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Su Yunjin quietly finished her tea and put down the cup, sighing without changing her expression.

Am I being too impatient? I had already figured out what to do.

But if the captain really likes Ling Yun...

I don't stand a chance.

Luckily, the captain just made it clear that he is still single, has no girlfriend, and isn't planning to pursue anyone.

That means he won't take the initiative with anyone, and everyone has a fair chance to compete.

How cunning you are, Yan Yu. By saying that, aren't you forcing me...

I have no choice but to keep playing the fool...

Lin Ning, who was sitting beside her with a phone in her hand, wasn't paying attention to it at all—she hadn't swiped the screen for a long time.

What did the captain mean by what he said just now?

He—he wouldn't misunderstand that I'm jealous, would he?

Or did I make it too obvious?

Ah, it's so annoying, I shouldn't have asked directly.

It's all the captain's fault! Always acting so secretive, never telling me what he's thinking...

It's making me so anxious and uncomfortable.

I really want to kick him to vent my frustration.

Xie Ruoxi, however, was unaware of what the two elder sisters were thinking, lost in her own thoughts about what Yan Yu had said before he left.

Yan Zhanlong said he's still single, has no girlfriend, and doesn't plan to proactively pursue anyone. What does that mean?

Wait, is he hinting at something to me?

Earlier, outside the villa, Ling Yun said, "Yan Yu really cares about who I kiss," so it's very likely that Yan Zhanlong is interested in me—that was already known, or else why would he have added me as a friend and taken me to Jinling? He obviously hasn't checked my cultivation talent; he must have been smitten with me from the start.

That means, he just wants to push the other sisters away, like how the male lead in novels tells the second and third female leads "I'm not interested in dating," just to avoid getting caught in someone else's romantic plot.

Hehe, there's really no need to go to such lengths for me.

Xie Ruoxi thought to herself with delight when suddenly Zhao Yuanzhen stood up.

"So what are we eating tonight!" she blurted out in exasperation, looking at the silent crowd, "Why is no one talking!"

Meanwhile, Chen Lingyun had gone upstairs to her bedroom door and heard her mother on the phone inside, apparently arguing with her father:

"...It's all your doing!"

"I don't care what you did, Ling Yun is our daughter, how are you going to deal with her being like this now!"

"How could I possibly be at ease! Chen Tianming, I'm telling you, if something happens to Ling Yun..."

Chen Lingyun knocked on the door, and the angry voice inside abruptly stopped.

A moment later, Chen's mother hurriedly came to open the door, her face breaking into a smile:

"Ling Yun, where did you go just now? Mommy couldn't find you downstairs..."

"I went to the yard to clear my head," Chen Lingyun said, maintaining her elegant and perfect smile, obediently adding, "Mom, you don't have to worry, I've figured it all out."

"If you have figured it out, that's good." Chen's mother didn't know exactly what her beloved daughter had come to terms with, but she carefully agreed first, then asked, "So you..."

"I think I like Yan Yu," Chen Lingyun said with a smile, "But I don't want Mom to interfere, this is our own matter."

Chen's mother subconsciously interpreted Chen Lingyun's "our own" as "just my daughter and Yan Yu," and finally breathed a sigh of relief, comforting her:

"Baby, you almost scared mommy to death. In any case, it's good that you've figured things out on your own, mommy won't meddle with your affairs, and Yan Yu is indeed very outstanding. Your dad just spoke to me, he's not against you and Yan Yu developing a relationship..."

She rambled on, her face filled with affection as she stroked her daughter's hair, suddenly questioning with curiosity:

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"Why is your hair such a mess?"

"The river breeze tousled it when I was outside just now." Chen Lingyun's answer was flawless.

"Alright, come here and let mom comb it for you."

Chen's mother sat by the vanity, picked up the comb from the table, and looked it over several times:

"What brand is this wooden comb?"

"Qingyang brand."

Chen's mother asked Chen Lingyun to sit down as well and began affectionately combing her hair:

"Did you buy it or have it custom made?"

"I bought it."
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"If you like this brand, mom can have them custom-make one for you." Chen's mother gently combed her hair, murmuring habitually, "Combs, shampoo, conditioner—these things that are used directly on the body shouldn't just be conveniently bought from stores.

