Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Lin Wan took out an exquisite jewelry box. She recognized the logo. It was from some posh brand. Could it be another fan?
As expected, the only difference from before was the color.
Lin Wan smiled. Was Li Yanchen trying to collect seven Dragon Balls to summon the Dragon God? Why did he keep buying fans for her every time? Or was it his perfectionism that made it unbearable if he didnât collect every color and style?
âSecretary Han bought it. Itâs the latest pink full diamond. Although he brought it, I chose the style. Do you like it?â Li Yanchen asked eagerly. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
âI like it. Pink is my favorite color. Iâll take a photo and send it to Xixi.â Lin Wan took a photo with the rose and pink fan, then pulled Li Yanchen to take another photo with him in it.
âNot bad. Letâs post it on WeChat Moments and then send it to Xixiâ¦â Lin Wan edited the text and pressed the publish button.
âI havenât decided on a pose just yet.â
He unlocked his phone and checked Lin Wanâs status. He was shocked to see that his eyes were closed in the picture.
[Xia MO: Wanwan, are you intentionally making Mr. Li look bad?]
[Secretary Han: Madam, did Mr. Li not allow you to take a candid shot? He looks blurry.]
[Assistant Qin: Red roses, huh? Did Mr. Li give them to you? He is getting more romantic.]
[Yang Ruoxi: The stench of loveâ¦]
[Assistant Qin: Wait⦠I think I noticed something. Is Mr. Li naked? I can see his bare neck.]
Li Yanchen instinctively covered his neck. âWanwan, should we delete and repost it?â
Lin Wan shook her head. âThis is more real. Look at all the likes.â
âOh, okay, at least you posted me on WeChat Moments openly.â Li Yanchen thought it felt nice to appear frequently on Lin Wanâs WeChat Moments, regardless of how he looked.
It was a very lovey-dovey evening.
On the weekend at Yun Xi Primary School, Li Zekai finished the literacy exercises and started his winter vacation.
As agreed, Lin Wan went to pick up her stepson. The primary schoolâs winter vacation started a few days earlier than middle and high schools.
Li Zekai arrived early at the school gate, followed by several of his friends, who all wanted to meet Li Zekaiâs stepmom.
âJiejie, is your stepmom really coming to pick you up? Didnât she become a big star? Big stars usually hide at home.â
New Yearâs Eve. Wonât your stepmom make things difficult for you?â
âAuntie Lin is even better and more loving than my dad. Besides, my brothersâ vacation will start soon. Our whole family is going on a trip together, and weâll be back on New Yearâs Eve. Dad will be there too. Auntie Lin will never make things difficult for me. She loves me very much.â
âJiejie, my sister knows that Auntie Lin is your stepmom, and she asked me to get her autograph. Do you think sheâll sign it?â
âFanfan, why didnât you say anything earlier?â Li Zekai was a bit embarrassed. He didnât know if Lin Wan would be happy to be surrounded by his classmates asking for autographs.
âI forgot, but now that you mentioned your brothers, I remembered. I can ask her first, and if she doesnât want to, I wonât make a fuss,â Fanfan said softly.
âJiejie, is that your familyâs car?â A red Mercedes slowly approached.
Li Zekai stood on his tiptoes to look. âItâs Auntie Linâs car. I knew she wouldnât forget. â
The security officeâs alarm clock struck eleven times.
âAuntie Lin arrived early!â Li Zekai smiled happily.
Lin Wan arrived half an hour early. She parked the car in the parking space and was about to open the door when she saw a group of children surrounding her.
âJiejie?â
âAuntie Lin!â
Lin Wan smiled at the children. âPlease step back a bit, so you donât bump onto the car door when I open it.â The children moved to the side.
âHello, Auntie Lin!â They all greeted her.
Lin Wan leaned down. âHello to all of you! â
âAuntie Lin, youâre so beautiful!â said Fanfan as she hugged her notebook to her.
âLin Wan sister, can I give you a hug?â Little Meimei clasped her hands together. She was unable to meet Lin Wanâs eyes.
âMeimei, you want to hug her? Thatâs rude!â
Li Zekai was taken aback. Some of these friends had offered to help carry his things to the gate, while others had come along to meet Lin Wan. However, they were already making outrageous requests!
Even though Meimei was a girl and girls could hug each other, Li Zekai was concerned. What if Lin Wan didnât like it and got offended?
âDonât make things difficult for Auntie Lin,â said Li Zekai.
âAre they all your friends?â Lin Wan whispered into Li Zekaiâs ear. He nodded. He was worried Lin Wan wouldnât like his friends.
Lin Wan smiled warmly. âSure! I can hug you.â
A few girls rushed forward and hugged Lin Wan, while the boys looked at them enviously.
âSister Lin Wan, your skin is so smooth.â
âYou smell nice, too! I am going to tell my dad that I hugged Lin Wan! He really likes you.â
Lin Wan was speechless.
Li Zekai was baffled.
Suddenly, a boy burst into laughter. âWu Zijunâs dad likes Li Zekaiâs momâ¦â
It felt awkward for a few moments as the boy realized that he might have said something wrong. âI mean⦠Iâm sorry. I just meant that Wu Zijunâs dad likes
Sister Lin Wan. We also like youâ¦â
Lin Wan was flustered. What on earth was this?
âThank you all for seeing me off said Li Zekai. âIâm going home now. See you next year!â
His classmates surrounding Lin Wan were reluctant to disperse.
âOkay, goodbye!â
After Li Zekai got into the car, Lin Wan asked, âArenât you all on vacation together? Why are you the only one packing your luggage? Why are they going back to school?â
âIn the afternoon, thereâs a tea party. Itâs optional. Many kidsâ parents can only pick them up after work, so they have to go back to school for half a day. I told the teacher that you would pick me up at noon, so I left early.â Li Zekai didnât want to stay for a moment longer.
âOh, but in the afternoon, youâll be home alone. I have to go to Royal Water Bay for a while and meet with Auntie Zhou and the others,â Lin Wan said. âDo you want to eat out? I know a place with amazing steak. My treat.â
Li Zekai wanted to go shopping for Chinese New Year clothes with Lin Wan since he was on vacation earlier than his brothers. However, he didnât realize Lin Wan would be busy.
âOh, then Iâll do my homework at home,â he said in disappointment.
âGood boy! Auntie Zhou called several times. Iâll handle things quickly and come back. Xinxin will also come home for dinner tonight.â Lin Wan didnât plan to stay at Royal Water Bay for too long.
âAlright..â