Chapter 216: Saving the Ruthless Underworld Boss 04

Jin Chen's inner self was frantically nodding, but outwardly he remained composed, maintaining his restraint.

"Wouldn't this be too much trouble for you, sir? What can I do for you?" For example, warming the bed.

"No need, your father once helped me; I consider his favor repaid."

Meng Fuchi pinched his brow, his tone already weary, "Just follow me."

"All right." Jin Chen no longer hesitated, took two quick steps to catch up with him.

"A Qiang, go tell the boss, I'm taking Jin Chen."

Meng Fuchi glanced at A Qiang, his eyes flickering, signaling him to personally look into Jin Chen's background.

He had always been cautious; it was impossible to conclude, based on just a one-sided remark from tonight's first meeting, that Jin Chen was the child of that past benefactor.

"All right, boss."

A Qiang had followed him for so many years that he immediately understood, nodding in response.

Jin Chen pretended not to notice anything, closely following Meng Fuchi step by step, even riding in the same car as they left.

In the car.

"Do you know clearly how your parents died?"

Meng Fuchi looked at the person who had been leaning against the car window, restrained and silent.

"They weren't... died in a plane crash, were they?"

Jin Chen's question was a genuine doubt.

After all, the original host's memory had no other cause of death.

Thinking of what he had investigated, Meng Fuchi looked at the innocent youth but still didn't speak.

"About the same."

He nodded, saying nothing more.

Jin Chen, however, continued on his own to recount the misfortune that befell the Jin family.

One reason was to prove his identity to Meng Fuchi; the other was to straighten out his thoughts.

Yet the more he spoke, the more he felt something was off.

"After my parents' plane crash, the company had no one in charge, and neither did I; the property... the property was all seized by my uncle, my grandmother was driven to illness by anger, and I truly had nowhere to turn, so I took out a high-interest loan..."

Too coincidental.

Jin Chen lowered his head, his eyes drooping slightly, and frowned a little.

From the time the Jin parents met with disaster, the original host's memory of misfortune never ceased; moreover, when Old Lady Jin was about to undergo surgery, someone appeared to guide the original host into taking a high-interest loan.

After he borrowed the money and the surgery was performed, Old Lady Jin still couldn't be saved, leaving both person and wealth lost.

Such methods are truly clumsy, and only the original host's excessive naivety is to blame—he actually thought it was just bad luck, with not a hint of suspicion.

【0731, go check it.】

【All right, Host!】

Seeing Jin Chen silent, Meng Fuchi tilted his head to glance at him again, "Why aren't you speaking?"

Jin Chen suddenly raised his eyes and turned his body, moving closer, his tone urgent.

"My parents' death—could it really be just a coincidence... sir, do you perhaps know something?"

Agarwood once again curled around his nostrils; Meng Fuchi unconsciously drew a deep breath and cleared his throat.

"Still under investigation; I'll tell you when the results come out."

"Besides, I'm Meng Fuchi; you don't need to call me sir."

Jin Chen's eyes brightened slightly, his smile glowing.

"Then I'll call you Chi Ge, okay!"

"... As you wish."

Meng Fuchi turned his head away, refusing to look at that alluring face, and only then did he quell the inexplicable stirrings in his heart.

The car wound along the mountain road and finally stopped at a retro estate.

Jin Chen gazed ahead at the main gate, the surprise on his expression concealed.

Having entered Pan Shan Gong Lu from the car, the mountain's vigilance never ceased; roughly estimated, there are at least a hundred ELF hidden posts on this mountain.

No wonder this place is called the hardest terrain to infiltrate; even the wife is extra wary.

He got out of the car, fixed his gaze on the many surprised looks from people in the estate, and followed Meng Fuchi toward the main courtyard.

"Boss, you're back."

The estate's dark gate with dragon motifs opened, and a youth with a ruddy complexion, dressed finely, stepped out to greet them.

"Liang Shu, arrange a room for him; he'll stay here from now on."

Meng Fuchi gave a light instruction.

Liang Shu started, stared at Jin Chen in surprise, his brows tightly furrowed.

Having been Meng Fuchi's assistant for several years, he had never seen this person before.

Suppressing his doubts, Liang Shu smiled, "All right, boss, Du Ge and the other two vice chiefs are waiting for you in the living room."

"Hmm."

Meng Fuchi lifted his foot to go inside, Jin Chen followed, but Liang Shu reached out to stop him.

"I'll arrange a room for you; come with me."

"I want to follow Chi Ge."

Jin Chen dodged his hand, somewhat resistant.

"The boss has important matters to discuss; it's not for you to hear."

Liang Shu's tone turned cold and hard; looking at Jin Chen's face, he had already labeled him as a shameless follower clinging to Meng Fuchi.

I don't. Hurry up and get lost.

Jin Chen ran out of patience, sidestepped to avoid him, and saw Liang Shu raise his hand again to block; he quickly glanced at Meng Fuchi, who was about to walk away ahead.

The next second, Jin Chen let out a cry and fell to the ground.

Meng Fuchi turned his head at the sound and saw Liang Shu raising his hand high, his face full of anger; the Jin Chen he had brought lay on the ground with a bewildered, aggrieved expression.

Liang Shu, what are you doing?

Liang Shu:???

What did he do?

Jin Chen held his right arm, stood up aggrieved; though his build was clearly taller than Liang Shu's, that overly handsome face made him look especially weak and helpless.

Brother Chi...

No, are you sick? I didn't even touch you!

Liang Shu shoved Jin Chen, forcing him back several steps until his back hit the wall; the pain on his face grew more evident.

Jin Chen said nothing, merely lifted his gaze to Meng Fuchi, his peach-blossom eyes glistening.

Enough.

Meng Fuchi's expression grew stern; inexplicably unable to see him so sorrowful and aggrieved, he rebuked Liang Shu, "Leave. I'll arrange the room next to mine."

Liang Shu:...

Utterly bewildering!

No! Boss, I really didn't touch him!

Liang Shu.

Meng Fuchi's tone suddenly softened as he repeated his name.

All right, boss.

Liang Shu was still a little afraid; his hand at his side clenched and relaxed, he lowered his head, and a flash of resentment crossed his eyes.

Again like this, they always treat him like a nanny.

Clearly he is his confidant, yet they never give him a place in ELF.

He turned and left quietly.

As they brushed past, Jin Chen clearly saw a faint hickey on his neck, his expression unchanged as he walked toward Meng Fuchi and obediently took hold of his arm.

Thank you, Brother Chi.

Put it on.

Meng Fuchi took a pair of earplugs from the hallway's dark cabinet and handed them to Jin Chen.

Okay.

Jin Chen knew that at their first meeting, his wife certainly wouldn't trust him too much; just being allowed into the living room was already fine, it would be strange if the conversation let him listen.

He meekly took it, put it on properly, then looked up at Meng Fuchi with eyes full of sparkle.

In the living room.

Du Ruosong and the two others saw someone enter, quickly rose to greet, but saw Meng Fuchi followed by a strikingly handsome man behind him, and they all froze.

Fuchi, who is this? Du Ruosong was the first to ask, his tone actually hinting at questioning.