33: Chapter 33 Evening is afraid of thunder

"Ah!" Mu Wan shrieked in fright. Like a startled little rabbit, she threw herself into Lin Yu's arms, wrapping her arms tightly around his waist, burying her pretty face in his chest, and not daring to look up.

Lin Yu's heart softened. He immediately reached out to turn off the TV and gently patted her back to soothe her.

Su Manqin also hurried over, reached out to cover Mu Wan's ears, and said softly, "Don't be afraid, don't be afraid. The thunder will pass soon."

Subconsciously, she also leaned gently toward Lin Yu, her arm encircling both of them.

Tucked in the middle, protected by both Lin Yu and Su Manqin, Mu Wan's heart, which had been pounding wildly, gradually calmed down.

Lin Yu's steady aura was like an invisible barrier, making her feel incredibly safe.

But the thunder continued to rumble one after another with no sign of stopping. Staying in this position forever wasn't a solution.

Su Manqin spoke softly, "Wanwan, let's go to the bedroom to sleep; lying down will be better."

Mu Wan shook her head like a rattle, her voice tinged with tears, "I'm scared... I want to hold onto Brother Lin Yu..."

Lin Yu looked down at her red-rimmed, frightened eyes, and his heart softened completely, "Don't be afraid, Wanwan, I'll accompany you to the bedroom."

Su Manqin smiled helplessly and also stood up. Covering Mu Wan's ears the whole way, the three of them walked into the master bedroom together.

The large bed was spacious and soft.

In the end, Mu Wan curled up in the middle, with Lin Yu sleeping on her left and Su Manqin on her right.

Two warm hands gently protected her from the left and right, while broad chests and gentle breaths surrounded her completely.

I don't know how much time passed, but the rain outside the window gradually lessened, and the thunder faded away completely. The three of them, having been tense for most of the night, fell into a deep sleep, wrapped in exhaustion and peace of mind.

The night was gentle, and the room was peaceful.

Ever since her daughter Wanwan was born, Su Manqin would wake up at the slightest noise at night. Whenever Mu Wan turned over and kicked off the quilt, it was always Lin Yu who gently covered her back up, afraid of disturbing the mother and daughter; occasionally, when Mu Wan had a nightmare and whimpered softly, it was also Lin Yu who lowered his voice and patiently coaxed her, being unbelievably gentle, even more attentive than she was as a mother.

Lying on the bed, Su Manqin listened to the steady breathing beside her, and warmth surged in her heart.

With Lin Yu here, this home truly had the warmth of life, had something to rely on, and felt like a complete, warm home. She gently lifted the quilt, fearing to make any sound, and tiptoed toward the guest bathroom to wash up, not wanting to disturb the two who were still fast asleep.

Mu Wan curled up in the warm embrace, the tip of her nose lingering with a pleasant and reassuring scent, so comfortable that one wouldn't want to open their eyes.

Last night, with the thunderstorm, she was too scared to sleep and subconsciously hid in Brother Lin Yu's arms; now, the memory gradually became clear. She slowly opened her eyes, and what came into view was Lin Yu's well-defined profile. She was lying securely in his arms, and a sense of security enveloped her whole body.

Mu Wan's cheeks felt slightly hot, and her heart rate inexplicably accelerated.

Brother Lin Yu not only didn't mind her snuggling over, but he also kept holding her; his embrace was warm and solid, and it had a masculine scent. What made her even more flustered was that she didn't dislike it at all; instead, she was exceptionally attached to this closeness.

I... have I fallen in love with Brother Lin Yu?

Mu Wan asked herself quietly in her heart, then nodded gently, confirming this thought. She couldn't help but snuggle further into Lin Yu's arms, like a kitten that had found a harbor. Brother Lin Yu had always been gentle and patient with her; Mom would occasionally get angry because of her, but Brother Lin Yu always smiled and tolerated her, being even more considerate than a relative.

Ding! Mu Wan's intimacy +10

Current intimacy: 55

Although the sound was light, it instantly woke the light-sleeping Lin Yu.

He slowly opened his eyes and looked down, bumping into a pair of clear, spirited eyes. Mu Wan's face was fair and flawless, her features as exquisite as if she had walked out of a painting, and at this moment, she was looking at him with a bit of dependence. Lin Yu's heart softened, and he couldn't help but lean down slightly, gently planting a tender kiss on her smooth forehead, a faint smile at the corners of his mouth: "Why didn't you call me when you woke up?"

Mu Wan's heart pounded at this sudden tenderness, her voice soft and sweet, carrying the laziness of having just woken up: "Brother Lin Yu is too tired, I wanted you to sleep a little longer."

Feeling the soft body in his arms, Lin Yu was full of doting, but he also knew he couldn't stay in bed any longer; there was a pile of things waiting to be handled. He ruffled Mu Wan's hair, his tone gentle: "Then let's get up together, okay? I still need to work hard to give Mom and Wanwan a better life."

