Chapter 109: Wang Siling: Let the past be in the past. Right now, I only have feelings for Brother Qi Lin. - The Rich Second-Generation Villain With No Morals

Chapter 109: Wang Siling: Let the past be in the past. Right now, I only have feelings for Brother Qi Lin. "I apologize for letting you witness the family's scandal." Li Jia Ming's words made Yan Yan feel a little sad. She didn't want to talk much with him and directly hung up the phone. After finishing the call, she turned her head and said to Qi Lin with a bitter smile, "Who doesn't deal with trivial matters? But let me tell you, if my child were so ungrateful, I'd already have kicked him out of the house and let him wander as an orphan." Qi Lin smirked and replied, "Poof~" Hearing Qi Lin's humorous comment, Yan Yan, who was feeling down just a moment ago, couldn't help but laugh. Not to mention anything else, with Qi Lin around, it seemed she never had to worry about being unhappy. He often needed just a few words to make others laugh. “After all, he's not my own son. No matter how much I hurt him, there's always a little distance between us.” "But there's no way around it. My husband is getting old and can't have another child; I can only treat him as my own." Yan Yan said softly, unable to hide the melancholy between her brows. Qi Lin was right; every family has its share of difficulties. "Sir, being too old means there's no possibility of more offspring. The son is from his ex-wife; from the sound of it, he's already in his twenties. It's quite a bit to take in." Qi Lin couldn't help but chuckle inwardly. "Sister Yan Yan, I've heard about how beautiful foreign women are; they often just wait for the old husbands to die to inherit their wealth. From your tone, it sounds like your husband won't live much longer—maybe you should marry someone you love?" Every person has a past, and Qi Lin didn't question how Yan Yan ended up marrying an elderly man. But after all, Yan Yan was a beauty, so Qi Lin still offered her a suggestion so she wouldn't waste her time in vain. "Nonsense~" On hearing such a shocking statement, Yan Yan's delicate face froze immediately. If it weren't for Qi Lin saving her life before, she might have slapped anyone else who dared to speak such words. But she could see that Qi Lin truly meant well for her. Yan Yan sighed and explained, “My relationship with my husband is one of mutual respect, and we are very much in love. If not for him, I owe everything to his family.” "I have nothing to repay my husband with other than taking care of our home. As for my happiness, I think I'm happy now." Qi Lin glanced at Yan Yan and noticed the dimness in her beautiful eyes, which clearly revealed she wasn't as relieved as her words suggested. It was indeed laughable—a stunning beauty with an elderly, soon-to-be gone husband, how could one be satisfied? Responsibility, debts, and familial love were suppressing her true emotions. If she could suppress her desires all her life, there was nothing more to say; such a virtuous woman even Qi Lin would admire. But should these desires ever break free, the yearning within her heart could flood out like a tide. Perhaps, as Qi Lin suggested, she might wait for the old man to die, or imitate Pan Jinlian and kill the old man herself, then seek out a love she truly desires. Rose Bay Plaza. One of Jianghan City's largest open squares. Covering an area of 60,000 square meters, it can easily host large events accommodating more than 100,000 people. On their way, since Qi Lin wasn't wearing a shirt, the two went to a mall to buy a T-shirt and a pair of heels. By the time they reached Rose Bay Plaza, it was already nine in the morning. Though it was still morning, seeing the crowd gathered at the square left Yan Yan quite amazed at the scene. And where the crowd gathered, an ultra-luxurious stage had already been set up. Top singers were performing energetically on stage, joined by ten or so fiery dancers shaking to the rhythm. The sight was akin to a top-tier celebrity's solo concert! She roughly estimated that more than 5,000 people had gathered on the plaza. "Is there an event here? Why are there so many people in the morning?" Yan Yan's beautiful eyes turned to Qi Lin. Qi Lin smiled slightly. The "China Lobster Festival" had gained huge publicity through the province's hot news channels. Back in the day, there weren't so many variety shows, and outside of weekends, everyone was glued to the prime-time shows. Most of their time was spent watching tireless repetitive reports on news programs. It could be said that during those three days, Qi Lin's interview was rebroadcast multiple times. The promotional effect was immense. According to Qi Lin's estimation, 5,000 people were just the beginning. By the time the Lobster Festival officially commenced at noon, exceeding 50,000 attendees would be easy, with expectations surpassing 100,000. As for Yan Yan's unfamiliarity with the Lobster Festival, not watching Qi Lin's interview made sense. As the company's deputy general manager, she had