Yan Jinyu, who was drinking the soup, sensed his gaze. Her body stiffened slightly, and she stuck out an eye from the soup to look at him.
There was a faint warning in her eyes.
She wanted him to remember their surroundings.
Yin Jiujinâs thoughts stirred when he suddenly saw her sticking half of her face out and glaring at him with a ferocious gaze. However, she didnât look scary at all and his naughty thoughts suddenly dissipated.
He only felt that she was so cute.
He personally took the soup bowl that she had finished and handed it to Aunt Cheng.
He couldnât help but pinch her face.
âBrother Nine, what are you doing?â Yan Jinyu glared at him accusingly. She grabbed his wrist and wanted to remove his hand.
âDonât keep pinching my face. Itâs going to get deformed by you.â
âItâs light.â Yin Jiujin meant that he didnât use much strength.
âDo you think I donât know if itâs light or not? Youâre pinching my face. I am the one who is hurting.â
âForget it. Itâs your birthday today, so I wonât argue with you.â She slid her hand down and held his hand. âLetâs go for a walk.â
Yin Jiujin looked at his hand which was held by hers and turned his gaze to her face. He smiled. âAlright.â
He let her lead him out.
The sky had already turned cold. Even if the weather was good today, the sun was not scorching.
The two of them held hands and walked out of the villa towards the sea of flowers that was already past its peak.
In the house, Yin Yuhan and Qin Jianjia looked at each other as they watched the two of them walk away together.
âShall we go for a walk too?â Yin Yuhan asked.
Qin Jianjia nodded and placed her hand in his outstretched palm.
Looking at the backs of the two people in front of her, Qin Jianjia said with a sigh, âIt seems like Jinâer really cares about the Yan Familyâs daughter. Iâve known Jinâer since I was young. Not to mention him later, even eight years ago, I didnât see him look at anyone with such a gentle gaze.â
Yin Yuhan didnât say anything, but he clearly agreed with Qin Jianjiaâs words.
âBy the way, are you angry with me for talking to Mom like that just now?â
Yin Yuhan shook his head. He naturally wouldnât be angry since she was right. After all, even he was quite angry with his mother back then.
Looking at her, he said, âBut donât do this next time. Weâre family after all. If things get too awkward, your life in the Yin Family wonât be easy either.â
Qin Jianjia smiled when she heard that, âWhy? Are you still afraid that Mom will bully me?â
Yin Yuhan didnât answer her directly. He only said, âMom seems to have become more and more unreasonable in the recent years.â
Qin Jianjia saw the sadness in his eyes, but she didnât expose him. âHow can you say that about your mother? Alright, letâs not interfere in the matters of the elders. We just have to keep an eye on Mom and not let her anger Jinâer again.â
Yin Yuhan looked at her deeply and his expression softened. âYes.â
Looking at the two people walking in the sea of flowers in front, her gaze stopped on Yan Jinyu. Qin Jianjia suddenly asked, âWhat do you think of the eldest daughter of the Yan Family?â
âI donât comment on my sister-in-law.â This didnât mean that Yin Yuhan didnât value Yin Jiujin, his younger brother. Instead, it was because he gave Yin Jiujin enough respect.
He believed that Yin Jiujin had his own judgment, so he didnât interfere in Yin Jiujinâs private matters.
Qin Jianjia fell silent. âYouâre right. I wonât comment on it. Jinâer has had his own opinions since he was young. He also relied on himself to attain his current status. How can he be easily bewitched? Since he isnât bewitched, it means that he really has feelings for the Yan Familyâs daughter.â
âWith Jinâerâs outlook, the girl he likes shouldnât be too bad.â
âI just didnât expect the real Yan Jinyu to be like this. Itâs a little different from the rumors. Letâs not talk about anything else. Just based on her bearing and courage when facing the few of us, she doesnât show any fear at all. Sheâs not like a little girl who grew up in a rural orphanage and dropped out of school early to work.â
Yin Yuhan also looked up at Yan Jinyuâs back view in front of him. His gaze paused slightly, âNot many rumors are trustworthy.â
Qin Jianjia sighed. âThatâs true. Rumors canât be easily believed. Perhaps itâs because of her background. Be it her bearing or courage, theyâre all hidden in her bones.â
âAnd I can tell that she treats Jinâer very well. I donât know if itâs my imagination, but for a moment, I actually feel that she dotes on Jinâer very much. Just now, she was so protective of Jinâer. For Jinâer, she even didnât hesitate to offend her future mother-in-law.â
As she spoke, Qin Jianjia couldnât help but chuckle. âI should be thinking too much. Even if sheâs a little different from the rumors, sheâs only an 18-year-old girl in the end. In terms of experience, sheâs countless times more innocent than Jinâer. She looks so innocent and carefree like a child who hasnât grown up and doesnât know the evil intentions of others. How could she possibly dote on Jinâer?â
âEven if she treats Jinâer differently, she should still rely on Jinâer.â
Doted?
She wasnât the only one to sense that. He sensed it too.