Everyone's hair is different; some get oily quickly, others tangle easily, and hair quality changes with age, which is why it's important to have regular, targeted hair care... Give me a few strands of your hair, and I'll have the genetic center in Pingjing run a test to come up with a comprehensive hair care program."

"Mom." Chen Lingyun's smile bore a hint of helplessness, "We cultivators don't need those mortal methods."

Chen's mother was briefly taken aback, then chuckled:

"Mom got confused, forgetting you're a cultivator... Ah, it's great, Yan Yu is also a cultivator. Both of you have such excellent genes; the babies you'll have in the future will definitely have great talent for cultivation, right?"

"It's too early to talk about that." Chen Lingyun just gave a faint smile, "Besides, if one achieves immortality in the end, there's no need to have children."

"That won't do; you still have to have at least one child." Chen's mother expressed her disagreement, "When mom was young, I thought the same as you, that enjoying my life was the most important and having kids could wait. But why did I change my mind? At that time, one of my close friends...

Her family was also well-off, and then she suddenly got diagnosed with late-stage breast cancer, and passed away within half a year!"

"How heartbroken her parents must have been, with only that one daughter and no other children. It ended up being the case of the elderly sending off the young, and by that time, they couldn't have more children. Their family's assets worth billions... When they pass away, with no one to inherit, it'll either be donated to the state or fall into the hands of strangers. Really, such a thing is..."

Chen Lingyun obediently remained silent, clearly understanding her mother's concerns.

Although cultivators did have an advantage over mortals in terms of lifespan, their security was far inferior. The most common accidental deaths for mortals were car accidents, but what about cultivators? A clay jar can't leave the well without breaking, and a general can't escape death in battle—it's essentially a profession of fighting and killing. Who could guarantee perpetual victory?

If one could leave a child behind, then in the unfortunate event of an accidental death, at least there would be a consolation for the parents in their old age, preventing total despair...

"Oh, mom's just talking." Seeing her daughter remain silent, Chen's mother hastily backtracked, "We'll leave it all to you and Yan Yu to decide when the time comes. Just bring him back to meet your dad and me. After you get married, whether or not you want kids is up to you, it's really none of our business, alright?"

"Mm." Chen Lingyun nodded with a smile.

"This villa of yours is still a bit subpar." Chen's mother finished combing her hair, looking around the room, "The family is planning to hire some more staff. Should we send a few over to you? They're all aunties, and they'd take good care of your daily life..."

"That's not necessary." Chen Lingyun tactfully refused, "We cultivators have military backgrounds, and there are some things that aren't suitable for outsiders to see."

"Oh, that's right, your dad mentioned that too." Reminded by her daughter, Chen's mother remembered and said apologetically, "So there's nothing I can do to help..."

"It's great that you can come to see me, mom." Chen Lingyun hugged her, smiling, "I'll also try to visit you in Jiang Hai more often."

"Just come to see me, no need to visit your dad." Chen's mother was delighted by the sentiment, then playfully added, "Your dad is always off with old Li. He might as well give up politics and go into the military..."

The mother and daughter chatted for a while longer, then, arm in arm, left the room to go downstairs.

Upon arriving in the living room, four young ladies turned to look in unison.

Chen Lingyun smiled and nodded to them, then suddenly heard Zhao Yuanzhen telepathically asking her:

"Ling Yun, what's for dinner tonight?"

"Mom." Chen Lingyun spoke up, "Are we still eating out tonight?"

"The kitchen here is too small and inconvenient for cooking." Chen's mother said cheerily, "Shall we go to a restaurant then?"

Zhao Yuanzhen and Xie Ruoxi exchanged glances, both clearly pleased.

Chen's mother, however, couldn't be bothered with the two impolite girls; she just looked around and then suddenly asked:

"Where's Yan Yu?"

"The captain went out a moment ago." Lin Ning stood up, "I'll go find him and bring him back."

"There's no need for that trouble." Chen's mother, quite fond of the efficient Minnan girl, smiled and said, "First give him a call and ask where he is."