Marry a female star at a bargain price

Lin Xiao watched his younger brother's entire show-off from the audience.

The entire mammary gland is unobstructed.

Lin Xiao: Wait, do I have mammary glands?
Anyway, I felt comfortable all over and left satisfied.

Now that my younger brother has the ability to face malice head-on and stand on his own, I can rest assured. In this situation, it's best to let him enjoy the glory alone; I don't need to show up with my celebrity status and steal the limelight from my brother.

As for the fact that my brother spent seven or eight thousand to show off...

Lin Xiao thought it was a great deal.

Even if you added another zero to the end, he wouldn't think there would be any problem.

The reason Lin Yu gave him so much money when he enrolled was so that he could have it in case of emergency.

In hindsight, the decision made at the time was absolutely correct.

Lin Xiao: What's the point of making money? Isn't it just so that my family can show off a little without feeling guilty?

Back at Liu Lixia's villa.

My aunt has already prepared rooms for them, along with food, drinks, and other necessities, practically doubling the supplies in the entire house.

Lin Xiao was amazed.

In the afternoon, Han Xixi also arrived in Jingzhou, taking a vehicle provided by the TV station.

Agent Chen Jiajia was naturally present.

Jiajia's aunt warmly invited her to stay for dinner, but Jiajia declined, feeling that it was a family gathering and she shouldn't be there.

After some back and forth, he still insisted on leaving.

Liu Lixia stood at the door sighing, then suddenly remembered something and said to Lin Xiao, "Tian Tian will be home tonight, Lin, why don't you invite your brother over too? For the past few months, I've been asking Tian Tian to invite Xiao Yu over for dinner every weekend, but that kid is always distant and doesn't want to come. You're here today, surely he won't refuse?"

Lin Xiao raised an eyebrow.

He was completely unaware of his aunt's family's affection for his younger brother, to the point that they considered him a potential son-in-law.

But judging from these words, Lin Yu and Liang Tian still haven't broken the ice.

This caused Lin Xiao's feelings for his younger brother to shift from being very certain to now being uncertain and doubtful.

"What's wrong with this kid? Is he really shy and introverted, not knowing how to confess, or... does he have something else on his mind?"

Lin Xiao thought to himself, "What do you mean?"

Recalling what I saw in the school auditorium that afternoon, my usually quiet brother, who is usually so reserved, actually threw money around and argued vehemently in order to get a chance to sing on stage with a girl. He said more in ten minutes than he did in the two months he spent in Mashan County during the summer vacation.

Lin Xiao almost didn't recognize his own younger brother at that moment.

Looking back now, it's hard for him not to connect Lin Yu's unusual behavior with that girl's beauty and outstanding qualities.

"This kid... he's learned to have his cake and eat it too?"

Lin Xiao remained noncommittal.

Since her aunt had spoken up, she couldn't very well refuse directly, so she called Lin Yu.

After explaining the situation.

On the other end of the phone, Lin Yu hesitated for a long time before finally saying, "Brother, the rehearsal will go on very late today, and the student council members haven't left yet. It wouldn't be appropriate for me to leave... I won't go to Liang Tian's house!"

Lin Xiao was not surprised at all by this answer.

The younger brother's reasoning was valid, and he couldn't force the issue, so they just went with it.

Around 5 p.m., Liang Tian returned from school with her suitcase.

As soon as she entered the house, she buried her head in her cousin Han Xixi's arms. After cuddling for a while, she reached out her devilish hands to her niece Lin Xiaoxi.

However, before the devil's claws could even touch him, his own mother slapped him away.

"Wash your hands! Change your clothes! You're covered in viruses!!"

Liu Lixia knew that her baby had not yet recovered from whooping cough, so she paid extra attention to hygiene, even more so than the parents.

Liang Tian stuck out her tongue and obediently went back to her room to get her whole body disinfected.

It was just getting dark.

Uncle Liang Bin picked up his son Liang Jun and brought him home from school.

