Chapter 100#
Yan Heqing’s voice was clearly heard in the quiet corridor.
Lu Muchi’s heart was heavily pricked when he heard the stranger. He suppressed his temper, almost ingratiatingly, “I know you’re still angry. I was negligent that day. I didn’t expect Cheng Jian to be such a bastard. You can be angry with me however you want, but go for the checkup first. Okay?”
No response at all.
Lu Muchi was helpless, so he turned around and leaned against the door, closing his eyes and waiting for the security guard to come.
He laughed in a low voice: “You definitely won’t believe it if I say it, I’ve never been so humble to anyone. You helped my mom escape, and I still couldn’t bear to blame you. I really can’t do anything about you. Give me a clear indication, what will it take for you to go for the checkup?”
Still no response from inside the door.
Yan Heqing had already changed into a white coat and went into another room to do experiments.
Not long after, two security guards rushed over in a hurry.
Lu Muchi didn’t resist and left with the security guards. If there was a conflict, Yan Heqing would definitely be angry again.
Downstairs, Lu Muchi walked straight to the parking space. The two security guards were about to chase him when a man ran over to stop them, whispering a few words. One of the security guards frowned.
“No matter how urgent it is, you can’t break into the experimental building.”
The man nodded repeatedly and said a few more words before the two security guards left.
Lu Muchi got into the car, rolled down the window, and looked at the experimental building not far away.
Since Lin Fengxian contacted him saying Lin Fengzhi had keratoconus, his heart had not been steady for a moment. He was worried that Yan Heqing’s eyes would have problems like Lin Fengzhi’s.
After thinking about it, Lu Muchi took out his phone and dialed Lu Lin’s number.
Lu Lin would have a solution for anything. Lu Muchi wanted to ask him for advice.
The call went through, but no one answered for a long time. Lu Muchi guessed that Lu Lin was in a meeting and didn’t dare to call a second time.
Lu Lin wasn’t in a meeting, but seeing the incoming call, he had no desire to answer.
The secretary was reporting the situation, “Mr. Cheng and his son haven’t left yet.”
Lu Lin’s tone was flat, “Go out.”
As soon as the secretary returned to her workstation, the new secretary leaned over and asked in a low voice: “Really not serving tea and snacks?” She was uneasy, “We’ve left them hanging for two hours, it’s not very good.”
The secretary made a throat-slitting gesture, “They offended President Lu. If we entertain them, then it won’t be good for us.”
The new secretary suddenly realized, and she nodded heavily, “Understood!”
At this time in the reception room, Cheng Jian stood up with a dark face and gritted teeth. Before he could lift his foot, a deep voice sounded beside him. “Sit down.”
“Dad!” Cheng Jian couldn’t hold it back anymore, “Lu Lin is clearly humiliating us!”
Cheng Qingyi certainly knew that Lu Lin was humiliating their father and son. Not seeing guests for two hours, not serving tea, it was rude to the extreme.
But there was no way, the other party was Lu Lin. They could only swallow this obvious loss with a smile.
Cheng Jian was unconvinced, “Dad, what are you afraid of?” He clenched his fists, “Now I’m…” He found it hard to speak, his eyeballs bursting with bloodshot veins, “Why do we still have to beg him!”
“Because he is Lu Lin.” Cheng Qingyi controlled his volume, “Because you are an idiot!”
Cheng Qingyi turned a blind eye to Cheng Jian’s messes, but Cheng Jian ran to fight over a man with Lu Muchi, damaging his lower body, and having old matters dug up by Lu Lin.
This was trying to ruin Cheng Jian and the Cheng Group to death!
Cheng Qingyi’s legal team discussed for a few days. The conclusion was that if it were anyone else, the lawsuit would be easy to win. Without evidence, only witnesses, there were loopholes to exploit.
The problem was that the opponent was ostensibly Meng Yao, but actually Lu Lin.
Lu Lin’s legal team had never been defeated.
“Chairman Cheng.” The lawyer gave advice. “If we can reach a private understanding, there might be room for maneuver, otherwise President Cheng going to jail is probably unavoidable.”
Cheng Qingyi had to swallow his pride and drag Cheng Jian to apologize.
