Can We Get Married First?

Chapter 24

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Chi Lin was naturally worried about the meeting with Peng Ziyuan.

If Lou Mi was not very sensitive to the changes in the original owner, it was because the two of them did not have enough interactions, but Peng Ziyuan was completely different.

Peng Ziyuan is the original owner’s biological mother. Is there anyone in the world who knows a child better than a mother

Lou Mi didn't care about the original owner at all, and didn't even need to hide anything in front of her.

But when facing Peng Ziyuan, Chi Lin needs to put in some effort.

Fortunately, today is the weekend and she doesn't need to go to school. She has plenty of time at home to look at the family photos on the computer and what Chi Lin wrote on Weibo. Through these, she can learn more about the original owner and her family.

The original owner deserved to be ranked last for countless times, and her problem can be seen from her ability to express herself.

If there are two or three typos in a short sentence, not only will the words not express the meaning clearly, it will also be difficult to understand.

But she recorded a lot of things in her life, and recorded the entire process of her parents' divorce in great detail.

After seeing the original owner's daily life, Chi Lin discovered that the child was still very attached to his mother.

The original owner had a good relationship with his mother when he was a child, but that changed a little after his father left.

Before her parents divorced, she had a very happy family, and her father's love for her gave her a very happy childhood.

In her heart, only her biological father is her real father and the one who should belong to their family. She is afraid that her mother will find a new partner.

Once the mother falls in love with someone else, it means betrayal, betrayal of the original owner's good memories, and it also brings her a sense of crisis of being abandoned at any time.

Even though the beauty of the past was only one-sided from the perspective of the original owner's child, she didn't know how much effort her parents had put in to maintain superficial peace in front of her, but she just liked it and was unwilling to accept the change.

Chi Lin saw a picture in the original owner's Weibo. The original owner secretly read the WeChat messages between Peng Ziyuan and her ex-husband and took a picture of the conversation.

During the conversation, both parties have made it clear that they can no longer endure the painful life, that being together is a mistake in itself, and that they should end this unbearable life for each other as soon as possible.

Precisely because Peng Ziyuan was the one who filed for divorce, the original owner's hostility towards her remains to this day.

"I hate her. I don't have a happy family, so she can't have one either."

"How could someone like Lou Lixing fall for her?"

"My dad sent me a WeChat message today saying he's going abroad and he'll never come back. I don't have a father anymore."

"My Afro is my hair! The more Peng Ziyuan dislikes it, the more I want to piss her off. Haha."

"I want to talk to someone."

"LM is annoying me again. She couldn't possibly like me from the beginning. That's why I'm annoying her even more."

"I have no friends. lhx is not my friend. But I can't live without her."

This lm should be Lou Mi, and lhx refers to Liu Huixin.

Chi Lin has already learned pinyin. Many people on the Internet are accustomed to replacing names that are not convenient to say with the first letters of pinyin, and the original owner is no exception.

The more Chi Lin read the original owner's Weibo, the more uncomfortable he felt.

There were a few netizens on her Weibo who followed each other. Chi Lin didn't know who they were, but she had never received a single comment after posting more than 10,000 Weibo posts to herself.

Some particularly lonely Weibo posts even received likes.

Judging from the feedback from others, Chi Lin always thought that the original owner was a devil, a naughty kid with thorns all over his body who wanted to stab others to death.

In fact, she seems to think differently from others.

She is lonely but can't express it.

In the evening, before it got dark, Lou Mi came back.

"Are you ready?" Lou Mi asked as he came out of the elevator. "Let's go."

"What should I wear?" Chi Lin planned to ask Lou Mi for his opinion. After all, it was his first time meeting Peng Ziyuan, so he should make Peng Ziyuan feel more friendly.

"Don't you look good in this outfit?" Lou Mi saw that she was wearing a loose white T-shirt and jeans, which was simple and comfortable to look at.

"Don't you need to put in some thought... like, get a perm?"

