Chapter 50 Second Marriage

◎“If you dare to be with someone else, be prepared for a second marriage.”◎

Lin Yujing glared at him reproachfully, "Don't talk nonsense. If word gets out, it will be hard to explain."

Between them, there are many things that are like invisible shackles, which cannot be easily resolved with just a few words.

Lin Yujing has been trying very hard to restrain herself from indulging in rosy fantasies, which is why she doesn't want Chen Jingshu to say anything suggestive to her.

Chen Jingshu sighed, "He really doesn't understand romance. Don't worry, he's a foreigner, he doesn't know these things."

Lin Yujing pouted, "You're just taking advantage of the fact that they're foreign designers and don't understand the situation in China."

"I did this all because of you," Chen Jingshu muttered to himself as he opened the glass door for her.

"What did I do now?"

"They're too attractive and unwilling to back down, so I have to always be aware of the risks."

Lin Yujing raised an eyebrow, put her hand to her lips and shushed, "Business is important."

After saying that, he entered the multi-functional conference room without looking back.

When everyone saw her and Chen Jingshu enter, they all took their seats.

The design assistant had already placed the paper proposals on each seat in advance.

At the conference table, Lin Yujing's seat was next to Chen Jingshu's, but there was only one proposal on it.

She quickly grabbed the proposal and opened it to find the cover bearing the designer's name—Alan.

Design and art management both fall under the field of fine arts, so they can be considered colleagues.

Before the meeting began, Lin Yujing respectfully shook hands with Alan.

Then, Alan, holding an electronic pen, played the first slide of the presentation.

That's an exterior view of the JING Art Museum.

A modernist art museum that combines Chinese aesthetics, with an overall shape that resembles a round sky and a square earth.

Located outside Hepingmen in Xicheng District, facing the National Centre for the Performing Arts, it offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle, exuding a refined and detached charm.

Alan explained his design philosophy in detail: "In the early stages, I had an in-depth conversation with Mr. Chen. It was Mr. Chen's sincerity that made me travel a long way to come here."

Alan is a designer with niche tastes, and her boyfriend is a very famous writer.

However, because of their love, which was not understood by the world, they were forced to break up. After that, Alan's mental state fluctuated, and his personality became unusually difficult.

It has been three years since he last participated in the design of an art museum.

I agreed to return to work after listening to Chen Jingshu tell me his story with Lin Yujing.

That was a relationship even more tumultuous and full of twists and turns than the one between Alan and her boyfriend.

Alan admires Chen Jingshu's dedication to his relationship and his unwavering love for his wife.

I also want to take this opportunity to go out and see the world, and get back to normal work and life.

"Mr. Chen said that the overall shape of this building is very similar to Mrs. Chen. It looks square and doesn't allow for any mistakes, but it actually has resilience and a flexible circle." Therefore, in Alan's preconceived notion, Lin Yujing would be a woman who looks very capable.

I only realized today when I saw her that she has a pretty face according to mainstream beauty standards.

Rather than being capable and efficient, her first impression is that of a beautiful dodder vine that needs to cling to a tree.

But her eyes detached from her face, holding a cold, even somewhat inhuman emptiness.

She possesses a strong sense of self, and is a woman who is gentle on the outside but firm on the inside.

"Therefore, in terms of the exterior architecture, I used white as the main color and perforated steel panels as the main material. In my opinion, white is a very gentle color that can be compatible with all styles. And the perforated steel panels with round holes look rigid but are transparent."

Lin Yujing's gaze fell on the concept drawing of the art museum on the projection screen.

I thought to myself, rather than saying that Alan is designing cold, impersonal buildings, it would be more accurate to say that he is integrating architecture and people themselves into one, creating a concept pavilion that belongs exclusively to the curator.

But to design a character without ever having met her, one must have heard or read a great deal of information about her.

She is not very famous yet, and opinions about her online are mixed.

There is only one possibility that can summarize her so accurately.

Lin Yujing looked at Chen Jingshu, who was listening intently.

Perhaps sensing her direct and intense gaze, he turned to look at her as well.

"Are you satisfied with this design?" he asked.

