This sense of defeat, being so out of reach.
He was a man, and naturally understood.
Before coming here, that male colleague who had pursued Lín Qīngyú complained to him for a whole night, saying that if he saw Lín Qīngyú living in a dilapidated old house where the door creaked when opened tomorrow, he would feel that Lín Qīngyú must have been blind not to choose him.
He also said he didn't know if he would be unable to resist the impulse to snatch Lín Qīngyú back.
At this moment, the taste of having his face slapped like this must not be pleasant.
The elevator arrived at Lín Qīngyú's apartment floor. Stepping out of the elevator, Chén Miánmián was also stunned.
"Ā Yú, this is a standalone unit! Is your home a large flat?"
Lín Qīngyú smiled, "You could say that."
When she first arrived, she was indeed amazed.
Lín Qīngyú entered her fingerprint and opened the main door.
Everyone followed her in, and their faces were instantly stunned.
What greeted their eyes was a floor-to-ceiling window with a 275° panoramic ultra-wide view of the river!
Sitting in such a living room drinking tea, enjoying the river view every day, the mood must be exceptionally good!
As expected, her colleagues exclaimed again.
"My heavens! If this isn't a mansion, what is?"
"The marble floor looks so beautiful!"
"Can it be as beautiful as this river view? I'm tired of saying I envy it."
At this moment, a female teacher looked at Lín Qīngyú in shock, "What does your husband do? How is he so rich?"
"He does a small business. He bought this house with some money he earned before. Now, the company he runs isn't doing as well as before."
Lín Qīngyú's tone was sincere, without any intention of showing off, and it made people feel very comfortable.
At this moment, the male teacher who had pursued Lín Qīngyú suddenly interjected, "Then this house would be considered the husband's pre-marital property, right?"
This statement was very pertinent, but everyone present was sharp. How could they not understand the underlying meaning?
What it meant was that if they divorced, this house would have nothing to do with Lín Qīngyú.
Lín Qīngyú naturally understood the implication and said with a smile, "Not exactly. Before we registered our marriage, my husband transferred it to me."
Chén Miánmián added smugly, "What's more, only Ā Yú's name is on the property deed now! Her husband isn't even on it. Now her husband is living in her house!"
The male teacher's expression stiffened upon hearing this.
Several female colleagues excitedly walked over to Lín Qīngyú and chattered.
"Ā Yú, you must teach us how to handle men from now on!"
"Yes, how to make men devoted to you, and even transfer such a beautiful house to you before marriage!"
......
Lín Qīngyú smiled and said nothing.
She actually didn't know what skills she possessed.
Ever since she married Lù Xūn, everything seemed to have gone incredibly smoothly.
Watching everyone's envious expressions, Wáng Měifèng was consumed by jealousy.
She was in her early thirties and still single.
Because she was fierce, people often mocked her as an "old maid" in private!
She also wanted to get married, but all the blind dates she went on were with ugly freaks!
Sometimes she wanted to settle, not wanting to drag things out. But some men, lacking any other skills, instead couldn't control her because she was a department head, saying it would be difficult to manage her after marriage.
It was infuriating!
So, seeing Lín Qīngyú, whom she had always disliked, living such a good life, how could she not be envious and jealous!
At this moment, a female teacher asked curiously, "By the way, Ā Yú, is your husband good-looking? Why haven't we seen your wedding photos?"
"Haven't had time to take them yet." After a pause, Lín Qīngyú replied shyly, "I think he's quite good-looking."
Several young female teachers teased her.
Wáng Měifèng asked sourly, "Then where is your husband? Why don't we see him?"
"Oh, my husband is preparing food for everyone. He should be back soon."
The male teacher who had pursued her earlier seemed relieved upon hearing that Lín Qīngyú's husband would appear.
After all, he had seen Lín Qīngyú's husband from afar before – he was in a wheelchair!
In this regard, he felt he had finally won a point back!
*Click.*
The electronic lock made a sound, and everyone turned to look, eagerly anticipating seeing Lín Qīngyú's husband.
The main door opened, and Lín Qīngyú instinctively looked over. Upon seeing Lù Xūn, her eyes suddenly widened!
Chapter 39 Lù Xūn's Pampered Wife Tactics
Chapter 39 Lù Xūn's Pampered Wife Tactics
Chén Miánmián knew about Lù Xūn's situation.
Seeing how he handled it now, she couldn't help but give him a thumbs-up.
Truly brilliant!
Lù Xūn, in his wheelchair, had a refined face, wearing a pair of elegant gold-rimmed glasses on his high nose bridge. A doting smile played on his lips as he looked at Lín Qīngyú.
