"Xu Lin, you don't know how to talk!"

Rong Xiyi glared at Xu Lin and said with irritation, "I'm so pretty, of course, I have to look good for a lifetime!"

Xu Lin urged, "Hurry up!"

"Got it!"

Rong Xiyi changed her clothes; it was just a short-sleeve shirt, a plaid shirt, loose jeans, and a pair of sneakers. A very casual girl's outfit, without much embellishment. Rong Xiyi said that this way she looked more like the girl next door.

"Let's go!"

"Alright!"

Rong Xiyi followed Xu Lin out the door.

They walked there, it was the third today, the sun was out, but it wasn't hot, even a bit cool.

After more than twenty minutes, Xu Lin and the others finally reached their destination.

Xu Lin messaged Ms. Ren, "Where are you now?"

"A few minutes away from the restaurant you mentioned, are you there yet?"

"We're waiting for you right at the entrance."

When Rong Xiyi heard Ms. Ren say she'd arrive in a few minutes, her nervousness increased, like an ugly daughter-in-law meeting her in-laws, or like going to a court session. In short, she was very nervous, her palms were sweating.

"Xu Lin, I'm a bit nervous."

"Don't worry, I'm here!"

Xu Lin comforted her. It's understandable to be nervous at the beginning, once they meet, naturally she would not be so nervous.

As time passed, the few minutes quickly came and went.

But these few minutes felt like years for Rong Xiyi, she looked around, not knowing from which direction Ms. Ren would appear.

Soon, a Mercedes C appeared.

It was Ms. Ren's car, Xu Lin's mother's car is a Mercedes C-class, though it was bought seven or eight years ago, so it's been quite some time.

Xu Lin saw his mother's car, went over to guide her to park in the parking lot, because there were many cars, and the space was a bit narrow, parking was quite complicated.

Then Ms. Ren simply got out of the car.

"Brat, you park, I'll go chat with Yanyan."

Ms. Ren, not far from Rong Xiyi, saw her standing gracefully, incredibly stunning. Seeing her for the first time in person, Ms. Ren really liked her, and immediately walked over. Rong Xiyi, seeing Ms. Ren approaching, got even more nervous.

"Yanyan!"

Ms. Ren seemed to notice her nervousness and took the initiative to greet her, while Rong Xiyi nervously responded, "Mom!"

"Yanyan, let Mom give you a hug!"

"Uh-huh!"

The not-birth mother and daughter hugged each other.

On the other side, Xu Lin was parking.

Parking held no technical challenge for him. Even though the space wasn't very convenient, because Xu Lin had a "master driver" status.

After he parked, he got out to see Ms. Ren and Rong Xiyi already standing together chatting, both smiling and laughing, with his mom holding Rong Xiyi's hand, looking at her just like she was her biological daughter.

Just when the two of them were about to share heartfelt words, Xu Lin promptly stopped them.

"Let's go eat!"

Xu Lin was indeed hungry now, the last meal was past seven in the morning, it was now four in the afternoon, he had been waiting to eat with his mom.

"Xu Lin, from now on Yanyan is part of our family, treat her well, okay?"

Ms. Ren specifically reminded him.

"Of course!"

How could he not?

Ms. Ren looked at Rong Xiyi, "Yanyan, how does Xu Lin treat you usually?"

"Mom, Xu Lin always annoys me!"

Rong Xiyi complained to Ms. Ren, glancing at Xu Lin, looking smug.

Ms. Ren pinched Xu Lin's cheek, "Brat, treat Yanyan better in the future. We're family now!"

"I actually treat her quite well."

Xu Lin glanced at Rong Xiyi, thinking, you little girl, just wait till I deal with you, but Rong Xiyi looked completely unbothered, even a bit provocative, as if saying: "Bring it on!"

The three of them went up to the third floor; the restaurant was up there, quite large, supposedly an old brand with over twenty years, mainly serving family-style meals.

Today was Sunday, and there were quite a few people around four o'clock; it was bustling.

Actually, going out to eat is about this kind of atmosphere, the lively the better. Otherwise, if the restaurant is just empty, eating there is no fun, almost like chasing away flies.

Xu Lin and the others got a four-person table.

Ms. Ren and Rong Xiyi sat together, chatting happily. The previously nervous Rong Xiyi was now completely at ease, calling "mom" affectionately in every sentence.

Soon, the restaurant served the dishes, Ms. Ren paid for them, ordering six dishes and a chicken soup.

She hadn't even thought about whether they could finish it all, but today she was very happy, so she wanted to have a good meal.

She had always wanted a daughter, and now her dream has come true. And the daughter is tall, pretty, lively, and mischievous, she really loves it.

She seemed to see her younger self in Rong Xiyi; Ms. Ren had three older brothers and two sisters. She was the youngest and was pampered from childhood, so in her youth, she was innocent, lively, and charismatic, and Rong Xiyi had some of her shadows, making them feel like old friends at first sight.

Ms. Ren really liked Rong Xiyi, genuinely treating her as a daughter.

Moreover, the family situation of Rong Xiyi made Ms. Ren feel empathetic, sending her motherly love overflowing, wanting to protect this fragile yet strong girl for a lifetime.

Next, the two women of different ages chatted about all sorts of things.

Xu Lin just concentrated on eating, he really had nothing much to say, only Ms. Ren and Rong Xiyi were joyfully chatting away.

Xu Lin focused on his meal, occasionally chiming in, but the two women in front seemed to completely ignore him.

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