"Okay!" Mu Wan nodded vigorously, "I'll go wash up and get dressed by myself!"

"Wanwan is so good." Lin Yu praised with a smile, his eyes full of gratification.

He got up gently, returned to the second bedroom to wash up and change clothes, picked up his phone, and saw a message had popped up—assistant Tang Man had already arrived at the entrance of the residential area and was waiting. Lin Yu's fingertips replied quickly: Have you had breakfast?

Tang Man replied quickly: I have.

Lin Yu: Wait a moment, I'll go out after I eat something.

Afterwards, he replied to the good morning greetings from several beauties. When he walked to the dining room, Su Manqin had almost finished breakfast, and steaming porridge and side dishes were set on the table.

"Sister Zhang, give me a cup of hot milk, a fried egg, and two slices of toast." Lin Yu said casually. Just as he sat down, Mu Wan also finished washing up and walked out, sitting obediently by his side.

Lin Yu ate his breakfast in large bites, much faster than usual.

Su Manqin looked at his hurried appearance and asked softly: "Why are you in such a rush?"

"The assistant is waiting at the door; it's not good to keep her waiting for too long." Lin Yu swallowed the food in his mouth, his tone natural, "By the way, Auntie, your car is parked in the underground garage. It got covered in mud and water from the rain these past few days, and I haven't had time to wash it."

Su Manqin waved her hand with a smile: "It's okay, I'll drive it out to wash it myself when the road dries. You go do your business."

Lin Yu finished his breakfast quickly and said goodbye to Su Manqin and Mu Wan warmly: "I'm heading out, see you tonight."

"Goodbye, Brother Lin Yu!" Mu Wan waved her hand, her eyes full of reluctance.

"Be safe on the road." Su Manqin cautioned.

Lin Yu nodded in agreement and pushed open the door to leave home.

The cool morning air rushed towards him; the rain had stopped, but the sky was still overcast.

Not far away on the roadside, Tang Man's Audi A8 was waiting quietly. Lin Yu walked straight over, opened the car door, and sat in the passenger seat.

Just as Tang Man turned her face to speak, Lin Yu reached out and pulled her into his arms, planting a kiss on her forehead that carried the strong aura of the morning.

"Morning." His voice was low.

Tang Man's cheeks felt slightly hot, she gave a soft hum, started the car, and merged into the morning traffic.

The road was slightly congested; half an hour later, they drove into the company's underground parking lot.

The two got out of the car. Tang Man habitually wanted to walk towards the elevator, but was pulled back by Lin Yu.

"This way."

He led her towards the private garage next to it and pressed the password with his fingertips.

The heavy electric rolling shutter door slowly rose, and a row of spacious parking spaces suddenly appeared—two luxury cars were parked quietly inside, their aura imposing under the lights.

The rolling door fell, isolating them from the outside world.

"Let's take that one."

Lin Yu walked towards the Cullinan, pressed the unlock button, the car lights flashed, and he touched the rear door handle. The rear door opened, signaling Tang Man to get in.

He sat in the driver's seat, and the engine started smoothly.

Lin Yu pressed the sunroof switch, and as the mechanical arm gently extended, light poured in without reservation, turning the car interior into a flowing golden chamber. He casually selected a jazz version of "Fly Me To The Moon" on the Bespoke custom sound system, and the deep cello sound instantly enveloped the entire carriage, merging with the steady breathing of the engine, creating a sense of isolation from the world, quiet and lazy.

He turned and passed through the wide central aisle, his movements as calm as if he were in his own living room. Tang Man was sitting upright in the independent armchair in the back row known as the "Executive Seat," her well-tailored uniform skirt outlining her elegant curves. The sunlight hit her slightly curled hair tips, shimmering with a soft luster.

Lin Yu had no extra words, just leaned forward and kissed her gently. This kiss was different from the previous urgency; like the light outside the window, it carried temperature, slowly and firmly melting each other. His palm gently brushed over the seat control panel, and with a faint motor sound, the seat slowly reclined backward, turning into a comfortable small bed. The two figures overlapped in the spacious rear space, casting an ambiguous and harmonious silhouette in the light.

Music flowed, light and shadow changed. Lin Yu's fingertips traced invisible lines of poetry on her smooth skin, and every touch caused her to tremble slightly. Tang Man's hands couldn't help but reach out, her palms clinging to the cool car roof, as if searching for a solid fulcrum to carry the waves surging within her body. Her body twisted gently with the rhythm of the music, causing the car body to sway extremely slightly, as if this steel beast weighing more than two tons had become light in this gentle land.

