Once they hit the streets, Song Xiaojia didn't hesitate and bought over 2,000 yuan worth of health products in one go.

"Oh man, all these health products are just scams," Lin Chuan remarked.

"Nonsense, my parents both take them," Song Xiaojia huffed, saying, "They prolong life and are nourishing."

"Okay, as long as your heart is in the right place," Lin Chuan could only say helplessly.

In the end, Lin Chuan drove Song Xiaojia back to Changlin Factory.

Lin Chuan had already called Mrs. Lin in advance, informing her that a distinguished guest would be visiting today, so she should hurry to buy groceries and prepare lunch. Upon hearing that a distinguished guest was coming, Mrs. Lin, of course, took off work in a hurry and went to the market to buy some chicken, a pound of ribs, some beef...

Though she was not sure what kind of "distinguished guest" Lin Chuan was referring to, now that her son was making good money, he must be associating with people of status and esteem. That they would come to their humble home for a meal was already a sign of respect for Lin Chuan, so she definitely couldn't be rude.

When Lin Chuan brought Song Xiaojia home, Mrs. Lin was already washing and chopping vegetables.

"Mom, we're back," Lin Chuan called out.

"Chuanzi, where's the guest?" Mrs. Lin shouted from the kitchen.

"Here," Lin Chuan said with a smile.

At that moment, Mrs. Lin came out of the kitchen and, looking up, recognized Song Xiaojia, feeling a sense of déjà vu. Then, Lin Chuan said with a smile, "Mom, this... this is my... my girlfriend, Song Xiaojia. You know her, Officer Song who drove me home last time."

"Ah!!" Mrs. Lin was astounded upon hearing this.

"Hello, auntie," Song Xiaojia said with great poise and politeness, a warm smile on her face.

"Girl, how lovely," Mrs. Lin was very pleased with Song Xiaojia, having thought she looked impressive in her police uniform last time. Now, dressed in regular clothes, she looked so stunning it almost seemed unbelievable. Excited, Mrs. Lin took Song Xiaojia's hand and said, "Has Chuanzi been treating you well?"

"Hmm," Song Xiaojia shyly glanced at Lin Chuan.

"If he ever dares to bully you, you tell me," Mrs. Lin said sternly, "I'll give him a good thrashing."

"Hehe," Song Xiaojia giggled, "Auntie, Lin Chuan treats me very well. Please don't beat him up. It would be quite embarrassing for such a grown man to get hit by his mom."

"Mom, what are you talking about?" Lin Chuan was visibly annoyed.

"Alright, alright, go and sit down," Mrs. Lin said with a smile, "I need to go back to the kitchen and make lunch."

As Mrs. Lin walked away, she turned her head for another look at Song Xiaojia, very satisfied indeed. The girl was truly beautiful, like someone straight out of a painting. Mrs. Lin hardly believed such exquisite girls existed in the world and her satisfaction only grew. But what about that Tang Yumeng from last time?

Mrs. Lin became a bit puzzled, but perhaps Tang Yumeng wasn't really the girlfriend since Lin Chuan never admitted she was his girlfriend. Today, he brought home someone he openly acknowledged. So this must be the one. Mrs. Lin's heart leaped with joy; Lin Chuan certainly had an eye for beauty, bringing home such a lovely girl. Well done, Old Lin would be proud from the heavens, Lin Chuan really brought glory to the family.

The house was very clean and tidy, albeit somewhat shabby. Even the black sofa had a few holes in it.

This wasn't Song Xiaojia's first visit to Lin Chuan's home; last time Lin Chuan got drunk at Night Color Bar and it was Song Xiaojia who took him back. Recalling that incident, she felt a little embarrassed; Lin Chuan had been all over her last time, almost kissing her.

"Have a seat," Lin Chuan said with a smile, "My place is a little poor."

"Are you still poor?" Song Xiaojia covered her mouth and chuckled, "Who doesn't know that you've made quite a bit of money in the transport business? Why don't you buy a new house?"

"My mom is used to living here and doesn't want to move," Lin Chuan replied with a wry smile, "I've tried to persuade her a few times, but to no avail."

"I can understand that," Song Xiaojia nodded, "Most people really don't like to move, especially from somewhere they've lived their whole life."

Lin Chuan placed the health products in a corner and then poured Song Xiaojia a glass of hot water. Smiling radiantly at Lin Chuan, her cheeks blushed, Lin Chuan's eyes widened, "Xiao Jia, why do I feel like you're acting a bit strange today?"

"Am I?" asked Song Xiaojia.

"Definitely," Lin Chuan nodded, "You were never like this before."

"What should I have been like, then?" Song Xiaojia blinked her large, round eyes.

"Can't pinpoint it, but definitely not like this," Lin Chuan quickly shook his head, "Come clean, are you hiding something from me?"

"Not at all," Song Xiaojia immediately shook her head, "What could I possibly hide from you? It's just that I wanted to take the opportunity after the New Year to visit auntie, so she knows about us. It saves you from randomly bringing home women. Humph!"

