vrcanaries Chapter 1336: Accidentally Entering the Imperial Family, I Became a Powerful Person?
Chapter 1336: Accidentally Entering the Imperial Family, I Became a Powerful Person?
Chen Nianlin held the cherry, which cost several tens of yuan, with great care, even slowing down her chewing, as if afraid of wasting a single piece of fruit.
The sweet juice lingered between her teeth, but she couldn't help but secretly raise her eyes to take another look at the magnificent villa in front of her.
The crystal chandelier reflected a warm yellow light, the coffee table was made of a single piece of smooth white jade, and even the fruit plate was made of crystal. Every detail exuded a luxury she had never experienced before, making her feel more and more like an intruder.
"Look at you, there's plenty of fruit at the Lin residence, don't be so reserved." Gu Keqing reached out and ruffled Chen Nianlin's hair.
"Hehe..." Chen Nianlin smiled playfully.
Sun Yizhen smiled and nodded, picking up a strawberry and handing it over: "Yes, Nianlin, we're all family, no need to be so formal."
Chen Nianlin blushed slightly, accepted the strawberries and thanked them softly, but a complicated feeling welled up in her heart.
She grew up in an ordinary family and always bought fruit from the supermarket, choosing the ones with the best price-performance ratio. She never imagined that a strawberry or a cherry could be so expensive.
Looking at the other women, they were all dressed in luxury brand clothes and wearing various expensive pieces of jewelry.
Their words and actions were composed and elegant.
Even when eating fruit, she maintains a perfectly measured level of reserve.
This made Chen Nianlin's earlier heavy breathing and casual sitting posture seem even more out of place.
As she was pondering this, Chen Nianlin caught a glimpse of a slender figure walking slowly towards her out of the corner of her eye.
Gu Ran wore a champagne-colored satin dress, the hem of which swayed gently with her steps, flowing with a soft luster under the warm yellow light, outlining her slender yet upright waist.
She wore a pair of nude stilettos, the sound of the heels clicking on the marble floor crisp and melodious, each step graceful and elegant.
She exudes a sharp and radiant aura, her slightly wavy hair casually draped over her shoulders, making her so beautiful that it's impossible to look away.
Gu Ran was holding a stack of cash in her hands, the bright red hundred-yuan bills were very eye-catching.
She walked straight up to Chen Nianlin, stopped, a gentle smile playing on her lips, and handed her the cash.
"Nianlin, this is your allowance for next week."
Chen Nianlin snapped out of her daze, her cheeks instantly turning bright red. She quickly stood up and carefully took the stack of cash with both hands. Her heart skipped a beat as her fingertips touched the thick texture of the banknotes.
She clutched the edge of the money, looked up at Gu Ran with astonishment in her eyes, and stammered, "..."
"Sister-in-law Gu Rou, why are you giving me so much pocket money?"
Upon hearing this, Gu Ran chuckled softly, her laughter as clear and melodious as a bell. She raised her hand and gently tapped Chen Nianlin's forehead.
"Silly girl, I am your sister-in-law Gu Ran."
Gu Rou is my twin sister; you've mistaken me for someone else.
"Huh?" Chen Nianlin immediately lowered her head in embarrassment, her ears burning, and quickly forced a laugh:
"I'm so sorry, Sister-in-law Gu Ran, you two look so alike, I couldn't tell you apart for a moment..."
"It's okay, it's normal to apologize when you first meet." Gu Ran waved her hand dismissively, her tone natural and friendly.
"You're in high school now, and you're busy with your studies, but having too much money might mean you don't know where to spend it."
Besides being your sister-in-law, I'm also your brother's personal secretary; I handle all these trivial matters for him.
For now, I'll give you 1000 yuan a day for pocket money. Once you get into university, I'll increase it to 10,000 yuan a day, so you can have a more comfortable time at school.
She paused, as if suddenly remembering something, and added:
"Oh right, once you've learned to spend wisely, we can change from giving you a week's allowance at a time to giving you a month's living expenses at a time, which will make it easier for you to manage your money."
Chen Nianlin seemed to have heard something unbelievable, and was so shocked that she was speechless for a moment.
