Chapter 138: New Year’s Matters

Chapter 138: New Year's Matters

"Young Master, Young Master Qingshan, we've arrived."

After a long traffic jam, Lin Qingshan, who had fallen asleep like the husband in a dramatic film, was jolted awake.

It can be said that even wealthy people can't escape the frustration of traffic jams in Magic City.

So, Lin Qingshan had fallen asleep on the car holding Pochita.

"Huh? Are we there?"

Lin Qingshan, still a bit dazed, asked.

"Yes, bro, we're at my house."

Lin Youan had already gotten out of the car, opened the door for Lin Qingshan, and said.

"Well, your house is indeed... quite large."

Lin Qingshan got out of the car holding Pochita and looked at the large villa in front of him, hesitating a bit before speaking.

"Not really."

Lin Youan said, "It's not that great. It feels empty with not many people living here."

Is this the emptiness felt by someone who wakes up every day on a large bed of eighty square meters?

But Lin Qingshan didn't say anything.

With a few servants coming up to handle the luggage and escorting them inside, even Pochita seemed a bit out of place.

As soon as they entered the villa, two figures came forward to greet them.

One was Lin Qingshan's cheap uncle, Lin Pinzhang, and the other was a well-maintained, slightly plump woman.

Although a bit stout, her well-preserved skin looked to be in her thirties.

She should be Lin Pinzhang's wife, Lin Youan's mother, and his cheap aunt.

"Qingshan, you finally arrived."

Lin Pinzhang said happily, "Come, sit down and have some tea... No, you youngsters probably prefer milk tea or cola."

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"Go... get some cola, or make a cup of milk tea in the kitchen."

Lin Pinzhang was surprisingly considerate, not acting at all like a typical elder.

"That's not necessary..."

Lin Qingshan felt a bit awkward, "I'm fine with tea."

"Pinzhang, you startled Yingtang."

Lin Pinzhang's wife, Jiang Yuxiu, said with a hint of resignation, "Let's keep it simple. Tell the kitchen to start preparing the meal; we can eat soon. For now, let's chat."

"Yes, yes, we can chat while watching TV."

Lin Pinzhang said with a smile.

He then leaned closer to Jiang Yuxiu's ear and whispered, "Don't call Yingtang by his old name. He's now Qingshan. For now... we shouldn't stimulate him."

Lin Qingshan: "..."

After sitting down, it was not Lin Pinzhang but his aunt Jiang Yuxiu who spoke first, "Qingshan might not remember me. I'm your aunt."

"Alright, Aunt."

Lin Qingshan responded obediently.

"By the way... in the past, people used to say you looked like Xuezhang, but now you resemble Yueqing... your mother more."

Jiang Yuxiu remarked, looking at the obedient Lin Qingshan with a sense of nostalgia.

The current Lin Qingshan, if not for Lin Pinzhang claiming he was once Lin Yingtang, Jiang Yuxiu wouldn't believe that this was the same Lin Yingtang, the once proud child of the heavens.

In the past, Lin Yingtang had always been the exemplary child in the eyes of peers and a source of pride for his parents. He had always appeared stern and serious, with a sharp gaze that even made Jiang Yuxiu, an elder, hesitant to look directly.

Now, however, he appeared so obedient and lacked the aggressive demeanor.

Lin Qingshan knew the original father's name was Lin Xuezhang. Combined with his cheap uncle Lin Pinzhang's name, which implied excellent academic performance, the "zhang" character likely denoted seniority.

But he learned for the first time today that his cheap mother was named Yueqing.

"Qingshan, do you remember anything from the past now?"

Seeing Lin Qingshan lost in thought, Lin Pinzhang was a bit excited, thinking Lin Qingshan might recall some old memories.

"No..."

Lin Qingshan shook his head.

He wasn't really the original person who had amnesia; he had simply taken over this body.

The previous owner hadn't even left behind memories, so how could he remember?

"Well... alright."

Lin Pinzhang looked a bit disappointed but continued, "You probably have no objections, right, Qingshan? Your father's name is Lin Xuezhang, your mother is Ning Yueqing, and you also have a younger brother named Lin—"

He suddenly stopped mid-sentence.

"Oh? I have a younger brother? A biological brother?"

This was the first time Lin Qingshan had heard this.

"Yes... but let's not discuss that for now."

Lin Pinzhang suddenly appeared a bit hesitant and did not continue.

He then shifted the topic to work and daily life.

Lin Pinzhang was in the domestic medical equipment and prosthetics business, leading in the industry. Though he had some initial capital from Lin Qingshan's grandfather, he had built the business entirely on his own.

Lin Qingshan's father, on the other hand, was not a businessman but a prominent academic in computer science and networking.

During university, he met Lin Qingshan's mother, Ning Yueqing, who was also an academic and a well-known expert in infectious diseases.

The original owner was also remarkable, having completed his studies and earned both master's and doctoral degrees within a decade.

Indeed, a scholarly family...

However, there was no further information about the original owner's younger brother. Lin Pinzhang and Jiang Yuxiu didn't say more.

Lin Qingshan had to swallow his curiosity.

After the chat, it was time for the lavish meal, where Lin Qingshan was evidently given special attention.

With Lin Pinzhang and Jiang Yuxiu continuously serving him, Lin Qingshan felt like a child...

...

The New Year's holiday soon passed, and Lin Qingshan was finally able to leave Lin Pinzhang's home.

Despite repeated invitations from Lin Pinzhang, Jiang Yuxiu, and Lin Youan to stay longer, Lin Qingshan declined.

After returning to his place, with the holiday over, Ito Ayumi and Gu Qianli also came back to Magic City.

Actually, Gu Qianli didn't need to return so early since she was a university student. Usually, students could stay home for about half a month after the New Year.

However, Gu Qianli returned early because her startup team's website was set to launch and run a trial after the New Year.

So, she and her team hurried back after the holiday.

As for Lin Qingshan, he resumed work. It wasn't just the serialization of *Chainsaw Man* but also the final stages of the *Edge Walker* animation and *Cyberpunk 2077*.

**(End of Chapter)**