't see him, but surely her little sister could! She pretended to be nonchalant and asked her questions, all because the younger sister couldn't stand the woman using her beauty to flirt with men everywhere and then proudly flaunting it in front of them. They were both selling phones, what was there to be proud of! She was pretty, but could that compare to the mother who had just walked by with her child!
The girl secretly smirked and glanced at Lin Meng, her eyes widening in surprise as she saw the burly Second Master striding towards Lin Meng. She then smiled. It seemed that someone near her had been dumped!
Lin Meng was chatting with the salesperson when a large hand suddenly reached out from behind and grabbed her arm. She frowned and turned her head.
Some familiar faces made her pause for a moment.
The man had a square face, clearly inherited from his father—her nominal husband, Ruan Cangsheng. Though Ruan Cangsheng was well into his years, he was still elegant and charming, looking like a handsome older man. It was easy to imagine that he must have been a real heartthrob in his youth, or else his wife wouldn't have gone to such lengths to keep him by her side back then.
Although the man before me wasn't strikingly handsome, he still stood out in the crowd. His tall and slender figure already gave him a high score. His good family background also made him look superior to ordinary people, adding to his appeal. His sharp facial features, with well-proportioned eyes, nose, and mouth, made him stand out from the get-go.
He plays the field, and mostly with beautiful women. It seems that besides his enormous wealth, his looks are also a major asset to him.
However, this man's face was not looking good now. Lin Meng immediately connected it to the conversation she had just heard between the two salespeople and thought to herself, "This man couldn't be so unlucky, could he He just happened to hear the woman he intended to manipulate saying such blatant words about manipulating him!"
She raised an eyebrow and smiled faintly, "What a coincidence."
... withdrew his arms naturally and sat back on the stool. The little guy immediately reached out, grabbed Lin Meng's sleeve, and glared at Ruan Cheng hui with a dark stare in his black eyes.
Nuan Chenghui didn't smile, he just stiffened his face and replied with a perfunctory "Yeah, what a coincidence!"
Actually, he was furious inside. The three brothers had been fuming ever since they learned this woman was returning home and would be taking over their lives in place of their father. They were determined to give her a taste of her own medicine, making her pack her bags and scurry back to their father immediately. So, on the day she arrived by plane, the three brothers should have been there to pick her up, but none of them showed up, just to send a message. But this woman was unfazed. Without seeing any of them, she checked into a five-star hotel and lived it up, showing no signs of distress or resentment whatsoever.
The three brothers were celebrating at home, having set up a dragon gate formation, waiting for the woman to arrive. They waited and waited, but there was no sign of her. They even received a phone call from their father scolding them harshly, claiming he would cut off their financial support as unfilial sons.
Damn it!
That old geezer is heartless and unfilial, who are they even related to! He's blind in his old age, having a woman around makes him forget about his own children!
Out of desperation, he and his older brother went to the hotel, intending to bring the woman back politely. After all, they couldn't afford to cross money. The old man's money belonged partly to their mother, and it should rightfully be for their three sons, not some outside temptress.
The three of them decided to take the woman home first and deal with her later. She was only 21 years old, young and petite, they didn't believe they couldn't handle such a little troublemaker!
This woman is putting on a show, they finally showed some weakness, but when they got to the hotel, they were stopped by the front desk staff who claimed they couldn't disclose guest information. They had no choice but to reveal their relationship, admitting that the young fox spirit was their stepmother, hoping the front desk would inform the woman. But the receptionist took the phone and said no one answered, probably out, politely asking them to leave a note, and they would deliver it to the guest's hands.
They had no choice but to leave a note and come back. All in all, they had done what they could, so the old man probably didn't have much to say.
Look at what this woman is doing. She has the time to wander around this showroom instead of giving them a call first. Don't say she doesn't have a phone or anything like that. The things used by an old man's woman can't be ordinary goods. When she gets here, her phone automatically switches to Chinese, and she can use it normally. What bothers him the most is, goddamn it, he's blind! He found such a disgusting woman. She looks plain and simple, so he thought she should be someone who keeps herself in check. He even had the heart to spend more time with this woman, but he didn't expect that this woman was a slut, probably worn out by many men. But being a slut doesn't matter. Ruan Er Shao has played with women too much, and he knows what kind of person he is. He hasn't even asked his woman to be pure and innocent. However, this woman acts sweetly and affectionately in front of him, her mouth as if she had eaten honey. He only walked away for five minutes, turned around, and saw her turning her back on him, changing her face and pointing at him with someone else!
Damn it!
阮承輝 cursed in his heart!
Such a lowlife dares to speak ill of her in public. Does she think she's somebody!
He may have fallen from grace, but his conglomerate is still a force to be reckoned with. She was right, even a dying camel is bigger than a horse. He's truly capable of making this woman pay for what she did. Right now, not holding a grudge against her is more a matter of pride than anything else. It wouldn't do for him to act like a ruffian in public. But he's not the forgiving type either. To have been mocked so openly and yet remain silent like an ostrich burying its head in the sand – that's simply unacceptable!
That was just a coward!
What bothered him the most was that his embarrassing moments were all seen by his nominal stepmother. He was utterly humiliated, he hadn't done anything to embarrass his stepmother, let her lose face, just because he had made her laugh at him once.
Shameful!
"How are you here!" His tone turned cold, completely unable to show the charm and ease he usually possessed when facing a woman.
"Oh, buy a SIM card and get Yoyo another phone!"