The whole family was bustling about, filling the spacious and luxurious living room of the villa to the brim with lively activity.

Liang Bin's family genuinely looked forward to Lin Xiao's family coming to visit.

The two families were reunited so completely at the funeral of the last time, when they missed each other so much.

Now we are gathered here, and it happens to be New Year's Day.

The villa was filled with laughter and joy; people were playing with the children and chatting about everyday things, all thoroughly enjoying themselves.

Dinner is ready.

Liu Lixia invited everyone to take their seats.

So much has happened to Lin Xiao's family in the past year. Liang Bin and Liu Lixia are far away in Jingzhou, and they've been eating gossip online until they're stuffed every day.

Now that we've finally managed to meet, there are naturally many things to ask.

The conversation lasted for more than an hour.

Compared to the adults' lively chatter, Liang Tian seemed somewhat distracted and spoke significantly less than usual.

Just then, Lin Xiaoxi felt sleepy, so the women took her back to her room and coaxed her to sleep.

Liang Tian then asked Lin Xiao, "Brother-in-law...why didn't Lin Yu come?"

That was a rather hesitant question.

The little girl had clearly been puzzled for a long time and couldn't help but ask the question, but her tone and expression pretended to be indifferent, as if she were just asking casually.

But her flickering eyes and slightly pursed lips betrayed her anxiety.

Lin Xiao couldn't help but feel sorry for his sister-in-law.

She's a rich girl born and raised in Jingzhou, pampered by her family since childhood. She's also quite pretty and has a cheerful personality. She'll definitely have many suitors after entering university.

But ironically, this girl took a fancy to her own country bumpkin.

That country bumpkin doesn't know how to cherish things. He's been dragging his feet and hasn't confessed yet. He's even become fickle and indecisive.

Lin Xiao got angry as soon as he got a little involved.

The pride I felt for my younger brother that afternoon in the school auditorium has now vanished.

Lin Yu was still out having a good time with the pretty senior.

Now, when faced with questions from the "original wife," it's the older brother who has to answer them.

Lin Xiao felt utterly guilty just thinking about it.

"He... has something to do at school!"

Lin Xiao pretended to be relaxed, and then told Lin Yu, as a student council member, about organizing the rehearsal for the New Year's Eve party and that he would also be performing on stage.

Liang Tian listened without suspicion, and instead of being dissatisfied, she was surprised and delighted.

"Him? What a complete idiot! He wants to go on stage and perform?" Liang Tian was overjoyed.

"Well, you can tell!"

Lin Xiao laughed along.

Just imagining that scene made Liang Tian laugh so hard she stomped her feet and slapped the table, her tense mood completely gone.

She stopped worrying about Lin Yu not coming to her house for dinner, and kept smiling for the rest of the meal, though it was unclear what she was thinking.

……

That night, after Lin Xiaoxi fell asleep.

Lin Xiao took his wife for a walk, and then drove the car directly to the underground parking garage of a five-star hotel. He then led his wife by the hand up to a luxurious suite.

It was nine o'clock when I entered.

When we came out, it was already past 11 p.m.

Lin Xiao walked ahead with a beaming smile, while Xi Xi followed behind with a coquettish expression. The two held hands tightly, and Xi Xi was so tender that she almost clung to her husband.

The longing of the past few days, along with the intense breathing and profuse sweat, remained on that spacious, elegant, and fragrant bed...

And on the windowsill and in the bathtub!!
We went back to my aunt's house.

That night, none of the three family members experienced any discomfort from being in the North for the first time, and they slept soundly.

The next day, Lin Xiao drove his wife to the CCTV headquarters.

Today is the first day of the New Year's Day holiday.

The children from Shiliang Primary School arrived in Jingzhou the night before last and rested in a hotel for a day.

Because there were many children and few teachers, and neither airplanes nor trains were convenient, Principal Shi Peng finally decided to charter two long-distance sleeper buses, which drove all the way from Mashan County to Jingzhou.

