Chapter 278: 278 Luo Xiaolang, From Now On, We are Brothers who would Take a Stab for Each Other (2nd update)

Translator: 549690339

The Yin family left the Ji family’s villa.

Yin Qin drove, with Luo Xiaolang still sitting in his passenger seat.

Qin Qin didn’t ride in Yin Bin’s car anymore, their marital relationship… lacked affection.

She was in her son’s car feeling that as a mother, even though she had always been friends with Yin Qin from when he was young, even among friends, certain things needed to be made clear.

The car traveled on the highway.

Yin Qin was rather preoccupied, staring silently at the car.

Luo Xiaolang had never been one to speak much.

Qin Qin looked at her son and said, “Find a place, I need to talk to both of you.”

She referred to both of them, not just Yin Qin.

Yin Qin nodded.

When it came to his affairs, big or small, he had never hidden anything from his mother.

The car headed to a high-end coffee shop.

Yin Qin sat in a private room in the café, together with his mother and Luo Xiaolang.

The view from the room was good. The window overlooked Jin City’s moat, and the sunshine cast a diamond-like sparkle onto the water.

Yin Qin stood before the window, experiencing a moment of bitter irony.

Despite his current depression, he still found interest in observing the scenery.

He heard his mother say, “Come over and sit. Let’s talk things over clearly.”

Yin Qin turned around and walked over to sit.

Luo Xiaolang

Luo Xiaolang also sat down.

ll along, Luo Xiaolang felt like she was just tagging along; she couldn’t understand why she was involved in everything from the beginning to the end.

Now she felt pretty sleepy; she hadn’t managed to sleep at all on the beach last night.

Strangely, she was fond of the outdoors, but for some reason she couldn’t sleep.

She forced herself to stay awake and watched the mother-son duo in front of her.

It was Luo Xiaolang’s first time meeting Yin Qin’s mother, or at least the first time she paid any attention. Looking at her now, she thought how young she looked – she would’ve mistaken her for Yin Qin’s sister if no one told her.

Qin Qin broached the subject. “Yin Qin, tell me honestly, what is your relationship with Luo Xiaolang?”

“Friends.”

“Girlfriend?”

“Just friends.”

Qin Qin knew it, she said, “So everything you did, it was all for Ji Baixin.”

“Yes.” Yin Qin didn’t hold anything back from his mother, “I’ve fallen for Ji Baixin for good. No matter what she does, I still like her, I still love her, I still can’t let go of her!”

Qin Qin pursed her lips.

This must be hereditary.

Yin Qin’s father, Yin Bin, was the same, except that she wasn’t the object of his affection.

“So, you purposely spoke ill of Ji Baixin in front of Ji Yunlei, demeaning her to nothing and portraying yourself as an ill-mannered person, all to ensure Ji Baixin could maintain her standing in the Ji family. Because for many years, because of Ji Baixin and Li Wenjun… Speaking of Li Wenjun, I didn’t even know he was your romantic rival, and I actually liked his designs so much and supported him, does that make you want to puke!”

Qin Qin made a joke, seemingly to lighten the atmosphere.

Luo Xiaolang noticed that, not only did Qin Qin not appear to be Yin Qin’s mother by looks, their interaction didn’t hold the typical mother-son hierarchy either – their relationship seemed very harmonious.

Yin Qin nodded, “Indeed, the two most important women in my life have both been charmed by Li Wenjun. I almost choked on my frustrations!”

Qin Qin laughed lightly, then turned serious, “Alright, let’s get back to the main topic. Because of what happened between Ji Baixin and Li Wenjun, Ji Baixin was deserted by everyone. Are you afraid that history will repeat itself, so you’re taking all the blame onto yourself, to make Ji Yunlei firmly believe he was wrong to have betrothed Ji Baixin to you, making him feel guilty towards Ji Baixin? In this way, not only can Ji Baixin stay safe within the Ji family, even if Ji Yunlei softens, Ji Baixin and Li Wenjun could be together!”

“Yes.” That had been Yin Qin’s plan.

If he couldn’t give Ji Baixin happiness, but someone else could make her so happy, he decided to let go.

To make it possible for them.

