8: Chapter 8 Confrontation

Wang Chunmei cast an approving glance at her son, “Your brother is right, why didn’t I think of that just now? You go reconcile with Song Yuan now, get married, and accept the gifts.

Their family can’t expect to marry a daughter-in-law empty-handed, can they? Don’t even think about marrying my daughter without a 500,000 betrothal gift!”

Lin Xueyao’s brows furrowed.

If she asked Song Yuan for a 500,000 betrothal gift and insisted on holding the wedding, he would definitely agree, and even be very happy.

But wouldn’t that be too easy for him?

He hadn't even apologized these past few days, and she wasn't going to give in easily.

However, she couldn't ignore her own brother’s situation.

They were siblings, and she definitely had to help him with such an important life event.

“Dad, Mom, Lin You, don’t worry about it.

I’ll figure this out, and I’ll transfer the money to you once I raise it.”

Lin Hai hummed, “You haven’t been a sister for nothing, but you need to be quick, don’t delay your brother’s important matter.”

Wang Chunmei added, “Three days, preferably transfer the money within three days, so the girl’s family doesn’t think our family is poor and can’t even afford this much.”

Lin Xueyao felt confident; Song Yuan was her last resort, and she was sure she could raise the money.

After seeing her family off, Lin Xueyao received a call from Xiao Nianchen, “Are you free this afternoon? I’ll give you an explanation for yesterday!”

Lin Xueyao’s anger from yesterday hadn’t subsided.

Why should she immediately agree just because he wanted to meet her?

She had to play hard to get, otherwise, he would think she was like those cheap sluts who could be coaxed into bed with a simple gesture.

To deal with men, you had to go against them, always stringing them along; what they couldn't have was always the best.

“I’m not feeling well, so I won’t be going out.”

Xiao Nianchen indeed took the bait and began to coax her, “Don’t be angry anymore.

I’ll take you for a drive and give you a gift as an apology.

Send me your address, and I’ll pick you up!”

Lin Xueyao’s refusal was also a test, “Since you have a fiancée, then let’s just forget about us.

I won’t be a mistress and break up other people’s families.”

Xiao Nianchen chuckled softly, “My princess, that’s just to humor my mother.

What engagement? That woman and I have no feelings for each other; we’ve only met once.

What kind of engagement is that? You come out first, and we’ll figure out together how to win over my mother and marry you into the Xiao Family!”

Lin Xueyao was tempted by his words.

If she could marry into the Xiao Family, that would be ideal.

Her brother’s 388,000 betrothal gift was nothing to the Xiao Family.

“Then I’ll send you the address.

Call me when you get here; don’t make me wait!”

“Yes, Princess!”

Lin Xueyao lost herself in the repeated calls of “Princess.”

After hanging up, she quickly washed her hair and put on exquisite makeup.

The dress she had been saving in her closet was a gift from Song Yuan when he got paid last month.

She changed into the dress and twirled in front of the mirror.

Just then, Xiao Nianchen’s call came in, “Come downstairs, Princess, I’m at the entrance of your community.”

Lin Xueyao sprayed perfume on her wrist, grabbed her bag, and happily went out.

Xiao Nianchen arrived today in a sports car.

Lin Xueyao’s spirits soared as she saw the cool sports car from afar, practically jogging to the car.

Xiao Nianchen’s attitude today was excellent; he personally opened the car door for her, “Princess, please get in!”

Xiao Nianchen also helped her fasten her seatbelt, then took out an exquisite small box and handed it to her, “An apology gift for the princess, please accept it!”

Lin Xueyao was overjoyed, sitting in the sports car, receiving gifts from a man, and being called “Princess.”

This was her dream life.

Such a beautiful box, it must contain a big diamond, right?

She opened the box and was momentarily stunned: a lipstick?

She picked up the lipstick and examined it thoroughly, trying to find a hidden item underneath, but there was nothing.

Disappointment instantly swept over her.

This was a bit unexpected.

Xiao Nianchen, a rich second-generation heir, only gave her a lipstick as an apology gift?

She usually found this brand of lipstick too cheap; Song Yuan would buy her better brands for her.

Xiao Nianchen noticed her slight displeasure but didn’t say anything.

“My friend owns a five-star restaurant that boasts the freshest seafood in all of Asia.

How about I take you to try it?”

Lin Xueyao was thinking about her brother’s betrothal gift and didn’t know how to bring it up, so she absentmindedly hummed in agreement.

Xiao Nianchen stepped on the gas, turned the steering wheel, and drove towards the Star Blue Hotel.

The car stopped downstairs at the Star Blue Hotel.

Xiao Nianchen tossed the keys to the valet and led Lin Xueyao inside.

Song Yuan was at the hotel to confirm details for the wedding venue.

As he entered, he brushed past the two of them.

Lin Xueyao was startled when she saw Song Yuan, then realized what was happening, “Song Yuan, are you following me? If you have something to say, you can say it directly; there’s no need for this tracking nonsense.”

Xiao Nianchen’s eyebrows raised, and a hint of surprise appeared in his eyes.

He had heard that Lin Xueyao’s ex-boyfriend was an IT guy, a senior engineer.

That sounded decent.

His stereotype was that he should be like those programmers at his company: a loser, greasy hair, nearsighted, black backpack, plaid shirt, thinning hair…

In reality, he looked quite good; he could even be considered handsome among men.

Too bad he was just a poor wage earner.

Xiao Nianchen suddenly had the urge to humiliate him.

“I heard you write code.

My company is currently developing a game and plans to cooperate with Gus’s Technology Department.

The prospects are considerable.

How about you switch jobs and come over here?

Whatever your current employer pays you, I’ll offer double, on the condition that besides completing development tasks, you also act as a driver for me and my girlfriend, at my beck and call.

How does that sound?”

Song Yuan originally couldn’t be bothered with them, but since those two were deliberately provoking him, he couldn’t back down.

“Planning to cooperate and already cooperating are two different things.

General Manager Xiao, you haven’t even met General Manager Gu yet, have you already started recruiting people under the Gus banner?

Does General Manager Gu know she has such an excellent partner as you?”

Xiao Nianchen was choked.

Song Yuan’s words hit him where it hurt.

He indeed hadn't met that female demon from Gus yet.

Gu Old Lady and his Old Lady were best friends, and Gu Old Lady intended to set him up with that female demon.

But the female demon’s schedule was highly confidential; he hadn't managed to arrange a meeting with her yet, nor had he had the chance to create an accidental encounter.

He could only pin his hopes on Gu Old Lady.

But Song Yuan was just a lowly wage earner, a workhorse.

What was there for him to be so proud of?

“You’re just a code writer.

It’s all the same where you write it.

The company’s collaborations have no direct bearing on your interests, and you won’t get any dividends if they make money.

You’re being a bit too nosy.”

Song Yuan smiled faintly, “General Manager Xiao is also an internet person, how can you not even have this basic common sense?

Those of us in this line of work are quite particular about our colleagues.

It seems General Manager Xiao probably doesn’t have many high-level talents under him.

Working with a bunch of rabble every day must be quite painful.

What kind of game are you making? It’s not one of those matching games that Old Ladys play, is it?”

Xiao Nianchen’s face turned from pale to red, then red to pale with anger, completely speechless.