Return of the Celestial King

Chapter 86: Chapter 86: Stalking and Secret Photos

"Talk about him?"

Chen Man Ni instinctively frowned, a trace of wariness in her eyes.

She knew Zheng Lin’s personality, of course. He was the type who wouldn’t give up easily.

"Manni, let me show you something first!"

Zheng Lin smiled faintly, pulled out a few photos, and placed them calmly on the table.

Chen Man Ni glanced at him, then casually picked up the photos and looked them over.

But the moment she did, her expression darkened slightly.

She looked through all the photos. There was no doubt they showed Qin Tuo and Han Zilin looking intimate.

Every photo was crystal clear, showing the two of them as close as lovers.

It was clear that Chen Man Ni’s expression had become very strained.

Zheng Lin saw this and was inwardly ecstatic.

Chen Man Ni took a deep breath and put the photos down.

Zheng Lin, reading her expression, seized the opportunity to fan the flames.

"Manni, that girl’s name is Han Zilin. She’s Qin Tuo’s girlfriend."

At his words, Chen Man Ni’s expression soured even more.

Zheng Lin continued to add fuel to the fire:

"And to think you have feelings for this Qin Tuo, yet he already has a girlfriend. He’s clearly been keeping you in the dark. I really feel it’s unfair to you!"

He said this while shaking his head and sighing, putting on a pained expression.

Chen Man Ni asked in a low voice:

"Where did you get these photos?"

Zheng Lin didn’t answer, instead taking the opportunity to confess his feelings to Chen Man Ni.

"Manni, snap out of it! I’m the only man who is worthy of you. This Qin Tuo isn’t worth your affection at all."

Chen Man Ni grabbed the photos, threw them right at Zheng Lin, and demanded with a frosty expression:

"Zheng Lin, you actually dared to have someone follow Qin Tuo, secretly photograph him, and investigate him?"

Zheng Lin’s heart jumped in shock, and he quickly waved his hands in denial.

"No, Manni, you’ve misunderstood me! I just happened to find out that Qin Tuo works at Mani Cosmetics, so I just took a few pictures, that’s all."

Seeing Zheng Lin’s somewhat guilty expression, Chen Man Ni sneered.

"Heh, what does Mani Company have to do with you? How did you know he works there?"

Her question made Zheng Lin even more flustered.

His eyes darted around as he hurriedly explained:

"Manni, it’s not what you think. I have a friend who happens to work there. He took these pictures by chance and just sent them to me."

Chen Man Ni asked with a wry smile:

"Is that really so?"

Zheng Lin nodded firmly.

"Yes, Manni. I didn’t intentionally track and investigate that kid. He just went too far and exposed himself."

But who would have thought that Chen Man Ni would suddenly stand up and slap him hard across the face.

SLAP!

The slap stunned Zheng Lin completely.

"Manni, you’d actually hit me for that kid?"

Zheng Lin clutched his face in disbelief.

Chen Man Ni said coldly:

"I’m warning you. If you dare to secretly photograph Qin Tuo again, it won’t end with just a slap!"

With that, she grabbed her bag and turned to leave in a huff.

Zheng Lin’s face was dark as he watched Chen Man Ni’s retreating back.

’To think she’d hit me for that stinking brat. Just you wait. I’ll prove to you that he isn’t even worthy of carrying my shoes!’

Zheng Lin seethed, grinding his teeth.

After leaving the coffee shop and getting back into her car, Chen Man Ni’s thoughts were in turmoil. She slowly closed her eyes.

The images from the photos surfaced in her mind, impossible to dispel.

After all, the intimate gestures between Qin Tuo and Han Zilin in those photos were incredibly conspicuous.

They looked like a couple in the throes of passion, and it was a dagger to Chen Man Ni’s heart!

’What woman could tolerate something like this happening?’

"Qin Tuo, oh, Qin Tuo... have you really found someone new?"

Chen Man Ni muttered to herself and took out her phone.

She had to call him and demand a clear explanation of what was going on. Otherwise, her heart would never be at ease.

...

「In the company cafeteria」

Qin Tuo and Han Zilin were eating and chatting.

Han Zilin was very happy, her gaze full of admiration as she looked at Qin Tuo.

"Brother Tu, you’re amazing! Who would have thought you’d actually get that debt collected!"

Qin Tuo laughed.

"It was nothing. I happen to know the boss of the Qian Group, so he settled the account for me as a favor."

Han Zilin clicked her tongue in amazement.

"To think such a coincidence could happen in this world. It seems even heaven is looking out for you."

As she spoke, she suddenly remembered something and couldn’t help but burst out laughing.

"What’s so funny?"

Qin Tuo asked curiously.

Han Zilin said between laughs:

"Brother Tu, you should have seen Manager Wang! He drank that entire half-bucket of water in his office and almost puked on the spot. It was hilarious!"

Qin Tuo sneered.

"He brought it on himself. He just had to oppose me, the snob, always looking down on people."

Despite his words, Han Zilin was still a little worried about Qin Tuo.

"Brother Tu, even though you won this time, aren’t you worried Manager Wang will try to get revenge on you later?"

Qin Tuo said casually:

"Let him. I’m not afraid of his revenge."

But Han Zilin shook her head.

"Brother Tu, he’s a manager, after all. How can you possibly win against him? Why don’t you find a chance to make peace with him?"

Qin Tuo smiled faintly and patted Han Zilin’s head.

"Silly girl, don’t worry. Someone like him is no match for me!"

In Qin Tuo’s eyes, Wang Lei was merely an ant.

Besides, Qin Tuo had no intention of working at this company for long.

He had already notified Long Wu and had him collect all the remaining debts on his behalf.

Right now, Qin Tuo’s most pressing matter was to continue his cultivation and gain enough strength to ascend the legendary Peach Blossom Island before the Mid-Autumn Festival on the fifteenth of the eighth lunar month.

Then, he would see what was hidden behind the great opportunity the old madman had left for him.

Although Qin Tuo seemed full of confidence, a hint of worry still lingered in Han Zilin’s eyes.

After that, Han Zilin was noticeably quieter.

Suddenly, his phone rang. Qin Tuo picked it up and was a little surprised to see who it was.

It was a call from Chen Man Ni, whom he hadn’t heard from in a long time.

As soon as the call connected, Qin Tuo laughed and said:

"Manni, what a surprise! How did a busy woman like you find the time to call me?"

Chen Man Ni demanded directly:

"Qin Tuo, where are you right now?"

Qin Tuo was sharp enough to notice that Chen Man Ni’s tone seemed hostile.

After a moment’s thought, he replied:

"I’m at home. What’s wrong?"

Qin Tuo had to tell a white lie. After all, he didn’t want Chen Man Ni to know he was working at the company she owned.

"Heh, at home, are you?"

From the other end of the line, Chen Man Ni’s voice dripped with coldness and mockery.

"Yeah. Manni, what’s wrong?"

’Qin Tuo was puzzled. Why was Chen Man Ni acting so strange today?’

Chen Man Ni said with a cold laugh,

"Then you just stay at home and enjoy yourself!"

With that, she hung up, leaving Qin Tuo utterly dumbfounded.