Lin Mucí's two films continued to be box office hits. Lin Mucí and Ling Qianhe went live, and the viewership surged, quickly reaching ten million.
Thinking that over ten million people could clearly see the hickey on her neck, Lin Mucí felt like she wanted to… wanted to beat Ling Qianhe up badly!
She looked up and glared at Ling Qianhe. Ling Qianhe smiled, ruffled her hair, and heard her say.
"I'm clearly everyone's husband!"
The kind of husband who's handsome and a great actor!
Ling Qianhe hummed.
Under everyone's gaze, his eyes were almost glued to Lin Mucí's cheeks. Then Lin Mucí heard Ling Qianhe speak.
"You can be everyone's husband, but you are my wife alone."
He said this with conviction, without a hint of hesitation.
Lin Mucí stared at him blankly. In the depths of his eyes, there seemed to be a spring of laughter, and then everyone saw him hold her, his gaze lingering on her lips, reluctant to leave.
The bullet comments exploded instantly!
[I told you Ling Qianhe is such a possessive man! This possessiveness, tsk tsk, is this allowed to be broadcast live!]
[Hahaha, I'm more excited than watching any idol drama, do you understand my feelings? It's truly amazing, when Ling Qianhe kissed her, I wanted to scream like a groundhog!]
[This is sweeter than those so-called industrial sugar sweet dramas, tsk, Ling Qianhe and Lin Mucí, I ship you two so hard, I've swallowed the key!]
The bullet comments scrolled rapidly.
Among the bullet comments, one stood out particularly.
[I have my knife in hand: tipping a cruise ship! Let go of Xiao Ci!]
The screen was filled with cruise ships, helicopters, and various carnivals, dazzling and brilliant. But along with the gifts that flew across the screen, this account kept spamming.
[Too much!]
[Xiao Ci, why don't you control him.]
[Xiao Ci, tell him to rein it in!]
[We'll talk when we get home!]
This account kept spamming, and everyone noticed it. The reason was simple: this account was spamming too much, with all sorts of gifts that made people marvel at how rich this account was. Spending hundreds of thousands or millions like this, such a wealthy fan was rarely seen.
Fans were in an uproar.
Clicking on it, they found it was a new account. Gender: female, age: secret.
Who is this person, so rich?
This account continued to spam gifts, with no sign of stopping. Ling Qianhe glanced at the account, smiled, and then said.
"We'll end the broadcast here today."
Lin Mucí didn't expect him to speak first.
The fans were also disappointed.
But then the fans thought about it.
Brother Qianhe is so eager to end the broadcast—could it be… tsk tsk, young people, vigorous.
Although he had covered the camera with his hand during the kiss, everyone could hear the extremely loud smacking sound—it was clear how passionate the kiss was. With such a passionate kiss, it was no wonder Ling Qianhe was in a hurry to end the broadcast!
Since that was the case, a gentleman should fulfill his desires.
The fans generously forgave him.
Even Lin Mucí herself was a bit stunned. She turned to look at Ling Qianhe and couldn't help but ask him.
"Are you sure?"
Ling Qianhe hummed.
The fans were more impatient than him.
[Hurry up, don't dawdle, quickly escort them to the bridal chamber…]
[We who understand, understand. Who isn't a CP fan.]
[Go quickly, if you hesitate again, we'll really get angry!]
With the fans' strong urging, Ling Qianhe smiled and clicked to close the livestream. This made even Lin Mucí misunderstand. She widened her eyes, looked at Ling Qianhe, hesitated, and asked him vaguely.
"So… so eager?"
Ling Qianhe looked at her.
And smiled.
His slender fingers slowly tapped her forehead, and a faint smile appeared on his lips. Lin Mucí heard Ling Qianhe say.
"What are you thinking about?"
"Of course not."
"Don't you find that account familiar?"
Lin Mucí shook her head. She knew her major fans, like those who wanted to snatch Xiao Ci from Qianhe, but who was this "I have my knife in hand"? She hadn't seen it before. The fans also said this account was newly registered not long ago.
But as she looked at Ling Qianhe's confident gaze, she suddenly had an inspiration.
"Do we know each other in real life?"
"Right?"