Lin Meng said in a mild tone, as if inviting kindly. "I bought a new phone card and I'm looking at it now. If you have time, could you take a look for me"
His tone was so natural that it made him pause. A pang of feeling went through his heart – this woman really treated him like her son!
He narrowed his eyes and gave her a long look. She had already lowered her head again, continuing to ponder the phone models. Even if he disliked this person to his core, ignoring all the extraneous nonsense, he had to admit that this woman could score above 95 points.
He has traveled through countless flower gardens and seen thousands of women, naturally forming his own standards for evaluating them. The woman just now had a good figure and looked decent with makeup on, giving her a score of 80 at best. But this woman before him was different. Her appearance was flawless, her figure graceful, and her aura elegant. She truly deserved to be a wealthy socialite.
That old man's only strength is his sharp eyes. Even though he's about to die, he can still find such a gem.
Even though Ruan Chenghui was born with a preference for women and enjoyed treating them like flowers, it wouldn't do if this woman became his stepmother. Not to mention, this woman looked so much like that hateful mistress from before.
It's an eyesore!
He frowned, a look of utter disdain flashing in his eyes, and a surge of intense anger welled up within him.
Just then, a cold gaze shot over. He turned to look and saw a cool little face, which didn't look like the faces of their Ruan family members at all.
Oh, by the way, there's this little radish head too. Ruan Chenghui hummed in his heart, thinking don't think he doesn't know, the old man married this woman when her belly was so big, whether this is still their Ruan family's seed is yet to be determined.
Lin Chengyou!
What does this old man mean! The children of the Ruan family are surnamed "Cheng" for this generation. He gave this little guy the seniority of the Ruan family, which is equivalent to acknowledging this child. But how can he still let this child follow the Lin surname!
Ridiculous! An old man would actually do such a thing!
阮承輝 hummed in his heart, looking at the young man, growing more and more displeased. The three brothers had no parents in China, clinging to each other, but this young man was doing well abroad, carefree and pampered by both parents. He was truly an eyesore.
Also, what kind of eyes does this little guy have! Is this the look a child gives an adult!
Ruan Chenghui couldn't help reaching out and pinched the little guy's cheek with distaste. The little guy immediately reached out, "Slap!" He knocked away Ruan Chenghui's hand.
Ruan Chenghui suddenly pulled a long face, thinking to himself, "What an impolite child. Just like that old man, he's such a nuisance, just like his mother, a sly little fox." But despite his thoughts, Ruan Chenghui was well-educated. Though he scolded Lin Meng and her son in his heart, he wouldn't humiliate them publicly, especially not in front of so many people. After all, Lin Meng was still under the Ruan family name, and he knew that family matters should not be aired out. Otherwise, if anything happened, he would be laughed at.
Just pick any one, they're all the same anyway. What difference does it make
Ruan Chenghui’s voice was filled with impatience.
Lin Meng smiled and took a phone worth over 200 yuan. It was an old brand, small and compact, with simple and practical functions without any frills. It was very suitable for the elderly and children. Xiaoyou held the phone in his arms and smiled appropriately, happily holding the phone in his hands. Because there was a free lanyard, he could hang the phone around the child's neck, so he wouldn't be afraid that the child would accidentally drop it when playing.
Looking at the over ten thousand dollar phone in his hand, 阮承輝 only had disdain for the two hundred dollar phone. But he didn't say anything, just followed behind Lin Meng and her son, watching as Lin Meng got a new card and put it into her newly bought phone.
So, both of their phones are set up and they can now call each other!
Let's go!
Ruan Chenghui urged rather impatiently.
Lin Meng took the little guy and walked out. They got into his car parked outside. It was still a BMW, looking like a new model. Lin Meng lifted the corner of her mouth and smiled, bending down to hold her son as they entered the car. As soon as the car door closed, Ruan Chenghui's face changed, and the air of nobility he had just exuded vanished instantly.
"Didn't you know we were all waiting for you at home Didn't you see the note we left you! What do you mean by wandering around here"
With no outsiders present, there was not a shred of respect left in his voice.
The little fellow immediately sat up straight, pursed his tender lips, and stared coldly at Ruan Cheng hui, with a hint of hostility.
阮承輝 glared at him and said in a nasty voice, "What are you looking at You're such a rude child. Is that how you look at people!"
He immediately felt a little uncomfortable, and was somewhat surprised that such a young child could have such a powerful aura, to the point where he felt a little overwhelmed!
Lin Meng reached out and immediately embraced the angry little fellow into her arms. Her soft little hands gently stroked the little fellow's head, comforting him, before smiling at Ruan Cheng Hui again.
"You're an adult, how can you be so childish and nitpick with a child! What did he do to you! You're acting like a prick now, can you blame others for looking at you that way!"
When Lin Meng said this, although her tone was soft, it felt heavy when it reached people's hearts.
阮承輝 narrowed his eyes, suddenly realizing that this woman was not easy to deal with. His tone was vicious, yet she could still smile and converse with him calmly and collectedly. Just that alone was already very impressive.
“I saw the note you left.” Lin Meng’s voice was still gentle. “No, I just brought Youyou to buy a phone. It’s not that we can't call you from the hotel phone, but I think having a phone will be more convenient for contacting each other. Also, I know the company is busy right now, and you and your older brother are probably both swamped. If I called, you probably wouldn't be able to drop everything and come pick me up, just like how you couldn't make it to the airport that day. Now that I have a card, we can contact each other anytime, and we can figure out a better time to meet each other. Isn't that better It doesn't waste your time, and of course, it doesn't waste mine!”