His expression seemed to say: Mrs. Lù, are you satisfied?
Their gazes met in the air, gentle and sweet.
Lín Qīngyú curved her lips, her eyes showing a hint of gratitude.
Although she knew about Lù Xūn's physical condition from the day they married, and knew that she would inevitably face criticism from others because of Lù Xūn's health in the future.
But at this moment, Lù Xūn had specifically gone to the hospital to put on a leg cast and came in a wheelchair. How could she not be moved?
And the female colleagues, upon their first glimpse of Lù Xūn's refined face and elegant demeanor, were already captivated!
Therefore, Lù Xūn being in a wheelchair at this moment did not diminish their good impression of him.
What was a broken leg and a wheelchair?
Seeing the infatuated look of the female colleagues, the male colleague who had pursued Lín Qīngyú felt as though he had been slapped repeatedly without a sound.
Especially his husband's appearance...
Even if he genuinely wanted to slander him, he couldn't find any flaws.
After Lù Xūn entered the living room, a group of people dressed as chefs from Tianxiang Pavilion entered one after another, carrying insulated wooden boxes.
They placed the dishes on the table one by one.
Everyone was stunned again.
"Wow—Ā Yú, thanks to you, we get to eat Tianxiang Pavilion's dishes today."
"My goodness, I have to take a picture and post it on Moments immediately. This is private banquet cuisine from a wealthy family that many people can't reserve!"
The female colleagues' flattery made the male colleague even more embarrassed.
And Wáng Měifèng, upon seeing Lù Xūn's appearance, was also consumed with jealousy.
Why was Lín Qīngyú so lucky?!
To live in such a large flat and to find a husband with such good looks and temperament!
Honestly, marrying such a husband and living in such a large flat, even if he could never stand up again, she would be willing!
Everyone, with their own agendas, finished lunch and gradually bid farewell to Lín Qīngyú.
The male colleague who had pursued Lín Qīngyú left early with an excuse.
His retreating back suggested a hasty escape.
As for Wáng Měifèng, she tried her best to find topics to attract Lù Xūn's attention throughout the meal, but Lù Xūn's attitude was indifferent, and he didn't even glance at her.
After Wáng Měifèng brought up a few topics, Lù Xūn replied, "I don't know, I haven't looked into it." Wáng Měifèng, losing face, didn't linger and left quickly.
As everyone left, Li Jiao, who had entered the school with Lín Qīngyú, gave Lín Qīngyú a pair of bride and groom figurines and said sincerely, "Ā Yú, congratulations. I'm so envious of you. You must be happy."
"Thank you." Lín Qīngyú accepted the gift and replied sincerely.
Others envied her, but Li Jiao wished her happiness. This unique sentiment was truly appreciated.
After seeing everyone off, Lín Qīngyú returned to her room and saw Lù Xūn processing the cast with a small knife.
"Be careful." Lín Qīngyú walked over with a smile and concern, and squatted beside him to check.
"Don't worry, I'm fine."
In a few quick moves, Lù Xūn removed the cast.
Lín Qīngyú helped him to bed to rest and said sincerely, "Thank you. But you don't need to go through so much trouble next time..."
"It's not trouble. As I said, your matters are never trouble for me."
Saying this, Lù Xūn flipped over and looked at her intently.
"I told you, following me, you won't lose. And I will give you what you deserve, like this..."
As his voice fell, Lù Xūn kissed Lín Qīngyú's lips.
At first, Lín Qīngyú hadn't fully understood the meaning of his words. By the time her clothes were scattered on the floor, she realized what he meant and her face instantly flushed red.
"It's daytime!"
Lín Qīngyú pushed against Lù Xūn's chest, but couldn't move him.
Lù Xūn responded with a muffled grunt.
"Mrs. Lù, this is midday exercise, it's good for enhancing marital relations."
"Lù Xūn! Stop talking!" Lín Qīngyú's face turned red with embarrassment.
......
While there was intimacy in The Bund Bay, at the Lin family villa, Lín Miàomiào was idly scrolling through her Moments.
Seeing a friend post pictures of a luxury home in The Bund Bay and lunch at Tianxiang Pavilion, she was extremely envious.
She liked her friend's post and commented: 【This is too extravagant!】
Her friend replied: 【Stop pretending, this is your sister's large flat!】
Lín Miàomiào was instantly stunned.
She looked at the contact again; it was a bit unfamiliar. After thinking for a while, she remembered that this person was Luo Jiāré's older sister.
Because Luo Jiāré's older sister was Lín Qīngyú's colleague, they had a brief chat at a gathering and added each other on WeChat.
