C12 From Now On You Can Call Me Big Brother

He was the one who knew first-hand what kind of woman she was!

Thinking back to the documents that had been ruined by the coffee last night, he went to his study to retrieve them. He needed to deliver them to the company right away. His files also needed to be reprinted.

The instant he entered the room, Zong Jinghao discovered that the things on his desk had been messed with.

Other than Ms. Chan and Guan Jin, no one else was allowed in here. Even Bai Zhuwei never stepped foot inside his study.

Then who could it be?

Did that woman have the audacity to sneak into his study?

Walking over to the table, he saw a handwritten translation document on top of everything. He stretched out his hand to pick up the piece of paper and saw that the delicate handwriting was very neat and tidy.

His face scrunched up into a frown. Did the woman go out of her way to write this?

Did she know how to speak A Nation?

Zong Jinghao was filled with disbelief.

Just as he was putting down the document in order to get his bearings and in an attempt to find out more about the woman, a note fell out, which read: I’m sorry for entering your study without your permission. It was my fault for getting your documents wet last night, so as an apology I wanted to do something to fix it for you. A Nation is a difficult language to grasp. I have translated your papers into Chinese for you to better understand. These documents are now more readable to you, which is my way of compensating you for wetting your file.

— — Lin Xinyan

Still holding the note in his hand, Zong Jinghao took another look at the ten translated documents. Each document was meticulously handwritten. Under the cover of night, she had entered his study without him realizing it and his anger subsided knowing she did this to make it up to him.

Staring at the delicate handwriting, a twinge of curiosity about this woman was sparked in his heart.

She actually was so knowledgeable.

Zong Jinghao placed the note on the table and headed out to the company with the documents in tow.

It was noon by the time Lin Xinyan had woken up. Nanny Yu had already prepared food for her downstairs while she was still asleep. Lin Xinyan could not help but feel a little embarrassed for sleeping in so late.

On Nanny Yu’s face was a pleasant smile as she said, “Usually, it’s so quiet around here. Young Master always gets up early. It seems quite lively now that you’re here.”

Lin Xinyan smiled back. “That Miss Bai, didn’t she show her face regularly in the past?”

Nanny Yu’s facial expression noticeably shifted. Was she being jealous?

Lin Xinyan didn’t have any ulterior motives. It was just a casual question that she asked, and after the words left her mouth, she immediately regretted it.

“It’s not often that she comes around. Young Master used to treat her coldly as well…” Nanny Yu was perplexed. Why the sudden change in attitude after he got back from his trip?

All these years and he had never fallen in love with her. In a matter of days, what made him change his mind?

No matter how hard she thought about it, Nanny Yu could not wrap her mind around it.

Lin Xinyan gave it some thought. There’s a saying that women’s thoughts are unfathomable, and men’s thoughts are the same.

This was especially true for a man like Zong Jinghao.

She had no success with the previous job, and Lin Xinyan didn’t want to be lazing around in the house. She needed a stable job now that for the time being, she didn’t have access to her mother’s dowry.

She had little money at her expense. Although she didn’t need any money to live here, her mother needed the cash.

After breakfast, she left the house to go out.

Finding a job was difficult for someone like her who had no education or work experience.

After failing several times, Lin Xinyan had to settle on a few low-end jobs.

Then she found out that a high-end restaurant was hiring attendants.

This job did not require a degree. But as long as she was smart and quick, she would be qualified for the work. To ensure that she makes enough money, she went to the establishment to apply.

Upon first glance, Lin Xinyan was quickly able to prove that she was educated. She had gone to college and this showed in her speech and manners.

The hotel manager told her she could get started the very next day.

Getting the job put Lin Xinyan in a good mood, so she walked out of the restaurant and strolled by herself along the roadside.

As the setting sun was sinking in the west, the fading light left a trail of red across the horizon. The red colors lit up the street and dragging behind Lin Xinyan was her long and loyal shadow.

She was alone with only her loneliness to accompany her.

“Xinyan.”

Hearing her name being called out, Lin Xinyan turned around toward the source and could see Hee Ruize rushing towards her from the other side of the road.

“I thought my eyes were fooling me.” On his face was a smile.

“Doctor Hee.” Lin Xinyan was, too, shocked by his presence. “What are you doing still in the country?”

He looked at Lin Xinyan and seemed to hesitate before answering. “I’m currently back at work.”

Lin Xinyan thought back to the day at the hospital when the dean had personally extended an invitation for him to work there. She could understand why he was still here.

“They must be treating you very well at the hospital, aren’t they?” Lin Xinyan could not suppress the envy in her voice.

Because she had to take care of her mother for all those years, she couldn’t get her graduation certificate. Because of this, it was hard for her to find a job right now.

Hee Ruize gave her a gentle smile. “Indeed.”

But no matter how nice the treatment was, the only reason he was staying was because she wasn’t going back.

There were too many people and things in this country that he wanted to avoid.

Lin Xinyan took the chance to peer up at the sky and saw that it was getting dark. It had been nearly two months since she had gotten back.

Now, she couldn’t help but feel an inescapable helplessness and confusion overwhelm her.

It wasn’t so easy to take back what belonged to them.

Sensitive to her mood just then, Hee Ruize pushed back her messy hair behind her ear. “If there’s something weighing you down, feel free to tell me.”

He had done a lot for her already. Lin Xinyan smiled at him and shook her head.

He had been around for a long time. So he knew this little girl’s heart and mind. But she would rather suffer alone than be in debt of others.

“You’ve always been too stubborn.”

It was heartbreaking to see her so stubborn.

With pursed lips, Lin Xinyan tried thinking about it. It’s just not that she didn’t want to owe him. But if she owed him anything, with what little she had, she wouldn’t be able to pay him back for his troubles.

At this time, she was poor.

“It’s getting dark. Doctor Hee, shouldn’t you be getting home?” Lin Xinyan asked.

Lin Xinyan was used to calling him Doctor Hee.

“Xinyan.” Hee Ruize was looking at her and said, “From here on forward, please don’t call me Doctor Hee, okay?”

He gave Lin Xinyan a serious look. “Instead, call me Hee Ruize, or you can call me brother. We’ve known each other for so long, yet you always call me Doctor Hee. We look like strangers, don’t you think?”

Lin Xinyan gave this some thought. He was older than her and he used to take care of her much like a big brother would. After careful consideration, she said, “I’ll call you brother then?”

Seeing her so vulnerable, Hee Ruize took advantage of that moment to get closer to her. He hugged her and said, “Call me brother from now on.”

“Hao, am I seeing things, or is that really Miss Lin?”

Zong Jinghao, who was behind the wheel, didn’t pay attention to the people on the roadside. As soon as Bai Zhuwei pointed this out, he looked over...