The implied meaning of this is that their time is valuable, but hers is also valuable, and she can't stand being messed around by the three brothers!
Ruan Chenghui was stung by her words. This woman called him a troublemaker He thought she was the real troublemaker! She seemed soft and polite, but every word she spoke was dripping with hidden meaning – a master manipulator in disguise! The worst part was, she always spoke with a smile, slowly and deliberately, without any sign of confrontation. This made it impossible for Ruan Chenghui to engage with her directly.
This is like having a fist fight with a cotton ball in front of you. How do you fight it You punch and punch, but there's no sound at all!
This woman now feels like a soft ball of cotton, but she's definitely not just a lump that anyone can roll or flatten. Just look at how she silently retaliates – it shows.
>>>Nguyen Cheng Huy had been holding his breath just now, naturally, that breath was given to him by his little lover, and it hadn't dissipated yet. He couldn't get a good response from Lin Meng here, so he turned his head and stabbed her with another sentence.
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"You know our family situation, we're practically selling everything we own. And you, instead of saving money, are staying in a five-star hotel Spending thousands every day! You really treat the Ruan family's money like it's nothing!"
Lin Meng immediately burst into laughter, covering her mouth with a giggle like a naive little girl. For a moment, she caught Ruan Cheng Hui off guard. Ruan Cheng Hui immediately shifted his gaze awkwardly, avoiding her eyes. He thought to himself, "This woman is already married, how can she still act like such a little woman She's really a temptress, no wonder she can handle that eccentric old man!"
Lin Mengxiao smiled because Ruan Chenghui's accusations were too far-fetched.
“I returned to China, feeling lost and unfamiliar with everything. You were all so busy that you couldn't come pick me up, so I had to find a place to stay on my own. As for five-star hotels and how much money it cost, I thought that since Yu and I were new in town, the most important thing was to find a safe place. I think spending a few thousand yuan to ensure our safety as a mother and son is very worthwhile. This is probably better than you handing out tens of thousands of yuan randomly.”
She's telling him that if it weren't for the three brothers playing games and not coming to the airport to pick her up, she wouldn't have had to stay in a hotel! Spending so much money, she can only blame them. Don't think she doesn't know that the three brothers actually dislike her!
And, selling pots and pans!
Given the current predicament, how come Ruan Ershao, with a single move, bestows a necklace worth tens of thousands of yuan And to top it off, he leisurely drives a BMW around to pick up girls!
Even when criticizing someone, this kind of wording is inappropriate. It's full of holes!
Nuan Chenghui cursed inwardly, "Damn it! This woman heard everything!" And those words of hers, all indirectly accusing him!
"Get in!" he said, his face hardening as he immediately started the car. "We're going to the hotel to get your things, and then we're going straight home!"
Back home, on his turf, a few of them will clean her up properly!
Lin Meng smiled with her eyes closed, naturally replying; "Sure!"
It was all just a matter of following his lead!
Nuan Chenghui saw her beaming smile in the rearview mirror, eight teeth gleaming white and bright. It was so clean, so pure, it inexplicably made him feel stifled. He'd lost the first round, but damn it, he'd only brought it upon himself.
This is terrible!
...First published by Xiao Xiang Academy...
Guangdong Group has suffered losses of over tens of millions of dollars overseas. Everyone in the company knows that it was the eldest son, Ruan Chengyi, who signed the deal. This means Ruan Chengyi is fully responsible for this matter. As brothers are one body, the huge loss needs to be shared by these three brothers. The three brothers have always had a good relationship, so the two younger brothers are willing to help their elder brother share some of the responsibility. Therefore, Ruan Cangsheng sent Lin Meng back from abroad to take charge of Guangdong Group's affairs. The three brothers couldn't resist too strongly because they didn't have the foundation. This also allowed Lin Meng to enter the lives of the three brothers with a legitimate and proud status, while the three brothers could only stare blankly and couldn't refuse.
Over ten billion, it's no small sum. If we don't try our best to raise the funds and conduct a thorough capital operation, then all that awaits Guangda Group is bankruptcy. Although the three brothers have squandered their fortunes, they cannot stand by and watch a thriving enterprise fall apart under their watch. Ruan Cangsheng’s prediction was right; his sons are truly not spineless. They possess that fundamental pride.
To make up the shortfall, the Ruan family sold everything they had. This included their six-hundred-plus square meter villa, now worth over 100 million yuan, as well as real estate investments elsewhere, stocks and funds, and even Mrs. Ruan's jewelry necklace. They poured all of it into Guangda to barely prevent it from collapsing in the storm.
The eldest son plays with cars, his mind is mostly on the cars. Because of this incident, all the DIY car shops he used to go to have closed down. Even the expensive brand cars he had bought before were sold for almost nothing, leaving him with just three. The three brothers each drive one.
The second son's spending on women is a hopeless drain, impossible to recoup. The family suddenly faces financial hardship, leaving him unable to continue his lavish lifestyle of pursuing women, frequenting nightclubs, and visiting high-end establishments.
The third son is still a college student, and he chose an odd subject: veterinary medicine. He doesn't take his studies seriously at all, skipping class like it's second nature. His biggest interest is using scalpels to dissect various corpses, having a blast doing so.
All of this information came from Ruan Cangsheng, according to Lin Meng.
