Chapter 97 Warmth
Sun Li smiled and touched Lin Yuxi's hair, her eyes full of love, "Xiaoxi, there is no other meaning for mom to tell you this, I just want to tell you that you have always been your precious daughter in your parents' hearts. We should get along the same way as before, and don't feel burdened!
Your excuse is very good. No matter who asks us in the future, we will tell you that you and your brother are twins born from the same mother! Even if it's your brother, remember to say this, okay?"
Lin Yuxi listened to her mother's words and nodded vigorously, "I understand, Mom." She hugged Sun Li and said softly, "Thank you, Mom."
Sun Li patted Lin Yuxi's back gently, "Silly child, why are you thanking me? Okay, it's time for mom to cook, and your dad and the others should be back soon!"
Sun Li turned and walked to the kitchen, and began to prepare dinner. Although the kitchen equipment was simple, Sun Li was able to make good use of limited resources to make delicious home-cooked dishes. She first washed the rice, put it in the pot to steam, and then began to pick and wash the vegetables, with quick and skillful movements.
"Xiaoxi, wash the potatoes and cut them into pieces. We will stew them later." Sun Li ordered while adding water to the pot.
Lin Yuxi responded, took the potatoes handed to her by her mother, and began to wash them carefully. Her technique was skillful, and the earthy yellow potatoes in her hands were like well-behaved children, allowing her to fiddle with them.
She took the chopping board and placed the washed potatoes neatly. Then, Lin Yuxi held a sharp kitchen knife and began to demonstrate her knife skills. Her fingers flew flexibly on the potatoes, and the kitchen knife seemed to become a magical knife in her hand, and every cut was extremely precise.
In a short while, all the potatoes were cut into pieces and neatly placed on a plate aside.
Lin Yuxi raised her head and looked at her mother Sun Li, with a boastful expression on her face, "Mom, the potatoes are all cut, can you take a look?"
Sun Li turned her head and saw the neatly arranged potato cubes on the plate. She nodded and praised, "Well, not bad. Your knife skills are getting better and better."
Hearing this compliment, the smile on Lin Yuxi's face became more obvious. Before she could say anything else, a familiar voice came from outside the door. It was obviously Lin Jianye and Lin Yuze, father and son, who came back together.
"Dad, brother, you're back!" Lin Yuxi greeted them with a smile on her face. She took the slightly worn briefcase from Lin Jianye's hand and said with a smile.
"Well, I'm back. Xiaoxi, how was your work in the Quality Inspection Department today? Are you tired?" Lin Jianye took off his hat, gently patted the dust off his body, and asked with concern.
"It's great, Dad. My colleagues are all very enthusiastic. Zeng Ling and I are in the same group and we have a good understanding of each other!" Lin Yuxi replied with a smile.
"Yes, Dad, don't underestimate my sister. She is a smart girl and will definitely adapt quickly."
Lin Yuze interrupted, then turned to Lin Yuxi and said, "Xiaoxi, you have a twin brother like me. If you have any problems in the future, don't hide them. Just tell me! We are the closest people in the world, closer than our parents!"
Lin Jianye looked at Lin Yuze's cocky and expectant look, and couldn't help but laugh and scold: "You little bastard, you've only been back for a few days, and you dare to snatch my precious daughter from me? Of course, as your father, I should be the first to care about your sister's affairs."
After that, Lin Jianye turned to Lin Yuxi and asked gently, "Xiaoxi, can you adapt to this work intensity? Is there anything you need your dad's help with?"
"I'm fine, Dad, don't worry." Lin Yuxi said with a smile, "By the way, brother, how is your driving skills going? When can I go for a ride in your car?"
Lin Yuze was so excited after hearing this that he rubbed his fists and said, "Master said that I learn very quickly. Don't worry, I will be able to take you for a few laps soon!"
Sun Li walked out of the kitchen carrying a plate of stir-fried vegetables. "Okay, you three should wash your hands and get ready to eat."
The family sat around the dining table. Although it was just a simple home-cooked meal, the atmosphere was particularly warm. Lin Jianye and Lin Yuze talked about things in the workshop, while Sun Li and Lin Yuxi shared their daily trivia. This small room was filled with the taste of home and the breath of love.
