35: Chapter 35 Skipping Stones

Lin Yu's lips curled slightly as he nodded in agreement, "Sure, I'll make time to visit your uncle and aunt in the township tomorrow."

Before long, the car pulled up downstairs at the company.

Lin Yu greeted Tang Man and Fatty, then moved straight to the driver's seat and pressed the accelerator, heading toward Ruiyuan Residential Compound.

As soon as he entered the door, the aroma of a home-cooked meal wafted from the entryway.

Su Manqin was dressed in simple loungewear, looking gentle and intellectual; Mu Wan was wearing a loose knit sweater, which added a touch of softness to her appearance; the nanny, Sister Zhang, was busy in the kitchen, and upon seeing Lin Yu return, she greeted him with a smile.

Dinner was very cozy, and after the meal, Lin Yu looked at the two women's slightly lazy demeanor and reached out, saying, "Let's go downstairs for a walk to help digest the food."

Ruiyuan Residential Compound truly lived up to its reputation as one of the city's top upscale neighborhoods.

As soon as one stepped into the grounds, the eyes were met with meticulously maintained landscaping.

Neatly trimmed precious trees were lush and green, low-lying flower beds were vibrant with color, and stone paths wound their way through the grounds.

Soft ground lights were embedded along the paths, casting a warm glow on the grass that shimmered like emeralds.

In the center, a water feature flowed with a gentle babble, mist drifting lightly, and paired with the well-arranged European-style pavilions, it felt like an idyllic paradise.

Occasionally, residents would stroll by walking their pets with elegant manners; the entire residential compound was quiet and sophisticated.

The three of them walked side by side, the evening breeze gently brushing against them, making for an incredibly pleasant experience.

After walking for about half an hour, they unknowingly wandered into the riverside park next to the residential compound.

The river surface was as calm as a mirror, reflecting the lights from the shore.

As the evening breeze swept by, it rippled with fine, sparkling light.

Lin Yu scanned the area, bent down to pick up a few stone chips and tile fragments of appropriate thickness, and weighed them in his hand.

"Watch closely."

His wrist dipped slightly as he found the right angle, and with a flick of his fingertips, the stone chip instantly flew from his hand.

"Tap—"

The tile fragment lightly touched the water, creating a small ripple, and then, using its momentum, it took flight again, landing on the water once more and bouncing repeatedly.

One, two, three, four, five, six!

After six consecutive skips, the stone chip finally lost its momentum and sank to the bottom of the river with a "plop."

Su Manqin chuckled, "You even know how to do this."

Mu Wan's eyes lit up, a rare look of excitement appearing on her face, and she reached out to snatch a stone chip, "My turn! Watch me!"

She mimicked Lin Yu's stance, tensed her face, and threw it with all her might—

"Splash!"

The stone chip plunged straight into the water without even creating a splash, sinking directly to the bottom.

Lin Yu and Su Manqin couldn't help it anymore and burst into laughter.

Mu Wan's cheeks flushed slightly, and she huffed in defiance, turning to look at Su Manqin, "Mom, you try. I'm sure you won't be any better than me!"

Su Manqin shook her head helplessly, picked up a slightly smaller stone chip, and gave it a gentle toss.

"Tap... tap... tap."

The tile skipped three times before falling into the water.

"Huh? What happened?" Mu Wan was even more puzzled and tugged at Lin Yu's arm, "Tell me, how did you guys do that?"

Lin Yu patiently explained, "First, the stone chip needs to be thin, and the angle needs to be flat—you can't throw it upward, nor can you slam it downward. You need to use a deft flick of the wrist, not brute force."

As he spoke, he demonstrated the detailed movements hand-in-hand.

Mu Wan was not one to give up; she picked up a pile of stone chips and tried again and again.

The first time, it sank.

The second time, it sank again.

The third time, she took a deep breath and, following what Lin Yu had taught her, gave a gentle flick of her wrist—

"Tap... tap... tap!"

It actually skipped three times in a row!

