Chapter 598: The Swindler
"Silly girl, you really don't need to think like that." Lin Chuan said: "Thinking that way will make me sad."
"Brother Lin, I'm serious." Nuo Xiaoxi said with a smile: "I've discussed it with a few classmates already, and we plan to deliver food. I heard that Meituan's basic salary is three thousand, and we get a two yuan commission for each delivery. What do you think?"
"If you like it, go for it." Lin Chuan smiled.
"Really?" Nuo Xiaoxi exclaimed excitedly: "You mean, Brother Lin, you agree?"
"Yes!" Lin Chuan nodded.
Nuo Xiaoxi ran out excitedly, seeing her so thrilled, Lin Chuan could not help but laugh as well.
He slept from five in the afternoon to six in the morning the next day.
This was the first time Lin Chuan had slept so much. These past few days while abroad, Lin Chuan had been almost sleepless every night, riddled with worry, anxiety... various emotions affecting his sleep. This time, he had finally completely resolved the issues. Lin Chuan could finally sleep soundly.
Only, he didn't know that while he was sound asleep, someone else was seething with anger.
The next day.
Lin Chuan got up early, the birds were singing, and the flowers smelled sweet, the air was nice outside. Lin Chuan came out of the house, the air was very fresh, the morning dew was still on the leaves, shining in the light like sparkling and translucent gems, it was a sight too beautiful for words.
City Committee.
Just as he reached the entrance of the City Committee, Lin Chuan bumped into Tang Yumeng.
"Sis..." Lin Chuan hurriedly called out, having not seen her for several days, Lin Chuan's longing for Tang Yumeng seemed to grow by the day.
Unexpectedly, Tang Yumeng did not even glance at Lin Chuan, and walked toward the upstairs with her high heels clicking. Lin Chuan was stunned and he hurriedly shouted: "Sis... Sis... "
Behind him, Xiao Xue hurriedly waved at Lin Chuan. Only then did Lin Chuan realize, the young lady was angry? So that's why she's ignoring me? It was only now that Lin Chuan remembered, he went abroad and it seemed he hadn't said goodbye to Tang Yumeng, not even asked for leave.
"Oh my, this is troublesome again." Lin Chuan's face showed a look of helplessness.
A woman, you can't afford to offend, otherwise you're in for it.
After making a round in the waiting room, his five-day absence didn't seem to draw much attention from others. Song Hao, that guy, was discharged from the hospital after staying there for three days. Having suffered the pain of a burst testicle, Song Hao was focused on recovering at home. The brothers from the Song family also became much more well-behaved in the resting room.
This guy Lin Chuan even dared to hit the Deputy Secretary Song's son, what else couldn't he do?
Hence, the Song family brothers had been quite docile lately.
Lin Chuan entered the resting room, and everyone was quiet. Each sat in their chairs properly; those playing cards continued to do so but with reduced decibels, and those chatting went on chatting, just in lower voices.
Luo Guoqing was sitting aside smoking, playing with his phone.
"You finally back at work, kid?" Luo Guoqing greeted him.
"Yeah!" Lin Chuan nodded and said: "Went out to lay low for a while."
"Wow..." Luo Guoqing was surprised, then laughed: "That's not your style, is it. You need to lay low? That doesn't seem right?!"
"How is it not?" Lin Chuan asked puzzled.
"Aren't you always the bold and daring one?" Luo Guoqing laughed: "You need to lay low? That would be really something."
"Ha ha..." Lin Chuan chuckled, and then said: "Their family has a deep background, we, as ordinary folks, of course, have to duck and cover."
Hearing this, everyone in the resting room felt their faces turn dark. This guy Lin Chuan, when he fights, is quite fierce, never bothering about the other person's origin or background. Saying this now, clearly seems a bit disingenuous.
After staying in the resting room for a while, Lin Chuan hurried to Tang Yumeng's office.
Xiao Xue was guarding the door.
"Xiao Xue." Lin Chuan greeted with a chuckle as he walked over.
"What are you doing here?" Xiao Xue stood at the door, then smiled: "You're not welcome here."
Lin Chuan looked puzzled and said: "Why?"
"Secretary Tang said so, she doesn't welcome you." Xiao Xue pursed her lips and said: "Why did you make her angry?"
"Oh dear, my bad, I'm wrong." Lin Chuan said with a smile: "But you should let me in to apologize to Tang Yumeng, right? We are considered a couple, aren't we? How can there be no conflicts between couples, right?"
"Secretary Tang told me to stand here and not let you in." Xiao Xue snorted softly.
Lin Chuan was startled and felt that something was wrong. He quickly asked: "Wait, what did you say? You said Xiao Yu asked you to stand here and not let me in?"
"Yes!" Xiao Xue nodded.
"Fuck, Bai Yifan, when did you get here?" Lin Chuan shouted towards Xiao Xue's back.
Upon hearing that, Xiao Xue quickly turned her head to look.
Bang...
Lin Chuan hurriedly pushed the door and entered.
"Ah, you jerk, liar!" Xiao Xue quickly chased after him.
Lin Chuan had already dashed inside. Tang Yumeng's face sank, as she coldly looked at Lin Chuan, asking, "What are you doing? This is the Secretary's office. How can you barge in like this?"