It took us a full day and night to finally arrive.

Even though the journey was arduous, the children didn't feel tired at all because their destination was the capital. They chattered excitedly the whole way.

Bus driver: This is the most painful job I've ever done in my life!

I took a day off.

On the first day of the New Year's Day holiday, they were going to CCTV Children's Channel to officially record a program.

Han Xixi was the commander.

After finalizing the recording schedule with Shiliang Primary School, the production team immediately contacted Han Xixi, hoping she could join the show.

Han Xixi simply couldn't refuse.

On the one hand, she also missed her children.

On the other hand, the program team invited the Shiliang Primary School Choir specifically because of their leader, Han Xixi.

If it weren't for her presence, with so many standardized primary school choirs in the capital, a rural primary school would never have had a chance to perform on stage at the New Year's Eve gala.

When Han Xixi received the invitation from the program team, Shiliang Elementary School had already agreed to appear on the show, and the children already knew the news.

If she refuses at this point, it's hard to guarantee that the production team won't turn their backs on her and cancel the children's appearance on the show.

This is clearly a calculated move by the production team.

However, Han Xixi had no choice but to agree, which could be considered because she had a weakness and fell for CCTV's trap.

Fortunately, she happened to have some free time these past two days, so she took the time to record a program with the children, which wasn't a big deal.

Lin Xiao took his wife to CCTV headquarters, where her agent Chen Jiajia and the program crew were already waiting.

Xixi went with them.

Lin Xiao did not get out of the car, but left directly.

Lin Xiao: What a joke! You think you can just get away with this by getting my wife for nothing? You want to get me involved too? That's shameless!

He was determined not to give the production team the opportunity to exploit his popularity for free, so he left very quickly.

After leaving CCTV, I visited my younger brother's school once again.

I called him and asked him to come out for dinner.

This time, Lin Yu didn't refuse and even said he would bring two roommates, which Lin Xiao guessed were the two who had ordered coffee for him in the auditorium yesterday.

"No problem, come on!"

Lin Xiao readily agreed.

He booked a private room at a hotel outside the school, then went to the shopping mall next door and bought some "small toys" at a brand digital store. Just as the clerk was about to recognize him, he quickly paid and left.

Half an hour later, Lin Yu arrived with two roommates.

Lin Xiao took a look and, sure enough, it was the two young men from yesterday afternoon.

"elder brother."

Lin Yu called out to him somewhat guiltily, not knowing whether it was because he had squandered nearly ten thousand yuan of the living expenses his older brother had given him, or because of something else.

Lin Xiao pretended not to know and simply said, "Hmm."

The brothers' back-and-forth was simple and unassuming, but to their two roommates, it was more dramatic than thunder.

The two exchanged a glance, simultaneously exclaiming, "Holy crap! Fourth Brother's brother... it really is Lin Xiao!!!"

After that show-off in the auditorium yesterday, the entire student council looked at Lin Yu differently. They were all drinking coffee and eating cake, speculating whether Lin Yu was a low-key rich kid or just putting on a show.

While everyone's speculations remained unresolved, the two roommates solved the case directly.

After Liao Haibo placed the order using Lin Yu's phone, he received a text message from his bank card showing a deduction, and then saw a six-figure balance.

He counted again and again, preferring to believe that he was seeing things rather than believe that his seemingly unassuming roommate, who had kept a low profile for four months, was actually a nouveau riche!

Roommate: This is worse than being killed.

On their way back to the dormitory after rehearsals, the two of them tortured Lin Yu.

Lin Yu confessed to the crime without reservation, and then, when explaining the source of the embezzled funds, he admitted to an even more shocking fact.

After hearing this, Liao Haibo and Geng Ziye were completely devastated.

"No, bro, you can't have a huge fortune and a brother and sister-in-law who are big stars, can you?"

"How are we supposed to get along with you after this, Godfather!"

The two roommates were completely convinced.

However, even after seeing the photos, they still couldn't believe it, so they insisted on coming to see it for themselves today.

