Liu Renzhi didn't tell her everything; he kept half of it to himself.
Lin Wanyi didn't ask further. After all, it was his company's business, and she didn't even understand why he was telling her in the first place.
She was even more confused as to why Liu Renzhi had brought her to the housing development where Chen Hui currently lived.
After thinking for a moment, she asked, Brother Liu, what are we doing here?
I don't know, Liu Renzhi answered honestly.
My mom told me to bring you here. We'll find out once we go take a look.
Seeing them, Liu Siyue immediately waved.
Brother, Sister Wanyi, come here, this way.
Lin Wanyi followed Liu Siyue into the sales office and asked her quietly,
What are we doing, Siyue?
Liu Siyue smiled and led her to a desk.
Nothing much, just sign this.
Ah? Sign? Sign what?
Before Lin Wanyi could react, Liu Siyue had already pressed a pen into her hand.
Here, sign right here.
Even if Lin Wanyi were foolish, she could guess what she was being asked to sign.
This was a real estate sales office, a smiling salesperson was standing in front of them, so the document in her hand had to be a house purchasing contract.
She couldn't sign it.
The houses here cost two or three million. They had already gifted Lin Jiajun a house; she couldn't let them spend more money.
Even if money was the last thing they lacked.
She put the pen down. Siyue, I thank you, but I really cannot accept this.
Your family has already given mine too much. It would be highly inappropriate for me to take anything else.
Liu Siyue grew anxious.
Sister, just accept it. Buying this house is a piece of cake for our family.
Besides, you really need a house. When I heard what Chen Hui's mother said today, I was so mad I could have died.
Isn't she just bullying you because you're divorced and don't own a house? I'll buy you one right now. Let's see if she ever dares to talk about you like that again.
Lin Wanyi's eyes welled up with tears, but she still refused.
I appreciate your kindness, Siyue, but don't worry. I have money, I can buy a house myself.
I got half a million in the divorce settlement. Strictly speaking, that was also your brother's money. If he hadn't bought that house, I wouldn't have gotten my share so quickly.
So I cannot accept your house. Siyue, rest assured, they are just words. I can handle it.
I'm not a child anymore. I know which words to take to heart and which to ignore. I understand it all.
Left with no other options, Liu Siyue pulled at Su Jing.
Mom, you tell her. You talk to her.
Just as Su Jing was about to speak, Liu Renzhi shot her a look and said,
Respect Wanyi's decision. If she doesn't want it, let it be.
You guys must be hungry. Let's go eat.
Liu Siyue was unhappy. Liu Renzhi sent her a text message:
Buy the house and sign your name. I'll find an opportunity to give it to Wanyi later.
During the meal, Su Jing kept reminding Lin Wanyi:
When you go handle the paperwork, make sure Jiajun goes with you. Those people are no good. If necessary, I'll have Renzhi accompany you.
Lin Wanyi quickly declined.
Brother Liu is so busy, how could I hold up his work?
It's fine, Aunt Su. We live in a society governed by law, I'm not afraid.
Su Jing muttered softly,
Actually, Renzhi isn't that busy. If he really were, his father could always step in for him.
Lin Wanyi didn't catch that, but Liu Renzhi's hand paused as he picked up his food.
Liu Siyue, on the other hand, looked at Su Jing with a hint of disbelief in her eyes.
After dinner, Lin Wanyi was preparing to hail a cab to leave when Su Jing immediately said,
Renzhi, since you brought Wanyi here, you should drop her off.
Your sister and I are going to do some more shopping.
Liu Renzhi nodded and closed the car door for Lin Wanyi.
Once the car drove off, Liu Siyue couldn't wait to gossip.
Mom, what are you up to? Don't tell me you want Sister Wanyi to be my sister-in-law?
Su Jing didn't deny it, but instead said, Why not? Don't you like Wanyi?
Of course not, I just thought you would...
Liu Siyue trailed off, but Su Jing finished her sentence for her.
You thought I would despise her? You thought I would look down on her?
Yeah, Liu Siyue admitted.
After all, she has a child, she's turning thirty this year, and she's divorced. Any normal mother-in-law would mind.
Plus, this would be my brother's first marriage.
Su Jing smacked her on the head. How can someone as young as you be so old-fashioned?
So what if she's divorced? It wasn't her fault, and there's nothing wrong with her.
Besides, with that blockhead of a brother of yours, what girl would ever take a fancy to him?
He's getting up there in age, over thirty now, and all he does every day is work. I've set him up with so many girls, and not a single one has liked him.
I'm worried to death. If nothing else, he needs to give me a grandchild.
Sigh, you have no idea. Every time I see Keke, I just wish she were my own granddaughter.
Liu Siyue felt wronged. Mom, what are you saying? I never said it was Sister Wanyi's fault.
I like her too! But from what I've observed, she has absolutely no romantic interest in my brother.
So you might want to put those hopes to rest.
Su Jing sighed again.
Tell me, your brother is so brilliant at work, why is it so hard for him to get a girlfriend?
Wanyi is so pitiful and vulnerable right now. It would be incredibly easy for him to swoop in and win her heart, so why doesn't he know how?
He's stupid, just plain stupid!
He has none of his father's old charm. No, I need to find time to give him a few pointers another day.
The two of them gossiped about Liu Renzhi as they headed back to the sales office to buy the house, which of course was put under Liu Siyue's name.
She figured she would definitely find a chance to give it to Lin Wanyi in the future. Perhaps by then, she wouldn't be calling her Sister anymore, but Sister-in-law.
On the way back, neither Liu Renzhi nor Lin Wanyi spoke. But as soon as she arrived home, she saw Zhao Yulan.
She had actually been waiting for Lin Wanyi to return.
Seeing Liu Renzhi, she glared at him fiercely and then said to Lin Wanyi,
Wanyi, you are a divorced woman after all. You should keep your distance from other men.
Otherwise, the villagers will gossip if they see you.
It'll ruin your reputation if word gets out, and besides, my eldest nephew will be unhappy.
Lin Wanyi was utterly speechless. Auntie, what are you talking about?
First of all, Brother Liu and I do not have that kind of relationship. Secondly, my business has absolutely nothing to do with your nephew.
I don't even know him, so please don't say these things anymore.
Zhao Yulan immediately shot back,
What do you mean you don't know him? I'll call him right now and have him come over to meet you, then you'll know him, won't you?
Wanyi, your auntie would never harm you. You really need to keep your eyes peeled.
Don't jump out of one fire pit just to land into another.
As she said this, she deliberately glared at Liu Renzhi a few more times.
Lin Wanyi felt incredibly awkward. She immediately turned to Liu Renzhi and said,
Brother Liu, you should head back first. Thank you for dropping me off.
Liu Renzhi was about to say something, but Lin Jiajun returned.
Having overheard some of the conversation, he couldn't help but immediately fire back,
Auntie, you hype up that widower nephew of yours to the heavens every single day. If you like him so much, why don't you marry your own daughter off to him?
Zhao Yulan's mouth dropped wide open.
"What nonsense are you talking about? They are cousins. How can you just say such things?"
"Why not?"
Lin Jiajun refused to let her off the hook:
"After all, it's best to keep a good thing within the family. Don't you agree, Auntie?"
