Transmigrated into a wealthy family's stepmother, I raised the villain into a sweet child.

The Cullinan came to a smooth stop in front of her, and Zhou Linxu got out of the car.

Jinxi went to greet her and asked, "What's this?"

Zhou Linxu said, "I brought some gifts for my parents."

Jinxi wanted to say this last night: Why does Zhou Linxu call his parents so naturally?

She said, "It can't be three cars, can it?"

Zhou Linxu replied, "There really isn't much. It was too rushed, so I could only buy some ready-made items. I'll bring some other gifts next time I visit."

Jinxi asked, "So what did you bring?"

"I brought a few bottles of wine, some tonics, and some odds and ends that Mom and Dad might need," Zhou Linxu said. "Take a look first, and if it's not enough, I'll have them send over more."

Zhou Linxu looked at Jin Xi, who was wearing strawberry-printed pajamas and looked exceptionally cute.

While they were talking, the people in the car had already unloaded their belongings one by one.

Even the vehicle was equipped with three people to carry the items.

Jin Xi exclaimed, "Enough, enough, that's really enough."

She said, "Didn't I tell you that you don't need to bring anything when you come over? Just have a meal together."

"It's our first time visiting, so we should observe proper etiquette," Zhou Linxu said. "Otherwise, my parents might have a problem with me as their son-in-law."

Jinxi could only smile and say, "Uncle Li, please take it upstairs. It's on the third floor, the one with the Spring Festival couplets at the door."

Then he reached out and pulled Zhou Linxu to move aside.

Zhou Linxu looked down at her hand gripping his arm, a slight smile playing on his lips. He asked, "What's wrong?"

Jinxi paused, and after making sure no one had heard them, she whispered, "My parents are... ordinary people."

Zhou Linxu didn't understand what she meant: "I'm just an ordinary person too."

Jinxi still said what she had prepared: "In their minds, there is no concept of sham marriage."

Zhou Linxu was speechless for a moment. He looked at Jin Xi, and his expression became somewhat unnatural.

Yes.

Although he has always been reluctant to recall this matter, he and Jinxi did indeed have a sham marriage, and there was a contract between them.

Zhou Linxu became a little uneasy and asked, "Excuse me, did I disturb your aunt and uncle?"

Only after Jinxi pointed it out did I realize how inappropriate it was to call them Mom and Dad.

Perhaps Jinxi never intended to arrange for him to meet her parents from the very beginning.

Jinxi looked at him suspiciously: "What nonsense are you babbling about? What I mean is, even though we're a fake couple, when we go upstairs later, can you be my real husband and wife?"

Zhou Linxu let out a soft "ah," and Jin Xi continued, "Besides, I've already invited you here, so what's the problem with it being a bother? I'm telling you this because I don't want them to worry; it wasn't easy for them to find me."

Zhou Linxu understood; it turned out they weren't upset about his sudden visit.

Jinxi said, "No matter what, you should behave well later so they won't worry about me."

Zhou Linxu nodded: "I will."

Jinxi repeatedly reminded him, "My parents are quite enthusiastic. If you don't know how to answer something, just steer the conversation towards me. If they offend you in any way—"

"I won't offend you," Zhou Linxu said. "They are your elders and parents. It's only natural that they are concerned about my character and want to ask me properly. I don't feel offended at all."

Jin Xi pursed her lips as she looked at him, but Zhou Linxu's expression was very sincere: "Xiao Xi, I won't let you down."

Sigh, that's not what she meant.

Zhou Linxu had already extended his hand to her: "Let's go, let's go upstairs."

Jinxi lowered her eyes to his palm, and while she was still hesitating, his large hand directly grasped her wrist.

She looked down and saw Zhou Linxu's fingertip slide across her palm before finally slipping between her fingers.

Their fingers are intertwined.

Although we've held hands and walked hand in hand before, we've never been this intimate.

Jin Xi tried to pull his hand back, but Zhou Linxu held it tightly. Sensing Jin Xi's hesitation, he tilted his head slightly and asked in a low voice, "What's wrong?"

Jinxi didn't answer, but just looked down at their clasped hands.

Zhou Linxu glanced at it as well and said, "Okay."

