88: Chapter 88 Eating Breakfast

Hearing this question, Lin Yi was suddenly struck by embarrassment.

How was he supposed to answer that?

Why are you so good to me?

Because I have a system!

Because you are my bound target!

Of course, it is also because you are beautiful, with long legs and wavy hair.

But none of these reasons could be spoken aloud.

The favorability rating was at a critical point right now.

If he answered poorly and caused the favorability to drop, it would not be easy to raise it again.

But if he answered well, he might be able to use this to open Chen Yao's heart and truly enter her inner world.

Wait, enter her inner world? Lin Yi suddenly thought of something.

"System, I want to redeem an opportunity to listen to Chen Yao's inner thoughts!"

Although a woman's heart is as deep as the ocean, I have a cheat code!

No matter how impressive your defenses are, I can pull them out by the roots!

"Ding, host's intention detected, redeeming now..."

"Ding, redemption successful, 15 points consumed."

As the system's prompt sounded, Chen Yao's truest thoughts appeared in Lin Yi's mind.

Lin Yi had not expected that this girl, who looked so strong on the outside, was actually the same as other girls on the inside.

The so-called strong exterior was merely her disguise.

What had been supporting her all along was her sense of responsibility toward her mother and younger sister.

"Actually, ever since I learned about your family's situation, I have seen how difficult things are for you."

Lin Yi composed his emotions and said gently.

"Your mother is sick and needs so much money."

"Your younger sister is still in school and cannot help much."

"Actually, I could tell from what Li Zhuoran said to you back then."

"If you had not been driven to a dead end, you would never have thought of borrowing money from him."

"For the sake of this family, you were even willing to sacrifice everything of your own."

"Seeing you like this, my heart aches for you."

Hearing these words, Chen Yao's heart trembled.

She had not expected that Lin Yi truly understood her.

Lin Yi paused and continued.

"And as for me, I don't have much to show for myself."

"Except for having a lot of money."

"So I thought, if I can help you, I will."

"Of course, you do not need to keep dwelling on this."

"To me, this money is not important at all; it is just a drop in the bucket."

"What is truly important is being able to ensure you do not have to suffer so much in the future."

"To allow you to live a relaxed and happy life."

Chen Yao's eyes became moist. After hearing what Lin Yi said, the tears she had held back for so long could no longer be contained.

Leaning in Lin Yi's arms, she released all the helplessness and worry she had been carrying inside for so long along with her tears.

Lin Yi's image in her heart instantly grew much taller.

"Lin Yi... It is so good to have you..."

When she was very young, Chen Yao's parents divorced.

That irresponsible father never cared about the three of them—mother and daughters—after that.

It was as if he had vanished from the face of the earth.

Therefore, the sisters Chen Yao and Chen Fei had never felt fatherly love growing up.

For some reason, Chen Yao now felt a sense of security from Lin Yi that was as reassuring as a father's.

Chen Yao: Favorability +5 points.

Chen Yao: Favorability +5 points.

Chen Yao: Favorability +5 points.

Current favorability: 95 points.

"Ding, increase in favorability of bound target Chen Yao detected, congratulations to the host for obtaining 15 points."

He had just spent 15 points to redeem the opportunity to listen to Chen Yao's inner thoughts; he had not expected to earn the spent points back so quickly.

And looking at this trend, it would not be long before Chen Yao's favorability reached 100 points.

However, today was not very convenient.

Ye Shuangshuang and Chen Fei were both in the guest room next door.

That little vinegar jar Ye Shuangshuang would definitely be unhappy if she found out.

Besides, Chen Fei was also his bound target.

If she found out he became her brother-in-law, would he still be able to raise her favorability in the future? No, no, this matter needs careful consideration!

Feeling the soft, fragrant body in his arms, Lin Yi forcibly suppressed the lustful fire rising in his lower abdomen.

"Yao-Yao, do you still feel uncomfortable?"

Lin Yi hurriedly changed the subject, reaching out to pick up the pajamas at the door and draped them over Chen Yao.

Chen Yao wiped her tears, got up from Lin Yi's arms, and buttoned up her clothes.

"I am already much better."

Seeing that Chen Yao was dressed, Lin Yi finally turned on the lights.

He saw that Chen Yao's cheeks were flushed, though he did not know if it was because of the alcohol or shyness.

"Alright, I am fine now, you go to sleep..."

Recalling the scene of them together just now, Chen Yao felt a bit embarrassed.

This was the first time she had been this close to a man.

Lin Yi nodded and walked slowly toward the door.

"Alright, then I will go upstairs first."

"If you feel unwell again later, just call me!"

Chen Yao, with a shy expression, saw Lin Yi out of the room.

After Lin Yi left, Chen Yao lay on the bed and gradually fell asleep.

In her dreams, they were all scenes of Lin Yi holding her in his arms.

The next morning, Lin Yi got up and walked downstairs, finding the three girls already sitting together, eating breakfast happily.

"Morning, Lin Yi!"

Chen Yao was the first to greet Lin Yi.

"Brother Lin Yi, you are awake! Come and eat, the fried dough sticks Sister Shuangshuang bought are still hot!"

Chen Fei picked up a fried dough stick and placed it on an empty plate, signaling Lin Yi to sit over.

Ye Shuangshuang scooped a bowl of porridge and placed it next to the fried dough sticks.

"This pumpkin porridge was specially cooked for you by Fei-Fei, you should try it too, it is quite delicious."

Chen Fei's little face turned red.

"No way... I was just worried that my sister drank too much last night... so I thought I would cook a bowl of porridge in the morning to warm her stomach."

Ye Shuangshuang raised an eyebrow.

"Then why did you ask me this morning whether Lin Yi likes sweet or savory porridge?"

Chen Fei stammered, her little hands tightly clutching her sleeves.

"Oh... That was just..."

Chen Yao had also guessed her younger sister Chen Fei's feelings for Lin Yi and covered her mouth to giggle.

But her smile carried a hint of embarrassment and helplessness.

Lin Yi saw this, hurriedly sat down, took a bite of the fried dough stick, and then a sip of the porridge.

"Not bad, not bad, delicious!"

"Everything is delicious!"

Ye Shuangshuang gave him a playful glare, teasing.

"I did not fry these dough sticks myself. If you want to praise someone, go praise the proprietress who fried them yourself!"

Lin Yi laughed sheepishly and sped up his eating.

"Hehe, um... I have class in a while!"

"I already skipped class for a day yesterday; it would not be right to skip again today."

After saying this, he quickly swallowed the dough sticks and porridge in a few bites.

He did not even care if it was hot or not.

"I am done, you all eat slowly, I am going to class!"

Sensing that the atmosphere was a bit subtle, Lin Yi hurriedly slipped away.

He drove in the direction of the school.

By the time Lin Yi arrived at the classroom, the bell for class rang.

"Old Lin, you are here. I thought you were going to skip class today too!"

He Linwei shifted to the side, clearing a seat for Lin Yi.

Just as Lin Yi sat down, Hu Kai leaned in mysteriously.

"Old Lin, guess who we ran into at the dormitory entrance this morning?"