My Sister-In-Law Has Impure Intentions (GL) - Chapter 25

Lin Ruoyan thought Xu Jingyi’s offer to introduce her to a boyfriend was just a joke, but when she found herself for the third time at a restaurant, facing a man in a neat suit and tie, she realized Xu Jingyi wasn’t kidding. Xu Jingyi genuinely intended to find a suitable person for her, have her get married, and live out her days peacefully. Perhaps she thought that if Lin Ruoyan’s heart was settled, she wouldn’t continue to dig for the truth about that incident.

After their argument that day, no one ever brought it up again. Recently, Xu Jingyi had even returned to her previous demeanor towards her. They saw each other more and more, and Xu Jingyi was becoming more and more intimate with her. It was as if their relationship was truly good, not an act, and the conflict from that night had never happened.

She was both struggling and succumbing, which was why she went on these dates repeatedly. Just like today, even though she knew from the previous two times that this was a blind date, she couldn’t help but come. But as long as the real reason for her brother’s accident wasn’t found, Xu Jingyi’s suspicion in her heart would never be cleared. A genuine intimacy between them was impossible, and all their current actions were wrong.

But she just couldn’t resist. When Xu Jingyi called her, she silently agreed. The man opposite her was very enthusiastic, but she was so annoyed she didn’t want to talk and just wanted to get up and leave. But Xu Jingyi was sitting right beside her. She hadn’t seen her for almost a week, and if she left, she didn’t know how long it would be until she saw her again. She was a little reluctant to leave.

It was as if she had a million thoughts in her mind, constantly reminding her not to get lost in the moment, but she couldn’t stop herself. Even though she knew Xu Jingyi’s kindness and warmth towards her were because she didn’t want her to continue the investigation, she was still reluctant to give up that feeling, even if it was fake. Just like now, she knew Xu Jingyi was having dinner with her because she wanted her to go on a blind date, but she just couldn’t bring herself to walk away in a huff.

Although she wasn’t talking, the other two were chatting harmoniously. “Our Ruoyan is not a big talker. I hope you don’t mind,” she heard Xu Jingyi say to the man opposite her with a smile, while Lin Ruoyan just sat there with a cold face. Compared to her attitude, Xu Jingyi seemed more like the one on the blind date.

The man appeared to be a gentleman. He didn’t seem to mind Lin Ruoyan’s cold demeanor and didn’t push her to talk. He chatted mostly with Xu Jingyi but would occasionally ask Lin Ruoyan a question or two. The man opposite was a second-generation rich kid who, like her, had returned from studying abroad. Xu Jingyi felt their similar backgrounds would give them more common ground, which was why she had introduced them. They talked a lot, and Lin Ruoyan listened. Objectively speaking, this man was pretty decent. He was good-looking, and after returning from his studies, he had taken over some of the family business and managed it quite well. He seemed polite when he spoke and was far better than the other spoiled brats. Xu Jingyi was quite thoughtful. She had set up three dates, and all three were decent men.

But…

“Don’t set up any more blind dates for me in the future.” The two of them went home together after dinner. Instead of taking her own car, Lin Ruoyan insisted on having the man drop them off at their doorstep. She held her anger in until they were home to finally speak. She had been holding it in for the entire ride, so her tone was a bit sharp.

Xu Jingyi turned to look at her, her expression unfazed. She didn’t mind her tone and asked gently, “Why? You don’t like this one either?”

Lin Ruoyan: “Yes, I don’t like him. And I’m very busy right now. You’re wasting my time.”

“Wasting what? Isn’t work less busy now? Things have been sorted out. Don’t put so much pressure on yourself.” Xu Jingyi changed her shoes at the door and walked towards the sofa. “Just let the project proceed normally and let the people below handle things.”

“Besides, I asked you, and you said you had time.”

She could feel Lin Ruoyan’s resistance to blind dates, but she was determined to do this. First, it was to distract her from the investigation. Second, it was to see if she could change Lin Ruoyan’s mind and at least get her to stop having feelings for her.

“Why do you have to force me on blind dates?” Hearing the unyielding tone in Xu Jingyi’s voice, Lin Ruoyan felt a little angry and wronged. Her voice involuntarily got louder. “Do you really think you’re my mom?”

Her words were incredibly rude. Xu Jingyi was also a little annoyed, but she tried to suppress her temper. She considered Lin Ruoyan family and tried to reason with her in a calm tone. “Your parents are gone, and your brother is dead. I am your elder now.”

“No matter what you think of me, I see you as family. That’s why I’m thinking of you. If you don’t like these men, I can introduce you to someone else.”

Lin Ruoyan laughed in anger. She walked closer to Xu Jingyi, stopping two or three steps away. “Fine. If that’s the case, I’ll tell you this: as long as my brother’s case hasn’t been cleared up, I won’t consider anyone, male or female.”

“From now on, you can go on blind dates with the people you introduce yourself. I won’t go anymore.”

Xu Jingyi’s temples throbbed faintly. This way of communicating seemed to have no effect on Lin Ruoyan. Bringing up Lin Ruofeng’s death again also made her a little angry. “Does it have to be this way?”

“Yes.”

This seemingly yielding statement gave Lin Ruoyan a sense of triumph, like she had won a battle. But Xu Jingyi’s next words made her heart sink again.

“If you don’t like men, I can also introduce you to girls. What kind of girl do you like? I can introduce you to anyone.”

For Xu Jingyi, this was a huge concession. She was a very traditional person, and her bottom line was to accept Lin Ruoyan being with a woman, not to have any inappropriate thoughts about her.

Lin Ruoyan’s heart was shaken. Her urgent tone revealed her true emotions. “What did you say?”

“I said, if you don’t like men, I can introduce you to girls.” Xu Jingyi’s voice sounded incredibly calm. “I know all kinds of people. Do you think I’m an old fogey? You don’t have to be so surprised.” Xu Jingyi had no intention of revealing that she knew about Lin Ruoyan’s feelings for her. If that window was broken, their relationship would become even more difficult.

Hearing her reply, Lin Ruoyan’s heart slowly returned to a normal rhythm. “No, I don’t like girls.”

Author’s Note:

Ah, yes, of course. You like women. The mature, charming, and elegant kind.