“If I’m not mistaken, the news about your big fight with your father when you returned home today, was actually released before the news about you and Luo Xiaolang. And you did all these things, just so everyone would think it’s you who did wrong by Ji Baixin, not that Ji Baixin cheated first. In order to protect her, to let her withdraw from your marriage agreement unscathed! Do you want to take all the negatives of this marriage agreement by yourself?! Even more so, you did all this to give the Ji family an excuse to renege on the marriage, to give Ji Baixin a righteous path to break off with you! But who would have known, Ji Baixin’s news got exposed, and you can only continue to tarnish your image. Only in this way can you highlight Ji Baixin’s goodness, only in this way can everyone feel, that you’re simply not worthy of Ji Baixin.”

Yin Qin nodded heavily.

That’s right.

Things went exactly like that.

He looked at his mother, “Mom, am I really stupid?”

“A bit.” Qin Qin didn’t hide it.

Yin Qin felt somewhat uncomfortable.

Even his mom agreed he was stupid. He really was the stupidest person in the world.

“However, Mom supports you.” Qin Qin spoke with a corner of her mouth curled up into a smile.

Yin Qin looked at his mother in disbelief. “Don’t you think our family suffered a lot today?”

“Indeed. Look at your dad, he couldn’t lift his head even once. I’m sure he’s furious to the point of exploding.” Qin Qin seemed shadenfreude. But she still seriously told him, “But I think your dad isn’t stupid either. He has been cunning for years in the business field. He must have seen through everything I can think of. He even cooperated with you in this play, didn’t even exploit Ji Baixin’s news leak. From a fair and just perspective, I have to say, this time your dad completely followed your ideas!”

Yin Qin knew.

He understood everything in his heart.

He said, “I will apologize to him.”

“That’s not what I meant. I don’t get along well with your dad anyway. Seeing him like this today, I feel quite good. I think, for once in his life he met an adversary!” Qin Qin spoke sincerely.

Yin Qin frowned, “Who is the rival? Ji Yunlei?”

Qin Qin lightly tapped her son’s forehead, “You!”

Yin Qin was speechless.

“No matter how fierce your dad treats you, he is helpless towards you.”

“Your dad is also helpless about you. You tell me, how long have you left my dad single after giving birth to me, I bet you haven’t even…”

“Enough, don’t worry about your dad and my affairs. Take care of yourself. Now you lost both your marriage and reputation, think about how to live in the future.” Qin Qin straightly diverted the topic.

Yin Qin said, “I guess I will have to work hard, destined to be alone for the rest of my life.”

“You are so obedient?”

“I promised my dad, I will raise Milky Way’s market share. Also, Baijian asked me to manage the company properly. I think he needs my help with something. You know I always obey Ji Baijian.”

“I always feel that you seem more like Ji Baijian’s son…”

“Mom!” Yin Qin was disgruntled.

Qin Qin laughed, “Alright, I won’t ask any more questions about your affairs. Basically, you live your own life and know your own ups and downs. Not to mention…”

She turned her head and looked at Luo Xiaolang who was bewildered throughout the conversation.

She said, “Do you feel no guilt for using her like this?”

“Luo Xiaolang and I are good buddies.” Yin Qin naturally put his arm around Luo Xiaolang.

Luo Xiaolang frowned.

She was really unused to Yin Qin’s closeness.

Yin Qin said, “I let Xiaolang take the blame for me this time. If Xiaolang runs into any trouble in the future, I will definitely risk my life to help. Luo Xiaolang, you remember. Since you helped me out this time, you can ask me to do anything next time, completely without having to consult me. Whatever you want me to do, I’ll do!”

Luo Xiaolang didn’t quite understand what she had helped Yin Qin with, but she felt as if she played a big role in this event. She nodded, “Alright.”

Yin Qin smiled, turned his head to look at his mother, and raised his eyebrows provocatively, “See? That’s what a good brother is, one who would take a bullet for each other!”

Qin Qin clicked her tongue twice to denote disdain.

But she quickly became serious, “I have no other requirements from you, but your mother does not approve of you playing with a woman’s feelings. Xiaolang seems to be only 17 or 18 years old? Or younger?”

“18 years old.” Yin Qin gave a decisive answer.

“In any case, she’s still so young. Don’t mess around.” Qin Qin looked serious, “You can be toyed with, but you absolutely cannot toy with others!”

She’s definitely not my real mom!