many responsibilities and couldn't be expected to follow the news as frequently as ordinary people. "Weren't you curious about why I was in such a hurry?" "Now is the time to reveal the mystery to you." "The first Small Lobster Gourmet Festival in China is held here, and I am the planner of this event. I came here to coordinate and manage the entire event and make arrangements for the grandeur of the next gourmet festival." Qi Lin said with a smile. Yan Yan: "" Upon hearing Qi Lin's words, Yan Yan's beautiful eyes were filled with astonishment. She never imagined that the urgent matter Qi Lin had referred to was organizing a gourmet festival for tens of thousands of people! But Qi Lin seemed only eighteen or nineteen years old! Was it outdated information, or had the times progressed too quickly? Were young people today this talented? "The Small Lobster Gourmet Festival doesn't start until noon at twelve. I'd like to formally invite you, Sister Yan Yan, as a special guest for this event." "Here is the guest seat card. Sister Yan Yan, show this card to the staff, and they will prepare a seat for you." "Alright, I have to get busy now, and won't have time to accompany you. You can walk around first, Sister Yan Yan." Qi Lin handed a plastic card to Yan Yan and then turned to leave. Watching Qi Lin's handsome and upright figure, Yan Yan's beautiful eyes slowly revealed a smile, along with a hint of intrigue. "At that perilous moment, only Qi Lin calmly saved me. Upon reflection, someone with such courage couldn't possibly be ordinary." "Siling, what are you doing? Are you free today?" Separated from Yan Yan, Qi Lin called up Wang Siling. "Brother Qi Lin~" Wang Siling's surprised voice came through the phone. "I’m doing laundry and getting ready to do my homework; I'm not too occupied today." Qi Lin chuckled and said, "Alright, why don't you take the bus to Rose Bay Plaza? I have something I'd like your help with today." "Oh, okay, Brother Qi Lin." "I'll come after I finish hanging the clothes." Wang Siling wiped off the water stains on her fair cheeks, tidying up on the balcony. After ending the call with Wang Siling, Qi Lin pondered for a moment before also calling Chen Shu Yi. "Sister Shu Yi, could you come to Rose Bay Plaza now?" At that moment, Chen Shu Yi was at Rose Bay, 172, directing renovation workers in Qi Lin’s store. Li Jia Ming was also beside her. "Qi Lin, I'm only in charge of remodeling your place; I'm not your servant. You can't just ask me to rush to some unfamiliar place." Chen Shu Yi thought Qi Lin was once again trying to mess with her and found every excuse not to go. She firmly refused. "It's not about the remodeling. Come over now, and we can discuss the amendment of the design blueprint." Qi Lin replied lazily. "Shu Yi, don’t agree to him. If he wanted to amend the blueprint, he'd come over himself. You're clearly uneasy about this," Li Jia Ming, who grew angry at hearing Qi Lin’s voice, tried stopping Chen Shu Yi from going. "Li Jia Ming, how can you speak to a VIP client like this? Do you want to get dismissed again?" Qi Lin said coldly through the phone. Now reconciled with his family and acknowledged as a second-generation rich, Li Jia Ming no longer feared Qi Lin. "Qi Lin, stop threatening me with that; go ahead and complain to the company if you want. Losing this doesn't matter to me anymore. I can now provide Shu Yi with the best life you can’t even dream of." Li Jia Ming was now thoroughly on the outs with Qi Lin. Hearing Li Jia Ming’s firm words puzzled Qi Lin. How had this kid become so assertive suddenly? He claimed to be able to offer Chen Shu Yi the best life, yet did he forget who helped him pay back the two thousand dollars he owed Qi Lin? "Alright, I'll come over now." But to Li Jia Ming's surprise, Chen Shu Yi agreed to Qi Lin's request and hung up the phone. "Shu Yi, don't be afraid of Qi Lin. My family is wealthy now. Even if you lose your job, I can support you. And if you still wish to work, join my company. Why put up with Qi Lin’s antics?" Li Jia Ming anxiously proposed. Chen Shu Yi gave Li Jia Ming a calm glance from her beautiful eyes: "Your family is your business; my family is mine. Don't confuse the two and forget what I told you." "Unless you can land our house in Jianghan City by yourself, I won't agree to be your girlfriend." "Moreover, your deceit upset me greatly. Before I forgive you, I hope you respect my work and personal life." "By the way, your family may not need this job, but I do, as I’ve earned it through my own efforts. Unless I get fired, I won't give up on it so easily." Chen Shu Yi was quite clever. A woman needs independence. If both partners contribute money to buy a house, each having a fair share, even if they quarrel, she has a legitimate reason to maintain her rights. But if she solely relied on Li Jia Ming for a comfortable life, she would lose her working capacity and competitiveness. What happens if Li Jia Ming loses interest? She would have nothing to lean on. Would she end up penniless, thrown out of the house, or