157: Chapter 157 Can I Take the Initiative?

This child, how could she think of this?

But what shocked her even more was that she was actually seriously considering the possibility.

If... if she really couldn't get pregnant...

If Yu Rou could get pregnant...

Then they'd still be one family, wouldn't they?

She shook her head, trying to shake off the thought.

But the idea was like it had taken root; she couldn't get rid of it no matter what.

She thought back to their time on the vehicle lately.

Even though Qin Lin was very good to her and everyone was polite, she always had a knot in her heart.

She wasn't pregnant.

Su Yuran was pregnant, Lin Wanwan was pregnant, Xu Xue was pregnant, and even Li Ying was pregnant.

Only she wasn't.

Moreover, her daughter hadn't made any contributions either.

It felt like the two of them hadn't given anything, yet they were enjoying the results of everyone else's efforts.

This left a bitter taste in her mouth.

While Su Yuling hadn't contributed much either, her older sister was pregnant.

Every time she saw them stroking their bellies and discussing parenting, she would subconsciously avoid them.

Every time she heard the System issue rewards because someone was pregnant, her heart would ache with envy.

She knew Qin Lin didn't care about that.

But what about the others?

What would they think?

“Isn't Sister Han Qing just a doctor? She hasn't made any special contributions.”

“She's already thirty-seven; it's normal she can't get pregnant.”

“Her daughter is young, though, what a pity...”

No one said these words out loud, but Han Qing always felt they must have thought them.

What did she even count for on this vehicle?

Relying on her relationship with Qin Lin?

But how long could such a relationship last?

If she never got pregnant, would Qin Lin still treat her the way he did now?

She didn't know.

That was why she had those thoughts about her daughter's words.

If Yu Rou could get pregnant...

Then the child would still belong to their Han family.

Yu Rou was her daughter, and it would be Yu Rou's child.

Rounding it off, it would basically be her child too.

And if Yu Rou and Qin Lin were together...

Then she wouldn't have to worry about her daughter being lonely.

Mother and daughter could be together...

Han Qing closed her eyes, not daring to think further.

But the idea had already taken deep root in her heart.

...

In the Drivers Cabin, Qin Lin was leaning back on the sofa, looking at the holographic screen in front of him.

After the RV was upgraded, the layout of the Drivers Cabin had also changed.

The originally monotonous driver and passenger seats had been transformed into a small living room.

There was a comfortable L-shaped sofa and a height-adjustable coffee table.

There was also a large screen on the wall that could be used to check System information or play entertainment content.

Though the space wasn't large, it was fully functional, cozy, and comfortable.

Leaning on the sofa, Qin Lin pulled up the System interface to check the various data of the RV.

He nodded with satisfaction.

The current RV hardly required him to do anything anymore.

Autopilot, smart maintenance, automatic defense... everything was fully automated.

He, the 'driver', had instead become the person with the most free time.

The door clicked softly.

Qin Lin looked up and saw Han Yurou poking half her head in.

“Brother Qin Lin, are you busy?”

“Not busy, come in.”

Han Yurou pushed the door open and walked in.

She was still wearing that white bikini.

Over it, she wore a translucent gauze cover-up.

Her wet hair was draped over her shoulders, and her whole person radiated the fresh scent of having just bathed.

Qin Lin's gaze lingered on her for a second before shifting away.

“Why did you come down? Weren't you swimming?”

“I got tired of swimming and wanted to rest a bit.”

Han Yurou sat down beside him naturally.

“Besides, it's too sunny up there.”

Qin Lin smiled.

“There's a protective shield; you won't get a tan.”

“It's still too bright.”

Han Yurou leaned back into the sofa, moving a bit closer to him.

“It's more comfortable here.”

Qin Lin didn't move away.

The two of them sat there like that, watching the data flickering on the holographic screen.

After a while, Han Yurou spoke up.

“Brother Qin Lin, which sister on the vehicle do you think is the most beautiful?”

Qin Lin was stunned for a moment and turned to look at her.

“Why are you asking that?”

“Just curious.”

Han Yurou blinked.

“Just tell me.”

Qin Lin thought about it.

“They're all beautiful.”

“That's a perfunctory answer!” Han Yurou curled her lip. “There must be one who's the most beautiful.”

“There really isn't,” Qin Lin said seriously.

“Everyone has their own beauty; there's no way to compare.”

Han Yurou tilted her head to look at him.

“Then... who do you think has the best body?”

Qin Lin: “...”

Was this girl here to conduct a survey today?

“Yu Rou, what are you trying to do?”

“I just want to know. You must have some evaluations in your heart when you look at us normally.”

Qin Lin smiled helplessly.

“Fine, since you want to know so badly...”

He paused.

“Li Ying has the best body proportions, your mother is the most mature, Yuran is the most elegant, Wanwan is the gentlest, Xu Xue has the most 'pure desire' vibe, Yuling is the most innocent, and you...”

He stopped.

Han Yurou's eyes were sparkling.

“And me?”

Qin Lin looked at her and suddenly smiled.

“You are the most lively.”

Han Yurou was stunned for a moment, then puffed out her cheeks.

“Just that? Isn't that still perfunctory?”

Qin Lin laughed and shook his head.

“It's not perfunctory. Being lively is your greatest trait and also your most beautiful aspect.”

Listening to him, Han Yurou's face turned slightly red.

“Then... do you like lively girls?”

Qin Lin looked at her.

Her eyes were bright, filled with expectation, nervousness, and an unhideable... affection.

“I do.”

Han Yurou's face turned even redder, but the corners of her mouth couldn't help but turn up.

“Then do you like someone like me?”

Qin Lin didn't answer immediately.

He knew what this question implied.

Seeing that he didn't speak, Han Yurou slowly leaned closer to him.

“Brother Qin Lin, why did you stop talking?”

Qin Lin watched her body approach and smelled the faint scent of body wash on her.

“Yu Rou, do you know what you're doing?”

Han Yurou nodded.

“I know.”

“Then do you know that your mother...”

“I know,” Han Yurou interrupted him.

“I know about the relationship between you and Mom. I don't care.”

Qin Lin looked at her.

Han Yurou continued: “Mom is Mom, and I am me. I like you, and it has nothing to do with Mom.”

She paused, her voice getting a bit quieter.

“Besides... Mom knows too.”

Qin Lin was startled.

“She knows?”

“Yeah, I told her.”

Qin Lin took a deep breath.

This child was far too bold.

“What did she say?”

Han Yurou thought for a moment.

“She didn't say anything, but I know she's not against it.”

Qin Lin fell silent.

She's not against it?

But back then she warned me to stay away from Han Yurou.

What on earth did she mean?

He recalled Han Qing's unusual behavior these past few days and her initiative last night.

Could it be...

“Brother Qin Lin.”

Han Yurou moved even closer, almost pressing herself against him.

“Do you... not like me?”

Qin Lin looked down at her.

An eighteen-year-old girl, full of youthful vigor, her eyes brimming with affection for him.

To say he didn't like her would be a lie.

But...

“Yu Rou, I promised your mother that I wouldn't take the initiative to touch you.”

Han Yurou was stunned for a moment, then she smiled.

She seemed to have caught onto a key piece of information.

“Then... if you won't take the initiative, is it okay if I take the initiative?”

Qin Lin: “...”