After what happened yesterday, Lin Yu had completely accepted his two brothers, so he agreed immediately.

On the way there, Liao Haibo and Geng Ziye tried to boost their courage by telling themselves how they should behave when they met the big star.

Upon entering the private room, they saw Lin Xiao.

The two of them were completely scared and couldn't utter a single word.

In the end, it was Lin Xiao who took the initiative to greet them and shake hands, and the two of them, trembling, followed Lin Yu in calling him "brother".

Then they received a three-piece gift set as a welcome present.

Liao Haibo and Geng Ziye were almost in tears. At that moment, they had only one thought in their minds: Lin Yu is my father for life, there's no doubt about it!!
……

Young people are bold.

Despite their initial shock, Liao Haibo and Geng Ziye quickly accepted the reality before them and began chatting and laughing with Lin Xiao.

Throughout the meal, Lin Yu was rather gloomy and barely uttered a word.

After a satisfying meal, the two roommates wisely excused themselves.

"Brother, what are your plans for this afternoon?" Lin Yu asked.

"Nothing's planned."

Lin Xiao thought for a moment and suggested, "Take me on a tour of your school!"

Lin Yu readily agreed.

The two brothers left the restaurant and returned to school, where they strolled around the campus.

Throughout the journey, Lin Xiao asked questions and Lin Yu answered, remaining as concise as ever.

Lin Xiao chuckled and teased, "Why is it so quiet today? Weren't you quite the talker in the auditorium yesterday afternoon?"

Lin Yu's pupils dilated instantly.

"Brother, you..."

Before I could finish my question, I remembered that I had received a call from my older brother yesterday, asking him where he was.

He was busy with rehearsals at the time, so after replying to the auditorium, he didn't think about it anymore.

Looking back now, it's terrifying to think about.

"Could it be that my brother came yesterday and even went to the auditorium?!"

Lin Yu immediately felt embarrassed, and his face turned red.

Lin Xiao rarely saw his younger brother look so embarrassed, so he laughed and patted him on the shoulder, saying, "Alright, I didn't mean to blame you. You did the right thing yesterday. I left without showing up because I was very satisfied with your performance."

Lin Yu scratched his head, feeling both embarrassed and amused.

Showing off can be fun, but if your own brother sees you doing it, that's just too awful!

The two continued their stroll on campus.

"How's university life? Is it what you expected?" Lin Xiao asked.

"Hmm... that'll do!"

"That's it?"

Lin Xiao glanced at him sideways. "Your evaluation isn't very high! Weren't you very insistent on having Jingzhou before? Why are you reacting like this now? Does the great capital city not satisfy you?"

Lin Yu shook his head: "No, the capital is great, very beautiful, very developed, and very magnificent."

Lin Xiao became more and more confused: "Then why do I feel like you don't like it here?"

Lin Yu paused for a moment: "I can't say whether I like it or not, it's just... I'm not used to it!"

"Not used to it? You mean the climate?" Lin Xiao asked, puzzled.

Lin Yu shook his head.

"It's not the climate, it's the rhythm."

"Rhythm?"

"Yeah. It's fast here. The subway is fast, people walk fast, everything is fast. But I'm slow, so I'm a little unaccustomed to it!"

"..."

Lin Xiao paused for a moment, then nodded in realization.

I know my brother's personality well; he's like a mild-mannered, reserved, and unflappable old scholar, not at all like a seventeen or eighteen-year-old boy.

His statement that he couldn't adapt to the "fast pace" of Jingzhou is quite understandable.

“But Jingzhou didn’t just start moving this fast today. It’s always been fast. Even if you haven’t been here before, you must have heard of it, right?” Lin Xiao asked.

"Mm." Lin Yu nodded.

"Then why did you want to come again?"

"Uh……"

Lin Yu looked troubled.

Lin Xiao directly exposed his thoughts: "Is it because of Liang Tian?"

