238: Chapter 238 I'm curious, why would he keep you if he doesn't touch you?

Han Qing looked at him: "You're going to be in contact with Lin Xiaoyue and the others now, so it's inconvenient for me to be on the Third Floor. And... I also want to keep Yu Rou company. I've been living on the Third Floor all this time, while she lives on the First Floor by herself; I'm afraid she'll be lonely."

Qin Lin thought for a moment: "Are you sure?"

Han Qing nodded: "I'm sure. Besides... you should also start getting in contact with Li Ran."

Qin Lin frowned: "Li Ran?"

Han Qing looked at him: "Don't tell me you haven't thought about it."

Qin Lin remained silent.

Han Qing continued: "Li Ran's Rating is 91, which meets the mission requirements. She hasn't been with you yet because she can't let go of her status. But think about it, her husband Su Zhenyun has kept so many mistresses outside and abandoned his wife and daughter. What does she have to worry about anymore?"

Qin Lin still didn't speak.

Han Qing sat up and looked at him: "Qin Lin, a while ago, I felt a sense of crisis and even a bit of jealousy and worry because she made you call her 'Mom.' I felt uncomfortable. After all, she's similar to me. It would be a lie to say I wasn't worried."

"But I also understand one thing. To make our future life in the RV better and to handle dangers more effectively, we should still do a bit more of the System missions we need to do."

"I think Yuran has done a very good job with this. I should learn from her."

Qin Lin sighed: "I understand."

Han Qing smiled: "Then I'll move back to room 003 tomorrow."

"Alright."

...

The next morning, Han Qing packed her things and moved back to room 003.

Han Yurou saw her return and jumped up in joy: "Mom! Why are you back?"

Han Qing smiled: "I'm back to keep you company."

Han Yurou hugged her: "I thought you didn't want me anymore."

Han Qing stroked her head: "Silly girl, how could Mom not want you?"

The mother and daughter hugged each other. Qin Lin stood at the door, watching the scene with a warm feeling in his heart.

After Han Qing moved out, Qin Lin was the only one left on the Third Floor.

Lin Xiaoyue would still come over occasionally at night, but during the day, she generally stayed on the First Floor.

Qin Lin was also happy for the peace and quiet, operating the RV in the Drivers Cabin during the day and returning to the Third Floor to rest at night.

The days passed by like this, one by one.

...

This afternoon, Qin Lin came out of the Drivers Cabin, intending to go to the living room for some water.

While passing through the corridor, he heard Lin Fang and Lin Xiaoyue talking in their room.

He hadn't intended to eavesdrop, but the two were speaking quite loudly, and he vaguely heard his own name.

"Xiaoyue, do you really not regret it?" It was Lin Fang's voice.

"Sister-in-law, what is there to regret?" Lin Xiaoyue's voice was very calm. "I'm living quite well now."

"But... you've only known him for less than a month."

"Sister-in-law, in the apocalypse, knowing someone for a month is already a long time. Besides, I didn't get together with him because I liked him."

"Then why did you do it?"

"To stay alive." Lin Xiaoyue's voice was firm.

"Sister-in-law, think about it. If something happens to the RV one day, who would Qin Lin save? He would definitely save his women first. I don't want to be the one who gets abandoned."

Lin Fang fell silent.

"Sister-in-law, I know you think I'm being pragmatic, but this is the apocalypse. Being realistic is the only way to live longer."

Lin Fang sighed: "I just feel... this is too fast."

"Sister-in-law, what exactly are you worried about?" Lin Xiaoyue asked. "Do you have an issue with Qin Lin?"

"No." Lin Fang's voice was a bit hesitant.

"I just feel... he has too many women."

"So what? He treats every woman quite well. Look at Su Yuran, Lin Wanwan, and the others—which of them isn't following him of their own free will?"

Lin Fang went silent again.

Qin Lin stood at the door, and after hearing this, he turned and left.

He had originally wanted to go in and chat with Lin Fang, but now was not the time.

...

