Chapter 544: Chapter 262: A Visit from Lin Ping’s Mother

Anxi Garden, Building 5, Apartment 1203.

Inside the cozy rented apartment, the SIZZLE of stir-frying occasionally drifted from the kitchen, mingled with a softly hummed tune.

Lin Ping held a wok spatula, tossing the spicy chicken in the pan. She then scooped out a piece, popped it into her mouth, and chewed, tasting to see if the seasoning was just right.

"Nice!"

Lin Ping nodded in satisfaction, her beautiful eyes curving into crescents, shimmering with happiness and anticipation.

After learning Lin Shen was coming over for dinner tonight, she had made a point to leave work early, go to the supermarket, and prepare a meal of three dishes and a soup, all according to his tastes.

As the old saying goes, the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach.

Lately, in addition to practicing yoga and working on her appearance, Lin Ping had also been diligently studying recipes online. She followed a number of so-called "master chefs" on social media and picked up a lot of cooking tips and tricks.

’A man with Lin Shen’s wealth and status probably rarely eats a home-cooked meal.’

But Lin Ping wasn’t about to let this opportunity slip by.

This was her strong suit, after all.

Lin Ping knew very well that the women in Lin Shen’s circle were all glamorous and sophisticated, with impeccable poise.

’People like that have probably never had to lift a finger in their lives.’

’She was quite possibly the only one who could cook for him!’

’Besides, as a mature woman, this was her forte!’

Therefore, Lin Ping planned to focus on honing her strengths, playing to her advantages to win Lin Shen’s heart.

Of course, she wasn’t neglecting other areas either.

Her choice of attire, for instance.

In the past, when doing housework at home, Lin Ping had always dressed quite conservatively.

Anan was at home, after all.

However, knowing Lin Shen was coming over, Lin Ping had deliberately chosen a black lace slip dress.

Two thin straps rested on her smooth, rounded shoulders. The black fabric created a stark contrast with her pale skin, accentuating her delicate collarbones and the full swell of her breasts.

Of course, her deep cleavage would have been visible, but the apron she wore concealed that lovely view somewhat.

Besides, with Anan around, Lin Ping couldn’t be too blatant about her intention to create a visual treat for Lin Shen.

’She had to maintain a dignified maternal image, at least!’

Of course, if Anan weren’t here, she most likely wouldn’t be wearing anything under her apron at all.

A naked apron was what Lin Shen liked best, after all.

And for the lower half of her body, Lin Ping had deliberately sheathed her long, smooth legs in sheer black stockings—the kind with a subtle, oily sheen, which could be said to maximize a woman’s allure.

’So, when will President Lin get here?’

Lin Ping dished the food out of the wok and carried it to the dining table. Glancing at the wall clock, her heart swelled with anticipation.

As she returned to the kitchen to continue cooking, a sudden knock came at the door.

KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK—!

"Coming~"

Lin Ping’s voice was laced with her eagerness to see Lin Shen, mixed with the soft, seductive charm unique to a mature woman, making it sound incredibly alluring.

She wiped her hands on her apron and, passing the full-length mirror in the living room, gave herself a quick once-over. After confirming everything was in place, she went to open the door.

"President Lin, you’re—"

The words were barely out of her mouth when she opened the door, and her expression froze.

Standing at the door was not Lin Shen, but an elderly woman nearly sixty years old.

She was dressed simply, her hair a mix of black and white. Her wrinkled face was lit by a kind smile, and one could still faintly see the beauty she must have possessed in her youth.

When Lin Ping saw the elderly woman, her mind went completely blank.

It was her own mother, Zhao Ya!

"Mom!? What are you doing here?"

Astonishment was written all over Lin Ping’s face.

"I thought you were back in our hometown?"

"Just because I was in our hometown doesn’t mean I can’t come visit, does it?"

Zhao Ya said with a gentle smile.

"It’s been a long time, so I thought I’d come and see you."

"Mom!"

Lin Ping could no longer contain the longing and grievances in her heart. She threw herself into Zhao Ya’s arms, hugging her tightly as tears streamed down her face, instantly welling up in her reddened eyes.

No matter how mature and composed a woman becomes, in front of her mother, she is always that little girl who never grew up.

Lin Ping was thirty-two years old now, but upon seeing her mother, she still cried with the same emotional abandon as an eighteen-year-old.

She had been through so many major turning points recently.

Her Cat Cafe had gone bankrupt; she had gotten divorced; she had become Lin Shen’s lover; she had been appointed manager of a Shennan branch, then transferred to Shennan’s headquarters to serve as the General Manager of the Service Department.

Each step had been a monumental, life-altering choice, and through it all, Lin Ping had endured unparalleled agony and anxiety.

Although Lin Shen treated her well, she needed someone on the outside to support and comfort her.

That was why seeing her mother, whom she hadn’t seen in so long, made Lin Ping so emotional.

"There, there, don’t cry."

Zhao Ya gently stroked Lin Ping’s back, comforting her just as she had when she was a little girl.

"Anan is watching you."

"Mmm..."

Lin Ping gave a little sob of assent, wiping her eyes with the back of her hand. She took a few deep breaths to compose herself, then stepped aside so Anan could see Zhao Ya, smiling gently.

"Anan, look who’s here."

"Grandma~"

Anan, who had been watching TV on the sofa, scrambled off the moment she saw Zhao Ya. She trotted over with her arms outstretched, asking to be picked up.

"I missed you so much!"

"Anan, I missed you, too."

Zhao Ya bent down and scooped Anan into her arms. She walked into the living room, sat on the sofa, and played affectionately with her granddaughter, asking her all about what she’d been up to.

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