novellhall Chapter 214 Could it be that she's taken a liking to my second brother?
Chapter 214 Could it be that she's taken a liking to my second brother?
Wen Jinian paused for a moment, then nodded.
"I thought you came with your colleagues, so I didn't think much of it," he explained somewhat embarrassedly.
"It's okay, I'm not that delicate. A bicycle will do." Tan Lin said as she walked to the bicycle.
Wen Jinian: "..."
"How about I try to find you a ride to town?" He looked at Tan Lin, feeling rather embarrassed.
It's not a problem for him, a grown man, but the key issue is that Tan Lin is a lesbian. If they ride a bicycle together, people will gossip.
Although this is not the countryside, it will still affect Tan Lin's reputation.
"No need, it's getting late, you should hurry up and take me there." Tan Lin declined Wen Jinian's offer.
She wasn't that pretentious, and she didn't care what anyone said about her.
Besides, if it weren't for Wen Jinian last time, she might not have survived.
She had a rushed trip back last time, but this time she planned to properly repay her savior.
Also, when I was in the hospital, it was thanks to his timely appearance that I was saved, otherwise Fang Yuru would have succeeded.
Wen Jinian checked the time and realized it was indeed getting late; by the time they reached town, it would probably be dark.
Even if we try to find a car now, we probably won't be able to.
Wen Jinian hesitated for a moment, then went over and hung Tan Lin's luggage on the handlebars of the bicycle.
Wen Jinian strode over and, just as he had set up the car, Tan Lin sat down in the back seat.
"Let's go, Xiaorou is waiting for me." She didn't shy away from the situation and reached out to hug Wen Jinian's waist.
"Comrade Tan..." Wen Jinian's body stiffened abruptly, and he called out subconsciously.
He didn't expect Tan Lin to hug him directly, which almost startled him so much that he threw the car off the road.
"Wen Jinian, we're both single. I'm a woman and I'm not as coy as you. If you feel like I'm taking advantage of you, I'll find someone else to take me there."
"No, I'll take you there now," Wen Jinian said somewhat awkwardly.
Tan Lin was a kind friend after all, and she had promised her younger sister that she would take her there.
If he leaves someone here alone, what if something happens? How will he explain it to Wenrou?
Besides, she was robbed while she was alone last time, so he was even more worried about letting her go alone.
Wen Jinian didn't say anything more, pushed off with his leg, and the car drove forward.
Tan Lin sat behind him and couldn't help but smile.
Every time she saw Wen Jinian's serious and honest appearance, she couldn't help but want to tease him.
She still remembers the man who stood in front of her when she encountered the robbers last time, giving her a strong sense of security.
When she fainted, she didn't see the man's face clearly, only remembering that his embrace was broad and warm.
She saw him again in a hospital ward, and that was the first time she saw what the man really looked like.
Speaking of the Wen family, Wen Rou's beauty is obvious to everyone, but the brothers Wen Jiguang and Wen Jinian are no less beautiful.
Wen Jinian, in particular, has features that combine the best of his parents. He is tall with long legs, loves to laugh, and always has a roguish charm. He used to be a heartthrob among a large group of female classmates when he was in school.
Many people came to his door to propose marriage, but he didn't like any of the girls in the village. Later, in order to avoid marriage, he secretly ran away.
Then came the incident with He Wenjun. After that, he smiled less and became more taciturn.
Tan Lin has been single all these years, and although she has been introduced to potential partners, she hasn't liked any of them.
Everyone says she has high standards, and she used to think so too.
But that day, when she saw Wen Jinian at the hospital, she finally understood what it felt like to be instantly smitten.
She hadn't expected Wen Jinian to be so handsome; he was exactly to her aesthetic sensibilities.
She wasn't one to be coy; once she set her sights on someone, she naturally had to create the conditions for herself.
So this time she came here because she wanted to spend more time with Wen Jinian and get to know each other better.
If he still can't accept her by then, she will leave directly and will never pester him.
On the way, Wen Jinian didn't take the initiative to start a conversation, and the atmosphere between the two suddenly became a little awkward.
Tan Lin could sense that Wen Jinian's body was tense, so in order to break the awkwardness, she took the initiative to start a conversation.
