After Being Betrayed I Married the Glamorous CEO-Chapter 233: Do you really think I’m just someone with an undeserved reputation?!
Finally, Shen Fanyun’s broad and sturdy chest was covered in Lin Meiqing’s sticky, sweet-scented saliva. A beauty is like that; even her drool can effortlessly stir a man’s desire.
The pale blue dress had already been tossed aside. Luckily, the country roads were deserted. If even a single passerby had appeared, Lin Meiqing would have been too ashamed to face anyone.
"I’m a bit hungry." Lin Meiqing let Shen Fanyun feel her tummy, which was flat and making gurgling sounds. She pouted like an eighteen-year-old girl, looking at him pitifully.
Shen Fanyun joked, "It was physical work, after all. It’s normal to be hungry after so much exertion. Let’s go get something to eat."
He gestured for Lin Meiqing to get dressed. When she turned to pick up her clothes, he took the opportunity to give her plump buttocks a firm slap.
A tremor ran through her. Plump but not heavy, without an ounce of excess flesh. Every part of her seemed flawless. She was truly a natural-born siren.
"Don’t touch me," Lin Meiqing chided, pinching his cheek. Seemingly not satisfied, she then leaned in and nibbled on his lips.
Shen Fanyun smiled as he started the car. By the time they returned to the city, it was already evening—about time for Lin Jia to be getting off work, so they decided to have dinner together.
About half an hour passed before Lin Jia finally appeared. The young woman looked drained, probably exhausted from a long day’s work.
"Mom." Lin Jia greeted her with a smile. Upon seeing Shen Fanyun, her eyes lit up, but she restrained her voice. "Director, long time no see."
"I visit the office every few days. Why do I so rarely run into you?" Shen Fanyun asked. It had indeed been a while since he had last seen her.
Lin Jia set her backpack down. "I’ve just been really busy lately."
"I’m just not used to going without Jiajia bringing me coffee every day," Shen Fanyun said with a shake of his head and a slight sigh.
A moment before, Lin Jia had been keeping a straight face, but hearing Shen Fanyun admit he was unaccustomed to her absence, her expression instantly bloomed into a radiant smile.
"Is that so?" she asked, flashing a brilliant white smile, her eyes twinkling.
Shen Fanyun nodded. "Yes."
"Ha, at least you have some conscience. Alright then, starting tomorrow, I’ll take care of your coffee," Lin Jia declared with a grand wave of her hand, her smile widening. "This lady always keeps her word. I won’t lead you on!"
Does this mean I actually have a place in his heart? That I’m not just some insignificant person who wouldn’t be missed? That he would actually notice if I disappeared for a while? So, it turns out I’m not just an ordinary person in his eyes. I actually matter to him!
"Wow, that smells amazing! I’m starving. Let’s eat," Lin Jia said, her mood visibly improving. When she heard that Shen Fanyun had come specifically because of her problem, she felt even better. "Thank you for your concern, Director."
"What’s his name?" Shen Fanyun asked, getting back to the point.
"I think it’s Yu Zheng?"
As Lin Jia mentioned the name, her brow furrowed, an unconcealable wave of disgust washing over her. "That man is disgusting. He’s an arrogant narcissist. I’ve told him off several times, but he’s relentlessly persistent. He acts like he’s some great prize and that I should feel lucky he’s taken an interest in me."
"That foul old man is utterly shameless!" Lin Jia gritted her teeth. Her entire daily routine had been disrupted by him. She was constantly on guard, wondering if he was secretly following her. If she wasn’t careful and Yu Zheng lost his mind, he might try to force himself on her when she was unprepared. Lin Jia couldn’t bear to imagine what kind of psychological scar and trauma a scene like that would cause.
"If you run into trouble in the future, tell me directly instead of beating around the bush and having your mother notify me," Shen Fanyun reminded her. "What if that scum had hurt you while you were hesitating?"
This unexpected show of concern sent a wave of warmth through Lin Jia’s heart. She nodded emphatically. "Okay, I will!"
Her mood, which had been average all day, brightened considerably after seeing Shen Fanyun and hearing his words. A smile she couldn’t suppress spread across her face. Moreover, the more she looked at Shen Fanyun, the more handsome he seemed. She felt like she could never get tired of looking at him.
"Hurry up and eat. Where are your eyes wandering?" Lin Meiqing urged her daughter impatiently.
Lin Jia mumbled a quick "uh-huh" and hurriedly lowered her head to focus on her food.
Shen Fanyun said, "Arrange to meet this person tomorrow. I’ll handle it personally."
"Okay," Lin Jia agreed.
「The next day.」
In the shopping mall beneath Su Xiyang’s building, Lin Jia chose a coffee shop. Shen Fanyun arrived as promised, with Lin Meiqing accompanying him. Seeing Shen Fanyun, the knot of anxiety in Lin Jia’s chest loosened.
Before long, a short, paunchy man in his early fifties with a balding head appeared in their line of sight.
"That’s him," Lin Jia alerted Shen Fanyun.