She looked at Ling Qianhe, trying to get an answer from him. Ling Qianhe smiled. Ling Qianhe said.
"Who do you think it is?"
Lin Mucí shook her head obediently.
People she knew, maybe her former group members were particularly familiar? But she knew her group members' accounts, unless they were using alternate accounts. So Lin Mucí was really a bit clueless. She looked up, her eyes full of anticipation, looking at Ling Qianhe eagerly, trying to hear the answer from him.
Then Ling Qianhe told her as expected.
"If I'm not mistaken, this account is your mother."
"Didn't she say to tell her when we got home?"
"I abducted her precious daughter, so I should give an account. After all, she is genuinely good to you, she gave you a lot of family affection, a lot of love."
"However, I will take good care of you and let her rest assured, because her precious daughter will only gain one more person to cherish her."
Ling Qianhe said confidently. Lin Mucí looked at him and suddenly understood his plan.
Did he intend to see Ms. Lin Cuiping now?
He wasn't afraid.
But he wasn't worried or afraid, yet she was!
…
As the luxury car drove into the Lin family villa, Lin Mucí felt particularly guilty. Ling Qianhe, on the other hand, was calm and composed. He was dressed in a neat suit, exuding a distinguished charm with every move. With a smile in his eyes, he opened the door.
He saw Ms. Lin Cuiping sitting there, looking at him with a somewhat subtle expression, still appearing angry.
"You're back?"
"Work is finished?"
Lin Mucí spoke first.
"It's finished, it was just a livestream with just the two of us. Mommy, you know, I'm so busy right now, with two movies releasing simultaneously, I'm practically dying of busyness…"
She intended to act cute and get away with it, but Lin Cuiping glanced at Lin Mucí, her eyes carrying a hint of coldness and mockery. The deep coldness in her eyes, and her voice, became considerably sharper.
"Two movies, practically dying of busyness?"
"So busy, yet you have time for a livestream? How long has it been since you came back to see mommy? Don't tell me you're really busy, I see you have plenty of time for dating!"
Lin Cuiping glared at Lin Mucí. Unexpectedly, Ling Qianhe protected Lin Mucí fiercely. Ling Qianhe nodded at Lin Cuiping with an attitude of humble apology.
"It's all my fault, I'm the one who should apologize."
"I kept Xiao Ci with me, asking her to accompany me, so I didn't let her come back to see her mother. It's my fault."
Lin Cuiping glanced at Ling Qianhe and became sarcastic.
"Oh, don't, I don't have the right to be called mother by you, we're not married yet, are we?"
"Besides, you are the heir of the Ling family, and I might not have the qualifications to be called mother by you."
Ling Qianhe, however, spoke gently and composedly.
"Of course, you have the qualifications."
"I know I was wrong, I didn't consider your feelings, Mom, only focusing on work with Xiao Ci and not coming back to spend more time with you. I know that in Xiao Ci's heart, you are the most important person."
"I've always envied the relationship between Xiao Ci and you, Mom, because my biological mother passed away early, and our family situation was like that. Family affection is something I've always longed for, and I also envy Xiao Ci for growing up in such a loving family."
Ling Qianhe's tone was gentle and soft.
His words, however, made Lin Cuiping soften a little, making her wonder if she had said too much and hurt Ling Qianhe. After all, when Lin Cuiping thought about it, Ling Qianhe was indeed a pitiable child.
And he wasn't unmotivated.
Ling Qianhe naturally had his own hardships. Thinking this way.
Lin Cuiping not only softened but also glanced at Ling Qianhe and said.
"Come and sit, I've prepared some fruit for you."
Ling Qianhe, being extremely intelligent, couldn't help but notice the softness in Lin Cuiping's tone. He smiled, and his tone instantly became gentle.
"Okay."
He immediately walked to the sofa.
Lin Cuiping looked into his eyes. His eyes were incredibly bright, filled with Xiao Ci. He would carefully feed fruit to Xiao Ci, and her daughter showed no sign of discomfort, clearly accustomed to being cared for like this.
Lin Cuiping had to sigh.
"Indeed, a daughter grows up and doesn't listen to her mother…"
She had always had reservations about her daughter dating so early.
