Next, Lin Zhe suggested going to the haunted house.
Su Yu was the first to agree; she loved thrilling things like this the most.
An Yao also raised her hand, indicating she wanted to go.
Although Lin Chao was a bit scared, in front of his girlfriend and cousin, he had no choice but to brace himself and follow along.
Inside the haunted house, the lighting was dim, with eerie gusts of wind blowing now and then. "Monsters" would occasionally leap out from the corners.
Sure enough, An Yao was scared into screaming repeatedly. But unlike other girls who would bury themselves in their boyfriends' arms, she screamed while excitedly grabbing Lin Chao's arm with such force that she nearly pinched his flesh purple.
Lin Chao was terrified enough himself, yet he had to pretend to be calm and protect his girlfriend, making him look quite flustered.
Lin Zhe, walking ahead, glanced back.
Under the dim red and green lights, An Yao's innocent, doll-like face was flushed red from fear and excitement. Her large eyes glistened with moisture as she let out screams of "Ah—Ah—", her body trembling slightly from the thrill.
Lin Zhe noticed that when a hanged "ghost" suddenly dropped from the ceiling, An Yao screamed and crouched down. But the way she covered her head perfectly showcased the curve of her buttocks, tightly encased in skinny jeans, in Lin Zhe's line of sight behind her.
It was an exceptionally perky butt, stretched taut by the jeans, like a ripe peach.
Lin Zhe's Adam's apple involuntarily bobbed.
Could it be... she wasn't really scared, but rather... enjoying this fear?
Thinking this, Lin Zhe's gaze deepened.
This seemingly innocent and harmless sister-in-law seemed far more "interesting" than he had imagined.
Su Yu also noticed her husband's gaze.
Without any change in expression, she subtly tightened her grip on Lin Zhe's arm, deliberately pressing the softness of her chest against his arm. Her voice carried a hint of coquettish tremor:
"Honey~ I'm so scared too~"
Lin Zhe snapped out of it, chuckling as he hugged his wife:
"Alright, stop acting. You're braver than I am."
Hearing this, Su Yu immediately changed her expression, pinched his waist, and lowered her voice to a volume only the two of them could hear:
"Was that girl's butt nice to look at?"
Lin Zhe's heart skipped a beat, and he quickly smiled ingratiatingly:
"How could it compare to my wife's? My wife's butt is the most beautiful."
"Hmph, you know what's good for you."
Su Yu said this, but the goodwill she had started to feel towards An Yao weakened a bit more in her heart.
...
After playing for most of the day, it was now afternoon.
All four of them felt a bit reluctant to leave.
Lin Zhe suggested getting something to eat and then driving them back to school.
At the amusement park's fast-food restaurant, Lin Zhe ordered a large table full of burgers and fries.
It was during the meal that the conversation truly opened up.
An Yao was clearly much more talkative than Lin Chao. She chattered away, asking about things at Lin Zhe's company and where Su Yu worked.
When she heard that Su Yu was a game planner at a large internet company, the envy in her eyes was almost overflowing.
"Wow, sister-in-law, you're amazing! A game planner! So you get to play games every day?"
Su Yu elegantly wiped her mouth and smiled:
"It's not that great. Overtime is the norm, but it is indeed a bit more interesting than a regular job."
An Yao then turned to ask Lin Zhe:
"Brother, so our company... I mean, what's the compensation like after becoming a full-time employee? I heard your department's year-end bonus is really high!"
Lin Zhe smiled: "It's alright. Work hard, and you won't be treated unfairly."
An Yao excitedly exclaimed "Wow!" and began fantasizing about the future:
"After I graduate, I'm going to earn lots and lots of money, then buy a big house and a beautiful car!"
Su Yu listened quietly on the side. She noticed that while An Yao was saying these things, her eyes sparkled brightly. But her cousin Lin Chao, sitting beside her, kept his head down the whole time, silently munching on his burger, unable to get a word in.
Moreover, when An Yao spoke to Lin Zhe, her body would unconsciously lean forward slightly. This movement made the curves of her chest even more pronounced.
In her eyes, besides respect for her superior, there seemed to be a hint of... a girl's admiration for a mature man and... seduction?
Su Yu sneered inwardly.
Her assessment of the girl changed a bit more:
This little girl... she's not a low-level player...
...
After eating, the group walked out of the amusement park.
Lin Zhe said to Lin Chao:
"Xiao Chao, bring An Yao over to our place to play when you have time. Let your sister-in-law cook something delicious for you."
Before Lin Chao could answer, An Yao eagerly replied:
"Okay, brother! I've been wanting to see where you guys live! Xiao Chao and I will definitely come when we have time!"
Lin Zhe smiled and ruffled Lin Chao's hair:
"Xiao Chao, you need to learn from your girlfriend, be more outgoing. Can't be so quiet."
Su Yu also chimed in: "Yeah, boys should be more cheerful."
An Yao immediately defended her boyfriend:
"Sister-in-law, don't be fooled by how quiet he usually is. He's amazing at gaming! That's how I met him."
