Lin Jianguo was sentenced to seven years in prison.
After recovering from being "controlled" that day, the elderly couple found it hard to believe that they had personally exposed their son.
They couldn't just stand by and watch their eldest son go to jail. They begged the police, but the police handled the case impartially. They wanted to cause trouble at the police station, but they didn't have the guts. Finally, the old man came up with an idea: they had to go to Lin Zhibai. As long as Lin Zhibai stopped suing, Lin Jianguo wouldn't have to go to jail.
Meng Xiangbei knew what those two old men were thinking, so he wouldn't let them disturb Lin Zhibai's peace. He had someone threaten them, saying that if they dared to bother Lin Zhibai, he would kill them.
The two were timid to begin with, and they liked to bully the weak. Faced with Meng Xiangbei's forceful threats, they immediately became scared.
Within days, news of Lin Jianguo's imprisonment spread like wildfire.
At the same time, news also spread that Lin Jianguo was keeping a mistress, and that the mistress had a two-year-old son.
"It's them, they are Lin Jianguo's parents, you can tell at a glance they're not good people."
"How can there be such a person? The eldest son killed the younger son and then helped the eldest son cover it up for so many years."
"This isn't just favoritism, it's utterly heartless! Aren't they afraid their youngest son will rise from the ground and come after them?"
"That Lin Jianguo is no good. I heard that he took the job from his younger brother back then."
"He has a wife and grown children, yet he still goes looking for other women. This kind of person deserves to go to jail."
"If I were them, and I did something like that, I would definitely hang myself with a rope at the door."
When the elderly couple returned, they were bombarded with criticism from their neighbors, who showered them with sarcastic remarks.
The two were extremely proud, so they couldn't stand it. They rushed home, closed the door, and sat down on the ground, still shaken. After a long while, the old lady burst into tears.
"It's my fault. I'm the one who ruined those two brothers. It's all my fault."
The old man stood beside her, expressionless and silent, his eyes cloudy, lost in thought.
The setting sun cast its last rays upon the two men, elongating their hunched backs as if they had aged ten years in an instant.
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Upon learning that her father was in prison, Lin Ya was stunned, with only two words on her mind: "It's over."
From now on, whether she's at school or elsewhere, she'll be labeled a murderer and an adulterous man's daughter.
In the future, how could a man from a good family background marry a woman whose father-in-law is in prison?
As the news spread throughout Capital University, Lin Ya encountered more and more rumors.
She was even afraid to go to class. The strange gazes felt like countless needles falling on her, hurting her and leaving her feeling lost and helpless.
At Yang Hui's urging, Lin Wen pried open Lin Jianguo and Sun Xuezhen's closet and stole the money.
The old man caught them red-handed while they were stealing money.
The old man stepped forward to stop him, but Lin Wen shoved him hard, causing him to fall backward and to the ground, ending up in the hospital.
After that, Lin Wen disappeared without a trace.
The old man who was sent to the hospital became paralyzed and will spend the rest of his life in bed. Only the old woman is still willing to take care of him.
Sun Xuezhen also left. She admitted that she wasn't a good person either, but Lin Jianguo had killed her brother and sister-in-law and had an affair, which she absolutely could not accept.
At this point, the family was considered broken up.
Hearing this news, Lin Zhibai's emotions were not much affected. He took Meng Xiangbei to G City and to his parents' graves.
His parents were hastily buried together back then, with only a small grave mound. Because no one has visited their grave for many years, it has become overgrown with weeds.
Lin Zhibai and Meng Xiangbei together pulled up all the weeds.
Offerings were laid out, and Lin Zhibai burned incense and lit candles.
Meng Xiangbei knelt down with him and kowtowed three times.
"Mom and Dad, it's me, Zhibai. I've come back to see you." As soon as he finished speaking, tears silently streamed down Lin Zhibai's face.
"I'm sorry it took me so long to come see you. Will you resent me? I keep seeing you in my dreams lately, and I'm so happy. What I'm afraid of is that you'll never talk to me again."
“Mom and Dad, the truth of what happened back then has been revealed, and Lin Jianguo is in jail. I don’t know if you will forgive him, but I will not.”
"Mom and Dad, there's something I've always wanted to say to you. If, if possible, in the next life, let me be your child too, so I can be by your side and take care of you."
"Oh, right-"
Lin Zhibai took Meng Xiangbei's hand and intertwined their fingers, introducing him earnestly: "This is Brother Meng, the person I love. He takes good care of me and loves me very much, we are very happy."