"I did it!" Mu Wan's eyes shone like a child who had just received candy, "I told you I could do it!"

After that, she got better and better at it, consistently getting two or three skips, and on the last attempt, she even managed a steady four skips.

She proudly lifted her chin and praised herself, "Hmph, this young lady learns things fast. Once I learn it, I've got it."

Lin Yu and Su Manqin watched her cute, proud demeanor and laughed even harder.

Ding! Mu Wan's intimacy +10

Current intimacy: 65

The three of them walked slowly back along the riverbank.

Just as they reached the building, Mu Wan stomped her feet lightly and whispered, "I can't walk anymore."

Lin Yu couldn't help but laugh; he wiped his hands and crouched down directly, "Get on."

Mu Wan's cheeks flushed slightly, and after a moment of hesitation, she leaned gently onto his back.

Lin Yu held her legs firmly and stood up, feeling completely at ease.

Mu Wan had a small frame and a slender figure, weighing less than fifty kilograms, so it was absolutely no strain for him.

Feeling the softness pressed against his back and the delicate, warm elasticity against his palms, Lin Yu sighed inwardly: This feeling... I could carry her all night without a problem.

"Giddy up~" Mu Wan, lying on his back in a great mood, couldn't help but whisper, acting like a spoiled child.

Su Manqin walked beside them, and seeing Mu Wan so genuinely happy, which was a rare sight, she felt a warmth in her heart.

It had been a long time since she had seen her this relaxed and happy.

It was truly her luck to have met Lin Yu.

After playing around for a while, Mu Wan gradually quieted down.

She suddenly noticed Lin Yu's large hand resting on her bottom, the warmth transmitting through her thin clothing, causing her heart to beat faster for no reason, and her earlobes quietly turned red.

Upon returning home, the three of them took turns showering.

Lin Yu was the quickest; he changed into his loungewear, came out, sat on the sofa, and picked up his phone to reply to messages from various beauties.

He then opened Douyin and gifted a wave of large-value presents to both General Manager Ding and Mo Niannian.

Not long after, Su Manqin and Mu Wan finished washing up, walked out in their pajamas, and sat down next to him to watch TV.

After watching for about half an hour, perhaps because she hadn't rested well last night and the evening walk had drained her energy, Mu Wan's eyelids grew heavy, and she kept nodding off.

She groggily hugged Lin Yu's arm, her voice soft and sweet, "I'm sleepy, let's go to the room to sleep."

Saying this, she pulled Lin Yu toward the master bedroom.

Lin Yu didn't refuse and rose along with her.

Su Manqin watched their retreating figures, opened her mouth, but ultimately said nothing.

She sighed softly, then rose and followed them.

The next morning.

After breakfast, Lin Yu told Su Manqin and Mu Wan that he was leaving and drove out.

He first swung by a gas station to fill up the tank, grabbed a receipt while he was at it, and then drove to the company.

When he arrived downstairs at the company, Fatty had already been waiting for a long time and took the car keys Lin Yu handed him.

"Fatty, drive," Lin Yu said as he sat in the passenger seat, giving instructions calmly, "First, go to a certain residential compound to pick up one of my girlfriends, then head to Muli Village."

Fatty's eyes lit up, and he quickly responded, "Got it!"

The car drove steadily, and it wasn't long before they arrived at their destination.

When a figure opened the car door and sat in the back seat, Fatty glanced through the rearview mirror and was instantly dumbfounded, his breath hitching for a beat.

The woman was wearing a well-tailored long dress, her temperament cold and glamorous, her brows and eyes as exquisite as a painting.

She carried an aura of an iceberg that kept strangers at a distance, and her beauty was incredibly striking.

Fatty exclaimed inwardly, "Holy crap! Old Lin is amazing! Another stunning iceberg beauty? This is too top-tier!"

Director Chu Yao's cold, clear eyes lifted slightly, scanning the inside of the car, but she didn't see that familiar figure.

She turned her head to look at the round-bodied Fatty in the driver's seat, her voice as faint as snow on a mountain peak, "Where is Lin Yu?"