Moreover, Ling Qianhe, this child, didn't seem sunny at all. He wasn't a good child with excellent academic performance. His background was complicated; he grew up in an orphanage and debuted in the entertainment industry early, navigating that complex circle.
In the beginning, Lin Cuiping didn't think he was a suitable match.
But now, looking at Ling Qianhe, she had to admit that this boy also had advantages that others couldn't match.
For example, Ling Qianhe was extremely handsome! His handsome appearance was breathtaking.
And besides his exquisite looks, he was truly a "light of Chinese people," an internationally awarded film emperor abroad, and a recognized talented performer in the domestic entertainment industry. When he was a star, he was the most brilliant one.
Even people uninterested in the entertainment industry had heard his name, which was enough to prove his success.
And besides that.
Ling Qianhe also loved Xiao Ci dearly.
He was able to win the power struggle within the Ling family and obtain the inheritance of the Ling family.
Although he had schemes and methods, Lin Cuiping had to admit that only such a person could protect Xiao Ci well.
Moreover, Xiao Ci was now fighting for her career in the entertainment industry. If it were boys from other prominent families, they might not be willing to see her shine so brightly and might prefer her to return to the family and be a good wife and mother.
Only Ling Qianhe was her equal. He understood her struggles. In this world, perhaps only this boy would truly understand and cherish Xiao Ci.
Lin Cuiping thought that when she was no longer in this world, perhaps only the man in front of her could protect her precious daughter.
Allowing her to live a carefree life forever!
Living the happiest life.
She quietly watched the two in front of her. Lin Mucí was still eating fruit, the cut watermelon juice was sweet and clear, while Lin Cuiping looked at the boy in front of her, and then Lin Cuiping said.
"Come with me, I have something to tell you."
Ling Qianhe nodded. Lin Mucí, however, became a little nervous.
Hey, Mom wants to talk to Ling Qianhe?
What about?
But no matter what they talked about, it was their business. She just needed to continue eating her delicious fruit!
Thinking this, Lin Mucí unreservedly continued to poke at the fruit!
…
In the study upstairs, Lin Cuiping looked at the handsome and charming boy who hid his edge and appeared quite well-behaved in front of her. She hesitated for a moment and asked.
"When do you plan to marry Xiao Ci?"
She asked very directly.
Facing this question, Ling Qianhe showed no intention of beating around the bush.
"I think—the sooner the better."
Lin Cuiping furrowed her brow slightly. She gazed into Ling Qianhe's eyes, and Ling Qianhe met her gaze calmly. Lin Cuiping sized him up and then said.
"Xiao Ci agrees too?"
Ling Qianhe nodded.
"I will prepare the most dreamlike wedding in the world for her, and I will make her the most beautiful bride in the world."
Lin Cuiping pouted.
"Who cares… our family isn't short of that little bit of money… I just think you're getting off too easily. Xiao Ci is getting married not long after becoming an adult. She's giving up her career, her studies?"
"What if she meets someone she likes even more in the future?"
Ling Qianhe's eyelashes trembled slightly. He exuded a heart-wrenching fragility!
"If she meets someone she likes even more, then I will completely support her leaving me."
"I will always respect her decisions and always support her. If she meets someone she likes even more, someone who can make her happier, then even if I am heartbroken to death, I will fulfill her wish."
Ms. Lin Cuiping was somewhat surprised.
Did this boy think this way?
It was fortunate that Lin Mucí wasn't present, still eating fruit downstairs.
If she were present, she would have immediately looked up and said in the fiercest tone:
"Liar! Don't believe him, he's a super-duper liar!"
"He won't let me go, he'll just tie me up and do this and that!"
"He'd rather die than let go, don't be deceived by his seemingly virtuous appearance!"
But precisely because Lin Mucí wasn't present, she couldn't warn Ms. Lin Cuiping. Ms. Lin Cuiping, on the contrary, was moved by the youth's sincerity!
She looked at him, at his fragile appearance, and suddenly felt a surge of pity.
This poor thing—
How much must he like her daughter to say such words, to fulfill her wishes.
Although she was angry about the early marriage,… if he was truly a good person, and loved Xiao Ci to death, then it was acceptable.
As long as Xiao Ci was happy, why should she, as a mother, be the villain?