146: Chapter 146 A Happy Family of Three

"Yuling, Yu Rou didn't ignore you on purpose, she just... has her own things to do. If you want someone to play with, you can come to me, or you can find your sister."

Su Yuling raised her head and looked at him.

His palm was very warm, and his gaze was very gentle.

Her heart skipped a beat.

"Okay..." she whispered, "Thank you, Brother Qin Lin."

Qin Lin withdrew his hand, picked up a strawberry, and handed it to her.

"Eat a strawberry."

Su Yuling took the strawberry and ate it in small bites.

The strawberry was very sweet.

But she felt that when Brother Qin Lin's hand touched her head, it was even sweeter.

"Brother Qin Lin," she spoke again.

"Do... do you like Yu Rou?"

Qin Lin was stunned for a moment.

This question was a bit sudden.

"I do like her; Yu Rou is a good girl."

"Then... then do you like me?"

Qin Lin looked at her.

Her eyes were bright, filled with expectation and nervousness.

He thought for a moment and said seriously, "I do, Yuling is also a good girl."

Su Yuling's face turned even redder.

But she didn't shy away; instead, she continued to ask:

"Then... then what do you like about me?"

Qin Lin laughed.

This child wanted him to praise her.

"I like your liveliness, I like your kindness, and I like how you help everyone with things."

"Yuling is very sensible; everyone likes you very much."

As Su Yuling listened, her eyes grew brighter and brighter.

"Really?"

"Really."

She smiled, smiling very happily.

But soon, she lowered her head again and whispered:

"But... but I feel like I don't know how to do anything. Sister Yu Rou can pick strawberries, help Sister Wanwan cook, and chat with you. I only... cause trouble."

Qin Lin looked at her.

So this child was feeling inferior.

"Yuling," he said seriously, "you aren't causing trouble. Everyone has their own strengths; you just haven't discovered yours yet."

"Then what is my strength?"

Qin Lin thought for a moment.

"You can help take care of your sister."

"That day when Yu Rou wasn't feeling well, you stayed with her the whole time and brought her water. That kind of thing isn't something just anyone would do."

Su Yuling was stunned for a moment.

"Really?"

"Really, and your observation skills are very good; you can notice things others don't. For example, you remembered how many strawberries had turned red that day even more clearly than Yu Rou did."

Su Yuling's eyes lit up again.

"So I have strengths too..."

"Of course you do. Everyone has their own value, and it's the same for you, Yuling."

Su Yuling looked at him, her eyes slightly red.

But she was smiling.

"Brother Qin Lin," she said softly, "you're so good."

Qin Lin smiled and handed her another strawberry.

"Eat up, then we'll pick some more."

"Mm!"

She took the strawberry and ate happily.

The two of them chatted like that. Although Su Yuling still did most of the talking and Qin Lin responded less, the atmosphere gradually became relaxed.

Only, every time Qin Lin looked at her, she would still blush.

She would still be nervous.

She would still not know what to say.

But she was already very satisfied.

At least Brother Qin Lin was willing to talk with her.

At least she wasn't so lonely anymore.

When leaving the Drivers Cabin, Su Yuling cheered herself up in her heart.

"Su Yuling, you can do it! Next time, be a little braver!"

But upon returning to her room, she lost heart again.

"But... but as soon as I see him, I get nervous. What should I do..."

She collapsed onto the bed, hugging her pillow and sighing.

"Why am I so useless..."

In the next room, Han Yurou was chatting with her mother.

"Mom, what color do you think Brother Qin Lin likes?"

"Black, probably. His clothes are all black."

"Then what food does he like to eat?"

"Braised pork, probably. He eats a lot of it every time."

"Then does he like..."

"Yu Rou," Han Qing interrupted her, "why are you always asking about Qin Lin's business?"

Han Yurou blinked.

"Just curious. He's my brother, of course I want to know more about him."

Han Qing looked at her, feeling that something wasn't quite right.

But her daughter's gaze was very innocent and clear.

She shook her head and didn't press further.

Maybe she really was overthinking it.

Everyone on the vehicle had their own thoughts.

Su Yuling hugged her pillow, thinking about how to go see Qin Lin again tomorrow.

Han Yurou lay on the bed, thinking about what excuse to use to go see Qin Lin tomorrow.

Han Qing looked at her daughter's back, feeling a faint sense of unease in her heart.

Li Ying and Su Yuran sat in the living room, continuing to chat about the major business of managing the harem.

Lin Wanwan and Xu Xue were in bedroom no. 004, rubbing their bellies and imagining what their children would look like.

And Qin Lin sat in the Drivers Cabin, watching the night scene rapidly recede outside the window, a faint smile playing on his lips.

...

In the following days, life in the RV entered a wonderful rhythm.

The Drivers Cabin also became the liveliest place.

"Brother Qin Lin, look at this cloud. Doesn't it look like a rabbit?"

Han Yurou leaned against the window, pointing at a strangely shaped cloud on the horizon.

Qin Lin glanced at it. "It does."

"Then what about this one? Doesn't it look like a puppy?"

"It does."

"Then this one..."

"Yu Rou," Han Qing smiled helplessly beside her.

"Let Qin Lin drive properly."

"The RV has autopilot, anyway," Han Yurou said righteously.

"Brother Qin Lin doesn't need to worry about anything."

Han Qing couldn't win the argument, so she could only look at Qin Lin.

Qin Lin shrugged, indicating he didn't mind.

Han Yurou became even more triumphant, continuing to lean against the window, chattering about various cloud shapes.

Han Qing looked at her daughter's joyful back and then at Qin Lin, a strange feeling welling up in her heart.

This kind of scene...

Really looked like a family.

The father driving, the mother sitting beside him, and the daughter chattering in the back seat.

Though they weren't in an ordinary car, but in a Doomsday RV.

Though this "father" was only two years older than her daughter.

Though the relationship between this "mother" and "father"...

Han Qing's face turned slightly red.

"Aunt Qing, what are you thinking about? Why is your face red?"

Qin Lin's voice pulled her back to reality.

"No, nothing." She hurriedly shook her head.

Han Yurou turned her head, looked at her mother, then at Qin Lin, and smiled meaningfully.

"Mom, are you thinking about something inappropriate for children?"

Han Qing's face turned even redder.

"Yu Rou!"

“Hahaha—”

Han Yurou laughed until she was doubled over.

"Mom, your face is so red!"

Qin Lin couldn't help but laugh as well.

Han Qing was both embarrassed and annoyed. She reached out to hit her daughter, but Han Yurou nimbly dodged and hid behind Qin Lin.

"Brother Qin Lin, help! My mom wants to hit me!"

Qin Lin stood in the middle, smiling and advising:

"Aunt Qing, forget it, forget it. She's still young."

"She's still young?" Han Qing glared. "She's 18! Still young?"

Han Yurou poked her head out from behind Qin Lin and made a face at her mother.

"I am young! In front of my mother, I'll always be young!"

Han Qing couldn't do anything with her and could only sit back sulkily.

But the corners of her mouth still couldn't help but turn up.

This kind of rowdy life was actually quite happy.

Just then, the door to the Drivers Cabin was pushed open.

Li Ying leaned against the doorframe holding a cup of hot tea, looking at the three of them with a beaming smile.

"Oh, a harmonious family of three, I see?"