Chapter 95 - 95: Just That Calm
After My Rebirth, I Escaped My Marriage
Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Lin Gantang remained silent. Mr. Lin seemed to think she disagreed and huffed, âIâve invested money in it anyway. Canât the major shareholder make such a decision?â
âAlright,â Lin Gantang reluctantly agreed, âBut, Dad, you canât buy any more.â
âI know, 1 know.â Mr. Lin replied, âYou can continue looking for your loving cats. Lu Yuan, help her take them to the third floor.â He continued, âWith such a large cat tree, I could hang ten of them on it easily. Whatâs wrong with buying two?â
Everything was prepared, and they were just waiting for the opening.
These past couple of days had been busy for Lin Gantang, and she hadnât had the chance to see Wen Yanqing. Since she came back early today, she sent him a message, asking if he wanted to have dinner together.
Wen Yanqing called and said, âI have a social gathering tonight. Itâll end around eight oâclock. Iâll come to see you after that, okay?â
His gentle voice made Lin Gantangâs ears feel warm. âThen Iâll have dinner with my dad and the others. You should drink less. Come see the cat I adopted tonight. It looks unique.â
âDonât worry, I wonât drink,â Wen Yanqing reassured her.
In the evening, when Jiang Tongtong returned home, she sneaked up to the third floor before Lin Zhaonan came back. Her eyes sparkled as she petted the Ragdoll cat on the left and hugged the Scottish Fold cat on the right. She was so delighted that she couldnât contain herself.
All three cats had been vaccinated and had especially gentle personalities.
âRemember to brush off any fur from your clothes when you go out later,â Lin Gantang advised.
âYour brother is overly cautious. Whatâs wrong with having cats? 1 argue about science with him, and he argues about probability with me,â Jiang Tongtong complained, her gaze fixed on the calico cat. âIs this the one you adopted? Itâs so well-behaved.â
Lin Gantang wished her father could be more like Jiang Tongtong, seeing a catâs true nature beyond its appearance.
âI havenât named it yet. Do you have a suitable name?â Lin Gantang asked.
Jiang Tongtong was still thinking when Lin Zhaonanâs voice echoed from downstairs.
Jiang Tongtong immediately put down the sweet Ragdoll cat, hastily tidied her clothes, and quietly slipped back to the second floor, as if she were sneaking around like a thief.
âWalk a bit slower,â Lin Gantang reminded her from behind.
Lin Zhaonan didnât seem to notice Jiang Tongtong secretly petting the cat. He served food into Jiang Tong Tongâs bowl with a gentle expression as they ate.
While Lin Gantang was savoring her favorite steamed fish, Mr. Lin asked, âWhereâs Yanqing? He hasnât been here for a few days.â
âDad, is it me whoâs in a relationship or you?â Lin Gantang teased while picking out fish bones.
Mr. Lin glared at her. âHeâs alone over at the Yuanshui River area, and heâs not close to his father, all alone. Donât you think you should bring him home more often?â
âThatâs a good point. But he must be tired from going back and forth. How about I move in with him?â Lin Gantang suggested.
Then she realized her father had fallen silent.
âYou have a son. Just look at your brother. Heâll get jealous if you act like this,â Lin Gantang commented.
âIâm not a child,â Lin Zhaonan replied, glancing at her.
âThatâs right. He has everything, so why would he be jealous?â Mr. Lin said, quite satisfied with Lin Zhaonanâs generosity.
âBrother, youâre out of favor,â Lin Gantang stated calmly.
âDonât worry. 1 have all the passbooks,â Lin Zhaonan reassured her, staying extremely composed.
With the power of controlling the finances, he was composed.
âDad, are you retiring? Passbooks? What passbooks? What about mine?â Lin Gantang was still in shock.
âYou? Iâm worried youâd bankrupt the Lin family overnight.â Mr. Lin almost forgot to mention, âOh, right, the supplementary card I gave you, the main card is with your brother. If you need money in the future, ask him.â
âWhat!â Lin Gantang was still taken aback. âDad, wake up. When I was a child, he wouldnât even give me ten yuan as pocket money!â
Mr. Lin took a sip of wine and seemed satisfied. âItâs alright. Itâs not like weâre dividing the inheritance. Donât worry, I can still spare ten yuan.â
Then, he added considerately, âDonât worry, Iâll hold onto your shares for you. Youâll receive dividends. Your brother can work for you.â
Lin Gantang suddenly felt comforted..