Meng Xiangbei gazed at the grave before him and grasped Lin Zhibai's hand tightly: "Uncle, Aunt, I am Meng Xiangbei, Zhibai's lover. I swear, I will stay by Zhibai's side for the rest of my life, love him, protect him, spare him from wandering and being left without support. I will be his eternal support. Please rest assured to entrust Zhibai to me."
Meng Xiangbei kowtowed again.
The wind started out sometime earlier, gently swaying the branches and making a crisp sound, as if in response to something.
Meng Xiangbei and Lin Zhibai exchanged a smile.
-
Lin Ya eventually couldn't stand the rumors at school and dropped out. After that, Lin Zhibai never heard from her again.
Life gradually calmed down.
Lin Zhibai was busy studying. He told Meng Xiangbei about his plans, wanting to finish his studies as soon as possible and start working.
Meng Xiangbei is still busy expanding his catering business. He has already opened two chain stores and has used the extra money he has to buy real estate.
Lin Zhibai was busy, but he didn't forget the precious time he had with Meng Xiangbei over the weekend.
He still prefers to sit at that small cashier, smiling and greeting customers as they check out, providing service.
But today, a few unexpected people came.
The man was dressed in a sharp suit and wore glasses. He had a refined and gentle appearance, giving people a very comfortable feeling at first glance.
Beside him was a woman with delicate features, exuding a strong scholarly air and an elegant demeanor. She was holding the hand of a little boy of about three or four years old, with a gentle smile on her face, speaking softly to him.
Lin Zhibai glanced casually at the family of three who had just sat down, and his expression changed slightly.
It's Su Song!
Lin Zhibai knew that Su Song was married, which was why he was so disgusted by Su Song's previous entanglements and didn't want to see Su Song any more often.
Lin Zhibai's cashier area was quite conspicuous. Su Song looked up and saw the handsome young man who had just turned his gaze away and was settling the bill for a customer.
If he wasn't mistaken, Lin Zhibai's gaze just now was one of disgust.
Behind the glasses, a cold glint shone in Su Song's eyes.
"What are you looking at?" Wang Yuan asked, probably because he was silent.
Wang Yuan comes from a scholarly family. Several years ago, through her younger brother's introduction, she met Su Song. Under Su Song's persistent pursuit, Wang Yuan fell in love with this refined and elegant man.
Su Song treated her very well, was gentle and considerate, and would often create little surprises for her. Over the years, the two had a good relationship and had a lovely son.
Su Song withdrew his burning gaze from Lin Zhibai, gently tucked a strand of hair from Wang Yuan's forehead behind her ear, and smiled faintly: "It's nothing, I just saw a junior brother."
Su Song's actions were very considerate, and Wang Yuan blushed slightly, saying, "Where? Should we invite him to dinner?"
Su Song gently shook his head and said gently, "No need, I'll treat him to dinner another day. Today is just for the three of us, and we don't want any outsiders. You can order."
Wang Yuan didn't suspect anything and picked up the menu to look at it.
Su Song picked up his son, who was standing to the side with his arms outstretched, wanting him to hold him, and teased him. The little boy giggled.
His face didn't show much expression; he seemed to be playing with his son, but his peripheral vision kept lingering on the person at the cashier, who had captured his heart.
The dishes they've ordered arrived quickly; apart from the children's dishes, everything else was something Su Song liked to eat.
Wang Yuan orders food this way almost every time.
Su Song didn't express any opinion. He let Wang Yuan find food while he fed the child. The family chatted occasionally, enjoying each other's company.
To outsiders, they are a happy family of three.
After Lin Zhibai finished settling the bill for a customer, he noticed what they were doing and secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
Actually, Su Song's life is fine as it is; there's no need for him to cling to him.
Not long after, Meng Xiangbei returned from his outing. At his signal, Lin Zhibai called someone to relieve him for a while and then went upstairs.
As soon as they reached the second floor, Meng Xiangbei pressed Lin Zhibai against the wall and forcefully kissed his lips.
The boy let out a gasp, then became immersed in the man's domineering presence, a deep longing enveloping the two of them.
This time, Meng Xiangbei went on a business trip to S City to investigate the possibility of opening a branch there, which is why Lin Zhibai didn't see him when he returned on Friday.
It took Meng Xiangbei two whole days to return.
After a long while, Meng Xiangbei slowly released his embrace, his fingers tracing Lin Zhibai's slightly swollen red lips. He opened his mouth, his voice deep and magnetic, like a feather brushing against Lin Zhibai's heart, tickling him.
"Xiao Bai, do you miss me?" The man's gaze was intense, like leaping flames, reflecting Lin Zhi Bai's image.
Lin Zhibai, still slightly out of breath and with a slightly feverish body, buried his face in the man's neck and said, "I did."
