lcionline Chapter 220 Extra (1) Parallel World 25
Chapter 220 Extra (1) Parallel World 25
Chapter 220 Extra (1) Parallel World 25
The private treasury of two emperors must have contained treasures of unimaginable value.
Even the cheapest item could leave Lin Shiming, a rough and unsophisticated man, in awe. Four years ago, when Lu Yuxi took him into two private vaults, Lin Shiming had already been amazed. Now, after so much accumulation, the booklet, which was more than twice as thick, made him almost drool.
It's hard to be sure whether Lin Shiming was able to be with Lu Yuxi because he was greedy for money.
Lu Yuxi also had this question. And with Lin Shiming completely absorbed in picking out treasures and forgetting about Lu Yuxi, this question escalated into a deep confusion, making the already anxious Prince Jin even more conflicted.
Unable to shake it, Lu Yuxi, knowing he had seduced Lin Shiming to win her over, was always filled with guilt. Unlike those who steadily pursued their lovers, he always felt like he was living in a castle in the air, ready to collapse at any moment. He was terrified that Lin Shiming would one day realize what was happening and simply kick him to the curb.
As she turned the pages of the booklet, Lu Yuxi's thoughts overlapped and deepened with each turn.
When the pain became unbearable, Lu Yuxi, who had been ignored for almost half an hour, finally couldn't help but ask directly.
"Shi Ming".
Lin Shiming didn't even look up, just hummed in response.
Lu Yuxi hesitated for a long time before finally speaking.
"You...you really like me?" Not because you like my money, my status, or my position.
Ok?
what?
Lin Shiming, who was engrossed in picking out items, finally realized something was wrong and looked up from the two thick booklets.
"What nonsense are you talking about?" Lin Shiming was full of questions, looking at Lu Yuxi with suspicion and surprise. "If I liked someone else, why would I be with you? I'm not crazy!"
I don't understand what kind of nonsense you people with such heavy minds are thinking about all day long.
"No," Lu Yuxi hurriedly explained, feeling misunderstood, "I wasn't talking about a person..."
The naive Lin Shiming was even more confused, "But I don't like ghosts either!"
Lu Yuxi: "..."
Lu Yuxi sighed, resigned to her fate and spoke her mind, "Perhaps I'm referring to external things? Gold and silver treasures, power and status."
"Oh~"
The naive young General Lin finally understood.
"You said this!"
Mr. Lin Shiming, a modern man with rich experience in love theory and broad knowledge, instantly understood.
"Yes, I like these things. What are you going to do about it?"
"?"
Lu Yuxi's pupils dilated.
Why aren't you playing by the rules?!
"No ..."
"Not what?" Lin Shiming snapped the booklet shut, raising an eyebrow with interest. "Can't I like these?"
"…able."
"I like these things. Are you not going to give them to me, or are you simply going to break up with me?"
Upon hearing the word "separate," Lu Yuxi immediately became agitated. "What separation! I never said that! I... I was just asking!"
Ask yourself if you prefer these external things or me.
But Lin Shiming's attitude was already very clear, and after a moment's hesitation, Lu Yuxi swallowed the question. He didn't want to humiliate himself.
So, unwilling to give up, His Highness Prince Jin began to brainwash himself, trying to convince himself to accept this stark reality.
Fortunately, he has all the things Lin Shiming likes. Regardless of his motives, as long as Lin Shiming is willing to be with him forever, that's enough.
Time will come, and one day he will completely win her heart and soul.
"It's alright now." Lu Yuxi tried to cheer herself up and smiled again. "Hurry up and look at the booklet, or your brother will regret it when he comes to his senses."
Lin Shiming smiled, lowered his eyes, and opened the booklet again.
Lu Yuxi stared intently at his profile for a long time before turning her gaze away and picking up her teacup to pour Lin Shiming another cup of hot tea.
"Lu Yuxi".
Lin Shiming, who seemed to be concentrating, suddenly spoke up.
"I have everything you have."
*
Lin Shihe still wielded considerable influence over Lin Shiming.
Although Lin Shiming said he wouldn't listen to his brother, as the sun gradually set and it was almost dinnertime, he pretended to be calm and said goodbye to Lu Yuxi with a seemingly indifferent but actually guilty expression. He then turned around and slipped out of the palace, heading home without stopping.
Before leaving, he offered a rather blatant attempt to cover up his mistake by explaining that he was worried about Lin Shihe's health, and he left behind two booklets that were almost completely filled with his drawings.
He's really bold enough to take money!
Just before the last rays of sunlight disappeared from the horizon, the cabbage that the Lin family had been pushing into the pig's mouth finally climbed over the wall and returned to their yard.
Lin Shiming looked around and, finding nothing amiss, happily relaxed. "My brother didn't find out; I'm definitely getting more and more capable."
"dong dong dong"
Suddenly, there was a knock at the courtyard gate. Lin Shiming listened for a moment, and only after confirming that it was a familiar servant from the household did he slowly walk over to open the door.
As soon as the door opened, the person outside bowed.
"Second Young Master, the head of the family invites you to have dinner."
Luckily I came back on time, otherwise I would have been caught red-handed. Tsk tsk tsk, I'm so smart.
Lin Shiming, without batting an eye, replied, "I understand! I'll go right away."
*
When he followed the servant to the room, Lin Shihe was inside, wearing an outer robe and reading by lamplight. He didn't say anything upon seeing him enter, but simply waved the servant away.
Lin Shiming subconsciously glanced around. The central octagonal table was empty, without even a cup of tea.
"Brother, aren't we eating?" Where's the food?
Lin Shihe put down his book and straightened his robes. "What, didn't your lover tell you to eat before you came back?"
!
Lin Shiming's pupils dilated.
"No... I was under house arrest in the yard, why did he invite me to stay for dinner?"
Lin Shihe chuckled, "I added a lock to the gate of your Jingming Courtyard while you were away, didn't you know that?"
Lin Shiming was dumbfounded.
Little did he know, he hadn't even gone back to his own yard!
That's it, he's doomed. Caught red-handed, Young Master Lin immediately cowered.
"Brother! I was wrong."
"Wrong? You're not wrong." Lin Shihe slammed his hand on the table. "What did I tell you back then? I told you not to easily agree to anything Lu Yuxi asked for, not to be fooled by him. What did you do? Not only did you agree to him, you even dared to... You're incredibly stupid! Can't you see that he's deliberately seducing you?"
"I know."
Lin Shihe suddenly stopped.
"you know?"
"I just don't like scheming and backstabbing. I'm not stupid or blind, how could I not see that he was deliberately trying to seduce me?"
It's important to understand that displays of affection between men and women are different from those between brothers.
Due to the significant barriers between men and women, women generally do not have much contact with men. If a woman wants to express her feelings, she only needs to act slightly closer, and that will be enough for the other person to understand.
But it's different between brothers. They don't distinguish between men and women, and they spend all their time together, inseparable and intimate. In this situation, if one wants to express their special feelings, they must do things far beyond normal social interactions to make others feel that they are different.
Therefore, when Lu Yuxi changed clothes in front of him for the first time without any cover, Lin Shiming had already figured out what she was thinking.
Too obvious
Haven't eaten pork and never seen a pig run?
Such petty tricks could not possibly fool General Lin from the modern era.
"So, you knew from the beginning that Lu Yuxi was deliberately seducing you?" Lin Shihe asked, his eyes filled with disbelief.
How could his brother be so intelligent? That's impossible! Absolutely impossible!
But it is what it is.
“Yeah.” Lin Shiming casually sat down next to his brother. “His little tricks are quite interesting. I watched for amusement for more than half a year before I agreed to join him.”