TCBHIWAF Chapter 108

Chapter 108: Honesty and Courage are Key to Solving Problems

The setting sun cast a warm, orange glow through the windows, dappling the sofa.

Lin Yu leaned slightly towards Ye Xingchen, the two of them snuggling together as they watched television.

Just then, Lin Qingfeng, who had been sitting to the side watching them interact with a smile, stood up.

Saying, “Let me help,” he quickly headed for the kitchen.

Entering the kitchen, Lin Qingfeng gently approached Bai Shiya, saying with a smile, “It’s rare for them to be back, let’s show off our skills together.”

Bai Shiya turned to look at him, her eyes full of smiles.

“Okay, you can chop the vegetables, and I’ll handle the cooking. Let’s divide the work.”

Lin Qingfeng skillfully picked up the cutting board and knife, starting to chop the vegetables in an orderly manner, his movements nimble.

Bai Shiya then turned on the stove, poured oil into the pot to heat it, preparing to stir-fry.

The two of them cooperated tacitly in the kitchen, occasionally exchanging a few words in low voices…

In the living room, Lin Yu and Ye Xingchen heard the sounds of conversation and kitchen utensils clattering from the kitchen, and exchanged smiles.

Ye Xingchen playfully said, “Uncle and Aunt have such a good relationship, we should be like this in the future.”

Lin Yu gently nodded, his eyes full of longing for the future.

“Yes, we will.”

As long as his parents didn’t object, no one else mattered.

Before long, a rich, tempting aroma of food wafted from the kitchen.

The meal was quickly prepared, and the table was filled with dishes that were both visually appealing and fragrant.

The four of them sat around the table.

In the past, Lin Yu and Ye Xingchen would have been somewhat restrained and put on a show in front of their elders, but now they didn’t care about that anymore.

Lin Qingfeng, sitting at the head of the table, put down his chopsticks, his gaze falling gently on Lin Yu.

“Yu, you went abroad alone two years ago, and at that time I really didn’t understand why.

It wasn’t until I saw the news today that I suddenly realized. I know that you’ve been avoiding and afraid, afraid that we would oppose your relationship with Xingchen.

But some things can’t be solved by running away. Avoiding them will only make the problems worse. Only by facing them bravely is there a chance of solving them.”

Lin Yu lowered his head slightly, a hint of guilt flashing in his eyes.

“Dad, I understand. At that time, I was really scared, afraid that you wouldn’t be able to accept it, so I chose to escape.”

Lin Qingfeng gently shook his head, then continued, “We are the people in this world who most want you to be happy.

Love doesn’t have a fixed pattern. As long as you truly love each other, and the other person can treat you sincerely, how could we disagree?

With this experience, you must understand that honesty and courage are key to solving problems.”

Ye Xingchen listened attentively, his heart filled with emotion. He interjected, “Uncle, in the future, no matter what problems we encounter, we will face them bravely together and will no longer worry you.”

Bai Shiya smiled as she looked at the two of them.

“Seeing you two like this puts our minds at ease. Come on, let’s not talk about these things, eat quickly, the food is getting cold.”

Everyone picked up their chopsticks and enjoyed this dinner filled with love and understanding.

Laughter and cheerful conversation filled the table, and Lin Yu and Ye Xingchen’s hands occasionally clasped gently under the table, their eyes meeting, filled with determination.

They knew that there might still be storms in the future, but with the support of their family, they had the courage to face anything.

After dinner, it was getting late.

Bai Shiya said to Lin Yu and Ye Xingchen with a smile, “Don’t bother going back tonight, you two should stay here.”

Then, she directly had the two of them stay in Lin Yu’s room.

Upon hearing this, Lin Yu’s face flushed slightly. He still felt a little uncomfortable at home, and he murmured, “…You sleep on the bed tonight, I’ll sleep on the sofa.”

After hearing this, Ye Xingchen gently closed the door, turned to look at Lin Yu, and said with a bit of amusement, “What are you saying? Now that your parents have agreed, you’re still pulling this on me.”

Lin Yu pouted, “I’m just… a little unused to it.”

Ye Xingchen walked forward, gently took Lin Yu’s hand, and said tenderly, “What’s there to be unused to? We’re already together.”

Lin Yu looked up, meeting Ye Xingchen’s affectionate gaze, and the awkwardness in his heart dissipated somewhat.

The two of them sat side by side on the bed, and Lin Yu spoke first, “Xingchen, today was really too unexpected. I was always worried that my parents wouldn’t accept it, but I didn’t expect them to be so supportive of us.”

Ye Xingchen nodded, “Yes, Uncle and Aunt are really open-minded, we’re very lucky.

But before, seeing you so scared, my heart also tightened. Why didn’t you believe that we could face it together?”

Lin Yu lowered his head, his voice filled with a trace of annoyance.

“I was just afraid that if they disagreed, it would separate us. I… I didn’t dare to take that risk.”

Ye Xingchen pulled Lin Yu into his arms, gently comforting him, “Don’t think so much, it’s all over. In the future, no matter what we encounter, we will bear it together, and never run away alone again, okay?”

Lin Yu nodded in Ye Xingchen’s arms.

“Okay. I won’t be so timid anymore in the future.”

Ye Xingchen lowered his head and gently kissed Lin Yu’s forehead, the two of them embracing…

After a moment, Ye Xingchen looked down at Lin Yu, “So much has happened today, you must be tired too, go to sleep early.”

“Want to take a shower? I’ll help you.”

A blush crept onto Lin Yu’s face, and he gently shook his head.

“I’ll go myself.”

Soon, the two of them finished washing up one after the other and returned to the room.

Ye Xingchen considerately tucked Lin Yu in, gently patting his shoulder, as if coaxing a child.

Under his gentle comfort, Lin Yu slowly closed his eyes, his breathing gradually becoming even, and he entered a dream.

After confirming that Lin Yu was sound asleep, Ye Xingchen carefully got up, tiptoed to the balcony, and gently closed the glass door.

His expression instantly turned cold, and he took out his phone, quickly dialing a number.

The call connected, and he said in a deep voice to the other end of the phone, “Secretary Shen.”

Secretary Shen’s respectful voice came from the other end of the phone, “Ye Total, what are your instructions?”

A hint of ruthlessness flashed in Ye Xingchen’s eyes as he coldly said:

“Within an hour, help me find out the information of the person who leaked the photos of me and Lin Yu, no matter what means you use. I need to know if there is anyone instructing her behind the scenes, and all related information. Report to me immediately when you find it.”

“Yes, Ye Total, I’ll go take care of it immediately!” Secretary Shen didn’t dare to delay at all, responding decisively.

…

Time passed in anxious waiting, and before long, Ye Xingchen’s phone rang urgently.

Not long after, Secretary Zhang’s phone call came back:

“Ye Total, it’s been found out. The photos were provided to the media by a woman, but in the end, you authorized the media to release them.

But that woman started following you and Lin Total long ago, from abroad. She has been trying to use this to hype herself to fame.”

Ye Xingchen laughed in anger.

“Good, she dares to plot against me. Even if I let the media release the photos, her behavior of secretly filming and stalking cannot be tolerated. Hand her information over to the police, this kind of person must not be let off.”

“Understood, Ye Total. In addition, the public relations team has formulated a response strategy for online public opinion and is working hard to guide public opinion to minimize negative impacts.” Secretary Zhang quickly reported on subsequent progress.

“Continue to follow up, and report any new situations to me as soon as possible.”

After Ye Xingchen finished speaking, he hung up the phone, his eyes gazing coldly at the dark night sky, secretly vowing that he would never allow anyone to hurt Lin Yu and their hard-won relationship.