"Are you dissatisfied with your mother's comfortable life? She even perms her hair."

"So she doesn't like me perming my hair."

"Your afro was too exaggerated. The dean and the head teacher criticized you repeatedly. Your mom and dad complained to you so much, but you just wouldn't change. If she knew that your afro had been removed, she would be so happy. Just be a good person."

Lou Mi seemed to think that this statement was too much of a good guy from Peng Ziyuan's perspective, making him seem too proactive and a bit like he was interfering in the mother-daughter relationship, which was inappropriate, so he added:

"I hope you two can get along peacefully, and my dad and I can have a quiet meal tonight."

Chi Lin didn't know what he was thinking of, and suddenly laughed, covering his nose and mouth with his hands: "Don't worry, I won't embarrass you."

Lou Mi stared at him with his eyes wide open: "It would be best if... then let's go."

"Of course I can't just wear this. This is my pajamas."

"Huh? You wear jeans to bed?"

"Huh? Can't you wear jeans to bed?"

"How hard."

Chi Lin suddenly thought of Lou Mi's suspender nightgown that was too short to look at, and immediately turned his gaze towards the kitchen:

"I'll go change my clothes. It'll take me a cup of tea."

"A cup of tea... How long is it?"

"About ten minutes..."

Chi Lin forgot to adjust her daily language again and carefully observed the changes in Lou Mi's expression. It seemed that he didn't take it too seriously. She felt relieved and went to change her clothes.

Lou Mi opened the refrigerator and got a drink.

As expected, he got the martial arts secrets, and even started to speak like the ancients.

Wait, she won’t wear the same clothes she wore last time when she danced with the sword to eat later, right

Xiku is a western restaurant. How could it be unacceptable if you were stared at because of your outfit being so out of place

Chi Lin came out in less than ten minutes. Lou Mi looked over immediately and found that she was wearing the emerald green school uniform that he was tired of seeing.

Lou Mi: "You're just wearing school uniform?"

Chi Lin: "Aren't school uniforms the most intimate?"

Also true...

Chi Lin was wearing a complete set of school uniform and even carried his school bag.

The schoolbag was filled with some sundries needed for going out, her sneakers were polished to a shine, her face was fair without makeup, and her long straight black hair was neatly tied behind her head. Lou Mi dared to guarantee that Peng Ziyuan would shed tears in the west library tonight.

On the way to the West Storehouse, Lou Mi rarely did not play games. She chose to chat with Chi Lin.

They started by asking whether Miss Hu had troubled her again and continued talking about her previous tutoring experience at the library.

"So you're getting along pretty well with your classmates now?" Lou Mi quickly scrolled through Weibo, casually chatting with Chi Lin about daily school life. "You have classmates helping you with your studies."

"Well, it's okay." Chi Lin said, "But only one of them is my classmate."

"The other two are from other classes?" Lou Mi said with a smile, "Okay, your circle of friends has expanded beyond the class now."

Chi Lin looked at her calmly: "Sister, how do you know how many people are taking tutoring classes?"

Lou Mi: "... I just said it casually, I'm really smart."

Chi Lin smiled: "Sister is indeed very smart, and she knows that I go to the library for tutoring."

Lou Mi: “…”

Originally, she just wanted to use the chat to ask some questions, maybe she could get Chi Lin to confess his premature love affair.

Unexpectedly, it was Lou Mi himself who was trapped in the end.

Martial arts secrets can not only exercise the body, but also improve IQ

Lou Mi missed Chi Lin very much, who used to get so angry and talk nonsense because of her.

Now that he's been exposed, Lou Mi plans to play dumb to the end.

"What else can you do in the library? If not for tutoring, then maybe for dating?"

After Chi Lin was silent for a while, he sighed softly.

His Majesty was not found and she was at a loss. Chi Lin finally cheered up, but she was still discouraged when she thought about the failure of the library.

