Chapter 148: Eldest Young Master’s Call
Lu Hansheng kept Lian Li and Jin Shiyue’s secret, feeling immense guilt when facing Jin Yanting.
His own sister was taken away, and the person who took her was his own brother… the bugs were piling up.
Lian Li observed Lu Hansheng’s every move.
Lu Hansheng was immersed in the world of fame and fortune, at the pinnacle of Shanghai’s social ladder. If he didn’t want something known, almost no one could find out. However, Jin Yanting was no ordinary person.
Lu Hansheng mustered all his energy, putting the matter of Lian Li and Jin Shiyue secretly hooking up out of his mind, and saw Lian Li and Jin Yanting off.
Under a clear sky, the business jet flew over the skyscrapers, heading from Shanghai to the Capital City.
Lu Hansheng got into his Rolls-Royce sports car and drove away from the airport, feeling relaxed.
The Rolls-Royce exited the highway and drove on a regular road for a while when suddenly, a black car overtook him, turned a corner, and abruptly stopped in front of him.
It arrogantly blocked his path.
Lu Hansheng’s temper had been on the verge of exploding today because of Lian Li and Jin Shiyue’s situation, and now that his path was blocked, he instantly became furious.
He wanted to see which scoundrel dared to block his car, unafraid of death!
Lu Hansheng turned his head. Before he could get out of the car, a Bentley slowly pulled up, parallel to his Rolls-Royce. The man in the driver’s seat held the steering wheel with one hand, looking casual and at ease.
Lu Hansheng’s mouth twitched, his expression dark and displeased.
Jin Shiyue slightly raised his eyelids, his indifferent gaze falling on Lu Hansheng, and he slowly uttered two words: “Let’s talk.”
What to talk about was self-evident.
Lu Hansheng was quite surprised. Jin Shiyue was usually capricious and did things without much thought, but now he wanted to talk because of Lian Li.
The Second Young Master Jin actually had tenderness and a soft spot? Could it be that the sun was black today?
Lian Li returned to the Capital City. After getting off the plane, she first went back to Qing Teng Road, number 21.
She looked around the room and found that most of her belongings were still there. The only things missing were the award certificates and trophies on the shelf in her study.
Jin Shiyue had moved all the award certificates and trophies engraved with her name, leaving all other items untouched.
Lian Li breathed a sigh of relief. It was good this way; otherwise, it would have been quite troublesome to move too many things later.
The next day, Ling Yu came to take her to Xi Shang Yuan, a place where the elite gathered, a prime location that was a hidden gem in the bustling city, quiet amidst the noise.
Jin Shiyue’s residence in Xi Shang Yuan was a detached villa, larger than the one in Wan Yi Hua Fu, and its decoration was even more exquisite and luxurious.
The walk-in closet was meticulously organized, with a spacious area for women’s clothing, bags, and shoes clearly demarcated. The dazzling array of luxurious clothing was mostly gifts from brands.
Her pajamas and nightgowns were similar in color to Jin Shiyue’s, resembling the home attire of a newlywed couple more than couple’s wear.
The last time he had torn her nightgown, he had generously compensated her with a whole box.
With his strength, that box of clothes probably wouldn’t be enough to tear.
The master bedroom’s bathroom was particularly large, with a hidden world inside: a shower room, a hot spring room, and a built-in television. There was also a luxurious wine tasting station nearby.
However… why were there a full-length mirror and a chair? Shouldn’t they be placed outside?
Lian Li couldn’t figure it out, so she stopped thinking about it. The villa in Xi Shang Yuan was too large, and she was too lazy to walk. After seeing only a third of it, she rested on the sofa.
The housekeeper came daily to cook and clean, and the garden was tended to by a gardener. She didn’t need to do anything else, just be the Eldest Young Master’s girlfriend with peace of mind.
With school about to start, she was going to visit Elder Mei with Jin Yanting. The day before the visit, Lian Li sent Jin Shiyue a message informing him of the time of the visit to Elder Mei.
Uncle Nie led the way as usual. On the way, Lian Li listened to Jin Yanting and Uncle Nie discuss Elder Mei’s recent condition. They said that many people wanted to visit Elder Mei during the New Year a while ago, but Elder Mei refused them all. He and his sister were the first guests Elder Mei had seen this year.
