143: Chapter 143 Hello, Auntie

Lin Chuyan was already preparing to head to Yunnan Province.

The schedule was set for mid-May, but it would be good to go early to scout locations.

Plus, since the new album had already been recorded, it was time to immerse himself in a new role.

However, before leaving, there was one more thing he needed to do.

First, he needed to deliver the trophy his girlfriend won at the "Sound of Nature Festival," which he had accepted on her behalf.

Also, when he had previously visited his girlfriend's home, he felt it was too big and cold, and he wanted to get some greenery, but he was afraid it would die if no one was home to take care of it.

Later, he asked his senior, Zhang Wentang, who was an expert in this, and as soon as he heard, he gave him a pot of desert rose without a second thought.

He thought about buying one online, but his senior shot it down: "Those online aren't as good as mine. My pot is deep. Once you get it, water it thoroughly once, and then you don't need to water it again. Just water it once every three to six months. You must wait until the soil is completely dry before watering again, otherwise, the roots will rot."

Zhang Wentang gave him endless instructions.

It was perfect; he could drop off the plant before leaving Beijing.

He greeted the security guard and entered the residential complex with ease. This time, he noticed that the young security guard definitely recognized him.

He glanced inside; the security booth had everything, and it looked like the guard was eating sunflower seeds while watching a drama, which seemed to be "drama."

Good for you, kid. Living the good life, skipping 30 years of hard work.

He went upstairs, freed up a hand to enter the passcode, and walked straight inside.

Then he realized something was wrong—there was a pair of women's shoes on the floor!

Did his girlfriend come back?

That's not right. Xingxing should be at rehearsals for her next concert right now.

An ominous feeling surged in his heart: Oh no, it couldn't be such a coincidence, right? Oh no, he really should have told Xingxing before coming over...

The question is: shoes are half off, is there still time to put them back on and run away?

No, no, maybe it's the cleaning lady? Maybe he was overthinking it. Hmm, stay calm, Lin Chuyan, stay calm!!!

Then he saw a woman with a refined temperament standing three meters away from him.

At first glance, Lin Chuyan thought she looked very beautiful, though there were some wrinkles around her eyes. How should he put it? She was the type who, if she dressed up, might even get hit on by younger guys.

But at second glance, he realized that Ruan Xingyu looked too much like her—it was definitely genetics.

He hadn't heard that his girlfriend had an older sister. Since she was an only child, didn't that make this his future mother-in-law?

What should he say? Say something, Lin Chuyan.

He never expected that, despite usually being quite eloquent, his mind was racing with a hundred thoughts right now, yet he couldn't utter a single word.

Chen Wanyi, standing opposite him, was also a bit stunned. She had come to her daughter's house to clean up and was just about to leave when a strange man burst in.

So, at this moment, the benefits of being good-looking became apparent—if it had been anyone else, Chen Wanyi probably would have called the police.

But this young man in front of her was so handsome; he didn't look like a petty thief at all.

Look, he was holding a potted plant. Who goes to a stranger's house holding a potted plant?

Also, this boy had the house passcode? Xingxing told him? What was their relationship? To be able to share a passcode? Boyfriend and girlfriend? How long have they been together? When are they getting married?

Alright, she was getting a bit ahead of herself. It's just that her daughter hadn't been dating, and she had indeed been worried for a long time.

Just as Chen Wanyi was about to speak, Lin Chuyan spoke first, looking very obedient: "Hello, Auntie. I am Xingxing's boyfriend, my name is Lin Chuyan. I didn't know you were home. I'm so sorry to disturb you."

Rejoice!

It really was a boyfriend!

Not bad at all. He looked quite obedient and was very polite!

Hearing the word "boyfriend," Chen Wanyi truly breathed a sigh of relief—she had heard all the rumors online about her daughter not liking men, which had made her suspicious.

Now that the mystery was solved, her mood improved instantly, and she found Lin Chuyan even more pleasing to the eye.

Wait, he also looked a bit familiar.

She had been following the recent gossip news about her daughter, and wasn't it this very person in front of her?

She didn't expect it to actually be true...

Chen Wanyi smiled: "Come on in, don't just stand at the door. What's that in your hand?"

Lin Chuyan changed his shoes and walked inside: "It's a trophy I accepted on behalf of Xingxing. Also, when I came last time, I felt that since the house is often empty, it was quite cold. So I thought I'd buy some plants to decorate it. That way, when Xingxing comes home and sees them, she might be in a better mood."

Chen Wanyi took the potted plant from his hands: "That's very nice, how thoughtful. What kind of flower is this?"

"It's a desert rose. It's drought-tolerant and likes the sun. It's fine to water it only once every few months, so it's suitable for someone like Xingxing who is often away from home."

"You're so young, yet you know about plants? That's rare."

Lin Chuyan shook his head: "I don't know much. My senior knows. I asked him to help me pick it."

Chen Wanyi took every opportunity to praise him: "Good, you're an honest, good kid."

Lin Chuyan couldn't respond to that, so he just busied himself with the plant, watered it, and set it in place.

Then he sat down to chat and began to be questioned.

"Xiao Yan looks so young. How old are you this year?"

"25, going on 27."

Fearing that she might think he was too young, Lin Chuyan even stated his nominal age...

"How did you two meet?"

"Auntie, like Xingxing, I am also a Singer, and we met because of work."

"Oh, is it also at Zheng Hai's company?"

Lin Chuyan shook his head: "Auntie, I am not an artist at Tianxing. We met because I wrote a song for Xingxing."

He thought about it and felt he shouldn't be humble right now, so he spilled it all: "I have my own studio. Being a Singer is part of my work. Last month, Xingxing won the Annual Best Female Singer Award, and I won the Best Potential Newcomer Award. I can also write lyrics, compose, and arrange music. Um, I am also an actor, and my current focus is acting. After dropping off the flowers and the trophy this time, I'm heading to Yunnan Province to film."

This sounded like he was even busier than her daughter? But it's a good thing for young people to be busy...

To be honest, she had originally thought he was some D-list celebrity. After all, who runs to their girlfriend's house in the middle of a workday...

Now that she heard this, she felt more at ease, feeling that only in this way could the two of them last longer.

Very good. So far, Chen Wanyi was very satisfied.

"How long have you two been together?"

"Half a year..."

Lin Chuyan was all about telling the truth. As for whether his girlfriend would get scolded for "hiding it for half a year," emmm... he could only wish her luck.

He thought about it and added: "Around the New Year, I even entrusted Xingxing to bring some spicy sausages to you and Uncle."

Chen Wanyi's eyes lit up: "So it was you who sent them? Thank you, they were quite delicious. Her dad and I both liked them."

Then she thought of something: "Oh, wow! She told me they were from a 'good friend'!"

Emmm... it seemed he had accidentally delivered another assist.

Lin Chuyan indicated that this was really not intentional.

Then he saw Auntie take out her phone and send a voice message to Ruan Xingyu: "Xingxing, I'm chatting with your good friend at home."

She emphasized the words "good friend." Very heavily.

Lin Chuyan listened silently without saying anything, with only six words in his heart:

Ruan Xingyu, you're doomed.