madnovel Chapter 77: Is this my child?
Chapter 77: Is this my child?
Ten minutes later, after Lin Yuan had finished a cigarette, he saw his mother leisurely walking over, accompanied by a woman with a graceful figure. Upon closer inspection, he realized it was Mihoko, whom he hadn't seen in a long time.
Lin Yuan's heart skipped a beat. Looking at Mei Huizi's gentle and virtuous appearance, and noticing her hand constantly resting on her stomach, and recalling his mother's earlier phone call...
Damn it, could this woman be pregnant? Does that mean the child is mine?
He didn't even notice the accident; when Mieko tried to keep him there, he ran away as fast as he could.
However, having lived two lives and with the Lin family as his backing, Lin Yuan suppressed his concerns and greeted them with a smile.
"Mom, you're finally here! I'm starving! Have you made anything for lunch yet?"
Lin Yuan jogged over, grabbed his mother's arm and shook it, acting like a spoiled child.
Lin Yuan's mother, Jin Meilan, released Mei Huizi's hand, affectionately tapped Lin Yuan's forehead, and said with a smile, "You, you're acting like you haven't eaten in ages! Didn't you see Mei Huizi? Don't you know how to greet her?"
Kim Mi-ran gave him a wink, signaling him to be mindful of his manners so that the subsequent "negotiations" could proceed smoothly.
Moreover, Mihoko is carrying the Lin family's child. Regardless of whether the marriage can be arranged, the child absolutely cannot be harmed. At least during these 10 months of pregnancy, Mihoko is the most important person.
Lin Yuan nodded to Mei Huizi, "How long have you been here? Why didn't you let me know? I would have come back to greet you sooner."
His words were full of reproach for her sudden arrival.
Mieko understood his unspoken meaning, a hint of disappointment flashed in her eyes, but she still wore a smile.
"I've only been here a few days, and I was afraid you'd be busy with work, so I didn't dare bother you. Please don't be angry."
Kim Mi-ran observed carefully from the side and nodded secretly when she saw that her son could keep Mi-eko in check.
This is the true Lin family lineage, just like his father. The head of the family should have absolute authority, and the wife is only an assistant, never someone who can dominate the man.
Seeing that Mieko seemed a little flustered, Kim Mi-ran teased, "How dare you talk like that, you brat." She turned and took Mieko's hand, patting it gently. "Don't mind him. This kid has always been mischievous. Let's go inside and talk."
He then turned around and led the way, secretly giving Lin Yuan a thumbs-up behind his back.
Stepping into the living room, you are greeted by mahogany furniture. The ceiling is about three stories high, and there is a huge wood carving on the top, which was carved stroke by stroke by a top craftsman, creating a strong sense of oppression.
There were two armchairs directly opposite the main entrance. Old Man Lin Tian was sitting there reading a newspaper, with a cup of hot tea beside him.
Hearing the three footsteps, he put down his newspaper and said expressionlessly, "You still know how to come back? You even dared to run away from home, you think you've grown wings, huh?"
Lin Yuan curled his lip in disdain.
I didn't mind you calling me a brat before, but now that Mieko is carrying your grandson (granddaughter), what should you call me?
Of course, he didn't dare say this to his face, since he remembered that the original owner had indeed been beaten up, and more than once.
"Hehe~ It's just that I was young and ignorant as a son. You'll understand when you're my age."
Lin was so angry that his mouth twitched, veins bulged on his forehead, and his face turned flushed.
"Bang!"
He slammed his hand on the tea table. The solid wood table was very heavy, and the impact made his palms feel numb.
That brat is getting more and more out of line. Not only did he cause a "death" outside, but when the head of the family called him back, he kept making excuses. He's completely lawless!
But he also noticed Mieko's worried expression. At this time, the pregnancy must not be disturbed, otherwise, an accident could result in a major loss.
"You smooth talker, come over here and pour me some tea."
"Alright!"
