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Chapter 81 Tang Xin is completely confused

Chapter 80 Tang Xin is completely confused

After taking Wu Daqiang a few steps out of the city company, the old man collapsed on the roadside clutching his stomach, complaining that he was too hungry to walk, clearly throwing a tantrum.

Lin Chen and Tang Xin hadn't eaten lunch, so they didn't bother arguing with him and simply turned into a nearby restaurant, ordering three or four dishes.

Wu Daqiang was really hungry. He ate rice like he was grabbing it. He hadn't stopped eating after three bowls. Judging from his posture, he could finish ten more bowls. Lin Chen simply added two more main dishes to make sure he had enough to eat and wouldn't cause any more trouble.

We had only eaten half of the food when a commotion suddenly broke out outside.

It turned out that a fruit vendor outside the restaurant was being chased away by the restaurant owner, who said he was blocking their business.

The vendor was naturally indignant and argued with the owner, roughly saying that he hadn't made any money and that the road was so wide, and the owner hadn't blocked his doorway or anything like that.

The boss, of course, ignored his excuses and told him to leave.

The vendor got impatient and cursed something like "beast," which angered the owner, who then kicked him so hard that it overturned his fruit tricycle.

The truck overturned, and a whole load of apples and pears rolled off, scattering across the road. Cars and trucks passing by couldn't get out of the way in time, and with a series of thuds, a large batch of fresh fruit was completely smashed.

When the vendor saw that his fruit was gone, he frantically tried to grab the owner. The owner naturally turned around and shoved him, knocking him to the ground. He spat at the vendor and angrily cursed, "You dare to lay a hand on me? You want to die?"

The vendor pretended to be seriously injured and refused to get up. He lay in the middle of the road, wailing and cursing. Passersby, unaware of what was going on, gathered around and secretly picked up a few pieces of fruit.

As a result, the entire street instantly descended into chaos, completely blocked, with car horns and arguments mingling together.

Just then, the police arrived, spoke to both sides, and asked everyone to back down and disperse.

The vendor sadly picks up fruit.

Tang Xin: "The boss is wrong, but the vendor is not innocent either. He doesn't set up his stall in the designated area, not only occupying the motor vehicle lane, but also creating a lot of garbage and blocking other people from doing business."

Wu Daqiang glared at him, his tone sharp: "You and this boss are the same kind of people, outwardly respectable but inwardly filthy, all in cahoots."

Tang Xin opened her mouth, but the words she wanted to say stuck in her throat. After a long while, she managed to choke out, "Does that mean poor people don't have to follow the rules?"

Looking at Wu Daqiang's stubbornness, Lin Chen suddenly remembered the domineering village chief in the Balu Project. The helplessness of the lower class is hard for ordinary people to understand. Lin Chen had spent ten years in the township and knew these people to some extent.

Perhaps this society is not yet civilized enough to solve everything by reasoning, but the prerequisite is that you must have the heart to solve problems and serve the people.

After finishing his meal, Wu Daqiang said he wouldn't go back to the village; he was going to the hospital to see his sick grandson.

Lin Chen and Tang Xin took him to the hospital and learned that the old man's grandson had a serious lung disease and should have had surgery long ago, but they had been putting it off because they didn't have the money. The child's face was turning blue from the strain, and he was curled up in the corner of the hospital bed, looking very pitiful.

The child's parents divorced early on, and neither of them could take care of the child. This world is just so messed up; tragedies always seem to befall the poor.

Without much thought, Lin Chen took out 10,000 yuan from his wallet and handed it to him, telling him to arrange surgery for his child first.

Wu Daqiang was so tough when he was beaten up at the city company that he didn't shed a single tear, but now he couldn't hold back anymore. Tears streamed down his face as he grabbed Lin Chen's hand and kept thanking him, his voice trembling uncontrollably.

After leaving the hospital, Tang Xin said to Lin Chen, "When the city company gives the money, I will transfer 10,000 to you first."

After hearing this, Lin Chen said calmly, "No need, just give them all to Wu Daqiang."

Tang Xin was stunned, staring at Lin Chen with a look of surprise: "Are you sure? Ten thousand yuan, your monthly salary is only five thousand."

