Chapter 691: Chapter 335: Lin Shen’s Shocked Parents

Lin Shen smiled and patted the seat next to him, while Zhao Nuannuan turned back and called out.

"Come on over, Nan. The food will get cold if you don’t eat."

"Okay." Qin Yuenan smiled faintly. Although her nervousness had eased quite a bit, she still felt a little anxious.

However, after taking her seat, she realized just how lavish tonight’s dinner was. Every dish looked like a feast one would only find in a fine restaurant. There was chicken, duck, fish, and pork. Even the plating was exquisite, clearly the work of a seasoned veteran.

Qin Yuenan couldn’t help but marvel, "Ms. Zhao, you made so much!"

"This was all Lin Shen’s dad’s doing." Zhao Nuannuan smiled and patted Lin Qinghai’s shoulder. Seeing that he was so nervous his body had gone stiff, she gave his thigh a hard smack and muttered under her breath, "Are you mute? Say something!"

"Ah? Oh, right!" Lin Qinghai finally snapped out of his daze. He immediately raised his wine glass and spoke happily. Though he stuttered a bit, his words were clear. "To celebrate Nan’s first time visiting our home, cheers!"

Lin Qinghai’s sudden outburst caught Zhao Nuannuan and Lin Shen completely off guard. As the mother and son sat there stunned, Qin Yuenan was the first to react and play along. She raised her glass, clinked it against Lin Qinghai’s, and smiled.

"Thank you, Mr. Lin. Cheers."

"Cheers!"

Reminded by Qin Yuenan’s gesture, Zhao Nuannuan finally raised her glass to clink with theirs. The awkward atmosphere gradually melted into a cheerful one.

When they ate together in the past, Qin Yuenan and Lin Shen would always serve each other food. But now that she was at his family’s home, Qin Yuenan became much more diligent, placing food into Lin Shen’s bowl far more frequently than usual. This actually left Lin Shen feeling quite flattered. He raised an eyebrow and met Qin Yuenan’s gaze with a hint of amusement in his eyes.

Qin Yuenan shot him a subtle glare in return, then took a small bite of her food.

Watching the young couple interact, Zhao Nuannuan couldn’t be happier. Her desire to get to know Qin Yuenan grew even stronger, so she asked curiously, "Nan, Shen mentioned you’re from the Zhejiang area? Are you used to our local flavors here?"

"I’m used to it. It’s very delicious," Qin Yuenan replied with a smile. "Although my family is from Zhejiang, my mother is from the north. So, our family’s palate doesn’t quite match the typical southern taste; we lean more toward salty and spicy foods."

"That’s good." Learning that the dishes suited Qin Yuenan’s preferences, Zhao Nuannuan breathed a long sigh of relief. Then, she cautiously probed, "So, how did you and Shen meet?"

"Through work." Perhaps feeling that a two-word answer was too impolite, Qin Yuenan added, "Lin Shen and I have known each other through work for a long time."

"She used to be my boss," Lin Shen chimed in with a cheeky grin, which earned him a fierce glare from Qin Yuenan.

Whenever the word "boss" was mentioned, the immediate association was always "older in age." That was exactly why Qin Yuenan hadn’t introduced herself as Lin Shen’s superior in the first place—she wanted to avoid that very topic. Yet, Lin Shen had not only figured out what she was thinking, but he had also exposed it directly!

This made Qin Yuenan angry. Very angry!

Zhao Nuannuan astutely picked up on the dynamic and asked curiously, "Nan, you used to be Shen’s boss?"

"Yes, she was the Marketing Director at Pet Guardian Home," Lin Shen revealed everything, completely ignoring Qin Yuenan’s murderous glare.

Of course, he didn’t forget to comfort her under the table, placing a hand on her thigh and giving it a reassuring pat. However, Qin Yuenan smacked it away the very next second. She was afraid Lin Shen would try to tease her in such a formal setting, which was entirely his usual style. Given his personality, he would absolutely do something like that!

When Zhao Nuannuan and Lin Qinghai heard that Qin Yuenan was Lin Shen’s boss, and even a high-level executive like a Marketing Director, they were too stunned to speak. They even stopped eating mid-bite, holding their bowls in mid-air with expressions of profound shock.

"Nan, you’re a director at Pet Guardian Home?"

"Yes." Seeing that she could no longer hide it, Qin Yuenan nodded and explained. "Lin Shen and I used to work together all the time, and we got along quite happily."

