Forget it, Xu Lin said casually, "I'll just continue eating."

Actually, for a normal meal for three people, it would be impossible to finish six dishes and a soup, but with Xu Lin there, he managed to eat it all.

"How do you eat so much?"

Ms. Ren was amazed when she saw the table swept clean, wondering why her son's appetite had grown so large.

Xu Lin casually came up with a reason: "I'm still growing, I need to eat more."

"That's true, you're only eighteen, it's a growth period."

Ms. Ren thought that made sense, she hadn't seen her son in almost a month and she felt he seemed even more handsome.

She was very satisfied with Xu Lin's appearance. After all, she and Xu Lin's father were undoubtedly good-looking, so naturally, their son couldn't look bad; he even surpassed them. Xu Lin not only grew tall and handsome but also exuded masculinity and charisma. She often took out Xu Lin's photo during chats with her colleagues about family, saying, "Look, this is my son." Everyone would be full of praise upon seeing it, and Xu Lin was the typical "other people's child." In the past, Xu Lin's grades were poor, barely getting him into a second-tier university, and in a prestigious high school, he was definitely a "study slacker." Ms. Ren used to feel embarrassed to talk about his grades. Now, things are different. Xu Lin is attending Finance University and was previously the freshman representative. Ms. Ren feels proud whenever she mentions him. Whatever good traits other people's children have, her son has them too, so Ms. Ren feels quite proud.

They finished eating and were satisfied.

Rong Xiyi took Ms. Ren's hand and said, "Mom, let's go back and put our stuff away. Xu Lin rented an apartment; we're going to stay there."

They kept their stories straight: Xu Lin rented the apartment, and the rent is five thousand.

This is what Xu Lin had previously told Rong Xiyi.

"Xu Lin, you rented an apartment?"

Ms. Ren was surprised.

Xu Lin's expression didn't change: "Ms. Ren, I rented it especially for you so you won't need to stay at a hotel when you come to Jiangdu in the future."

"How much is it per month?"

Ms. Ren was fooled by Xu Lin but still touched, thinking her son rented the place just for her.

"Five thousand a month."

Xu Lin remained expressionless.

"Five thousand a month?"

"Of course, I can afford it."

"That's fine then."

Ms. Ren nodded; she knew her son made quite a bit of money.

Xu's family only had one requirement for Xu Lin's spending: don't get into trouble or do bad things—otherwise, there were no strict requirements.

Unlike how typical parents tell their children to save money for future use, this wasn't the case in the Xu Family. Giving children a bit more encouragement can benefit their outlook on life, values, and worldview immensely for their entire life.

On the way back, it was Xu Lin driving, with Ms. Ren and Rong Xiyi chatting in the back. As if they couldn't stop talking at their first meeting, they seemed like real mother and daughter.

Xu Lin parked in the underground parking lot of the residential area.

The parking space in this underground garage belonged to the landlord of the day. Previously, the duplex belonged to an apartment with no parking space, but the residential unit had one, perfect for parking. The landlord also said Xu Lin could use this parking space.

After parking, Xu Lin helped his mom with the luggage, two suitcases, not knowing what was packed inside.

Ms. Ren said she would stay in Jiangdu for two or three days this time, unlike the previous rushed visit.

Soon, Ms. Ren arrived at the new apartment.

"Is this place so big?"

She was quite surprised to see the seventy-square-meter living room, much larger than hers.

Xu Lin said, "Two hundred and thirty square meters, only slightly larger than ours."

"But the decorations are so beautiful, and it's only five thousand for rent?"

Mom couldn't quite believe it.

"What else? Can't be ten or twenty thousand, right? How could I afford such an expensive place?"

Xu Lin's expression didn't change, while Rong Xiyi stood there not daring to speak, afraid of being scolded by Mom for such an expensive rent.

But Ms. Ren felt something was off.

"Xu Lin, are you lying to me?"

"Ms. Ren, that's not right. I would never lie to you. You are my dear mom!"

"I thought you were tricking this old lady!"

"If you're an old lady, then the women out there are old hags like Cixi. How many women out there are prettier than you, Ms. Ren? You're a rare beauty!"

"Pfft! Smooth talker!"

Mom glared at Xu Lin, who, although not even forty yet, had a few faint traces of age but still looked stunning.

Listening to her son's compliments, Ms. Ren felt happy and no longer bothered about the rent.

"Mom, I'll show you to your room. I even made the bed for you today!"

Rong Xiyi came over and took Ms. Ren's hand.

"Yanyan even made the bed for mom. What a good girl."

Mom beamed with joy as she followed Rong Xiyi into the room.

The room was spacious, and since no one had moved in yet, there wasn't much stuff, but the bed was made beautifully, making it instantly delightful to look at.

"Yanyan, you know how to do housework too?"

"Yes, I do. I used to help with chores when my mom taught me..."

Mentioning her biological mother, Rong Xiyi's mood turned somber, which Ms. Ren noticed and gently took her hand, saying, "That's all in the past. Now I'm your mom."

"Mm-hmm."

Rong Xiyi was moved, "Oh right, Mom, wait a minute, I have a gift for you!"

With that, Rong Xiyi left the room, only to return shortly with an exquisite box.

"What's this?"

Ms. Ren was curious.

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