My CEO Husband Has Some Issues

Chapter 1269: Chapter 1269: I Don’t Like You Either

His eyes, large and grape-like, seemed as if they could peer into the heart of man. Only the tiny figure, no taller than Little Bean, stood in front of Rong Yan, looking up and speaking clearly to the grown man, “You don’t like my mom, and I don’t like you either! My mom doesn’t need you to like her, when I grow up, I will protect her!”

Lin Teng stood frozen in place, taking a while to snap back to reality.

Lin Zhiya, however, patted the little guy’s head rewardingly, smiling and saying, “You don’t have to wait until you grow up, your dad and grandma will protect your mom too.”

She then straightened her back, turned her head and hardened her expression towards Lin Teng, “Brother, you know my personality, I don’t want us to be unhappy.”

“Ah.” Lin Teng sighed, no longer insisting on keeping Little Baby, stood up and looked at her, “Zhiya, can’t you stay?”

“No.”

Lin Zhiya, without even a moment’s hesitation, straightforwardly refused.

Her hands resting on Li Duidui’s shoulders, her well-maintained face showing unshakeable determination, “Both my precious grandson and I want to leave.”

“Zhiya, it’s mom’s birthday, it’s not easy. She’s getting old, we don’t know how many birthdays are left.”

“Tell mom happy birthday for me, and the gift, please give it to her. When she’s at the resort, if I have time, I will visit her. Today, please say sorry to her for me.”

Lin Teng understood her character; ever since they were young, his sister inherited the unwavering spirit of the Lin Family members. Always sticking to her decisions and fiercely independent, nobody could change her mind. When she grew up, she insisted on being with Shengxiao’s father despite all opposition, even if it meant breaking off relations with the family. He had gone this far, but Zhiya wasn’t going to yield; nothing he did today would make a difference.

He sighed deeply, not troubling Lin Zhiya any further and said, “I’ll send you back.”

Lin Zhiya declined, “There’s no need for trouble; our car is outside, and the driver is waiting. It’s crowded today, you should stay and help brother’s wife entertain the guests, don’t worry about us.”

“I’m worried…”

Lin Zhiya, upset with the family, but couldn’t get mad at him. She noticed the guilty look on Lin Teng’s face, patted his shoulder, “I’m grown up, not a child anymore. I know it has nothing to do with you, but I still need to take Yanyan and leave. You go back, so sister-in-law won’t worry. Come on, Yanyan and I are leaving.”

Lin Teng watched their backs disappear, his usually composed face showing a weighty expression.

Su Xiansui had been silent from beginning to end, and only after Lin Zhiya had left, did she observe Lin Teng’s face and quietly ask, “Uncle, are you alright?”

Lin Teng felt as if there was a heavy stone pressing on his chest, making it extremely uncomfortable.

Being someone usually exposed to grand scenes, even though he felt stifled inside, he took a deep breath and didn’t show it on his face.

Finally, he cast one last look towards the direction Lin Zhiya and the others had gone, his expression as still as water, and said to Su Xiansui, “Let’s go, we’re going back.”

“Alright.” Su Xiansui, hardly seeing him like this, dared not speak much and followed quietly behind him, matching his steps.

In the brilliantly decorated grand hall of the Haoli Hotel, glasses clinked against each other and elegantly dressed waiters in tailcoats moved around…

Each person here, stepping out into Capital City, was a distinguished figure, showing just how grand the banquet was.