When Lou Mi heard her sad sigh, his heart tightened.

What does "Ah" mean

Didn’t she leave early that day, abandoning a table of people

Did you suffer from a broken heart

If you're heartbroken, who were you in love with before? You didn't even tell me.

As Lou Mi was thinking, she and Chi Lin were unknowingly enveloped in the low pressure.

When they arrived at Xiku Restaurant, they both walked in one after the other and were led by the AI waiter to the seat reserved by Lou Lixing.

Lou Lixing and Peng Ziyuan had not arrived yet. Chi Lin had just sat down when she discovered that Lou Mi was sitting diagonally opposite her, farthest away.

Chi Lin: “?”

Lou Mi lowered his head to look at the ordering tablet. "Order whatever you want. Except live octopus. You must have remembered the last time you insisted on eating live octopus and it nearly got sucked into your esophagus and choked you, right? It's really strange. How can a Western restaurant have a dish like live octopus?"

Lou Mi was making small talk, and Chi Lin saw a man and a woman walking towards them at the restaurant entrance.

The man was tall and handsome, and appeared to be in his early forties. He was dressed in a suit and tie, and looked no different from those handsome uncles in TV dramas who were busy dating all day long. He had some vaguely similar facial features to Lou Mi.

The woman next to him had on very delicate makeup. Her jade-like face had not a single wrinkle on it, and her whole body was sparkling. She looked exactly like Peng Ziyuan in the photo.

The two men were walking briskly, but when they were about to approach the dining table and saw Chi Lin facing them, their expressions changed instantly, and their steps became extremely hesitant and heavy.

I guess he was scared.

Chi Lin is very skeptical about the endurance of people of this era.

"Rin-chan?"

The woman ran up quickly and held Chi Lin's face in her hands: "Why did you become like this?!"

It turned out to be Peng Ziyuan.

Chi Lin was grabbed so hard by her that his head was almost pulled off.

Peng Ziyuan saw that her expression didn't show any surprise at all, but complete heartbreak.

"Mother, I'm almost suffocating." Chi Lin said with difficulty.

When Peng Ziyuan heard the words "Mother", his expression became even more ferocious. He immediately let her go and took several steps back.

If Lou Lixing, who was standing behind her, hadn't hugged her, she might have really sat down on the ground.

Chi Lin: “…”

What's wrong with this mother!

Lou Mi watched coldly and even found it a little funny.

Peng Ziyuan still looks like a dramatic actress today.

"She, she actually called me mother..." Peng Ziyuan pointed at Chi Lin with trembling fingers.

Although I heard it once on WeChat, I was still shocked when I heard it again in person.

Lou Lixing didn't recover either and looked at Lou Mi.

Lou Mi immediately distanced herself from the truth: "I didn't do anything to her! I definitely didn't bully her or abuse her! I don't know why she became like this, you guys can force her to confess."

Chi Lin couldn't understand. Isn't it a normal thing for a mother and daughter to call her "mother"? What else should she call her

Lou Lixing quickly answered her questions: "It's not easy. After all these years, Xiaolin finally stopped calling you by your full name and called you mother instead."

Chi Lin: “…”

Peng Ziyuan: "Daughter, if you are unhappy, you must tell me. I know... I was too greedy this time and left you to play for so long. But you must know that I have always loved you. You are the one I love most in the world!"

Chi Lin: "If you hadn't told me, I wouldn't have known that you were not going on a business trip but for fun."

Lou Lixing: “Cough, cough!”

Peng Ziyuan has always had a cheerful personality and her mood swings are very outgoing, so she might be a bit of a dramatic character, but you'll just have to get used to it.

The four of them sat facing each other. Peng Ziyuan sat next to Chi Lin, holding her with both hands and refusing to let go.

"Mother... I'm almost strangled to death."

Chi Lin was really not used to this kind of physical intimacy and wanted to escape.

