"Love After Love 0+5=? Chapter 23 Cohabitation is Not Love"

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  Point: At the closest distance from you, breathe in the air beside you.

  Who said it. Lift your head and tears won't easily flow out.

  Ji Huaning's eyes and nose were sour. She raised her head, the deep blue night sky was like a huge net, and she didn't know where it would take her.

  After much difficulty in making up her mind to return home, the house was no longer a familiar haven for her. She had gained a stepfather, "sister", and a completely changed little world.

  On his father's side, I heard that there is also a new addition, a beautiful wife, and they have reorganized into a new family.

  "Why did I come back after all?" she muttered to herself, completely unaware of Lin Jinglan's terror beside her.

  "Hua Ning, it's getting late." He hastily changed the subject, afraid she would think about it again.

  "I don't want to go back."

  "Then let's go to my place first," said Lin Jinglan. From young to old, the two were very familiar with each other's homes.

  She nodded. When the two returned to Lin's house, it was almost eleven o'clock. Mr. and Mrs. Lin had not slept yet, Ji Huaning had called to report safety, and a few people chatted for a while. Lin Yuxuan felt emotional:

  "Hua Ning, we've watched you grow up, and you're like a daughter to us. Now that your family has become like this, it's really hard for us to bear. However, no matter what happens, believe that Old Ji and your mom still love you the same way, don't blame them at all."

  Lin Tongxia nodded: "After all, a child is a piece of flesh that falls from his mother's body. In this world, who else would care about you if not her? A remarried family encounters the collision of two children, and this is also... Ah, what are your plans next?"

  "Uncle and aunt, I understand what you mean. I've never blamed my parents either; they should live their own lives as they like. I'm grown up now, it's time for me to be independent. My professor has helped me get a good job recommendation, in a few days I'll go to their China branch to report for work, and then rent a place near the company."

  "How can that be? You're a girl!" Lin Tongxia said worriedly.

  "It's okay, Auntie. I'm doing fine on my own in the UK, aren't I? Since Mom has found her happiness, I shouldn't be an obstacle for her."

  "It's really hard on you, Hua Ning... You've always been so sensible since you were a child."

  Ji Hua Ning smiled cleverly, but the smile didn't reach her eyes.

  "Wife, I was thinking, if we really have to leave, why don't..."

  Lin Tongxia looked at Lin Yuxuan in surprise and hesitated: "Is this okay? Won't it be too troublesome for Hua Ning..."

  Ji Huan Ning and Lin Jing Lan looked at each other in confusion, not understanding the riddle. At this time, Lin Yu Xuan said: "The thing is, my company wants to send me to our European branch as a manager, and I'll be stationed abroad for several years. If I go, Tong Xia will definitely come with me, but we're worried about leaving Jing Lan alone in the country, so we've been hesitant to make a decision."

  "Now it seems that there is a way to do this." Lin Tongxia also chimed in with a smile: "Hua Ning, your daughter living alone outside is always inconvenient. If I and your Uncle Lin go abroad, you can move here to live, which is both safe and saves on rent, what do you think?"

  "Auntie, how can this be?" Ji Huaning waved his hand repeatedly, "It's too embarrassing!"

  "Silly girl, don't be polite with me. Isn't this better than renting a place outside? Besides, I'm not asking you to stay for free, I know you're a great cook, and in the future when Qing Lan comes home on weekends, he won't have to worry about having no one to cook for him!"

  Mr. and Mrs. Lin got more and more excited, as if they had already planned out their future days. Ji Huaning was shocked and couldn't react, feeling like she was about to be sold off? Lin Jinglan glanced sideways, not letting anyone see the smile in her eyes.

  The matter was settled with Ji Huaning's weak rebuttal. On the day Lin's parents went abroad, Ji Huaning officially moved into the Lin family with her luggage.

  "Beep beep beep——"

  "Hello......""Dudu----"

  "Excuse me, please wait for a moment..."

  "Queenie, meeting in Conference Room 1! Did you get yesterday's market research data for the MAX series?"

  "Alright, I'll be right there."

  In the first conference room of Company B, Ji Huaning, dressed in a professional attire, with her long black hair casually tied back, was speaking fluently beside the projector. Although she had a delicate doll-like face, it did not affect her brilliant business analysis report at all. When she finished, there were four loud applause, and she slightly bowed and smiled:

  "Thank you everyone."

  She was recommended by the British headquarters of Company B, and with her own good abilities, she quickly got reused. Ji Huaning mixed well in his first job in life. Interpersonal relationships? For her, that's even a piece of cake.

  As soon as she got home from work and opened the door, Lin Jinglan was already sitting properly on the sofa reading the newspaper.

  "How did you sneak back again?"

  He smiled and a pair of dimples immediately appeared: "The professor has something on today, so the lab is closed."

  She shrugged and tossed the bag beside him. Since she moved into the Lin's house, his "accidents" had been increasing. She glanced at him sideways - shouldn't boys of this age be obsessed with computer games or running wild outside?

  "Like an old man." She muttered as she walked into the kitchen, today she had to cook two more dishes again.

  After dinner, Ji Huaning got up to collect the bowls and chopsticks, Lin Jinglan hastily rushed in front of her: "You cooked the meal, I'll do this."

  "Off you go." She didn't leave any room for argument. "Children should be reviewing their lessons after dinner, not causing trouble here."

  He was a bit annoyed, did she have to emphasize it so much? "I'll come, you go rest."

  Ji Huaning didn't expect him to have such a strong side, she spread her hands: "Whatever, I'm happy to rest." After finishing, she lay down on the sofa with a big stretch, and her two beautiful legs were exposed under her skirt. Lin Jinglan blushed and turned her head away, did she really think he was still a three-year-old child?

  Anyway, being able to live with her like this every day, Lin Jinglan still felt very warm. Sometimes looking at the extra dolls, perfume, and even the lace curtains covering the sky, he would also feel happy.

  The more I get to know her, the more surprised I am. Every moment with her is fulfilling, and that's what they call being smitten.

  The young man's heart was stirring, while the woman on the other side was clever and resourceful, yet she alone couldn't understand that her supposed "younger brother" had grown up. Just then, an unexpected guest arrived.

  "From today on, he is your department director, everyone should cooperate well!" After the boss left, Ji Huaning covered her mouth and exclaimed: "Chris?! How could it be you?!"

  The familiar peach blossom eyes sparkled with spring light, Chris raised an eyebrow: "Why can't it be me?"

  Ji Huaning laughed and scolded: "I didn't mean that...... By the way, how did you become the general manager as soon as you came? It's not fair!"

  Chris wrapped his arm around her shoulder and pulled her back, whispering in her ear: "Didn't I tell you that my father is the largest shareholder of B Company?"

  The hot air made his ears itch, and Ji Huaning couldn't help but punch him on the shoulder: "Good for you, when I told you I joined B company back then, your mouth was still so tight."

  "I know you don't like relying on connections. Don't worry, MISS Ji, you entered our company completely based on your own ability."

  "Of course." Ji Huaning was absolutely confident in himself.

  The two of them were acting intimately and familiarly, attracting the attention of their colleagues. Ji Hua Ning waved his hand, "Let's go do our work first, lest we be gossiped about."

  "Ah, I see you're still afraid of this," Chris said with a smile. "By the way, in a few days, there's a supervisor for you."

  "Oh? Ji Huaning turned back with a sweet smile, "It hasn't arrived yet, but I've already started looking forward to it.""

  What the fox said to the little prince. Chris looked at her back, what a lovely fox.

  The update is complete, I'm so happy! Thanks for the extra updates over the weekend, everyone!