NABC Chapter 78 Confronting Lee Ji-eun
Chapter 78 Confronting Lee Ji-eun
Lin Yuan sighed inwardly.
It would be a lie to say he didn't want children; after all, this was his first offspring in both his lives, and blood is thicker than water.
However, his relationship with Mieko was always just a transaction. Now, she just showed up at his door without saying a word or even a greeting. He couldn't stand it. It was too humiliating!
Children are innocent; they are not commodities and cannot be used as bargaining chips.
But the Lin family's reputation cannot be lost. He eats the Lin family's food and uses the Lin family's resources, even if he is a transmigrator.
With this in mind, he made up his mind and his tone softened: "I'll think about it."
After saying that, he walked out without looking back.
Mihoko bit her lip tightly, her eyes filled with tears.
She reached out to wipe it away, stood up, and said, "Chairman Lin, Chairman Jin, please excuse me, I... I want to go out and take a look, I'm afraid..."
Lin Tian nodded, indicating that she could do as she pleased.
His son has always been lively and cheerful, and it's rare, if not impossible, for him to be completely silent. As a father, he's very worried, but he's the pillar of strength, and he can't afford to lose his composure.
"Why don't you cook something Xiaoyuan likes? I'm going upstairs now."
"Okay." Mom Jin Meilan agreed. "Don't worry too much. Xiaoyuan is growing up. It's normal for him to have his own ideas. He will make the right choice."
.....
Lin Yuan sat alone by the fish pond, holding a handful of fish food and feeding the fish absentmindedly.
Mihoko couldn't bear it, so she walked over and sat down next to him, leaning her head on his shoulder, and quietly stayed with him without saying a word.
Lin Yuan did not refuse.
He was able to understand Mieko's thoughts.
A child always needs a father. She is the eldest daughter of the Matsui Group and values her reputation. He happens to be the young master of the Lin family, so the two families are considered a good match.
As the child of both companies, he can compete with either Hong Sheng or Sony in the future. It can be said that Mihoko has placed all her hopes on her unborn child.
There was one thing he didn't understand, and that was Mieko's feelings for him.
"Mieko," he called softly.
Hearing this affectionate and familiar address, Mieko finally smiled. "I'm here, Hayashi Gen-kun."
She looked at Lin Yuan with a smile, her eyes shining.
Seeing this, Lin Yuan had already gotten the answer he wanted.
He tossed aside the fish food, dusted off the crumbs in his hands, took Mieko's hand, and said, "I'm hungry, let's go inside and eat."
"good!"
Whether it's love or a marriage of convenience, all he wants is to give his child a home first.
But Lee Ji-eun's side... sigh~
The atmosphere at the dinner table was subtly warm.
Jin Meilan specially cooked several of Lin Yuan's favorite home-style dishes.
Although Lin Tian maintained his dignified demeanor, the concern in his eyes was undeniable.
Mei Huizi behaved gracefully and quietly served food to Lin Yuan, already showing some of the docile demeanor of a daughter-in-law of the Lin family.
Lin Tian and Jin Meilan exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with satisfaction.
Lin Yuan ate his meal with his head down, finally feeling relieved, but an even bigger weight was quietly rising in his heart.
Lee Ji-eun.
Just thinking about that name gave him a headache.
Despite her seemingly gentle demeanor, she is actually quite opinionated and proud. If she knew about the child that had suddenly appeared between him and Mieko, and that they were about to get engaged, who knows what kind of uproar she would cause.
After dinner, Lin Yuan went into his study, looked at the quiet garden outside, and finally sighed.
He picked up his phone and found Lee Ji-eun's number. This kind of thing can't be hidden forever, and it's much better to confess now than to have it exposed later.
Instead of sending a text message, he made a video call to Lee Ji-eun.
The phone rang a few times before being answered, revealing Lee Ji-eun's slightly tired yet still beautiful face on the screen.
She appears to have just finished a promotional event and is resting.
Upon seeing Lin Yuan, her eyes instantly curved into beautiful crescent moons: "Lin Yuan? Why are you suddenly video calling at this hour? Did you miss me?"
Seeing her unguarded smile, Lin Yuan felt a pang in his heart and was momentarily speechless.
"Zhi'en, I have something very important that I must tell you in person right now." Lin Yuan took a deep breath.
Forget it, let's just die! If we dare to hide, we're not men.
Lee Ji-eun paused in her movements, keenly sensing that Lin Yuan's emotions were off.
She drew the curtains of the van, sat up straighter, and stared intently at the screen with bright eyes: "What's wrong? What happened? Is it something to do with the Lin family...?"
"It's not about home," Lin Yuan interrupted her, forcing himself to meet her gaze. "It's about Mieko."
Upon hearing the name "Mihoko," Lee Ji-eun's eyes flickered slightly, and the smile on her face gradually faded.
She knew that Lin Yuan and the eldest princess of the Matsui Group had crossed paths before due to business cooperation, but a woman's intuition told her that what Lin Yuan was about to say was definitely extraordinary.
"She came to the Lin family today." Lin Yuan gripped his phone tightly, his voice low. "She's pregnant, and the child is mine."
boom!
The air on the other side of the screen seemed to freeze for a moment.
Lee Ji-eun froze on the spot, her previously rosy complexion turning pale at a visible speed.
She stared intently at Lin Yuan on the screen, her lips trembling, as if she wanted to say something, but no sound came out.
Lin Yuan didn't dare to look up; all he could hear through the microphone was Lee Ji-eun's rapid breathing, creating a very oppressive atmosphere.
"Zhi'en, I know this is very unfair to you, and I have no right to ask you to forgive me immediately." Lin Yuan looked at her, his eyes full of guilt. "But the child is innocent, and as a descendant of the Lin family, I must give him an explanation."
Similarly, as your boyfriend, I don't want to hide anything from you in the slightest.
After dinner, Lin Tian pulled him aside and told him why his older brother and sister-in-law hadn't had children for so many years.
Lin Yuan froze on the spot, staring intently at his father, and said with a self-deprecating laugh, "Looks like I don't have a choice?"
Although his tone was relaxed, Lin Tian understood his inner thoughts and knew that he was not feeling well.
After a long silence, Lin Tian sighed, "Xiao Yuan, I'm sorry!"
There was a long silence on the other end of the video call.
Lee Ji-eun's eyes gradually reddened, and tears welled up, but she gritted her teeth and refused to let them fall.
She is the proud Lee Ji-eun, and she cannot accept betrayal, even if the other party is Lin Yuan.
But Lin Yuan's confession and pain at this moment revealed to her a rare mix of responsibility and turmoil in this man.
If Lin Yuan were a spoiled brat who would abandon his lover after starting a relationship, or an irresponsible second-generation rich kid, she could hang up the phone right now and sever all ties completely.
But ironically, he laid everything out in front of her.
"So?" Lee Ji-eun finally spoke, her voice slightly hoarse and trembling, "Lin Yuan, are you telling me all this because you want to break up with me and then marry into the Matsui family?"