While preparing breakfast, he listened to the news from Ye Chen’s report through his earpiece. His smile remained unchanged, though a cold glint occasionally flashed in his eyes.
The Nangong family…
If you truly wish to court death, I won’t object to seeing your century-old legacy end with Nangong Wushuang.
"Tell them."
Lin Xiao's voice echoed from the kitchen. "Prepare to make your move."
Lin Xiao took Xun'er to kindergarten.
Only at the kindergarten was there no one who would dare to treat Xun'er poorly; Lin Xiao was still there.
Lin Xiao's gaze fell upon the woman not far away.
"Sister-in-law, in such a hurry to leave?" Lin Xiao once again blocked Zhang Huan's car.
Zhang Huan's face turned pale. She was furious. How could it be so coincidental that Lin Xiao arrived so early? She hadn't left yet and was stopped by him again.
"Not in a hurry…"
"Mm, have you eaten breakfast yet?"
As Lin Xiao spoke, he tugged at the driver's side door.
The door was locked.
He knocked, signaling for Zhang Huan to open the door.
Zhang Huan had no choice but to get out of the car and say, "I've already eaten breakfast…"
"I haven't eaten enough. Come accompany me for a meal and perhaps we can exchange notes on raising children? You are quite my senior in this regard, and I wish to learn from you," Lin Xiao said, gesturing towards the noodle shop nearby.
"…"
Zhang Huan had no right to refuse. She could only nod and followed Lin Xiao to the same shop as last time. The owner seemed to remember them, greeted them, and asked, "Still two bowls of beef noodles?"
"Just one bowl this time. Sister-in-law has already eaten," Lin Xiao replied.
He then picked a seat, poured them some tea, and took a sip himself.
Zhang Huan looked at the cup of water, remaining silent.
"Sister-in-law, have you not been doing very well recently?"
Lin Xiao put down the disposable cup and asked with feigned concern.
"I'm alright."
Zhang Huan quickly replied.
Alright?
Ever since her entire family was imprisoned, leaving only her and the child, she felt her days were getting harder and harder.
Only at this time did she realize how exhausting it was to raise a child alone, while also working.
The child was still young, and there was so much she had to do. The monthly expense of over six thousand yuan for a nanny was starting to pinch her now.
The family's savings were not substantial, and they couldn't afford to rely on a nanny indefinitely.
Furthermore, since her husband's incarceration, her own family seemed to be intentionally reducing contact with her. The last time she asked for money, only her mother secretly transferred tens of thousands to her.
Even her job was not going smoothly.
Previously, why would she need to work like this? Her status and position demanded respect from everyone. Now, it was different.
She was from the Zhang family, but few people cared about her Zhang family status. They only knew that she had offended Lin Xiao.
It was for this reason that she… made this choice.
"Being just 'alright' is not enough. The child is still young, and you, sister-in-law, are still young. Big brother will be inside for several more years. If things are just 'alright', it will affect the child's growth," Lin Xiao immediately said.
As he spoke, the beef noodles were served.
"I'll eat a couple of mouthfuls while it's hot," Lin Xiao said, beginning to eat by himself.
After he finished eating, he continued, "So, sometimes, when sister-in-law does things for the sake of her child's life, I can understand. We are all parents, right?"