Lin Yu's breathing became heavy, and a low roar spilled from his throat, as if long-suppressed emotions had finally found an outlet. Tang Man's gasps were intertwined, and sweat slid across her smooth skin, shimmering with a pearl-like luster under the lights. The air inside the car seemed to be ignited, and under the evaporation of sweat, it became moist and sticky. Lin Yu's gaze was somewhat blurred; in his line of sight, her body was full of breathtaking beauty, and every rise and fall of her breasts carried primitive vitality, making him somewhat dizzy, just wanting to hold this beauty tightly in his hands and not let it slip away.

I don't know how long it had been. When the last trace of palpitation subsided, the world seemed to return to its track. Lin Yu's "evil fire" was completely extinguished, replaced by an unprecedented peace and satisfaction. He held Tang Man quietly, feeling the rise and fall of her chest and her warm breath. Outside the car window, the sound of machinery from the distant construction site could occasionally be heard, but here, in this golden cocoon, everything seemed so far away.

Lin Yu opened his eyes and felt his body much lighter; even the air seemed to have been purified, fresh and sweet. He looked down at Tang Man in his arms; she was closing her eyes, with a faint, elusive smile at the corners of her mouth. At this moment, time stood still, and all things were lovely.

Half an hour later, Lin Yu got dressed, tidied up his hair, and wiped off the lipstick marks on his face and neck. He took a light sip of the beauty's lips and said gently: "I'll wait for you in the office."

"Okay, husband!" Tang Man replied lazily!

Lin Yu walked into the private elevator. The moment the elevator door slowly closed, the cold air from the central air conditioning rushed towards him. He didn't go to the location of the temporary office, but instead deliberately pressed the floor where the Administration Department was located.

The whole floor was spacious and bright; floor-to-ceiling glass windows let the outside daylight spill in without reservation, and the marble floor was so shiny it could reflect images, mirroring the busy employees coming and going. The Group's Administration Department was large in scale, occupying three whole floors at once, subdivided into three major sections—Secretarial Group, General Affairs Group, and IT Group. The hierarchy was clear, from directors, department managers, and group leaders to grassroots team leaders, interlocking ring by ring, with management as strict as a precision gear.

Lin Yu paced the corridor with his hands in his trouser pockets, his posture casual.

The Secretarial Group and the IT Group were on the same floor but were completely separated by heavy frosted glass and partition walls. On one side, it was so quiet that one could only hear the soft sounds of typing on keyboards and flipping through documents; on the other side, there were rising and falling phone calls and equipment debugging sounds. They were distinct from each other, not interfering with one another, and in perfect order.

As for the General Affairs Group, because of the complex affairs and numerous personnel, it occupied the two floors above and below directly. The office area was crowded with people; reimbursement, procurement, asset registration, logistics scheduling... various sounds were intertwined, a scene of bustling activity, full of the warmth of life.

Lin Yu's gaze swept over lightly, and he inadvertently saw that in a relatively quiet office area deep in the crowd, a slender girl was sitting quietly at her workstation, her fingers gently holding a pen, earnestly checking the asset list on the table. Her profile was delicate, and her temperament was quiet and introverted.

It was Chen Huihui.

It seems she had been assigned to the Asset Management Group. Lin Yu's mouth curled slightly, and he nodded inwardly.

Chen Huihui was introverted and not good with words; she was not suitable for work that required going out for socializing, public relations coordination, or other jobs that required being in the limelight. Staying steadily in a detailed, stable position like Asset Management was actually the most suitable for her.

And beside her workstation, a figure was busy running back and forth, handing her water and helping her organize documents, his face full of enthusiastic smiles, constantly finding topics to talk about. It was Fatty.

Looking at that attentive appearance, it was clear he had taken an interest in Chen Huihui.

Lin Yu didn't go forward to disturb them, just stood in the distance for a moment, chuckled, and withdrew his gaze calmly.

He turned and walked into the elevator, going to his temporary office.

Just after sitting down, a light and slightly hurried sound of footsteps came from outside the door.

Lin Yu looked up.

Tang Man stood at the door, wearing a capable professional skirt suit, her long hair tied up, and her makeup exquisite. It was just that her cheeks were slightly flushed, as if she had walked quickly all the way, carrying a bit of shallow panting, her eyes clear, showing no abnormalities.

She raised her hand to gently tidy up the stray hair by her ear, looked at Lin Yu, her tone natural and steady:

"Boss, I'm back."

Lin Yu walked to the leather sofa in the office reception area and sat down, leaning his body slightly backward, his whole person exuding a sense of laziness after just handling a big matter. Tang Man hurriedly walked over with a cup of warm water and handed it gently into his hands.

Lin Yu took the cup and drank two sips, moistening his slightly dry throat, placed the cup back in its original position, and then raised his hand to pat the empty seat beside him. A trace of sweetness flashed in Tang Man's eyes; she twisted her waist slightly, walked over with light and somewhat charming steps, and sat down next to him.