Free Web NovelChapter 150: Chapter 119: You’re Saying My Butt Is Big, Aren’t You?
Lin Jiang stood to the side, not saying a word.
It really wasn’t the right time to say anything.
It was better for a person to come to certain realizations on their own than to have someone else spell it out for them.
"Um..."
Chen Jingxian scrambled out of the car, smoothing out her clothes. She didn’t dare to spare Lin Jiang a single glance.
"Let’s go home."
They walked one after the other; she didn’t dare to walk side-by-side with Lin Jiang.
Her thoughts were racing.
’Do all luxury cars have this kind of design?’
’Was it really designed for... *that*? That’s just a bit much.’
Lin Jiang, who was walking behind her, had his own thoughts as well.
’Chen Jingxian’s figure is absolutely incredible.’
’I hope I get a chance to try it out. It’d be a waste not to use such a practical feature.’
"Want to grab some late-night snacks to take home?" Chen Jingxian asked, glancing at the food stalls by the entrance to their complex, trying to break the awkward silence.
"Sure, we can get some."
"You bought me a car, so this is my treat. Order anything you want—I’m paying."
"How impressive, Sister Chen."
The two of them went to the food stall, bought over a hundred yuan worth of food, and grabbed a case of beer before heading home.
After they took off their shoes, Chen Jingxian went into her bedroom and came out with a set of blue pajamas.
"I bought you some pajamas. Want to change into them?"
"You bought me pajamas too?"
"I just added them to the order to get free shipping. It’s so you don’t have to sleep in your own clothes every time, which must be uncomfortable."
"In that case, I’ll definitely put them on."
"You can change out here. No one’s watching." Chen Jingxian handed him the pajamas, then turned and went back into her bedroom.
Since he wasn’t planning on leaving tonight anyway, Lin Jiang didn’t stand on ceremony and changed into the pajamas.
Not long after, Chen Jingxian came out, having changed into a wine-red silk nightgown.
It was a simple spaghetti-strap design with no other frills, but the visual effect was far superior to plain cotton.
With the hem of her nightgown swaying, Chen Jingxian’s legs appeared full and shapely. Every step she took radiated the allure of a mature woman.
She went to the kitchen and brought out two glasses.
"Come on, I’ll have a drink with you."
"Let’s."
They clinked their glasses. Lin Jiang drained his in one gulp, while Chen Jingxian drank about a third of hers.
"You’re not angry that my parents came looking for you, are you?"
"What’s there to be angry about? I understand how they feel."
"That’s good. You don’t have to take what they said to heart. Just let it go in one ear and out the other."
"Yeah."
BUZZ BUZZ BUZZ...
Chen Jingxian’s phone vibrated. Lin Jiang glanced over; it was a video call from Wang Minxia.
She made a shushing gesture at Lin Jiang before answering the call.
"Mom."
"Where are you?"
"I’m at home. I just got back."
"Why did you go home? I was waiting for you."
"There wasn’t much going on, so I just came home," Chen Jingxian said casually. "I’m kind of busy right now, so I’m going to hang up."
"Put whatever you’re doing on hold. I need to talk to you about something."
"What is it?"
"We saw Xiaojiang’s attitude. I think getting those two to get back together is probably impossible."
Chen Jingxian nodded in acknowledgment.
"Your father and I have given up hope on them getting back together. So... how about you give it a shot with Xiaojiang?"
Lin Jiang: ???
"Huh?"
Chen Jingxian’s voice jumped an octave, her nervousness plain to see.
"’What do you mean, "huh"?’ I’m being serious here," Wang Minxia said.
"I think you two are a good match. Lin Jiang might be a few years younger than you, but in this day and age, nobody cares about that stuff anymore."
"Wh-what are you talking about? That’s impossible! I’m his sister-in-law."
"They’re divorced, so what does ’sister-in-law’ matter now?" Wang Minxia said.
"I think Lin Jiang is interested in you, too. His money doesn’t grow on trees. If he wasn’t interested, why would he be paying off your mortgage and buying you a car?"
"Well..."
Chen Jingxian was at a loss for words, not knowing what to say.
’She had considered it before, but she never dared to dwell on it, afraid she’d get carried away by the thought.’
"If you ask me, Lin Jiang is definitely thinking the same way. You should hurry up and make a move. You know, you two even look good together, like a real couple."
"St-stop talking nonsense."
Chen Jingxian was so embarrassed she couldn’t even look up.
’Lin Jiang is right here! How can Mom be so blunt? How am I supposed to face him now?’
"How is this nonsense? Neither of you are getting any younger, and you already know each other inside and out. If you two got together, things would move along much faster than with someone new," Wang Minxia said.
"Listen to me, I’m not kidding. You’re still young enough now that having a baby wouldn’t be a problem. But if you wait a few more years, it’ll become risky."
"I... well..."
Wang Minxia’s mouth was like a machine gun, rattling off words so fast that Chen Jingxian couldn’t get a single word in edgewise.
Lin Jiang, for his part, never imagined his former mother-in-law could say something so outrageous.
’But as outrageous as it was, the suggestion itself was actually pretty nice.’
"Stop stammering. All my old colleagues are already holding their grandkids. I’ve given up hope on your sister, so whether my wish comes true is all up to you now," Wang Minxia said.
"Just break the ice and get together already! Try to let me hold my grandkid by next year."
"It takes ten months to have a baby! How could you possibly be holding a grandchild by next year?"
"Well, start now! You already know each other, and Lin Jiang is into you. Everything should just fall into place naturally."
"Please, stop talking..."
Chen Jingxian’s face was burning as she scrambled to her feet and fled toward the bedroom.
Lin Jiang couldn’t hear the rest of the conversation.
’But his former mother-in-law’s suggestion... that sounded pretty good.’
More than ten minutes later, Chen Jingxian finally emerged from the bedroom, the flush on her cheeks lingering like a soft blush.