Lin Yu was even more embarrassed, and kept scratching the back of his head until he was almost bald.

This reaction was both expected and unexpected by Lin Xiao.

He was certain that his younger brother had feelings for Liang Tian.

But since he likes her, he's dragged it out for almost half a year without confessing, and he's still entangled with a senior student in the student council...

Lin Yu's unusual behavior is something that even Lin Xiao, who knows him very well, can't understand at all.

"Since we've come this far, let me ask you a question," Lin Xiao finally couldn't hold back any longer.

"Um……"

"What exactly do you mean by Liang Tian?"

"..."

Lin Yu had obviously guessed that his older brother was going to ask this, and he felt embarrassed but not surprised.

After holding it in for a while, he laughed and said, "Brother, when did you become so gossipy?"

Lin Xiao said seriously, "I'm not gossiping! If Liang Tian were just an outsider, I wouldn't care what you think, but she's your sister-in-law's cousin, so she's family. And everyone can see that Liang Tian likes you, her parents like you too, and they really hope you two will be together."

"In this situation, your feelings are crucial. If you like her too, then everything is great. If you don't like her, that's fine too, but you need to make things clear to her as soon as possible. Otherwise, dragging things out will make you look like a jerk, and it will be awkward for your family and relatives to get along with you!"

Lin Yu nodded, understanding the implications of the situation.

Lin Xiao then asked him, "So, what exactly do you think of Liang Tian?"

Lin Yu paused, unsure how to answer.

"Brother, do you remember what you said to me before I started school?" he suddenly asked.

"what?"

Lin Xiao was caught off guard by the question, "What did you say?"

Lin Yu said seriously, "You told me that the task of university is not studying or dating, but only one thing: to find what you love!"

Lin Xiao suddenly realized, he vaguely remembered it.

"So you've found it now?"

“…Yes.” Lin Yu nodded firmly.

This surprised and amazed Lin Xiao, who asked seriously, "What?"

Lin Yu felt a little embarrassed, but after hesitating for a moment, he mustered up his courage and said, "I want to be like you and my sister-in-law, to return to Nanzhou and contribute to the development of our hometown. Of course, I don't have your and my sister-in-law's abilities, and I don't want to achieve anything great. I just want to have a job in my hometown, work hard, and contribute my share to the development of my hometown... Well, that's my idea!"

A few words, calm and composed.

Lin Xiao's ears were ringing, and he couldn't react for a moment.

"elder brother?"

"Sigh, sigh..."

Lin Xiao quickly agreed, wanting to say something, but couldn't come up with any words.

At that moment, he truly felt that his younger brother had grown up.

I used to think he was a quiet, reserved person, like an old man, but overall still very childlike.

But at this moment, his words made Lin Xiao realize that he really was an adult.

As the older brother, he felt a mix of emotions.

Logically, I should be happy.

But right now, I'm standing at a crossroads in my career development. My ideals, values, and pursuits have gone from being absolutely firm to being wavering and confused.

He himself wasn't sure whether the path he had chosen was right or wrong, so how could he possibly be a role model and example for his younger brother, offering guidance on his life's journey?

After hesitating for a long time, Lin Xiao had no choice but to change the subject.

"So, that's why you've been avoiding Liang Tian?"

"……Um."

Lin Yu admitted it sheepishly, and sighed, "My roommate knows her. They call her a 'rich, beautiful, and fair-skinned girl,' and think it's incredibly lucky that she's interested in me. Although I'm not insecure, my roommate has a point. She's from a well-off family in Jingzhou. How could I possibly let her come to my hometown in the countryside? If we're together now, it's already destined that we'll break up in the future, so there's no point in being together. It'll save you from heartbreak later, and it'll be awkward for you and your sister-in-law to face her parents."

Lin Yu looked mature and thoughtful.

Lin Xiao was once again surprised and moved.

I never expected that my younger brother would grow up so fast in just four months of studying at university in Jingzhou. He has completely shed his childishness and has really become a little old man.

