My Sister-In-Law Has Impure Intentions (GL) - Chapter 7
Lin Ruoyan had just taken over the Lin Group’s affairs and quickly became busy. She not only needed to manage company matters but also to balance the various factions below her.
As the new leader, she initiated bold reforms, consolidating her power while eliminating some restless individuals. Xu Jingyi would occasionally appear for board meetings, but otherwise, she was also busy with her own matters.
Due to Lin Ruofeng’s sudden accident, Xu Jingyi also had many things to handle, facing both internal and external pressures, while also maintaining previous relationships.
Their busy lives meant that even though they lived together, they hadn’t seen each other much at home, like unfamiliar roommates.
Late one night, Xu Jingyi was about to go to sleep when there was a knock on her door.
“Who is it?” It was almost midnight; logically, no one should be disturbing her.
“Sister-in-law, it’s me.” Through the thick wooden door, Lin Ruoyan’s voice sounded muffled, but Xu Jingyi still recognized it as hers.
“So late? Is something wrong?” She was about to open the door, but just as she reached it, she caught sight of her pajamas in the mirror.
She had been about to sleep, so her clothes were light. Remembering Lin Ruoyan’s previous remark, Xu Jingyi quickly put on a jacket before reopening the door.
Lin Ruoyan waited at the door. She heard footsteps approaching but the door didn’t open as expected. She thought for a moment and said, “I’m sorry to bother you so late, sister-in-law. Is now a good time?”
By the time she finished speaking, Xu Jingyi had put on her jacket and opened the door, her arms crossed over her chest, covering any potentially awkward areas. “It’s fine, what’s up?”
After all this time, Xu Jingyi’s complexion had recovered significantly; she looked much better than her previously worn-out appearance. Even without makeup, she appeared radiant. Lin Ruoyan paused for two seconds before speaking. “Uh, well… it’s about tomorrow’s cocktail party. I wanted to ask where we should meet?”
The other person was wearing a suit jacket, which was clearly just thrown on. It seemed she remembered what Xu Jingyi had said last time.
Xu Jingyi nodded suddenly. “Oh, that…”
Tomorrow was a banquet hosted by another group. Some of the larger corporations would be there, and several city leaders would also attend. It was a relatively formal occasion, and attendees usually brought their partners. Given their situation, they would naturally have to attend together.
“I’ll be getting my makeup and styling done tomorrow afternoon. You can pick me up after work, and then we’ll go together?” This was usually her routine with Lin Ruofeng when they had banquets, so she didn’t think much of it and just said it.
This was her and Lin Ruoyan’s first formal banquet since Lin Ruofeng’s accident. She needed to convey her stance: the Lin Group was still the Lin Group, and there were no issues.
“Hmm…” Lin Ruoyan thought for a moment, seeming a little hesitant, but finally said with some reservation, “I probably need a stylist too. If sister-in-law has a regular styling team, then why don’t we go together in the afternoon?”
Her words surprised Xu Jingyi again. Perhaps because the banquet routine was so familiar, she had overlooked the fact that Lin Ruoyan was also a woman. Lin Ruofeng might not have needed it, but she did.
“Uh… um, sorry, I forgot. Um, yes, let’s go together in the afternoon then.” She was a bit embarrassed, speaking incoherently, and even struggling to maintain her usual composure. “So, we’ll meet there in the afternoon? Ah Wu knows the place; you can just go directly after you finish your work.”
She had a regular styling team she worked with; going directly whenever needed wasn’t a big issue, and adding one more person’s styling wouldn’t be a problem.
Her ears were slightly red with embarrassment. Although the light at the doorway wasn’t very bright, Lin Ruoyan could see it clearly.
The usually composed and calculating mature woman now seemed flustered due to embarrassment, wishing only to end the conversation quickly. This sight, in Lin Ruoyan’s eyes, was rather endearing.
But no matter how much she thought inwardly, her face showed no extra expression. She simply nodded faintly. “Okay, I’ll listen to sister-in-law.”
“Mhm, okay, then good night.” Xu Jingyi wished she could close the door immediately, but out of politeness, she said goodbye and good night before slowly closing the door.
“Thank you, sister-in-law, good night,” Lin Ruoyan’s words landed just as the door closed the last inch.
Only after the door was fully closed did Lin Ruoyan’s lips subtly curve upward, a faint smile gracing her usually expressionless face.
She was afraid Xu Jingyi would be asleep, so she had come to find her as soon as she got home. After discussing the matter, she turned and went to her study; she still had some things to attend to.
Author’s Note:
Xiao Lin: Oh no, why is she wearing a jacket today? What a shame.
The embarrassed sister-in-law is kind of cute.