Seeing Chen Nianlin staring with wide, round eyes, remaining silent for a long time, Gu Ran couldn't help but say:
"What? Is it too little?"
If you feel your allowance isn't enough, then in high school we'll change it to 2000 yuan a day, and in college, 2 yuan a day. How does that sound?
"No, no!" Chen Nianlin waved her hands repeatedly, her face full of panic.
"Sister-in-law Gu Ran, you've misunderstood!"
It's not that I think it's too little; I think it's too much money, really too much!
I don't even get 7000 yuan in pocket money all year round, but my brother gives me 7000 yuan a week! I... I don't know how to spend it!
She held the wad of cash in her hand, feeling somewhat at a loss.
Gu Keqing, who was standing to the side, put down her teacup and smiled as she tried to smooth things over:
"Nianlin, just accept it. This amount of money is nothing to your brother."
This is the pocket money your brother instructed your sister-in-law to prepare for you, so you won't have to deprive yourself while you're out."
Son Ye-jung nodded in agreement, her tone gentle:
"Yes, Nianlin, your brother feels sorry for you since you just came to his side and wants to increase your spending power. These are all his kind gestures, so please don't refuse."
Mu Xueman also spoke with a smile, her voice gentle:
"That's right, high school students are at a time when they are growing physically and broadening their horizons."
You can eat or buy whatever you want when you're out, without being too reserved.
You can keep this money.
"I'm meeting up with my classmates this weekend, and all that fun costs money. If I run out, I'll just ask my sisters-in-law, okay?"
Looking at the gentle eyes of her sisters-in-law, and then at the thick wad of cash in her hand, Chen Nianlin felt a mix of emotions.
This unexpected generosity made her feel the warmth of her family, but also left her feeling somewhat at a loss.
She clutched the money, her fingertips turning slightly white, and finally, with tears welling in her eyes, she said, moved:
"Thank you, Sister-in-law Gu Ran!"
Thank you, sisters-in-law!
Thank you, brother.
Yang Mi said in a soft, gentle voice, "Silly girl, you'll have dozens of sisters-in-law doting on you in the future, you're really blessed!"
In fact, Yang Mi was only 21 years old in 2007, just 5 years older than Chen Nianlin.
After hearing this, Chen Nianlin sniffed and smiled sweetly, "It's so great to have so many gentle, kind, and beautiful sisters-in-law! Hehe..."
Everyone laughed after hearing this.
Gu Ran said with a smile, "Let's go, Nianlin. I'll take you upstairs now and show you your room."
“Okay!” Chen Nianlin hurriedly stood up from the sofa and said with anticipation, “Then I’ll go upstairs first, you sisters-in-law, you play and chat with the children for a while.”
Mu Xueman said with a smile, "Go quickly."
Chen Nianlin smiled broadly, her eyes crinkling, and followed Gu Ran up the spiral staircase to the third floor.
"Sister-in-law Gu Ran, what did my other sisters-in-law do after lunch?"
As Gu Ran walked, she said, "Some went to coax their children to take a nap, some went to the Lin family's chess and card room to play mahjong, and some had work scheduled for the afternoon."
"Oh," Chen Nianlin responded weakly.
Gu Ran continued:
"From now on, your daily life will be taken care of by servants."
Every school day, a maid would knock on your door on time every morning to wake you up, wash up, and go downstairs for breakfast.
After breakfast, a private driver will take you to school.
All the drivers at the Lin residence are women, so you don't need to worry about feeling uncomfortable or unsafe taking the bus to or from school alone.
Upon hearing this, Chen Nianlin chuckled, feeling extremely excited and excited about her transformation into the adopted daughter of the Lin family.
Gu Ran continued:
"The servants at the Lin residence are all women, and even the culinary team is composed of top-notch female chefs."
Chen Nianlin couldn't help but exclaim "Wow!"
Gu Ran smiled and said:
"The security personnel at the Lin residence are all women, either retired female armed police officers or female special forces soldiers. They have all undergone top-level security training, so you are very safe inside the Lin residence."
Chen Nianlin chuckled and said, "No wonder I don't see any men at the Lin residence except for my brother."