Yin Yuhan thought.
However, it was really impossible for an ordinary girl to dote on Jinâer.
The famous âMaster Nineâ could scare a group of people just by mentioning his name. Jinâer had such an imposing presence and a powerful aura. Yan Jinyu was already considered bold if she didnât show fear in front of him. How would she dare to overestimate herself and âpamperâ Jinâer?
If that was true, there were only two possibilities.
Firstly, Yan Jinyu was so innocent that she didnât know what the words âYin Jiujinâ meant.
Secondly, Yan Jinyu was extremely capable and could even match Jinâer.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
That possibility was almost zero.
Yan Jinyu didnât look like someone who was stupid enough to overestimate herself and âdoteâ on anyone, soâ¦
âPerhaps, sheâs just more protective of the people she cares about.â
As he spoke, Yin Yuhan sighed softly. âThatâs good too.â
âYes, thatâs good too. Itâs just that Momâ¦â At this point, Qin Jianjia couldnât help but frown.
This matter really couldnât be ignored.
If they were careless, Jinâer would gradually drift away from the Yin Family.
âDonât worry. Dad will watch over her.â After a pause, Yin Yuhan said, âBesides, Mom isnât stupid to the point of getting out of hand. Unless she really doesnât want Jinâer as her son.â
âThatâs true, but Iâm still worriedâ¦â
She wasnât worried about Yan Jinyu, but Yin Jiujin.
Qin Jianjia really treated Yin Jiujin as her biological younger brother.
âHer family background cannot be changed. At least, she should make sure that Mom canât find anything else to pick on her. I heard that the Second Miss of the Yan Family, who is also Yuâerâs twin sister, is in her third year of high school now. It seems like it was the winter break recently. North City is indeed much warmer than the capital. Weâre still always wearing the big cotton-padded jackets in the capital. Unlike North City where itâs only slightly chilly and we can wear so little to go out in this season.â
âBack to the topic. Yuâerâs twin sister is in her third year of high school. If Yuâer goes to school normally, she should be in her third year now. Why donât we get Jinâer to find her a school?â
âItâs not that we have to let her learn much. After all, Jinâerâs money is enough to support her for a few lifetimes. However, girls should enrich themselves more even if they donât have their own careers in the future. Not only for themselves, but also to make others unable to find an excuse in this aspect.â
âItâs not that I have to let her learn much. After all, Jinâerâs money is enough to support her for a few lifetimes. However, girls should enrich themselves more even if they donât have their own careers in the future. Not only for themselves, but also to make others unable to find an excuse in this aspect.â
âGrandfather mentioned this before,â Yin Yuhan replied.
Qin Jianjia was stunned. She didnât know that.
Yin Yuhan looked at her and explained, âGrandfather mentioned this to them the last time he came to North City. Yan Jinyu seems to be very against going to school.â
âWhy? Is she worried that she canât keep up?â
âSo what if she canât keep up? Itâs not like we want her to get first place. There are many lousy students in school. Even if she goes to school, she might not be the worst.â
Qin Jianjia, who had been a top student since she was young, didnât know much about hating school.
âIf sheâs worried that she canât keep up, we can get her a few tutors. Otherwise, Jinâer can teach her himself. Or I can teach her. My grades were good when I was in school, and Iâm too busy at work.â
âDonât interfere. Do you think I donât know if youâre busy with work? Weâve rearranged our travel schedule for a few times because you canât get away from work. Youâre even busier than me.â
This toneâ¦
Although it was not obvious, it was indeed an accusation.
Qin Jianjia smiled apologetically, âAlright, then I wonât interfere anymore. About the trip⦠How about I arrange the itinerary and we go out to play for a few days? When will you be free?â
Yin Yuhan stopped in his tracks and stared at her. âI have annual leave. I can go anytime.â
Qin Jianjia smiled. âAlright, Iâll arrange it then.â
âHowever, you can persuade Yan Jinyu to go to school. Youâre both girls, so itâll be easier for you to talk to her.â
âI know.â
Forget it. Qin Jianjia sighed softly. âI really donât understand. Why would anyone hate school? Whatâs so difficult about studying?â
The two people walking in front didnât know what they were talking about.
âBrother Nine.â Yan Jinyu swung their hands that were entwined. She jumped forward and walked backwards to face Yin Jiujin.
âYes?â
Yan Jinyu blinked her clear big eyes. âDo you really not have photos from your childhood? Not even one?â
She still had such an expectant expression on her face that it made his heart soften.
Yin Jiujin tightened his grip on her hand.
âNo.â
Yan Jinyu stopped walking. She suddenly stopped and looked up at him with anticipation, âReally?â
Yin Jiujin stopped as well. The two of them stood very close. He lowered his eyes and looked at her. âDo you want to see it that much?â
Yan Jinyu nodded repeatedly. âYes, yes, I want to see it. I really want to see it!â
Suddenly, her eyes lit up. âSo, Brother Nine, you actually do have photos of your childhood?â
âThereâs always one or twoâ¦â