Gui Zhi, that was Lin's mother's name, her full name was Zhang Gui Zhi.
Lin's mother had a friend named Yuer Lee.
Actually, what Yuer Lee wanted to convey was somewhat subtle. For instance, she had no clear idea about the outcome of the matchmaking between the two children. As adults, they should not meddle in this affair. Let the children sort it out themselves, and this matter would sort itself out with time.
This way, the situation would seem more approachable.
However, as she had told her niece, she had a good relationship with Zhang Gui Zhi. If she did not pursue the matter, she might deprive Lin Yun of other matchmaking opportunities, which would be a great injustice to her friend.
It was the end of the year, and many young men and women who were working outside had returned home. It was the perfect time for matchmaking.
Lin Yun was not 'getting any younger', and his situation couldn't be dragged on any longer.
Moreover, since their relationship was good, they could speak their minds openly.
"It's okay. Little Cloud, this child, apparently has a girlfriend. I just found out about it too. Today, I asked him to meet your niece. I think I should be the one feeling embarrassed," Lin's mother laughed and said.
Initially, she hadn't planned to reveal this. Yet, her friend spoke so bluntly that she felt awkward, and could only respond with this information to save face.
"Little Cloud has a girlfriend?" Yuer Lee exclaimed in surprise.
"This is a good thing. Unfortunately, Little Cloud and Yanyan just aren't destined to be together..." Yuer Lee sighed in relief and said with a smile.
They talked for about ten more minutes before Lin's mother went home.
"It's a shame. Little Cloud, isn't he practically growing up in front of us? His character is impeccable, he earns tens of thousands every month, he should be doing quite well. It's too bad that Yanyan didn't take a liking to him and he also has a girlfriend..." Yuer Lee sighed slightly.
"He has a fucking girlfriend? If he really had a girlfriend, would he have spent two or three thousand to invite Yanyan to dinner? I guess his family is probably just afraid of losing face. So, they say he earns tens of thousands every month? As if I don't say I make thirty thousand a month!" A man who was lounging on a chair reading a newspaper put down the paper, sneered, and said.
This man happened to be Yuer Lee's husband, Lin Minghui.
He was never quite satisfied with the friendship Yuer Lee had with this friend. Her family sold vegetables, and didn't save much in a year. What was the use of befriending such people?
Well, there was some use.
They would often send some vegetables to his home for free.
But how much could those vegetables be worth?
Regardless, as long as his sister was happy, it was fine.
Lin Estate was small and there weren't many people of Lin Yun's age.
In the evening, when some young people learned that Lin Yun had returned, they invited him to play cards. Lin Yun declined.
And so, everything was quiet.
The next day, Lin Yun went to school with his sister.
"Xiaohua, this is my brother!"
"Nannan, this is my brother!"
Along the way, Lin Duoer cheerfully greeted each girl she knew. Every time, she introduced Lin Yun to them, which made him somewhat speechless.
Nevertheless, Lin Yun was quite heartened.
It was evident how proud his sister was of him.
"Is that Lin Duoer's brother?"
"Is that Lin Yun from our school's legend?"
"He's really handsome!"
"He's very mature and cool. He's different from the immature boys in our school. Well... he's better than those ruffians in society..."
A few girls sneakily glanced at Lin Yun and whispered.
Their faces were blushing as they talked.
Lin Yun had excellent hearing, and he could hear the students' whispers. He found it amusing.
His sister was right. Some little girls did really like him, which left him at a loss about what to say.
However, at the same time, he found out something interesting.
About his sister.