Chapter 10#
When Chu Ziyu arrived at the main hall on the first floor, someone recognized him and squeezed over to get close to him. “Young Master Chu is also here to watch the fun.”
Chu Ziyu didn’t know this person, but it didn’t stop him from asking for information. “Who’s playing?”
The person then told him about the bet between Feng Zhixian and Yan Heqing, and laughed ambiguously a few times.
“Young Master Feng has had his eye on him for a long time. Tonight he will definitely get what he wants.”
Chu Ziyu glanced at Yan Heqing in the crowd, feeling it was a pity. Having lost interest in watching the excitement, he went back upstairs.
“Little Master Yan is pretty good.” Chu Ziyu sighed. “He’s not the same kind of person as them. It’s really a case of a good cabbage being rooted by a pig.”
Xie Yunjie was amused. “I didn’t realize you knew how to pity the fragrance and cherish the jade.”
Chu Ziyu ignored his teasing and looked serious. “I just think…” He took a sip of his drink and didn’t finish the rest of his sentence.
Lu Lin remained silent, gazing calmly at the hall.
Shadows flickered, and the young man stood upright. Even though the colorful lights fell on him, he was still out of place with his surroundings, just like last time.
He was not suitable to appear in a bar.
Xie Yunjie walked back to the sofa and saw Lu Lin still by the window. He called out, “Old Lu?”
Lu Lin didn’t reply.
At this moment downstairs, a purple-tailed dart was stuck in the bullseye of the dartboard.
Feng Zhixian looked back triumphantly.
There were cheers all around, and Feng Zhixian walked towards Yan Heqing with determination.
“Little Yan, why don’t you admit defeat now? Just give me a kiss and we’ll call it even.”
“Yeah, no need to compete, just kiss!” Feng Zhixian’s friends jeered. “Give us a French kiss!”
Yan Heqing picked up a red-tailed dart and nodded slightly. “I’ll still give it a try.”
Feng Zhixian was dazzled by Yan Heqing’s smile and wished he could take him away right now. His heart itched unbearably, and he urged, “Then hurry up.”
Yan Heqing was unhurried. He looked at the dartboard, his eyes changing instantly.
Holding the dart with his thumb and index finger, supporting the middle part with his middle finger, he threw it without hesitation.
Thump.
With a soft sound, the purple-tailed dart in the bullseye was knocked down and replaced by the red-tailed dart.
The scene was quiet for a moment, then applause suddenly erupted.
“Little Master Yan, you’re good! An expert!”
“Little Yan, you’ve been hiding your skills!”
“Hahaha, it’s the first time someone has knocked down Young Master Feng’s dart. Tonight was worth it.”
Feng Zhixian didn’t say a word. He looked at Yan Heqing silently, feeling both depressed and annoyed.
Yan Heqing nodded to the surroundings, then turned back to Feng Zhixian and asked politely, “Can you pay in cash?”
…
In the private room on the second floor, Lu Lin walked back to the sofa.
Tonight Xie Yunjie opened a bottle of 1961 Romanee-Conti and poured a glass for Lu Lin.
“Don’t just drink cocktails, have some red wine.”
Lu Lin didn’t take it. “I’m leaving, I have things to deal with. Put it on my tab tonight.”
“Don’t!” Chu Ziyu quickly stood up. “Knowing you were coming, I specifically didn’t call anyone. If you leave, Old Xie and I will just be staring at each other.”
Xie Yunjie also said, “You really can’t leave tonight. I have news to announce.”
“I’m getting married.”
“!” Chu Ziyu looked shocked. “Someone wants you?!”
Xie Yunjie swirled his wine glass, smiling lazily. “Just had a blind date yesterday. The eldest daughter of the Qiao family. It just so happens that the two groups have a project cooperation, so we hit it off. The wedding date is set for next month.”
Chu Ziyu was speechless. Although he knew this day would come sooner or later, when it really arrived, he couldn’t help but feel sad for his own kind. He patted Xie Yunjie on the shoulder. “Sigh, I guess it’ll be my turn soon. Of the three of us, only President Lu is free.”