Lin Xiao was speechless.

After a long pause, he simply scratched the back of his head and said helplessly, "You're so young, yet you think so much. Be careful not to go bald!"

Lin Yu chuckled at the teasing and grinned sheepishly.

Lin Xiao, however, fell into deep worry.

"This plot isn't going in the right direction!"

"Is my favorite ship going to have a bad ending?!"

……

Although the conversation with his younger brother resolved Lin Xiao's doubts, it did not soothe his heart.

Instead, my mood became even more somber.

Given how bizarre this matter is, it is far too early to draw conclusions.

So when he got home that night, Lin Xiao didn't mention it to anyone, not even his wife.

The next day will be the last day of the year.

The New Year's Eve galas of major TV stations started promptly at 8 pm—another chaotic battle as always.

Han Xixi is currently working at Jingzhou TV Station.

Lin Xiao didn't go to the scene to provide support; he stayed home with his daughter and watched TV, which was how the whole family celebrated the New Year together.

The New Year's Eve reunion at the small villa was very lively.

Although Han Xixi wasn't home, she was still able to participate in the family's New Year's Eve dinner on TV.

The only one who is truly gone is Liang Tian.

The little girl said she wanted to spend New Year's Eve with her classmates.

Her parents didn't interfere, after all, their child had grown up and was a proper college student.

Liang Tian got permission to go out and left in the afternoon.

However, dressed in a fresh and playful manner, she did not go to see any classmates or friends after leaving home, but instead took the subway directly to Jingzhou Agricultural College.

This school is not close to her home or her school.

But she had been there several times before, so she knew the way well and didn't even need to check the subway transfer routes.

At 5:30 p.m., Liang Tian arrived at the auditorium of the College of Agriculture on time.

There was also a plush toy in the bag as a gift.

This plush toy features the same cartoon character as the keychain she casually gave to Lin Yu in Nanzhou last year.

At the time, she just thought it was funny and that the monkey looked a lot like Lin Yu, both of them having a miserable look on their faces.

I later learned by surprise that this thing even had a name: "Unlucky Monkey".

Liang Tian thought to herself: Hehe, this is pretty unlucky!
In the months since the start of the school year, her relationship with Lin Yu has been quite strange.

Every time I come to see him, he comes out.

He could make all the decisions about eating, shopping, and watching movies, and he would obediently act as his little follower.

However, every time the timing was right, the atmosphere was just right, and I was looking forward to him saying something.

He would either scratch his head and remain silent, or utter some frivolous remarks that spoiled the mood.

After several such incidents, Liang Tian lost her patience. Each time she would come excitedly, only to leave feeling utterly angry.

However, lying in bed at night, I felt it was unnecessary.

Because she knew that Lin Yu was just like that—clumsy with words, not good at speaking, and simple and honest. It was normal that he didn't know how to use sweet words to make girls happy!

Honestly, I think that's what I like about him, he's different from all those glib and smooth-talking classmates around me.

This is a self-guided strategy.

Liang Tianmei would calm down quickly, never holding a grudge overnight, and would always eagerly go to see him again the next time.

After several attempts, Liang Tian resigned herself to her fate: waiting for Lin Yu to confess to her was probably hopeless, and rather than waiting until she lost her teeth, she might as well take the initiative while she was still young.

Liang Tian made this decision just a few days ago.

I checked the weather forecast, and it said it would snow on New Year's Eve.

My roommate said, "The first snow on New Year's Eve, wow, it's like God is urging everyone to confess their love!"

Liang Tian's eyes lit up after hearing this.

She immediately made a decision: to confess her feelings to Lin Yu on New Year's Eve!
I just overheard my brother-in-law saying that he's going to perform at the school's New Year's Eve party tonight.

She secretly brought a gift, wanting to give Lin Yu a surprise.

Thinking about what's going to happen tonight.

Liang Tian blushed deeply, yet felt an overwhelming sense of anticipation. (End of Chapter)