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The next morning, Lin Jiang went to his company to sort out the patent formula arrangements, then headed over to Berkeley.
He Jing was there to meet him as soon as he arrived.
Huipin Supermarket was almost completely moved out, leaving the space vast and empty.
"President Lin, there are still a few display cases left. Once those are gone, the supermarket will be ready for renovations."
"Don’t rush this part. Just take it step-by-step. Even though there are fewer people, there’s no need to panic."
"Understood."
After checking the situation on the basement level, Lin Jiang went to inspect the other floors. Many shops had "Clearance Sale" signs up, preparing to move out.
The foot traffic in the entire mall was down by nearly half.
The most popular spot, however, was his own noodle shop. Its business was completely unaffected.
Berkeley now had the air of a place awaiting a complete overhaul, and Lin Jiang began to look forward to seeing what it would look like after the renovations were complete.
Since he was taking Zhao Wenxuan to summer camp, Lin Jiang went over to Xu Lin’s place that night so they could leave directly the next day.
This time, Xu Lin was wearing black pants and a black tank top. Lately, thanks to his ’attentions’, her skin had gotten even better.
"Uncle Lin!"
Seeing Lin Jiang, Zhao Wenxuan ran to the door, his eyes shining. He looked happier than if he’d just met Ultraman.
Lin Jiang ruffled Zhao Wenxuan’s hair and entered the apartment. Dinner was already set on the table.
"Hurry up and eat. Stop playing."
"Mom, can I watch cartoons later?"
"No—"
The word had barely escaped Xu Lin’s lips before she caught herself.
"Go watch in your room. Mom has work to do later, so don’t come out and bother me."
"Yes, ma’am! I promise I won’t come out!"
To get to his cartoons as quickly as possible, Zhao Wenxuan scarfed down the food in his bowl, finishing it in no time.
He put down his bowl, picked up his iPad, and headed for his room.
"Mom, I’m done eating. I’m going to my room now."
"Okay."
Pleased as punch, Zhao Wenxuan walked off with his iPad, but he stopped at the doorway to his room.
"Uncle Lin."
"What is it?"
"Are you leaving tonight?"
The question caught them both off guard.
"Why do you ask?" Xu Lin said.
"We have to leave at eight tomorrow. I’m worried Uncle Lin will be late and I’ll miss summer camp."
Zhao Wenxuan looked at Lin Jiang with a face full of anticipation. "Uncle Lin, are you leaving tonight?"
Kids don’t understand adult matters. In his mind, there was nothing wrong with Lin Jiang staying the night.
"Your Uncle Lin is leaving after dinner."
"But what if he’s late? What if he forgets to pick me up?"
To Zhao Wenxuan, this was a matter of utmost importance, and the hope was written all over his face.
"Don’t worry. I promised you, so I’ll definitely take you," Lin Jiang reassured him.
"Okay! I’m going to watch my cartoons now."
Zhao Wenxuan happily returned to his room, and the two adults continued their meal, sitting across from each other.
"Look at him. You can tell how much he wants to go. He’d be so disappointed if you didn’t take him."
"It’s mainly that my schedule doesn’t allow for it, otherwise I really would take him."
"When is the clinic opening?"
"About half a month, I think. It should be ready by then. We haven’t set an exact date yet."
"Let me know when it opens."
"Don’t worry, I’ll definitely have you come and show your support," Xu Lin said with a smile.
"Well, I’m about done eating. I should get going."
Xu Lin froze for a moment. "Do you have other plans tonight?"
"Didn’t you say I was leaving soon? It’s getting late, so I really should go."
"I’m going to pinch you."
Xu Lin moved over to Lin Jiang and sat on his lap.
"I want to do it by the windowsill today."
"Now?"
"Mhm."
"He’s watching cartoons right next door. Are you sure you want to do this now?"
"Once he starts watching cartoons, he enters another world. He won’t notice a thing. If you don’t believe me, I’ll show you."
With that, Xu Lin pulled Lin Jiang to the door of the guest room.
She quietly opened a crack in the door and saw Zhao Wenxuan watching Ultraman with rapt attention, completely motionless and mesmerized.
"See? Let’s go."
Unable to wait, Xu Lin pulled Lin Jiang into the master bedroom.
Zhao Wenxuan had his Ultraman, and Xu Lin had hers, too.
Half an hour later, they had a quick round, but Lin Jiang didn’t finish.
Xu Lin was in great shape, too. She wasn’t sprawled out on the bed, exhausted. She could still go for more later.
"I’m going to get him to take a bath and go to sleep first," Xu Lin said, adjusting her nightgown.