"Indeed, this is the Secretary's office, but it's also my girlfriend's office," Lin Chuan replied with a cold laugh.
"You, what nonsense are you talking about?!" Tang Yumeng stared coldly at Lin Chuan and said, "Who is your girlfriend?"
"Xiao Yu, you can't do this," Lin Chuan quickly exclaimed, "I may have many faults, but you can't treat me like this, can you? My love for you is genuine and sincere."
As he spoke, Lin Chuan grabbed Tang Yumeng's arm and shook it like a child.
Tang Yumeng was rendered at a loss by his crying and making a scene. She quickly said, "Stand up quickly, don't let others see you. What does it look like, you, a grown man, behaving like this?"
"Indeed it doesn't look good," Lin Chuan shook his head and then said, "But since you won't forgive me, I have no other choice."
"You!" Tang Yumeng was completely lost for words.
"Sis, do you forgive me?" Lin Chuan asked.
"You tell me, what am I forgiving you for?" Tang Yumeng asked in return.
"Forgive me for leaving without saying a word, making you worry for no reason," Lin Chuan said urgently.
"What does that have to do with me?" Tang Yumeng's face turned icy, biting her red lips, and said, "You walked out without a word, what's that to me? Whether you are dead or alive, what's that to me? I wouldn't want to worry about you, much less be in constant anxiety for you."
"Sis... I was wrong," Lin Chuan quickly said.
"Do you know how I couldn't concentrate on eating or drinking, thinking about you day and night?" Tang Yumeng's tears fell continuously as she said, "Do you know that I almost called the police because you went missing for five days? You bastard, leaving without saying a word, made me think something had happened to you."
"I won't dare to do it next time," Lin Chuan quickly said.
"There's a next time?" Tang Yumeng said through gritted teeth.
"No no, absolutely no next time," Lin Chuan hurriedly said.
"Hmph." Tang Yumeng, still aggravated, said, "Time and again I've forgiven you, and you jerk just take it for granted, making me worry over and over again."
"Yes yes, it's my fault," Lin Chuan hastily explained.
After Lin Chuan's coaxing, Tang Yumeng finally forgave him.
Lin Chuan finally felt relieved, and so did Tang Yumeng's heart.
Lin Chuan sat on the sofa holding Tang Yumeng; she pouted and bit heavily into Lin Chuan's arm, saying, "I'll bite you to death."
This bite left two rows of clear teeth marks; Lin Chuan felt a sharp pain: "It hurts like hell."
"Serves you right," Tang Yumeng said in an irritated tone, "Let you taste the pain as well, so you know what hurt feels like."
"Yes, I deserved it," Lin Chuan laughed sheepishly. As long as he could obtain Tang Yumeng's forgiveness, being bitten once or even ten times was worth it.
"Does it hurt?" Tang Yumeng, seeing the two rows of teeth marks on Lin Chuan's arm, seemed a bit distressed and carefully rubbed it for him.
"Not at all," Lin Chuan shook his head.
"It hurts just to look at it, and you say it doesn't hurt," Tang Yumeng pursed her lips and said, "Liar!"
"Uh..." Lin Chuan was completely dumbfounded.
It really confirms that saying, one shouldn't guess a woman's thoughts, even if you rack your brains out, you still won't understand.
Just moments ago, Tang Yumeng was talking about teaching Lin Chuan a lesson, but after doing so, she started rubbing Lin Chuan's arm, his hand. It's baffling whether it's meant to be a lesson or a comfort. Moreover, she clearly knew it would hurt, yet still asked. When Lin Chuan said it didn't hurt, Tang Yumeng called him a liar. Lin Chuan was almost at his wits' end with her antics.
"Don't ever do that again," Tang Yumeng said, biting her red lips, her face full of discontent.
"Yes, yes, yes!" Lin Chuan quickly nodded in agreement, "Next time I definitely won't do this again, and if I go away, I will absolutely tell you, okay?"
"Eh!" Tang Yumeng nodded.
Soon, the two of them reverted to their formerly affectionate state. Tang Yumeng cuddled in Lin Chuan's arms, looking every bit the sweet, lovable woman.
At that moment, a voice came from outside: "Mr. Bai, you... you can't go in."
"Move aside," Bai Yifan gently pushed Xiao Xue away.
Xiao Xue, too, looked helpless as she followed Bai Yifan into Tang Yumeng's office.
Inside the office, Bai Yifan saw with his own eyes Lin Chuan embracing Tang Yumeng. Instant rage surged from his chest, and he bellowed, "Lin Chuan, you bastard, I'll kill you!"
The sight of the woman he loved in another man's embrace, and Tang Yumeng's compliant snuggling against Lin Chuan, was something Bai Yifan couldn't swallow, his anger bursting forth. The bouquet of roses in his hand became his weapon as he grabbed it and furiously flung it at Lin Chuan.
Lin Chuan caught the bouquet of roses with one hand and took a sniff: "Not bad, roses air-shipped from Yunnan. I'll re-gift them to Xiao Yu."
Tang Yumeng felt a sudden sense of urgency and swiftly said, "Yifan, how did you get in here?"