Chapter 142: Sibling Strife, Eliminate Chu Yiren?
Lin Lang was sprawled on Mengyao’s bedside, and suddenly woke up, instinctively reaching out to check Mengyao’s forehead for a temperature, only to realize that Mengyao was already awake and looking at him with affectionate eyes.
“Uh…”
Lin Lang quickly pulled his hand back, and asked with a concerned expression, “Mengyao, how are you now? Are you still feverish?”
Mengyao looked at Lin Lang’s somewhat clumsy yet caring actions, and her heart warmed as she replied, “Lin Lang, thank you for taking care of me last night. I feel much better!”
Lin Lang’s eyes were filled with worry, and he anxiously pressed, “Mengyao, is there anywhere else you feel uncomfortable now?”
Mengyao shook her head, “No.”
Lin Lang smiled brightly after hearing that, and said with relief, “As long as you’re okay, that’s all that matters!”
Mengyao looked at Lin Lang, who was very tired but incredibly concerned for her, and she couldn’t help but feel touched. She gently said, “Dear, you must be tired too, right?”
Lin Lang grinned, then gently rubbed the back of his neck, clearly stiff from taking care of Mengyao last night.
But Lin Lang replied in a very manly way, “Not tired. Seeing you recover and regain your vitality after the fever, I instantly feel full of energy.”
Mengyao saw it in her eyes and felt it in her heart.
The stunning Mengyao sat up, and said with concern, “Come, dear, lie on the bed. I’ll give you a shoulder massage to relieve some of your fatigue.”
“Uh…”
Lin Lang replied with some difficulty, “It’s already morning. My Master and Mistress will come to see you soon. Wouldn’t it be inappropriate for me to be lying on your bed?”
Mengyao replied, “You didn’t sleep all night, taking care of me while I had a fever. What’s inappropriate about me giving you a shoulder massage?”
“Uh… I’m afraid Master and Mistress will misunderstand!”
“If I’m not afraid, why are you afraid?”
Mengyao smiled sweetly and pulled Lin Lang to the bedside. Without another word, she began to rub and massage his shoulders, gently and lovingly, making Lin Lang feel very comfortable.
Lin Lang, lying on Mengyao’s soft bed, weakly said, “If Mistress sees me lying on your bed and you’re massaging my shoulders, won’t she beat me?”
Mengyao chuckled softly and said gently, “Don’t worry, she won’t. If my mom really tries to beat you, I’ll stop her!”
Upon hearing this, Lin Lang finally relaxed, closing his eyes in peace, fully enjoying this rare comfort and relaxation.
“How is it?”
“Does Miss’s massage feel comfortable?”
Mengyao’s movements were gentle, her fingertips seeming to possess a magical quality. Each press was just right, making Lin Lang feel utterly comfortable, and all his fatigue gradually faded away.
Lin Lang chuckled, “Comfortable!”
Mengyao asked with a sweet smile, “How’s the pressure?”
Lin Lang replied leisurely, “The pressure is just right!”
Mengyao, while gently massaging Lin Lang, said affectionately, “Lin Lang, it’s so good to have you by my side!”
Lin Lang replied deeply, “As long as you are safe and sound, healthy, I am good! If Mengyao is good, I am good! Hehe…”
Mengyao playfully stuck out her tongue and smiled after hearing that.
“Before, Miss hated those swindling tricksters the most. Now that I have a boyfriend like you, who can calculate and see through heavenly mysteries, I suddenly feel that men proficient in metaphysics are a big plus.”
“I only have a slight understanding of metaphysics. I didn’t expect that calculating your kidnapping would come in handy when saving you.”
“So, you also calculated my fever last night, right?”
Lin Lang answered frankly, “Of course, it’s because I’m a divine strategist and calculated that you had a fever, which is why I rushed into your room in the middle of the night to take care of you!”
“Otherwise, in the middle of the night, if I just stumbled into your room for no reason, would it be because I was planning something illicit against you?”
