Chapter 410 - 206: Scheming

Chapter 410: Chapter 206: Scheming

"I’m heading out."

After bumping fists with Lin Shen, Xia Nuonuo left Pine Drink without a second glance.

She had gained a lot today.

She’d not only figured out what she truly wanted and how to handle the relationship with her mother, but she’d also gained a dear friend who loved music just as much as she did.

The corners of Xia Nuonuo’s usually serious face were turned up in a slight smile.

Luna, who had been waiting at the entrance for a while, immediately rushed over when she saw her come out. She took her hand and asked with concern.

"How did it go?"

"Pretty well."

Xia Nuonuo said softly, her voice full of resolve.

"I’m going to be completely honest with my mom about everything."

Huh?

Hearing this, Luna’s expression first went blank, then filled with worry.

"You’re planning to tell your mom directly?"

"Mhm."

Xia Nuonuo nodded and let out a long sigh, her whole body relaxing as if a heavy burden had been lifted.

"Instead of suffering while keeping it all bottled up, it’s better to find a chance to talk to her. I believe my mom will understand."

"Did your mom’s boyfriend say something to you?"

Xia Nuonuo’s sudden change in attitude surprised Luna. After thinking it over, she figured the only person who could have changed her mind was that handsome man from earlier.

This made Luna a little jealous.

"You don’t... have feelings for him, do you...?"

"What are you thinking!"

Xia Nuonuo gently flicked Luna on the forehead.

"He’s my mom’s boyfriend! I just feel like we get along well in some ways. He even likes music—he was the one on stage just now singing ’South of the Southern Mountain’."

’That was him?’

Since the entrance was far from the main stage, Luna hadn’t gotten a clear look at the person playing the solo guitar.

But she clearly remembered that deep, magnetic male voice—rich with a hint of raspiness, and full of masculine Charm.

"So he’s the one who sings so well."

Now Luna was getting a little jealous. Seeing this, Xia Nuonuo squeezed her hand back and affectionately ruffled her hair.

"Don’t worry. No matter what happens with anyone else, your place in my heart is one-of-a-kind."

"Hehe."

At Xia Nuonuo’s words, Luna’s face broke into a wide grin. She pulled her friend’s hand and they both got into the ride-share they had called to head back to school.

「Back at Pine Drink.」

Lin Shen’s solo guitar performance had gradually revived the bar’s previously subdued atmosphere.

Customers who had been planning to leave seemed to have their memories stirred by the song, and they sat back down to chat.

Huang Jie and the others also gathered around Lin Shen, their expressions full of surprise and admiration.

"Lin Shen, I had no idea you could sing so well!"

"Yeah, really! Did you graduate from a music conservatory?"

"No, it’s just a hobby."

Lin Shen said modestly, which only earned him more praise and admiration.

Everyone had thought he was just a rich second-generation heir, but it turned out he was also a multi-talented, artistic man!

’No wonder he was able to win over Feifei!’

Seeing Lin Shen being showered with compliments and flattery, the happiest person of all was Zheng Yanfei. She felt as sweet as if she’d eaten honey, and the smile never left her face.

Lin Shen’s excellence completely satisfied her vanity and her attraction to the powerful, making her feel incredibly proud.

’The person you all admire is *my* boyfriend, you know~’

’Hehe!’

Zheng Yanfei’s arm, linked with Lin Shen’s, tightened. Her beautiful eyes were overflowing with endless affection and love, threatening to spill over.

Clearly, her affection for Lin Shen had reached an unprecedented height.

It could no longer even be called "love," but rather the admiration and submission of a subordinate to a superior.

Zheng Yanfei was utterly and completely captivated by Lin Shen’s personal Charm.

Of course, Lin Shen noticed the little girl’s increasingly clingy gaze. He figured he’d made enough progress and chuckled to the people around them.

"Sorry, everyone, it’s getting a little late. I have to take Feifei back to school. Let’s chat again next time."

"Okay."

Huang Jie said with a beaming smile.

"If you come again, it’ll be on the house."

"That won’t be necessary."

Lin Shen smiled and waved his hand, then left Pine Drink with Zheng Yanfei on his arm.

While waiting for the designated driver, she could no longer contain the feelings bursting inside her. She threw her arms around Lin Shen’s waist from the front, pressing her delicate body tightly against his as she cooed.

"Darling, I had no idea you could play the guitar! And you even sing so beautifully! You’re so amazing~ I admire you so much."

"That’s just the tip of the iceberg of what I can do."

In front of others, Lin Shen would deliberately maintain his modesty.

But for someone like the little girl, with her attraction to the powerful, he had to fully display his "boyfriend power."

So, Lin Shen pulled Zheng Yanfei into his arms, wrapping a hand around her slender waist as he abruptly changed the subject.

"Aren’t you curious about my relationship with the girl who lent me her guitar?"

"Not curious."

Zheng Yanfei cooed, burying her face deep in Lin Shen’s chest.

"I can tell that you and her are just friends with a shared hobby. And even if you were close, I’m not in any position to blame you for anything. After all, I’m the other woman!"

Hm?

Lin Shen was a bit surprised. Zheng Yanfei’s understanding of her own position was quite clear; you could even say she saw their relationship for what it was.

Her obedient and docile manner warmed Lin Shen’s heart, and he affectionately pinched her soft cheek.

"You’re not sad?"

"Not sad."

Zheng Yanfei shook her head. She stood on her tiptoes and began affectionately kissing Lin Shen’s cheek over and over, as if no one else was around.

"Darling, you’re so good to me, I’m already completely satisfied! As long as you don’t get tired of me, I’m willing to be your other woman forever!"