Chapter 132: Recording Videos
A photo of Lin Li and Qin Ruoyao hugging was sent to Shen Qianqian, though Qin Ruoyao’s face wasn’t visible in the picture.
Shen Qianqian immediately booked a flight back that night.
Uncovering the relationship between Lin Li and Qin Ruoyao with all the parties involved present would be much more interesting.
He had anticipated that Lin Li would privately explain things to Qin Ruoyao to calm her down, so he bribed a staff member in advance to keep an eye on him.
Sure enough, they successfully recorded this video.
Brother Lin Xuan transferred 150,000 yuan to the staff member.
Ding!
The staff member’s message quickly came through, “Sir, if there’s another opportunity like this next time, don’t hesitate to contact me.”
Brother Lin Xuan arrived at the Royal City Hotel but didn’t enter the banquet hall right away; instead, he stood by the lake.
The banquet hadn’t officially started yet, and he didn’t want to deal with the group from the Lin family.
Lin Li and Qin Ruoyao also returned to the banquet hall.
Lin Li was talking to a pot-bellied middle-aged man.
The middle-aged man smiled and said, “Young Master Lin is truly talented and impressive.”
“Too kind,” Lin Li nodded.
At this moment, one of Lin Li’s subordinates walked over and whispered something into his ear. With only the two of them hearing it, he said, “Young Master, Brother Lin Xuan has arrived. He’s currently by the lake.”
Lin Li’s eyes flickered.
Brother Lin Xuan came, and even went to such a secluded place as the lake. Perfect, he could prepare for Lin Xuan to once again experience being condemned by everyone in the Lin family.
Lin Li nodded toward the middle-aged man and said, “I have something else to attend to, Mr. Wang. I’ll take my leave first.”
Lin Li directly headed to the lakeside.
It was quiet all around, with only Lin Li and Brother Lin Xuan present.
Lin Li, holding a glass of red wine, walked up to Brother Lin Xuan.
“Brother Lin Xuan, you’ve finally come,” Lin Li smirked mockingly, “I thought you’d continue hiding like an ostrich and not attend the banquet again.”
Brother Lin Xuan raised an eyebrow and said, “How could I possibly miss such a grand invitation from my younger brother?”
Lin Li gave a cold laugh, “Brother Lin Xuan, you’re really good at pretending.”
“You loudly declared cutting ties with the Lin family, and I actually believed you wanted to leave forever. But in reality, you were just using retreat as an advance.”
“You knew that if you stayed in the Lin family, you’d always be suppressed by me, and the Lin family would never pay attention to you. So, you left the Lin family, trying to gain their attention through this method.”
Otherwise, how could Lin Qingwan have suddenly changed her attitude, paying so much attention to Brother Lin Xuan and speaking up for him from time to time?
Lin Li was certain this was Brother Lin Xuan’s doing.
“To talk about pretending, Lin Li, I’m still far behind you,” Brother Lin Xuan calmly adjusted his suit cuffs and said slowly.
Lin Li burst out laughing, “I admit, I’m good at pretending, but I’ve gained everything—the love of mom, dad, and sisters, a wealthy life.”
“My past and future will always keep you, the biological son of mom and dad, trampled underfoot.”
“Brother Lin Xuan, in the Lin family, there’s no place for you.”
Brother Lin Xuan was his most satisfying masterpiece.
Brother Lin Xuan listened calmly to all of this.
In the past, he might have felt pain and discomfort, but after experiencing everything, he no longer cared about so-called family affection.
He would only cherish people like Su Hua and Wang Dahé who truly treated him well.
Inside the banquet hall.
One of Lin Li’s subordinates rushed anxiously to Jiang Shuqin, “Madam, have you seen Young Master?” the subordinate asked urgently.
“Isn’t Lier here in the banquet hall?” Jiang Shuqin frowned.
“I’ve been looking for Young Master everywhere but can’t find him. His phone isn’t answering. Could something have happened to him?” The subordinate was almost on the verge of tears.
Jiang Shuqin, along with Lin Qingwan and Lin Qingyan, began searching for Lin Li.
“I just saw Young Master go out that way,” a security guard pointed toward the lake, “He went in that direction.”
Lin Li’s brows furrowed tightly.
“How did you come back? Qianqian, weren’t you abroad?”
“Today is Elder Brother Lin’s 21st birthday. I hurried back specially to celebrate his birthday.” Shen Qianqian smiled.
Lin Li’s heart leapt.
He had assumed Shen Qianqian wouldn’t return from abroad, so he had let Qin Ruoyao attend his birthday party without worry.
If Qin Ruoyao found out he had a fiancée, she might lose her mind.
At this moment, Qin Ruoyao was standing frozen in place, unbelievably watching the intimate couple.
Who was this woman?
What was her relationship with Brother Lin?
Lin Li also noticed Qin Ruoyao and quickly withdrew his hand from Shen Qianqian’s arm.
“Qianqian, I just remembered there’s something at the company I need to handle. Let me make a call first. You wait here for me to come back.”
“Alright, Elder Brother Lin.” Shen Qianqian nodded.
Lin Li took his phone and walked out. He sent a message to Qin Ruoyao, “Yao Yao, come out for a moment. I have something to tell you.”
Qin Ruoyao went out.
A hotel staff member noticed this, his eyes gleaming mischievously, and sneaked out quietly.
Qin Ruoyao and Lin Li were completely unaware of his tracking.
They came to a very secluded place where almost no one would come for their private meeting.
Lin Li cornered Qin Ruoyao against the wall and called her softly, “Yao Yao.”
“Brother Lin, what’s your relationship with that woman?” Qin Ruoyao’s eyes were red.
Lin Li replied, “She’s my fiancée.”
“Fiancée?” Qin Ruoyao widened her eyes, “Brother Lin, you’ve already become engaged to another woman?”
“Yao Yao, listen to me. I don’t like her. The only woman I like is you. The reason I became engaged to her is because my parents forced me. They think the Shen family has good financial standing, so they made me engage with her,” Lin Li explained.
Knots of panic appeared in Qin Ruoyao’s eyes.
If Brother Lin got married to her, then he would marry that woman too. What about her?
Wouldn’t she then fail to become the mistress of the Lin family?
“Brother Lin,” Qin Ruoyao’s eyes were red as she said, “We are truly in love. I don’t want to see you marry another woman.”
Lin Li stroked Qin Ruoyao’s hair and consoled her, “Yao Yao, don’t worry. The only wife of Lin Li will be you. The reason I didn’t tell you about Shen Qianqian is because I was afraid you’d be sad.”
“Yao Yao, I promise you, I’ll find a good opportunity to dissolve the marriage with Shen Qianqian, then I’ll introduce you to mom and dad, and get them to agree to our marriage.”
Qin Ruoyao was deeply moved.
Indeed, Brother Lin still cared about her the most.
“Just remember, Yao Yao, before then, don’t tell anyone about our relationship. I’m afraid we might ruin the plan. If mom and dad think I broke off the engagement with Shen Qianqian because of you, they might form a bad impression of you,” Lin Li gently reminded.
“Okay,” Qin Ruoyao nodded vigorously, “Brother Lin, I’ll follow your arrangements.”
The hotel staff happily sent out the video.
Brother Lin Xuan sat in the car, and as the phone notification sounded.
He opened his phone and saw the content inside, his lips curling slightly upward.
Originally, Shen Qianqian didn’t plan to return to the country…