"I didn't realize you were Xiaorou's second brother. You and Xiaorou do look very alike. Xiaorou told me that you two siblings have a very good relationship."
Upon hearing Tan Lin mention Wenrou, Wen Jiguang immediately relaxed.
"Mm." He nodded in response.
"I really envy the relationship between you siblings, unlike me..." Tan Lin said with a bitter smile.
She has no brothers or sisters, only a half-sister. That Tan Xinyou is just like her mother, so vicious at such a young age.
Wen Jinian had also heard some things about Tan Lin, and he didn't know how to respond. In the end, he could only comfort her, "You are Commander Tan's daughter. No matter what happened in the past, he still cares about you. Commander Tan is just blinded right now. One day he will see clearly."
"Thanks."
Tan Lin hadn't expected Wen Jinian to comfort her, but to avoid making the atmosphere even more somber, she quickly changed the subject.
Fang Yuru will pack up herself. After she finishes this business, she will have to go back to Beijing.
The most important thing now is to make the most of her time to get along well with Wen Jinian. Of course, she will pursue the person she likes openly.
The word "reserve" doesn't exist in her dictionary. Although she had heard some things about Wen Jinian from Lao Tan, those things were in the past and she didn't care.
Despite their hurried pace, it gradually grew dark.
When they passed a bumpy section, Wen Jinian slowed down his bike and reminded Tan Lin behind him, "The road here is bad, hold on tight, don't fall off."
"Okay." Tan Lin said, and hugged Wen Jinian's waist even tighter.
There was originally some distance between the two, but now they are almost touching.
Wen Jinian originally intended to remind Tan Lin to hold on tighter to the back seat, but unexpectedly she hugged him tightly instead.
This caught him off guard, causing his body to tremble and his bicycle to sway.
Adding to the problem, the road was bad, and the bicycle lost its balance in an instant, about to fall to the ground.
Seeing this, Wen Jiguang quickly reached out and pulled Tan Lin back, preventing her from falling.
He, on the other hand, braced his hand on the ground, and the bicycle crashed directly onto his arm.
"Wen Jinian, are you alright?" Tan Lin asked anxiously upon seeing this.
Wen Jinian stretched his arm, shook his head, and said, enduring the pain in his arm, "It's nothing."
Tan Lin saw the bruises on his arm and said, "How could it be nothing? Your arm is all bruised. You should go to the hospital to get it checked out."
She felt a little guilty. Last time they met, he had cut his arm while saving her, and now he had injured his arm again.
"No need, I'm really fine, let's go back quickly."
As Wen Jinian spoke, he picked up the bicycle and helped Tan Lin sit back on it.
"I'm so sorry, it was my fault just now," Wen Jinian said apologetically.
Tan Lin knew what had just happened, and she felt apologetic. "It's not your fault."
She hadn't expected Wen Jinian to be so sensitive.
After getting back on the bus, Tan Lin became more reserved and kept a distance from Wen Jinian.
After Wen Jinian breathed a sigh of relief, he rode the bicycle more steadily.
By the time they arrived in town, it was already past eight o'clock in the evening.
"The guesthouse is already closed at this time. If you don't mind, you can stay at my older brother's place. Xiao Rou is staying there now," Wen Jinian said.
Upon hearing that Wenrou was also there, Tan Lin shook her head. "How could I mind? It's perfect, since Wenrou and I haven't seen each other in so long, we can have a good chat."
Wen Jinian didn't say anything more and took Tan Lin directly over there.
Huo Yanchuan's troops have training tonight and won't be coming back here.
Wenrou had just coaxed her two children to sleep and was about to go to bed after taking a shower when she heard a knock at the door.
She walked over and opened the door, only to see Wen Jinian and Tan Lin standing there, and she was immediately surprised.
"Second Brother, Sister Tan Lin."
She originally thought that Tan Lin had been settled by her second brother, but she didn't expect the two of them to come here.
"Xiao Rou, I've missed you so much!" Tan Lin saw Wen Rou and rushed over to give her a big hug.
Wenrou was already used to Tan Lin's personality. She looked at Wen Jinian and saw him riding a bicycle.
"Second brother, you didn't pick up Sister Tan Lin on your bicycle, did you?"