pathetically beg for Li Jia Ming's forgiveness? At this moment, Li Jia Ming was speechless. Seeing Chen Shu Yi turn and leave, he angrily clenched his fists and quickly followed. He couldn't let Chen Shu Yi see Qi Lin alone. Rose Bay Plaza. "Brother Qi Lin, I—I’m here. Is there something you need from me?" Wang Siling got off the bus, panting heavily. She had run so quickly that she was a bit exhausted. Qi Lin pinched Wang Siling's cheek playfully and pointed not far away with a smile, "Do you see that mountain of beverages over there? From now on, you're the little lady boss of that beverage mountain. When customers come, you're in charge of collecting the money." "Oh my gosh~" Following the direction Qi Lin was pointing, Wang Siling's eyes widened in disbelief. Stacks of beer, bottled water, and various beverages were piled high, forming a mountain of drinks. Calculating based on boxes containing 20 bottles each, there were at least four or five hundred thousand bottles there. What kind of concept is this? If the average purchase price is 2 yuan per bottle, the cost alone would be over a million. "Brother Qi Lin, can all these drinks really be sold in a short period?" Wang Siling asked, a mix of shock and concern in her voice. "I don't know either. It's up to you guys to shout hard. When the time comes, just grab a loudspeaker and yell to the lobster-eating tourists, 'Seeds, peanuts, bottled water, beer, drink eight-treasure porridge, loosen up!'" Qi Lin laughed. "Pfft~" Hearing Qi Lin's humorous remark, Wang Siling couldn't help but giggle, her laughter ringing clear as chimes. "Yo, Master Lin, I've brought a dozen brothers over. Just tell us what to do." At this moment, Chen Ao Meng and his younger brother came up to Qi Lin. "Yes, it's exactly you!" Wang Siling saw Chen Xue Meng and her face immediately turned pale. She hid behind Qi Lin instinctively. How could she forget that it was Chen Ao Meng and Yu Chen, one of them even had his nose hurt in the incident, who had surrounded her and threatened her, demanding compensation of 10,000 yuan. Seeing Wang Siling, Chen Ao Meng immediately sneered. Judging from her look, it seemed Lin Shao had subdued her. So, Chen Xue Meng didn't hide anything and apologetically rubbed the back of his head before saying to Wang Siling, "Sister-in-law, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to scare you earlier. If this incident embarrassed you, consider this my apology." Wang Siling wasn't foolish. Hearing these words made her realize something. She gazed at Qi Lin with a complex expression. So, this was all orchestrated by Brother Qi Lin behind the scenes. Qi Lin stroked Wang Siling's silky hair and chuckled softly, "Did you think I'd set up a trap to frame you for Yu Chen?" For a moment, Wang Siling's beautiful eyes displayed a mix of emotions. Suddenly, she smiled gently and nestled her head against Qi Lin's chest. "Let the past be the past. What I once thought was meant to be turned out to be a joke. Now, I just want to wholeheartedly appreciate Qi Lin, never let go, and not think about anything else." Who wouldn’t love such an understanding girl? Qi Lin kissed her cheek gently, then indicated Chen Xue Meng and the others with a laugh: "Just instruct them to move some of the drinks. If anyone is disobedient, just let me know." Chen Xue Meng’s face turned serious instantly upon hearing this: "Master Lin, rest assured. If any dog dares to disrespect sister-in-law and cause trouble, I'll be the first to break his legs." Hearing Chen Ao Meng refer to her as sister-in-law, Wang Siling felt a blush creep into her cheeks, though her heart was sweetened. After explaining things to Wang Siling, Qi Lin headed to the back to find his mother, Fang Yuan Yuan. "You little brat, always running around and leaving the mess to your mom. Aren’t you worried about exhausting her?" Fang Yuan Yuan hugged her son, savoring the scent on his cheek. She seemed annoyed, but her pride was evident. "You really are a wastrel—giving away two cars just like that. One's over a million, the other's over four hundred thousand." Fang Yuan Yuan didn't quite believe Qi Lin's words, smiling as she spoke, "With your luck, how often do you stumble upon such beautiful women in need? Why don’t you just say you hit the jackpot?" Even so, Fang Yuan Yuan accepted the crucial step. Qi Lin handed the Beetle's key to Fang Yuan Yuan with a grin, "Mom, don't be fooled by the packed crowd now. If the atmosphere isn't lively, these folks will disperse in no time. You take these car keys and have someone drive the car to the stage. If the enthusiasm wanes, I’ll go for a raffle." "Car keys? Did you bring your dad's Mercedes or Passat?" Qi Lin laughed, "This car isn't ours. I bumped into a beauty, saved her, and as a token of gratitude, she gifted me a Beetle worth over two hundred thousand." Even Fang Yuan Yuan was witnessing such a booming gourmet festival for the first time. By 10 a.m., the number of visitors had reached 20,000. Fang Yuan Yuan's eyes sparkled with a hint of teasing.