<h4>Chapter 92: Chapter 92 Vi</h4><h4></h4>


    On the day the vi renovation waspleted, Xu Ke drove Lin Mengyao to the Yun Family’s vi on the top of Kangshi Mountain.


    Gazing at the vi situated halfway up the mountain, its exterior exuding the grandeur only seen in aristocratic designs of the previous century, Lin Mengyao’s heart involuntarily trembled twice. Kangshi Mountain’s vi is not a ce you can just walk into with money, but those who live here certainly aren’tcking in wealth.


    This is a ce the Lin Family has dreamed of entering. In Lin Mengyao’s life ns, she thought she might only live here forty yearster, when she’s nearly seventy. Unexpectedly, Xu Ke brought this goal forward by a whole forty years. How could Lin Mengyao not be excited? However, her excitement didn’tst long and quickly faded, because she remembered the fact that she was still in a cold war with Xu Ke.


    "Actually, we should have moved in earlier, but I was afraid you wouldn’t like the interior decoration, so I had it redone. I don’t even know if this style suits your taste." Xu Ke, holding Lin Mengyao’s hand, led her through the long pathway to the vi’s front door and pulled a gray silk handkerchief from his jacket pocket, saying to Lin Mengyao, "Can I blindfold you? I want to give you a surprise."


    Lin Mengyao nced at the handkerchief, then at Xu Ke’s eyes, and nodded to allow him to proceed. As soon as she nodded, the cool, smooth silk handkerchief eagerly covered her eyes, tied loosely andfortably.


    In the darkness, Xu Ke held Lin Mengyao’s hand and led her into their new home.


    The two stood side by side as Xu Ke asked, "Ready?" After she nodded, he untied the handkerchief.


    The vi’s interior was decorated in an American vintage style. Large swaths of dark green caught Lin Mengyao’s eyes; this was exactly what she’d dreamed her home would look like.


    Seeing Lin Mengyao’s gaping mouth and sparkling eyes, Xu Keughed and asked, "Do you like our new home?"


    "How did you know I like this style of decoration?" She hadn’t told anyone about this, so how did he know?


    "When you care, you’ll naturally know," Xu Ke replied.


    Looking at Xu Ke standing in front of her, the issues that had bothered her seemed insignificant now. So be it—secrets are secrets. At least he has me in his heart, doesn’t he? Lin Mengyao said to herself.


    Xu Ke didn’t know what Lin Mengyao was thinking, but he sensed her softened attitude and felt a wave of relief.


    After all, they had lived with the Lin Family for many years, and there were too many things to move at once. Moreover, the newly renovated vi still carried some odors, making it unsuitable for immediate upancy; therefore, they decided to move in after some time.


    The Lin Family was unaware of Xu Ke and Lin Mengyao’s moving ns, while Li Lihua was almost infuriated by a certain "annoying woman" opposite her.


    At the ss reunion, Li Lihua and Lin Shichang sat in a corner listening to Song Meishu, who used to be no match against them, bragging about her new home. Li Lihua’s lips drooped slowly as the surrounding voices of envy and ttery toward Song Meishu made her feel on pins and needles, eager to slip away.


    Li Lihua was about to leave her seat when, just as she was about to sneak away unnoticed, Song Meishu turned the conversation to Li Lihua, "Lihua, where are you going? You’re not leaving early, are you? Don’t worry, the entire reunion’s expenses are on me today. No need to run away." Song Meishu generously dered, promptingughter from old ssmates and turning Li Lihua and Lin Shichang’s faces as dark as charcoal.


    No one wants to have their past exposed in such situations, even someone as thick-skinned as Li Lihua wouldn’t want to lose face in front of old ssmates they hadn’t seen in decades. So without much thought, Li Lihua replied, "I’m just going to the restroom, really, this meal doesn’t need your treat, I’ll pay for it."


    "Wow, who would have thought the notorious miser from our ss would have such a generous day. Since Lihua has spoken, we should respect her and let her handle the bill. Anyone still hungry can order more dishes." Song Meishu cast a smug nce at Li Lihua, her words dripping with sarcasm, making Li Lihua’s face even more unsightly.


    "Oh, Meishu, stop it, or she really will leave."


    "Lihua, weren’t you going to the bathroom? Go ahead, don’t forget toe back just like the old days."


    Hearing their suppressedughter, Li Lihua’s face turned into a palette of colors as she snatched up her bag and stormed towards the restroom.


    When Li Lihua returned, Lin Shichang was already gone. Her return drew the attention of the whole room, "I thought you’d left too, but you actually came back just in time. The day after tomorrow is my housewarming party, why don’t youe join us? We bought a house in Dingsheng Garden. Speaking of which, Lihua, where do you live now? You’ve never mentioned it."


    As Song Meishu’s wordsnded, everyone in the room turned their gaze back to Li Lihua, bombarding her with questions.


    "We live in Changhong Garden," Li Lihua forced a smile through clenched teeth.


    "Changhong? If I remember correctly, that’s an old development. Did you buy a second-hand ce, or have you just not moved in a while?" Song Meishu asked, feigning innocence.


    "We used to live in Changhong, but recently we also bought a new house that’s being renovated. Once it’s finished, I’ll invite you all over," Li Lihua maintained a smiling face, her tone firm and resolute.


    "Oh, we’ll be waiting then."


    ...


    Li Lihua had no recollection of what happenedter at the gathering. She strained herposure, refusing to lose face before her old ssmates, and after settling the bill of 88,800, she parted ways with them amid their enviouspliments.


    As soon as she got in the car, Li Lihua’s expression darkened instantly. She didn’t know whether to be thankful that Lin Shichang hadn’t driven off without her. Leaving her like this at a ss reunion was enough to infuriate her—it was like being pped in the face in front of everyone.


    Li Lihua rolled down the car window, and a gust of cool wind blew inside, clearing her head from the heat and others’ praises in an instant. Remembering the bragging she had done at the restaurant, she no longer felt like ming Lin Shichang, her mind consumed with the pressing question of what to do.