I'm terminally ill, and all they give me is a matchmaking system?

Chapter 141 A Favoritistic Mother, A Criminal Father

"Is this your home?"

As Lin Tian carried the groceries he had bought, he followed the girl named Zhou Miao up to a building that looked dilapidated.

This is truly unbecoming of Zhou Xun, the deputy director of the police station.

However, after opening the green iron gate, the interior decoration was quite cozy, indicating that it had undergone some renovations.

But this building is really too dangerous.

I have a feeling that if an earthquake were to happen, this place would collapse.

Moreover, the buildings in front of this building have all been demolished.

This place will probably be demolished in a couple of days.

Zhou Miao sighed, "Well... don't be fooled by Xiao Xun's glamorous appearance. In reality, she's quite poor! Although she's a deputy director, she still has to send half of her monthly salary back home to our elderly mother. I have no choice; I just graduated with a master's degree and don't earn much money. Otherwise, I could definitely work hard with Xiao Xun."

"You belong to Zhou Xun..."

“I am her older sister. She is the third child in her family, and I am the second. Our eldest sister got married in the village when she was eighteen.”

At this point, Zhou Miao's eyes dimmed.

Lin Tian frowned in confusion and asked curiously, "Why did your eldest sister get married so early?"

“It was because my younger brother needed money at the time. A family in the village suddenly became rich. My older sister was also good-looking, and that man took a liking to her immediately. He came to propose marriage without saying a word and gave her 100,000 yuan. My mother fell in love at first sight and agreed.”

It turned out to be the case.

Lin Tian suddenly realized what was going on, and he apologized with a look of remorse: "I'm sorry, I really didn't know about this. Did what I said hurt you a little..."

Zhou Miao shook her head.

"No."

She smiled, then wiped away her tears and invited Lin Tian, ​​"Didn't you say you were going to cook for Xiao Xun? Come on, I'll show you how."

"She loves eggplant and spicy food, but she doesn't like sweet things, like scrambled eggs with tomatoes. When she's in a bad mood, she'll go out for hot pot..."

Lin Tian nodded in agreement from the side.

He said, "By the way, Sister Miao, do you think your parents know that Officer Zhou is the deputy director?"

"I don't know. Xiaoqian said that if I really talked to my mother about becoming the deputy director, given how much my mother favors my younger brother, she might exploit her relentlessly. Besides, Xiaoqian is still supporting my graduate studies. We agreed that I want to pursue a doctorate, and she agreed..."

At this point, Zhou Miao wore a helpless smile.

"Actually, I wanted to quit my studies and come out to help my sister, but she's just too stubborn..."

At this point, Zhou Miao suddenly remembered something and turned to look at Lin Tian seriously.

"By the way, I have to remind you! My father and Xiao Xun's father are a source of eternal pain in her heart. No matter what, you must never mention this person in front of her."

"pain?"

Lin Tian was stunned.

He froze on the spot, for his panel did not show any information about the target Zhou Xun's family.

So I was still a little surprised when I heard Zhou Xun's words.

“Yes! Our father… when he was pregnant with my younger brother that year, he committed a crime to earn money, and now he’s on the run…”

"But if one of your parents has made a mistake, you can't be a police officer..."

Lin Tian's gaze held a hint of doubt.

Zhou Miao said, "That's true... but when my mother got pregnant with my younger brother that year, no one knew that she was pregnant with a son. My father thought it was another daughter, so he didn't care about my mother's life or death and just left! That means they were already divorced, and my father was still on the run, so Xiao Xun could become a policeman."

"Under such circumstances, how could your mother not love you three sisters?"

"Because the older generation in our area is very conservative, both mothers and fathers believe that only sons can carry on the family line and take care of their parents in their old age. My mother thinks the same way, so..."

Zhou Miao looked troubled.

However, she did explain everything she knew to Lin Tian.

After this investigation, Lin Tian finally understood why Zhou Xun's character was labeled that way...

Even when she was resting at the police station, she would always lie alone by herself. You might think she had a good relationship with everyone, but that was really how it was!

"Therefore, my sister hates all criminals, please understand."

Lin Tian waved his hand.

“I also hate those criminals. Okay, enough of that. I'd like to trouble you, Sister Miao, to teach me how to cook Zhou Xun’s favorite dishes.”

Zhou Miao wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes and nodded firmly.

After leading Lin Tian into the kitchen, she began to teach him how to cook, step by step.

Watching Lin Tian patiently cook beside her, his techniques incredibly skillful, Zhou Miao frowned and asked, "Mr. Lin, are you a chef? Your skills are even more refined than mine..."

Lin Tian smiled and was about to explain.

The next second, the front door was opened, and the sound of the key and lock clanging echoed inside the room.

Immediately afterwards, Zhou Xun's voice came over.

"Sis, I'm back. What are we having for dinner tonight?"

Although her voice was cold and aloof, Zhou Xun's voice sounded much warmer when she was talking to her family.

Zhou Miao agreed and glanced at Lin Tian.

The two exchanged a knowing glance. Lin Tian raised his chin, gesturing for her to go and greet them, while he finished up.

Zhou Miao nodded and strode towards the hall.

Zhou Xun was taking off her shoes and carrying her backpack, preparing to head straight for her room.

Seeing Zhou Miao's teasing and smiling face, Zhou Xun frowned: "Second sister, what are you laughing at? What good thing happened?"

"Of course it's a good thing! You little rascal, you've had a suitor lately, why didn't you tell me? He's handsome, but not very sincere. I think he's a good match for you."

Zhou Miao immediately showered Lin Tian with praise.

She knew her younger sister's temperament; this girl wasn't so easy to win over.

So she was willing to be a wingman.

Lin Tian had just come out carrying the dishes when he heard Zhou Miao's words.

His eyes darted around, and in his panic, he didn't know how to answer.

He hadn't told Zhou Miao and Zhou Xun his true identity yet. He only told Zhou Miao that he was Zhou Xun's suitor in order to get closer to her.

Actually it is not.

On the other end, Zhou Xun frowned in confusion: "Sister, what nonsense are you talking about? I don't have any suitors. Are you out of your mind from studying too much?"

"I'm not stupid from reading! Besides, I'm your older sister, how can you talk like that?"

Zhou Xun stuck out her tongue and, in a rather contrasting way, took Zhou Miao's arm.

Zhou Miao then led Zhou Xun to the dining room, about to speak.

Zhou Xun gasped in surprise, her voice tinged with anger: "How could it be you!"