Chapter 153: Chapter 132: A New Relationship
Lin Shen bent down and gently pinched Ananâs little cheek.
âFeels pretty nice, actually.â
"I came over specially to see you today."
âBoss?â
Anan suddenly remembered this word from a cartoon book she had read. Her eyes lit up, and she walked over to Lin Shen, hugging his calf tightly and saying joyfully,
"So youâre the big brother who gives Mommy honey and has her chop down trees for you!"
âHoney? Chopping down trees?â
Lin Shen felt he was having a little trouble keeping up with the five- or six-year-oldâs train of thought.
Meanwhile, Lin Ping was squatting on the ground with her hands outstretched, ready to pull Anan back at the slightest sign of trouble.
She knew very well that the clothes Lin Shen was wearing were definitely not cheap.
âSweetheart, if you ruin his pants, Mommy canât afford to replace them!â
Fortunately, Lin Shen didnât seem to mind. He even squatted down to interact affectionately with Anan.
This made her like the handsome big brother in front of her even more.
After all, for a young child, everything else was secondary. Good looks were the key factor in deciding everything.
As long as you fit their standard of whatâs handsome, they were willing to get closer to you.
"Letâs go."
After Anan was back in Lin Pingâs arms, Lin Shen stood up and said with a light chuckle,
"Iâll take you home."
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"Iâm sorry to trouble you, President Lin."
Lin Ping no longer knew how to express the emotions swirling inside her. A sense of happiness she hadnât felt in years was so intense it felt as if it were about to overflow from her chest.
Lin Shenâs gentleness and thoughtfulness had made the beautiful young woman fall for him completely, body and soul. She was even willing to do anything for him with utter devotion.
On the way home, Lin Shen drove while Lin Ping sat in the back, holding Anan.
The three of them chatted in a warm and happy atmosphere, creating a scene that looked very much like a family of three.
But Lin Ping knew very well that this was just a gentle facade Lin Shen put on in front of Anan.
She was very clear about her place, so she didnât dare show the slightest disrespect.
Her tone and attitude were filled with respect and adoration for Lin Shen.
***
ă7:00 PMă
"Itâs hard to park inside the district. Letâs walk in."
After Lin Shen parked the car in front of a bank near the Xingfu Li District, Lin Ping took Ananâs hand and said softly, her eyes filled with endless emotion.
"President Lin, we can go in by ourselves. Thank you for driving us! Anan, quickly thank Big Brother Lin Shen!"
"Thank you, Big Brother Lin Shen~"
"Youâre welcome."
Hearing Ananâs innocent and adorable childish voice, Lin Shen felt his heart melt. He suddenly felt the urge to have a daughter.
âSo well-behaved!â
Lin Shen patted Ananâs head, his eyes full of affection, then looked at Lin Ping.
"I transferred ten thousand yuan to you. Remember to buy Anan some nice things to eat."
Huh?
Lin Ping looked stunned for a moment. She hurriedly took out her phone, and after seeing the WeChat transfer from Lin Shen, she immediately waved her hands and said anxiously,
"President Lin! Youâre too generous! I really canât accept this money! Really!"
"Take it."
Although Lin Shenâs smile was gentle, his expression held an attitude that brooked no refusal.
Seeing this, Lin Ping pressed her thin lips together.
Although she felt extremely conflicted, she could only accept it and offer her sincere thanks.
"President Lin, thank you! I... I really donât know how I can ever repay you..."
"Of course, this money isnât just for Anan. Itâs for you too."
Lin Shen suddenly took a step forward, leaned close to Lin Pingâs ear, and chuckled softly.
"My lover canât be dressing so plainly. Remember to buy yourself some nice clothes and fix yourself up a bit."
"Oh, and by the way, I like hip-hugging skirts and black stockings."
Lin Shenâs implication was already crystal clear.
Hearing this, Lin Pingâs pretty face flushed red. She nodded and silently committed Lin Shenâs preferences to memory.
"I understand, President Lin."
"Good girl."
As if praising a child, Lin Shen smiled and pinched Lin Pingâs cheek, then took a step back and waved.
"Iâm heading back. You two go on."
"Okay."
Lin Shen leaned against his car door, watching as Lin Ping led Anan by the hand, skipping into the dilapidated Xingfu Li District.
The sight of their somewhat lonely backs as they walked away suddenly filled him with a strange sense of melancholy.
âMarriage is, in essence, a gamble steeped in human nature. Win, and you have a lifetime of happiness. Lose, and youâre doomed beyond recovery.â
SIGHâ!
Lin Shen sighed softly. After getting into the driverâs seat, he tapped his left hand rhythmically on the leather steering wheel of the Jaguar XFL while his right hand changed the music to a soft, soothing instrumental piece.
It had no lyrics, but it could resonate with the listenerâs mood.
Lin Shen really liked this kind of purely instrumental music, especially the track he was listening to now, "City."
The piano melody was cheerful, yet it was tinged with loneliness and solitude.
It was like finding yourself in an unfamiliar city during a light drizzle, feeling lost about the future and the road ahead.
"Nope! If I keep listening to this, Iâm really going to get emo."
Lin Shen quickly turned off the music, adjusted his mindset, and then called Qin Yuenan.
***
ă7:30 PMă
ăHuamao Mansion, Third Floor, Pet Guardian Home Marketing Directorâs Officeă
After summarizing the reports uploaded by her subordinates, Qin Yuenan breathed a silent sigh of relief.
Sun Mingli had started her new post today, and she had expected a bloodbath between them.
At the very least, she thought some mutual snark and sarcasm were likely.
But Sun Mingli had acted completely out of character. Her attitude was polite and gentle, and she was no longer harsh and rigid in meetings, giving an excellent first impression.
This surprised Qin Yuenan somewhat, but she quickly figured out the little scheme of her "old rival."
âSheâs just putting on an act to leave a good impression on her new subordinates, thatâs all. Her true colors will show sooner or later.â
Qin Yuenan snorted softly. No one understood Sun Mingli better than she did.