dognovel Chapter 272 Qin Xin's Admiration
Chapter 272 Qin Xin's Admiration
The prosperity of the capital city is like brocade, concealing countless joys and sorrows, and grudges and grievances.
Lin Yiyu comes from a prestigious family, but he has a strong interest in business. He makes a name for himself in the business world of Xinyang and gets to know Shi Wanxia through it.
Shi Wanxia's name has been frequently mentioned in the capital recently, all because she has shown extraordinary talent in a matter concerning people's livelihood, which has attracted the attention and praise of His Majesty.
However, behind the glory lies untold hardship and sacrifice, and Choi Ji-ho is the one who silently made sacrifices for her.
Cui Zhihao was once the proud son of the Cui family of Qinghe, but for Shi Wanxia, he resolutely broke with his family and gave up his enviable status and position.
After learning about these things, Lin Yiyu felt great respect for the two of them.
Lin Yiyu stepped forward and bowed respectfully. "Young Master Cui, I've heard my father mention your sacrifice for Miss Shi. Rest assured, even if you are no longer a member of the Cui family of Qinghe, I, Lin Yiyu, am determined to be your friend!"
Cui Zhihao looked surprised, but was immediately filled with emotion. He quickly returned the greeting and said with a slightly excited voice, "Young Master Lin, you are too kind. I did all this willingly. I have heard that you have been helping Miss Shi in Xinyang. I did not expect that you would also be so talented in business!"
Lin Yiyu smiled, revealing a calm demeanor. He didn't care about the prejudice people had against merchants. He felt there was nothing shameful about making a living with his own hands and wisdom.
"Young Master Cui is too kind!"
"Lin Yu, I'm sorry to have worried you these past few days. Don't worry! I'm fine now. We'll work hard together from now on, as long as you don't mind."
Lin Yiyu smiled and quickly replied, "Miss Shi, you underestimate me. I have always been Lin Yu, your best partner and confidant. No matter what my identity is, I will always protect you and not let anyone bully you!"
Shi Wanxia gazed at the young man before her. Although he was still young, he was meticulous and thoughtful, with a sunny and cheerful personality. He was also gentle and polite in his interactions with others. She couldn't help but sigh, wondering which girl would be lucky enough to spend her life with him in the future.
She smiled and asked, "Well, that's enough. Have you eaten? Why don't you stay for a simple meal?"
Lin Yiyu shook his head slightly. In fact, he had no intention of going back after coming here.
Cui Zhihao has severed ties with his family, and Shi Wanxia has made many enemies. How can he leave with peace of mind?
Thinking of this, he lowered his head slightly, a pitiful look appearing in his eyes, like a weak little white rabbit looking at Shi Wanxia, "Miss Shi, I've decided not to leave, you won't abandon me, will you!"
Seeing his appearance, Shi Wanxia couldn't help but chuckle. She raised her hand and patted his arm, thinking to herself that this kid had grown so fast that it was hard to even pat his shoulder.
"Alright, as long as you don't mind my sister, you can stay if you want. However, I am currently penniless, and I'm afraid it will make our young master Lin suffer along with me."
Lin Yiyu laughed heartily, and with a flourish of his hand, tossed the purse in his arms toward Shi Wanxia.
"Don't worry, I'm here!" Shi Wanxia subconsciously caught the purse and looked at him with a puzzled expression.
Shi Wanxia stared at the purse in her hand, her mind filled with doubt. Lin Yiyu stood to the side, his gaze firm as he gestured for her to open it.
Shi Wanxia hesitated for a moment, but finally gently untied the purse. When she saw what was inside, she couldn't help but widen her eyes.
A thick stack of silver notes was neatly arranged, and upon careful counting, it turned out to be a full five hundred taels.
This was undoubtedly a huge sum of money for Shi Wanxia. She was startled and hurriedly put the banknotes back into her purse, then handed them to Lin Yiyu with both hands, wanting to return them to him.
"Lin Yu, this money is too much. I can't accept it. You should take it back."
Shi Wanxia's voice carried a hint of anxiety.
Upon seeing this, Lin Yiyu frowned slightly, a hint of displeasure flashing across his face.
He stretched out his large hand and decisively blocked Shi Wanxia's movement, his tone carrying a hint of stubbornness: "Sister Shi, this money is yours to begin with."
“These are all the money I earned doing business in Xinyang. I originally intended to entrust them to Miss Shuyun for safekeeping, but who could have predicted that you would encounter these things.”
"Since Miss Shuyun has lost interest in managing the household, I'll leave it with me for the time being."
"Besides, you saved my life. From that moment on, everything I have belongs to you. Why should we be so clear about things? Young Master Cui, don't you think so?"