"My lingerie is in the closet. You can pick out a few pieces you like, and I’ll wear them for you later."
"Okay, go on."
Soon, the voices of mother and son could be heard from outside the door.
Zhao Wenxuan wanted to watch a little longer, but Xu Lin wouldn’t let him.
Under his mother’s loving threats, she dragged him to the bathroom for his bath.
About an hour later, Xu Lin returned to the room. She had changed out of her nightgown and into a lace slip.
"He’s a little excited about his trip tomorrow. It took me a while to coax him to sleep."
Locking the door behind her, Xu Lin pounced on Lin Jiang.
"Did you pick out some lingerie?"
"I did."
Lin Jiang picked up a see-through lace piece and dangled it in front of Xu Lin.
She quickly noticed something different about it.
"You actually cut it open in the middle."
"This way is more convenient. I won’t have to pull it to one side."
"You’re full of tricks. I’ll just buy a few like this in a couple of days to save you the trouble of cutting them. Or you could buy them and have them mailed to me."
"No, that would ruin the surprise. You still have to buy them."
"Then I’ll buy more. They’re consumables, anyway."
"You hit the nail on the head with that one..."
Getting off Lin Jiang, Xu Lin changed into the lingerie. The amorous atmosphere in the room heated up, and she then took matters into her own hands.
Lin Jiang helped Xu Lin gather her hair. ’I should bring the Flash Strike Staff over next time and see how long she can last,’ he thought.
After finishing her preparations, Xu Lin climbed on top of him, switching off the main light and turning on a small table lamp.
KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK—
"Mom..."
Just as Xu Lin’s excitement was about to peak, Zhao Wenxuan’s voice snapped her back to reality in an instant.
"What’s wrong?"
"I’m a little scared... I want to sleep with you..."
Xu Lin remained frozen in the same position.
"You sleep by yourself every night. Why do you have to sleep with me tonight...?"
"I dreamed a monster was trying to bite me... I want to sleep with you..."
A mother knows her son best. Hearing the impatience in Zhao Wenxuan’s voice, Xu Lin knew she couldn’t reason with him, or he’d throw a tantrum.
She quickly turned off the lamp on the nightstand, plunging the room into darkness, and gently covered Lin Jiang’s head with the blanket.
"Don’t make a sound."
Xu Lin got out of bed and opened the door.
Clutching his Ultraman toy, a drowsy Zhao Wenxuan walked in. Xu Lin blocked his line of sight and guided him to the bed.
Xu Lin lay in the middle, with Zhao Wenxuan on the other side. Luckily, the bed was big enough, or they wouldn’t have all fit.
About ten minutes later, she heard Zhao Wenxuan’s soft snores.
Xu Lin moved quietly, turning toward Lin Jiang’s side, intending to change positions.
But the moment she moved, Zhao Wenxuan rolled over, and his snoring stopped. It seemed like he could wake up at any moment.
Xu Lin didn’t dare to move again. A moment later, just as she was about to try getting up again, Zhao Wenxuan rolled over once more.
"I can’t let him watch these kinds of cartoons anymore," Xu Lin whispered, her voice full of resignation.
"So what do we do now?"
"You don’t move."
With that, Xu Lin began to move herself.
Biting her lip, she didn’t dare make a single sound the entire time...
[You have recreated a classic scene from film and television. Comprehension +1]
After the "battle" ended last night, Lin Jiang went to the guest room to catch up on sleep. When he woke up, it was already past six in the morning, and Xu Lin was in the kitchen making breakfast.
"Did you sleep well last night?"
"You have the nerve to ask."
Xu Lin pouted, her hand reaching out to pinch Lin Jiang’s waist.
"Xuanxuan was right there, and you were still so rough."
"But you seemed to be enjoying it."
"Nonsense. I did not."
"Whether you did or not, only a certain someone knows."
"I’ll bite you!"
"Go wash up. Breakfast will be ready soon."
Lin Jiang nodded and went to the bathroom to wash up.
When he came out, he found that Zhao Wenxuan was awake.
"Uncle Lin, you’re here so early?"
"I was afraid of being late, so I came early."
"Uncle Lin, you’re the best! From now on, you’re my best friend!"
Zhao Wenxuan excitedly ran to the kitchen.
"Mom, hurry up with breakfast! Uncle Lin came so early, he must be hungry."
"I know, I’m working on it," Xu Lin said, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.
"Mom, Uncle Lin came so early to pick me up. You have to thank him properly."
Their eyes met mid-air. Xu Lin gave Lin Jiang an alluring, sidelong glance.
’He nearly worked me to death. Thank him for what?!’

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