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Lin Yi got drunk again.

Although Lin Yi can drink two jin of baijiu, he couldn't resist the toasts from leaders and entrepreneurs tonight.

The county government office staff booked a room for Lin Yi at the Qinghe Hotel and then escorted him to the room.

After the banquet, Xiao Yuan and Xu Shimeng came to Lin Yi's room to visit him, but Lin Yi was so drunk that he was unconscious and unaware of what was happening.

Lin Yi didn't wake up until nine o'clock the next morning.

After getting up, Lin Yi habitually picked up his phone and found an unread text message from Xu Shimeng:

“You drank too much last night. Xiao Yuan and I went to see you, but you weren’t even conscious. After you get up, drink some millet porridge to soothe your stomach. I have to record part of the ‘Poetry and Dreams’ program today, so I’m heading back to Beijing first. Also, yesterday I took Wu Fang and Pan Ling to your uncle’s restaurant and ran into your classmate Shen Chuchu. During our conversation, Wu Fang accidentally mentioned our relationship, and before I could stop her, Shen Chuchu overheard. Shen Chuchu paid for our meal, so please thank her for me. I’ll treat her to dinner later.”

"Okay, Shimeng, have a safe trip."

Lin Yi replied to Xu Shimeng, understanding in his heart that Xu Shimeng knew about his relationship with Shen Chuchu and told him honestly because she didn't want him to misunderstand or to embarrass Shen Chuchu.

This reminded Lin Yi of a memory about Shen Chuchu.

Two years ago.

After Lin Yi rescued Shen Chuchu from Ye Hao's clutches, Shen Chuchu treated Lin Yi to a meal to express her gratitude, and the two had a conversation.

Lin Yi: "Chu Chu, why don't you ever find a boyfriend?"

Shen Chuchu: "I have a fear of marriage and starting a family."

When Lin Yi heard this answer, he was puzzled, and then he learned about Shen Chuchu's tragic upbringing.

This incident left a very deep impression on Lin Yi.

Shen Chuchu's inner fears stem from her family of origin and her childhood experiences.

During her childhood and adolescence, she did not experience the warmth of a family, nor did she receive love from her parents. Instead, she received endless accusations, insults, and even beatings.

It was precisely because of this incident that after Lin Yi and Xu Li broke up, although he could sense that Shen Chuchu had feelings for him and knew that his parents liked Shen Chuchu, he did not break the ice with her.

Some people use their childhood to heal their entire lives, while others spend their entire lives healing from their childhood.

Shen Chuchu belongs to the latter category.

Lin Yi was unsure if he could help Shen Chuchu overcome her fear of marriage and family.

If not, it will hurt both parties!

Therefore, his relationship with Shen Chuchu has always been closer than friends, but not quite lovers.

"call……"

The memory flashed through Lin Yi's mind. He took a deep breath, thought for a moment, and decided to find some time in the next couple of days to invite Shen Chuchu to dinner and talk to her about it in person.

Afterwards, Lin Yi got up, took a shower, and went straight to work.

Today, he will also represent the county government to sign cooperation agreements with other companies, making it another busy day.

For the entire day, Lin Yi spent negotiating and signing contracts with the heads of various companies, and then seeing them off.

In the afternoon, Lin Yi suddenly received a call from his mother, Fang Lan, who asked him to come home for dinner, saying that she had something important to discuss with him.

At seven o'clock.

Lin Yi returned home with doubts and saw his parents sitting on the living room sofa with the TV on, playing the news broadcast. There were two gift boxes on the coffee table in front of them.

"Dad, Mom, did someone bring you a gift?"

Lin Yi's gaze fell on the two gifts, and he wondered: His father and mother have always been upright, so even if someone came to give them gifts, they would never accept them.

"Xiao Yi, I called you back because of these two gifts."

Fang Lan sighed and said, "Your uncle brought two gifts over today, saying that your friend specially asked him to bring them to us."

"My friend asked my uncle to bring you a gift?"

Lin Yi was taken aback.

Lin Zhengguang nodded and said, "Yes, your uncle said she's a friend from out of town, a woman. She ate at your uncle's shop yesterday and specifically asked him to bring us gifts. She also said you knew about this. She gave your mother a silk scarf and me tea. The gifts look quite expensive!"

"Xiao Yi, who is that girl? Why did she give me and your dad gifts?" Fang Lan asked quickly.

"Dad, Mom, that girl's name is Xu Shimeng. She's from Beijing. She's my new girlfriend, but I've been too busy these past few days and haven't had a chance to tell you about it yet."