Xie Yunjie was amused by him. “He is overly free. I bet he will die alone!”
Lu Lin sat back on the sofa and took the wine.
Chu Ziyu chuckled. “Anyway, President Lu has someone to inherit his empire, so it doesn’t matter. But I heard Little Muchi set up a company himself recently?”
Lu Lin took a sip of wine. “Don’t know about it.”
Chu Ziyu sighed with emotion. “You don’t even pay attention to your only nephew. Besides your career, who else can be in your heart!”
Xie Yunjie suddenly put down his wine glass. “Old Lu, tell us, what kind of heavenly beauty can catch your eye?”
Lu Lin didn’t think much. “Whatever fate brings.”
At 2 AM, the bar was still very lively. Yan Heqing finished mixing the last drink, changed back into his clothes, and got off work on time.
Leaving the bar, the warm air instantly turned into ice knives. Yan Heqing pulled his scarf tight. Just as he was about to leave, Feng Zhixian walked out from the corner and stopped Yan Heqing.
Feng Zhixian had been blocking him here for half an hour in advance.
“Little Yan.” Feng Zhixian observed Yan Heqing’s face. It was a little red, but he couldn’t tell if he was drunk or not. “Where did you learn darts? You play so well.”
Feng Zhixian had drunk a lot, and his breath smelled strongly of alcohol.
Yan Heqing didn’t say anything and walked straight past him.
Seeing that he was leaving, Feng Zhixian hurriedly grabbed his arm, his eyes burning. “Little Yan, you’re too heartless. I like you, I don’t believe you can’t tell.”
At the parking lot exit not far away, a Maybach slowly drove out.
“Stop.” The man in the back seat suddenly spoke.
The driver immediately pulled over to the side of the road.
Lowering the window, Lu Lin looked towards the bar entrance.
Changed into casual clothes, the bartender looked even younger. Small face, small temperament.
Chu Ziyu said he was 18?
Being pulled by Feng Zhixian, Yan Heqing was unhurried. “Feng Zhixian, is this your attitude towards someone you like?”
Hearing Yan Heqing call his name for the first time, Feng Zhixian felt soft and itchy inside. Yan Heqing was completely different from his previous tastes.
Not delicate or soft, didn’t know how to act coquettishly, and had a cold personality. But he just liked it. He was moved the first time he saw Yan Heqing.
It wasn’t just that Yan Heqing had a beautiful face. That cold aloofness that looked down on everyone made Feng Zhixian want to conquer him.
Thinking of Yan Heqing lying under him, flushing only for him, calling only his name.
Feng Zhixian got carried away.
He giggled and let go of Yan Heqing. “Little Yan, don’t be angry. I was just anxious, afraid you would leave.”
“Going home? It’s hard to get a taxi so late at night. I’ll drive you.”
Yan Heqing said lightly, “You’re not afraid of drunk driving, but I cherish my life. Talk to me next time when you’re sober.”
He walked away.
Feng Zhixian pondered Yan Heqing’s words, his eyes lighting up. Did this mean that next time he wasn’t drunk, he could drive him home?
Feng Zhixian didn’t chase after him, shouting at Yan Heqing’s back, “Little Yan, walk slowly! Be safe!”
Lu Lin raised the window. “Let’s go.”
The Maybach hit the road again. Passing a crosswalk, through the window, Lu Lin caught a glimpse of a figure flashing by in his peripheral vision.
Crossing the crosswalk, Yan Heqing waited for a car by the roadside. In the early hours of Christmas morning, there were still quite a few people on the road, and there were flower stalls by the roadside.
In the crowd, Yan Heqing saw a little girl.
In her early teens, wearing a thin jacket, carrying a basket and weaving through the crowd selling flowers.
The flowers she sold were different from others; they were winter sweets. So despite her efforts to sell them all night, she hadn’t sold a single one.
The little girl was very uneasy. She hadn’t earned a single yuan. She would definitely be scolded by her father when she got home. Her little brother needed imported milk powder.
But really no one bought winter sweets.