"Don't move, let me suck my daughter properly." Peng Ziyuan closed her eyes and enjoyed it very much. "You are still the same as when you were little, with the fragrance of milk on your body. Oh, I never dreamed that our Xiao Lin would rank more than 40th in the class in the midterm exam. How could our Xiao Lin be so smart and cute? I am so happy."

Chi Lin was a little scared, afraid that she would really suck her in public, and the panic in her heart inevitably showed on her face.

From the perspective of Lou Mi, who was sitting diagonally opposite him, Chi Lin was so easy to hug.

With his shoulders hunched, he looks weak and helpless, as if someone wants to bully him.

Lou Mi quickened the pace of cutting the steak to quickly distract the strange attention.

Lou Lixing was so happy watching the harmonious interaction between Peng Ziyuan and Chi Lin that he drank a few more glasses, and his face inevitably turned red.

Lou Lixing said to Chi Lin, "When your uncle and your mother went on a business trip this time... well, during this time, you and your sister were alone at home with no one to take care of you. You went through a lot together, made progress and suffered together, which is very rare. Now that we are back, you are free too. Just ask for anything you want. By the way, Xiao Lin will be 18 soon, and she will be able to own her own car after she becomes an adult. At the weekend, your uncle will take your sister to pick out a car, you can come and have a look too. Tell your uncle which one you choose, and your uncle will give it to you as a present for your 18th birthday."

The car was undoubtedly worth a lot of money. When Chi Lin was about to say "no", Peng Ziyuan placed the soup in front of her and said:

"Rin's 18th birthday is still more than two months away. She was born in winter, so you can't even remember that."

Lou Lixing: "Ah, I remember, of course I remember. It's almost two months away, right? I have to prepare a birthday present for Xiaolin in advance."

Peng Ziyuan held her rosy face with both hands and said sweetly, "You're the best! How about this, I'll pay for Mimi's car, and you pay for Xiaolin's car."

Lou Lixing: “I think so too.”

Peng Ziyuan: "We have such a good understanding!"

Chi Lin was almost suffocated by the sight of the two of them flirting with each other from a distance.

I thought that adults of this era would be more mature, but I didn't expect that they are so childish that they are even worse than children.

Lou Mi couldn't bear to watch it anymore: "Please be kind, you two. Let's eat. Let's talk about buying gifts later. There's no rush now that you're all back."

"Yes, let's eat first!"

"Let's eat!"

Lou Mi saw that the two parents were in very high spirits. It seemed that they were very happy in their own world and their relationship had warmed up a lot.

Well, how could I not be happy after leaving my child behind to play alone for such a long time

Plus, after coming back and seeing that her unfortunate daughter had become so well behaved and had made progress in her studies, there must be something wrong with Peng Ziyuan's bad mood.

Peng Ziyuan is in a good mood and Lou Lixing is also happy. It's good that the family lives in harmony.

This is the warm atmosphere that Lou Mi has always wanted.

After dinner, Peng Ziyuan and Lou Lixing took their two children to the mall.

This mall is the largest shopping mall in the west of the city. It has four floors including the underground floor. Each floor is larger than the area of the South and North branches of the National Library combined.

All well-known domestic and foreign brands can be found here.

"Xiao Lin, just tell mom what you want, and don't save money for mom. Tonight, mom wants you to be the princess here!"

Chi Lin: "Mother, please keep your voice down..."

"Why should I keep my mouth shut? I want to tell the whole world that my daughter ranked 45th in the class! 45th!"

Chi Lin was almost tired: "I really don't need anything..."

A mother and son passing by stopped and the mother pointed at Chi Lin and said, "Look at other people's children!"

The boy pointed at Peng Ziyuan and said, "Look at other people's mothers!"

Lou Mi heard the conversation between mother and son and laughed until his stomach hurt.

Chi Lin didn't dare to look around randomly while shopping in the mall. As long as her eyes stayed on a product for more than two seconds, her mother would immediately ask the clerk to pack and pay.