After Lin Yiyu finished speaking, he turned to look at Cui Zhihao with a questioning look in his eyes, as if seeking support.
Cui Zhihao smiled and nodded, "What Young Master Lin said is very true. Now that Miss Shi needs money, you should not refuse."
Lin Yiyu withdrew his gaze and looked back at Shi Wanxia, his eyes filled with a unique emotion.
In his heart, Shi Wanxia was like a star in the sky, dazzling yet unattainable. What man in the world could be worthy of her beauty and kindness?
Although he had seen all of Cui Zhihao's efforts during this period and therefore held Cui Zhihao in high regard, he secretly vowed to be strict in his handling of Shi Jie's marriage and never let her suffer the slightest grievance.
Shi Wanxia listened to Lin Yiyu's words and felt a mix of emotions.
She knew Lin Yiyu was a loyal and righteous person, but this money was no small sum, so how could she accept it so easily? However, looking at Lin Yiyu's determined eyes, she hesitated again.
"Lin Yu, this... I really don't know what to say. It's just that there's too much money, and I'm afraid I won't be able to pay it back."
Shi Wanxia's voice was low, tinged with a hint of helplessness.
Lin Yiyu gently took Shi Wanxia's hand and put the purse back into her hand, his eyes tender and affectionate: "Sister Shi, you don't need to say these things. Just take it as a small token of my appreciation. I'll be angry if you don't accept it."
Shi Wanxia's cheeks flushed slightly. She felt the warmth of Lin Yiyu's hand and sensed the affection in his words.
She lowered her head, gently bit her lip, and finally accepted the purse: "Alright then, Lin Yu, I'll take the money for now. If you need anything in the future, be sure to let me know."
Lin Yiyu smiled, a smile as warm and radiant as the spring sun: "Okay, Sister Shi, as long as you're happy."
Qin Xin stood quietly to the side, her gaze involuntarily falling on Young Master Lin.
He stood tall and straight like a pine tree, with a refined and elegant demeanor. Every move he made exuded the nobility and elegance of a young master from a prestigious family, which made Qin Xin steal glances at him frequently.
Qin Xin's eyes were full of admiration, but although she was not born into a lowly family, Young Master Lin's status was as high as the clouds, how could she easily reach it?
Even so, as long as she could stay by his side and watch him silently, Yu Qinxin was content.
Shuyun took in Qinxin's thoughts. She sighed softly and finally couldn't help but step forward, gently advising, "Qinxin, Young Master Lin's status is exceptionally noble, and the difference between you and me is like heaven and earth."
“We are just ordinary women, and we are not good enough for him. You should give up on this idea as soon as possible, and don’t let yourself get caught up in this hopeless obsession.”
Upon hearing these words, Qin Xin felt a sharp pain in her heart, and tears welled up in her eyes. She knew that everything Shu Yun said was true; this cruel reality was like an insurmountable wall, tightly confining her love for Young Master Lin.
After a long silence, Qin Xin bit her lip, filled with grief, and slowly nodded.
The two turned and silently walked towards the kitchen, temporarily putting aside their bitterness and helplessness, and focused on preparing the meal.
The kitchen was bustling with activity. Qin Xin and Shu Yun worked in perfect harmony, and before long, several dishes with excellent color, aroma, and taste were placed on the cutting board.
They laid out the food one by one, and Qin Xin forced a smile and called out towards the main hall, "Sister Shi, the food is ready, let's eat!"
Shi Wanxia smiled and responded, her eyes full of anticipation.
It had been a long time since she had tasted Shuyun's cooking, and she was overjoyed. She quickly called out to Brother Cui and Lin Yiyu, "Brother Cui, Lin Yiyu, dinner is ready."
Everyone got up and left the main hall together, heading to a side hall to prepare for their meal.
In Shi Wanxia's heart, she never cared about those complicated formalities of hierarchy and the old customs of gender distinction, so the five of them naturally sat around the dining table and began to enjoy this warm meal.
At the dinner table, Shi Wanxia and Cui Zhihao chatted quietly, occasionally mentioning amusing anecdotes from the past, which brought laughter to everyone.
Lin Yiyu frequently served food to everyone, displaying his gentlemanly manners.
Qin Xin sat to the side, quietly watching all of this, her sadness gradually melting away in the warm atmosphere.
Although she knew that her love for Young Master Lin could only be buried deep in her heart, being able to sit at the same table with him and share this moment of peace and joy was a precious comfort to her.
As time went on, the atmosphere at the dinner table became increasingly harmonious.
However, a hint of melancholy would occasionally slip into the depths of Qin Xin's eyes.
She silently reminded herself to cherish this hard-won time. Even if she couldn't have a further relationship with Young Master Lin, being able to watch over him like this was a kind of happiness.