Chapter 60
Back at the hotel, Chu Qingchan and Chu Fengyi went back to rest first, while Xu Lin came over to Ms. Yes side. He needed to use a computer because, currently, he could only write articles on a computer; his phone doesnt support it. So, he had to come over to borrow someone elses computer.
He thinks the payment for this public welfare short film would be around 8,000 to 9,000 RMB, so he can really buy a laptop with it, which would be useful for future outings.
What would you like to drink? I have red wine, juice, and cola here.
Juice, please, Xu Lin said, his eyes fixed on the screen as he edited the article.
Ms. Ye poured the juice, then gently placed the cup on the table when she saw Xu Lin deeply focused on typing. She then sat beside him, holding her own cup, sipping hot water, and wondering what genre his novel was.
But just silently being watched like this, Xu Lin found himself writing slower and slower. After all, its one thing to write on your own, but its another thing when someone is watching; it suddenly feels awkward.
Um, Ms. Ye, could you not look at me like that? Its making me quite nervous.
Haha, youre not my employee. If you were slacking off at work, Id naturally make you nervous. What are you nervous about?
Its just nothing. Xu Lin didnt know how to respond, so he took a sip of juice and started typing again, saving his draft. After all, he had been lazy lately, only having a few drafts saved. He doesnt know if the filming schedule for the next few days will be busy or not, so it might be good to prepare some in advance.
After writing for a few more minutes, with the scent of a mature woman lingering around his nose and being constantly stared at by the other party, he finally couldnt continue.
Whats wrong?
Sigh My thoughts are a bit unclear. Ill take a short break.
I cant possibly use your computer and say I cant continue writing because youre looking at me, right?
I see. Lets chat for a bit.
Its my honour to chat with someone like you, a big boss.
What big boss? Im just a commander-in-chief who was pushed onto the stage.
Without any capable subordinates, thats why I have to travel all over the country myself.
Xu Lin nodded. Taking over a struggling company at the age of twenty-something, he couldnt imagine the pressure.
Is Shaoyao asleep?
She played all day today, and shes tired. She really likes you. Ive never seen her so close to someone, let alone a stranger.
I didnt do anything special; I just treated her like an ordinary little girl.
Maybe its because you treated her as an ordinary girl, not as Ye Fanlengs child, not as my grandfathers great-granddaughter.
Children from wealthy families also have troubles and difficulties, huh~
Xu Lin, the two by your side are not just ordinary wealthy people. They should have more troubles than me and Jiangli.
Well, fortunately, Im just an ordinary person.
An ordinary person flirting with two rich young ladies?
Ms. Ye, dont tease me; my father-in-law will come to chop me up.
Haha, but since you call him father-in-law, which one do you like?
Well this Xu Lin definitely meant Chu Qingchan. After all, they had known each other for a long time, and besides, he liked Chu Qingchans personality of being cool on the outside but warm on the inside. Chu Fengyi, on the other hand, had been harsh with him from the start, speaking unpleasantly, but after becoming his teacher, she also taught him seriously, and as a teacher, she was also very serious.
Xu Lins changed his view of her quite a bit, but theres still no element of liking. Thats why hes never actively tried to increase her favorability for him.
But this afternoon, since archery, hes been feeling that Chu Fengyi isnt quite right, and he himself feels a bit off too. Hes not so indifferent towards her anymore.
Clearly, shes just an ordinary girl with a beautiful face and an average figure, but now it feels different and strange
Whats wrong? Both of them?
Cough, I wouldnt dare. Im just a high school student now; my love is studying. What about you, Ms. Ye?
Xu Lin also quickly changed the subject and handed back the revolver with a bullet in it.
You rascal, I want to find someone too, but theres no suitable candidate.
Really, no suitable one? With Ms. Yes conditions, if those who come to pursue you were lined up, theyd reach the university town over there.
Dont flatter; there arent really many people pursuing me. Besides Zhang, who is serious, theres just him; the others haha, theyre not even close to him.