But he didn’t expect Lu Lin to be even more ruthless than the rumors, refusing to see them directly. Even if it was Lu Changcheng, he would have to give him some face when meeting.
When had Cheng Qingyi ever suffered such humiliation? He vented all his anger on Cheng Jian, “If you hadn’t provoked that man, nothing would have happened!”
Cheng Jian gritted his teeth and didn’t dare to refute.
His corpus cavernosum was ruptured beyond repair, unable to erect again. He even had the heart to kill Lu Muchi, but today he was forced by Cheng Qingyi to apologize to Lu Lin. He had never suffered such pain. His facial features twisted into a ball, adding another blood feud on Lu Muchi’s head.
Waiting in the unattended conference room until six o’clock, Cheng Qingyi finally couldn’t wait any longer and went to find the secretary.
The secretary smiled politely, “President Lu left beforehand. If you have something, please make an appointment in advance.” She added, “Our President Lu’s schedule is full until the end of the year. The earliest appointment available is January 5th next year.”
The decency Cheng Qingyi maintained finally collapsed. Lu Lin really didn’t give him any face!
He pulled a long face and said: “Tell your President Lu, we will fight the lawsuit to the end!”
The secretary reported the original words to Lu Lin. Lu Lin hung up the phone, let the driver get off work, and drove to Jing University to pick up Yan Heqing himself.
Approaching the main gate of Jing University, a figure walked out.
Lu Lin’s eye color changed slightly, and he drove past Jing University as if nothing had happened.
Lu Muchi came out and suddenly saw a car driving by. Doubt flashed across his face. That license plate, his uncle?
He took out his phone and dialed Lu Lin’s number, but it was busy. Lu Muchi didn’t think much, cut off the call, and went to a convenience store to buy cigarettes.
Lu Lin was on the phone with Yan Heqing, “Busy?”
It was very quiet on Yan Heqing’s side, “Just finished the experiment, preparing to go back.”
He paused slightly, “I won’t go over today, I have to arrive at the laboratory early tomorrow.”
Lu Lin chuckled, “The fish tank is ready, I still wanted to pick you up to see it.”
Yan Heqing knew that Lu Muchi was still waiting for him outside. He instantly thought of several plans to shake off Lu Muchi, “Send me your address, I’ll go directly.”
Lu Lin laughed low, “I’m on the way, it’s a bit congested, will arrive later. Don’t come out yet.”
Yan Heqing calculated the time, it was enough, “Okay, I’ll do experiments for a while longer.”
……
Hanging up the phone, Lu Lin called Lu Muchi back.
Answered in seconds.
“Uncle.” Lu Muchi just lit a cigarette and subconsciously put it out, “I just saw you passing by, so I called.”
Lu Lin’s tone was indifferent, “I saw you.”
Lu Muchi wasn’t afraid of Lu Lin knowing about Yan Heqing’s existence. Lu Lin wouldn’t care about such trivial matters at all, but he didn’t want to explain either, glossing over it vaguely, “I came to Jing University to find a friend.”
Lu Lin didn’t ask either, changing the topic, “Go to Wending immediately.”
Wending was the law firm Lu Lin cooperated with.
Lu Muchi immediately understood that Lu Lin wanted him to discuss Cheng Jian’s case.
He already knew that Lu Lin intervened to deal with Cheng Jian. His grandfather rarely had a good face, “Your uncle is clear-headed this time, knowing who is the real family.”
Lu Lin didn’t care whether Cheng Jian went to jail or not. Since Cheng Jian dared to target Yan Heqing, he would ruin him. He didn’t care about anything else.
Now that Lu Lin spoke, Lu Muchi dared not disobey. Thinking of Yan Heqing again, he tried to change the time, “Uncle, I have something to do with my friend, can I not…”
“Forty minutes from Jing University. Before seven o’clock, arrive at Lawyer Yang’s office.” Lu Lin hung up the phone.
Lu Muchi pressed his tongue against his back molars. He rubbed his face helplessly, threw the cigarette and the box into the trash can, and walked quickly back to Jing University to get the car.
Getting into the car, Lu Muchi knew Yan Heqing wouldn’t answer his call, so he sent a text message.
[I have something to do and left first. I’ll come pick you up for the checkup tomorrow.]
