The Supreme Beauty Fell in Love with Me

The so-called tour around the city was actually just circling around the central urban area, with the final detour leading to the crematorium.

In the end, a wisp of blue smoke ascended to heaven.

Lin Chuan had been kneeling at the entrance, waiting...

Tang Yumeng and others also knelt down with Lin Chuan at the entrance, until a black urn was handed out from that cold window.

......

Within the public cemetery, Lin Chuan stood amid the graves, the plot before him had been hastily purchased for a hefty sum, securing the largest and finest piece of land. The tombstone was inlaid with his mother's picture, which carried a kindly and friendly smile.

Lin Chuan gently caressed the photo, finding it hard to believe that in just a few short days, heaven and earth had become separated.

"Lin Chuan, please restrain your grief," Tang Yumeng said by his side.

"My mother never had a single good day in her life, nor enjoyed any peace and prosperity," Lin Chuan's eyes brimmed with tears as he said, "She lost her husband when I was ten, enduring hardships alone to raise me. But then, when I was sixteen, her son went missing too, and she waited bitterly alone for eight long years. Yet, I had only returned for a year, and before she could enjoy any happiness, she left."

"Don't be too heartbroken," Tang Yumeng choked out, "We know you're in pain, but we feel even worse inside."

Lin Chuan closed his eyes, struggling to force the tears back, gritting his teeth and said, "My mother was still longing to hug her grandchild. I am truly an unfilial son; I couldn't fulfill her wish to hold a grandchild."

"You'll definitely be able to in the future," Zhou Rui consoled.

After bowing, the guests who had come to the funeral began to return to their homes. This ceremony, which had lasted over five hours, was finally over. Many of the attending guests felt exhausted, but they also experienced an indescribable excitement, having witnessed such a grand funeral. Each one of them was greatly stirred.

When everyone had dispersed, only Lin Chuan and a few girls remained at the site.

The setting sun cast the western sky, with a streak of rosy clouds drifting on the horizon.

It was so beautiful it took one's breath away.

Lin Chuan had been standing in the cemetery for over an hour, reluctant to leave. Like a child who had lost his mother, he seemed to be waiting eternally for her return. Tang Yumeng and the others stayed by his side as well.

In just a few days, the girls had all lost weight. Despite being tired and weary, they all clenched their teeth and persevered.

"You have worked hard," Lin Chuan reached out and embraced each of them.

At this moment, they did not refuse, but instead, hugged Lin Chuan back. The five of them embraced each other. Under normal circumstances, they would probably have exploded in anger by now, but knowing that Lin Chuan was deeply distressed at this special moment, they understood.

Tang Yumeng was aware of the ambiguous relationship between Lin Chuan, Zhou Rui, and Song Xiaojia. And Zhou Rui knew that Tang Yumeng was Lin Chuan's official girlfriend. Only Song Xiaojia was unaware of the tangled relationship between Lin Chuan and Tang Yumeng, only uncovering hints of it today, but she did not expose it.

Eventually, the group left the gravesite.

The sky was gradually darkening.

Tang Yumeng proposed, "Lin Chuan, come to my place, I'll cook."

"No!" Lin Chuan shook his head and said, "We'll cook at my place today, I have to perform rites for my mother when I get home."

"Okay," Tang Yumeng nodded.

In the end, the group took a car back to Changlin Factory. Lin Chuan placed his mother's portrait in the house and set up incense, candles, and offerings. After some effort, the funeral rites were finally completed.

"I'll cook today," Lin Chuan glanced at the others and said, "You've all had a rough few days."

"We'll help you!" The response was nearly unanimous.

Then there was laughter again, and at this moment, Nuo Xiaoxi said, "Let me do it. You're all guests, sisters; How can Lin Brother and I let you cook."

"That works," Tang Yumeng and the girls nodded.

Afterward, Lin Chuan personally cooked.

He made several simple homemade dishes, which Tang Yumeng and the girls found extraordinarily delicious; Lin Chuan's culinary skills were indeed impressive.

"Lin Chuan, how do you plan to handle this matter?" Tang Yumeng asked.

"Before my mother's seventh-day passage, I must catch the murderer," Lin Chuan said through gritted teeth.

"Seventh day?" Tang Yumeng calculated and said, "Doesn't that mean there are only three days left?"

"Yes!" Lin Chuan nodded and continued, "Zhou Kai and the others have been investigating since yesterday; I hope they can find the culprit."

After thinking for a moment, Tang Yumeng nodded and said, "If there's anything I can help with, just let me know."

"Thank you." Lin Chuan smiled at Tang Yumeng, saying, "You've all become quite thinner these days."

"You've lost even more weight." Tang Yumeng replied, "Look at you, your complexion has darkened a lot. It's all because you've lost too much weight. Eat more."

While speaking, Tang Yumeng served Lin Chuan some food.

......

Though the funeral had passed, the pain had not. Nuo Xiaoxi almost cried every night. Lin Chuan, too, was tossing and turning, unable to sleep.