"Oh?"
This was something Lin Zhe didn't know:
"That's great. You can chat more with your sister-in-law in the future. She's a game planner at a big company now. Maybe you can even give her some professional advice."
Hearing his cousin mention his sister-in-law's profession, a bit of light finally appeared in Lin Chao's eyes. He looked at Su Yu, but still with that shy expression:
"I... I'm just average, just playing casually."
"Don't be modest." Lin Zhe laughed heartily, leading the group to the parking lot.
When Lin Zhe pressed the car key and the black Audi A6 beeped twice with flashing lights, An Yao's eyes instantly widened.
"Wow! Brother! Is this your car? An Audi A6!" She covered her mouth in surprise.
Lin Zhe scratched his head: "Hey, it's technically mine, but actually, it was bought for us by my dad... ahem, your uncle, as a means of transportation when your sister-in-law and I got married."
But An Yao seemed to not have heard that at all. She happily circled the car.
"That's still amazing! This car must cost five or six hundred thousand, right? Brother, you're awesome!"
Lin Chao stood to the side, watching his girlfriend's excited expression, then looked at his cousin's imposing luxury car. His expression darkened a bit, and he hung his head even lower.
Lin Zhe silently opened the car door: "Alright, stop looking. Get in. I'll drive you back to school first."
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After dropping off the two young people.
On the way home, Su Yu sat in the passenger seat without saying much.
The car's heater was on full blast. She took off her parka, revealing the light white cashmere sweater underneath that accentuated her figure.
Lin Zhe, driving, glanced over at her:
"Wife, what's wrong? Tired?"
Su Yu was silent for a moment before speaking:
"Husband, your cousin... he's quite handsome, it's just..."
"Just what?"
Lin Zhe asked curiously.
Su Yu hesitated, but decided to voice her opinion:
"It's just... I feel like he might not be able to handle that little girl, An Yao."
Su Yu paused, afraid her husband might misunderstand, and added:
"Let me be clear first, I'm not trying to stir up trouble between them. It's just... intuition."
"How so?" Lin Zhe became interested.
Su Yu began her analysis: "Didn't you notice? Almost the entire day, An Yao was the one leading everything. Whatever she wanted to play, Xiao Chao followed. When she talked, Xiao Chao listened. And also..."
Recalling the details from earlier, Su Yu continued: "The way she looked at you, the way she looked at this car... it was too blatant. She has a desire for material things and... how should I put it... 'success' that goes beyond her age. And Xiao Chao, he's too shy, too naive. He can't give her those things."
Su Yu's analysis was usually spot on.
But Lin Zhe actually had quite a bit of goodwill towards An Yao.
In his view, it was perfectly normal for a freshman in college to have some vanity and yearn for a good life.
Moreover, An Yao's innocent yet fiery appearance gave off a "mini Su Yu" vibe, which really appealed to Lin Zhe.
Therefore, facing his wife's doubts, Lin Zhe just smiled. Then he reached out a hand and placed it on her thigh, gently stroking it over the tight jeans. The skin beneath the fabric was firm and elastic.
"Ah, wife..."
Lin Zhe thought for a moment and decided to reassure her:
"Children and grandchildren will have their own blessings. Xiao Chao is 18, an adult. He's dating on his own. We, as elders, shouldn't worry too much."
"Tsk~"
Su Yu was both amused and annoyed by his "elders" remark:
"This young lady is only 23! You make me sound like an old woman!"
She gave her husband an annoyed look, but her body was honest. Not only did she not push his hand away, she placed her own hand on top of his warm, large hand, letting him caress the upper part of her thigh.
The atmosphere in the car became somewhat ambiguous.
Lin Zhe smiled, withdrew his hand, and focused on driving.
The Audi A6 drove smoothly on the road home as the sky outside gradually darkened.
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The evening cold wind swept through the streets as streetlights lit up one by one.
The black Audi drove steadily into the residential complex and stopped in front of the building's entrance.
Just as they were about to get out, Su Yu's phone suddenly rang. The screen showed the word "Sister."
Su Yu pressed the speakerphone button.
"Xiao Yu, are you guys back yet?"
Lin Yue's voice carried a hint of barely perceptible tension.
"Just got to the building entrance, sis," Su Yu replied while unbuckling her seatbelt.
"Wait for me a moment then. Xiao Ming just fell asleep. I'm going downstairs to buy something."
Since it was on speakerphone, Lin Zhe in the driver's seat could hear clearly. He leaned over and said:
"Sis, what do you need to buy? Just tell us, and we can bring it back for you."
But Lin Yue's tone was a bit unusual:
"Buying some... personal items. Xiao Zhe, you go upstairs first in a bit. Xiao Yu and I will go alone."
Hearing this, Lin Zhe muttered quietly:
"So mysterious..."
Su Yu immediately took over the conversation. A woman's intuition made her sense that her sister seemed to have something serious to discuss:
"Okay, sis. Come down now then. We'll wait for you."