"Uh..." Lin Chuan looked embarrassed. Could she possibly know about him bringing Tang Yumeng home some time ago? Eager to change the subject, Lin Chuan said, "By the way, any troublesome cases at your station recently?"

"No," Song Xiaojia shook her head, her face a mix of expressions.

"That's good," Lin Chuan smiled, "The busier the station, the less stable the city is. The quieter the station, the more peaceful the area is."

"Yes!" Song Xiaojia nodded, "However, Great Development Group is planning to forcefully demolish this area after the New Year, right? You should prepare yourself mentally, and if it comes to that, go appeal at the provincial level. Take it up with the appeals office staff. Don't wait for them to start getting violent during the New Year again."

"Only fists can solve such matters," Lin Chuan said with a cold laugh.

"Lin Chuan, can't you spare me some worry?" Song Xiaojia glared at him.

"Hehe..." Lin Chuan chuckled.

Sitting on the sofa, facing each other. Song Xiaojia's face turned a bit red, she hurriedly turned her head away. Lin Chuan had no intention of letting her off the hook; her cheeks were as red as apples. The more he looked, the more he liked her. Lin Chuan immediately pulled her into his arms and kissed her.

What Lin Chuan didn't expect was that she didn't resist at all, instead actively responding to his kiss.

"Dinner's ready," Mrs. Lin coughed.

"Ah!" Song Xiaojia, startled like a frightened kitten, burrowed into Lin Chuan's embrace.

Lin Chuan felt a wave of frustration, his mom was really killing the mood by calling for dinner at such a critical moment, it was just too...

Mrs. Lin was very pleased with Song Xiaojia. Throughout the meal, she kept putting food on Song Xiaojia's plate, and smiled, "Xiao Jia, you must eat more. Take care of yourself, hurry up and get married, then give our family a chubby grandson."

"Mom!" Lin Chuan immediately protested: "What are you even saying?"

"I'm not wrong," Mrs. Lin said confusedly: "Isn't Xiaojia your girlfriend? Then of course you should get married, and after getting married you have to have children, isn't that a woman's mission? A complete woman should have a few children."

"You're getting more and more ridiculous." Lin Chuan was speechless.

Mrs. Lin smiled and said, "Eat more."

"Mhm!" Song Xiaojia didn't dare to look up, just kept nodding her head. Whatever Mrs. Lin said was the law.

After dinner, Lin Chuan took Song Xiaojia home.

"Xiao Jia, don't take to heart what my mom said," Lin Chuan said awkwardly.

"Oh," Song Xiaojia nodded.

"Alright, let me take you home," Lin Chuan said with a smile.

"I'm off today... don't you plan to spend some time with me?" Song Xiaojia asked, biting her red lips.

"Then... where do you want to go?" Lin Chuan asked.

"Let's... go watch a movie," Song Xiaojia said with a smile.

"Okay," Lin Chuan nodded. Seeing Song Xiaojia's aggrieved look, he couldn't bear to refuse her and could only agree.

They went to see a movie, a South Korean film, where the female lead was terminally ill and did everything to break up with her boyfriend. Finally, she managed to break up with him. After her death, the boyfriend learned the truth, and he immediately broke down in tears. Later, the boyfriend also died in a car accident.

Throughout the movie, Song Xiaojia cried her eyes out.

Lin Chuan, however, didn't feel anything. South Korean movies and dramas are all like this, either terminal illness or car accidents... Anyway, they are all tearjerkers.

Coming out of the cinema, Song Xiaojia's face was still wet with sparkling tears.

"Lin Chuan, Song Enxi's story is so tragic," Song Xiaojia was still going on about the movie's female lead.

"Silly girl, it's all deceptive stuff," Lin Chuan said with a wry smile: "Only a fool like you would fall for it, crying all confused."

"Not at all," Song Xiaojia, hooking her arm through Lin Chuan's, gently rested her head on his shoulder and said, "In the cinema, many people were sobbing bitterly. It's not just me. You were the only one who didn't cry. Seriously, you're an emotionally unintelligent beast. You don't have a romantic bone in your body. No wonder you can't catch a girl's interest, no wonder you've never been in love."

"Er..." Lin Chuan was thoroughly scolded by Song Xiaojia.

Lin Chuan chuckled and said, "Who says I don't have a girlfriend? Aren't you it?"

"Hmph!" Song Xiaojia pouted.

After the movie, they went shopping. Shopping with a woman is the most time-consuming, Lin Chuan followed along since Song Xiaojia was his girlfriend and also, he felt deeply guilty towards her. Because deep down, Tang Yumeng was the one Lin Chuan truly loved. Although he liked Song Xiaojia, if he had to choose between the two, he believed he would definitely choose Tang Yumeng. This feeling always tormented Lin Chuan, making him feel that he was unfair to Song Xiaojia.

"Does this look good on me?" Song Xiaojia asked.

"It looks good," Lin Chuan nodded, saying, "Especially on you, even more so."

"Really?" Song Xiaojia giggled and said, "Then I'll buy it."

"Let me treat you," Lin Chuan took out his card and swiped it immediately.

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