CHAPTER 267: CHAPTER 254 HOW TO ENTER A DOOR 2

"He family patriarch’s strong support?"

"Hehe... In my opinion, maybe he just wants to find a point of restraint and balance to ease the internal division in the He family!"

Lin Zhenxin spoke softly.

As the words fell, she found it really uninteresting. Today is New Year’s Day, and it should have been the liveliest day.

"Forget it, let’s go out. I really have no interest in the affairs of the He family!"

Lin Zhenxin composed herself and finally left the bedroom with Li Yanan...

Just as Lin Zhenxin stepped out, she heard Aunt Xu talking with Yao Lemon.

"Marriage, you know, is like buying a house. When you first get married, the house is just a shell, nothing at all... You have to have the patience to decorate it bit by bit. It’s a taxing process, with many bumps and hurdles, and there will always be all sorts of problems and friction. If you’re not prepared and unwilling to put in effort, just wanting to be a hands-off manager, there’s no such easy and cheap thing in this world," Aunt Xu’s wise eyes fell on Yao Lemon.

And in front of them was a table full of dumplings.

Each one was plump and adorable.

Yao Lemon seemed to be lost in thought, her eyes a bit distracted.

"If you’re really worried about him and want to see him, it would be better to take some dumplings to see him."

Lin Zhenxin said, reaching out to take the nearly squashed dumpling from Yao Lemon’s hand, her eyes filled with amusement.

Yao Lemon looked up to see Lin Zhenxin’s teasing expression and murmured gloomily.

"What if he doesn’t appreciate it?" she said, looking a bit uneasy.

"You’ve always been like this, from before until now. If you don’t try, how will you know if he appreciates it or not?"

"So, take some fruits too. I’ll have Li Yanan take you to see Gu Daxiong."

Yao Lemon still had some hesitation on her face, but it was clear she was persuaded, and Aunt Xu pushed her forward a bit.

"Hurry up and go..."

Li Yanan returned after dropping her off, and it was a little past five. By then, Lin Zhenxin had already finished making dumplings with her grandma.

Even though Lin Zhenxin couldn’t cook, her dumpling-making skills were top-notch.

Aunt Xu was in the kitchen boiling dumplings. Each one, big and full of filling, dropped into the boiling water, looking very pleasing.

Soon, Xun Chen arrived.

Aunt Xu was visibly happier at the sight of Xun Chen, but he seemed a bit preoccupied.

Aunt Xu didn’t notice, but Lin Zhenxin did. She walked to Li Yanan, nudging him with her elbow.

At a glance, Li Yanan noticed her confusion and whispered three words in her ear, which made Lin Zhenxin’s face light up with understanding.

So it was for...

Soon, the dumplings were served at the dining table.

This was Li Yanan’s first true New Year’s celebration, especially with Lin Zhenxin by his side.

Perhaps because of happiness, he drank some wine with Xun Chen during dinner.

Li Yanan drank a little less, which let Xun Chen drink a bit more.

Aunt Xu watched with a heartache, but since both Li Yanan and Xun Chen were sons in her eyes, she could only verbally advise them to drink less.

Instead, Lin Zhenxin bit her chopsticks to hold back her laughter.

Was Li Yanan taking the chance to help Xun Chen?

After the meal, Xun Chen sat woodenly on the sofa. Lin Zhenxin wanted to help Aunt Xu clean up, but Aunt Xu insisted she not do it.

So she simply sat on the other side, occasionally glancing at Xun Chen.

Just then, Xun Chen suddenly took out his phone from his pocket, staring blankly at the lit screen.

That appearance was completely different from the usual.

It would be hard for anyone to imagine that the impressive lawyer Xun Chen would show such a side.

While pondering, Xun Chen suddenly extended the phone towards her.

"Call her."

Lin Zhenxin found it puzzling, call who?

But with a little thought, she understood.

She reached out for the phone, which was full of contacts, but only a few were in the favorites list.

And she knew all of them.

"This is what you said. I’m calling!" Lin Zhenxin reached out and dialed Jiang Chengzhi’s number.

Xun Chen’s eyes widened, as if not expecting her to actually make the call, and quickly tried to snatch back the phone.

But the call had already connected, and a soft voice weakly came through.

"Lawyer Xun..."

"Lawyer Xun? Is there something you need?"

"..." Xun Chen still didn’t speak, anxious, as Lin Zhenxin watched from the side.

How could this man become so silent after drinking?

"Come get me!" He blushed and said these words before quickly hanging up!

"..." Lin Zhenxin just looked at him. The program on TV was lively, but not as lively as Xun Chen’s expression.

"Lawyer Xun..." She felt she needed to say something.

Just then, Xun Chen’s phone rang again, but he angrily hung it up!

Then he looked up at Lin Zhenxin.

"You should at least tell her where you are, then let her come to get you!"

As night deepened, red lanterns hung high.

