“Bro-in-law, can you teach me how to race cars? I thought you looked really cool driving before…”
Lin Xingshao’s eyes sparkled with excitement, which left Xiao Yufan feeling somewhat speechless. This kid really was a wild one, wanting to learn racing from him. Everyone knows how dangerous that can be.
But since the kid had called him “bro-in-law,” he couldn’t exactly refuse, could he? Besides, what the kid said was quite flattering to Xiao Yufan.
“You really want to learn…”
“Absolutely! I thought I was already amazing at racing, but compared to you, bro-in-law, it’s like the difference between heaven and earth!”
Lin Xingshao scratched the back of his head in his usual awkward manner, and Xiao Yufan could only smile at this signature move. Could someone who’s so passionate about racing really be as simple and honest as he appears?
“Some things just can’t be learned!” Xiao Yufan said, pretending to be profound. When he noticed Lin Xingshao’s eyes dimming slightly, he continued, “But if you’re willing to learn, you’ll definitely become much stronger than you are now!”
“Really?”
The disappointment immediately vanished from Lin Xingshao’s face as he grabbed Xiao Yufan’s arm tightly, as if afraid he might escape. Xiao Yufan couldn’t help but wonder if everyone from this hidden family was this innocent.
“Whatever your bro-in-law says, I’ve never gone back on my word!”
Lin Jiayao’s lips curled into a slight smile. This was exactly what she had hoped for—her siblings having no issues with her man, which naturally made her very happy.
“If my sister says so, of course I trust my bro-in-law! Haha, I’ll soon become a racing master. Just thinking about it gets me excited…”
Lin Xingshao licked his dry lips, looking more thrilled than someone who had just won the lottery. He seemed to already envision his glorious future: a racing master, which sounded incredibly cool no matter how he thought about it.
“So what you’re saying is, my words aren’t reliable enough?”
Was this kid implying that his words weren’t trustworthy, and only became believable when his wife spoke?
“I didn’t mean that at all! Of course your words are trustworthy, bro-in-law. It’s just that my sister’s words are even more trustworthy. Since she said it, your words naturally become even more credible!”
A fox-like grin appeared on Lin Xingshao’s face, and Xiao Yufan could only chuckle. This kid was quite the diplomat, clearly inheriting the excellent tradition of his grandfather, that old fox. It seemed the Lin family wasn’t lacking in successors after all—at least this kid was promising.
“Alright, alright, let’s go inside. Grandpa, Mom, and Dad must be waiting impatiently…”
Lin Jiayao took Lin Youyou’s hand and walked in first, but she still made a face at Xiao Yufan and Lin Xingshao. For some unknown reason, seeing her cousin so excited made her feel rather annoyed.
The four of them walked in and saw the table already filled with dishes. It seemed that Lin’s mother had specially prepared for her son’s girlfriend’s return. Thinking of this, Lin couldn’t help but think of his adoptive parents. He wondered how they were doing now.
“Xiao Fan, sit down. We’re not outsiders here, so no need to be polite!”
Unconsciously, Lin’s grandfather had changed how he addressed Xiao Yufan. If only he knew what Xiao Yufan was thinking, he might feel like punching someone. Although Xiao Yufan had agreed to this, he hadn’t really planned to take action. In fact, he now had another idea.
“Of course bro-in-law isn’t an outsider. We’re family!”
Lin Xingshao added with a grin. Lin’s grandfather was surprised. How come this proud grandson was so confident in Xiao Yufan? Was this kid drugged or something?
Actually, Lin Zheng valued this grandson very much. However, the boy had no interest in power or martial arts, which troubled him greatly. But he couldn’t force the boy, so he could only let him do as he pleased.
But seeing how Lin Xingshao treated Xiao Yufan, his eyes suddenly lit up. Xiao Yufan noticed this change and secretly felt delighted. It seemed that Grandpa would make the move himself without him even having to ask.
“Xiao Fan, what do you think of Xingshao…”
Putting down what he was holding, Lin’s grandfather stared directly at Xiao Yufan, making him feel a little uneasy. Why did he feel like he was being eyed by an old fox?
“Xingshao is great and very talented. He’s definitely a promising talent for the Lin family!”
Xiao Yufan smiled as he spoke, not intentionally exaggerating, but simply expressing his genuine thoughts. Hearing Xiao Yufan’s praise, Lin Xingshao’s face immediately lit up. Naturally, he felt secretly pleased to receive his bro-in-law’s approval.
“Talented? I think he’s just arrogant! He claimed to be the best racer in the world, but he still lost to bro-in-law. Hehe…”
Lin Youyou listened to Xiao Yufan’s high praise and blinked her pretty eyes, inappropriately undermining Lin Xingshao at just the wrong moment. The latter merely twitched his mouth but said nothing.
But losing to his bro-in-law wasn’t something to be ashamed of…
“Oh? How can you tell that? You’ve only known Xingshao for a day!”
Lin’s grandfather was very interested. He also knew that his grandson was indeed promising, but the boy had no interest in management or martial arts cultivation, which troubled the old man greatly.
“Xingshao’s physique is definitely top-notch. I imagine Grandpa must have used martial arts to nurture his body when he was young. His foundation is very solid. If he wants to pursue the path of cultivation and become a strong person, it definitely won’t be difficult!”
Xiao Yufan could naturally tell that Lin Xingshao’s physique was different from ordinary people. The only explanation was that Grandpa had used martial arts to nurture the boy’s body when he was young.
“Go on…” Lin’s grandfather continued smiling, clearly agreeing with Xiao Yufan’s analysis.
“Xingshao just wants to do what he likes, which makes him somewhat similar to Jiayao. But that doesn’t mean doing what he likes doesn’t require strength and power!”
Looking at the hesitant Lin Xingshao, Xiao Yufan smiled. He could see how passionate the boy was about racing. Since he had such a passion, Xiao Yufan was determined to guide him onto the path Grandpa wanted him to take.
Who said racing didn’t require strength?
“Bro-in-law, can I ask you something? Does racing really require anything else? Do I even need to practice martial arts?”
Lin Xingshao looked a bit conflicted, but soon looked relieved. The reason he disliked practicing martial arts and accepting Grandpa’s training was simply because he wanted more time to do what he loved. But if he could do what he loved while also living up to Grandpa’s expectations, that would be even better…
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