The house she had arrived at didn't appear glamorous from the outside. In fact, it was a little rundown. This building was purchased during Ruan Cangsheng's early success in his career, before his third son, Ruan Chengyi, was even born. It was a moderately sized three-story house, with each floor about 80 square meters. There was also a small attic on the top floor.
Amongst a ring of newly built houses, this rather old-looking one stuck out like a sore thumb. It felt like a blight on the neighborhood, but no one dared touch it. After all, before Guangda's downfall, this house belonged to Ruan Cangsheng. No developer had the guts to provoke him!
Here lived a group of middle and small-income earners, nowhere near the environment of the luxury communities where the three Ruan brothers had resided before. As Ruan Chenghui drove into the district, his face fell, and he looked to be in a bad mood.
That tiny, three-story house didn't have a garage, so his car could only be parked out in the open. There was a small courtyard both in front and behind the house. Decades ago, houses like this probably weren't cheap to build; they were quite extravagant for the time.
Lin Meng got out of the car and saw neighbors peering around, but probably because Ruan Chengrui's aura was too heavy, they just looked without speaking.
"Don't mind them!" 阮承輝 said, his voice laced with impatience and disdain. He returned to the back of the car, naturally lifting the rear hatch and taking Lin Meng's luggage out. One in each hand, he casually walked towards the interior, humming, "Hurry up and get in!"
Lin Meng let out a soft chuckle, pointing at Ruan Chengrui's figure carrying his luggage. She crouched down and leaned close to Xiao Youyou's ear, whose mood had never been very high and who still couldn't hide her hostility towards Ruan Chengrui. In a low voice, she said, "Actually, Second Brother isn't that bad. Look, he's even helping Mommy with the luggage!"
Even though Ruan Chenghui might seem to dislike her, the fact that he helps the lady carry things shows that this person isn't inherently bad and has good manners.
Little Youyou, after hearing this, turned her head away and hummed coldly. Children are sensitive, especially smart little ones. Some things don't need to be said; they can feel it themselves.
Lin Meng pinched the little guy's nose, chuckling at his stubbornness. She shook her head and led the little guy into the house by the hand.
These three floors are arranged roughly like this: the first floor is uninhabited and has a living room, kitchen, and bathroom. It's basically where everyone eats and entertains guests. The second floor houses two people, the eldest son, Ruan Chengyi, and the second son, Ruan Chenghui. The third floor is occupied solely by the youngest son, Ruan Chengyang. Besides his bedroom, there is a dedicated room for his specimen collection. This shows that the two older brothers are quite fond of their younger brother.
But, the specimen storage room...
Lin Meng imagined the plot in her head and couldn't help but shiver. She knew what specimens were, and she hoped that this oddest and most gloomy youngest son of Ruan Cangsheng wouldn't bring back some strange specimen.
And Lily and Little Youyou lived in the attic on the top floor! On the very top of these three floors, there was originally a small attic that used to be a flower room. After the whole family moved to a much better mansion, this small attic had been used as a storage room ever since. Since Lily and Little Youyou were only two people, before Lily arrived, the attic was quickly renovated and slightly expanded, barely making two rooms of different sizes, along with a tiny bathroom.
Don't let the three-story building's exterior fool you; the interior layout is quite modern. The walls are freshly painted white, giving it a bright and airy feel. It seems that these three brothers who enjoy the finer things in life had the house renovated before reluctantly moving into this modest dwelling.
Furthermore, almost every level comes with its own bathroom. It seems these three brothers value personal privacy quite a bit. This arrangement allows each of them to have their own private space and avoid disturbing one another. Perhaps this is also a way the three brothers are trying to prevent Lin Meng from entering their lives.
Lin Meng's eyes swept across the attic, which was a far cry from the neatness of the first floor. She hadn't had the chance to go to the second or third floors, but Ruan Cheng hui led her straight up to the attic – her future home. Then, with a pat on his backside, he left, leaving Lin Meng and her child alone.
"Mommy, it's so dirty." The little guy wrinkled his nose in disgust.
Lin Meng's mind raced, and he couldn't help but chuckle inwardly, thinking to himself, "These three brothers are quite shrewd." They had cleaned up all the other rooms, but why hadn't they bothered to tidy up this attic
Shaking her head, Lin Meng felt that she really couldn't compare herself to these "children." How did those three feel even more childish than Xiao Youyou, who was younger than her
"Yoyo, looks like we have to thoroughly clean this place!"
The little boy nodded heavily, his bright eyes darting around, and gave a very sincere "Um" in agreement, adding: "Youyou helped too."
Then, in a low voice, he started to mutter. “Broom... broom...”
Its beady eyes began to search around!
Lin Meng stopped him, "Hold on, we can take a break first. Let's go downstairs and have something to drink, then find the right tools before we start cleaning."
The little one's eyes lit up, and he nodded, thinking Mom was so clever.
Before they went to apply for a card and buy a phone, Lin Meng wasn't very tired, but the little guy was young, so she was afraid of tiring him out, so it was better to rest for a while. The two went to the kitchen and rummaged through it, shaking their heads at the refrigerator one after another.
There, besides beer, there was still beer. What kind of juice or milk was there! And the food in the fridge was really meager. There were only some frozen meat and chicken legs, no fresh vegetables or fruits at all. Fortunately, there was half a box of mineral water next to the fridge. Lin Meng looked on in amazement, wondering how those three men had gotten through these days.
