“You don’t explain?” Lin Zhixuan looked her up and down, his anger rising. It wasn’t because Shu Tinglan had slept with someone else, but because that person was Zhuo YUAN, they had interacted a few times, and she hadn’t noticed anything at all. This was a fatal blow to her emotional blogger’s professionalism.
“It’s exactly as you see it.” Shu Tinglan also gave up explaining.
“So, you’re saying that sleeping buddy is him?”
“Yes,” she replied honestly.
Lin Zhixuan was even angrier after hearing her answer.
“Shu Tinglan, are you out of your mind?” Lin Zhi’ao said, exasperated.
“I thought it was just a one-time thing, so I didn’t tell you. I never expected it to become like this. If you think he’s not good enough, then I won’t let him come over anymore.” Shu Tinglan absolutely trusted Lin Zhixuan’s ability to judge people in this regard. If Lin Zhixuan thought Zhuo Yunan wasn’t good enough, then he really wasn’t.
Lin Zhixu coughed up blood.
“I’m saying you’ve got water in your head! Such a good man, and instead of developing him into a boyfriend, you made him just a bed buddy? What on earth is going on in that little brain of yours?”
Shū Tīnglàn was just about to speak in defense when…
“Shut up!” Lin Zhiyao was too lazy to listen any longer. Finally, she came back to her senses from the shock. She began to look for Zhuo Yu’an’s figure out of the corner of her eye, and as a result…she saw Zhuo Yu’an’s back in the kitchen. She was shocked again and stammered, asking Shu Tinglan>>>
“He… what’s he doing?”
“He’s good at cooking, he makes breakfast.”
Lin Zhi’s eyes widened again, wanting to speak but held back. Because Zhuo Yu’an had already come out of the kitchen and called for them
“Have breakfast.”
Lin Zhiyao immediately changed her expression, a warm smile gracing her face as she walked towards the kitchen, followed by Shu Tinglan, who was slouching like a child who had done something wrong. Lin Zhiyao was shrewd; with the current state of Shu Tinglan and Zhuo Yu’an’s relationship, she didn’t bother to inquire further.
There were signs all along!
She sipped her milk and munched on her sandwich while sizing up Zhuo Yúan and Shu Tínglán, a strange smile playing on her lips.
“Mr. Zhuo, I’ll take you to Zhuoyuan Technology in a while,” she offered.
After breakfast, Shu Tinglan took the opportunity while Lin Zhifei went to put on makeup and change clothes to say something to Zhuo Yu’an.
“Sorry, I don’t know who she is. Don’t take anything she says to heart, she doesn’t mean it.”
“Well, what did she say?” Zhu YUAN looked at her nonchalantly.
“No, but her words are sometimes unexpectedly blunt and harsh.” Shu Tinglan gave Zhu Yuyan a heads-up beforehand. Lin Zhi’s words only represent Lin Zhi’s personal opinion, and have nothing to do with her.
“Do you care about her?” Zhu Yu’an asked.
Of course, not relatives are better than relatives.
“Okay, I understand. Let me take you to the law firm first.”
Three people went out, first sending Shu Tinglan to the law firm. They dropped her off across the street and when Zhu Yu’an saw her disappear into the revolving door of the building, he closed the car window.
Lin Zhixuan looked at Zhuo YUAN with a smile and asked tentatively,
“Mr. Zhu loves my poor Shu Tinglan, doesn’t he?”
Zuo Yu’an ignored her, treating her as if she were air. He turned the steering wheel, concentrating intently on driving, looking like a person who didn’t want to be bothered.
Lin Zhiyue prided herself on her understanding of men and women, believing she could discern a man’s true intentions with just one glance. However, this Zhuo Yu’an was too shrewd, his depth unreadable to her.
“Shu Tinglan listens to me the most, should I help you chase her?” she probed again.
But Zhuo Yúan remained completely unmoved, not paying her any heed whatsoever.
Lin Zhixuan was at a loss, quickly comparing the characteristics of this type of man in his brain database.
Born into a wealthy and educated family with a successful career and high social standing, such people are often the most materialistic and pragmatic. When choosing a partner, they invariably prioritize finding someone who is equally well-off and socially connected.
As for her, Shu Tinglan, he probably just fancies her looks and innocence, treating her as a plaything.
Scumbag!
Lin Zhiyao cursed at Zhu Yuyan in her heart, but on the surface she didn’t show it at all. Anyway, when it came to matters between men and women, she still stuck to her theory: as long as it didn’t harm others or do anything immoral, it was justified.
Besides, with Zhuo Yu’an’s conditions, being slept with by her family Shu Tinglan is a profit.
Why can’t women sleep with men?
As they arrived at Zhuoyuan Technology, it was peak morning commute time. When she stepped out of Zhuo Yu’an’s car, the passing employees all wore expressions that were either gossipy, suggestive, or knowing.
Before, she was just rumored to be related to Mr. Zhu through connections.
And now, their relationship as a couple has been confirmed.
And the relationship is stable, they are living together.
The message just gets more and more exaggerated as it’s passed around, from living together to being engaged.
“I miscalculated.” Lin Zhi thought.
Even with a thick skin, she couldn’t withstand the envy and enthusiasm radiating from the eyes of Zhuron Technology employees. Before this, rumors about her relationship with Zhu Yuanan were just noise to her, something she could even use to secure more resources. But now, Zhu Yuanan belonged to her family member, Shu Tinglan. While their friendship was close enough to wear the same pants, she knew men still needed clear boundaries.
She applied to be transferred back to her company, but her boss refused outright and even gave her some serious advice.
“I’m entrusting you with the important task of leading our company into the smart industry. I’ll immediately process your promotion to partner in the Smart Business Department.”
She was labeled as Zhuo Yu’an’s girlfriend at Zuo Yuan Technology, and now she’s in a difficult position.
This afternoon, Shu Tinglan came to Zhuoyuan Technology for her official reporting. Lawyer Zhang warmly welcomed her and personally arranged her workstation and handed over all the work procedures.
During that time, Lin Zhizhuo sent her several messages, but she was too busy and only replied with a voice message:
“Hey hey, I’m a bit busy right now. Let’s talk later tonight, okay?”
Mr. Zhang is very considerate.
“Is Manager Lin looking for you? Deal with her first, we’re not in a hurry.”
She’s fine, let’s continue.
Shu Tinglan came to work and had no time for anything else. She didn’t look at or reply to any further messages from Lin Zhichao. She only noticed him when he came to wait for her after work.
As the two arrived at the entrance of the building, Zhuo Yu’an’s car happened to drive by. He rolled down his window.
Come up.
Shu Tinglan instinctively wanted to refuse, but Lin Zhiyao had already taken the lead and, under everyone’s watchful eyes, got into the car. Shu Tinglan had no choice but to follow suit. In the car, Shu Tinglan was actually thinking about tomorrow’s work arrangements. As the person responsible for bridging communication between Zhuo Yuan and Hongzheng law firms, she needed to set a reasonable process to improve work efficiency, but at this moment, she had no clue how to do it.
Zuo Yu’an didn’t say much throughout the whole process, hardly speaking at all. Only Lin Zhixuan spoke a few words from time to time.