Tan Wenbin stood on the dam, his ears slightly twitching. Though he was some distance away, he could still hear the conversation between Mr. Li and Zhao Yi.
When he heard Zhao Yi readily agree to bring people to perform at the funeral that afternoon, Tan Wenbin didn't find it amusing at all, but rather, from the heart, sighed:
"Our Mr. Zhao, he's quite a character."
Chen Lin trembled as she entered the kitchen to help Aunt Liu prepare the food. Lin Shuyou slipped over to Tan Wenbin's side and responded upon hearing this:
"That's only because Brother Bin, you've got him cornered."
Tan Wenbin shook his head and said, "That's because Brother Xiao Yuan is here. Without Brother Xiao Yuan, Zhao Yi would have easily played us to death."
Lin Shuyou frowned slightly but didn't refute.
You can criticize Three-eyed's character, but you can't question his ability.
Without Brother Xiao Yuan, they wouldn't even qualify to sit at the same table with Three-eyed.
Tan Wenbin chuckled and said, "I was just being sentimental. Why are you getting so emotional? Soldiers against soldiers, kings against kings, in our own league, we're way ahead of them."
Lin Shuyou: "Brother Bin, it seems Chen Lin has realized our identities are unusual."
Tan Wenbin: "You're really underestimating that girl's intelligence."
Lin Shuyou: "Huh?"
Tan Wenbin: "The night you killed that old man, the next morning she got up to help make breakfast. Do you think she really has such diligent habits?"
Lin Shuyou: "I didn't even notice that."
Tan Wenbin: "In our elder lady's eyes, the Chen Family is small and modest, but in the Jianghu, they're also a decent power. The girl is at least a young lady; she doesn't need to cook every day.
Now, she's even helping Meng Meng make coffins.
If the Chen Family was really living like this, they wouldn't need the Lu Family to suppress them; they'd already be devastated on their own.
However, she knows Zhao Yi, and from her previous performance, her understanding of our place has been shaken up a bit."
Lin Shuyou nodded.
Tan Wenbin: "If she becomes more attentive to this place or you, then there's no problem. You can keep interacting.
If she suddenly becomes cold and complains that you didn't tell her the truth sooner, I'll fill up her car with gas and let her drive back to Jinling."
Lin Shuyou: "Huh? Shouldn't it be later..."
Tan Wenbin: "Because I know, you buy into that."
Lin Shuyou looked embarrassed and revealed his true thoughts: "I always feel that adding the background in makes it a bit..."
Tan Wenbin: "Again, the old question, does she like your money or you as a person?"
Lin Shuyou thought for a moment and still nodded.
Tan Wenbin: "Material conditions are part of your personal charm. There's no need to mind or intentionally separate them.
If my parents weren't with the government, Yunyun's parents wouldn't have agreed to our matter so easily.
If I were a loser who didn't get into college and my family's conditions were just average, Yunyun would have only liked me for a while in high school. After she went to college, it would be hard for us to maintain contact or have any connection."
Lin Shuyou: "Brother Binbin, why are you..."
Tan Wenbin blew a smoke ring at Ah You's face and smiled, "So realistic?"
Lin Shuyou: "I don't think Yunyun is like that."
Tan Wenbin nodded, "Hmm, maybe she's not, but I am."
Lin Shuyou didn't know how to respond.
Tan Wenbin patted Lin Shuyou on the shoulder: "There is passionate love in this world, but feelings based on reality often prove more stable and have a higher baseline."
Lin Shuyou: "I think I understand, but at the same time, I don't..."
Tan Wenbin: "Don't overthink it; just follow your heart. You kid say you lack experience in this regard, but that night I was watching from the side.
There was some bloodiness, some violence, holding the girl while beating someone, even gutting someone right in front of her, splattering her with blood in the end.
Not a conventional path, but quite effective. The girl might really go for it.
Ordinary dates are a dime a dozen. Such a scene can be remembered forever."
Lin Shuyou: "I didn't really think that way at the time."
Tan Wenbin: "Take your time. Apart from the divination child, no one is really rushing you. Don't put too much pressure on yourself; love can't be forced either."
As he spoke, Tan Wenbin reached out and flipped Lin Shuyou's eyelids, reminding him:
"Divination Child, I've put in a few good words for you in front of Brother Xiao Yuan. If you don't learn to restrain yourself, just wait for Brother Xiao Yuan to personally come suppress and seal you."
Child: "Divination Child, quickly thank Manager Tan for me."
Lin Shuyou: "The child says, you should mind your own business."
Child: "You brat are rebelling! Who am I working so hard for!"
Lin Shuyou laughed, and so did Tan Wenbin.
Aunt Liu: "Lunch is ready!"
When the people of Li Sanjiang's house gather, the meal has to be divided into several tables.
Run Sheng was originally eating alone in the corner, mainly to avoid the incense affecting others.
Later, Lin Shuyou joined, and they compared their appetites. Now that Tan Wenbin has returned, also in need of substantial nourishment, he joined this battle of eating, a three-way competition worthy of a battle of wits at the dining table.
Li Sanjiang held a glass of wine, took a sip, and watching the three "mules" eating so enthusiastically, his appetite improved as well.
Seeing Old Tian push his own wheelchair up, Li Sanjiang tapped the edge of his bowl with his chopsticks, warmly inviting:
"Come, little brother, sit here with me, let's have a drink!"
Old Tian turned his head to look at Zhao Yi, who nodded.
"Come, let's have a drink with you, old brother."
The two clinked glasses and drank in one go.
"Little brother, what happened to your leg?"
