Chapter 282: Chapter 282: Agreed to Meet

They were too far from Beijing, so they decided to go to Sea City.

They would meet in Sea City, then play there for a while, and then come back.

Lin Xiaoyan hadn’t told He Qi’an about this, planning to tell him after she got there.

But!

Lin Fu, the big mouth, hadn’t even left yet. As soon as he received a call from his future son-in-law, in the middle of chatting, he accidentally let it slip.

And now, He Qi’an had already called.

“I’ve already told Grandpa. He and my dad are planning a time to come to Sea City, and when they…”

Lin Xiaoyan listened to He Qi’an’s arrangements, feeling helpless inside.

“I originally planned to tell you about this after getting to Sea City, but I didn’t expect my dad couldn’t keep the secret and told you directly.”

He Qi’an listened to his girlfriend’s complaining words and chuckled softly, “I should thank Uncle for telling me. Otherwise, if my Grandpa and the others have something come up and can’t come over, it would have been impolite.

Now I can tell them to arrange the time in advance.”

After hearing this, Lin Xiaoyan thought about Minister He’s work. Indeed, arrangements needed to be made in advance.

After chatting for a while and confirming Lin Xiaoyan’s return to Sea City, they hung up the phone.

Early on the sixth day, the family set out for Sea City in two cars.

This time, their journey was slower.

For safety reasons, and also because the sister-in-law was in the late stages of pregnancy, she needed to use the restroom from time to time, and sitting for long periods was uncomfortable.

Originally, everyone thought of having the sister-in-law stay home to wait for childbirth, while Lin Fu and Lin Mu went to Sea City to meet He Qi’an’s family and then returned immediately to prepare for welcoming the little grandchild.

But Fan Lalan knew everyone was going to Sea City, and she also wanted to go.

She said after having the baby, she would be stuck at home, so she wanted to take one last trip before that.

Fan Lalan’s due date was at the end of February or early March, so there was still one or two months, and everyone agreed.

On the road, everyone was extra careful, avoiding congested roads and stopping for rest at every service area.

Taking their time, the Lin family spent nearly three days on the road before arriving in Sea City.

Once He Qi’an learned that his girlfriend’s family had arrived in Sea City, he immediately booked a restaurant to have dinner with the Lin family that evening.

“Dad, Mom, you guys rest a bit first. Qi An has booked a restaurant, and we’ll go out to eat later.”

Lin Xiaoyan looked at her somewhat tired parents and said.

This time, they didn’t stay in the big house, Fan Lalan stayed with her husband, and Lin Fu and Lin Mu stayed with their daughter.

The house Lin Xiaoyan currently lived in had three bedrooms, which was just enough for them to stay.

After notifying her parents, Lin Xiaoyan didn’t rest but went to the store first.

On the way, Nan Xi asked Lin Xiaoyan, “Didn’t you say you didn’t want to schedule this meeting so early? Why did you agree to let Uncle and Aunt meet the He family?”

Lin Xiaoyan paused for a moment before replying, “I don’t know, maybe… there’s a bit of a gamble in it.”

Nan Xi: “A gamble?”

Lin Xiaoyan looked ahead, “I’ve always had this unrealistic feeling. Maybe I say it a bit too often; people might say I’m being pretentious, haha…”

“You know that feeling, like a nobody suddenly becoming rich?

I had told Qi An before, that this all feels unreal.

If I didn’t have the superpower, I wouldn’t have met him; we would have been like two parallel lines, never intersecting.”

“Before, I thought about getting married and having kids. Upon graduating, I thought if I didn’t find a job in Sea City, I would go back home, accept arranged dates, find a suitable man, get married, have kids, and live an ordinary life…”

“Now, I’m like someone who suddenly got rich overnight, with the superpower altering my original life path, turning an ordinary life into something extraordinary.

Not only do I have a job, I have money, and an excellent boyfriend…”

Lin Xiaoyan took a deep breath, her gaze fixed on Nan Xi, “Sister Nan, sometimes when I wake up in the morning, I wonder if all this is just a dream…”

Nan Xi pulled the car over, her eyes filled with concern as she looked at Lin Xiaoyan. She understood the thoughts in Lin Xiaoyan’s mind.

Just like… she had grown up in an orphanage, fighting with other children for food, desperately disguising herself to survive.

One day, she was chosen by an organization, leaving the orphanage. Although life afterward was tough with grueling training every day, her heart felt secure.

Because she was no longer an unwanted orphan…

When she first left the orphanage, she had the same fears, worrying it was all a dream, and she would wake to find herself back in the rundown orphanage, fighting for a meal every day with the other kids.

Even vying to be adopted through false charm and flattery.

Lin Xiaoyan continued, “So I figured, if this is a dream, then I should be bold, brave, and live freely!”

“Such an outstanding man has come my way, so I should catch him!

As for the future, if we truly don’t get along, or can’t stay together, or other conflict arises, then I will decisively leave him.”

The more she spoke, the brighter Lin Xiaoyan’s eyes became.

“This isn’t the old times; if things don’t work out, we can just part ways!

I will never force myself to please others, and of course, if he treats me well, I will treat him well too.

I also want to have a happy life…”

Hearing this, Nan Xi couldn’t help but laugh from the heart. She looked at Lin Xiaoyan, agreeing, and patted her shoulder, “I think it’s great you see things this way.

Don’t wrong yourself, and never underestimate yourself. You’re also great and outstanding.”

Lin Xiaoyan’s lips curved into a smile, “Exactly, I was praised by a senior leader!”

“Hahaha, yes, you’re a good comrade!”

Nan Xi laughed. Last year’s task ended in commendation from senior leadership. Lin Xiaoyan couldn’t tell others about it, but she’d mentioned it many times with much delight.

The two resumed driving and headed toward the milk tea shop.

Upon arriving at the milk tea shop, Lin Xiaoyan saw Sister Hong inside.

“Sister Hong!” Lin Xiaoyan exclaimed in surprise, seeing Mao Hong.

Mao Hong turned at the sound of Lin Xiaoyan’s voice, happily walking over.

“Xiao Lin, you’re back from home!”

Lin Xiaoyan nodded with a smile, “Yes, Sister Hong, Happy New Year!”

“Haha, Happy New Year! Now that you’re back, I’ll head to work since I’m on duty tonight.”

Mao Hong whispered to Lin Xiaoyan, “Captain He asked us earlier when he’s not around to check on things here and there…”

Hearing this, Lin Xiaoyan felt a warmth rise in her heart, “Thank you, Sister Hong.”

“Haha, don’t thank me. Captain He promised to treat us to dinner, so you should thank Captain He.”

After giving Lin Xiaoyan a teasing look, Mao Hong laughed and left.

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