30: Dad, Mom, look who I brought back!

Although Chen Rui didn't speak, the faint curve at the corner of his mouth already showed his attitude.

He indeed looked down on ordinary people without strength or background. Today, everyone present was an elder, so he reined himself in considerably. In his opinion, someone like him, favored by Su Qingxue, was naturally a dragon among men. As for the person Lin Yao found… most likely, he was just an insignificant character.

Father Lin and Mother Lin listened to these words, their hearts growing heavier.

They were already worried, and now, after being spoken to by Su Qingxue and her mother, they were even more anxious.

“Yes, Lin Yao is so outstanding. What if she really finds someone utterly useless?” Mother Lin grew more afraid the more she thought about it, and couldn't help but ask Su Qingxue, “Then… Su Qingxue, in your opinion, what kind of person is considered reliable?”

“Auntie, in this day and age, not to mention family background, one should at least be an awakened combat professional, right? The level shouldn't be too low; Level 20 is the bottom line. And they need a proper job, not someone just messing around in the abandoned zones.”

With each condition Su Qingxue mentioned, Father Lin and Mother Lin's hearts sank a little further.

These conditions all sounded so familiar.

Each one seemed to be describing their disappointing son, Lin Yu.

The atmosphere in the living room instantly became oppressive.

Su Qingxue seemed to realize she had touched on a sensitive topic and quickly tried to salvage it: “Of course, feelings are the most important! As long as his character is good and he treats Lin Yao well, other things aren't entirely unacceptable.”

Chen Rui also nodded along: “Yes, Uncle and Auntie don't need to worry too much. Even if the other person is just an ordinary person, as long as they are diligent and hardworking, life will always be good. After all, not everyone has the talent to become a powerful professional.”

His “comfort” was full of condescending charity.

The Lin family couple's expressions grew even uglier.

Just as this awkward and solemn atmosphere continued.

“Ding-dong—”

The doorbell rang.

Everyone in the living room froze instantly.

They're here!

Father Lin and Mother Lin exchanged glances, both seeing tension on the other's face.

“You sit, you are guests, I'll get it.” Father Lin stood up, straightened his clothes, and walked towards the door.

“Old Lin, I'll go with you.” Mother Lin couldn't sit still either and quickly followed him.

Su Qingxue's mother, Su Qingxue, and Chen Rui sat on the sofa, exchanging a knowing look.

This setup was like an interview.

Su Qingxue's mother lowered her voice and said to Su Qingxue and Chen Rui: “Look at how nervous they are. It's probably true that the person Lin Yao found isn't very good. Sigh, that girl, she's just too soft-hearted.”

Chen Rui didn't reply, he just picked up his teacup and gently blew on the hot liquid.

What kind of decent person could a young girl who hadn't even awakened find? He was only here today out of respect for Su Qingxue.

Su Qingxue gently patted her mother's hand, signaling her to stop talking.

She wanted to see what kind of person Lin Yao would bring home with such solemnity.

At the door.

Father Lin's hand rested on the doorknob, paused for a moment, then turned it and pulled the door open.

The figure outside the door came into view.

The next second.

Father Lin froze in place. He opened his mouth but couldn't utter a single word, the color draining from his face at a visible speed.

Mother Lin, who was behind him, swayed violently the moment she saw the face outside the door.

She desperately covered her mouth with her hand to prevent a sob from escaping, but tears streamed down her face like broken pearls.

The three people in the living room were instantly stunned.

What's happening?

Why this reaction?

Su Qingxue's mother was the first to give in to her curiosity. She leaned forward and quietly asked Su Qingxue: “Crying? Why is Sister Lin crying?”

Chen Rui also put down his teacup.

Crying?

Could it be… too excited?

A thought flashed through his mind: Could it be that Lin Yao's boyfriend is so excellent that he made her parents cry tears of joy?

What kind of person could have such an effect?

The son of Linzhou City's mayor? Or the heir to an S-rank guild?

Su Qingxue's mother clearly thought of this as well, her expression becoming complex, filled with shock and a hint of barely perceptible jealousy.

“Su Qingxue, quickly go see who it is!”

Su Qingxue was also filled with immense curiosity.

She and Lin Yao were good sisters and of the same generation, so getting up to look at this moment wouldn't be impolite.

She swallowed, stood up from the sofa, and casually walked a couple of steps towards the door, secretly peeking out.

Just one glance.

Su Qingxue froze entirely.

Her curious, amused expression instantly solidified, replaced by an extremely complex look, mixed with shock, absurdity, and disbelief.

How… could it be him?

In the living room, Chen Rui saw Su Qingxue's reaction, and his guesses became even more confused.

Even Su Qingxue, who was always so haughty, was this shocked?!

What's happening?

He sat up straight, adjusted his collar, and prepared to greet this important figure who could make both the Lin family and Su Qingxue simultaneously “lose their composure.”

What kind of person could this be?

Chen Rui's curiosity was piqued to its maximum.

The dead silence at the door continued.

Father Lin's lips trembled, and after a long while, he squeezed out two words from his throat.

“You…”

Mother Lin was already sobbing uncontrollably, her arm covering her mouth trembling violently.

A slightly hoarse male voice broke the silence.

“Dad, Mom.”

Chen Rui jolted.

Calling them Dad and Mom right at the first meeting!

This guy is not to be underestimated!

Su Qingxue's mother finally couldn't contain her curiosity and also stood up, looking over.

She, too, was stunned, her expression equally complex, a mix of shock, relief, and helplessness.

Just then, a lively figure emerged from behind the man in the sharp suit.

Lin Yao stood playfully with her hands on her hips, leaning her head against the man, her face beaming with an unprecedentedly brilliant smile.

“Dad! Mom! Look who I brought back!!”

This exclamation completely snapped everyone back to reality.

Mother Lin could no longer hold back, she leaned into Father Lin's arms and burst into tears.

It was Su Qingxue's mother who reacted first, breaking the awkward situation.

“Xiao Yu is back! What kind of spectacle is it for a family to stand at the door crying! Come in, quickly, come in!”

Father Lin and Mother Lin then seemed to awaken from a dream. They quickly wiped away their tears and, flustered, led their son, whom they hadn't seen in five years, into the house.

Chen Rui looked at Lin Yu walking in, feeling somewhat bewildered.

He quietly asked Su Qingxue beside him, “What's going on?”

Su Qingxue didn't look at him but pulled out her phone and quickly typed a line of text.

“He is Lin Yu, the one who caused a stir in Ninghai Province five years ago.”

Chen Rui's phone vibrated. He looked down.

Lin Yu!

Of course, he had heard that name!

The genius who awakened the Epic-tier profession Myriad Card Creator five years ago, yet willingly degenerated, obsessed with creating trash cards, and eventually broke with his family—that madman!