After dinner, Lin Yuxi took the initiative to take on the task of washing dishes. She tied an apron, walked into the kitchen, turned on the faucet, and began to wash each dish carefully.
Lin Jianye and Lin Yuze were sitting in the living room, chatting, when suddenly Lin Yuze asked, "By the way, Dad, where are my grandparents buried? Should I burn incense and sweep their graves or something?"
Lin Jianye's smiling face paused slightly and said, "Logically speaking, we should go, but aren't these all feudal superstitions? Are we going to destroy the four olds? Let's not cause trouble for the country!"
"We are a generation of honest people. We don't need to do these fancy things. As long as the intention is there, that's enough. Dad believes that your grandma and the others know that you have found it. They must be secretly happy now and won't care about these formalities! Don't worry too much about these details!"
After listening to this, Lin Yuze nodded and understood. It means that his parents are still upset about his grandmother and don’t want to get involved in these things!
Feeling such a heavy love once again, Lin Yuze smiled helplessly. Well, if his parents don't want to go, then they don't have to go. He will go to burn incense for his grandma by himself when he has the chance in the future!
"Xiaoxi, let's go to the movies!" Zeng Ling's excited voice rang out in front of the door.
Lin Yuxi had just cleaned up the kitchen when she heard Zeng Ling's excited shout. She smiled slightly, wiped her hands, and was about to go out, but she found that the door was opened by her brother Lin Yuze.
Zeng Ling was stunned when she saw Lin Yuze. He looked capable and casual in his dark work clothes. His sleeves were casually rolled up, revealing his muscular arms. His face was handsome and wild, making people unable to look away.
Lin Yuze didn't notice Zeng Ling's reaction. He looked at the cute girl standing in front of the door and asked with a smile, "Are you looking for Xiaoxi? Come in! She's washing dishes!"
Zeng Ling came back to her senses, her face flushed: "Ah, yes, yes... I, I am Zeng Ling..." She stammered, but she was muttering in her heart: Is this Xiaoxi's brother? I didn't hear he was so handsome!
Lin Yuze smiled slightly, "Hello Comrade Zeng, I am Xiaoxi's brother Lin Yuze. Xiaoxi just mentioned you, thank you for taking care of our Xiaoxi!"
"No...it's nothing. Xiaoxi is also my friend!"
Lin Yuxi blinked thoughtfully at Zeng Ling's reaction. She walked over, took Zeng Ling's hand, and said, "Okay, didn't we say we were going to watch a movie? Let's go! Otherwise, all the good seats will be taken. Oh, by the way, brother, you should be fine, right? How about joining us?"
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Soon, the three of them walked out of the house together. Zeng Ling glanced at Lin Yuze from time to time, while Lin Yuze looked calm and composed, as if he had already gotten used to such looks.
Arriving at the movie theater, the crowd was bustling and lively. Lin Yuze, Zeng Ling, and Lin Yuxi found a suitable seat and sat down. The movie started, the pictures on the screen danced, the light and shadow intertwined, and people's emotions were also brought into the story.
After the movie ended, Zeng Ling was still reluctant to leave. She pulled Lin Yuxi and said, "Xiaoxi, this movie is great! Let's watch it together next time! It feels different when there are more people watching a movie. Brother Lin, you have to come with us next time!"
Lin Yuze smiled and nodded: "Of course, if Xiaoxi is free."
Afterwards, they walked home together, the moonlight shining on them, casting long shadows. Along the way, they talked and laughed, and the atmosphere was harmonious. Unknowingly, they walked to the doorsteps of several people's homes.
Zeng Ling said goodbye with a smile, "Xiaoxi, Brother Lin, it's late, I'll go back first!"
"Well, Xiaoling, go back and have some rest early!" Lin Yuxi also waved.
Lin Yuze also nodded politely.
Looking at Zeng Ling's departing back, Lin Yuxi said, "Brother, Xiaoling seems to be interested in you!"
Lin Yuze frowned, glanced at Lin Yuxi and said, "Xiaoxi, don't say such nonsense, it will affect the reputation of other girls!"