Upon hearing this, Mengyao’s hands did not stop; she continued to gently massage Lin Lang’s back, a half-smile on her face as she softly asked, “Oh? So, do you want to plan something illicit against me?”
Lin Lang was caught off guard by her question and for a moment didn’t know how to answer. He could only stammer, “Uh… should I want to, or should I not?!”
“Then you have to follow your true inner thoughts. How would Miss know if you’re planning something illicit against me?!”
“Uh… well, I… I can’t say!”
Seeing Lin Lang’s embarrassed expression, Mengyao couldn’t help but let out a giggle and continued to press, “Hmph, stop playing coy with Miss! I’ll just ask you one thing: do you or do you not want to plan something illicit against me?”
This really stumped Lin Lang.
“Oh, how am I supposed to answer that?!”
“If I say yes, it makes me seem improper; if I say no, it makes you seem not charming enough.”
Mengyao’s smile deepened. She leaned close to Lin Lang’s ear and whispered, “Then think it, anyway we’re in a boyfriend-girlfriend relationship now.”
After speaking, Mengyao lightly kissed Lin Lang on the cheek, then quickly blushed and pulled back.
Lin Lang was momentarily stunned. He felt the lingering warmth on his cheek, and his heart involuntarily quickened.
Lin Lang looked at Mengyao’s shy appearance, and his heart was filled with joy and happiness.
Just then, footsteps were heard outside the door.
Lin Lang quickly got up from the bed and straightened his clothes.
Mengyao was also a bit flustered, mistakenly thinking her parents had come to her room to see her.
The maid, Aunt Mei, stood outside the door and respectfully greeted, “Miss, breakfast is ready.”
Mengyao replied, “Okay, I’ll be right down.”
The maid, Aunt Mei, slowly left.
Lin Lang and Mengyao exchanged smiles. Dating Mengyao in the Zhou Residence, Lin Lang felt somewhat guilty and apprehensive.
Mengyao, however, generously took Lin Lang’s arm and sweetly smiled, “Dear, I know you took care of me all night and must be hungry now. Let’s go downstairs for breakfast!”
“Okay.” Lin Lang and Mengyao walked out of the room and slowly descended the spiral staircase.
Upon arriving at the Zhou Residence dining room.
Lin Lang asked, “Where are my Master and Mistress?”
The maid, Aunt Mei, replied, “The Master and Madam have already had breakfast. It seems the Master accompanied the Madam for some shopping, and they just left.”
Mengyao complained, “No way?”
“Her precious daughter was just kidnapped yesterday, and her disciple almost lost his life, yet my dad actually went out to play with my mom first thing in the morning. Was I picked up from a trash can?”
The maid, Aunt Mei, replied, “I saw Madam visit Miss’s room early this morning, didn’t I?!”
“Uh…” Mengyao exchanged glances with Lin Lang after hearing that.
Lin Lang scratched his head and awkwardly chuckled, “It seems Mistress found out that you had a fever last night and I took care of you all night. She just saw me asleep at your bedside and didn’t wake me up.”
Mengyao replied indifferently, “If she saw, she saw! Anyway, we’re in a relationship, and my parents will find out sooner or later.”
The maid, Aunt Mei, weakly said, “Uh… Miss, I didn’t hear anything. The kitchen is still simmering the traditional Chinese medicine soup for Master’s health. I’ll go check on the fire.”
Mengyao smiled after hearing that.
AI generated Mengyao’s beautiful picture
The morning sun streamed through the huge floor-to-ceiling windows, casting light on a lavish breakfast spread on the dining table.
First to catch the eye was a steaming basket of Shanghai-style crab roe buns. The bun wrappers were as white as snow, thin as cicada wings, and with a gentle bite, one could taste the delicious, juicy crab roe and tender meat filling inside.
Next to it were exquisite large porcelain bowls, filled with warm soy milk. The soy milk was sweet and rich, without any dregs, as if it had been meticulously ground from the finest beans.
Lin Lang’s stomach rumbled with hunger, and he squinted his eyes, chuckling, “Can’t worry about that much now, let’s fill our bellies first!”