In the middle of the night, wearing her thin nightgown and hugging her pillow, Nuo Xiaoxi entered Lin Chuan's room.

"Brother Lin, I can't sleep," Nuo Xiaoxi said from the door, her voice tinged with tears.

Lin Chuan quickly sat up, asking, "Xiao Xi, what's wrong?"

"I feel sad," Nuo Xiaoxi sobbed, "I miss Auntie, and I miss my mom."

Lin Chuan stood up, took her into his arms, and said, "Silly girl, the dead cannot be brought back to life. Don't think too much. Do what you need to do, and stop letting your thoughts wander."

"But aren't you the same?" Nuo Xiaoxi said with tears.

"Alright, hurry back to sleep," Lin Chuan said.

"I want to sleep with you," Nuo Xiaoxi clung to Lin Chuan.

Nuo Xiaoxi had grown quite tall, standing at 168cm, her originally green figure had now matured, with curves in all the right places. When hugging her, Lin Chuan could feel the fullness of her chest clearly. He nodded and said, "Okay then, you can sleep with me."

Nuo Xiaoxi's face immediately lit up with a smile.

In the past, no matter what she did, she could never sleep together with Lin Chuan. She hadn't expected that he would agree now.

After getting into bed, Nuo Xiaoxi hugged Lin Chuan tightly. This girl, who had never felt secure growing up, now seemed to be seeking a sense of security from Lin Chuan. Her head rested on Lin's arm, and she tightly embraced his chest, feeling his unique scent up close for the first time.

Lin Chuan's left arm was used as Nuo Xiaoxi's pillow, his right hand resting on her arm.

It wasn't long before Nuo Xiaoxi had fallen asleep. Lin Chuan could hear her light breathing.

This girl was truly carefree. With such a beautiful face and tempting body, how could she not worry about herself at all? Was she too naive, or was he considered too safe? This puzzled Lin Chuan. Her strap had slipped down, exposing a large area of pristine white skin, so clear and blatant. And beneath that strap, her white behind was almost completely revealed...

However, Lin Chuan had no impure thoughts or desires toward this girl.

Especially after his mother's departure, Lin Chuan had even less interest in women. His mind was entirely focused on figuring out how to start handling a certain matter.

The steady breathing of Nuo Xiaoxi at his side interrupted Lin Chuan's train of thought. He looked down at her delicate face, long eyelashes, a small and perky nose, and her lips, red and muttering in dreams, exceedingly attractive. Below her neck, a span of white skin; girls usually don't wear bras to bed, and under the night light, the two beautiful secrets appeared to be dimly visible, very tempting.

"This girl..." Lin Chuan gently turned over in bed.

Unexpectedly, Nuo Xiaoxi clung tightly to Lin Chuan, refusing to let go. Lin Chuan could only smile wryly.

Until the next morning.

When Nuo Xiaoxi woke up, she felt something strange against her behind. Rubbing her eyes, she realized an arm was wrapped around her from behind, the hand holding her chest, which frightened her terribly. She turned her head to look and let out a sigh of relief. Yet her face immediately turned red. She quickly moved Lin Chuan's arm away and then stealthily climbed out of bed.

In the room, Lin Chuan's trousers were noticeably bulging, and he was sleeping in a somewhat erotic pose.

These days had been truly exhausting, and having finished with his mother's funeral, Lin Chuan was able to sleep more soundly. The night before, he had been so sleepy that he lost consciousness as soon as he closed his eyes, not waking up until around seven in the morning.

After getting out of bed, Nuo Xiaoxi offered three sticks of incense at the altar with deep sincerity, then earnestly said, "Auntie, rest assured, I will surely take good care of Brother Lin for you. Please believe in me. I hope you watch over us from heaven and bless us."

After her sincere prayers, Nuo Xiaoxi tied her hair into a bun, changed her clothes, and went to the kitchen.

It wasn't until after eight that Lin Chuan awoke.

Nuo Xiaoxi had finished preparing the meal and was busy cleaning the house. With Mrs. Lin gone, the household chores fell almost entirely on Nuo Xiaoxi's shoulders. Nuo Xiaoxi took pleasure in it. Being home with nothing to do, having something to keep her busy made her happy.

"Brother Lin, you're awake?" Nuo Xiaoxi swiftly wiped sweat from her forehead.

"Hmm!" Lin Chuan nodded and said, "Silly girl, why don't you rest properly in the early morning and fuss over these things?"

"Cleaning the house," Nuo Xiaoxi said, "Auntie used to do it. I'm free now, so let me do it."

Lin Chuan fell silent, then he turned and walked to the nearby altar, sincerely offering three sticks of incense before saying, "Mom, I will surely avenge you. If I can't avenge you, then my life would have been in vain."

Nuo Xiaoxi stood silently by his side. She took off her rubber gloves and then said, "Brother Lin, let's have breakfast."