The little girl found a place with no one around and stood there, lowering her head in fear. She was afraid her father would beat her.
A few seconds later, a pair of black short boots appeared in her field of vision.
A pleasant voice poured down from above. “How much for the winter sweets?”
The little girl looked up in surprise. Under the street light, she saw a very, very beautiful face.
The little girl had never seen such a good-looking person, even better looking than the stars on TV. She stammered nervously, “5, 5 yuan a branch.”
Yan Heqing counted the winter sweets, a total of 20 branches.
He took out two pink banknotes from his pocket and handed them to the little girl. “I’ll take them all.”
The little girl was surprised and panicked. “20 branches only cost 100 yuan. Brother, you paid too much!”
The corners of Yan Heqing’s mouth curled up slightly, and there was a warm smile in his pupils. “Take 100 home to report. Hide the remaining 100 well, it’s your private money.”
The little girl was dazed, didn’t take the flowers, and didn’t dare to take the money.
Yan Heqing took the flowers himself and gently put the two banknotes into the basket. “Go home.”
Yan Heqing walked away holding an armful of winter sweets.
The little girl stared blankly at his back, her eyes suddenly turning red. She raised her sleeve and wiped her eyes vigorously, then carried her basket home.
“Thank you, fairy brother.” She said in her heart.
——
A figure was waiting at the gate of the Lu family’s old mansion. Lin Fengzhi held a gift box in his arms, looking forward frequently.
The temperature was too low, and he was freezing, stomping his feet back and forth to keep warm.
It was so late, why hadn’t Lu Lin come back yet?
Lin Fengzhi couldn’t help thinking wildly. Could it be… he spent the night with someone else?
Lin Fengzhi pursed his lips tightly in grievance.
He kicked the air unhappily.
At this time, headlights shone from ahead. Lin Fengzhi squinted and looked up, identifying the license plate number.
Jing A0000!
It was Lu Lin’s car!
Lin Fengzhi instantly put on a smile. As the Maybach approached the gate, he trotted forward. “Uncle Lu Lin!”
Lu Lin was resting with his eyes closed. Hearing the voice, he looked out the window.
Through the glass, the boy’s eyebrows and eyes looked familiar. The image of the boy in the bar appeared in Lu Lin’s mind.
“Stop the car.” Lu Lin said.
The driver stopped the car steadily.
Lin Fengzhi ran to the car in surprise, bent down, and knocked on the rear window.
Lowering the window, Lu Lin looked into Lin Fengzhi’s eyes. Similar in form, but not in spirit.
He asked faintly, “You are?”
Lin Fengzhi’s smile froze, and a strong sense of grievance welled up. “Uncle Lu Lin, don’t you remember me? I’m Lin Fengzhi, Lu Muchi’s friend.”
Lu Lin nodded. “He hasn’t come back yet.”
He raised the window and said, “Let’s go.”
The Maybach drove into the parking lot.
Lin Fengzhi stayed where he was. It took him a while to react. He turned around to chase the car. “I’m not looking for him, it’s…”
Bang!
He lost his footing and fell. The gift box in his arms also flew out, the lid came off, and a red scarf fell out.
“…” Lin Fengzhi’s eyes immediately turned red with grievance. He lay on the ground without moving, took out his phone, and made a call.
As soon as it connected, Lin Fengzhi cried, “Lu Muchi! Come out for a drink!”
…
At the same time, Yan Heqing arrived home.
20 branches of winter sweets were too many for the vase made of a beverage bottle. Yan Heqing took out the bucket used for fishing, filled it with one-third of water, and put the armful of winter sweets in it.
Not long after, a delicate fragrance floated in the room. Yan Heqing sniffed gently.
A very elegant fragrance.
He took a shower and went to bed.
Before turning off the light, Yan Heqing checked the time, 4:12 AM.
In the original text, at this time, Lu Muchi would know that Lin Fengzhi had someone he liked.
Although he didn’t know yet that person was Lu Lin.
Yan Heqing’s eyelashes fluttered slightly, and he turned off the light to sleep.