The call ended.
Within a few minutes, Lin Yue hurried down, wrapped in a thick down jacket.
Her 27-year-old mature charm was hard to conceal even under the bulky winter clothes, especially the astonishing curve formed by her E-cup breasts pushing against the down jacket.
"Xiao Zhe, you go on up. It's cold outside, don't catch a chill," Lin Yue urged.
Lin Zhe didn't think much of it. He picked up the car keys and turned to go upstairs.
The elevator doors closed, leaving only Su Yu and Lin Yue standing under the cold light of the building entrance.
"Let's go, Xiao Yu. Keep me company for a walk."
The two women walked side by side into the night, gradually moving away from the building.
Su Yu was taller and more slender than Lin Yue. Her legs in the skinny jeans appeared even longer and straighter, each step outlining their firm lines.
Lin Yue, on the other hand, was relatively fuller, especially her plump buttocks, which still revealed a rounded outline beneath the hem of her down jacket.
The cold air made Su Yu's delicate face, exposed to the air, flush slightly red. Her exhaled breath formed a misty cloud under the streetlight.
Neither spoke until they reached a less frequented corner of the residential garden. Lin Yue suddenly stopped.
Turning around, the streetlight outlined her mature face, her expression unprecedentedly serious.
"Xiao Yu... today... I went to the hospital to get an IUD."
"An IUD?"
Su Yu's footsteps halted abruptly upon hearing these words.
These two words shattered all her speculations from the walk over.
Her beautiful eyes widened in disbelief as she looked at her sister.
"Sis... you don't want... you don't want to get pregnant with Xiao Zhe's child?"
Seeing her shocked expression, Lin Yue instead smiled sweetly.
She took two steps forward, extended her fair hand, and gently took Su Yu's slightly cold fingers.
"Xiao Yu, don't overthink it."
Lin Yue's voice was as gentle as her gaze.
"I just feel that... I'm already very happy and content with how things are now. I don't want 'other things' to disturb our current life."
Su Yu was extremely perceptive and instantly understood that the "other things" her sister referred to meant pregnancy.
Although the family relationships were already completely tangled, if her sister suddenly got pregnant, it would indeed be a significant complication.
The appearance of a "child" would completely change the nature of these matters.
At home it's fine, but children grow up, they interact with society, they become mothers and fathers. It's indeed necessary to consider these things.
Thinking of this, a complex mix of emotions welled up in Su Yu's heart—both a sigh for how deeply her sister had fallen, and admiration for how thorough and resolute her thinking was.
Seeing Su Yu fall silent, Lin Yue patted her shoulder instead.
"But you, Xiao Yu."
Halfway through her sentence, Lin Yue's gaze fell on Su Yu's flat abdomen.
"You need to put in a bit more effort, strive to give your sister... and Xiao Zhe, a nephew soon? ...No, a son."
Mentioning this, Su Yu's expression instantly dimmed, her long eyelashes casting a shadow beneath her eyes.
"Sis... I don't know... Xiao Zhe... he's been trying hard, I feel..."
As she spoke, Su Yu's voice gradually grew even softer: "...I feel it might... be my problem..."
Seeing Su Yu's awkward state, Lin Yue didn't awkwardly comfort her like an ordinary person would, but instead seriously thought it over for her.
"You have a point there."
"After all, you and Xiao Zhe have been married for almost two years now."
At this, Lin Yue lowered her voice a bit more:
"How about... when you have time, sis will go with you to the hospital for a check-up? Let's see what exactly the problem is."
Su Yu suddenly looked up, a flicker of hesitation and panic in her eyes.
"To the hospital..."
"Yes, we'll go quietly. Once we find out, we'll have peace of mind."
Lin Yue said, as if to encourage Su Yu, tightening her grip on her hand:
"If it's a minor issue, we'll treat it! Don't worry."
Su Yu hesitated for a long time, the cold wind blowing her hair. Finally, she nodded gently.
"Okay."
...
When it was time to leave, the two walked back together.
Passing a corner, Lin Yue suddenly turned back and added:
"Xiao Yu, these matters... let's keep them a secret from Xiao Zhe for now."
Su Yu was taken aback, a troubled look on her face:
"This... is it okay not to tell him?"
Seeing her sister-in-law's tendency to put her husband first in everything, Lin Yue let out a "pfft" and laughed.
"Oh, I know you two lovebirds are close, practically inseparable."
Lin Yue said, half-jokingly, half-seriously:
"But, Xiao Zhe is my husband now too, right? So, as his other woman, shouldn't I... also have a bit of a say?"
Su Yu blushed at her words and nodded.
Seeing this, Lin Yue revealed a triumphant smile.
Suddenly standing on tiptoe, she stretched out her slender, fair hand and affectionately patted Su Yu's head.
"Good, then it's two votes against one. We'll keep it a secret from Xiao Zhe for now, agreed?"
"...Mm."
This time, Su Yu nodded affirmatively.
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