After hearing his parents' explanation, Lin Yi realized he had misunderstood. The two gifts were actually given to his parents by Xu Shimeng, so he told his parents about his relationship with Xu Shimeng.

Judging from the gifts, the silk scarf that Xu Shimeng gave to her mother, Fang Lan, was produced in the Jiangnan region.

This indicates that Xu Shimeng had already prepared to bring gifts for Lin Zhengguang and Fang Lan while she was in Jiangnan.

"Girlfriend?!"

Lin Zhengguang and Fang Lan were dumbfounded!

Ever since Lin Yi and Xu Li broke up, everyone assumed that Lin Yi and Shen Chuchu had gotten together, and they even treated Shen Chuchu like a daughter-in-law. But now, Lin Yi has a new girlfriend...

After the initial shock, Fang Lan instinctively asked, "No...no, Xiao Yi, Mom's a little confused. You...were you dating Chu Chu? How come you have a new girlfriend?"

“Dad, Mom, Chuchu is a good girl. I know you both like Chuchu very much, but you've misunderstood my relationship with her. Chuchu and I are classmates and good friends, but not lovers,” Lin Yi explained.

Upon hearing Lin Yi's words, Fang Lan instinctively wanted to say something, but Lin Zhengguang stopped her with a look.

Then, Lin Zhengguang said to Lin Yi, "Xiao Yi, you've grown up, and now you're the executive deputy county head of our county. You're more knowledgeable, cultured, and insightful than your mother and me. So, your parents won't interfere in your affairs; you can make your own decisions. However, Dad has something to criticize you for."

"Dad, tell me."

"Since that girl named Xu Shimeng is your girlfriend, why didn't you bring her home when she came to Qinghe so that your mother and I could meet her?"

"That's right! She brought us gifts, so we should give her a gift in return!"

Fang Lan nodded in agreement.

Lin Yi smiled wryly and said, "Dad, Mom, I didn't know that Shimeng brought you gifts. She didn't tell me. I didn't bring her back to see you this time because I felt the timing wasn't right, since her family's situation is rather special."

"What do you mean?"

Lin Zhengguang and Fang Lan were both taken aback.

Lin Yi said, "Shi Meng's mother is the vice president of the 301 Hospital, her father is the secretary of the Jiangnan Provincial Party Committee, and her grandfather once served as a central leader."

"..."

Upon hearing Lin Yi's words again, Lin Zhengguang and Fang Lan were completely dumbfounded!

To them, the county party secretary is an extremely important official!

As it turned out, their son's girlfriend's family background was even more exaggerated than what was shown on TV, and they felt like they were listening to gibberish!

It took Lin Zhengguang and Fang Lan several minutes to process this astonishing news.

Then, the two looked at each other, and finally Lin Zhengguang spoke up, expressing his concerns: "Xiaoyi, Shimeng's family is so special, will her family agree to you two being together?"

"Yesterday afternoon, Qinghe County in Dongjiang Province held a unique investment promotion conference, which was attended by dozens of companies from all over the country..."

next moment.

Just as Lin Yi was about to speak, the news broadcast showed the Qinghe County Investment Promotion Conference.

Lin Yi's heart skipped a beat, and he quickly turned his gaze to the television.

Lin Zhengguang and Fang Lan were also drawn in by the news broadcast when they heard the words "Qinghe County".

Soon, Lin Yi appeared in the news footage.

He stood before the camera, calm and confident, his voice firm and resolute: "The economic transformation of Qinghe County is a necessity of the times, a pressing expectation of the people, and a glorious mission that all staff members of the Qinghe County Party Committee and County Government must accomplish..."

"Xiao...Xiao Yi, you're on the news!!"

Fang Lan was so excited when she saw her son on the TV screen that she jumped up!

Lin Zhengguang was also so excited that he rubbed his hands together, his eyes filled with tears.

Lin Yi smiled slightly, his words carrying a double meaning: "Dad, Mom, you're not worried anymore, are you?"

"Don't worry!"

Lin Zhengguang and Fang Lan shook their heads in excitement, then kept wiping away tears.

They knew their son was very promising, but they never dreamed that one day they would see him on the evening news!

Lin Yi quietly watched his parents' excited and happy expressions, without saying a word to disturb them, but only said to them in his heart:

"Dad, Mom, in my past life, I was an unfilial son who failed your expectations, caused you so much worry, made you feel ashamed, and even made you the target of people's gossip and slander!"

"In this life, your son will definitely strive to make you proud!"