Chapter 160: Beauty and Barbecue

Zhou Kai's entire right shoulder joint was dislocated.

"Ah… ah… it hurts, it hurts, it hurts!" Zhou Kai's voice trembled, and he instantly gave in.

Around him, those few fair-weather friends, seeing the situation, rushed forward.

Lin Yuan simply lifted his leg and, in the blink of an eye, kicked several people to the ground.

These few ragamuffin thugs have even less fighting power than the security guard at the entrance.

Dealing with them, Lin Yuan didn't even need to break a sweat.

"You… you fucking let go of me!" Zhou Kai shouted angrily.

Seeing him still spitting harsh words? Lin Yuan exerted more force with his hand.

"Ugh… ah! I was wrong! Big brother, I was wrong! Lin big brother, let me go… please…" Zhou Kai practically collapsed, trembling as he begged for mercy.

This bastard Lin Yuan, how can his skills be so formidable?!

How come I never knew that before?!

Zhou Kai's heart was filled with shock!

Before, he always thought that Lin Yuan was nothing but a good-for-nothing.

By following his sister, he was just relying on her status.

But ever since Lin Yuan broke up with his sister, he has become increasingly unfamiliar, and his sharpness has increasingly shown itself…

At that moment, Legal Director Fei Fanjin was also driving to work.

As a result, he saw this scene unfolding at the entrance.

Fei Fanjin hurriedly got out of the car and, wearing high heels, rushed over.

After Fei Fanjin briefly understood the situation, she directly threatened Zhou Kai with legal means.

Zhou Kai was frightened; as a freshly graduated college graduate and unemployed drifter, he couldn't withstand Fei Fanjin's intimidation.

Zhou Kai was scared witless, repeatedly apologizing to Lin Yuan.

"Lin big brother, I was wrong, please don't call the police… don't let me go to jail… I'll withdraw with my people right now," Zhou Kai said, leading a gang of fair-weather friends in a frantic escape.

Lin Yuan and Fei Fanjin exchanged a glance and both gave a helpless smile.

"Director Fei, thank you for helping me out of the siege," Lin Yuan said gratefully.

"It was nothing," Fei Fanjin said lightly.

At that moment, Su Monong also walked over.

Fei Fanjin greeted Director Su and then entered the company.

Watching Fei Fanjin's graceful figure as she departed, Su Monong's beautiful eyes seemed lost in thought.

"Fei Fanjin is not bad," Su Monong said lightly.

"Yeah, Director Fei is quite good," Lin Yuan echoed.

"How did things go with that Zhao-surnamed blind date the last time? Have you confirmed the relationship?" Su Monong asked curiously.

"Ah? Still, not yet," Lin Yuan said, scratching his head embarrassedly.

He felt a bit suspicious, wondering why Director Su suddenly started caring about his love life.

"Oh, you should seize the opportunity, after all you're still young; dating more is beneficial for you, a man ought to gain more experience and undergo more trials," Su Monong reminded.

"Um… okay," Lin Yuan nodded.

Director Su actually took the initiative to let him date more.

This made Lin Yuan somewhat surprised.

"If that blind date doesn't work out, you could try developing something within our company; this Fei Fanjin, I think she's not bad either," Su Monong suddenly said.

"Cough cough cough!" Lin Yuan coughed a few times, embarrassed, "Director Su, doesn't the company have a rule forbidding office romances among employees??

Su Monong gave him a white-eyed look, "The rules are set by me, I can change them. Other colleagues indeed cannot have office romances, but if it's you, Lin Yuan, I can make an exception—you can secretly have an underground romance with Fei Fanjin. As long as you don't make it public. After all, you're my assistant; I ought to give you some special favor."

Lin Yuan: "……"

What's going on with Su Monong??

Actually making an exception, allowing Lin Yuan to have an office romance???

Lin Yuan always felt something was off.

"Think about it; if you truly like Fei Fanjin, tell me and I'll help you connect." Su Monong tossed out that sentence and then went into the company.

Leaving only Lin Yuan with a face full of question marks???

No, what's up with Director Su? Why is she willing to help me break the rule for an office romance??

Lin Yuan's face was full of question marks.

At that moment, Su Monong walked into the elevator, her red lips lightly pursed.

Why she helps Lin Yuan make a connection is known only to herself.

For her daughter.

So that her daughter can quickly lose interest in Lin Yuan.

Therefore Su Monong leaves no stone unturned.

She is even willing to make an exception for Lin Yuan, allowing an underground office romance.

As long as it makes her daughter give up, Lin Yuan can date anyone.

Su Monong can break the rules many times over.

……

After returning to the office, Lin Yuan began handling the day's work.

His work every day is busy; either he's processing documents or drafting Director Su's work schedule.

As an assistant, he is Su Monong's right hand, doing many tasks on her behalf.

Lin Yuan was busy with work when Fei Fanjin suddenly sent him a WeChat message.

Fei Fanjin: 【I helped you today, can you treat me to lunch?】

After spending over an hour on his work, Lin Yuan finally saw the WeChat message.

He was stunned; why is this Fei Fanjin being so proactive?

Lin Yuan replied: 【I can't do lunch today, I'm working overtime, I have a lot of documents to finish; how about tonight?】

……

At that moment, in the Legal Department Director's office.

Fei Fanjin sat at her desk, constantly scrolling on her phone.

For some reason, Lin Yuan delayed replying to her, which already made Fei Fanjin somewhat irritable.

As a wealthy, beautiful elite in the legal circle, many men usually line up to pursue her, asking to treat her to a meal.

But only with Lin Yuan, when she sent a WeChat, the other party didn't even reply.

