It was probably because Zheng Yixu had been thinking for too long that Lin Ninghua hesitated and asked again over the phone, “Could it be that Mr. Zheng is busy?”

“No, no!” Zheng Yixu instinctively denied it and immediately regretted it.

“In that case, I will send the location and time to Mr. Zheng by email later.” After saying that, Lin Ninghua said goodbye and hung up the phone

…………..…

This person is crazy!

Zheng Yixu stood there for a while, thinking this.

Why bother to send an email for something that could be clearly stated over the phone? Is she trying to show off how fast she can type?

Come to think of it…

Zheng Yixu gave himself a hard slap on the mouth.

“Why did I have to talk so fast? Damn it, I should have just refused directly! How could I agree to have a meal with a rival? Do I really think I can compete with them? I might even embarrass myself. When the time comes, I’ll probably end up like a poor little cabbage in the dead of winter, thrown out the door!

You can’t do this to me! We’ve been together for so many years, our son is already so big, and now you want to throw me out to be with this little seductress?’ Zheng Yixu clung to Zhao Louqin’s leg, begging bitterly.”

“Get lost, you’re already old and washed-up. Huahua is my true love. Son, come here and call him Dad!

”Zhao Jiusi ran over eagerly and sweetly called Lin Ninghua, “Dad.”

The cold wind howled, and in the end, Zheng Yixu died on a snowy night.

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Ahem, the above is just an internal fantasy.

Zheng Yixu was shocked by his own wild imagination. This kind of melodramatic scenario must be the result of watching too many soap operas.

But on closer thought, it doesn’t seem entirely impossible.

After all, he’s not the original partner. If he were to be kicked out, Zhao Louqin and his son probably wouldn’t have much affection for him. They might even hit him when he’s down.

Moreover, Zheng Yixu felt guilty himself.

He remembered the post he had made and his plans.

Could this really be karma coming back to bite him?

But I haven’t even done anything yet. Even if it’s retribution, it’s coming too soon.

“Beep beep.”

The email notification sound had already gone off. Zheng Yixu quickly cleared his mind of all the random thoughts, rushed to his computer, and swiftly opened his email.

The sender was indeed Lin Ninghua.

The email not only provided the time and location of the invitation but also included a detailed map of the restaurant’s exact location, with markings and several route options. Additionally, it listed the restaurant’s specialty dishes and reservation phone number, allowing Zheng Yixu to directly choose whatever he wanted to eat. Finally, the email even inquired a bit about Zheng Yixu’s recent well-being, showing extreme thoughtfulness.

QAQ

Damn it, Lin Ninghua’s combat power is too high. We ordinary people have no way to resist.

Zheng Yixu absolutely refused to admit that he felt a bit inferior.

He had crammed to pass the civil service exam, and his friends weren’t in the same job as him. His parents also felt that he didn’t need to rush into dating and should focus on his career first. In other words, Zheng Yixu’s reclusive lifestyle was legitimized, and his already limited social interactions had stagnated even further.

However, that didn’t mean he wasn’t envious when he saw others handling their relationships well.

Lin Ninghua’s email was very ordinary, but it conveyed things that Zheng Yixu could never learn or achieve.

If he hadn’t discovered Lin Ninghua’s identity, just based on this email alone, Zheng Yixu would have greatly increased his good impression of Lin Ninghua.

But as fate would have it, he had found out.

The better Lin Ninghua performed now, the more pressure Zheng Yixu felt.

“With such a rival… you really chose the wrong time to die,” Zheng Yixu lamented, closing his laptop and sighing quietly.

On the other side.

After sending the email, Lin Ninghua breathed a sigh of relief and felt like having a cup of coffee.

He had started preparing for this email early on.

Now that Zheng Yixu had no memory of him, their “first meeting” should have left a good impression. With this email, at least it could deepen Zheng Yixu’s impression of him once again.

A contented smile spread across Lin Ninghua’s face; it had been a while since he had smiled like this. Yet at this moment, he was grateful to fate and even to Zhao Louqin’s ridiculous pettiness and his so-called developmental game.