Picked up two bottles of mineral water, the mother and son drank them, resting for a while. Lin Meng secretly thought that she definitely had to go out to buy something tonight, otherwise, she would be hungry. That couldn't wait, the attic had to be packed immediately, and whatever was missing had to be bought back together.
"Youyou, you sit here for a while, Mommy will go upstairs to take a look."
The little boy wouldn't budge, he followed right up like a piece of chewing gum. So the two loving mother and son immediately started cleaning. The attic was quite dirty, with dust everywhere. Lin Meng really couldn't bear to see her son suffer, so she persuaded him to go down after much coaxing. Children's organs aren't fully developed yet, they are so delicate! She didn't want the messy attic to harm her son's health. As an adult, she was already fine with it.
Xiaoyou couldn't help it, he obediently went downstairs. But he was an active kid, full of energy and always on the move. Lin Meng gave him a drawing book and asked him to sit on the sofa on the first floor and look at it, but he couldn't sit still, especially when Lin Meng was busy working with such passion.
He tiptoed upstairs, climbed to the attic, and peered inside. Seeing that it was still full of dust, he stuck out his tongue, withdrew his head, and went downstairs. It seemed that if he wanted to help, he'd have to sweep the room first.
Any child instinctively has a curiosity towards unfamiliar things. This strange house, also a miniature castle, is worth exploring. The little boy's big eyes rolled around, and when he reached the third floor, he stopped going down. He grinned and walked into a side corridor. The corridor wasn't very bright, it felt as if the light was deliberately blocked, dim and with a bone-chilling feeling.
It's very atmospheric!
The little guy has always been active and a lively, mischievous child who also loves adventure. So he's always been pretty brave. This time, he didn't feel scared at all, but rather a bit excited. With his big eyes wide open, he took small steps towards the inside. Then, a large object similar to a glass tank appeared before him. He immediately quickened his pace and walked over to it, wanting to tap it carefully.
As he got closer, he finally saw what was in the tank, and he jumped back in fright. Inside the glass tank was a giant snake, its pale belly and jet-black back floating in the water. It was even thicker than an adult's arm, truly terrifying to look at. And there was that huge triangular head. Its two eyes were large but lifeless, and its mouth was forcefully held open by something, revealing sharp fangs as if it was unwilling to die and wanted to bite someone even in death, which made people feel terrified.
The little boy gasped and took two involuntary steps back with his leg.
The snake was really enormous, and terrifying. Its head was also really scary. The little boy had always been well protected by Lin Meng and hadn't been exposed to any frightening things. He had seen snakes on TV before, but he had never seen one like this. It was in a glass tank, obviously swollen, with a dull color, giving off a very sinister, venomous, and frightening feeling.
The little boy opened his mouth, turned around, and ran quickly, climbing the stairs to the attic, then in the flying dust, he hugged Lin Meng's legs.
Lin Meng was taken aback and could clearly feel the little guy trembling!
Trembling!
Such actions, how long has it been since they appeared on the little guy!
Lin Meng immediately became worried and asked the little boy what was wrong. The little boy shook his head and didn't say anything. It was so embarrassing! She thought he had been scared by a snake and ran to find Mommy. The little boy's pride was very high. Lin Meng helplessly frowned, thinking that whatever had frightened the little boy must be downstairs. So, regardless of the little boy's unwillingness, she went downstairs. On the third floor, she headed towards the corridor instead of going down. Since the little boy wouldn't say anything, she could only check each floor one by one.
The little guy got flustered and tugged at Lin Meng's pants leg. "Mommy, don't..."
He was still young, and in front of his loved ones, he couldn't hide his emotions and burst into terror.
Lin Meng looked down at him. The little guy pouted and mumbled softly, “There are scary things inside…”
After that, the two little arms hugged Lin Meng's legs tightly, not letting her move.
Lin Meng naturally thought of her third son, Ruan Chengyang's profession. The fellow was a veterinarian and ran an entire specimen room. He wouldn't bring home some scary stuff, would he
"Yoyo, go upstairs!" Lin Meng found the source and didn't want to frighten the child.
"No, Mommy," the little boy shook his head. "Let's go home together instead."
"Youyou, go upstairs!"
Lin Meng spoke coldly, her face tensed. Because she usually wore a faint smile, the moment she tightened her expression, it inexplicably gave people a sense of authority. Her sudden change in demeanor made people hesitate to argue with her.
The little fellow was also afraid of Lin Meng at this time, so he pouted and gave Lin Meng a wronged look. But he still obediently stepped on the stairs and slowly went back to the attic.
Lin Meng watched the little guy's figure disappear at the stairwell before she took a deep breath, forcing herself to calm down, and walked inside. The hideous and thick giant snake was soon exposed in her eyes. I have to say, that snake was really huge. If it were alive, it would definitely scare people to death. Now that it was dead and made into a specimen, its ferociousness was still undeniable!
Lin Meng immediately frowned. Such specimens shouldn't be placed outside, especially in a house where someone might come at any time. Besides, a child is about to move into this house! Why wouldn't they pack away such scary things beforehand!
Lin Meng felt a twinge of unease in her heart. As she tried to walk forward, the things behind her seemed to grow more and more terrifying. They even had human organs like the liver, spleen, lungs, on display. It must have cost Ruan Chengyang a lot of money and connections to get his hands on these things.
The corridor was probably designed to be creepy, with a very dark and eerie atmosphere. I couldn't find any lights anywhere. There were even several bat specimens of various sizes hanging inside. Those black creatures with their red eyes were also terrifying, reminding me of the ghostly death bats in foreign vampire movies.