"Yes, I'm sure." Lin Chen nodded. This amount of money was indeed a drop in the ocean for him.

Tang Xin looked into Lin Chen's eyes, her gaze filled with an unfathomable complexity, probably because she hadn't expected Lin Chen to agree so readily.

I understand this man less and less. Is it love or kindness?

The two returned to Suicheng at around 1 a.m.

I'm exhausted and tired.

When Tang Xin was dropped off at her doorstep, she belatedly realized that she had left her house keys at the company in her haste to leave.

But if I go back to the company to get the keys at this time, the security guards will be asleep, and it will definitely be another endless ordeal. By the time I get back to take a shower, it will probably be dawn.

Tang Xin stood downstairs, her brows furrowed, looking extremely troubled.

Seeing her hesitation, Lin Chen casually suggested, "How about you come stay at my place for the night?"

It was just a polite gesture.

Upon hearing this, Tang Xin looked up at Lin Chen abruptly, her cheeks instantly turning bright red. She stammered, "You...you? Haven't you always lived in the company dormitory?" She didn't know that Lin Chen had already bought a villa.

Lin Chen didn't explain much, only saying, "I moved to Yujing Manor a few months ago. It's right across the street, which is quite convenient."

Indeed, their places were only one street apart, but they were worlds apart.

Tang Xin's eyes widened in surprise, her mouth agape. When she was buying a house, she had looked at Yujing Manor, which was full of large apartments at ridiculously high prices. She couldn't bring herself to buy it, so she settled for Yongfu Garden across the street, a decision she had always regretted.

She knew the prices of apartments in Yujing Manor better than anyone else; one apartment there was worth several years' salary for her. Lin Chen, who had kept quiet all this time, had actually already moved into a house that she had never even dared to dream of before.

But is it okay to stay at his house? What if something happens?

Seeing that Tang Xin was still hesitating, Lin Chen said again, "My house is very big, with many rooms. I live alone, so you don't need to feel awkward."

"Alright then." Tang Xin nodded hesitantly. She didn't know why she agreed; perhaps it was because the two of them had already become very close.

When Tang Xin was actually taken to the villa area, she was completely dumbfounded, so surprised that her full breasts seemed about to burst.

"Lin Chen, you live alone in a big villa?"

Lin Chen nodded, and the door opened with facial recognition. Tang Xin already felt damp all over.

Once inside, Tang Xin looked around like a naive child, her fingers constantly touching the sofa armrest. Her eyes held a mixture of envy and resentment, as she wondered why Lin Chen deserved to live in such a nice house.

"Please sit wherever you like. There's water, drinks, and fruit in the fridge. Help yourself if you want to eat."

Lin Chen took off his coat and threw it on the sofa. He leaned back on the sofa, looking tired, and spoke casually, without any intention of showing off.

She finally understood why this guy could be so arrogant and talk so recklessly at the company; this was probably his confidence—he was hiding it very well.

Looks like he's just here to coast along.

Tang Xin sat awkwardly on the edge of the sofa, drinking water, her eyes darting around. She felt the house was ridiculously big, and the more she looked, the more uncomfortable she felt. If she had gritted her teeth back then, she wouldn't have made it this far.

While she was lost in thought, Lin Chen glanced up at her and said, "Director Tang, the bathroom is over there. Why don't you take a shower first and change into some clean clothes so you'll feel more comfortable? I'll find one of my clothes for you to wear as pajamas. You don't mind, do you?"

"Okay."

For some reason, Tang Xin's cheeks flushed slightly. When she looked up and met Lin Chen's gaze, her heart skipped a beat.

Lin Chen turned around and went into the room to find clothes. For some reason, he found a loose white jersey. The image of her wearing this jersey flashed through his mind. His Adam's apple bobbed, and he took the jersey and went out.

I even started imagining how sexy she would look in that dress.

That's terrible.

Lin Chen took out the jersey and handed it to her: "Director Tang, I've never worn this jersey before, and it's quite loose and breathable. Why don't you wear this one?"

Tang Xin looked at the jersey for a while, then looked up at the ward, bit her red lips, and whispered "okay." She then picked up the jersey and headed to the bathroom, her neck and ears burning.