Shen Fanyun instinctively sized him up. His appearance was on par with Yuan Chong’s. To borrow a phrase from Su Xiyang, he’s a stinking pig. Shen Fanyun found it baffling. How could such an ugly man have the audacity to claim that Lin Jia was lucky to have caught his, Yu Zheng’s, fancy? Are all older men this shameless?
Yu Zheng first stood at the entrance, making a great show of combing his sparse hair while holding a bouquet of roses.
He barely has any hair left on his head. What’s there to comb? Lin Jia muttered under her breath.
Lin Meiqing laughed out loud, waving a hand at her daughter. "Don’t be so rude."
Lin Jia said, "Oh," but seeing her mother laughing even harder than she was, she couldn’t help but roll her eyes. You’re a fine one to talk.
Lin Meiqing put a hand to her forehead; her daughter’s comment had truly hit her funny bone.
"My dear Jiajia, the traffic was terrible. I’m late. I hope you don’t mind," Yu Zheng began as he pushed open the door, showering Lin Jia with sweet talk. "Jiajia, you’ve finally seen the light. My relentless pursuit wasn’t in vain after all. Of course, your judgment is quite sound. You’ve finally realized that I, Yu Zheng, am your true destined prince. If you missed out on an outstanding talent like me, you’d truly regret it. Fortunately, you came to your senses in time!"
A man nearing sixty, yet still so smug and conceited?
"And who are these two?" Yu Zheng asked, his eyes falling on Shen Fanyun and Lin Meiqing. His gaze lingered on Shen Fanyun for a moment longer than necessary. "Family?" he prompted Lin Jia.
Lin Jia maintained her patience and replied faintly, "Yes."
"I am Lin Jia’s mother," Lin Meiqing said, also patiently, gesturing for Yu Zheng to sit.
"Ah, so you’re my future mother-in-law!" Yu Zheng flashed a sycophantic smile. But as his gaze settled on Lin Meiqing, really taking in her appearance, the man was visibly stunned by her beauty.
Lin Jia is certainly youthful and beautiful, her age being her greatest asset. However, a top-tier mature woman like Lin Meiqing, whose figure, looks, and aura are all maxed out, is truly a rare find in this world! No wonder Lin Jia is so pretty; she inherited it from her mother. They’re a gorgeous mother-daughter pair. If I can conquer Lin Jia, then slowly work my way to her beautiful mother... even if it meant dying at her feet the very next day, he would die a contented man!
"Hello, future mother-in-law." Suppressing his excitement, Yu Zheng reached out a hand to greet Lin Meiqing.
Lin Meiqing, however, had no intention of having even the slightest physical contact with him. The thought disgusted her to her very core. She remained perfectly still, her expression turning cold as she emphasized, "Watch your words. What do you mean, ’future mother-in-law’?"
"You’re older than I am. Aren’t you ashamed to call me that?" she continued bluntly, her tone growing increasingly rigid. "Besides, you’re old enough to be Jiajia’s grandfather. Just how shameless do you have to be to think you’re worthy of her?"
The smile vanished from Yu Zheng’s cheeks. His eyes flickered as he glared at Lin Jia. "What is the meaning of this? Did you set a trap for me?"
"Lin Jia, I gave you a chance to think things over. Not only did you refuse, but you also called your family here to intimidate me?"
"Hmph." Yu Zheng slammed the roses onto the table with a smack. He stuck one hand in his pocket, his tone icy. "You ungrateful bitch. No woman I, Yu Zheng, have set my sights on has ever escaped my grasp. I gave you the chance to flatter me, to win my favor, but not only did you fail to cherish it, you tried to give me the cold shoulder. Lin Jia, are you tired of living?"
BANG!
Yu Zheng slammed his fist on the table, as if to make sure Lin Jia understood just how furious he was.
Lin Jia was indeed frightened and instinctively moved closer to Shen Fanyun. It was natural for a young woman to feel intimidated when facing a ferocious, ugly brute.
"And who the hell are you supposed to be?" Yu Zheng’s gaze shifted from Lin Jia to Shen Fanyun. "Did she call you here to confront me? Heh, kid, you’re out of your league. Daring to interfere in my business... how many lives do you think you have? You must be tired of living!"
He curled his lip, dismissing Shen Fanyun entirely. He had been developing his network in Hangcheng City for years; his connections and methods were far beyond what a young whelp like this could handle. Lin Jia was clearly not thinking straight. Did she really think his reputation was all for show? Did she think finding some nobody could make him give up his pursuit of her?
"Yu Zheng, I don’t like you. In fact, I detest you," Lin Jia said, mustering her courage. "I want you to stay as far away from me as possible. Relationships are supposed to be consensual. What you’re doing is harassment, and it’s against the law!"
Yu Zheng sneered and, without another word, made a phone call. "Hey, bring some guys over," he ordered. "I’ve found a girl, but she won’t submit. If that’s how it’s going to be, we’ll do this the hard way. I’m going to be the groom tonight. Get here now!"
So, if the soft approach didn’t work, he was prepared to use force?