This hot-and-cold fluctuation is practically torturing Fei Fanjin to death.

You should know, when Lin Yuan previously pursued Fei Fanjin, he was extremely proactive and earnest.

And yet, not long after, he's already become this cold?

This hot-and-cold shift is way too fast.

Fei Fanjin's strong interest has been aroused by Lin Yuan.

She wants to see just how long this man can stay cold.

Sometimes, women are just this emotional and masochistic.

When men fawn over her, women act all aloof and arrogant, responding half-heartedly.

But when men are aloof, women instead get flustered, their curiosity is sparked, they actively approach the man… even going so far as to actively fawn over him…

At this point, Fei Fanjin may not be outright fawning over Lin Yuan, but her curiosity has truly been hooked.

She wishes she could rip open Lin Yuan's chest to see what he's really thinking.

As Fei Fanjin repeatedly scrolled her phone, growing more irritable, Lin Yuan finally sent a message.

This bastard actually knows to send me a message?

Hmm? Dinner tonight?

Fei Fanjin's previously irritable heart finally calmed down a bit.

Seeing Lin Yuan's message, she calmed down.

Sometimes people are like that; after sending a message, the other party takes forever to reply.

Your heart remains suspended.

Only when the other party replies does your hanging heart finally settle.

【Alright, let's meet tonight; I want Northeastern barbecue.】 Fei Fanjin quickly edited the content, about to send it.

However, her finger hovered over the screen, pausing for a few seconds.

"No, I can't reply now, or it'll seem like I'm being desperate! You left me hanging for over an hour before replying, so I'll leave you hanging for an hour too, then reply! Humph! Tit for tat." Fei Fanjin said, pouting her red lips.

So, she waited ten-odd minutes.

But she ultimately couldn't hold back and actively sent the message to Lin Yuan.

As a result, Lin Yuan disappeared again, without replying…

This whole morning was sheer torture for Fei Fanjin.

Lin Yuan was too cold toward her.

This completely contrasts with his former image of fawning over her.

How can a man change so drastically?

Before, he wildly pursued Fei Fanjin, eagerly fawning over her in every way.

Now, however, he's cold as a stone.

……

At noon, Lin Yuan finally finished his work; he was exhausted.

He stretched, and Lin Yuan glanced at the WeChat Fei Fanjin had sent.

He replied with a single word: 【Okay.】

At this moment, Lin Yuan felt a bit hungry; he hurried to the cafeteria, intending to grab lunch first and then return to work.

But when Lin Yuan entered the cafeteria, after getting his food, he found a corner seat and sat down.

Suddenly, a fragrant breeze appeared beside him.

A graceful figure in high heels sat down next to Lin Yuan.

Lin Yuan looked up and saw Fei Fanjin in an OL professional outfit.

Her black long hair flowed over her shoulders, her face adorned with delicate light makeup.

She remained beautifully captivating.

Today she wore a gray OL suit, a pair of flesh-toned stockings wrapping her slender legs, and silver pointed-toe thin high heels, exuding sexiness to the core.

But Lin Yuan had no mind to admire her beauty.

Lin Yuan merely greeted, "Director Fei, good afternoon."

Lin Yuan continued to bury himself in his meal.

After a busy morning, he was practically starving.

Fei Fanjin finally managed to catch Lin Yuan in the cafeteria, wanting to have a meal together and chat a while.

But Lin Yuan responded with such aloof indifference.

This made Fei Fanjin go crazy.

This guy, why is he so cold?

What's he being arrogant about?

"Are you busy lately?" Fei Fanjin asked.

Lin Yuan replied lightly, "Yeah, too much work."

Fei Fanjin took the chance to chat with Lin Yuan.

As a result, Lin Yuan hastily finished his meal, stood up and left, saying, "Sorry, Director Fei, I still have overtime work, let's talk tonight."

Watching him leave in a hurry, Fei Fanjin stamped her foot in anger.

This bastard, are you deliberately acting aloof? I want to see how long you can keep it up!

……

After work in the evening, Lin Yuan first sent Su Monong back to the villa.

Then he drove… to meet Fei Fanjin for dinner.

What Lin Yuan didn't know was… after he drove his car out of the company… a car had been secretly following him from behind.

Fei Fanjin had made an appointment at a Northeastern barbecue restaurant called 【Water Margin Barbecue】.

She had already arrived early, sitting in the barbecue restaurant waiting for Lin Yuan.

Lin Yuan walked into the restaurant.

"Here." Fei Fanjin waved at him.

Lin Yuan went over, the two chatted a bit, then started ordering.

The service speed of the Northeastern barbecue was fast; soon… a large basin of ingredients was brought out.

"Thanks for the treat, Assistant Lin, I won't stand on ceremony then." Fei Fanjin smiled, picked up a skewer of barbecue meat, and placed it on the grill.

Her long hair hung loosely over her shoulders, that absolutely beautiful face, stunning enough to take one's breath away.

The surrounding diners couldn't help but turn their heads to sneak a look at Fei Fanjin.

"Director Fei, don't be polite, if it's not enough just add more." Lin Yuan replied.

The two ate barbecue while chatting.

But just then, suddenly… outside the 【Water Margin Barbecue】 restaurant, several men in black suits slowly walked in.

Two men in suits looked around the restaurant, then fixed their gaze on Lin Yuan's table.

The two men took out their walkie-talkies and reported in a low voice, "Confirmed, the target is inside the restaurant, by the window table. Call in reinforcements."

Soon, outside the 【Water Margin Barbecue】 restaurant, several business vehicles stopped.

A large group of suit-clad members rushed out of the vehicles!