The Useless Stepmom Brings Her Kids to Reality TV Shows to Photograph Them

186 Cheat in Life

‘Were there always some similarities between two people from parallel worlds?’ wondered Lin Wan. She looked at Yang Ruoxi.

“Wanwan loves to eat corn, corn kernels, corn cobs, and even popcorn.” Yang Ruoxi understood the look in Lin Wan’s eyes.

Li Yanchen was satisfied with Lin Wan’s preferences. He cleared his throat. “Yes. I am going to contract a cornfield for you. You can eat as much corn as you want. It’s better than eating shark’s fin and bird’s nest.”

“Are you complimenting me or insulting me?”

!!

Li Yanchen chuckled. “Auntie, we have to catch a plane tomorrow morning. We’ll come to see you in a few days.” Li Yanchen placed a stack of 100-yuan bills on the table. “This is half a year’s worth of salary.”

“I don’t usually need that much money. Why are you always so polite? What if I leave halfway?”

“I know you won’t leave. You love this place far too much. Alright, we will get going now,” said Li Yanchen, carrying the bag with corn.

“Director’s mother, please wait for me to come back.” Lin Wan hugged the old Auntie.

As she walked out of the Lin family’s courtyard, Lin Wan turned back to look at the old Auntie with every step she took. She was standing just outside the courtyard and waving at them.

In her original world, every time she went to visit the orphanage and left after a while, she would do the same. She would always stand at the gate and wave at her.

She had cried too much today. She didn’t want to cry here once again. Instead, she smiled brightly. “Auntie, I will come back after next week. You can make me corn porridge then,” she shouted.

“Alright, tell Yanchen to send me a voice message before you come,” said the old Auntie.

After leaving Xuecheng Village, Lin Wan dropped Yang Ruoxi home. The place where she stayed was not very far from Lin family’s old house.

Yang Ruoxi’s house was a two-story building. There was a faint light on the east side of the first floor, while the second floor was dark.

“Wanwan, do you want to come in and sit? Grandma is the only one at home.” Yang Ruoxi invited them inside.

“Yanchen, can you wait for me? I’m going to visit grandma.” Lin Wan unbuckled her seat belt.

“Alright. There is some milk in the trunk. I can take them inside for Grandma.” Li Yanchen got out of the car.

Yang Ruoxi’s grandmother was nearly eighty, but she was still very healthy. After the old woman had eaten, she was focused on her needlework in her room waiting for her granddaughter.

“Grandma!” Yang Ruoxi stood at the door and shouted for her grandma.

“Xiao Xi is back!” Grandma took off her glasses and got up by supporting herself on the table.

“Grandma, this is my best friend, Lin Wan. We met by chance today.” Yang Ruoxi introduced them. “This is her husband, Li Yanchen. They are going now but they wanted to meet you first.”

“Wanwan? Xiao Xi talks about you a lot.” Granny Yang looked at Lin Wan carefully. “You are so beautiful. Come and sit.”

“That’s alright, Grandma. We were just leaving. We have to rush back to Yun City. These are for you. Now that Xixi is here, we will meet again in the future,” said Lin Wan, helping Li Yanchen put down the milk. “I will come to see you when I visit here again.”

Granny Yang refused Lin Wan’s gift politely. Yang Ruoxi had to intervene. She told her grandma that it was alright to accept it. Only then did grandma accept the gift in embarrassment.

Lin Wan and Grandma Yang chatted for a while. Then Lin Wan followed Yang Ruoxi to her room to take a look. Unlike the Lin family’s old house, Yang Ruoxi’s room was filled with awards, including the city’s three Good Student and National Art Awards.

“Not bad,” said Lin Wan. “Yang Ruoxi is a straight-A student.”

Lin Wan’s words were like a slap on her face. “Lin Wan, you are making fun of me!” said Yang Ruoxi.

“No, I’m not. I am actually curious. How did you become proficient in English all of a sudden? Did you run a taxi overseas?”

Yang Ruoxi spoke in fluent English after Lin Wan finished speaking.

“I came through a book. I know what I used to know, and I know what I didn’t know before.” Yang Ruoxi was a little proud. “I had to take the first and fourth grades three times before I could pass. I can’t believe I passed the eighth grade in this world.”

“I’m cheating my life.” Lin Wan gave her a thumbs up.

“Compared to you, I feel like I am losing out. Wanwan, what other skills do you have?’ asked Yang Ruoxi, leaning on her desk.

Lin Wan sighed. “Just my old skill.”

Yang Ruoxi burst out laughing. “You should develop it more.”

Yang Ruoxi’s laughter was scathing. Although Lin Wan knew her friend was gloating, it made her think. How could Yang Ruoxi suddenly turn into someone who was so smart? She even knew how to speak fluent English! She knew that it had taken Yang Ruoxi a lot of effort to graduate from university. Lin Wan wondered if the body she was in had any skill or talent that she was yet to discover.

Lin Wan felt that her life was getting more and more interesting. After understanding the past of the original owner, she wanted to explore the future. She did not have a moment to rest.

After bragging for a while, Lin Wan decided to go back. Li Yanchen had already started the car and was waiting for her at the entrance.

After Lin Wan said goodbye to Yang Ruoxi, she got into the car with a heavy heart.

Along the way, Li Yanchen would give her a peck on the cheek every time they stopped at a traffic stop, looking as though he could not wait to kiss her.

“Wanwan, I can’t wait anymore.” After passing a few consecutive traffic lights, the man finally spoke. “In the beginning, you only had me in your life. After the variety show, Xia Mo appeared. And now, Yang Ruoxi and Auntie Han. After a while, will I just become a background decoration in your life?”

Li Yanchen was conflicted. He had always hoped Lin Wan would go out more and make some friends, but now that she did, he felt conflicted. He hoped she could only be with him.

“So, am I supposed to just stay at home and sleep?” said Lin Wan. “Wait… is this because I told you I didn’t want a baby?”

“Well… the body is yours, so the decision is yours. I don’t have a right to make you do something you don’t want to. I wouldn’t dare do anything without Mrs. Li’s approval. Being a Big Shot in front of the world has no bearing when it comes to Mrs. Li. I am always inferior, in all aspects.”

“Ugh, stop it.”

“If you are willing to have my baby, I will give you half of my family fortune.”

“You are trying to bribe me? I have my own money now. I have two million yuan in my savings.” Lin Wan regretted the moment she said that.

Back in her own world, after buying a small studio apartment and a car, she had 200000 yuan left in her account. But here, she had 2000000 yuan in her account. It was a lot in her eyes But she felt pathetic showing that off in front of Li Yanchen.

Li Yanchen narrowed his eyes. “Is that even enough to buy a diamond necklace?”

Lin Wan opened her mouth and then closed it. She didn’t know what to say.

“I bought a villa next to Xinxin’s school under your name. It’s 300 square meters. I will move in with you in September so that you can help Xinxin study,” said Li Yanchen.

Lin Wan was speechless.

“That was the only house large enough near Yunthat’s the largest house near Yunxi Junior High School. I will buy you a bigger one for your birthday. You can choose any location that you like.” Li Yanchen had consulted Assistant Qin on what would make a good birthday gift.

Assistant Qin had casually mentioned that if he was rich and if he was in love with someone, he would definitely give her a house so that she would always have a roof over her head.

“Are all rich people like this? I only have two million yuan that I earned with my blood and sweat. What a disgrace!”

...