Lín Miàomiào tapped to zoom in on the photos and was shocked again!
This was undoubtedly the most beautiful house she had ever seen in The Bund Bay!
She had been to a friend's house before; it was small, only a little over ninety square meters, and on a corner floor with a poor layout.
Like this house with ultra-wide floor-to-ceiling windows, it must be a standalone large flat!
Lín Miàomiào's teeth ached with envy!
So, Duàn Shào's third uncle had really given the house in The Bund Bay to Lín Qīngyú.
Not long after, Luó Jiārén sent a WeChat message.
*Ding ding dang dang.*
She sent Lín Miàomiào all the photos from her sister's Moments.
【Miàomiào, is this really your sister's large flat?】
【My goodness?! With how much your family dotes on you, doesn't your sister's house belong to you?!】
【Oh my god! Miàomiào, let me tell you, the people liking and commenting on my sister's post are going crazy. They all say they're so envious! And the food from Tianxiang Pavilion too!】
【Miàomiào, my dear Miàomiào, hurry up and arrange one for me too! Take me to show off, let me fly!】
【I can already imagine how envious and worshipful your friends will be!】
Lín Miàomiào, dazed by her words, readily agreed.
She took her phone and found her mother, Wáng Měifèng, opened the photos from Moments and showed them to her.
"Mommy, Mommy, look quickly. This is the large flat my sister is living in. Isn't it beautiful!"
Wáng Měifèng looked at it a few times, her eyes filled with shock and intense jealousy, "This brat, how can she be so lucky! To live in such a nice house!"
Lín Miàomiào circled Wáng Měifèng's arm and pouted, "Mommy, I don't care. You said before that my sister's house was supposed to be given to me!"
Wáng Měifèng's old face stiffened. She knew this matter was not as easy to handle as before.
"Miàomiào, that dead girl is different now."
Lín Miàomiào was stunned when she heard this, "Mommy, you always agreed to everything before! You never refused me!"
"Yes, my darling. Whatever you want, as long as Mommy has it, Mommy will give it to you."
Lín Miàomiào became anxious, "But Mommy, before, my sister's things were mine. Isn't that how it's always been in the family?"
Wáng Měifèng's expression was somewhat stiff, "Miàomiào, things are different now. Before, your sister, she was unhappy in her heart, but she still had to listen to us.
Because for anything she needed to do, she had to get the household registration book from us. If we didn't give it to her, she couldn't get it done.
Do you remember when your sister wanted to apply for a teaching position at the First Middle School? Your father thought it was embarrassing and didn't let her, and didn't give her the household registration book.
She begged me for a long time. I used this to control her and made her buy things for you!"
Saying this, Wáng Měifèng sighed.
"Now, your sister's household registration has been moved out. I'm afraid she won't listen to me so easily anymore. And that Third Master... is not someone to be trifled with!"
"What's Third Master so great about! Didn't you hear third brother say that even Duàn Shào dared to kick him? He said Third Master is just relying on his old reputation to bluff people."
Saying this, Lín Miàomiào sat on the ground in a huff, acting like a spoiled child.
"Ah—what should I do then! I already promised my friends we'd have a party there!"
"A party? That's easy! Mommy has a way!"
Lín Miàomiào's eyes lit up instantly, and she stopped acting spoiled.
The next day, the two of them arrived together outside the gate of The Bund Bay.
Chapter 40 Mother and Daughter Confrontation, Mother Wants to Borrow the House!
Chapter 40 Mother and Daughter Confrontation, Mother Wants to Borrow the House!
Wáng Měifèng and Lín Miàomiào had both dressed up meticulously before coming to The Bund Bay.
Now, adorned in jewels and with heavy makeup, they looked like socialite wives and daughters mingling in high society.
As soon as they reached the entrance of The Bund Bay, they were stopped by the security guard.
"Who are you looking for?"
Wáng Měifèng arrogantly raised her chin and stated an apartment number, "I'm going to my daughter's place."
"Madam, please wait a moment. I need to confirm with the homeowner." Saying this, the security guard was about to make an internal call.
Lín Miàomiào anxiously signaled Wáng Měifèng.
Wáng Měifèng understood and rushed over to hang up the security guard's phone, saying with a slightly unnatural expression.
"It's like this, today is my daughter's birthday. We came specially to give her a surprise. Please don't make this call."
The security guard frowned slightly, "Madam, this makes it difficult for me. The visitor regulations of The Bund Bay clearly state that we must confirm with the homeowner, and only when the homeowner agrees can we let you in."
Upon hearing "must have the homeowner's agreement to allow entry," Wáng Měifèng became even more certain that the call should not be made.
