Chapter 16: A Meeting of Minds

Yang Yiming’s people, even knowing Lin Banxia’s hideout was here, couldn’t do anything to her.

Because she had already set up defenses, and her men were all skilled.

Uncle Ming wouldn’t fall back into Yang Yiming’s hands, and besides, he was no longer of value. They just wanted to prove that Lin Banxia was still alive.

After leaving the Su Lin Mansion, Banxia decided to buy two sets of clothes for the children and two sets for herself, so she drove to the mall.

The accumulation of her multiple identities had already made her financially free. She swiped her card without blinking.

Just as she finished buying clothes and left the mall, she bumped into Lin Yiyao, who seemed to be waiting for her, her gaze fixed on her.

“Sister.” Lin Yiyao stepped forward, her face soft and weak as she spoke.

Lin Banxia, who was about to vomit from lunch, asked, “Who’s your sister?” She rolled her eyes and turned to leave.

“Sister, please wait!” The girl rushed forward, grabbing her arm, her voice soft but firm, “Sister, can we sit down and talk?”

Lin Banxia was stopped in her tracks, frowning at her, “What do you want? What are you trying to do?”

“I heard about what Dad and Mom did…” The girl looked regretful, righteous, and sympathetic, using all her acting skills.

“They were really too much.” Lin Yiyao played the role of a good person, her eyes filled with tears, “I apologize on their behalf. I understand your actions at the wedding, and I don’t blame you at all, really.”

“Is it easy being the Lin family’s eldest daughter?” Lin Banxia’s lips curled into a faint smile, her voice cold.

Lin Yiyao, for a moment, didn’t know how to answer, “…”

“What’s mine, I’m afraid even if I give it to you, you won’t be able to hold onto it.” After finishing, Lin Banxia brushed her hand away and walked forward.

“Sister…”

“Shut up!” She stopped and turned, glaring at her again, “My eyes aren’t a dye vat, they can’t hold your changing colors. Like mother, like daughter, you’re no better! Don’t try to get close!”

After speaking, Lin Banxia turned and left. She wouldn’t give her the chance to get close and then find the right moment to strike.

Lin Yiyao stood there, her fists clenched, staring at the back, her originally soft and innocent eyes filled with hatred!

This woman actually didn’t fall for it! As long as she could get her to have a cup of coffee, she could slip something into it.

Lin Banxia’s car had just pulled out when her phone rang. She answered, “Hello, An An.”

“Where’s Mommy?” The little guy’s milky voice came through, “Did Mommy keep her word? Will you come over tonight to keep us company?”

“Keep company.” Lin Banxia started the car, “I’m on my way, Mommy just bought you new clothes.”

“Daddy is already home! He bought us new clothes too!” An An was very happy.

Mo Mo added from the side, “Mommy and Daddy, are you guys thinking alike? Buying us new clothes at the same time!”

Zhan Jingting had just put down his clothes. His eyes flickered, but he didn’t respond, as if he hadn’t heard.

Lin Banxia was a little distracted, “I’ll hang up first, I’m driving.”

At the Yuzhu Villa, in the living room.

Zhan Jingting sat down on the sofa and reached out to the children.

The two children excitedly rushed over and sat on his lap, one on each side. “Daddy, can you sleep with Mommy tonight?”

As soon as these words came out, the man looked up, speechless.

An An explained, “Daddy, we want you and Mommy to sleep with us. The bed is so wide, it can fit all of us! A family should be together!”

“Cough!” He had been thinking too much. Zhan Jingting raised his eyebrows, unconsciously recalling that night seven years ago. It seemed like he had no other memories of this woman in his mind.

“Daddy, please?” Until the children pulled on his arm, shaking him, did he bring his memories back.

“I…” Zhan Jingting looked unnatural, “Of course I’m willing to fulfill your request, you guys be happy.” Making up for the lack of fatherly love, he never refused to start.

“Yay!!”

As long as Daddy is willing, Mommy will figure something out!

Soon, a Maybach that hadn’t been licensed yet was stopped at the gate. After a while, it was allowed to enter and drove directly into the courtyard, parking in the yard.

The two children saw it from afar through the floor-to-ceiling windows.

“Mommy bought a new car?”

“It’s that Maybach I liked!”

The two children jumped off Daddy’s lap and ran towards the door.

Zhan Jingting looked out and thought, Where did this woman get so much money?

She still has to support the kids, does she rely on her genius son’s earnings?

The information he had already obtained did not contain a detailed investigation of this woman’s economic sources. How much assets she had, Zhan Jingting didn’t know for the moment, but she didn’t seem poor.

“Mommy!”

Soon, they came in…

“Mommy, the clothes you bought us are exactly the same as the ones Daddy bought us!” An An was surprised, “It’s from the same mall! Even the packaging bags are the same!”

“It’s really exactly the same, look!” Mo Mo pointed to the sofa, “The color and style are the same!”

Lin Banxia was stunned. Firstly, how could their tastes be the same? Secondly, he actually bought clothes for the children?

“Which woman did you ask to pick it out? Good taste.” Lin Banxia chuckled, trying to ease the awkwardness.

Zhan Jingting finally looked up at her. This girl was tall and slender, with bright eyes and delicate brows. She was exquisitely beautiful in a way that was a bit flamboyant. Had she deliberately dressed up for this?

“Couldn’t it be that I picked it out myself?” The man retorted, “Why are you being sarcastic?” Oh, he was actually arguing back?

At this moment, Zhou, the housekeeper, came out with a fruit platter. She also sensed the unusual atmosphere. “Miss Lin, this just shows that Mr. Zhan and Miss Lin are on the same wavelength.”

Lin Banxia happened to meet Zhan Jingting ’s gaze. She felt a little embarrassed and quickly avoided it. She definitely didn’t want to be on the same wavelength as him!

Dinner was served next, a lavish spread.

Butler Shen came to inform everyone that they could eat. The children, one on each side, held her hands and led her to the dining room.

“Mommy, Daddy’s house is so big! The dining room is bigger than our bedroom!”

“Mommy, Daddy’s chef makes really delicious food!”

“Mommy, you have to try this salt and pepper shrimp! I specially asked the chef to make it for you!”

The children were very enthusiastic, calling her “Mommy” in front of Zhan Jingting，with a hint of deliberate intention. It made her feel quite awkward.

At the dinner table, Zhan Jingting said, “I’ve arranged for An An and Mo Mo to go to kindergarten. They start next Monday. You don’t have any objections, do you? I’ll pay the tuition, and I’ll arrange for the pick-up and drop-off.”

Lin Banxia looked up. Before she could say anything, the children said in unison, “Thank you, Daddy!”

“You need to take responsibility for their safety,” she said bluntly, “If anything happens, I’ll hold you accountable.”

Those words were quite unpleasant to hear. The man spoke coldly, reminding her, “Miss Lin, this is Yincheng.”

“What about Yincheng?” The girl peeled a shrimp.

“Yincheng is my territory.” Zhan Jingting looked up at her, his tone light and airy, a hint of disdain in his eyes. “Anyone who dares to touch them, I’ll take their life.”

Lin Banxia met the man’s gaze and also felt a warning. It meant… that she shouldn’t even think about trying to take the children away from him?