Fatty pointed a chubby hand casually outside the car and grinned, revealing a simple, mischievous smile, "There! Your man is acting as a porter right now."

Director Chu Yao looked in that direction.

The afternoon sun shone on the young man.

Lin Yu was carrying two boxes of exquisitely packaged organic milk in one hand, with two bottles of high-end white liquor tucked under his elbow.

In his other hand, he firmly held two cups of steaming milk tea, walking toward the car with a relaxed stride.

Even though he was carrying quite a lot, he didn't look disheveled at all; instead, he exuded a sense of casual handsomeness.

Director Chu Yao's heart skipped a beat.

Her face remained that of an iceberg, but her earlobes quietly flushed a light red.

Lin Yu bent down to put the milk and liquor into the trunk; the door closed with a soft thud.

He then sat in the back seat with the two cups of milk tea.

Once the door was closed, he raised his hand and handed one of the peach oolong teas to Director Chu Yao.

The cup was slightly warm, and the sweetness was exactly to her liking, "Here, less sugar, no ice."

Director Chu Yao reached out to take it, her fingertips inadvertently brushing against his palm.

She gave a soft "Mm" and lowered her head to take a small sip.

The fresh, sweet tea fragrance spread across her tongue, diluting some of the coldness on her.

Fatty, in the driver's seat, widened his eyes and turned around abruptly, looking incredulous, "No way, Old Lin! Both of you have one, where's mine? Am I just a full-time driver, is that it?"

Lin Yu took a slow sip of his milk tea without even lifting his eyelids, his tone righteous, "You're driving, what are you drinking for? Let's go."

"Holy crap!" Fatty slapped the steering wheel with his chubby hand, looking heartbroken, "You favor women over friends! To be this much of a friend-ditching womanizer, I've finally seen through you!"

Lin Yu directly ignored his wailing, turned his head to look at Director Chu Yao, and introduced him with a smile, "This is my high school classmate, who is now moonlighting as a driver—Fatty."

Director Chu Yao looked up at the driver's seat, gave a slight nod, and her voice softened a little, "Hello."

Just those two words made Fatty feel flattered and honored.

He quickly waved his hands, "Hello, Sister-in-law! Hello, Sister-in-law! Just call me Fatty!"

Lin Yu nodded with satisfaction; this kid was quite sensible.

He took two sips of milk tea, casually placed the cup in the door's cup holder, and the next second, his movement was without warning.

He ducked his body, lowered his head, and nimbly slid under Director Chu Yao's arm, lying down and resting his head firmly on her soft thighs.

Director Chu Yao's whole body shuddered, as if struck by an electric current.

Her cold, clear cheeks flushed red in a "whoosh," spreading from her cheeks to her earlobes, and even her neck was tinged with a light pink.

Both shy and anxious, she reached out and pinched Lin Yu's arm lightly, scolding in a low voice, "What are you doing! There's someone else here!"

Lin Yu not only didn't get up, but he pushed his luck, shamelessly turning over on her lap, pressing his entire face against her warm lower abdomen.

Breathing in the faint, fresh fragrance of her body, he narrowed his eyes in comfort.

"Don't move, let me rest for a while." His voice was muffled, carrying a hint of stubbornness.

Director Chu Yao felt completely numb.

Her body was so stiff she didn't dare move; she was shy and annoyed, but her heart was beating wildly against her will, making her chest feel flustered.

Unfortunately, Fatty was still driving in front, so she couldn't make a scene and could only bite her lower lip, forcing herself to appear calm.

Fortunately, when she got into the car, she had specifically moved to the seat directly behind the driver's seat, so only a blurry shadow could be seen in the rearview mirror, and the scene below couldn't be seen at all.

Lin Yu's warm breath, through the thin fabric of her clothes, hit her skin, feeling both itchy and hot.

Director Chu Yao kept her body stiff, her hand hovering in the air.

She wanted to push him away but couldn't bring herself to; in the end, she could only place it gently on his hair in resignation.

Let him be...