Go a little further, and two dark gray human skeletons stand there, hunched over and giving off a deathly aura, as if they were just dug up from the soil not long ago. This thing has always scared people since ancient times, even during the day it's unsettling to look at, let alone if you suddenly saw it at night, you'd be half-scared to death!
Lin Meng wasn't unfamiliar with such things. She had taken biology classes and visited museums abroad a few times. While these exhibits initially quickened her heartbeat, they didn't frighten her to the point of being terrified. Right now, her mind was racing, trying to figure out if these horrifying specimens were cases from Ruan Chengyang's collection or ordinary ones
If it were a simple case, I could understand!
Could it be a case!…
Lin Meng narrowed her eyes, then she definitely had to have a good talk with Ruan Chengyang.
It seems like this is the end. Lin Meng gave one last glance to the specimens placed on either side, hidden in the dimness. She let out a gasp and her heart pounded rapidly! She quickly averted her eyes, not daring to look again.
That thing soaking in the formaldehyde solution, it's actually a child! He doesn't look very big, maybe just around two years old!
Lin Meng was finally terrified, her face turned pale, and even her breathing became unsteady. Although it was just a quick glance, she had seen what she needed to see. The gruesome state of the child's corpse, she didn't want to describe it, she just wanted to forget about it immediately!
She couldn't stay any longer, she immediately stepped out, leaving this place that almost suffocated her.
If the previous specimens could be forgiven, then the last one she saw absolutely couldn't be, because she clearly felt Ruan Chengyang's malice. Such a terrifying thing, if a child saw it, who knows what kind of illness they might get They might even be scared silly or scared to death!
Ruan Chengyang, Lin Meng gritted her teeth and angrily punched the void. She was almost certain that boy did it on purpose!
Which child isn't curious! When moving into a new home, who wouldn't run around exploring every nook and cranny! To place something like that in such a location is simply heartless! Don't bother telling her about having too many specimens; she can't let go, so all she can do is put them in the hallway. Human specimens, especially those of children, are not easily acquired. Private individuals wanting to possess them need special channels and it isn't easy to get them. To obtain such a thing, it should be properly stored, rather than carelessly left in the hallway! The fact that it was placed at the back of the corridor suggests its value. Since it is precious, it should be put in a dedicated specimen room, and most importantly, locked up to prevent unauthorized access.
These common things, she had come into contact with several times, and could understand them somewhat. He, Ruan Chengyang, was playing this very game, how could he not know!
Lin Meng frowned, went upstairs, and saw the little boy. She strode forward, knelt down, and hugged him tightly. The little boy was her treasure, if anyone dared to hurt him, she would definitely fight that person! Don't think that just because she was a weak woman, she could be bullied as easily as she seemed.
"Mommy, what's wrong!"
The little guy was being held too tightly by Lin Meng, so he was starting to feel a little hurt. But he didn't struggle, just obediently let her hold him, and then asked in a small voice, as if afraid of scaring her. The clever and sensitive little one also sensed that something was different about his mommy.
Lin Meng shook her head, and for some reason, tears welled up in her eyes. She felt a pang of fear thinking about what would happen to her precious little one if it was scared by that thing!
"Mommy's fine!" Lin Meng tried her best to raise a smile, hugging her son and leaning her head against his small shoulder. She took the opportunity to force back her tears. In front of her child, she couldn't be too fragile. She had to be strong, to create a safe haven for her child, to be someone her child could rely on.
The little guy furrowed his brow and wondered curiously, "Could Mommy have been scared too!"
"Mommy, don't be afraid, don't be afraid..." The little guy, pretending to be brave, stretched out his hand and patted Lin Meng on the back, mimicking her actions of comfort, just as his mommy used to comfort him when he was scared.
A warm feeling spread through Lin Meng's heart, and she couldn't help but smile.
This is my precious son!
But---
She put on a serious expression, let go of the little boy, and looked at him solemnly and earnestly, commanding: "Youyou, you are not allowed to go to the third floor anymore, do you understand!"
No matter how many times the baby son looks, that place is absolutely off-limits!
Little Youyou blinked, although she didn't speak, her dark eyes silently questioned why.
Lin Meng looked at the little boy this way, unable to tell him what she had truly seen. She could only harden her heart and threaten him: "Yoyo, if you go wandering around the third floor behind Mommy's back in the future, Mommy won't want you anymore!"
“No!” the little boy cried out sharply, his mouth turned down in a pout and his eyes welling up with tears. He burst into tears instantly. Round tears rolled down his young cheeks, splashing as they went.
“Mommy, don't……” The little boy burst into tears. This was the first time Lin Meng had ever spoken to him like that, and the little boy was scared. He hugged Lin Meng tightly, kissing her face indiscriminately with a mix of sadness and appeasement. He cried and swore, “Youyou will never go to the third floor, Mommy don't abandon Youyou, Youyou needs Mommy, Mommy can't abandon Youyou…… Woohoo…… Youyou wants to be with Mommy forever…… Don't separate…… Woohoo……”
The little guy rarely cried. He always had a cheerful smile when facing Lin Meng, and he would never be cowardly enough to cry in front of strangers. So, making him cry was quite difficult. But this time, he cried like a child his age. His snot and tears were all over his face, and he cried loudly while rambling and randomly kissing Lin Meng's face. He seemed heartbroken as if his mommy would abandon him the next moment.