"Are you sure?" Lin Shen teased with a smile. "Before we got together, you certainly didn’t hold back on scolding me at work."

Hearing this, Qin Yuenan’s pretty face flushed slightly before she shot Lin Shen a cold, sidelong glance. If Zhao Nuannuan and Lin Qinghai weren’t present, her hand would have already been pinching the flesh at his waist. But she had no choice. She was in his home, on his home turf, so she couldn’t afford to be so brazen. Otherwise, she would be branded as a violent maniac, which would ruin her image. Qin Yuenan took a deep breath and took a sip of her drink to calm her nerves.

Seeing their eye contact mimic that of a bickering couple in love, Zhao Nuannuan, as someone with experience, knew very well that their relationship had long surpassed the initial honeymoon phase. They had already entered a deeply intimate stage where they treated each other like family.

This put Zhao Nuannuan’s mind at ease, and she asked with a smile, "So you and Shen have known each other for quite a while. How did you two end up getting together?"

"Um..." Qin Yuenan was momentarily at a loss for words.

She couldn’t exactly say that she took the girlfriend spot after Lin Shen had a breakup, could she? That wasn’t what happened at all! But based on the timeline, that was undeniably how it played out. Lin Shen suffered a heartbreak, then resolved to lose weight, became handsome, interacted with her, and successfully made her fall in love with him. How was she supposed to explain that?

Seeing Qin Yuenan struggling to answer, Lin Qinghai hurriedly smoothed things over. "Oh, come on, why are you prying so much into the young couple’s relationship? As long as they’re happy together, does it matter when they started dating?"

Zhao Nuannuan was utterly dumbfounded by Lin Qinghai’s words. He had been the one doubting Lin Shen’s relationship just a moment ago, telling her to subtly fish for details. Why the sudden change of face? Why was he selling her out?

"Old Lin!" Zhao Nuannuan angrily smacked Lin Qinghai’s shoulder, prompting him to hurriedly press his palms together in a pleading gesture.

"We can talk about this later. Let’s eat first," he said.

"Hmph." Zhao Nuannuan gave a soft snort and went back to her food. Meanwhile, Lin Qinghai served her a piece of meat and changed the subject, shifting the focus to Lin Shen.

"Son, why didn’t you tell your dad that you were buying a car? I could have at least given you some advice! I could have even chipped in a few tens of thousands to help you buy a better one."

After all, in Lin Qinghai’s mind, since Qin Yuenan was in a director role and used to be Lin Shen’s boss, it meant her salary was definitely higher than his. If things continued like this, Lin Shen’s male pride would eventually take a hit. Therefore, Lin Qinghai wanted Lin Shen to buy a better car to maintain his dignity, considering their family still had some savings.

Hearing this, Lin Shen merely flashed a mysterious smile and asked, "Dad, what exactly do you consider a ’better’ car?"

"At least something around two hundred thousand yuan," Lin Qinghai reviewed his options. "Something like a Volkswagen Passat would be pretty good, or some of the Japanese models—they’re quite fuel-efficient for the north. Of course, if you want a new energy vehicle, that works too. I’ve seen a lot of great hybrids, like Voyah. Oh, right, son, what kind of car did you buy?"

"Here." Lin Shen simply took out his Maybach car keys and placed them on the table.

Lin Qinghai was instantly stumped. "A Mercedes-Benz? Seriously? Where did you get the money?"

"Of course it’s serious," Lin Shen said with a beaming smile. "Dad, didn’t I tell you earlier? Your son has struck it rich. I’ll tell you all about it in private after dinner. Also, this isn’t just an ordinary Mercedes. It’s a Maybach."

A Maybach?

Even though Lin Qinghai didn’t know much about cars, he was well aware that Maybach was a high-end line under Mercedes-Benz. Its price tag was vastly more expensive than a regular E-Class. Did his son actually buy such an expensive car? Lin Qinghai’s eyes widened in disbelief, his shocked heart unable to calm down for a long time.

Beside him, Zhao Nuannuan asked curiously, "Hey, Old Lin, what kind of car is a Maybach?"

"It’s a luxury car. It probably costs around four or five hundred thousand."

Four or five hundred thousand?!

Zhao Nuannuan’s heart skipped a beat as well, but Lin Shen chimed in with a laugh.

"Dad, four or five hundred thousand wouldn’t even cover a fraction of what my car costs."

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