75 Brothers (1/2)
The man waved back.
”Stay there. No need to walk so far to meet us here,” Jin Liwei spoke to the man on the phone. ”We'll meet you there.”
After the call, they drove and parked in front of the mansion. The man Jin Liwei called ”Eldest Brother” waited for them below the steps, a welcoming smile on his face.
”Stay there. I'll open your door,” Jin Liwei told her.
After both of them got out of the car, he held her hand and led her to the man waiting for them.
”Third Brother, you're finally here,” the tall, thin man greeted them. He had a very amiable aura.
”Eldest Brother, thank you for having us,” Jin Liwei answered.
The two gave each other a one-armed manly hug, patting each other on their backs.
”Ahaha! What are you saying? You sound like a stranger. My brothers are always welcome in my home.” He turned a curious look at Iris. ”And this beautiful lady is?”
Jin Liwei wrapped his arm around her tiny waist before introducing her. ”Eldest Brother, this is Long Xiulan, my girlfriend.”
A surprised expression appeared on the man's face, even though he already suspected as much, seeing the couple's matching outfits and the way Jin Liwei clung to her. Hmm… Who would've thought?
”Baby, this is Lin Yehan. He owns this farm villa. He's one of my best friends.”
She stepped forward with a graceful smile and offered her hand. Her actions were natural, smooth and elegant. Very much like a proper lady.
”Hello, Mr. Lin. It is a pleasure to meet you.”
Lin Yehan accepted her hand and shook it, silently impressed at her noble bearing. ”Hello, Xiulan. A pleasure to meet you too. Welcome to my villa.”
”Thank you. Your place is beautiful.”
Jin Liwei cleared his throat and pulled her close to his body, breaking their handshake.
Lin Yehan inwardly snickered.
”In our group, we call him Eldest Brother. You can call him Eldest Brother too,” Jin Liwei told her.
”Yes, that's right. Please don't be a stranger. Seeing that you're our Third Brother's girlfriend, I would be more than happy if you call me Eldest Brother as well.”
Iris looked at Jin Liwei. Seeing him nod at her, she turned and smiled at Lin Yehan. ”Alright. Thank you, Eldest Brother.”
The three entered the mansion. The interiors were all wood and big stone bricks, giving a rustic elegance to the place. Although the house was massive, it still felt like home; warm and cozy.
”I suggest to eat lunch first before touring the villa,” Lin Yehan said.
They agreed with him, especially Iris who was looking forward to finally eating a proper meal.
They were about to head off to lunch when they heard a car horn outside.
Lin Yehan frowned. ”Sorry. Wait here for a moment. Let me see who it is.” Then he went outside.
Jin Liwei embraced Iris while they waited. He pointed at some things in the living area and shared some interesting stories about them.
”Third Bro! I heard you're coming here today. Where are you?” A loud male voice called out from the entrance.
”Stop shouting, Fourth Brother. Third Brother is not deaf,” another male voice spoke.
Lin Yehan: ”Hai. Why are you two here today?”