Lin Muxuan was still filming when she received a call from Ms. Lin Cuiping, and she ducked away to take it.
She heard Ms. Lin Cuiping tell her about Yang Lanyan's visit.
"Xiao Ci, he said he has a marriage engagement with you!"
"I didn't even know about this before—if I had known, I would have..."
She paused, then Lin Muxuan blinked and asked her,
"You would have what?"
"Are you still thinking of marrying me off to him?"
Ms. Lin Cuiping was clearly scatterbrained.
"That wouldn't be impossible."
"Hey, is Ling Qianhe by your side? If he is, I won't say anything more, it's not good for him to hear."
"He's already got you completely tied down—if he hears this, I suspect that kid will get jealous."
Lin Muxuan wanted to roll her eyes.
Since she knew Ling Qianhe would get jealous,
Why say it?
However,
Lin Muxuan thought for a moment,
And asked her,
"What's this engagement about?"
Ms. Lin Cuiping was still worried, asking her with great concern,
"Ling Qianhe isn't here, right?"
Hearing Ms. Lin Cuiping ask this, Lin Muxuan shook her head helplessly, knowing she couldn't see, so she patiently explained.
"He's filming. He's gotten too deep into his role, and the staff have to specifically watch him."
"Tell me, what's this engagement all about?"
When it came to serious matters, Ms. Lin Cuiping was wide awake.
"It's said that your biological father's family signed a marriage engagement with Yang Lanyan's family."
Lin Muxuan was stunned by Ms. Lin Cuiping's words.
"Biological father?"
She had almost forgotten about that.
The little system weakly explained in her mind.
"It seems there was indeed such a thing, but I didn't think it was that important before, so..."
The little system dryly explained to Lin Muxuan,
"I didn't think it was that important, so I didn't tell you."
Lin Muxuan was almost angered to death by the little system—what kind of logic was that?
If it wasn't that important, then it wouldn't be told to her?
This was clearly a very important matter!
And if she wasn't told,
Wouldn't she be very passive?
Lin Muxuan was still pondering what this biological father was all about when she heard Ms. Lin Cuiping on the phone, in a rather shy tone, tell her,
"Xiao Ci, I didn't tell you because I was afraid you wouldn't like it. After all, your biological father suddenly appeared, and you hadn't interacted with him before. You have a stubborn temper, and I was afraid you wouldn't be able to accept it."
"But Xiao Ci, your biological father is very capable. He will dote on you with me, don't worry. In this vast world, no one will ever be able to bully you!"
"Even if that coin box bullies you, don't be afraid."
"Mommy and Daddy will definitely stand up for you!"
She said it seriously, but Lin Muxuan found it quite headache-inducing.
Her worry was precisely this point!
Her biological mother standing up for her—that was completely unnecessary.
If her biological mother and Ling Qianhe fought, what would happen?
"So where is this biological father now? Is he at the Lin family's?"
Ms. Lin Cuiping denied it outright.
"Of course not. Xiao Ci, you haven't agreed yet, so how can I bring him home? We've been dating overseas..."
"I asked him, and the engagement is indeed true. But he said it was an engagement made many years ago, and he didn't know he had a daughter back then, so he naturally wouldn't count it."
"Besides, your boyfriend has already confessed publicly in front of the entire world."
"We are not the kind of parents who would break up a loving couple."
"He's been absent from your life for so many years; he'd only want to dote on you, not overthink things!"
Ms. Lin Cuiping's voice sounded incredibly pathetic,
As if she had done something wrong.
Fearing her daughter's anger,
She spoke to Lin Muxuan in such a pitiful tone.
Lin Muxuan rubbed her cheeks.
"So you still won't let me meet him?"
This biological father, who had always existed but been absent, should finally appear and let her meet him.
Lin Cuiping's voice became even more shy.
"It's possible... If Xiao Ci wants to, he certainly wouldn't disagree!"
"After you finish filming... I'll let you meet him?"
Lin Muxuan thought for a moment.
"No need to wait until filming is over. I'm filming in the city right now. When this scene is done, I'll have a day off to go home."
"Can he see me?"
Hearing Lin Muxuan say this, Ms. Lin Cuiping's eyes lit up, and she immediately agreed without hesitation.
"Of course! Of course, he can see you! Xiao Ci, don't worry, even if it rains knives, he will definitely meet you."
...
Lin Muxuan would have some rest after this scene was filmed.
Her scenes were almost finished, and the endless suffering was also coming to an end. The crew had been filming in isolation because they were afraid her emotions wouldn't be right, so they hadn't allowed her to go home.
Now that the plot was almost filmed,
And most of the tears had been shed.
To keep her confined to the set until all the actors finished filming,
Would be too inhumant.
So, they granted her a day off.
However, Ling Qianhe still had to stay on set. His scenes weren't finished yet, and he hadn't emerged from his role. It was rare for this movie emperor to be so immersed in his character; if they let him go on break and broke his immersion,
The entire crew would probably be in tears.
Therefore, Ling Qianhe had to be "imprisoned" in the crew's "black room" to cultivate his emotions.
Lin Muxuan drove home herself, feeling refreshed.
As she opened the door,
Ms. Lin Cuiping rushed forward, grabbed her wrist, and said with great excitement,
"Xiao Ci, quickly come and see your father."
It was that direct.
Lin Muxuan looked up. Indeed, there was a stranger on the sofa. He was incredibly handsome, appearing to be around thirty years old. Exceptionally handsome, with an imposing aura, he looked like a decisive and formidable figure who had conquered all.
"I am Lin Xu."
"I am your father."
He nodded at Lin Muxuan—Lin Muxuan also nodded and smiled. Although she was his daughter, he was still a stranger, and becoming too close instantly wasn't realistic.
Ms. Lin Cuiping beckoned to her.
"Don't just stand there, Xiao Ci. Your daddy misses you so much!"
"After he found out you were his daughter, he decided to give you some shares of the overseas Lin family as part of your dowry."
Lin Xu was unmarried and had no children.
The collateral branches of the Lin family were all quite pleased.
Because of this, the Lin family's equity and assets would surely be divided equally in the future. If he adopted a collateral descendant, their own children might even benefit.
Unexpectedly, Lin Xu suddenly produced a biological daughter.
Lin Xu also said he would leave everything of the Lin family to this biological daughter!
The collateral branches of the Lin family were almost spitting blood from anger!
Lin Xu, however, didn't care about all that. After announcing this news at the shareholders' meeting, he immediately rushed to China to see his beloved daughter.
Now, seeing the delicately sculpted, beautiful, and pure young girl before him, he felt immense affection.
He couldn't wait to dote on her.
Lin Xu reached out, lightly stroking her hair, with great care.
Despite being the powerful head of the Lin family who commanded influence overseas, he was cautious and gentle in front of her!
"I am your biological father, Xiao Ci. From now on, with me, your daddy protecting you, no one will be able to bully you!"
The little system tut-tutted.
"Host, you're quite the star now."
"It's pitiful for Ling Qianhe. It was already difficult enough to win over your mother, and now he has a future father-in-law to deal with—how tough."
"But, who told him he likes you? No matter how difficult, he has to face it!"