vrcanaries Chapter 249: Well-informed
Chapter 249: Well-informed
The news that Ye Wanqing and Lin Xuan had reconciled was like a spring breeze, causing a stir in the social circle overnight.
The next morning, when the first ray of sunlight broke through the clouds, Mrs. Lin was in much better spirits than usual at the Lin family's dining table. At breakfast, she not only had a big appetite, but also ordered an extra bowl of hot millet porridge, her face filled with joy that was hard to conceal.
The housekeeper was serving on the side, and his heart was filled with joy.
She knew very well that Mrs. Lin had finally put her mind at ease regarding Lin Xuan's marriage.
Over the years, Mrs. Lin's health has been declining. Whenever it is late at night and everyone is asleep, she always mutters to herself, worrying whether she can witness the day when Lin Xuan gets married and starts a family.
After hearing this, the housekeeper felt mixed emotions, but he was powerless to do anything. After all, marriage was a big matter and it was ultimately up to Lin Xuan to make the decision himself.
Recalling Ye Wanqing and Lin Xuan’s six-year marriage, Mrs. Lin had thought that they would settle down, but she never expected that six years would pass so quickly, and not even a little life would be left behind, and it would eventually end in divorce.
What was even more surprising was that the two had been acting out this drama right under her nose for six years. Now, they were joining hands again, and Mrs. Lin was convinced that Lin Xuan would not let her down this time.
However, this joy did not infect Lin Yanrong.
Last night, she accidentally saw a photo on her WeChat Moments showing Lin Xuan and Ye Wanqing attending an auction hand in hand. In the photo, Lin Xuan had gentle eyes and Ye Wanqing was smiling like a flower. There were also rumors that Lin Xuan had bought a rare jade artifact for Ye Wanqing.
Lin Yanrong's heart sank to the bottom in an instant.
She had always harbored a grudge against Ye Wanqing, and their divorce had made her secretly happy.
But now, they are back together, which means that in the next few years, she will have to meet her cousin Ye Wanqing frequently at the Lin family's old house.
When she thought of this, Lin Yanrong felt as heavy as if a dark cloud was pressing down on her head.
At breakfast, Mrs. Lin looked at Lin Yanrong's lifeless face and couldn't help but ask, "You are so young, why do you look like this so early in the morning?"
Lin Yanrong forced a smile and explained, "I couldn't sleep last night."
Although Mrs. Lin was not strict, she was somewhat dissatisfied with the young people's habit of staying up late.
Lin Yanrong, in particular, had an extremely irregular sleep schedule, often waking up at noon and sometimes even sleeping into the afternoon. Last night, Lin Yanrong returned late at night again, making a lot of noise, disturbing Mrs. Lin's sleep.
Mrs. Lin sighed and turned to ask about Lin Yanrong's work: "Didn't your mother say you were in the entertainment industry? Why do you stay at home every day? Don't you have any movies to shoot?"
These words were like a sharp knife, piercing Lin Yanrong's sore spot.
Ever since the last casting controversy, her reputation in the industry has plummeted. The Lin family didn't support her entering the entertainment industry, so when she forced her way in, she didn't receive any support from the family.
The opportunity that was finally obtained was ruined by Ye Wanqing.
Lin Yanrong's voice was very low, but the atmosphere at the table was quiet, and Mrs. Lin could still hear it clearly.
She glanced at Lin Yanrong coldly and said nothing more. Lin Yanrong felt guilty being looked at, and quickly lowered her head to pick at the rice in her bowl, not daring to say another word.
At the same time, the Xu family also learned about Lin Xuan and Ye Wanqing's reunion. Xu Xinyi sat at the dining table, facing a sumptuous breakfast, but she had no appetite.
She had witnessed their intimacy at the auction last night, but at this moment, she still couldn't accept this fact. After a few quick bites of breakfast, she stood up and left the table.
Ye Wanqing didn't wake up until noon.
She was wearing a soft knit sweater and simple jeans, looking casual and elegant. After breakfast, she was about to enjoy some quiet time when the doorbell rang suddenly.