Ordinary people dare not come near me; those with a bit of power are mostly married; they want lovers, not wives.
The rest are just various second-generation rich kids with some family background; they saw I have a daughter and were quite discouraged.
Now its just Zhang Qingzhen; hes inherited all the family property; he doesnt need to worry about anything; hes living carefree.
We also have a teacher-student relationship at a certain level; weve known each other for a long time, so naturally, his pursuit of me is the most obvious.
I see, Ms. Ye is still young anyway; take it slow.
Im not young anymore; Im 31 this year; soon it will be 14 and Ill be 32. sigh~ The most suitable age for women to give birth is 26 to 30 years old.
[T/N: Maybe 14 is the date here.]
Speaking of Shaoyao, Xu Lin said, but then seemed to understand something.
I wont hide it from you; Shaoyao is not my biological daughter; she is my fathers.
Suddenly, Xu Lins head exploded. Could it be true? They look like mother and daughter, but theyre actually sisters. Can it be this melodramatic?
But luckily, Ye Fanlengs next words relieved him slightly.
My father was in charge of personnel at the time, notorious for bullying newcomers, one of whom was a single mother.
Due to work reasons, my father was overseeing about a dozen people, and he scolded her for over half an hour.
That night, she went out for a drink to vent, and on her way back home, she had an accident. When my grandfather found out about it, he scolded my father severely and then sent someone to the female employees home.
We found out she had a daughter, not even a year old, who had been temporarily cared for by the womans mother, but her mother wasnt in good health either.
My grandfather was prepared to give some money to help the child, but at that time, I felt like I wouldnt get married in the future. In a moment of impulse, I went over there directly and discussed adoption.
In the end, through my persuasion or perhaps influenced by money, the other party chose to give the child to me, and that child is Jiang Li.
After speaking, her breathing became slightly rapid, and then she took a sip of water and continued.
But Im not a responsible mother. I didnt have the consciousness of being a mother. After my grandfather passed away, I understood this even more.
Because of my incompetence, Jiang Li didnt enjoy maternal love. She didnt have a father either, nor did she experience the love of relatives. I myself have lost what little family I had.
Ye Fanlengs tone became increasingly heavy, but Xu Lin didnt interrupt her; she just continued to listen quietly.
So after this first shot from the company is completed, I feel like I need to spend more time with Shao Yao as a mother!
Well, Shao Yao loves you too; shes just not very good at expressing it, and you, President Ye, arent either.
I know; thats why I hope in the future I can be a responsible mother.
Alright, Ill leave now. I will come back to write when youre free tomorrow; until when will you be here?
Im leaving the day after tomorrow. I might be out during the day; Shao Yao will be in the room; just come directly.
Xu Lin finished the remaining juice in one gulp, got up to leave, and Ye Fanleng immediately stood up to see him off.
Xu Lin waved his hand. Ill go up by myself, President Ye, take good rest, and take Shao Yao out for a parent-child dinner tonight.
Ye Fanleng nodded and also stood up with him. Xu Lin then noticed she had changed into what seemed to be pyjamas.
Like smooth ice, the fabric slid down her skin due to her excellent figure, appearing as if it were a tight-fitting outfit. The gem pendant around her neck dangled onto her chest, eventually disappearing between the snow-capped mountains.
He couldnt help but let his eyes linger for a moment. He swallowed hard, but the next second, he pinched himself hard, quickly opened the door, and rushed out!
Seeing Xu Lin rush out, Ye Fanleng was also startled, then glanced down at herself, understanding what had happened.
Hmph~ It seems Im not completely without desires after all. But Im also a bad woman. I knew he was coming, so I changed into this outfit.
What was I thinking? Im just an old woman, after all. Ye Fanleng! Youre still the CEO of a company, a mother You cant let desire control you.
With movements not befitting her age, she lightly patted her cheek, then opened her phone.
Hello, is this Yuan Qing, the person in charge at Jinling? Ill come by tomorrow to pick up a laptop. Please prepare a good one for me.
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