Jin Xi asked in confusion, "What's so good about it?"

Zhou Linxu released her hand and then naturally switched sides, standing on the outside: "It's raining now, you stand inside."

As they spoke, their fingers intertwined again.

Jinxi looked at the rain outside; it was a light drizzle, so light that it didn't even wet her clothes.

Moreover, the eaves of this old residential area are large, so the rain can't get in at all.

Jin Xi looked up at Zhou Linxu, who was taking a deep breath.

She said, "Zhou Linxu."

Zhou Linxu looked at her, and Jin Xi said, "Your hands seem sweaty."

Zhou Linxu coughed lightly: "Your imagination."

Jinxi said "Oh," and was about to say something when Zhou Linxu pulled her towards the stairs: "Let's go upstairs. They've all come down. Mom and Dad have probably been waiting for us."

Jinxi sighed, "Are you nervous?"

Zhou Linxu didn't say anything, he just kept holding her hand and climbing the stairs.

"Zhou Linxu, Zhou Linxu." Jinxi called his name: "Linxu, Xiaoxu, say something, don't stay silent."

Zhou Linxu said helplessly, "Please let me off this time."

Zan Zan is exactly like her, just as mischievous!

Jinxi couldn't help but laugh. She had been nervous, but now she was completely relaxed.

The two quickly reached the third floor.

The door to the house was open, and looking inside from the outside, you could see the house full of things.

Yang Hongyan and Jin Dahai stood in front of a pair of neatly arranged gifts, looking at each other in bewilderment.

Now, only Zan is sitting at the coffee table, unfazed, diligently peeling garlic.

Jinxi pulled Zhou Linxu into the house: "Mom and Dad, he's arrived."

Yang Hongyan and Jin Dahai both raised their heads. They had initially been scrutinizing Zhou Linxu, but after seeing him in person, they both understood why Jin Xi had taken a liking to him.

She is indeed exceptionally good-looking, especially in terms of her aura; she stands out like a crane among chickens in a crowd.

He and Jinxi looked like a perfect match, no matter how you looked at them.

Jinxi tightened their clasped hands, and Zhou Linxu then said, "Dad, Mom, hello, I'm Zhou Linxu."

Yang Hongyan said, "It's good that you're here. Please come in and have a seat."

Jinxi released him, turned around, and closed the door.

Zhou Linxu turned his head and waited for her for a while. When Jinxi closed the door and turned back, she felt that Zhou Linxu was like a large dog, pitifully waiting for her in the same spot.

Jinxi suppressed a laugh, thinking to herself, "It's really rare to see Zhou Linxu like this."

Zhou Linxu noticed her smile but didn't understand what she was laughing about.

Jinxi had already walked over and took his hand, saying, "Let's go, sit down and chat."

Zhou Linxu hummed in agreement and followed Jinxi to sit down on the sofa.

Only then did he notice that Zan Zan was wearing a long white T-shirt, which looked like a skirt.

He was peeling garlic right now, his eyes glued to the cartoon, while his father didn't want to watch a single thing.

Zhou Linxu said, "There are clothes I brought in that bag."

Jinxi glanced in the direction he pointed, walked over and saw that there were indeed two sets of clothes.

Jinxi said, "Baby, let's not peel it yet. I'll take you to change your clothes."

Zhou Yanqian said "oh" and knew that he had to give up the space so that his grandparents could properly interrogate Zhou Linxu!

Zhou Yanqian followed Jin Xi to change clothes.

Yang Hongyan and Jin Dahai exchanged a glance, and finally Jin Dahai coughed lightly: "That Zhou, Zhou..."

"Dad, my name is Zhou Linxu." Zhou Linxu said, "Lin means 'resolute' and Xu means 'order'. You can just call me Linxu or Xiao Zhou."

Jin Dahai made two "oh oh oh" sounds, and Yang Hongyan couldn't help but elbow him. He really couldn't even have a proper conversation.

Yang Hongyan chimed in, "Hey Xiao Zhou, you said you were coming, why did you bring so much stuff?"

The way those people came in just now gave them both a big fright.

If Zan Zan hadn't known Uncle Li, the two of them would have grabbed weapons.