Elder Mei, whom dignitaries and influential figures wanted to meet, was currently in the backyard courtyard, playing with a parrot.
Before Lian Li could even see the parrot, she heard it excitedly call out her name: “Junior Sister! Junior Sister! Junior Sister!”
Elder Mei turned his head, his face serious and his demeanor that of a dedicated teacher, his voice deep: “Yanting, Xiao Li is here.”
Jin Yanting, humble and polite, a refined gentleman, spoke two words that did not betray his lower position: “Teacher.”
“Grandpa Mei.” Lian Li, holding the tea leaves prepared by Jin Yanting, her eyes curved like crescent moons, said, “This is new Zhengshan Xiaozhong tea. Please try it.”
“Junior Sister! Junior Sister!” The parrot flapped its wings, hopping on its perch, incessantly cheerful.
Elder Mei chuckled, “Last year, your brother uprooted a tree in my courtyard and specifically sent a myna bird as an apology. This myna bird’s personality is similar to Ah Yue’s; it’s wild and untamed. After training it for over half a year, it still only knows how to call ‘Junior Sister’.”
“Does ‘Junior Sister’ refer to Xiao Li?” Jin Yanting smiled calmly and elegantly, then asked without any change in his expression.
Lian Li, who was by the coffee table waiting for the water to boil to make tea, turned her head sharply towards the green parrot with a sense of alarm.
Elder Mei, unaware of their situation with Lian Li, asked Jin Yanting, “Do you happen to know other Junior Sisters?”
“No, we don’t.” Jin Yanting’s lips curved into an almost imperceptible smile. He wore a custom-made dark brown suit, which diminished his Eastern refinement and self-restraint, amplifying his aloofness and control as a superior.
“Has Xiao Li seen the parrot before?” Jin Yanting asked Lian Li.
Lian Li shook her head: “No.”
She wasn’t lying.
Jin Yanting and Elder Mei sat down to taste the tea. Lian Li poured tea for them and served pastries, occasionally chatting with them.
Elder Mei sighed, remarking how quickly time passed, that Xiao Li was about to graduate from university in the blink of an eye.
Jin Yanting looked at Lian Li, his deep eyes holding a few strands of gentle warmth, “I still remember what she looked like when she came out of the exam hall after her college entrance examination.”
Lian Li was stunned, not expecting him to remember.
Her college entrance examination that year had gone smoothly. After the last exam ended, as she walked out of the examination hall, the school gate was filled with parents picking up their children.
Countless heads, innumerable figures. Despite so many people, not a single one was there for her.
Lian Li’s fingers unconsciously tightened on her schoolbag strap. Instead of the joy of finishing high school, she felt an indescribable sense of dejection.
She slowly followed the crowd outwards, thinking she might as well go eat a bowl of noodles.
Suddenly, a burly man in a suit and tie approached her, “Miss Lian, Mr. Jin is waiting for you.”
Lian Li looked up and was surprised to see a low-key Maybach outside the crowd. The rear window was lowered by a third, making it impossible to see who was inside, but she knew in her heart.
Lian Li’s almond-shaped eyes suddenly lit up, and she ran over. The driver opened the car door for her. She stood by the car, looking at Jin Yanting, who was leaning back on the leather seat. He always wore an expensive and elegant suit, noble and aloof.
Lian Li was completely unaware of the bright smile and joyful steps on her face. Jin Yanting glanced at her. Some people’s smiles were brilliant and passionate, while this young girl’s smile was ever-changing, cool in summer and warm in winter, refreshing in all seasons.
Jin Yanting’s expression was calm, and he asked gently, “How do you want to celebrate?”
He wanted to celebrate directly, without asking how her exam went. He seemed certain that her results would be exceptionally excellent.
…
Recalling this, Lian Li suddenly heard Jin Yanting and Elder Mei discussing something about a Mathematics Research Center. She only caught a brief beginning and end, but she could roughly guess the reason.
Lian Li absentmindedly scrolled through her mobile phone, slowly replying to Xue Shufan’s WeChat messages.
Her mobile phone suddenly rang, and the screen clearly displayed the words “Eldest Young Master.”
Jin Yanting’s gaze swept over, and he placed his teacup down with extreme refinement, asking her, “Eldest Young Master?”