Lin Yujing is an insecure person, but at the same time she is extremely arrogant.

No one is ever dissatisfied with themselves.

"I am very satisfied." Not only satisfied with myself, but also satisfied with Chen Jingshu for injecting new vitality into her life.

She was a person who often sailed alone, but fate blessed her by smoothing out all the storms and stumbles of her past years.

"I didn't even know I was as good as Alan described."

Chen Jingshu reached out and tightly enveloped her slender hand with his burning palm. "This is how I see you."

She is the one who stands in his heart.

He possesses the qualities he admires.

Resilient, independent, and clear-headed.

She has her own firm beliefs and bottom line, and her aloofness has become a touching characteristic.

After Alan finished explaining his plan, almost no one offered any further comments.

In the industry, they believe in getting approval on the first draft and don't seek empty fame.

Next, JING Capital's legal department and Alan's team finalized the contract and determined details such as the start date.

Lin Yujing felt a bit stuffy inside the hall, so she quietly slipped out of the crowd and walked out of the lobby.

The cool breeze of early spring gently lifted the hem of her clothes, and the world seemed to brighten up as well.

The next moment, Chen Jingshu strolled out and hugged her from behind.

Lin Yujing was startled and nervously looked around.

"Don't worry, everyone's busy inside looking at the contracts."

"Am I being too irresponsible?" Lin Yujing tilted her head and pressed her face against Chen Jingshu's cheek. "If you only look at the design and decide to make a decision if you like it, then I'll be going to Hoh Xil next week, and I definitely won't be able to oversee the progress and matters of the renovation."

Chen Jingshu held her in his arms, and the two swayed gently in the breeze. "You're the manager, but that doesn't mean you have to do everything yourself. As the investor, it's normal for me to be more involved."

"So, Mr. Chen, you're putting in both money and effort, don't you think it's a bad deal?" Lin Yujing pressed her back against his chest, feeling Chen Jingshu's heartbeat quicken.

"Isn't what I've done for you worthwhile?" He chuckled twice, his hot lips brushing against her ear, his slightly flirtatious tone making her feel as if she were in a hot spring. "But you're Mrs. Chen now, so let's not be formal with each other."

Lin Yujing playfully pushed him away with her elbow, "What you said is really..."

Before she could think of the second half of the sentence, Alan came out with his design team.

“Miss Lin, there’s one more detail I didn’t mention.” Alan smiled, the early spring sunlight giving his blond hair and blue eyes an extra filter. “The name of this art museum is truly romantic.”

"Really?" Lin Yujing subconsciously looked at Chen Jingshu.

In her subconscious, she always felt that JING Art Museum and JING Capital were both branches of Huaren Group.

"Yes! JING should be the 'Jing' in Miss Lin's name."

“Mr. Alan, Mr. Chen’s name also contains the character ‘京’ with the same pinyin.”

Alan immediately shook his head, "No, no, no. What I mean is, I know there's a very romantic saying in China, 'To take my surname and then your name.' JING must be a combination of the two of you."

Lin Yujing nodded and smiled slightly, deciding it was best not to explain too much to Alan.

Chinese characters are profound and complex, and Chen Jingshu has overly romanticized their relationship. If Alan finds out the truth in the future, he will probably make a special trip to China to retract what he said.

“Mr. Chen, am I right?” But Alan was persistent and insisted on getting to the bottom of it.

Chen Jingshu shrugged, smiled, and put his arm around Lin Yujing's waist, stroking her gently and tenderly. "Part of it is right. But the phrase 'using my surname to preface your name' doesn't apply to me and her. Jingjing will always be herself first, and then she will be preceded by other people's titles."

In Chen Jingshu's eyes, she will always be a person of many layers.

Resilience and aloofness are part of her character; independence is the very meaning of her existence.

"Wow, I've learned something new from Mr. Chen today. I look forward to learning more about Chinese culture in the future." After saying this, Alan excitedly bid farewell to the two of them.

After Alan left, only the two of them remained standing side by side in the courtyard of the art museum.

Lin Yujing glanced at Chen Jingshu several times, but still didn't ask the question that was on her mind.

Those tangled little thoughts, carried away by a spring breeze, scattered across the gently rippling lake surface.

