Chapter 22: The Fake Young Miss Crashed Into Someone While Biking

Capital City, Southern District.

Laughter and cheer echoed from within a courtyard with white walls and blue bricks.

“Dad, Mom, does this dress look good?”

“This was a gift from Brother Tianjun! He said it’s the most popular style from the department store!”

The girl was wearing a blue floral brocade dress, cinched at the waist with a yellow ribbon.

She spun in place like a happy little butterfly, twirling the hem of her skirt.

Her face was sweet and delicate, her skin fair, with large apricot eyes.

She looked every bit the pampered young lady raised in luxury.

“Beautiful. My daughter must always look beautiful!”

Lin Zhengmin looked at his daughter with indulgent affection.

This daughter had been lively and adorable since childhood—he loved her dearly.

“Xuefei, be careful! Don’t trip!”

Wu Ya smiled with a touch of helplessness in her eyes.

“You’re not a child anymore, can’t you behave a little?”

Though she said that, there wasn’t the slightest hint of blame in her expression.

Lin Zhengmin patted her hand gently and said comfortingly:

“Let her be. If she can stay this happy every day, we won’t have anything to worry about.”

Lin Xuefei ran over and clung to her father’s arm, shaking it playfully:

“Dad dotes on me the most, heehee~”

“Min-ge, you spoil her too much.”

Wu Ya snorted softly.

Lin Zhengmin pulled his arm away and said:

“Alright, stop fooling around and go get ready. That brat Tianjun will be here soon.”

Lin Xuefei pouted, clearly displeased:

“Dad, did you forget something? Today’s my 17th birthday!”

Lin Zhengmin and Wu Ya exchanged a glance and both smiled.

This child was really quite sharp.

“Alright, your dad already got your birthday gift prepared. Go ahead and open it.”

Wu Ya handed her a delicate gift box with a smile.

“Thanks, Mom!”

Lin Xuefei opened it eagerly, her face full of anticipation.

As soon as she saw what was inside, her eyes lit up.

It was a silver ladies’ wristwatch.

A Seagull brand—worth over 200 yuan!

It was one of the trendiest models recently, with only three for sale in the entire Capital City department store.

Because of the steep price, no one had dared buy one.

She’d seen it just a few days ago while out shopping with her girlfriends and had envied it for a long while.

Who would’ve thought her dad actually bought it for her birthday!

Now she’d have something to show off in front of her friends again!

“Dad, you’re the best! I love you so much!”

Lin Xuefei gave Lin Zhengmin a loud kiss on the cheek, making Wu Ya laugh.

“Aiyo, you little rascal, you never grow up.”

She was too busy laughing to notice the awkward look on her husband’s face.

After a few seconds, he said with a helpless expression:

“Alright, stop messing around. Go get ready.”

“Okay, okay!”

Lin Xuefei happily headed back to her room.

Before long, a tall, handsome figure arrived at the Lin household.

“Uncle Lin, Aunt Wu, hello.”

Zhang Tianjun, usually cold and aloof, actually cracked a smile.

He handed over the gifts in his hand and said:

“These are just a few small things I prepared. I hope you like them.”

“You’re here already—no need to be so polite.”

Wu Ya looked at her future son-in-law with a beaming smile.

Zhang Tianjun was a delivery driver for the Capital City department store, responsible for transporting goods.

His job was highly sought after in these times, and many envied him.

Moreover, his father was the general manager of the department store, and their family was very well-off.

He himself was also quite handsome—an excellent match for their daughter.

With such a perfect future son-in-law, Wu Ya was naturally satisfied.

After welcoming him into the house, Wu Ya called out toward the kitchen:

“Aunt Chen, hurry and bring out the fruit and tea! Tianjun is here!”

“Coming!”

Soon, the fruit and hot tea were served, and the group sat down.

Lin Zhengmin asked, “What have you been busy with lately? When are you heading out on the road again?”

Zhang Tianjun replied, “In a little while. I’ve got some things to take care of these next few days.”

Lin Xuefei walked over with a smile, swaying slightly as she asked:

“What kind of things, Brother Tianjun?”

“You’ve probably heard of Professor Wang from Jing City University, right? He lives just ahead in the courtyard house. He’s a good friend of my dad’s.”

Zhang Tianjun explained, “His father, Grandpa Wang, was hit by someone on a bicycle a few days ago. He’s still unconscious in the hospital.

Professor Wang knew my dad had good connections and asked him to help find the person responsible. He said he wants to bring them to justice.

So my dad passed the task on to me.”

Lin Xuefei’s face stiffened.

A few days ago, her girlfriends had invited her out to a movie in the evening.

She was afraid of being late, so she had rushed out on her bicycle.

At a corner, she accidentally crashed into an elderly man.

It was already dark, and she was eager to catch the movie.

She didn’t check how the old man was doing and fled the scene.

After the movie, she remembered what happened and felt a little scared, so she told her parents.

They comforted her, saying not to worry—it might not be serious.

But now, Tianjun was bringing it up.

She even knew that Professor Wang—he was famously stern and righteous.

If he found out she was the one who caused his father’s injury and coma, he definitely wouldn’t let her go.

And what about Brother Tianjun?

If he learned the truth, would he think she was terrible…?

Panic surged in Lin Xuefei’s heart.

She glanced at her father, Lin Zhengmin, who gave her a reassuring look.

Lin Zhengmin asked, “Tianjun, have you found any leads?”

He was trying to probe for more information.

If his daughter had hit just some ordinary person, they could settle it with money.

But Professor Wang was someone upright and unyielding—not easy to deal with.

“Not much for now. It was already dark at the time, and it was hard to see clearly. There weren’t any real eyewitnesses nearby either.”

Zhang Tianjun continued, “But before Grandpa Wang fell unconscious, he did say the person was a young girl, judging by her voice.”

Hearing that, Lin Xuefei felt regretful.

She had muttered something after the crash. If she’d known this would happen, she would’ve stayed silent.

Just as she was thinking that, what Zhang Tianjun said next made her heart leap with fear.

“Actually, it won’t be that hard to find. There are over three hundred households in this area. Among them, there are only a few dozen young girls who ride bikes.

I’ve arranged for people to question them one by one. Shouldn’t take more than half a month to find the person…”

“No!”

The quiet Wu Ya suddenly couldn’t hold back anymore.

The moment Zhang Tianjun mentioned this matter, she had been panicking inside.

She doted on her daughter dearly—she couldn’t bear for anything to happen to her.

Zhang Tianjun frowned, “Aunt Wu, what’s wrong…”

“She’s just tired and misspoke,” Lin Zhengmin quickly interjected, smoothing things over and then changing the subject:

“Xiao Jun, tomorrow is Xuefei’s birthday, isn’t it? Didn’t you promise to take her out? Go early, and come back early too.”

Lin Xuefei grabbed Zhang Tianjun’s hand and urged him:

“Yes, Brother Tianjun, let’s go now!”

Seeing the expectation in her eyes, Zhang Tianjun gave a small smile and nodded:

“Alright, let’s go.”