Chapter 185: The Lin Sisters
After returning home that evening, Lin Zhulu handed her schoolbag to the maid while asking, “Has my mom come back yet?”
The maid replied, “The eldest miss hasn’t returned yet, but the second miss is already home.”
The “eldest miss” referred to Lin Zhulu’s mother, Lin Yueji, while the “second miss” was Lin Yueji’s younger sister, Lin Aiji.
The two daughters of the Lin family were twins, but not only did they look different, their personalities were also completely opposite.
Lin Yueji lived freely and followed her heart, while Lin Aiji valued order and discipline. After growing up, it was Lin Aiji who inherited the Lin family business.
Back then, after Lin Yueji divorced Wei Yan, she brought Lin Zhulu back to the Lin family. The divorce lawyer had been arranged by Lin Aiji, who had ruthlessly taken a large share from Wei Yan.
Although Lin Aiji had dated many men, she had no interest in marriage or having children. So when Lin Yueji returned home with Lin Zhulu, she was overjoyed—there was finally an heir to the Lin family! She no longer had to worry about having a child or choosing adoption.
To Lin Zhulu, Lin Aiji was like a second mother. Even her name was given by Lin Aiji—“Zhulu,” taken from contending for supremacy, bold and ambitious.
That said, the Lin family did not impose strict demands on Lin Zhulu. Although they hoped she would inherit the family business in the future, they never forced her in her studies.
After all, from the names “Yueji” and “Aiji,” it was clear the Lin family valued a strong and stable inner self above all.
Hearing movement at the entrance, Lin Aiji—already changed into her home clothes—walked out and smiled.
“You’re back?”
Lin Zhulu responded, wondering whether she should tell her aunt about the Wei family.
“What’s wrong? Something on your mind?” Lin Aiji curled her finger and lightly flicked Lin Zhulu’s nose.
Lin Zhulu quickly covered her nose and stepped back. “Don’t flatten my nose!”
Lin Aiji clasped her hands together in mock apology. “Sorry~ So, what’s making our little deer so unhappy that even her nose is wrinkling?”
At this point, Lin Zhulu didn’t hide it anymore. She glanced around, then pulled Lin Aiji onto the balcony before speaking in a low voice.
“The Wei family is back in the country.”
“I know,” Lin Aiji said calmly. She had already received that kind of information long ago.
“And Wei Xiao transferred to Mingde. He’s in the class next to mine.”
“Did he trouble you?” Lin Aiji’s expression instantly turned cold.
“No!” Lin Zhulu shook her head quickly. “He doesn’t even know who I am!”
Lin Aiji thought about it and agreed. Wei Yan would never voluntarily mention his ex-wife and her daughter, and Wei Xiao wouldn’t care enough to investigate.
Her expression softened. “Then what happened?”
Lin Zhulu recounted everything about Wei Xiao and Gu Qinghuan.
After hearing it, Lin Aiji’s expression darkened again.
Lin Zhulu cautiously observed her face. “Auntie… what should we do?”
“There’s no immediate solution,” Lin Aiji pinched the bridge of her nose. “Just like your class monitor said, we need to know Wei Xiao’s next move before we can respond.”
“However, based on the current situation, he likely won’t do anything that threatens her safety. If you’re really concerned, keep an eye on your class monitor. If anything unusual happens, discuss it with your classmates.”
“And of course, you can always come to me or your mother for help,” Lin Aiji added, gently patting her arm.
Lin Zhulu felt a bit frustrated.
Sure enough, to handle something well, you need thorough preparation.
While the Lin family’s conversation was relatively calm, the discussion between the Yu sisters was far more serious.
After hearing Yu Xin describe Wei Xiao’s behavior in primary school, Yu Yuan’s face turned pale.
Yu Xin thought she was worried he might behave the same way again, but then Yu Yuan hesitantly asked:
“What about the girls he bullied… are they okay?”
At that moment, Yu Xin felt a sense of relief.
She stepped forward, hugged Yu Yuan, and gently patted her back.
Yu Yuan was caught off guard and slightly embarrassed, her fear of Wei Xiao easing a little as she tried to push Yu Xin away.
“Why are you suddenly hugging me?”
As the girl currently closest to Wei Xiao—and the most likely target—Yu Yuan’s first thought was still concern for the girls he had bullied in the past.
Yu Xin felt that Yu Yuan had truly changed.
Or perhaps, this was who Yu Yuan had always been—only suppressed and buried for too long within the Yu family environment.
She released her and said seriously:
“We’re already investigating those girls. What matters now is you.”
“You must keep your distance from Wei Xiao. It’s best not to go out alone with him either, in case he tries anything.”
Yu Yuan was about to nod, but paused.
“But… Mom wants me to go out with him this weekend.”
Yu Xin frowned.
After hearing about Wei Xiao’s childhood behavior, she no longer believed that Xu Zhishu and Cui Wanning were unaware of his nature.
Or rather—they didn’t think it mattered.
Wasn’t Yu Yuan’s safety, and the safety of those girls, important? Were only the Wei family’s power and the Yu family’s interests important?
Her fists clenched tightly, lips pressed together.
Yu Yuan noticed her mood and didn’t want to make her angry. After hesitating for a few seconds, she forced a light smile.
“It’s fine. The engagement isn’t finalized yet. Even if he really is a pervert, he wouldn’t do anything now. I’ll be careful and keep my distance.”
“That’s not enough,” Yu Xin said firmly. “Whether it’s you or Qinghuan—Chuchu has said this many times: we can’t rely on others. We can’t assume ‘he won’t do anything.’”
“We need to prepare ourselves properly, so we can protect ourselves when danger comes.”
Yu Yuan knew she was right, but still felt uncertain. “Then… what kind of preparation? Hire bodyguards?”
Yu Xin’s eyes lit up. “Even bodyguards can have gaps. But if you can defend yourself, that’s different!”
Yu Yuan: “…Huh?”
Yu Xin quickly contacted Song Yi:
[Song Yi, I remember you won a regional Sanda championship, right? Can you teach some self-defense moves?]
The next afternoon after school, Gu Qinghuan and Yu Yuan stood in the training room, looking at each other in silence.
Song Yi stood before them, unusually serious.
He clenched his fists, full of fighting spirit.
“The class rep told me everything! To deal with that pervert and protect yourselves in dangerous situations—let’s learn Sanda!”
Yu Xin had also changed into sportswear, equally serious. “I’ll help too!”
Jiang Chuchu leaned by the window watching, then took out her phone and messaged her secretary, Jin Jubao.
[Help me find some cases.]
[What kind of cases?]
[Cases where women exercised self-defense against men.]
[Understood. Should I also include cases involving excessive self-defense?]
[Yes. Also find lawyers in the country who specialize in this area.]
[Understood. I’ll make sure that when you need it, at least one lawyer is available for consultation or representation.]
[Good.]
[Transfer – 20,000 yuan]
[This is for legal consultation fees. If it’s not enough, ask me. If there’s extra, keep it.]
Jin Jubao ended the chat, leaned back in his chair holding his phone, face full of happiness.
A generous young lady is the best!!!
