“Xiao Yu looks so handsome.” Lin Mowei curved her lips in satisfaction.
“Yeah, not bad. Alright, let’s go.”
Qin Wuyue nodded, echoing the words, but in her heart, she also felt that this little rascal looked even more pleasing to the eye after changing his outfit.
Lin Yu looked at himself in the mirror, dressed in a white suit. His hair had been styled into a side part with gel by the two women, and Qin Wuyue had even dabbed some makeup onto his face.
Those two women were pleased, but the more he looked, the more he felt he looked like… a gigolo.
Well, this profession still existed in this era, and it seemed even more popular than before.
Wearing high heels, Lin Mowei was even a bit taller than Lin Yu, but she still clung affectionately to her younger brother’s arm.
“Xiao Yu, don’t get nervous later. Just treat it as an ordinary gathering. Anyway, you don’t know anyone there, so just pretend they don’t exist.”
“Alright, I understand.”
Lin Yu smiled at his sister, signaling her not to worry.
Although he’d never attended such a grand event before, his mature mental age meant he wouldn’t get stage fright over something like this.
Qin Wuyue listened to the siblings’ conversation from the side, secretly sneering in her heart.
This kid, stage fright? What a joke. Besides, the highest-ranking official inside has connections with this kid…
“Heh…”
“Hmm? What’s wrong, Teacher?” Lin Mowei’s hostility toward Qin Wuyue mainly stemmed from matters concerning Lin Yu. At other times, she was quite respectful to her.
Qin Wuyue smiled faintly, casting Lin Yu a look that Lin Mowei couldn’t decipher.
“It’s nothing. I just think Xiao Yu probably won’t have the kind of situation you mentioned. Besides… Lan Lan seems to think highly of him too, right, Xiao Yu?”
“…R-right, I guess.”
Lin Yu and she exchanged a glance—this woman! She just had to bring up the most awkward thing!
Lin Mowei was slightly surprised beside them, “Eh? Really, Xiao Yu? See, I knew you were amazing—even the Chief noticed.”
Lin Yu: “…”
My silly sister, you believe anything she says…
“Pfft…” Qin Wuyue couldn’t help but chuckle. “Mowei, I’m just joking. Lan Lan didn’t say anything—I’m the one who said it.”
Lin Mowei squinted at her, “Teacher, honestly. Xiao Yu, don’t listen to her. My Xiao Yu is the best—Chief Lan just isn’t observant enough.”
“Haha… haha…” Lin Yu smiled awkwardly, still maintaining politeness.
Whenever it came to matters concerning her little brother, Lin Mowei always stood unconditionally on his side. So what if it was the Chief? If she couldn’t see her brother’s worth, she was blind; if she noticed it, she was discerning.
She played double standards perfectly.
When they reached the banquet hall, upper management from various Nests were arriving one after another.
When they saw Lin Mowei, their faces all showed obvious surprise. News of her suspension hadn’t spread widely yet; coincidentally, everyone present happened to know about it.
Upon seeing Qin Wuyue by her side, they immediately understood why Lin Mowei was here.
Strength was one thing, but connections were another—there was nothing strange about it.
As for Lin Yu sandwiched between the two, nobody paid him any attention.
After seeing a few familiar faces, Lin Mowei realized something.
“By the way, Teacher, how did you know I’d be coming?”
“I didn’t.” Qin Wuyue looked around, a bit bored. “Originally, Lan Lan planned to find you after the celebration to explain your suspension. She didn’t expect to run into you here.”
“Oh… But there were so many people in the plaza. How did you spot us at a glance?” Lin Mowei asked casually while looking for Lan Lan.
She didn’t notice, but Lin Yu did—Qin Wuyue’s expression stiffened slightly when she heard the question.
“Ahem, I just happened to be looking in your direction and saw you.”
“I see.”
Qin Wuyue snuck a glance at Lin Yu and found him looking at her. Annoyed, she glared at him, then looked away.
Hmm? Who offended her now? So strange…
In truth, it really was by chance that Qin Wuyue saw them, but the first person she noticed was Lin Yu. She’d never admit, even to herself, that it wasn’t until she got closer that she saw Lin Mowei was beside him. In other words… in her eyes at that moment, she only saw this little brat who’d bumped into her.
She was sure she had no romantic feelings for this boy who could be her son.
But she just couldn’t help wanting to tease him, wanting to see if he was really as… immature as he looked.
From their two encounters so far, she could answer with certainty: this kid was definitely a problem. Ever since he rejected her daughter that night, this “neighbor’s kid” had entered her field of vision as a man.
An unfamiliar feeling of finally finding a worthy opponent stirred in her heart. And this time, it was the kind of opponent who couldn’t be beaten by force—truly difficult to handle.
This feeling rippled across the calm lake of her heart, making her want to understand him, analyze him, strip him bare and see everything inside!
If others knew, they might say she was making a fuss over nothing, but only she knew—and maybe Lan Lan could guess—how rare this was.
Lin Yu’s evaluation of her was spot on: strange, mysterious, charming, and even a little twisted.
“Chief Lin, over here.”
Following the voice, they saw Lan Lan waving at them with a secretary in tow.
Those who wanted to talk to the Chief but hesitated all looked over, not hiding their envy, but there was also some confusion.
Why call Lin Mowei instead of Qin Wuyue?
Apparently, not many people knew about the Night Spirit incident.
Lin Mowei was about to take her brother over, but then found him being held back and turned to look.
“Teacher, what are you doing?”
Qin Wuyue’s expression was gentle. “Mowei, if you and Lan Lan stand together, you’ll draw a lot of attention. You don’t want Xiao Yu to be in the spotlight, do you? What if someone tries to take advantage…”
Lin Mowei immediately understood. Though she was reluctant and didn’t want to leave her brother, this was the best option right now.
Her brother would be perfectly safe by Qin Wuyue’s side.
“Then… alright. Xiao Yu, stay with Teacher. As soon as we’re done over there, I’ll come get you.”
For the sake of keeping her brother close in the future, she chose to endure for now, turning to stand next to Lan Lan.
Lin Yu, completely clueless about his sister’s thoughts, pursed his lips. Why did it feel like a tragic parting? His sister really was… afraid of strangers? Maybe…
“Xiao Yu, just the two of us now.”
Qin Wuyue’s voice sounded by his ear, making Lin Yu shudder at her tone.
“Aunt Qin, can you be a bit more serious?”
“You little brat, how am I not serious!”
“Sigh…”
Honestly, Lin Yu was a bit tired. This woman was determined to stir up trouble, and he still didn’t know why she was so fixated on him—completely baffling.
“What, shaking your head like that? You don’t want to be with me?” Qin Wuyue said sharply.
If this brat dares say no, I’ll…
“Aunt Qin.” Lin Yu suddenly turned to her with a smile.
“Ah, ah?” Qin Wuyue was caught off guard, almost missing a beat.
“I’m hungry.”
“You…” She frowned, biting her lower lip. Little brat, do I owe you or something?
She ruffled his hair forcefully. “Come on, Aunt Qin will treat you to a big meal.”
“Great.”
Seeing the smile on his face, Qin Wuyue’s mood improved as well.
She didn’t notice that, once again, she was being led by the nose by this little rascal.