Chapter 4815: Stepmother's Gift

After leaving the hotel, both of them were starving. Yan Ci recommended a small restaurant that specialized in Sichuan cuisine, saying the food was especially delicious.

Lin Yi ate five bowls of rice, leaving the shopkeeper completely bewildered.

After eating and drinking their fill, the two didn't go anywhere else, but instead strolled around a nearby park.

"Has the company encountered any problems? If so, I'll help you handle it," Lin Yi said.

"You don't need to worry about me. Your three good buddies come to visit me from time to time and have helped me with a lot of things."

"You can call them if you need anything. With their influence in China Overseas, there shouldn't be anything they can't do."

"I used to plan to grow my business into a major player, aiming to become the first listed media company in China. But after having children, I suddenly didn't want to work anymore," Yan Ci said.

"I've already handed over some of the work to Wang Lu. The little girl is quite capable; the talent she shows in her work is much stronger than in acting."

"Then retire. There's no end to making money. These few decades are short, so enjoy them while you can."

"Ah."

Yan Ci nodded and looked at Lin Yi, "Wang Ying's older sister is Wang Lu, right? It seems she also had a baby, around the same time as me."

"Ah."

Lin Yi didn't hide anything about this, feeling there was no point in hiding it, since Yan Ci already knew.

"After you leave here, shouldn't you go and visit her?"

"Ah."

“I’ll go with you. We probably won’t be able to meet the Empress, but if the two of us sisters meet and team up to deal with you, it shouldn’t be a problem.”

"Wow, you're already starting to form cliques, huh?" Lin Yi said with a smile.

“Of course, I need to find an ally for myself,” Yan Ci said with a smile, “otherwise I can’t subdue you.”

Lin Yi chuckled, "It won't be easy to subdue me."

"I feel like you're getting even more excited when we talk about this."

"Was I that obvious?"

"It's very obvious. Okay, let's get down to business. When are you planning to go?"

"Tomorrow."

"Then let's go shopping and buy some things, and you can take them with you tomorrow."

"Didn't you just say you wanted to come with me?"

“I did have that idea, but you’ve been gone for so long, you should at least give us some space to be alone together. It wouldn’t be appropriate for me to go with you. You go first, and we can meet up again when we have time and the time is right.”

"alright."

The two went to the mall. Yan Ci bought a longevity lock for the child, which cost over 100,000 yuan in pure gold, and also bought the child several small clothes.

In addition, I bought a few more pairs of stockings and a nightgown, which I plan to wear tonight.

After leaving the mall, the two went home.

Yan Ci used to be a strong woman, but she became completely different after having a child.

She turned down all the dinner invitations she could and delegated all the work she could to others, focusing all her attention on her child. Whenever she had free time, she wanted to go home and see her child.

After returning home, Lin Yi cooked again, and the family ate together. After dinner, they played with the children for a while, and after cleaning up the inventory, they went out again with Lin Yi. They didn't get much rest all night.

The next day, I had difficulty even getting out of bed.

After leaving the hotel, they had lunch first. Yan Ci went to the company, and Lin Yi drove to Wang Ying's shop.

Upon arriving at the mall, Lin Yi didn't rush over but stood a short distance away.

Wang Ying's appearance hasn't changed much from before, and she has recovered her figure very well. At this moment, she is in the store, talking and laughing with her employees, seemingly discussing something happy.

Seeing her current condition, Lin Yi was no longer worried; she was doing better than he had imagined.

Just then, Wang Ying seemed to notice Lin Yi's gaze.

He turned his head, and when their eyes met, he froze. Then he quickly ran over and hugged her without caring whether anyone was around, just like a scene from an idol drama.

"Why didn't you tell me you were coming back?"

They were fine just a moment ago, but suddenly their eyes turned red.

"There are so many people here, it would be embarrassing to cry. Your employees are watching from behind," Lin Yi said with a smile, trying to comfort her.

"Never mind them."

Wang Ying looked at Lin Yi and said, "After walking for so long, I can tell you've aged."

"That's right, living in those godforsaken places every day, you're bound to age prematurely."

Lin Yi smiled and wiped away Wang Ying's tears.

"Alright, let's not stay here any longer. Let's go back and see the child."

"Uh-huh."

Wang Ying went back to get her bag, gave him a few instructions, and then left with Lin Yi.

When Lin Yi arrived on the first floor, he stopped.

"Auntie should be at home helping to look after the children, right? I'll buy some things to take back with me."

“She had been looking after things for me, but she had some things to do these past few days and went back to her hometown.”

Wang Ying glanced at her watch. "Even if you didn't come, I would still be home by this time every day."

"Is it okay to leave the child and the nanny alone together?"

"I was a little worried at first, but the nannies you found are all very good. They take better care of me than my own mother, so I feel at ease now."

"Now that you've said that, I'm relieved."

After retrieving the car from the second basement level, I drove back to Wang Ying's home.

When I got back, I saw the housekeeper putting the child to sleep.

The child was fair-skinned and had big eyes. When he saw Lin Yi, the little guy, who was almost asleep, started giggling.

The child's name is Lin Rui, which was chosen by Wang Ying. The name means that the child will be safe, sound, and blessed with good fortune.

"Mommy, hug me."

Wang Ying took the baby out of the crib and handed him to Lin Yi.

"Let Daddy give me a hug."

The child didn't cry at all when placed in Lin Yi's arms.

"Daddy, give me a kiss."

Lin Yi kissed the child on the cheek. The child kicked its little legs and its eyes narrowed into slits with laughter.

They're both your own sons, so why is there such a big difference?

"Look how cute his smile is."

Wang Ying stood to the side, her eyes filled with tenderness.

Lin Yi came back, and Wang Ying didn't want the child to sleep, so she took him to play with small toys on the playmat.

Lin Yi was very patient, constantly playing with the child. Wang Ying sat beside him, and at that moment she understood the true meaning of happiness.

"By the way, this is for you."

Lin Yi picked up the bag that was placed at the door; inside were the small gold lock and clothes that Yan Ci had bought.

"Did you buy this?"

In Wang Ying's eyes, given Lin Yi's personality, he wouldn't likely buy these things.

"Yan Ci bought it. You should know her, right? She's Lulu's boss."

Wang Ying's expression turned smug. "How could I not know, my dear sister?"