Zhao Louqin wanted to use Zheng Yixu’s amnesia to ensure he was the only one in his life, completely excluding Lin Ninghua. Therefore, Zhao Louqin hadn’t told Zheng Yixu anything about their past memories. Wanting to reintegrate some memories with Zheng Yixu, even if Zheng Yixu’s memories recovered one day, Zhao Louqin’s proportion would rise again.

He Lin even Th seen did They

Over these years, Zheng Yixu and Zhao Louqin’s relationship had been stable and their family life fulfilling, so Lin Ninghua naturally wouldn’t intervene to disturb Zheng Yixu’s happiness. After all, the initial fault lay with himself, and he had to bear the consequences. But now that fate had caused Zheng Yixu to forget everything, both Lin Ninghua and Zhao Louqin were equally forgotten.

With such a good opportunity, if he let it slip by, he might as well find a rope to hang himself.

When it came to understanding Zheng Yixu, Lin Ninghua believed he was not inferior to Zhao Louqin.

Lin Ninghua’s mood was excellent; he found that coffee without sugar was still sweet to drink.

“Dad, I’ve booked the table at the restaurant you wanted.” A young and handsome youth pushed the door open. He looked no more than seventeen or eighteen years old, with a hint of youthful innocence on his face. However, his demeanor was unusually calm, devoid of the usual youthful exuberance and arrogance.

Seeing his adoptive father, who was remarkably attractive but seemed more like a perfect doll, smiling at the computer screen, he felt a pang in his heart. Having been adopted for over a decade, he was very familiar with Lin Ninghua’s personality.

His adoptive father indeed looked handsome, and he had been surprised by it for a long time at first. Generally, people adopt younger children, not ones like him who already have some memory and understanding. Moreover, the Lin Ninghua at that time didn’t seem to meet the requirements of an adoptive parent at all.

However, money can work wonders.

Lin Ninghua naturally found it easy to adopt a son.

Over the years, Lin Ming’s appearance remembered Lin’s said笑

“Thanks, Dad,” Lin Ninghua turned around and saw his adopted son, offering a generous smile. “You should focus on your studies at university. Don’t come home every day just because we’re nearby.”

“It’s okay, Dad,” Lin Ming’s expression remained unchanged, neither pleased by Lin Ninghua’s concern nor dismayed by his neglect.

“Well, suit yourself,” Lin Ninghua replied indifferently. He hadn’t particularly cared much from the start. Adopting a child had been more of a competition with Zhao Louqin. If Zhao Louqin wanted to use a child to tie down Zheng Yixu, he could play along. So, he adopted Lin Ming, who resembled Zheng Yixu quite a bit.

But why did they look less alike as they grew older, despite their strong resemblance in childhood?

Moreover, Lin Ming’s personality was completely different from Zheng Yixu’s. Zheng Yixu could appear serious in front of strangers but warm and relaxed around acquaintances. Lin Ming, on the other hand, always seemed to have a “you owe me money” expression, no matter who he was interacting with.

“Well, adopted sons are indeed reliable. They haven’t been kind to those old men in the Lin family either. Besides, I’m going to free my hands now and start pursuing a free star. With a son is

Lin Ming still wore the same impassive expression as before, showing no sign of hesitation. “Dad, I want to enjoy my college life first.

”Lin Ninghua: …

His adopted son was earnestly telling him he wanted to “enjoy college life”? He didn’t even bother to make excuses. If he truly wanted to enjoy college life, why would he come back every day?

“Oh, alright then,” Lin Ninghua conceded, knowing he couldn’t really get angry at his adult adopted son.

The conversation ended there, and there was no deep bond between Lin Ninghua and Lin Ming. Their relationship was more like that of business partners — they greeted each other daily, ate meals together, and periodically checked Lin Ming’s academic performance. It was akin to working together on a job.

Naturally, Lin Ninghua never entertained thoughts like “this kid is so difficult to handle.

”With a good mood, Lin Ninghua didn’t care that his adopted son had such thoughts. He was now looking forward to meeting Zheng Yixu.

As for Zhao Louqin, this fellow really gave him a great opportunity ^_^