Those childish words fell into Lin Meng's ears, making her heart ache as if it were being torn apart. She immediately felt remorse, blaming herself for speaking too harshly and scaring the child. She hurriedly reached out to wipe away the tears on the child's face and softly soothed him.
"Baby Youyou, don't cry. Mommy was wrong. Mommy takes back what I just said. Mommy swears, Mommy will always be with Youyou, never separating, please don't cry, my little treasure, don't cry…"
Lin Meng turned around and kissed the little boy's face, coaxing him: "Mommy will be with Youyou forever. Don't cry, Mommy was wrong, Mommy apologizes..."
The little fellow, coaxed by Lin Meng, finally stopped crying and whimpered softly. He sniffed his red, tear-stained nose and stretched out a tiny finger, his dark, teary eyes fixed intently on Lin Meng.
"Nala hook hook, Mommy wants to be with Yoyo forever, Mommy doesn't allow you to not have Yoyo!"
Lin Mengxin let out a sigh of relief and immediately, very formally, extended her little finger and made a pinky swear with the little one.
The little one finally broke into a smile, clinging to Lin Meng like a koala bear. With a choked voice, he called out "Mommy" repeatedly, as if he could never call enough. Lin Meng's heart softened and she blamed herself deeply. She thought to herself that perhaps she really should never say such things again. Children are fragile like porcelain; a moment of carelessness can hurt them. One has to be more careful!
Because the little one's experience today was really terrible, Lin Meng felt guilty, so after tidying up the attic a bit, she decided to take the little one out for KFC. This chain industry, which is almost open all over the world, has been loved by most children, and the little one loves it too. It's just that these fried foods are actually junk food, and eating too much is bad for the body. So Lin Meng always controlled herself so that the child wouldn't eat too much. When she was abroad, she would occasionally take her child there. Like what happened today, she felt that she had to make the child happy.
The little kid's eyes lit up as soon as he heard they were going to KFC. He was so excited, his head started racing with thoughts of what he should order.
"You can order whatever you want. Mommy is making it up to you today, so you can eat as much as you like."
The little boy grinned and giggled with glee, happily flapping his arms like a chick. Then, chicken wings, hamburgers, egg tarts, and juice arrived. Lin Meng nibbled on her cod hamburger, watching her son bury his head in the chicken leg, gnawing at it diligently, his mouth smeared with oil. Her heart felt warm and sweet.
It was also a coincidence that two acquaintances were sitting not far away, it was the little girl who accidentally hit someone with the basketball that day, and the little girl's mother -- Rong Man. Little girl MuMu had sharp eyes and saw him as soon as the little boy walked in with Lin Meng's hand into the KFC store.
The little girl's heart filled with a strange joy. Her beautiful eyes secretly glanced at the boy. Seeing that the boy was comfortable and eating well, the little girl fidgeted in her seat, unable to stay still. Something inside her seemed to be tickling her gently, making her particularly want to get down and find that little brother.
The little girl daintily bit into the strawberry tart, which was almost completely eaten. She chewed it carefully, swallowed, turned her head, and softly called out, "Mommy," then stretched out her arm like a lotus root and pointed at Lin Chengyou's area.
Rongman was a little surprised. She hadn't expected to run into Lin Meng so quickly, and in such a place.
"Mommy, let's go sit over there, okay!" The little girl coquettishly pouted and directly reached out to shake Rong Man's arm, continuing to act cute: "Mommy, please, come on, come on, okay, okay..."
Rong Man had always doted on this little darling. After some thought, she nodded, picked up the little one, and put her down. Then she let the little one walk in front, while she put the uneaten food back on the plate and followed behind.
The little girl came to Lin Meng and Lin Chengyou's front, standing there. Although she was small and shorter than Lin Chengyou, her appearance was sweet and elegant. She looked like someone from a wealthy family at first glance. The little girl was very ladylike at this time, politely smiling and asking Lin Meng, "Auntie, can I sit with you"
Lin Meng couldn't refuse such a cute little lady. So, he smiled and nodded. The little girl grinned, revealing two rows of adorable little teeth, and clumsily crawled onto the chair. Rong Man immediately put down her plate and helped her daughter, lifting the little girl up so she could sit on the chair.
The little girl finally finished her task, letting out a tiny sigh of relief. Then, with flushed cheeks, she sat there awkwardly, seeming a bit shy and uncomfortable.
Lin Meng was sitting next to the little boy. With Rong Man and her daughter joining them, the scene formed like this: The little girl and the little boy were facing each other, while Lin Meng and Rong Man were also facing each other.
At such times, it always takes an adult to liven things up. So Rongman introduced herself first.
Hearing the woman's surname was Rong, Lin Meng wasn't too surprised. After all, her daughter had previously called someone "Uncle Rong." She just didn't know if this woman was Rong Ling's sister or younger brother! Since she was Rong Ling's relative, Lin Meng couldn't help but give the woman some face because of Rong Ling. So, she smiled and introduced herself as well.
Rong Man, because of the previous unpleasantness with Lin Meng, knew that Lin Meng was a thorn in Rong Ling's side, an unpredictable thorn that could trigger Rong Ling to act in any way. So today, her attitude differed from the aloofness and resentment of that day. She looked at Lin Meng amiably, engaging in sporadic conversations. The topics mostly revolved around the children, as this was a safer topic and suitable for entering the conversation.
"Little brother, please have some!"
The little girl, blushing, offered a piece of her untouched finger-lickin' original chicken to him.