"No, no! If you make the call, then there won't be a surprise! Look, I know the name of this resident. Her name is Lín Qīngyú, and she is my daughter."
Saying this, Wáng Měifèng opened a photo on her phone and pointed, "Look, this is me, and this is the homeowner. We know each other, right? And her husband is called Lù Xūn. See, all the information matches! Can we go in now?"
Saying this, Wáng Měifèng tried to force her way past the security guard.
The security guard strode forward and blocked them again, "Madam, I'm very sorry. Even if the information matches, I cannot let you in."
Losing face, Wáng Měifèng became anxious, "You scummy security guard, what kind of eyes do you have! I told you, I'm here to give my daughter a surprise. A surprise, do you understand? Let me ask you, if you ruin our surprise, can you take responsibility?"
"Alright. You can give your daughter a surprise." Before the security guard could finish speaking, Wáng Měifèng and Lín Miàomiào beamed with joy.
As they were about to step forward, they were stopped by the security guard again, "However, you must contact your son-in-law. Let him authorize us to let you in. This way, it won't affect your surprise."
Wáng Měifèng was so angry she rolled her eyes.
Calling Lù Xūn would be seeking death!
At this moment, Lín Miàomiào impatiently took out five hundred yuan from her handbag and waved it, "This should be enough, right? Five hundred yuan, is that enough?"
The security guard flinched back a few steps like he'd been electrocuted, "Miss, please don't get me fired! We have strict regulations, and we cannot accept any tips!"
Lín Miàomiào also rolled her eyes in anger.
The mother and daughter were blocked at the entrance of The Bund Bay, anxiously pacing.
They had no idea that this damned security guard was impervious to persuasion!
Suddenly, Lín Miàomiào exclaimed, "Ah," and excitedly took out her phone, dialing a friend.
Soon, the phone in the security booth rang.
Lín Miàomiào's friend in The Bund Bay asked the security guard to let them in.
The security guard agreed and gestured "Please" to the two women.
Lín Miàomiào let out a cold snort and arrogantly linked arms with Wáng Měifèng as they walked in.
As soon as they entered the complex, Lín Miàomiào, relying on her previous visits to The Bund Bay, began introducing the environment to Wáng Měifèng.
"Mommy, over there is the constant temperature swimming club. The pool inside is very clean, and there's also a VIP area where you can swim privately without being disturbed."
"Over there is the gym, and there are personal trainers too!"
"That... that is the cinema."
Lín Miàomiào became more and more excited as she spoke, shaking Wáng Měifèng's arm pitifully, "Mommy, I really want to live here."
How could Wáng Měifèng not know?
Lín Miàomiào had thrown tantrums several times before.
Miàomiào's father and her three brothers had pulled strings, but they couldn't get the permissions to buy a house here.
Now, this development was mostly occupied, and it was even more impossible to buy an unoccupied unit.
Unable to bear seeing her younger daughter disappointed, Wáng Měifèng decided to risk it, "I'll talk to that dead girl later. I'll try to persuade her to move out and give the house to you."
Lín Miàomiào was overjoyed upon hearing this and kissed Wáng Měifèng's cheek, "Mommy is the best!"
They walked on foot to the independent building.
The ground floor of the independent building had an access control system.
However, Wáng Měifèng and Lín Miàomiào were fortunate. Just as they arrived, a resident came out from inside, and the two of them quickly slipped in, heading directly to Lín Qīngyú's floor.
It was Sunday, and Lín Qīngyú happened to be at home resting and preparing lessons. Hearing someone at the door, she paused before getting up to open it.
Seeing her mother and sister, who were dressed up elaborately, outside the door, she was stunned again.
Wáng Měifèng pushed the door open as if she were right at home and walked in, "What, surprised to see your own mother and sister? You unfilial girl, after getting married, you really think you have nothing to do with your family? You don't come home to see me or your father, and you have me, your mother, and your sister, come to see you. Are you sensible? If this got out, people would talk about you."
Lín Qīngyú's expression turned somber.
No one could tolerate being hit with such a severe accusation the moment they opened the door.
However, since they were already inside, she couldn't bring herself to kick them out, so she politely poured them both two cups of tea.
But these two didn't stand on ceremony at all, looking around and touching the home furnishings with exclamations.
After they had finished touring, Lín Qīngyú sat on the sofa, assuming the posture of a host, and looked at them.
"Speak, what brings you here?"
Wáng Měifèng, seeing her demeanor, was infuriated.
"You unfilial girl, what are you saying! I, your mother, come to visit you out of concern, and you ask me what brings me here!"
Lín Qīngyú smiled faintly, "Mom, let's stop pretending, shall we?