her neck made her stiffen abruptly. Immediately, memories from before she fainted last night flooded back, tears welling up in her eyes.Raising her hand to touch the pain at the back of her neck, she...An Xiaotu knew she was controlling her strength. She only used a fraction of it, hitting her son's little bottom with barely any force at all.

But seeing her son's expression, she softened immediately, "This is the punishment for doing wrong, so that you will remember it in the future."

"Mommy, I know my limits," Xiao An said with a serious expression.

An Xiaotu let out a little laugh, pinching her soft cheek, “You still know your limits”

Of course.

Little An saw his mommy smile, and his mood brightened as well.

The mother and son chatted for a few more minutes outside before returning to the banquet hall.

……

Lu Yin stood at a corner of the banquet hall, Herly beside him. He held a glass of red wine in his hand, gracefully and gently swaying it, watching the wine hang from the glass, then slowly flowing back down.

That face, half Eastern elegance and half Western profundity, held a countenance that was deep and unreadable. One couldn't tell if he was lost in thought or simply using the wine to pass the time.

Suddenly, a woman's voice rang out beside him, "You are... Lu Yin Cassius von Kreis"

The other party stated his two names, as if confirming his identity.

Lu Yin paused his swirling of the teacup and turned his head. Seeing the woman standing before him, a woman in her fifties who looked to be in her thirties thanks to her impeccable grooming and exquisite makeup, he narrowed his deep-set eyes, a flicker of indescribable emotion passing through them.

"Yes. Is something the matter, Ms. Lu" he said indifferently.

Lu Qinglan was stung by his cold attitude.

"Do you know who I am" she asked uncertainly.

"I know." Lu Yin nodded and then asked, "So what"

"I... I just wanted to ask, when are you going back to Germany If you have time, I'd like to treat you to a meal." Lu Qinglan's voice was cautious with a hint of flattery.

Actually, two years ago, she knew that the extraordinarily elegant man in front of her was T.'s CEO, Lu Yin, Cassius von Kreis.

I never expected he would come to Beis City, nor did I expect to run into him here.

"No time." Lu Yin refused without even thinking.

Lu Qinglan's face paled slightly, she bit her red lips, and struggled internally for a while.

Then he asked, "Ai Yin, are you blaming me for what happened back then..."

"Mrs. Lu," Lu Yin coldly interrupted her, saying indifferently, "How old was I back then I don't remember any of those things, and I have no feelings for you either. After all these years apart, can you please not start with the 'mother and child reunion' routine as soon as we meet; besides, I live well in the Chris family, and I am now the CEO of T-family. You don't need to worry about me."

As he spoke, he set down the glass in his hand.

"Holly, let's go."

"Hurley Gerlck immediately picked up her skirt, quickening her pace to keep up with him."

Left the hotel after the banquet.

Once on the carriage, Lu Yin simply stated, "My birth mother."

Herley's eyes flashed with a hint of surprise, then she nodded knowingly.

She had heard that his mother was from Country R and divorced his father when he was young, but she had never met his mother.

He dislikes people prying into his past or personal details; that's his bottom line.

He also doesn't like it when people ask him questions.

People who are prone to asking questions, are overly curious, or harbor romantic feelings for him, find it difficult to stay by his side.

So many times, it was him speaking, and she listening silently.

Neither of them spoke again along the way.

After returning to their hotel, they went back to their respective rooms.

Holly locked the door, took a hot shower, and then sat down at her computer desk, ready to start sketching designs.

But his mind kept flashing images of the woman who looked so much like her, and his indulgence toward that delicate and elegant young one...his biological mother....and so on.

His biological mother should be from Bei Si City, and that woman... could she be the person he keeps in his heart

She dared not inquire, for he disliked those who were too curious.

I've been by her side for years, but my understanding of him isn't much different from what the outside world knows.

Holly took a deep breath, shaking off the unwanted thoughts from her mind and focusing her attention on drawing.

The next room.

In the bathroom, Lu Yin calmly unbuttoned his clothes, taking them off to reveal a perfect and sexy figure.

With an emotionless face, he turned on the showerhead. He braced his palms against the cold wall and lowered his head, standing motionless as the warm water cascaded over him.

After a very long time.

He had just adjusted his emotions and started to wash himself clean.

I put on a bathrobe at random and walked out of the bathroom.

Sitting on the bed with a sketchbook in hand, but I couldn't bring myself to start drawing.

T · House specializes in high-end custom clothing. In the beginning, most of the design drawings came from Lu Yin's hand. Although he is now the president of T · House, T · House does not lack designers.

But whenever inspiration strikes, he will draw what he has in mind.

Thinking of the banquet, a certain mischievous little guy's provocative words "Other people's older brothers treat their younger brothers like little emperors. Will you" flashed a hint of amusement in Lu Yin's cold eyes.

It is said that before his mother came back, the little thing wouldn't speak and was very reluctant to contact strangers.

I never expected you to become so cunning and sharp-tongued, not afraid of strangers anymore.

******

Tang Family Garden

Tang Yucheng and his wife and child returned home not long ago, An Xiaotu was taking a bath in the bathroom, when he received a call from his subordinate.

"Second Master, I hope I didn't disturb your rest" The Head of the Dark Guards asked nervously.

"No, what's up" he asked in a low voice.

I can vaguely guess which side it is about.

"Second Master, I've found out who wanted to buy that villa. "

"Who is it"

Tang Yucheng was a little eager to find out who was behind it all.

"It's the chairman of T House, Lu Yin, that is, Carl von Chris, the second young master of the Chris family." The head of the dark guard immediately told him the answer they found.

Tang Yucheng heard this answer, his expression turned cold a few points, and he frowned.

Lu Yin

What on earth does he want

Even though he had suspected many people, he had never doubted Lu Yin.

"I understand. Deploy one or two of our top assassins to keep an eye on him. Don't let him know, and see what he's up to." He gave the order coldly.

"Yes, Second Master," the Dark Guard Commander immediately took orders.

After hanging up the phone, Tang Yucheng fell into deep thought.

He sent someone to investigate Lu Yin's information, who was similar to his third brother.

According to the information I found and what people say about Lu Yin, his impression is: low-key and unassuming.

When Lu Yin was just a child, his mother divorced his father. He had an older half-brother from his father's previous marriage. At that time, Lu Yin was young and things went fairly well for him. Later, his father remarried. The woman initially treated him kindly, but after giving birth to her own son, she revealed her true colors...ond young mistress said she wanted to go out today. I said that without your permission, the second young mistress couldn't go out. Afterward, the second young mistress didn't say anything more." 。"Th...