After Being Betrayed I Married the Glamorous CEO-Chapter 85: The True Gentleman Remains Unperturbed in Embrace!
Shen Fanyun dried his wet hair with a towel and sat in the living room.
Lin Jia cradled a cup of ginger tea, sipping it intermittently without making eye contact, though her peripheral vision never strayed from him.
"Director, drink your tea," Lin Jia reminded him.
Shen Fanyun nodded. "Alright."
The earlier awkwardness gradually faded with the passing of time. Both seemed to be searching for a topic of conversation, but silence won out in the end. However, judging by Lin Jia’s calm exterior, she seemed far more composed than Shen Fanyun. It was as if what had happened earlier had nothing to do with her.
"Um, if there’s nothing else, I should get going," Shen Fanyun said after sitting for a while, preparing to leave.
A fleeting look of disappointment crossed Lin Jia’s eyes. She hesitated, then changed the subject. "Mom doesn’t close her shop until ten, so she won’t be home for another hour and a half."
Shen Fanyun was left speechless. The hint wasn’t lost on him; he wasn’t a fool. The implication was clear: as a man and a woman alone in the apartment, they had at least an hour of free time to do certain... intimate things they wanted to do.
She kept her head down, cupping the ginger tea in her hands, her eyelashes fluttering slightly. Her long, fair legs were stretched out across the sofa, and her youthful body exuded a tempting aroma.
Shen Fanyun was genuinely puzzled. He and Lin Jia hadn’t known each other for long and didn’t have a deep connection. Under the circumstances, is this girl out of her mind? Why else would she throw herself at me so willingly, with such obvious hints?
"I think you’re very manly!" Lin Jia seemed to sense his confusion and began to explain.
Coming from a single-parent family, she had grown up without a father’s love or protection. This, combined with childhood malnutrition, meant that for a long time, she was thin and small with sallow skin, and was often bullied by her peers. Even in college, after she had blossomed and grown beautiful, she still faced jealousy and slander from other female students. She had once believed that no one would ever care for her and was convinced she would never meet a man who would do anything for her.
Then, that day came... Shen Fanyun appeared.
He had burst onto the scene like an invincible war god, rescuing her from the clutches of Wang Laohu. As it happened, that day was also Lin Jia’s birthday. She had made countless silent wishes over her birthday cakes, praying to her father in heaven that she would one day meet a man who could truly protect her.
And then, Shen Fanyun showed up.
Whether it was a coincidence or destiny was unimportant. What mattered was Lin Jia’s firm belief that her father had sent Shen Fanyun to protect her.
"Is that one way to explain it?" Shen Fanyun was skeptical and found it bewildering. How can it sound so mystical? Is this girl trying to trick me? All this talk of wishes and destiny seems less plausible than the simple truth: she’s just attracted to my handsome face! It’s only natural to be driven by appetite and desire. In this world, it’s not just men; women are just as driven by desire, if not more so. What woman wouldn’t spare a second glance for a handsome man or indulge in a few fantasies? Since Lin Jia is just experiencing her first blush of love, isn’t it natural for her to like a handsome guy?
At this thought, Shen Fanyun unconsciously touched his own cheek. Ah, being this handsome is such a hassle. Women are constantly throwing themselves at me! It takes no effort at all.
"Alright, I should head back now. See you tomorrow," Shen Fanyun smiled, saying his goodbyes to Lin Jia.
Lin Jia seemed to want to say more but held her tongue.
Shen Fanyun certainly didn’t want to linger. She had just invoked her deceased father, even suggesting that this was all part of his destined plan from beyond the grave. That... is terrifying!
"Director," Lin Jia said as she walked him to the door, clearly still having something on her mind.
Shen Fanyun patted her small head and said earnestly, "You’re still young, and you have a long life ahead of you. You’ll meet your true love one day. Don’t do something you’ll regret on a whim."
The more he spoke, the more awkward he felt. When did I become a life coach? Putting on a serious act really isn’t my style.
To avoid any unnecessary complications, it was best to make a swift exit. Besides, Su Xiyang had explicitly warned him to stay away from Lin Jia, or else scissors would be involved.
The risk is too great. Better to lay low for now. Yes, lay low!
"Director..." Lin Jia’s eyes sparkled, her admiration for Shen Fanyun reaching a new height.
It turned out the Director was not only handsome, charismatic, and strong, but his integrity and moral fiber were also awe-inspiring. He’s a true gentleman, able to resist temptation. I like him more and more... what should I do?
"Director, I understand what you mean!" Lin Jia gave Shen Fanyun a big hug.
Even through their clothes, the feel of her impressive figure rubbing against him set a fire in his chest. If I don’t get out of here now, we’re going to cross a line!
"Alright then, be safe on your way," Lin Jia said, watching him leave.
Once he was out of the residential complex and on the main road, a bone-chilling wind swept past, and Shen Fanyun finally came to his senses. He gradually calmed down. Little Lin is great, but this isn’t the right time to make a move.
He slapped his head. Shen Fanyun, oh Shen Fanyun, you’re getting carried away again. He checked the time. It was just past eight. Still quite early.
Shen Fanyun pulled out his phone, intending to call Zhan Feng for a drink. But just then, a call came in from Su Xiyang.
"Where are you?" Su Xiyang asked.
"Just wandering around on the street," Shen Fanyun replied.
"I’m in a bad mood. Come have a drink with me." After getting his exact location, Su Xiyang drove over to pick him up.
Shen Fanyun lit a cigarette. What’s with this woman now? As I recall, Su Xiyang isn’t much of a drinker and doesn’t even like the taste of alcohol!
However, on second thought, the recent turmoil with her family had clearly taken a huge emotional toll on her. A drink might do her some good. After all, everyone needs to let off some steam now and then.
After Su Xiyang picked him up, the two of them went to a bar.
"I’ll have a cocktail," Su Xiyang said, pushing her car key across the bar. She turned to Shen Fanyun. "What about you? What are you having?"
"A piña colada," Shen Fanyun shrugged.
Su Xiyang raised an eyebrow, teasing, "Such a mild drink for a big man like you?"
Shen Fanyun replied with a hint of a double meaning, "Well, I can’t drink too much and mess up our plans for later, can I? One of us has to stay sober, otherwise how would we get back to the hotel?"
Su Xiyang remained unfazed. After all the time she had spent with him, she had grown immune to his slick talk and empty boasts.
The young bartender instinctively raised an eyebrow. He was first stunned by Su Xiyang’s beauty, but after grasping the implication of Shen Fanyun’s words, his shock turned to pure envy and resentment. Damn it! All the beautiful women these days get snatched up by pretty boys like him!