She sighed inwardly and cast her gaze out the window.

Last night, Lin Yu had sent a message saying he would take her to Muli Village today, Fatty's hometown.

It was only about twenty kilometers away, so it wouldn't take long.

The car slowly drove out of the city, and the high-rise buildings were gradually replaced by fields.

Outside the window was an endless expanse of green cornfields; when the wind blew, it stirred up layers of green waves, carrying the fresh scent of soil and grass, making one feel inexplicably relaxed.

Director Chu Yao's tense body slowly softened, and her fingertips unconsciously combed through Lin Yu's short hair.

The frost in her eyes melted bit by bit, rippling with a tenderness she hadn't even noticed herself.

More than half an hour later, the car drove steadily into Muli Village.

Fatty's home was right along the street.

Outside was a simple one-story bungalow with a fresh meat stall set up at the entrance.

Fresh meat was laid out on the cutting board, and several villagers were gathered around buying it.

A middle-aged man with a lean build and strong, muscular arms was holding a sharp cleaver, nimbly cutting meat, weighing it, and calculating the bill with crisp, powerful movements—this was Fattys Dad.

Seeing an imposing Mercedes-Benz G-Class stop in front of his meat stall, Fattys Dad thought it was a customer from the city stopping by to buy meat.

Just as he was about to call out a greeting, he saw the driver's side door open, and a figure rolled out.

Who else could it be but his rascal of a son!

Immediately following, a man and a woman got out of the back seat.

The young man had a straight posture and handsome features, while the girl beside him had an aura of cold elegance and stunning beauty, like someone who had walked out of a painting.

Fattys Dad's eyes lit up; he immediately recognized Lin Yu, and a warm, enthusiastic smile instantly spread across his face, "Lin Yu is here!"

He didn't even bother with weighing the meat; he first shouted at the top of his lungs toward the courtyard, "Wife! Come out quickly! Lin Yu is here! And he brought friends!"

After calling out, he continued to smile and weigh the meat for the customers, but his eyes glanced toward Lin Yu from time to time, filled with satisfaction.

Lin Yu opened the trunk with his back hand and took out the organic milk and white liquor he had brought.

Director Chu Yao followed quietly by his side, and the two walked inside side by side—one cold, one warm, a dazzlingly perfect match.

Fatty's courtyard was very large and kept clean and tidy.

On one side were two persimmon trees, lush with foliage and hanging with small, unripe persimmons.

Beside them was a high grape trellis, with green vines climbing all over it, and clusters of green and red grapes hanging down, making one's mouth water just looking at them.

In the corner, there were also two fig trees planted, their fruits plump and tinged with a light purple.

On the other side was a small vegetable patch, where cucumbers, string beans, and leafy greens grew lush and green, full of rural vitality.

The main house was an old-fashioned two-story building.

There were four rooms on the first floor: the living room occupied two, and there was one bedroom on each side.

The staircase was on the outside, exuding a simple, down-to-earth atmosphere.

"Lin Yu! We've finally been waiting for you!"

A middle-aged woman, not tall—about 1.6 meters—with a round, fair, chubby face and a kind smile, walked out quickly to greet them; this was Fattys Mom.

She saw Director Chu Yao beside Lin Yu at a glance, and her eyes instantly lit up.

She looked her up and down, liking her more and more the more she looked.

"Auntie." Lin Yu greeted her with a smile and took the opportunity to bring Director Chu Yao forward, "This is my girlfriend, Director Chu Yao."

"Oh my! What a pretty girl!" Fattys Mom's eyes crinkled into slits as she smiled.

She took hold of Director Chu Yao's hand, her tone full of praise, "You are so beautiful, and your temperament is so good. Our Lin Yu is truly lucky!"

Director Chu Yao's cheeks grew slightly warm from her praise, and she softly and obediently called out, "Hello, Auntie."

"Good, good, good, come inside and sit!" Fattys Mom enthusiastically ushered the two into the house, and Fatty nimbly poured three cups of hot tea and handed them to the two.