Chapter 797 54: Lin Wan

Listening to Lin Ying's words.

Chen Lusi paused for a moment, then smiled gently.

Indeed, thinking about it this way.

The whole thing, strictly speaking, was entirely his own initiative.

The Emperor Shi gave no instructions, and his reason for staying here was never mentioned; it was all his speculation.

And coming to Handan, Chen Lusi hadn't even told Ji Xin.

That seal, completely condensed by the Emperor's Qi, was also condensed by his hand.

Entirely self-initiated.

Seeing Chen Lusi's smile, Lin Ying asked softly, "How does it feel?"

"What do you mean, how does it feel?"

Chen Lusi picked up a pair of chopsticks and handed them to her, then grabbed a pair for himself.

"Let me think about how to describe it."

Lin Ying reached out for the chopsticks, then showed a pensive expression, slightly raised her snow-white chin, thought for a moment, and then said, "It's the feeling of being driven entirely by one's own heart without any particular reason to do something."

"..."

Chen Lusi broke the chopsticks: "I don't understand."

"You definitely understood."

Lin Ying looked at Chen Lusi with mild dissatisfaction: "Definitely pretending."

"No."

Chen Lusi lowered his head and stirred the noodles.

"Liar."

Lin Ying also broke the chopsticks, stirred the noodles, and then took a small bite: "Hmm... it's really quite tasty."

"Indeed."

Chen Lusi took a sip of the rich and savory broth, then looked up: "You never know, maybe Emperor Shi stayed here just because the noodles were delicious."

"Could be."

Lin Ying looked up, nodded in agreement, then glanced behind Chen Lusi, and suddenly showed a surprised expression.

"What's the matter?"

Chen Lusi asked calmly, while turning his head.

But there was nothing behind him.

He turned back again.

"Hey."

Lin Ying directly picked up a piece of beef and stuffed it into his mouth.

Chen Lusi: "..."

"Can you tell me now? You've eaten a piece of my beef."

Lin Ying maintained her posture with the chopsticks, resting her cheek with her other hand, tilting her head to look at Chen Lusi.

"..."

Chen Lusi looked at Lin Ying, helplessly saying, "Very well."

"Really?"

Lin Ying tilted her head again, her soft hair sliding along her shoulder.

"Really."

Chen Lusi nodded, then thought for a bit and continued, "Don't worry, occupying the Goryeo Branch hasn't made me revert to my old self again. From yesterday up until just now when you put the chopsticks in my mouth, I've thought about marrying you three times, but never said anything because it always felt too sudden."

"..."

Upon hearing this, Lin Ying's lips, which seemed especially vibrant due to the noodle broth, parted slightly, and her fair cheeks quickly flushed with a hint of red.

About two seconds later.

She snapped back to reality, retrieved the chopsticks: "I don't understand... these noodles are quite tasty."

"You definitely understood."

Chen Lusi chuckled: "Definitely pretending."

"No."

Lin Ying lowered her head and stirred the noodles.

Chen Lusi continued: "Liar."

"You're so annoying!"

The blush on Lin Ying's lovely face became even more pronounced, and she picked up the beef again to stuff into Chen Lusi's mouth.

Then.

They both shared a smile.

"Really like a fool."

"Hmm."

"So, what are we doing later?"

"Things here are done... Maybe we can visit the Zhao King City Ruins Park later, and then meet Lin Wan."

"Are you sure? She's been pretty resentful lately, saying you've completely forgotten her, always telling me you won't visit her."

"Well, isn't this us visiting her?"

"Are you reasoning with a girl?"

"..."

"Just so you know, I won't help you persuade her."

"How about we don't go then?"

"Alright, alright."

"Lin Ying, you're the older sister."

"I don't have to be."

"..."

The two chatted casually while enjoying the genuinely delightful beef noodle soup.

About half an hour later.

They stood up, paid, and walked out the door.

A young boy sitting near the entrance watched Chen Lusi and Lin Ying leave, then thought for a moment, feeling that this brother... was indeed different from that uncle.

Even though they were both good people, even though they both had moments that felt intimidating, even though they exuded a similar vibe.

They were truly not the same type of people.

As for how they differed...

The young boy couldn't quite figure it out.

And as he was lost in thought, Chen Lusi and Lin Ying had already disappeared.

He shook his head a little, then carefully took out the small seal given by Chen Lusi, took a glance at it, and carefully put it away before running to the back kitchen: "Mom! That uncle gave me a gift!!!"

Whoosh——

He ran, creating a breeze.

And the breeze swirled behind him.

Because the boy had turned his back, and the store was empty of customers.

No one noticed that the swirling breeze slowly condensed into a human shape, then watched the boy's back and seemingly smiled.

Subsequently, it completely vanished into the world.

...

Outside.

Chen Lusi suddenly turned back.

"What's wrong?"

Lin Ying noticed his movement and turned her head back.

"It's nothing, maybe just an illusion."

Chen Lusi shook her head: "I always feel that the wind has suddenly become softer."

"... Maybe the weather is going to get colder."