Lin Lang picked up a crab roe bun and ate it with gusto, the taste and rich crab aroma leaving him with an endless aftertaste.
While eating the crab roe bun, Lin Lang didn’t forget to praise, “Delicious!”
“If it’s delicious, eat more!” Mengyao pushed the entire basket of crab roe buns in front of Lin Lang.
Lin Lang had been awake all night taking care of Mengyao, and because he was so hungry, he devoured five crab roe buns in a row, saying, “So fragrant!”
“Look how hungry you are, eat slowly, don’t choke!”
Mengyao served Lin Lang a bowl of savory soy milk, with fried dough stick crumbs, seaweed, pickled mustard greens, dried shrimp, balsamic vinegar, and soy sauce. It seemed only Shanghainese ate soy milk this way.
The Jiangnan and Zhejiang regions generally preferred sweet flavors, yet they succumbed to savory soy milk.
Lin Lang took a sip of the savory soy milk, and then gave a thumbs-up, saying, “Rich soy aroma, delicious taste!”
The eating habits of Shanghainese are truly strange!
Just like Beijing’s douzhi, which outsiders aren’t accustomed to, Shanghai’s savory soy milk with soy sauce is also a very unique way of eating.
“Mengyao, don’t just watch me eat, you eat too!”
Mengyao picked up her wonton bowl and elegantly and gracefully ate the small wontons with an exquisite spoon.
“I’ve loved eating small wontons since I was a child. The refreshing wrapper, encasing a small meatball, with a specially seasoned broth, is delicious and flavorful. Thin wrapper, fresh broth, and tasty meat!”
“Come, dear, let me feed you a taste of our Zhou Residence’s Shanghai small wontons.”
As Mengyao spoke, she fed Lin Lang a wonton with her spoon. The two shared a spoon, indicating their intimacy.
After tasting the fresh meat small wontons, Lin Lang made an exaggerated smacking sound and replied, “Delicious! So, so delicious!”
Mengyao, however, teased, “Your acting is so exaggerated. Is it really that delicious?”
Lin Lang replied sweetly, “It’s because Baby, you fed me the small wontons. Your gentleness, love, and beauty make it truly this delicious!”
“Hehe…” Mengyao smiled sweetly.
After Mengyao and Lin Lang finished breakfast, they decided to go for a walk together. Hand in hand, they strolled through the Zhou Residence’s garden, basking in the warm sunlight and enjoying each other’s company.
As they walked.
Lin Lang noticed a swing under a large tree and pulled Mengyao over. He had Mengyao sit on the swing, then gently pushed it, letting her feel the breeze.
AI generated a beautiful picture of Mengyao on the swing.
Mengyao laughed happily, her laughter as clear and melodious as silver bells. Lin Lang looked at her smile, and his heart was filled with happiness and contentment.
“Thank you, Lin Lang.” Mengyao suddenly stopped, turned to look at Lin Lang, her eyes sparkling.
Lin Lang smiled and asked, “Thank me for what?”
“Thank you for saving me from evil! It’s so good to be alive! It’s so good to have you!” Mengyao and Lin Lang embraced, enjoying this warm moment.
Lin Lang gently stroked Mengyao’s hair and replied deeply, “From now on, I will never allow anything to harm you! If anyone dares to lay a finger on you, I will tear them to pieces and grind their bones to dust.”
“Hehe…” Mengyao smiled sweetly.
At this moment, the beautiful Mengyao nestled in Lin Lang’s arms, feeling an unprecedented sense of security.
Ding! The Omnipotent Entry System prompts: “The Rolls Royce, the exclusive vehicle of Chu Group’s chairman, has had its brake system tampered with. It is suspected that someone intends to create an accident to kill Chu Yiren today.”
After receiving the system prompt, Lin Lang’s heart immediately sank, and he secretly thought, “Holy shit! Could it be Chu Yiren’s elder brother, Chu Tiannan, trying to seize family property and commit murder, planning to ruthlessly eliminate Chu Yiren?!”