Chapter 371: The soft-waisted educated youth is again being spoiled rotten by his boyfriend 34

Dick's complexion was already very ugly.

He hurried over a few steps, pulled Xu Lin up from the ground, grabbed his collar, and asked: "Is what he said true? You actually already have a boyfriend? Didn't you say you were single?"

"I..." Xu Lin didn't know what to say; everything was truly beyond expectation, leaving him with no preparation at all.

He had asked others beforehand, knowing that although Dick only looked for lovers, he also demanded they be clean with no other emotional entanglements, so he dared not mention the Zhang family's affair, never expecting to slip up here.

Songshang added another jab without saving face: "Mr. Dick, while you were just in the restroom, this lover of yours isn't exactly behaving well."

Seeing Xu Lin's expression, what else could Dick not understand?

But there were still many people present, so he still had to attend to business.

Suppressing his anger with force, he gritted his teeth and whispered low in Xu Lin's ear: "Bitch! You dare to deceive me, and dare to flirt with others in front of me—wait for me when we get back!"

Upon hearing that, Xu Lin trembled all over, as if he could foresee his own fate.

Shoving him away, Dick rubbed his hands and gave an apologetic smile: "Sorry, gentlemen, today was my oversight—I shouldn't have brought him here to lose face."

"Please, let's continue discussing the design drawings."

Jin Chen found it strange that just a few months had passed without paying attention to the protagonist, and now they had split up.

He put his arm around his wife and sat down, his glance casually flicking toward Xu Lin.

【0731, what's going on with the two main characters.】

【That's how it is: after Zhang Zhishuai's career went poorly, he started to slump, spending all his time in wind-and-moon places, possibly stimulating Xu Lin, who then also began looking for lovers.】

0731 clicked his tongue, 【This is still the first time without your interference that the protagonists themselves have encountered an emotional crisis.】

Xu Lin looked toward Mo Zhinan in Jin Chen's embrace, about to speak, but was startled by Jin Chen's suddenly icy gaze.

I can't stay here……

Once they finish their talk, I'll surely be in trouble.

I need to come up with an excuse to Zhang Zhishuai before they do.

Xu Lin's mind was in a tangle, but he barely regained his senses, stumbling to his feet and leaving, not even noticing that his expensive clothes were all wrinkled.

To be precise, he had completely forgotten that he was now completely different from before he went out.

As for his movements leaving, Jin Chen naturally noticed, but he didn't bother to stop it; instead, Mo Zhinan subtly tugged at his hem and glanced toward the door.

Understanding his meaning, Jin Chen smiled and shook his head slightly, indicating no need to intervene, and Mo Zhinan obediently complied.

Fortunately, although Dick's private life was messy, he was still very dedicated to work; that day he finalized the prototype needed for production, placed a sizable order, and also showed great interest in the existing styles of their garment factory.

After finalizing the order, more than an hour had passed, nearing three in the afternoon; Jin Chen and the other party had also been discussing orders all morning, making it a nonstop day, though he himself felt fine, merely feeling especially sorry for his wife.

After seeing Dick off, Songshang brought the design drawings back to the factory and began assigning workshops.

Jin Chen then booked a private room for afternoon tea.

Snacks and tea in porcelain cups were served one after another; perhaps because seeing the food lifted his mood, the weariness in Mo Zhinan's eyes lessened considerably.

Having enjoyed a bite of snack, he suddenly recalled how, long ago when he first met Jin Chen, the latter had taken him to town to buy pastries and clothes.

Upon reflection, Mo Zhinan now felt that Jin Chen had been plotting for a long time.

"You've been tired lately, haven't you?" Jin Chen poured him a cup of tea, his eyes full of concern as he stroked his hair, "Didn't I say today to let you rest at home?"

"No way."

Mo Zhinan, cheeks puffed with food, shook his head solemnly and said, "I can now overcome communicating with others, I can go out with you, and I'm very happy."

"I'm also one of the owners of the garment factory; I don't want only you to be out working every day."

He drank his tea, fed a piece of snack to Jin Chen, his eyes bright.

Jin Chen ate it, then naturally kissed the cheek of the person in his arms, "I know what you're thinking, but don't overwork yourself—we've finally managed to put on some flesh."

"If you lose weight and go back, I'll feel bad—not to mention, in half a month I'll go pick up Mother and my uncle; they'll all say I didn't take good care of you."

"Nonsense." Mo Zhinan widened his almond eyes, reached out and pinched his own cheek, "I've been gaining flesh this whole time."

"The feel has improved a bit," Jin Chen also smiled, poking with his fingertip, "Looks like my raising is still having some effect."

"I'm not a piglet—what's with all this raising or not raising?"

Mo Zhinan gave him an annoyed look, then ate another bite of snack on his own.

Here they were enjoying themselves, while elsewhere Xu Lin returned home, only to be overwhelmed with panic and fear.

He certainly knew Dick also knew Zhang Zhishuai, but since the two had never interacted, he had previously felt secure; however, after today, Dick would surely get in touch with Zhang Zhishuai!

If Zhang Zhishuai were to find out about everything……

Just thinking about that consequence made Mo Zhinan feel a chill all over; he never wanted to return to that impoverished mountain village again!

He shivered as he sat down on the sofa, also knowing that given the Zhang family's status, even if he fled now he would be caught and brought back.

He had to do something that would make Zhang Zhishuai not hold it against him.

Suddenly, he recalled the conversation between Zhang Zhishuai and the Zhang family driver when he first rode a car to Xiangshi.

——"You've been near Fengshu Cun for almost six months; haven't you had a chance to make a move?"

——"What chance? … I haven't even had a chance to run into Mo Zhinan alone."

Mo Zhinan!

Xu Lin suddenly stood up, his eyes lighting up.

The Zhang family had always wanted to deal with Mo Zhinan, but now with Jin Chen protecting him they couldn't act; perhaps if I myself captured Mo Zhinan and handed him over to the Zhang family, Zhang Zhishuai wouldn't blame me for finding a lover.

Perhaps I could even get a large sum of money!

Thinking of this possibility, Xu Lin's panic diminished greatly.

But with Jin Chen's airtight protection, how could I approach Mo Zhinan?

He nervously clasped his hands, trying to quickly devise a plan, and finally dialed a number on the home phone.

Although this method was risky, he had no other recourse.

That evening.

Jin Chen needed to go and entertain the partner he had previously negotiated with, and they also promised that they could pay the order amount tonight.

Seeing the weariness in his wife's eyes, he still urged him to stay home and rest.

Mo Zhinan was indeed tired today, so he didn't insist on going; he reminded Jin Chen to stay safe and then went back to the bedroom to rest.

Not long after he had just fallen asleep, he got a call from the garment factory.