Hot water gushed through the bathroom, and steam quickly filled the air. Tang Xin slowly washed and touched herself, feeling refreshed and much of her fatigue dissipated. But halfway through her wash, she realized she had no towel.

She stood there, the hot water trickling down her skin. Looking at her flushed cheeks through the mist, she touched them and muttered to herself, "I'm a bit older, but not bad. This Lin Chen, he didn't do it on purpose, did he?"

Tang Xin bit her lip, seemingly making a decision, and softly called out towards the door, "Lin Chen, Lin Chen."

A deep voice came from outside the door: "Director Tang, what's wrong?"

Tang Xin's voice was barely audible, tinged with a hint of shyness: "I don't have a towel. Do you have any?"

After saying that, she quickly covered her mouth, her cheeks burning hot enough to fry an egg, the tips of her ears turning bright red, and her breathing becoming rapid, as if afraid that the people outside the door would laugh at her.

"Wait a moment."

Soon, Lin Chen's magnetic voice came again: "Here's a towel."

Tang Xin hugged the dumpling, held her breath, and carefully opened the door a crack. She reached for the towel by the door, and as soon as her fingertips touched the soft fabric, she met Lin Chen's burning gaze from outside the door.

With a bang, Tang Xin slammed the bathroom door shut. For some reason, her heart was pounding wildly, as if it was about to jump out of her throat.

Holding the towel, her fingertips were burning hot. Her mind was filled with Lin Chen's gaze from earlier, which made her feel flustered yet also a little expectant. Her blood seemed to be on fire, and even the hot water felt scalding.

After taking a shower, Tang Xin came out. The long hem of her dress covered her upper thighs, but it revealed her two slender, fair legs.

Her hair was wet and draped over her shoulders, her face flushed from just having showered, her eyes were moist, and she had a cold elegance she didn't usually have, along with a touch of tenderness.

When she came out of the bathroom, Lin Chen was sitting on the sofa looking at his phone. Hearing the noise, he looked up and paused when his gaze fell on her. His Adam's apple bobbed involuntarily several times.

The jersey looked amazing on her, highlighting her figure perfectly.

Tang Xin naturally saw it all, feeling both shy and proud.

The main light in the living room wasn't on; only a floor lamp was lit. The warm yellow light shone on the two of them, instantly creating an ambiguous atmosphere. It was as if a faint scent of hormones lingered in the air, making even their breathing feel slightly sticky.

Tang Xin didn't dare look him in the eye. She lowered her head and walked to the sofa, whispering, "Where am I sleeping tonight?"

Lin Chen withdrew his gaze, his voice slightly hoarse: "You can stay anywhere. There are three empty rooms on the first and second floors, no one has lived there. You can stay in whichever one you like."

These words made Tang Xin's body tremble again. With so many empty rooms, he still lives alone?

"Then please go ahead, I'm going in to take a shower."

After Lin Chen finished speaking, he went into the shower room and immediately saw Tang Xin's underwear still on the sink. It was a delicate and exquisite lace-trimmed style.

"Ah, Lin Chen, wait a minute."

"Ah! Lin Chen, wait a minute!" Tang Xin suddenly realized what was happening and rushed in anxiously. She slipped and fell directly into Lin Chen's arms. The jersey was already loose, and Lin Chen's arm just happened to wrap around her waist. His palm touched the soft curve of her skin, and Tang Xin's body instantly stiffened. Her heart was pounding so hard it felt like it was going to jump out of her throat.

She looked up at Lin Chen, her eyes watery, her lips slightly pouting. She wanted to tell Lin Chen to let go, but the words that came out were: "You...you loosen your grip a little."

Lin Chen looked down at her flushed cheeks, a smile playing on his lips, deliberately teasing her: "Director Tang, how about I help you wash up?"

Seeing her embarrassed and annoyed expression, Lin Chen couldn't hold back any longer and lowered his head to kiss her.

Tang Xin's body stiffened for a second, then she completely relaxed and responded to Lin Chen enthusiastically. Her usual aloofness and reserve vanished, leaving only her passionate and unrestrained nature.

If the last time was a drunken escapade, this time it's a complete addiction.

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