The whole process was so fast, accurate and ruthless that Chi Lin almost couldn't react.

"Please." Chi Lin wanted to sew Peng Ziyuan's mouth shut. "I really don't need it. Don't buy it. It's such a waste."

Peng Ziyuan was touched again: "My little Lin has really grown up and can actually save money for mom. Mom is so happy. Mom wants to spend money on you! No matter how much it costs!"

Chi Lin: "Why can't I get out of this..."

They walked into a jewelry store, and Peng Ziyuan saw a pair of particularly nice rings and asked the clerk to help her take them out and try them on.

The clerk smiled and introduced:

"This pair of rings is our classic Maillon Panthère couple rings. The design of the chain links is inspired by the scratches left by cheetahs when they scratch the ground. They have the agility of wild animals combined with their gentleness and nobility."

Peng Ziyuan looked at the two rings, platinum and rose gold, and liked them very much.

Lou Lixing was about to say that they had just bought an engagement ring, could it be that Ziyuan had taken a fancy to this one too

Peng Ziyuan turned around and said to Chi Lin: "Xiao Lin, you come and give it a try."

Chi Lin: "Me?"

"Mom thinks this ring suits you very well."

Before Chi Lin could speak, the clerk immediately said, "I'll find a suitable number for you, quickly."

The clerk went to look for it quickly and came back almost instantly with two similar sizes for Chi Lin to try on.

Chi Lin wore the rose gold model, and when he put it on, Peng Ziyuan almost cried out:

"It's really beautiful and suits you so well, Rin-chan!"

The clerk also said: "The girl's fingers are thin, long and white. They are really beautiful."

Chi Lin: "…The school doesn't allow jewelry."

"I didn't ask you to wear it when you're in school. Besides going to school, you also have holidays. You can wear it when you go out to play during the holidays."

Chi Lin: "But..."

Peng Ziyuan quickly turned around, pulled Lou Mi over, pointed at the same ring and asked her if she liked gold or platinum.

Lou Mi: "I always look better in platinum, but..."

The clerk immediately handed over a platinum model: "You can wear the same size as your child."

Peng Ziyuan immediately helped Lou Mi try the ring on. The ring fit Lou Mi's finger perfectly. Lou Mi's temperament increased the price of the ring by another single digit.

"That's great, so beautiful." Peng Ziyuan was almost intoxicated when she saw the two of them wearing the same rings, as if she saw hope for the future of the reconstituted family.

She turned around and said to the clerk, "These are the only two we have. We can wear them without packaging."

Shop assistant: “Okay!”

Lou Mi reminded: "Auntie, this is a couple's ring..."

Peng Ziyuan looked back at her, blinked, and then turned back to ask the clerk, "Can couples' rings only be worn by couples?"

The clerk quickly responded: "Of course not! Whether it's mother and daughter, bestie or sisters, they are all suitable to wear it."

Peng Ziyuan turned around and gave Lou Mi a thumbs up seriously: "It's worth it."

Lou Mi covered his face and gave up resisting.

Chi Lin was like a stone statue throughout the whole process. Lou Mi came over and complained to her in a low voice:

"Your mother is going crazy."

Chi Lin looked at the ring in his hand and asked Lou Mi: "Don't you like it?"

Lou Mi's heart skipped a beat when he saw her animal-like eyes, and he quickly denied it:

“I didn’t say I didn’t like it!”

Chi Lin thought: What's there to be entangled about? The most precious thing is to have something you love to do and to have people you care about around you.

Both Lou Mi and the original owner are actually quite happy.

Chi Lin smiled gently and said, "That's great."

Originally, he wanted to take off this weird ring, but seeing that Chi Lin didn't take it off, Lou Mi pinched the ring on his left ring finger and turned it around a few times, then left it alone.

Wear it.

Lou Mi thought, it is indeed suitable for me.

The author has something to say: I will post another two chapters at 6 o'clock tonight