"Your brother is very shrewd. With so many beautiful concubines living in the Lin residence, how could he allow the potential for trouble in the backyard?"
"So even the housekeeper at the Lin residence is a woman." Gu Ran shook her head with a smile.
"Uh... there's nothing wrong with what my brother did."
In ancient imperial palaces, apart from palace maids, everyone else was a eunuch. Perhaps this was the emperor's way of being wary! Chen Nianlin playfully stuck out her tongue.
Gu Ran chatted and laughed as she led Chen Nianlin to the third floor of the villa. She walked to the right side of the corridor and said as she walked, "The maid's room and the guest room are on the fourth floor."
"Oh," Chen Nianlin responded.
She looked around with great curiosity, like a country bumpkin visiting the Grand View Garden, marveling at the luxurious decorations of the Lin residence.
Gu Ran stopped at the end of the corridor and said with a smile:
"Nianlin, here's a little ritual for you."
"Open the door yourself. From now on, this room will be your private bedroom in the Lin residence."
Chen Nianlin took a deep breath in front of the door, raised her hand to grasp the gilded doorknob, and pushed open the carved wooden door with an expectant look on her face.
"Wow—!" A crisp exclamation escaped her lips.
Chen Nianlin's eyes lit up instantly, she was stunned by the luxury and elegance of the room, and she stood frozen in place.
The room was larger than I had imagined, with an elaborate and magnificent crystal chandelier overhead.
The room is decorated in a soft, girly pink, yet it doesn't look tacky at all; instead, it exudes a refined European elegance.
The huge European-style princess bed was adorned with pink lace canopies, and a matching European-style dressing table stood against the wall to the left. The entire wall of built-in wardrobes was something Chen Nianlin absolutely loved.
Opening the wardrobe door reveals a clearly defined interior with sections for hanging clothes, folding clothes, and accessories.
It even has dedicated shoe racks and bag storage compartments, enough to hold countless clothes and accessories.
At the far end of the room is a huge floor-to-ceiling window with double-layered curtains: the inner layer is a light pink gauze curtain, and the outer layer is a heavy velvet blackout curtain.
At this moment, the gauze curtains are half-drawn, and sunlight shines through them, casting dreamlike dappled light and shadow on the floor.
Unable to contain her joy, Chen Nianlin excitedly ran towards the French windows. The imported cashmere carpet under her feet was soft and thick, making no sound when she stepped on it.
She peered out the window, only to find an unobstructed view of the Huangpu River!
The river flows mightily, and the cruise ships on its surface resemble exquisite models. In the distance, skyscrapers stand in rows, and sunlight shines on the river, creating a shimmering effect that is as beautiful as a flowing oil painting.
"Wow! Sister-in-law Gu Ran! My room is so beautiful!"
She turned around excitedly, her eyes shining brightly, her cheeks flushed with excitement.
Gu Ran stood at the door, watching Chen Nianlin's joyful expression, her eyes full of smiles. She slowly walked in, her tone indulgent:
"From now on, you will be the adopted daughter of the Lin family."
You're still young and may not understand the significance of this status, but as you get older, you'll realize that it brings you more than just family honor.
They also possess a social status and network of connections that are difficult for others to attain.
"Whatever you want to do in the future, the Lin family will always be your strongest support."
Chen Nianlin smiled sweetly, seemingly understanding but not quite, her heart filled with happiness. She nodded vigorously.
"Okay! I understand, Sister-in-law Gu Ran!"
As soon as she finished speaking, she turned around and pounced on the soft bed, sinking into the fluffy blankets with a "thud," and even rolled around on it.
The pink bedding was slightly disheveled by her rummaging, but it made it look even more vibrant.
"It's so soft! It's a hundred times more comfortable than the bed I used to sleep in at my grandma's house!"
She lay on the bed, her cheek pressed against the soft sheets, her voice soft and content.
Looking at Chen Nianlin's childlike appearance, Gu Ran couldn't help but chuckle: "Silly girl, don't be so happy yet, there's more surprise in store."
"There's another surprise?" Chen Nianlin suddenly sat up in bed.
Her little face was flushed, and she blinked her big, innocent eyes like a little squirrel who had discovered a new continent.