Chapter 266: 131, Lin Mo’s gradually twisted psychology, fortunately, there is a wise wife!_8
“Alright, then I’ll listen to my son, and have a little to drink.”
“Cheers!”
“Cheers!”
“Everyone, feel free to enjoy.”
“Here’s to us, may we thrive more and more, be safe and happy!!!”
Everyone raised their glasses of red wine, clinked them gently, took a sip, and then started eating the seafood.
Perhaps it was because they seldom ate seafood, or maybe because they were in good spirits, everyone was chatting and laughing, eating a lot.
Their relations became much closer, and some of the dark clouds hanging overhead also dissipated.
After lunch, the group went down to the negative first floor of the yacht and took a little rest.
…..
After they woke up, they split into different camps.
Xu Qin and Zhao Huixian took Lin Siyu and Zhang Li aside for a chat, Li Jinshan and Lin Changshui joined the sailors to learn how to fish, while Lin Mo took his wife and daughter to the deck to leisurely soak up the sun and enjoy the sea breeze.
Li Jinwen snuggled into Lin Mo’s arms, glanced at the two fathers having fun nearby, and said with a smile, “Honey, you like fishing quite a bit. Go play if you want; don’t feel like you need to stick around with your daughter and me.”
Fishing?!
Thinking about fishing, Lin Mo was reminded of that time he had fished up a corpse, and the harmless, sanctimonious expression on Chen Shanhe’s face he had seen by the riverside.
He had had a good impression of Chen Shanhe back then, only to find out later how horribly deranged the man was behind the scenes.
“Forget it, I guess I’m not destined for fishing in this life.”
Lin Mo gently stroked his wife’s abdomen, smiled, and said, “Just being with you two every day like this is already the happiest moment of my life.”
“Daughter, tell me, do you want a little brother or a little sister?”
Lin Xiaoxiao thought for a moment and said, “I… I want a brother, not a sister.”
Li Jinwen asked curiously, “Why?”
Lin Xiaoxiao seriously replied, “Because a sister will fight with me for toys, but a brother won’t, and I will protect my brother!”
Hearing his daughter’s answer, Lin Mo and Li Jinwen exchanged a smile, wishing to tell her that having a little brother is not always as simple as she thinks!
The family of three chatted together, occasionally watching the dolphins leap out of the sea, or the two elderly gentlemen striving to catch fish, feeling utterly content and relaxed.
When sunset approached,
everyone gathered on the deck in the tranquil sea breeze, the warm, reddening glow of the setting sun casting upon them, sketching a picture titled ‘Happiness’.
….
That evening, instead of setting sail homeward, they visited a popular tourist island.
The island was brightly lit, every stall illuminated, shining together with the stars above, creating an atmosphere of romance and fantasy.
The night market here was spectacular, rivaling even the Starlight Night Market of Xishuangbanna.
Moreover, the goods sold at the stalls were unique local marine products, such as pearls and seashell crafts, and so on…
Beyond that,
wandering through the market, one could occasionally witness performances reflecting the fishermen’s culture, lively bonfire parties, blacksmith blossom performances, and a variety of other programs.
Lin Changshui walked and laughed, saying, “I always said I wanted to take you out for a stroll, and now we’ve finally made that dream come true—and with the whole family, too! I never dared to think this would happen in the past!”
After a whole day of relaxation, the tension in his heart had greatly eased.
It wasn’t feigned; it genuinely had.
Xu Qin held Lin Changshui’s hand, nodding and saying, “You’re not wrong. It would be great if days like this could just keep going on.”
“Haha, don’t think too much, let’s follow our relatives’ example and be happy today, we’ll worry about tomorrow when it comes! Live in the moment!” After spending time with Li Jinshan, Lin Changshui had gradually adopted some different ideas and life philosophies.
The old couple chatted as they walked, almost as if they had returned to their youth.
Though there were still many fun things to be had at the market, tired from a day’s excitement, Lin Mo and his family decided to head to their pre-booked hotel earlier than planned as it was nearing midnight.
There were no luxurious villas on the island, so they settled into standard double rooms, two people to a room.
The family first went to their respective rooms to check for any issues. Only after Lin Mo had completed his own thorough check, ensuring there were no surveillance devices, did he feel relieved to leave.
By the time he returned to his room, Lin Xiaoxiao had already fallen asleep from exhaustion.
Lin Mo said with a smile, “She’s asleep? This little girl, she really enjoyed herself today.”
“Yeah, and it’s not just our daughter. Mom and Dad were pretty happy too. It’s been a long time since I’ve seen them this joyful after everything that happened.” Li Jinwen felt very relieved to see his parents so content.
Despite the inevitable worries, the carefree joy of today was already a precious memory in life.
Lin Mo, crawling under the covers, spoke with a hint of regret, “It’s just a pity, with such beautiful scenery, that we couldn’t take any photos. Once we’re safe, we’ll come back, and the whole family will take a seaside portrait together.”
“Yeah! Whether we take photos or not, it’s already very happy just to be together as a family!” Li Jinwen said with a laugh, “Putting aside those mishaps, I’d never have dared to hope for a life like today’s in the past.”
Who could disagree?
Lin Mo himself had never imagined that one day he would be able to take his whole family on an expensive yacht, to watch the sunset over the sea together without the concern of financial pressure.
“The happy days are yet to come. We’ll go watch the sunrise together tomorrow morning.”
“Then I guess your daughter might not wake up in time!”
“No, she will wake up for sure. If not, I’ll just carry her over there. We’ll wake her when the sun rises.”
“Okay, I’ll follow your lead!”
“We should also get some sleep early. The tide will be low in the morning, and mom and dad want to go beachcombing. They saw it on TikTok before and really want to give it a try.”
“Right, it’s time to sleep. Good night!”
“Good night!”
Before long, under Lin Mo’s comforting presence, Li Jinwen had also fallen into a deep sleep, while Lin Mo then turned on the Intelligence System to check the day’s intelligence reports.
It was past midnight already. He had been busy ensuring that the hotel had no surveillance cameras and hadn’t had the chance to check earlier.
Lin Mo really cherished these brief moments of happiness, but he was also well aware that there would be plenty of troubles waiting for him in the future.
Without completely dealing with Chen Shanhe, he would have to live incognito for the rest of his life.
While this might be manageable, what about his daughter?
Her current ignorance didn’t mean she would remain oblivious forever.
How would she go to school, engage in relationships, or find a man she could trust with her life?
The same concerns applied to the child his wife was carrying.
Moreover, Lin Mo was not willing to live a life of anonymity permanently.
Why should they?
Why should his family endure such suffering while the main culprit, Chen Shanhe, still had the leisure to go fishing carefree?
What had his family done to deserve this?
Just because his father approached Lvkai Group to reclaim the construction funds rightfully theirs?
Ha!
This was unfair!
However, after a full day of joyful time, Lin Mo’s inner turmoil had subsided considerably, and he could more calmly view the situation.
He no longer entertained any radical thoughts of dying alongside Chen Shanhe, but if he could find some method or intelligence that would allow a strike back at Chen Shanhe while ensuring the safety of himself and his family, Lin Mo wouldn’t hesitate to take it.
He wouldn’t let Chen Shanhe have it easy!
One day, he would crush him underfoot!
Just like how he dealt with Chen Kainan, imprisoned until death!!
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