Lin Ying took Chen Lusi's arm and looked at the scattered dead leaves ahead: "After all, autumn is almost over, and winter is coming, isn't it?"

"Hmm."

After Chen Lusi confirmed there was no malice, she followed and retracted her gaze, looking at the bleak autumn scenery in front of them.

Unconsciously, autumn was indeed coming to an end.

The weather is likely to get cold soon.

Speaking of which.

It hasn't even been a year.

But when Chen Lusi recalled the ancestral worship that directly changed his life, the memory was a bit blurry... It always felt like a long time had passed.

Perhaps it's because too many things happened in the past half a year.

"What are you thinking about?"

Lin Ying held Chen Lusi's arm a bit tighter and rested her head on his shoulder.

"...Buying a house."

Chen Lusi snapped back to reality: "Didn't you mention this before? Why don't we go take a look if we have time?"

"Hmm."

Lin Ying smiled charmingly: "Then let's wait until Lin Wan has a holiday. Although it doesn't seem necessary to ask her opinion, considering that she might fight me for a pillow in winter, let's take her along. Let her choose her room first, so she won't complain about this or that later."

"..."

Chen Lusi had a feeling the pillow mentioned had a deeper meaning, but he had no evidence.

"However."

Lin Ying didn't hear Chen Lusi respond, but she didn't mind. She simply rubbed her cheek against his shoulder, then slowly lifted her head and continued: "If we buy a house, you'll be the only man in the house in the future, completely becoming the support for Lin Wan and me. You'll have to take responsibility. Are you afraid?"

"Not afraid."

Chen Lusi shook his head: "And whether or not we buy a house, I will take responsibility."

"..."

Lin Ying looked at the side of Chen Lusi's face, then whispered: "Then you will be for us two sisters in the future..."

"Hmm?"

Chen Lusi turned his head, unclear as to what he heard.

"It's nothing."

Lin Ying let go of his arm and instead held his hand, quickening her pace slightly: "Where is the Zhao King City Ruins Park?"

Chen Lusi was a bit puzzled, but after thinking about it, he decided not to continue asking.

He just let her lead him forward.

...

The next day.

Because of the sudden collapse of the Roman Catholic Church... or more accurately, because of its abrupt change.

The hidden battles of the Empowerers' organization turned into open confrontations over secular power.

Of course, you could use a more euphemistic term and call it negotiation.

In any case.

Because of everything that happened yesterday, the whole world experienced a lot of changes.

However, the instigator of all this.

Chen Lusi... had not participated in any of it at all.

As if by some tacit understanding.

None of the secular powers chose to remember this instigator who might instantly break the balance for now.

This allowed Chen Lusi, after experiencing a major battle, to miraculously enjoy complete freedom.

... No one came looking for him, and there were no orders issued.

So on this day, he took Lin Ying to visit Lin Wan's school.

Sui City.

On a secluded path within the university named Jinan on Tianhe Huangpu Avenue.

Lin Ying put down her phone: "She says she's coming right away."

"Hmm, is she doing okay?"

Chen Lusi observed the surroundings.

Although he had visited once before.

But at that time, it was just before a public trial event, and he hadn't really looked at the campus properly.

"She must be fine, as long as she complains to me, her state must be good."

Lin Ying put her hands behind her back and said softly: "The only thing I'm afraid of is if she doesn't complain... Oh, there she is."

As she spoke.

She suddenly looked ahead.

Chen Lusi followed and looked over.

Sure enough, she came.

Lin Wan was jogging over.

But upon seeing the two, she suddenly slowed down her pace.

Then, pretending to be casual, she slowly walked over.

Soon.

She stood in front of them, appearing within Chen Lusi's line of sight.

She stood there gracefully, wearing a loose thin sweater on her upper body and light blue cropped tight jeans on her lower body, showing off her delicate and beautiful ankles and perfectly highlighting the enchanting curve of her lower body.

People couldn't help but feel a spark upon seeing her.

No doubt about it, she was a young girl.

"Very beautiful."

Chen Lusi looked at the girl in front of him, and softly complimented her.

"Sister."

Lin Wan gently tugged at the hair draped over her shoulders, avoided his gaze, and then quickly looked up again, turning to Lin Ying and elongated her tone, expressionless saying: "Who is this handsome guy?"

Chen Lusi: "..."

Lin Ying shook her head: "Don't know him."

Lin Wan nodded: "Oh, so he's a stranger."

"..."

Chen Lusi felt a bit helpless, and after a moment of silence, sincerely said: "Sorry, I haven't come to see you."

Lin Wan heard him but didn't look at Chen Lusi nor did she speak.

Chen Lusi continued: "I've been running around recently... Sorry."

Lin Wan: "..."

"I won't do it again."

"..."

Hearing this, Lin Wan took a deep breath and finally looked at Chen Lusi.

Then, she took a step forward, opened her arms, and hugged Chen Lusi tightly, burying her face in his chest, and snuggling hard: "So the handsome guy is brother-in-law..."

Chen Lusi: "..."

This time it was Lin Ying's turn to be helpless: "You are too easy to be won over."