After she finished speaking, Wen Jinian looked ashamed.
"It was my oversight that caused Comrade Tan to suffer injustice."
Wenrou didn't think too much about it. She was just wondering if the two of them had ridden the same bicycle back.
Tan Lin and her second brother...
Wenrou hadn't thought about it that way before, but now she realizes that there might be something going on between the two of them.
"I'm fine, but you're injured. Come inside and check how badly it's hurt." Tan Lin was still concerned about Wen Jinian's arm injury.
She just shone the flashlight on it; she didn't check it carefully.
Now that I'm home, I definitely need to get things done quickly.
Wenrou was very worried when she heard that Wen Jinian was injured.
"Second brother, how did you get hurt again? Come inside and take a look."
Wenrou didn't think much of it. As soon as she said that, she saw Tan Lin's expression change slightly, with a hint of apology in her eyes.
She wondered to herself, could it be that her second brother's injury this time was related to Sister Tan Lin again?
"It's all my fault this time too." Sure enough, as soon as the thought of gentleness came to mind, Tan Lin apologized.
Wenrou led Wen Jinian and Tan Lin in, turned on the light, and began to examine Wen Jinian.
Only then did Tan Lin notice the long scratch on Wen Jinian's previously injured arm, and her apology deepened.
"Second brother, don't move yet. There's some medicine at home. I'll go get it and wipe it on you to disinfect it." Wenrou said as she turned around to get the medicine.
We always keep medicine at home, just in case the children get scrapes or bumps, so we can disinfect them. Now it's perfect for Wen Jinian.
As soon as Wenrou brought the medicine, Tan Lin took it.
"I'll do it." She felt really bad about it and just wanted to treat Wen Jinian's wounds as soon as possible without thinking about anything else.
Looking at the worried expression on Tan Lin's face, Wenrou couldn't help but let a hint of gossip creep into her eyes.
Seeing Tan Lin like this, Wen Jinian felt embarrassed to refuse and could only let Tan Lin apply the medicine for him.
Fortunately, the injuries on Wen Jinian's arm were just abrasions. After applying some medicine and disinfecting them, they would heal in a few days.
After applying the medicine, Wen Jinian saw that it was almost time and hurriedly said, "I should go back now. You should all get some rest."
After he finished speaking, without waiting for Wenrou and Tanlin to say anything, he turned around and quickly left, unaware of how red his face was.
When Tan Lin applied the medicine to him just now, he was completely stiff and didn't dare to move at all. Only now did he realize that his face was burning hot.
After Wen Jinian left, Wenrou took the medicine from Tan Lin's hand. Seeing that Tan Lin's eyes were still looking in the direction of the door, she smiled and said, "Sister Tan Lin, haven't you seen enough yet?"
"No, why does your second brother blush so easily? You know what, he looks even more handsome when he blushes."
Tan Lin's frank words shocked Wen Rou for a moment. She didn't expect Tan Lin to be so direct.
"Sister Tan Lin, what do you think of my second brother...?"
Before she could finish speaking, Tan Lin said, "Yes, you guessed right. I like your second brother. I took a liking to him when he saved me last time. Half of the reason I came here this time is for him."
Tan Lin's words shocked and impressed Wen Rou, as people in this era are still relatively reserved when it comes to matters of the heart.
Even someone who has lived two lives couldn't bring herself to openly express her feelings for someone.
She had never met someone as straightforward as Tan Lin before.
However, in her eyes, her second brother has always been outstanding.
It's no exaggeration to say that in the countryside where my second brother used to live, there was a long line of girls who liked her.
He had handsome features, a high nose bridge, and a tall, upright figure; he looked even more dashing than the stars on TV.
He used to be unruly and loved to laugh, always carrying a wild and roguish air about him. But now he exudes a cool and composed temperament, which explains why Tan Lin took a liking to him.
"Your second brother is handsome and kind, there must be a lot of people who like him, right?" Tan Lin asked curiously again.
Wenrou nodded gently. "In the past, many girls in the village liked him, but he didn't like any of them. After what happened with He Wenjun, his personality seemed to change completely."
Wenrou knew that Tan Lin must have heard about Wen Jinian's affairs, so she didn't hide it from her.