nycdaug Chapter 132 Only a few companies
Chapter 132 Only a few companies
"Mom, this should be it, 403..."
"What did you buy that's so expensive? Go and return it right now! You don't make any money, all you do is waste money!" a man said angrily.
"I didn't, this was bought for..." the woman quickly explained.
"I don't care who you bought it for, if you don't return it today, don't come back." The man interrupted her before she could finish speaking, and then closed the door.
The woman was left alone outside, knocking on the door with a sorrowful expression.
"Zhang Ming, open the door! Let me explain! This is for Mom, not for me. Zhang Ming, Zhang Ming."
When Lin Xi and her group arrived, they saw this scene and their expressions instantly turned cold, with visible anger flashing between their brows, especially Lin's father.
Lin's mother was on the verge of tears, and called out in a choked voice, "Xiaoyue."
Hearing the all-too-familiar voice behind her, the woman turned around abruptly, a smile instantly forming on her face.
"Mom, Dad, why did you come? You didn't even tell me so I could have picked you up."
"No need, there's still Xiaoxi and your brother, what are you doing..." Lin's mother looked at her daughter who was forcing a smile and could only pretend not to know, but her voice trembled slightly.
“I just came back from shopping and forgot my keys. I’ll call Zhang Ming now and ask him to open the door.”
As she spoke, Lin Yue picked up her phone...
"What, all the refunds are processed?"
"Zhang Ming, my mom and the others are here. Could you open the door? I forgot my keys."
"Okay, got it."
Hearing the other party's reply, Lin Yue breathed a silent sigh of relief.
"Mom, he'll be here to open the door soon."
As soon as Lin Yue finished speaking, the door was opened.
Zhang Ming greeted them warmly, "Dad, Mom, you're here! Why didn't you tell me sooner? Otherwise, Yueyue and I would have come to pick you up."
"No need, no need, we're just passing through on our trip and thought we'd stop by for a look around," said Mr. Lin as he sat down, without saying anything to Mrs. Lin.
"Hey, where's Xiaobao? I don't see her."
"She's playing with her toys in the room. I'll go get her." Zhang Ming said with a smile as he went into the room.
Lin Xi glanced in her father's direction and found that he was looking over as well. The two looked at each other for a second and nodded.
"Mom and Dad, and your sister-in-law, have some water. You must be tired after coming all this way. Sit down and rest for a while. I'll go cook."
Lin Yue poured water and handed it to them one by one. Her sleeves inadvertently slipped up, revealing some bruises. She quickly pulled her sleeves down.
A fleeting chill crossed Lin Xi's eyes, but it quickly vanished.
"No need to rush, it's still early, no need to eat right away. Come sit down and chat with Mom." Lin's mother pulled Lin Yue to sit beside her, holding her hand with a look of heartache.
Looking at her mother's concerned eyes, Lin Yue felt a surge of grievances welling up inside her. She quickly picked up the water glass in front of her, took a small sip, and suppressed the bitterness in her heart.
“Yes, Mom and Dad have come all this way, so you should spend more time chatting with them. I’ll go cook.” Zhang Ming came out carrying the child, a smile on his face.
"Auntie~ ya, dudu~ gugu~ no no~" Zhang Shiyu blinked her big eyes and called out haltingly, her little face occasionally smiling, she was incredibly cute.
Lin Xi looked at the soft and cuddly girl and her heart melted. She quickly went to greet her, "Little Bao, come here, let Auntie give you a hug. You're getting cuter and cuter."
Zhang Ming glanced at Lin Yue, then went to the kitchen to cook, playing the role of a good husband.
Lin Xi noticed that Lin Yue trembled when she met Zhang Ming's gaze, but quickly calmed down.
"Sister, come over here." Lin Xi pulled her into the room, closed the door, and immediately lifted up her wide sleeves.
One arm was covered with dense bruises, which showed that they had been there for some time, and there were also new wounds mixed in.
Lin Xi's hand trembled slightly as she lifted up the other sleeve again, revealing another bruise. As her clothes and pants were completely lifted, Lin Xi's expression became increasingly calm, but Lin Yue could clearly feel the air pressure around her dropping.
"Xixi, I bumped into this by accident. You know I often get bumps and bruises," Lin Yue explained stiffly, putting the clothes down.
"Sis, you can fool Mom, but do you think you can hide it from me?"
"I...I really...I'm fine, oh well, don't worry about it."
"Sister, are you worried about Shiyu?"
Lin Yue's gaze darted away, but seeing Lin Xi's persistent look, she finally spoke.
“I know I deserve what I have, but I have no choice. I don’t have a job, and if we get divorced, I definitely won’t get custody of the child. Besides, he’s been good to the child. If we get divorced, the child will have to live with a single parent. I don’t want her to go through that,” Lin Yue said, tears streaming down her face.
"I really have no choice, sister. I don't know what to do. He beats me or scolds me every day. My body is covered with the marks of his hurt, but what can I do? I can't bear to part with Shiyu. She is my life."
Lin Xi watched her hysterical growl, a tear streaming down her face, and hugged her tenderly.
Lin Yue sobbed in Lin Xi's arms, trying to suppress her emotions.
Lin Xi gently patted her back, and after she calmed down a bit, she spoke.
"Sister, I can help you."
"Don't try to comfort me. You're not even healthy yourself, and you're trying to help me."
“That was before. Look at my body now, it’s even better than my brother’s. He can’t beat me now.” Lin Xi said, gesturing as she spoke.
Lin Yue was amused by her words, and the sadness on her face lessened a bit.
"Really, sis, I succeeded in starting my own business before, and I opened a few companies. I can arrange for you to work at one of them. I trust you to help with the management. Consider it helping me out. I'll pay you whatever salary you want. Wouldn't that make custody a breeze?"
Seeing Lin Xi's serious expression, Lin Yue asked uncertainly, "You've only opened a few companies? You're really not kidding?"
"At a time like this, how could I possibly joke with you? How about this, I'll arrange a lawyer for you first. Wait a moment, I'll make a call."
After Lin Xi finished speaking, she dialed Yan Lu's number.
"Miss Xixi, what's wrong? Is there any new arrangement?" A familiar, deep voice came from the other end of the phone.
"There is something I need your help with in my sister's divorce case. Would that be convenient for you?" Lin Xi replied directly.
"Answer it, the big boss has spoken."
"Then I'll give the phone to my sister, and you can talk to her," Lin Xi said, handing the phone to Lin Yue.
Lin Yue answered the phone with some disbelief, "Hello, yes, this is..."
Ten minutes passed...