Zhong Yi stopped her electric scooter, not expecting Lin Hengchuan to appear behind her like a lingering ghost, grabbing her arm and startling her into struggling violently.
“Let go of me! Lin Hengchuan, what do you think you’re doing?”
“Who was that man? Who did you sleep with?” Lin Hengchuan was furious. Zhong Yi had actually been secretly hooking up with another man behind his back, and he hadn’t even touched her yet.
Zhong Yi pushed him away forcefully. “Are you insane? What does it have to do with you? I broke up with you. You have no right to meddle in my affairs anymore.”
“Lin Hengchuan, let’s part on good terms. Don’t make things so messy that no one can save face.”
Zhong Yi turned to leave but was forcefully grabbed again by Lin Hengchuan.
“Zhong Yi, I chased you for over half a year, stayed faithful for you, and spent so much time and effort on you. You think you can just break up with me like that? It’s not that easy.”
“At least let me sleep with you once, until I’m satisfied!”
Lin Hengchuan was wealthy, and women had always flocked to him, orbiting around him. This was the first time he had pursued a woman, and he hadn’t even slept with her after finally winning her over. How could he possibly accept it?
The disparity in strength between men and women was vast, and Zhong Yi’s feeble resistance was quickly overpowered as Lin Hengchuan dragged her toward his car.
Zhong Yi screamed for help.
Unfortunately, no one came to her aid in the immediate vicinity.
Zhong Yi clung desperately to the door, resisting.
Suddenly, a figure rushed over and punched Lin Hengchuan in the stomach. Lin Hengchuan let out a pained cry and released his grip.
As soon as she was freed, Zhong Yi hurriedly hid behind a nearby tree, her heart pounding in her throat as she breathed nervously.
“Who the hell are you? Let go… Ah, stop hitting me, stop hitting me…”
Lin Hengchuan had been arrogant at first, but after being held down and solidly punched a few times, he could only beg for mercy.
Jin Chen exercised and worked out regularly, and his strikes were precise and ruthless. Lin Hengchuan, a flashy playboy who only knew how to indulge in pleasure, had no chance to fight back and was beaten until he lay on the ground, unable to stand up.
“I’m the one who slept with her. Got a problem with that?”
Jin Chen stepped on his chest, looking down at him with a disdainful gaze as if he were trash on the ground.
“Mr. Jin…”
No matter how arrogant Lin Hengchuan was, his family was at best upper-middle class, incomparable to Jin Corporation.
The Jin family was a century-old dynasty, a true aristocratic family, and Jin Chen was the only son. The vast commercial empire of Jin Corporation would be his after the old chairman retired.
Though young, Jin Chen had a sharp and keen investment vision, strong capabilities, and a tough approach, giving him every reason to be proud.
A hundred Lin Hengchuans combined wouldn’t be worth a glance in his eyes.
“No, no, Mr. Jin, I won’t dare anymore,” Lin Hengchuan said meekly.
Jin Chen kicked him. “Get lost, and don’t bother her again.”
“Okay, I won’t dare anymore.”
Lin Hengchuan slunk away in his car.
The parking lot fell silent.
Zhong Yi emerged from behind the tree and walked up to Jin Chen, bowing deeply. “Mr. Jin, thank you.”
Jin Chen disdainfully brushed the wrinkles from his clothes as if they were contaminated with something dirty. “Secretary Zhong, your taste is truly terrible. How could you fall for a man like that?”
He delivered a scathing remark without holding back.
Zhong Yi had nothing to say.
Her judgment was indeed poor, blinded by Lin Hengchuan’s act.
Still.
She was genuinely grateful to Jin Chen. Though he was sharp-tongued, at least he had a heart.
However, Zhong Yi was curious. “Mr. Jin, what are you doing here?”
Housing in the capital was expensive, and Zhong Yi lived in the old city district. The residents here were either nine-to-five office workers or elderly people and children.
It didn’t look like a place for business discussions at all.
Jin Chen frowned and said unhappily, “Do I need to explain my schedule to you?”
“…”
A proud and arrogant CEO.
So difficult to communicate with.
Zhong Yi knew when to bend and when to stand firm. She smiled and flattered him, “This whole area is your territory. You can go wherever you want, and no one has the right to question you.”
“Mr. Jin, I won’t disturb you any further. I’ll take my leave now.”
“Wait.” Jin Chen’s face darkened. “When did I say you could leave?”
Zhong Yi turned back and continued smiling. “Mr. Jin, do you have any other instructions?”
Jin Chen was in a bad mood, and his tone was slightly harsh. “I need to wash my hands. Take me upstairs.”
Wash his hands.
Zhong Yi scanned the area and pointed to a faucet not far behind him. “There’s a faucet right there, Mr. Jin. You can wash your hands there.”
Just then, a dog walked over, lifted its leg, and relieved itself.
Jin Chen’s face instantly darkened. “You want me to wash my hands in a place like that? Secretary Zhong, do you not want to keep your job?”
Zhong Yi: “…”
So hard to please.
A little urine could just be rinsed off with water.
Zhong Yi had no choice but to brace herself and say, “Well, Mr. Jin, if you don’t mind, you could come to my place…”
“Let’s go.” Before she could finish, Jin Chen strode ahead toward the stairwell.
Zhong Yi’s apartment was a one-bedroom unit.
Thirty square meters.
Tidy and clean.
But from the moment Jin Chen stepped inside, his frown never eased. “Secretary Zhong, is this a slum? Your home isn’t even as big as one of my bathrooms.”
It was hurtful and insulting.
Zhong Yi felt like crying but had no tears. “…Mr. Jin, didn’t you want to wash your hands?”
Jin Chen turned and headed to the bathroom.
On the sink sat a pink basin containing a piece of lingerie—a black lace set.
It was what Zhong Yi had changed out of the night before, planning to wash it after work. Living alone, she was usually casual about where she left her personal belongings.
Today, with the big boss making an unexpected visit, she had completely forgotten about it. Her face flushed red as she hurriedly carried the basin away, feeling so embarrassed she could dig a hole with her toes. “Mr. Jin, you can wash up now.”
Jin Chen didn’t say a word, but the tips of his ears turned slightly red. He pretended nothing was out of the ordinary as he washed his hands.
After he finished, Zhong Yi eagerly handed him a paper towel. “Mr. Jin, here’s a towel for your hands.”
Jin Chen took it and surveyed her room. “Is it even possible to live in such a small space?”
Zhong Yi: “I’ve lived here for two years.”
Jin Chen didn’t comment further for the moment.
Her room was cozy and tidy, giving off a warm feeling.
Seeing that Jin Chen showed no intention of leaving, Zhong Yi invited him to sit on the sofa and rest while she went to pour him a glass of water.
But her foot suddenly caught on the leg of the table, causing her to stumble forward. Not only did she fall right between his legs, but the cup also landed perfectly upside down on his crotch, soaking a large area.
Damn!!
“Mr. Jin, I’m so sorry, I didn’t mean to. Let me dry it for you right away.”
In her panic, Zhong Yi didn’t think much. She grabbed a nearby blanket and began frantically wiping, only making the wet spot spread even more.