"When it comes to matters of the heart, Lan Lan became serious, 'Do you have someone you like again?'
Jiang Yue Kai nodded, 'Mm.'
Lan Lan: '...' Who is it this time? How can Lin Jing Chu's fate be so bitter?
Just as Lan Lan sighed this, she heard Jiang Yue Kai say, 'I've fallen for Jing Chu ge.'
Upon hearing this, Lan Lan was shocked for a few seconds, then immediately perked up. Her psychological resilience had always been good, but at this moment, she couldn't help but suspect her ears were playing tricks on her. She confirmed with Jiang Yue Kai, 'What did you say?'
Jiang Yue Kai saw Lan Lan's surprise and repeated herself, 'I've fallen for Jing Chu ge.'
This time, Lan Lan could confirm she hadn't misheard, but she became even more curious, 'How did you suddenly come around?'
Jiang Yue Kai: 'Huh?'
She liked Lin Jing Chu, how was that 'coming around'? Lan Lan seemed to imply something more, did Lin Jing Chu really like her for a long time?
'When did you start liking him?' Lan Lan asked, 'Did you tell him?'
'Not yet, I came back to ask you and Dad first,' Jiang Yue Kai said. 'I can't pinpoint when I started liking him, it's just recently... when I see him, my heart beats really fast, and I feel a bit uncomfortable when others like him.'
This was a hundred percent liking him. Lan Lan knew Jiang Yue Kai's personality too well. She took after her; if she didn't like someone to a certain extent, she would never get 'jealous.'
While happy, Lan Lan also felt relieved for Lin Jing Chu. After holding back for so long, he finally got a response. Heaven rewards those who persevere.
Jiang Yue Kai was still talking to her, 'Perhaps it's because there are so few boys around me, and Jing Chu ge is so outstanding, so I fell for him... but I haven't figured out how to tell him.'
Lan Lan's attention was drawn back by Jiang Yue Kai. She saw the usually smiling Jiang Yue Kai looking troubled. She propped her chin on her hand and pondered, 'Mom, does he like me too?'
'Of course,' Lan Lan said. Before, she couldn't say anything, but now that Jiang Yue Kai had finally 'opened up,' Lan Lan wouldn't keep it a secret any longer.
Jiang Yue Kai, being so smart, combined with Lan Lan's earlier words, immediately deduced something, 'Did Jing Chu ge tell you?'
Lan Lan smiled, 'He did. He's been calling you wife since he was little, don't you remember?'
Forgetting was impossible, but she had always treated it as a joke. Who knew Lin Jing Chu was serious.
'Did you tell Jing Chu? He'd be overjoyed if he heard you say you like him,' Lan Lan never forgot to play matchmaker. Lin Jing Chu's suffering was finally over.
Jiang Yue Kai shook her head. After a moment of thought, she said to Lan Lan, 'Don't tell him, okay?'
Her beautiful eyes sparkled with light, as if she had thought of something. A mother knows her daughter best. Seeing her like this, Lan Lan knew she was hatching some mischievous plan.
Indeed, after half a minute, Jiang Yue Kai asked, 'Since he likes me, why hasn't he told me all these years?'
Speaking of this, Lan Lan felt even more sorry for Lin Jing Chu, 'It's because he was afraid of scaring you. He thought you weren't interested in him, and if he confessed rashly, you would only avoid him.'
So he preferred to hide his feelings and be an ordinary older brother by her side. Back then, he was willing to personally escort her on dates with Gu Jiang.
At that time, they, as elders, were all worried that Lin Jing Chu might develop psychological problems from the shock. Thinking back, they still felt a lingering fear.
Jiang Yue Kai understood. After some consideration, she made a decision, 'Then I'll provoke him, make him confess to me himself.'
Lan Lan was amused and laughed. The little girl had quite a competitive spirit. But she didn't oppose the decision. Since the two children liked each other, she didn't need to worry about other things.
She had watched Lin Jing Chu grow up and trusted his character and personality.
Jiang Yue Kai didn't stay home long. After chatting with Lan Lan, she left. Lan Lan was in a good mood all day after hearing the news. In the evening, when Liang Yu Feng returned, he heard Lan Lan humming happily.
He hadn't seen her so openly joyful in a long time, and Liang Yu Feng couldn't help but ask, 'Are you very happy today?'
'Yue Kai came back today,' Lan Lan shared the good news with Liang Yu Feng, 'Guess what she told me?'
'What did she say?' Liang Yu Feng thought about it but couldn't guess what news could make Lan Lan this happy.
Lan Lan didn't keep him in suspense and said with a smile, 'She told me she's fallen for Jing Chu.'
Liang Yu Feng frowned. Before he could ask anything, he heard Lan Lan say, 'Isn't this the best news? Jing Chu has been holding back for so many years, and it's finally paid off. My plan to make my godson my son-in-law has finally succeeded.'
He could tell she was genuinely happy, but Liang Yu Feng couldn't share her joy, 'Why did she suddenly fall for Jing Chu?'
And she hadn't even told him, her father. Liang Yu Feng felt a pang of jealousy.
'That's not called suddenly liking him, that's called a silent influence,' Lan Lan's joy was evident. 'You can rest assured now, your precious daughter won't be snatched away by those messy young boys outside.'
Lin Jing Chu was mature and steady, and his excellence was evident to all of them. Even Liang Yu Feng, a protective father, couldn't find fault with Lin Jing Chu.
'Did she tell Jing Chu?' Liang Yu Feng was still concerned about this. Based on his understanding of his daughter's personality, she wouldn't be coy about this matter. However, the thought that Lin Jing Chu had liked Jiang Yue Kai for so long, only for Jiang Yue Kai to confess in the end, made Liang Yu Feng very displeased.
'Not yet,' Lan Lan saw exactly what Liang Yu Feng was thinking. 'Don't worry, Yue Kai is my daughter, she won't be at a disadvantage.'
Lan Lan told Liang Yu Feng about Jiang Yue Kai's plan, 'She doesn't plan to confess directly, but wants to find a way to provoke Jing Chu into confessing. This is inherited from my talent, understand?'
Liang Yu Feng had experienced Lan Lan's 'talent.' If Jiang Yue Kai truly had Lan Lan's abilities, then Lin Jing Chu would indeed be at a disadvantage. But even so, Liang Yu Feng was still worried, 'They live across the hall from each other now.'
If something were to happen, wouldn't that be...
'Your daughter is an adult, Mr. Liang,' Lan Lan gave him a roll of her eyes. 'You don't want to protect her like this forever, do you? It's bound to happen sooner or later. Don't be so old-fashioned, old father.'
Liang Yu Feng: '...' He had never seen a mother so nonchalant.
Actually, Lan Lan wasn't truly nonchalant. It was because she knew Lin Jing Chu inside and out. He had endured all these years, and he was definitely not the type to act recklessly.
Besides, if the two children were to get together, it would be normal for something to happen. They couldn't stop it, so it was better to educate them.
In this regard, Lan Lan had taught Jiang Yue Kai a lot when she was young, so there was no need to worry.
After leaving home, Jiang Yue Kai and Zhou Nian went out for the entire day. They discussed Lin Jing Chu until evening before returning to the apartment."