"Hello, big brother, my name is Yang Xinxin!"
Perhaps sensing Lin Chen's gaze, the little girl proactively introduced herself.
"Hello, my name is Lin Chen!"
Seeing the little girl's cute appearance, Lin Chen also smiled, imitating her and stating his name.
Although this little girl was young, she was already a proper cultivator.
She looked about seven or eight years old but was already a solid Body Tempering stage cultivator. It was likely that even an ordinary adult would not be this little girl's match!
It seemed that the mother and daughter he had given a ride to were by no means simple individuals.
"This is my mom, her name is Yang Mei!"
The little girl acted as if she'd known him for years, stating her mother's name.
"Hahahaha, hello Sister Yang Mei!"
Hearing this, Lin Chen also proactively greeted the female driver.
The woman named Yang Mei looked very young. Calling her sister now was certainly not an exaggeration.
"Yes, hello."
This Yang Mei seemed very indifferent and didn't say much.
Seeing her cold demeanor, Lin Chen wisely didn't ask further questions.
After all, it was just a ride-share, there was no need to say too much.
As Yang Mei drove towards the city of Jingdu, the car phone suddenly rang.
Yang Mei casually pressed the answer button, and a familiar voice to Lin Chen came through the car speakers.
"Hello, Yang Mei, you're attending the Long family's birthday banquet in a couple of days, right?"
The voice on the other end, Lin Yuelong's, seemed to tremble slightly, which surprised Lin Chen.
He hadn't expected to encounter an acquaintance of his second uncle just by giving someone a ride.
But then again, this was the outskirts of Jingdu, an area entirely comprised of villa complexes.
Those who could live here were either wealthy or influential in the entire city of Jingdu.
Furthermore, most of them were cultivators. It wasn't impossible to encounter an acquaintance of his second uncle.
"Yes, I am. What's up?"
Upon hearing Lin Yuelong's voice, a subtle smile seemed to grace the lips of Yang Mei, who had been rather cold.
Lin Chen, sitting nearby, immediately understood.
Could it be that the woman his father mentioned his second uncle was interested in was this Yang Mei?
Otherwise, given his second uncle's personality, he was always in a hurry when making phone calls.
Why was he calling Yang Mei now, with his voice trembling?
"It's nothing, nothing. I was just asking. I won't bother you then!"
Lin Yuelong seemed very nervous. After asking his question, he directly hung up, leaving Lin Chen speechless.
His second uncle had previously said he wanted to propose to Yang Mei, but he didn't expect him to be so timid now!
It was no wonder his father had had that knowing expression when discussing his second uncle's affairs.
"Mom, when are you going to make Uncle Lin my dad?"
After the call ended, Yang Xinxin, who was sitting in the back seat, suddenly stretched her head out and asked Yang Mei.
Although Yang Xinxin was a child, she was already considered a cultivator.
Therefore, she understood a thing or two about adult matters.
Her mother and that Uncle Lin had always been exchanging glances.
But for some reason, they just weren't getting together!
Uncle Lin treated them very well, and he would be perfectly fine as a father.
"Pah, what nonsense are you spouting, child?"
Hearing her daughter's words, Yang Mei's face immediately flushed.
Truthfully, over the years, Yang Mei was deeply touched by everything Lin Yuelong had done for her.
But no matter what, she was a divorced woman now, and she had a daughter.
And Lin Yuelong?
As a distinguished elder of the Lin family, and a cultivator at the late stage of Core Formation, his talent and cultivation far surpassed hers.
Therefore, although Yang Mei liked Lin Yuelong, she dared not presume to be worthy of him.
"Hmph, Mom is lying. I'm not talking nonsense."
"Every time Uncle Lin calls you, you hide in a corner and smile to yourself. Don't think I didn't see it."
"Besides, Uncle Lin is very good to me. I'd be happy for him to be my new dad!"
Yang Xinxin spoke with the innocence of a child, affirming her statement to Yang Mei.
Over the years, many men had appeared in their mother and daughter's lives.
But only this Uncle Lin had shown them exceptional patience, so Yang Xinxin had a very good impression of Lin Yuelong.
"Alright, alright, Xinxin, Uncle Lin has his own life."
"You must not say such things in front of others anymore!"
Hearing her daughter's words, a different expression appeared on Yang Mei's face.
How could she not know Lin Yuelong's feelings for her? But with her current status, if she were to be with Lin Yuelong, she didn't know how much gossip it would bring him.
The second son of the prestigious Lin family marrying a widow—if this were to spread, Lin Yuelong's reputation in all of Jingdu would be ruined!
More importantly, the Lin family had very strict rules.
The eldest son of the Lin family, Lin Xianfeng, no, he married a university student from a remote area.
But to uphold the family's reputation, the Lin family had sent people to hunt down the pregnant university student.
It was precisely because of this that Yang Mei did not dare to mention her feelings for Lin Yuelong.
"Hmph, smelly Mom, you won't let me find a new dad!"
Hearing her mother's words, Yang Xinxin snorted with dissatisfaction.
Uncle Lin was so good to her and her mother, why wouldn't her mother acknowledge it?
"I'm sorry, for letting you witness this embarrassing scene."
After talking with her daughter, Yang Mei turned her head to look at Lin Chen, who was sitting in the passenger seat, her expression full of apology.
As the saying goes, family matters should not be aired publicly. Having someone who was merely giving her a ride witness such an incident made Yang Mei feel very embarrassed.
"It's alright, it's alright. But one's own happiness really needs to be pursued oneself!"
Hearing Yang Mei's apology, Lin Chen smiled gently.
It seemed that Yang Mei and his second uncle had similar thoughts, both fearing they would burden the other, which was why they had never fully revealed their feelings.
However, since his second uncle had promised to formally confess his feelings at the Nong family's birthday banquet in a couple of days, Lin Chen naturally hoped to give his second uncle a chance to express himself.
"Hehehe..."
Hearing Lin Chen's advice, Yang Mei smiled noncommittally.
She did want to try hard, but that was the Lin family!
How could they possibly allow a widow like herself to marry in?