In the evening, when Lin Xiaoyue came to the Third Floor, Qin Lin asked her:

"What exactly is the deal with Lin Fang?"

Lin Xiaoyue was taken aback: "What do you mean, what's the deal?"

Qin Lin leaned back on the sofa: "Does she have an issue with me?"

Lin Xiaoyue thought for a moment: "It's not that she has an issue; she's just... relatively conservative."

"Conservative?" Qin Lin frowned. "She's already become Su Zhenyun's Mistress, and she's still conservative?"

Lin Xiaoyue was stunned for a moment, then laughed: "Who told you she was Su Zhenyun's Mistress?"

Qin Lin raised an eyebrow: "Is she not?"

Lin Xiaoyue shook her head: "Of course not. Sister-in-law isn't Su Zhenyun's Mistress. It's just that after my brother passed away, she often came to live with me, and that's how Su Zhenyun got to know her as well."

Only then did Qin Lin understand that Lin Fang wasn't a Mistress at all.

"So Lin Fang really isn't Su Zhenyun's Mistress?"

"Of course not." Lin Xiaoyue smiled. "Sister-in-law is a very conservative person. It's been several years since my brother passed away, and she hasn't looked for anyone else. Su Zhenyun did want her to be his Mistress, but Sister-in-law refused."

Qin Lin rubbed his temples: "I had always thought she was also one of Su Zhenyun's mistresses."

Lin Xiaoyue looked at him: "Why would you think that?"

Qin Lin gave a bitter smile: "Because Su Zhenyun was the one who asked me to pick you all up and bring you onto the vehicle."

Lin Xiaoyue shook her head: "Sister-in-law isn't like that. She's different from me."

Qin Lin understood.

No wonder Lin Fang always kept her distance from him, no wonder she always sat in the corner without speaking, and no wonder her gaze toward him was always full of scrutiny.

It was because she wasn't Su Zhenyun's Mistress at all; she was just a conservative woman.

He had never asked about Lin Fang's background before, thinking she was just like Xu Xue and Xia Qiuyan, mistresses kept by Su Zhenyun.

He hadn't expected that wasn't the case at all.

"Then what about you?" Qin Lin asked.

Lin Xiaoyue smiled: "Me? I was indeed a Mistress kept by Su Zhenyun, but he hasn't touched me yet."

"I'm curious, why would he keep you if he doesn't touch you?"

Qin Lin was genuinely curious. After all, two of Su Zhenyun's mistresses were already on the vehicle.

But he hadn't touched either of them; Qin Lin seriously doubted whether he was impotent.

It looked like he would have to find an opportunity to ask his Mother-in-law.

"I don't know either. He only said the time wasn't right, and then the apocalypse happened."

Qin Lin nodded: "I see."

"So you don't need to think my Sister-in-law is being hypocritically aloof. She's truly conservative in her thinking and isn't that kind of casual woman. If you want her to let go of her baggage, you have to take it slow."

Qin Lin smiled: "I'm not in a hurry."

Lin Xiaoyue leaned into his arms: "I'll help you. I'll work on her mindset."

"Thank you!"

"I'm also helping her. I want her to be a bit happier on the RV in the future."

"You certainly care about her."

"She's my Sister-in-law, of course I care about her." Lin Xiaoyue said seriously. "And she's a really good person, just too rigid. You'll see in the future."

Qin Lin rubbed his temples: "I misunderstood her before."

Lin Xiaoyue looked at him: "You won't stop paying attention to Sister-in-law just because she's conservative, will you?"

Qin Lin shook his head: "I won't, but I can't force her either."

Lin Xiaoyue leaned on his shoulder: "I'll be the one to persuade Sister-in-law, so don't you worry about it."

"Sister-in-law still listens to me sometimes."

Qin Lin looked at her: "Aren't you afraid she'll scold you?"

Lin Xiaoyue blinked: "Let her scold me then. It's not like I'll lose a piece of flesh anyway."

Qin Lin smiled and gave her a kiss on the cheek.

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