The little boy looked up, his dark eyes staring straight at the little girl. His small face was cool and aloof, not really wanting to talk to her. Who could blame him after how that little girl had treated him that day!
The little girl was only three years old, she wouldn't think that much. She blushed and showed two cute front teeth, speaking in a milky voice: "My name is Chi Ru Mu, everyone calls me Mu Mu, you can call me Mu Mu too."
After a moment's pause, seeing the little guy remain silent, she tilted her head and with a cute pout, asked in a sweet voice, "Little brother, what's your name!"
The little guy frowned and didn't want to talk to her. Though he was small, he was very clear about who he liked and disliked. If someone was good to him, he would naturally be good to them; but if someone was unkind to him, he definitely wouldn't be nice back. He had still been holding a grudge over the basketball incident from before. That one really hurt Mommy, and she had cried!
The little girl smiled sweetly like a young child and even brought a "gift." The boy thought for a moment, then pursed his lips and said coldly, “Is your nose better now!”
The little girl blinked and smiled, "Hmm" she replied, then asked, "Is your nose better now, big brother!"
The little boy hummed in response, his expression slightly eased. In a child's mind, he thought that this way they were even, reconciled.
"Mumble, here you go."
The little boy took out a chicken wing from his own bucket and offered it to the little girl. He reciprocated the gesture, not taking advantage of her!
The little girl was so happy that her eyes sparkled. She smiled and thanked them, then held the chicken wings in both hands and ate them happily.
A child's world is not as complicated as an adult's. Once they make up, past matters are forgotten.
"My name is Lin Chengyou."
The little boy finally told the little girl his name, and that was the start of their friendship!
Lin
Rong Man on one side remained expressionless, taking in the interaction between the two children. She had to admit, the boy before her was quite likeable. With his dark eyes and handsome little face, you could tell he was a spirited child. He seemed intelligent as well. And that punch he'd landed on her nose that day was still fresh in her memory. If her iron-fisted father saw this child, he'd undoubtedly declare him a good prospect, saying education should start early, and then would probably try to recruit him into the army, ultimately claiming him as his own.
Rong Man quietly looked at Lin Meng's left hand again. On the ring finger, a diamond ring was worn, a symbol of marriage!
She got married!
Rong Man's heart tightened. But how could the child still bear the surname "Lin" Was it just a coincidence that her husband also bore the surname Lin, or...
"You're such a handsome child, just like your father, aren't you" Rong Man said subtly.
Lin Meng thought for a moment, and nodded.
"Hee hee, now that you mention it, I'm really curious to see what your husband looks like. He must be even more handsome than my daughter's father, right" Rongman chuckled playfully.
Lin Meng felt that some things didn't need to be hidden. Rong Man in front of her was clearly interested in her husband, and she didn't need to hide it.
"His father was probably quite handsome when he was younger, hehe, but now that he's older, he definitely can't compare to yours."
"Old!" Rong Man deliberately expressed her surprise.
"Well, the kid's father is quite a bit older, well over fifty!"
"Huh!" Rong Man pursed her lips slightly, a strange expression on her face, and whispered, "Really... didn't see that coming."
At that moment, her cell phone rang. Rong Man said, "Excuse me," picked up the phone, murmured something about her location, hung up, and then looked at Lin Meng with a smile, but didn't say anything else. Instead, the two children, especially Mu Mu, kept flapping their lips excitedly and chattering away to Xiao You You.
Then, she didn't know who came. Rong Man smiled and raised her arm to wave.
When Rong Ling strode in, the masculine charm and undeniable nobility of that man naturally captivated every female present. As he approached, seeing Rong Man and Lin Meng sitting together with the two children, he couldn't help but frown, but he didn't ask how these two had ended up together. Instead, he reprimanded them slightly, with a hint of displeasure.
"This junk food, from now on, bring your children out to eat less!"
...but he didn't know which of them she was talking to.
Rong Man's heart skipped a beat. She was sure Rong Ling was talking to her. The beautiful face that had been so composed flushed slightly, and she called out in embarrassment, "Rong Ling—"
Suggest to him that he should give her some face in front of others. Is there any need to coldly scold someone like this!
Xiaomumumu also thought Rongling was scolding her. Immediately, she pouted and pitifully put down the drumstick in her hand. She called out unhappily, "Uncle…"
Her eyes immediately turned red, and her small mouth pouted slightly. Looking at her like that, she seemed about to cry. It seems this little girl is a bit of a crybaby.
Rong Man immediately scolded Rong Ling, "Look at you, as soon as you arrive, you reprimand people! Look how scared the child is!"
Quickly and softly soothe little Mumu!
Rong Ling acted as if he hadn't heard or seen anything, and directly said: "Shao Zheng has something to do and can't leave. I came here first to pick you up, he will be here later."
Shao Zheng, whose full name is Chi Shao Zheng, is Rong Man's husband, Xiao Mumu's father, and has a good relationship with Rong Ling!
Rongman hummed softly, intending to take the child and leave. However, catching a glimpse of Lin Meng across the way, she changed her mind.
"Rong Ling, please sit down for a while. Let Mu Mu finish this first."
Saying that, he stood up and picked up Xiaomumu, finally letting her sit on his lap. In this way, the mother and daughter took up one seat, giving Rong Ling another. Rong Ling glanced at Lin Meng, sat down silently with a cold expression, completely different from before.ings will be difficult for me here! It won't be easy to get rid of the burden later!"If those old folks from the Rong family knew he had such wealth, they wouldn't have driven him out with such hostil...