Lin Zhenxin couldn’t resist the sleepiness, dozing off against Li Yanan halfway through watching TV.

Grandma had gone to bed early, and even Aunt Xu had gone upstairs earlier; only the two of them were left at home.

Li Yanan turned off the TV and carried Lin Zhenxin to bed.

Only after laying her on the bed did he softly kiss her forehead.

"Happy New Year, sweetheart!"

But neither Li Yanan nor Lin Zhenxin knew at this moment that come morning, an unexpected situation would shatter the New Year’s peace...

The next day, the first day of Lunar New Year.

The festive atmosphere from yesterday hadn’t dissipated, but was shattered early in the morning.

"Is Mr. Li Yanan here? We’re the police, please come with us."

Two plainclothes officers woke up the household, catching everyone off guard.

Hearing this, Lin Zhenxin felt as if her blood had frozen.

"What happened?" Lin Zhenxin asked, trying to remain calm.

"There is a murder case, and we hope you can assist with the investigation." Another officer spoke, evidently more experienced than the previous one.

His tone was smoother as well.

"A murder case?" Lin Zhenxin instinctively tightened her grip on Li Yanan’s hand, but Li Yanan calmly soothed her.

"The case is still under investigation, and we cannot reveal any details."

The officer’s sharp gaze swept over Li Yanan, responding coldly.

"I’ll go with you." Li Yanan spoke, but reached out to Aunt Xu, who was watching him with worried eyes.

"Aunt Xu, please take good care of her for me."

Lin Zhenxin instinctively clutched Li Yanan’s sleeve, her fingers trembling slightly.

Li Yanan’s thin lips slowly curved up, his hand resting on her head.

"Don’t worry, I’ll be back soon!"

Li Yanan was then taken away by the police.

Lin Zhenxin sat upright on the sofa, as if she were an artist’s sharp and vivid painting.

Aunt Xu watched Lin Zhenxin with concern, afraid she would overthink and make a mistake.

According to the customs in J City, firecrackers are set off on the morning of the first day of Lunar New Year.

The sound of crackling firecrackers outside underscored the quietness in the house.

The doorbell rang again.

Lin Zhenxin suddenly stood up from the sofa and walked to the door to open it.

Her gaze turned cold as soon as she opened it.

It was Susan He’s assistant, carrying some fruits and supplements as usual.

Usually, Aunt Xu wouldn’t let them in according to Lin Zhenxin’s wishes, but despite never being let inside, the assistant kept coming without any sign of frustration.

Even Aunt Xu had to admit, this assistant was remarkably patient.

Lin Zhenxin looked at that assistant.

Today, she seemed a little different.

Her eyes darted around, clearly there was something on her mind.

"Stop right there." The assistant thought she could put the things down and leave as usual. Who would have thought, Lin Zhenxin stopped her.

"Take me to see her."

Lin Zhenxin instinctively felt that Susan He had a hand in this!

The assistant was gleeful inside, just as the lady had said; just wait patiently, and she would come to see the lady herself.

"Okay, Miss Lin, please follow me!"

Lin Zhenxin followed the assistant with a cold face to Susan He’s home.

It was more like a workplace, with decor that showcased the owner’s uncompromising nature.

Susan He emerged from the inner room, clearly happy to see Lin Zhenxin, even though she tried to restrain it.

"Go wash some fruit." Susan He said to the assistant.

The assistant hurried into the kitchen, shutting the door behind her, leaving only the two of them in the room.

"Was it you who called the police?"

As soon as Lin Zhenxin spoke, Susan He’s expression changed, though subtly, it didn’t escape Lin Zhenxin’s eyes.

A sinking feeling settled in her heart.

"Do you dislike me that much?" Lin Zhenxin asked without emotion, though with a hint of bitterness at the end.

"Zhenxin, how can you say that?" Susan He was taken aback.

"I thought we had made things clear last time."

Anger, resentment, disappointment, and heartbreak—it was a whole process, but now she didn’t even feel that heartbreak anymore.

"Regardless of what happened to you after you left, who held a grudge against you, or who owed you, these matters are not mine to bear!"

"But you repeatedly disregard my feelings for He Nuoxin, hurting me again and again..."

Lin Zhenxin’s chest heaved slightly, but no longer as intensely as at the beginning.

"Zhenxin, you’re just momentarily bewitched; Li Yanan is not worthy of you!"

In Susan He’s eyes, Li Yanan was ten years older than Lin Zhenxin, not to mention that face of his...

Every time she saw that face, Susan He couldn’t help but think of Lu Dawei, that scum!

Even if Lu Dawei was torn to pieces, it wouldn’t quench her heart’s hatred!

"You’re wrong. From the start, it has been me who is not worthy of him!"

"In poverty and hardship, he sheltered and supported me step by step. Even my biological parents couldn’t do that for me!"

Not whether it was for Lin Jusheng or Tu Xinya, in Lin Zhenxin’s view...