After sending the message, Lu Muchi dared not delay any longer, started the car and left.
When Yan Heqing saw the text message, he had arrived at the side gate of Jing University. Finding that Lu Muchi wasn’t downstairs, he left the experimental building.
He breathed a sigh of relief and immediately dialed Lu Lin’s number, “Is it still congested? I’m at the side gate.”
This time Lu Lin was really stuck in traffic.
This section of road at Jing University was a one-way street. He had to drive a long way before he could turn around. That road was in rush hour, stuck for a long time without moving.
Lu Lin pressed his temple, “Go back and do experiments for a while longer?”
Yan Heqing went back to do experiments.
Time passed gradually. When Yan Heqing finished, it was already ten o’clock. He took his phone, no missed calls. Only three hours ago, Lu Lin sent a WeChat message, “Come to the parking lot when you’re done.”
He quickly took off his white coat, washed his hands clean, and walked quickly to the parking lot.
It was too late, only a few cars were parked in the parking lot. Lu Lin’s car was visible at a glance.
There was fine sweat on Yan Heqing’s forehead, “Sorry, I forgot the time.” Panting slightly, he got into the car, sat in the passenger seat and fastened his seat belt, “Is it still in time to see the fish tank now?”
Lu Lin took out a handkerchief and gave it to him, “In time, let’s go eat first.”
Yan Heqing naturally hadn’t eaten. He had buried himself in experiments from the afternoon until now. He took the handkerchief to wipe his sweat, “You haven’t eaten yet?”
“Dinner alone is tasteless.” There was a smile in Lu Lin’s eyes.
He used Yan Heqing’s words from the morning to tease him. Yan Heqing paused in his action of wiping sweat, then turned his head while holding the handkerchief. Lu Lin was wondering, then saw a faint pink on his ears.
Actually, the color was very light, but Yan Heqing’s skin was too white, so even a little color was obvious.
Lu Lin’s heart moved, and he started the car and left.
They found a small shop on the roadside to eat casually. The taste was not bad. It was almost eleven o’clock after eating. Yan Heqing confirmed again, “Can we see it if we go now?”
Lu Lin smiled, “We’re already home.”
While waiting for Yan Heqing, Lu Lin had already asked someone to deliver the bookcase fish tank.
Returning to the Jing University family residential area in a few minutes, Lu Lin parked the car steadily. Yan Heqing got out of the car and looked up. What came into view was the warm light coming from the balcony.
This feeling was wonderful, like someone was waiting for you to come home.
Lu Lin got out of the car and saw Yan Heqing’s expression. He guessed his thoughts.
In the middle of the night, there was no one on the road. He went over and held Yan Heqing’s hand, “Let’s go, go home.”
Opening the door, the workers had long left.
The hard decoration ended yesterday. No suspended ceiling was made, only simple plaster lines were pasted. The whole house had no main light. The living room was high and bright, paved with solid wood flooring, feeling very warm and moist to the feet. Yan Heqing took off his shoes and walked barefoot towards the bookcase fish tank that occupied the entire wall.
The fish tank was the size of an 85-inch TV, embedded in the middle of the bookcase. The landscaping was like the real seabed. The background light was on, and two small fish were already swimming in the water, one completely red, and one with only a red head and the rest white.
Yan Heqing’s fingertips landed on the fish tank, bending slightly, focusing on observing the small fish in the tank.
He suddenly understood the meaning of Lu Lin suddenly adding a fish tank.
With these two fish, the house suddenly became vivid.
The sound of the door closing rang out, then Lu Lin walked behind him, turned him around and trapped him between the fish tank and his arms, “Like it?”
Yan Heqing nodded, “Like it.”
Lu Lin smiled, lowered his head and kissed his left ear, “Just now in the parking lot, I wanted to do that.”
Beside Yan Heqing’s ear was the bubbling sound of the oxygen pump in the fish tank. His neck was pressed against the fish tank, feeling slightly cool. Lu Lin’s soft hair occasionally brushed his cheek, with a very faint scent of cedar.
He raised his hand to hug Lu Lin back, closing his eyes peacefully, “Can we go to the hot spring in advance?”
“Of course, when?”
“Now.”