A few seconds later, he added, "Brother Meng, I miss you, I miss you so much."
A moment later, Meng Xiangbei let out a low, pleasant laugh. Lin Zhibai was close to him and could feel his chest vibrating with the laughter, steady and powerful.
"Mmm, I miss you too. I wish I could drag you to bed right now." Meng Xiangbei gently pecked his earlobe, which made the shy Lin Zhibai bite his shoulder.
-
The boy in Su Song's arms had already been taken by Wang Yuan. He ate his meal with refined manners, seemingly indifferent, but occasionally his eyes would fall on the stairs not far away, a thoughtful look flashing in his eyes.
Lin Zhibai and that man have been up there for a long time, why haven't they come down yet?
What is their relationship?
He was initially happy to have unexpectedly caught Lin Zhibai here, but now these perplexing situations have left him feeling depressed.
Recalling the sudden smile that Lin Zhibai gave when he saw that man, and the obvious flirtatious glances between the two, a guess flashed through Su Song's mind.
"I'm going to the restroom," Su Song said to Wang Yuan, then got up and walked towards the restroom on the first floor.
Originally, there was no toilet on the first floor of this building, but Meng Xiangbei specially opened one for the convenience of customers.
At this moment, the toilet was located near the stairs.
Su Song went into the restroom and came out shortly after.
He looked up at the stairs, which led to the second floor. Perhaps because the two of them were in such a hurry to meet, the door was not closed.
Su Song lingered in place for a moment, and when no one was paying attention, he quietly went up the stairs.
He pressed himself against the doorway and, through his glasses, saw the two embracing.
The gaze behind the glasses turned completely cold.
The beast within was raging wildly at that moment.
Is this why Lin Zhibai doesn't accept him?
He had thought Lin Zhibai was aloof and superior, but it turned out he just didn't want to be with him. He had actually taken a fancy to the owner of a small private shop. Lin Zhibai was really getting more and more like a senile person.
In what way is Su Song inferior to that person?
Su Song went downstairs, his eyes behind his glasses were dark and brooding, hiding a crazy and sinister madness. It seemed that all it took was a trigger for this madness to explode completely.
From an angle unseen by Su Song, Meng Xiangbei slowly withdrew his gaze from the stairwell.
Su Song felt a strong sense of malice from this person just now.
Now that the Lin family's matter has been resolved, Su Song's matter also needs to be put on the agenda.
Lin Zhibai was clung to by Meng Xiangbei and dawdled for a long time before finally managing to go downstairs.
Su Song and his family of three have already left.
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"Dad, the food here is delicious. Can we come here to eat again sometime?"
The little boy, led by Su Song, looked up at Su Song with his cute round face, full of anticipation.
Su Song patted his little head: "Of course you can."
"That's great!" The little boy excitedly hugged Su Song's leg. "Daddy, I love you the most."
"Alright, Lele, stop bothering Daddy." Wang Yuan looked at the father and son interacting gently.
"Cousin, is that you?" A clear voice came from not far away.
He was a boy around twenty years old, with delicate and shy features, holding a book in his arms, and exuding the same scholarly air as Wang Yuan.
"Oh, it's Qingnan. Are you out buying books?" Wang Yuan greeted him with a smile.
Wang Yuan's mother has a twin sister who married a man surnamed Liang and had a son named Liang Qingnan.
Liang Qingnan is a student at Capital University. He has excellent grades and a shy personality. He is well-liked by the Wang family, and Wang Yuan has a good impression of him.
Liang Qingnan hummed in agreement, then looked at Su Song next to Wang Yuan, his cheeks slightly flushed, and smiled shyly: "Hello, brother-in-law."
"Hello. What books do you want to buy? Would you like me to help you choose some more?"
Liang Qingnan blinked and gently shook his head, "How can I trouble my cousin-in-law? I can manage on my own."
"Qingnan, it's just asking your cousin-in-law to help you pick out a few books, it's nothing." Wang Yuan was afraid that Liang Qingnan would feel embarrassed, so she took the initiative to suggest, "How about this, Asong, you take Qingnan to the bookstore, and I'll take Lele back."
"OK."
After Su Song nodded, Wang Yuan greeted Liang Qingnan before leaving with her son.
As Wang Yuan and her son walked further and further away, Su Song turned his gaze back to Liang Qingnan, and his aura changed instantly.
"Nan Nan, it's been so long, did you missed me?" Su Song's gaze was intense, and his tone was flippant.
As his gaze traced the angles of Liang Qingnan's features, if Wang Yuan had a deep impression of Lin Zhibai, she would definitely be able to see that her cousin and Lin Zhibai looked five or six parts alike.
t/n: Su song is disgusting...
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