Considering some unpleasant experiences before, Ye Wanqing checked the surveillance camera before opening the door. After confirming that everything was correct, she slowly went downstairs and opened the door.
"Ms. Ye, this is the jade bracelet you bought at the auction last night. Please check it carefully. If there is no problem, please sign here to confirm and give me the pick-up slip from last night." The deliveryman said politely.
Ye Wanqing smiled and pressed the switch next to the door, and the door slowly opened.
She took the exquisite box handed to her by the deliveryman and carefully opened it. The jade bracelet inside was as warm as ever, emitting a faint luster. After confirming that it was correct, she signed her name and handed the deliveryman the pick-up slip from last night.
After completing the signing formalities, the deliveryman hurried back home. Ye Wanqing nodded gently, opened the delicate umbrella again, and walked leisurely back to the villa.
Back in the room, she carefully took out the jade bracelet, took a few photos against the light, and then sent them to her good friend Qin Zhuyu.
But Qin Zhuyu seemed to be busy with work, and the message on the screen still had no response.
Ye Wanqing carefully examined the jade bracelet in the box. The warm color and delicate texture made her fall into deep thought. After a moment, she made a decision and stood up to go to the studio.
Since I have nothing to do today, why not capture this beauty on canvas?
Just as she placed the jade bracelet on the table in the studio, her cell phone rang again. Ye Wanqing glanced at the caller ID and a faint smile appeared on the corner of her mouth. "Brother Jinyu?"
Zhao Jinyu's gentle voice came from the other end of the phone. He had been busy abroad for the past two months, and the contact between the two had become sparse.
But as soon as Ye Wanqing heard his voice, she guessed why he came.
"How have you been lately?" Zhao Jinyu's voice was filled with concern.
"I'm fine, how about you?" Ye Wanqing replied with a smile.
"I'm fine too." Zhao Jinyu's voice sounded relaxed and happy.
However, his words suddenly became hesitant: "I heard... you and Lin Xuan are together."
"You are quite well-informed." Ye Wanqing did not deny it, with a hint of ridicule in her tone.
"Congratulations." Zhao Jinyu's voice sounded a little complicated.
"Thank you." Ye Wanqing responded simply.
Although Ye Wanqing could sense the subtle emotions in Zhao Jinyu's heart, she knew that matters of the heart were not something that could be easily controlled. Between her and Zhao Jinyu, there had always been only friendship, and there had never been any feelings that crossed the line.
"Then you go ahead and do your work. I'll treat you to a meal when you return." Zhao Jinyu tried to make his voice sound more relaxed.
"I should be the one treating you to a meal, Brother Jinyu." Ye Wanqing responded with a smile.
"Okay, that's settled then." Zhao Jinyu said and hung up the phone.
Ye Wanqing looked at the scenery outside the window, knowing that her interactions with Zhao Jinyu might become less and less.
If you think about it, their friendship is not actually that deep, but their years of acquaintance have given them an indescribable tacit understanding.
She collected her thoughts and began to paint the jade bracelet on the table with full concentration. Every stroke condensed her effort and emotion, as if to freeze that beauty on the canvas forever.
In the blink of an eye, the clock pointed to noon.
At this moment, Lin Xuan's phone call came in. He asked Ye Wanqing with concern whether she had received the bracelet, and took the opportunity to invite her to go out for dinner together in the evening.
Ye Wanqing was indeed a bit lazy today. She just had a simple meal at noon and didn't want to cook in the evening, so she happily accepted Lin Xuan's invitation.
However, at around three o'clock in the afternoon, an unexpected visitor arrived at the office of the president of the Lin Group in the Lin Building.
Despite Zhao Yu's best efforts to stop her, Xu Xinyi still barged into Lin Xuan's office. Zhao Yu followed closely behind her, took one look at Lin Xuan's slightly displeased expression, and quickly explained, "Mr. Lin, Miss Xu said she has something urgent to discuss with you."