Lin Yuan eagerly stepped forward, carefully poured the tea, and bent down to hold it above his head with both hands. "Dad, please have some tea!"
Lin Tian nodded in satisfaction, took a sip, and said, "Pour a glass for your mother and Miss Matsui as well."
Seeing this, Mom and Meihui both sat down and accepted Lin Yuan's service without any qualms.
The steam rising from the hot tea filled the mahogany living room, diluting some of the tense atmosphere that had just been building.
Lin Yuan respectfully handed his mother tea, but when it was Mei Huizi's turn, he deliberately slowed down his movements.
The teacup was handed to Mieko, who quickly took it with both hands. Her fingertips accidentally touched Lin Yuan's, and she trembled slightly as if burned. Then, her face flushed slightly, she lowered her head, and said in a voice barely audible, "Thank you, Lin Yuan-kun."
"Have a seat." Lin Tianzheng put down the newspaper in his hand and pointed to the chair on the side.
Lin Yuan plopped down in, his buttocks aching from the pressure, so he sat up straight and got straight to the point: "Dad, Mom, and... Ms. Matsui, what exactly do you want to talk about, calling me back with such a big fuss today?"
Ms. Matsui.
Upon hearing this unfamiliar address, Mihoko gripped the celadon teacup tightly, and the smile on her face vanished instantly.
She didn't expect that when they met again, the man had lost his previous intimacy and his words were distant.
Jin Meilan coughed lightly, glanced at her husband, and then focused her gaze on Lin Yuan. Her tone turned serious: "Xiao Yuan, Mei Huizi went to the hospital for a checkup. The report is here with me. The baby is developing very well." As she spoke, she took out a medical report from her handbag and gently patted it on the table.
Lin Yuan glanced at the snow-white report; the medical terminology on it stung his eyes. He flipped to the back to confirm that the child was his.
He took a deep drag of his cigarette, slowly exhaled, and sized up Mieko through the smoke: "So? Miss Matsui, you've come all the way from Kyoto to get here. Do you want a word from the Hayashi family, or do you want me?"
Mieko took a deep breath and finally raised her head.
Her once gentle eyes now held a hint of resolve: "Lin Yuan-kun, although the Matsui family is not as powerful as the Lin family, it is by no means a family that does not value marriage or honor. I am not here today to force you into marriage."
"Oh?" Lin Yuan raised his eyebrows.
So you gave money back in Japan last time?
"The child was an accident, but I can't bear to get rid of him." Mieko touched her lower abdomen, her voice soft but incredibly firm. "My father's idea is that if the Lin family doesn't acknowledge the child, the Matsui family will give birth to the child and declare him to be the heir of the Matsui family."
However… from now on, this child will have absolutely no connection with the Lin family.
Upon hearing this, Lin Tianzheng's face instantly darkened. The Matsui family was putting pressure on his Lin family.
The Lin family has a good reputation. If a scandal involving "starting a relationship and then abandoning the family, and having one's bloodline leak out" were to emerge, not only would their reputation be damaged, but their competitors would also take the opportunity to cause trouble.
Moreover, the Lin family would never tolerate their own flesh and blood being scattered outside, changing their names and surnames.
"Nonsense!" Lin Tian's voice boomed like a bell, his imposing eyes fixed on Lin Yuan. "I'm not dead yet! Who says someone else can raise the Lin family's children? You unfilial son, you've created this mess of your own, and you'd better pay for it today!"
The atmosphere in the living room suddenly plummeted to freezing point.
Jin Meilan remained silent, slowly sipping her tea, while Meihuizi bit her lower lip, staring at Lin Yuan with a pitiful yet unyielding gaze.
Three pairs of eyes, like spotlights, slammed into Lin Yuan.
Lin Yuan stubbed out his cigarette and looked at the three people, each with their own thoughts.
What the father wanted was the Lin family's reputation and an heir, while the mother left the decision to him. As for Mei Huizi... she successfully persuaded Lin Yuan to take her and the child in the gentlest way possible, killing two birds with one stone.