"Ask whatever you want." Chen Jingshu saw right through her and brought up the topic himself.

Lin Yujing was indeed curious about the 'JING' that Alan mentioned, but she also felt that even if it was true, it wouldn't benefit their relationship in any way.

It's better to just live like before, carefree and muddled.

"I just want to know how much the renovation contract cost."

Chen Jingshu sneered, "You money-grubber, what exactly is going on in your head?"

"You've already called me a money-grubber, what else could possibly go on in my head?"

Looking at her frank expression, Chen Jingshu sighed and said helplessly, "Can't you just pretend to be more like me?"

Lin Yujing smiled and pouted, teasing him, "President Chen, you really are... a hopeless romantic."

“I don’t like the term ‘love-obsessed’.” Chen Jingshu frowned slightly. “I’m good to you and want your love, not because I’m love-obsessed, but because I love you and that’s why I’m willing to lower my standards again and again and think about everything for you.”

In that instant, Lin Yujing felt a warm current flow through her heart. Everything around them blurred and indistinct, with only each other's figures reflected in their eyes.

However, she wasn't solely swayed by Chen Jingshu's sweet words.

Rather, all these words are based on his actions.

Suddenly, Lin Yujing stood on tiptoe and planted a kiss on his cheek.

Perhaps because it was the first time he had felt her initiative, Chen Jingshu was momentarily stunned.

"You just kissed me?"

"What you said was very nice, so here's a reward."

Those who were secretly pleased couldn't help but smile.

He responded with even more passionate intimacy, embracing Lin Yujing's waist and saying, "A kiss isn't enough for a reward. Come to my place tonight."

Lin Yujing quickly declined, afraid that someone might suddenly come out of the gallery. "No, I have to go back to my studio in a bit. The manuscript I received earlier is in the final stages."

"Then I'll go with you, and we'll go home together after you're done with your work."

"No, thank you..."

Chen Jingshu's expression immediately changed, and he asked, "You didn't hide someone in the studio, did you?"

Lin Yujing: "Who can I hide from!"

"For example, Zhang Jiale."

Lin Yujing also found it strange that Chen Jingshu, who was almost thirty, was arguing with a kid who had just turned twenty every day.

"He's just a kid, why do you always have such a big problem with him?"

Do you know how many people say he's like me when I was a child?

Lin Yujing laughed out loud, and said with a hint of helplessness, "Even the usually arrogant President Chen has moments of insecurity?"

"In the face of emotions, everyone is equal." Chen Jingshu said frankly without feeling embarrassed at all.

"Alright! We'll take my senior to the lab first, then we'll go to the art studio."

"good!"

Chen Jingshu was finally happy, while Lin Yujing clicked her tongue in a particularly melancholy tone.

Chen Jingshu: "What is it now? What did I do that didn't satisfy you?"

Lin Yujing: "I'm not dissatisfied. It's just that I suddenly thought about how we used to argue so much, and I'm amazed at how rare this is now. You're so good to me, it feels a little unreal..."

Like two sensitive hedgehogs, they finally adapted to each other's ways and lived together in gentleness.

"I just listened to the words of a reclusive sage."

"A reclusive master?"

Chen Jingshu leaned down and brought his lips close to her ear, saying in a mystical tone, "A wise man said that a man who listens to his wife will become rich."

Lin Yujing pouted, "I'm not your wife."

I thought he would shut up after being given a cold shower, but to my surprise, he had other things to say today: "It's not my wife who has made me so rich and powerful. If she really were my wife, things would be unbearable!"

"..." These words were too shocking, so Lin Yujing chose to keep quiet.

Why aren't you saying anything?

Lin Yujing crossed her arms, suddenly wanting to tease him, and said with an exaggerated expression, "Wow! That must be because I have an incredibly strong ability to bring good fortune to my husband, just like in those ancient dramas, a phoenix-destined heroine. Whoever I marry, they'll..."

"You're thinking quite a lot." Before she could finish speaking, Chen Jingshu grabbed her chin and interrupted her, "Let me tell you, if you dare to be with someone else, you should prepare for a second marriage."

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