Chapter 53 Are you out of your mind?
She genuinely didn't want any further complications before the divorce.
Once she finished dealing with Chi Tianlin, she would be relieved of a worry.
In fact, she could guess why Chi Tianlin approached her.
He and Pei Muye don't get along. If Lin Xiyin and Chi Tianlin get along well, Pei Muye will probably be very unhappy.
Regardless of whether he likes Lin Xiyin or not, men still care about their pride.
The location posted by Chi Tianlin is a clubhouse.
Of course, there is more than one high-end club in Haicheng.
But Lin Xiyin remembered that Pei Muyi had been to this club before.
It's said to be a den of iniquity, where some people can spend millions in a single night.
Even though Lin Xiyin married Pei Muye, her life didn't really change.
Pei Muye neither took her on a shopping spree nor gifted her a luxurious island mansion.
The life of a wealthy family is still far removed from her reality.
So she doesn't understand why some people can spend the equivalent of a house's worth of money just by eating, drinking, and having fun.
Someone at the door stopped her and asked if she had an appointment.
Someone rushed over and berated the other man, finally saying, "You dare to stop the people our Master Chi invited!"
He then respectfully led Lin Xiyin to the private room.
Chi Tianlin's men are all very distinctive, just like him; they are arrogant and look down on everyone.
They certainly have the right to be arrogant.
Chi Tianlin sat alone in the spacious private room, looking like an emperor about to ascend the throne.
Upon seeing Lin Xiyin, he waved his hand and said, "Come here."
The private room has a reception area outside and a dining area inside, with a chess and card table next to it.
Lin Xiyin walked over and sat down on the sofa: "I didn't bring anyone with me today."
Chi Tianlin waved his phone: "I didn't bring anyone. Huo Xianyang has already messaged me, telling me to behave myself."
"I didn't tell on you."
Lin Xiyin called Xiao Ruoyi, but didn't mention this matter.
She didn't know how Huo Xianyang knew.
"I know you didn't tell on me," Chi Tianlin explained. "Huo Xianyang texts me every few hours. He seems to care about you quite a bit. So, what's your relationship?"
Lin Xiyin frowned: "What do you mean?"
Chi Tianlin laughed heartily; "I'm just teasing you. I know Huo Xianyang likes Xiao Ruoyi, look how scared you are."
Lin Xiyin felt very uncomfortable: "This joke is not funny at all."
"Why are you so easily amused?"
Lin Xiyin said to him seriously, "President Chi, I know you and Pei Muye don't get along. You're probably trying to embarrass him by approaching me. But there's really no need for that. I don't interfere in your men's affairs. Besides, to Pei Muye, I may only have the title of his wife, and we're getting a divorce anyway."
"To be honest, that was indeed my initial thought." Chi Tianlin took out a cigarette. "Do you mind?"
Lin Xiyin said directly, "I mind."
Chi Tianlin smiled and put the cigarette back.
He continued, "Who does Pei Muye think he is, that I would specifically target him? What, have you been branded with his name? Do you belong to him? Can't I be friends with you? Who the hell made that rule?"
Chi Tianlin's words and actions clearly showed disrespect for Pei Muye.
Lin Xiyin acted as if she hadn't heard anything.
She said, "But in fact, if I weren't Pei Muye's wife, you wouldn't have taken the initiative to strike up a conversation with me."
“No way,” Chi Tianlin laughed. “I’ll strike up a conversation whenever I see a beautiful woman.”
Lin Xiyin fell silent.
Chi Tianlin asked her, "What's the plan?"
Lin Xiyin glanced at him.
He added, "About the divorce."
Lin Xiyin said, "I don't have any plans. If nothing unexpected happens, I will get a divorce after the New Year."
"Do you need my help?"
"What kind of help?"
"I'll help you ask Pei Muye for more money."
Lin Xiyin shook her head: "I don't want anything."
Chi Tianlin was stunned for a moment, thinking he had misheard: "What?"
“I’ll leave with nothing,” Lin Xiyin said. “Those things weren’t mine to begin with.”
"You're stupid..." The last word was too harsh for Chi Tianlin to say.
He chuckled: "Are you out of your mind? You were married to Pei Muyi for years, and you didn't ask for money after the divorce. What, you want him to sleep with you for free?"
Lin Xiyin stood up, said nothing, and walked away.
Chi Tianlin belatedly realized he had said the wrong thing and quickly got up to chase after him.
Lin Xiyin had already opened the door, but Chi Tianlin, taking advantage of his height, reached out and closed it again behind her.
Lin Xiyin turned around and shouted angrily, "What are you doing!"
Chi Tianlin's hand was still on the door panel, and in this posture, it looked as if Lin Xiyin had been pinned against the wall.
But soon, he realized something was wrong, lowered his arm, and awkwardly touched his nose.
Lin Xiyin turned to leave again.
"sorry."
Chi Tianlin's voice came from behind.
Lin Xiyin was taken aback.
Chi Tianlin added, "I didn't mean to insult you. I just... my mouth doesn't listen to me. Sometimes I say things that I don't even like to hear myself."
Lin Xiyin didn't believe it.
Everyone is an egoist.
No one dislikes themselves.
How could Chi Tianlin not know what he was going to say?
There's no such thing as being outspoken or speaking without thinking.
Since the words have been spoken, it's clear that the thought was there.
But she didn't expect Chi Tianlin to apologize.
She thought that someone as arrogant and conceited as him wouldn't even know how to pronounce the words "sorry".
"It's nothing." Lin Xiyin didn't care. "Chi Tianlin, I'm not playing with you anymore. I can't afford to play this game. Do whatever you want. I'm not playing along."
After saying that, she turned to leave.
Chi Tianlin said, "I've already apologized, what more do you want?"
After saying that, he put his hands in his pockets, looked at the sky and the ground but not at Lin Xiyin: "You are the first person I have ever apologized to."
"Should I say that I am honored?" Lin Xiyin smiled sarcastically, "I am flattered."
Chi Tianlin went to see her: "Don't be sarcastic. Anyway... I want to be friends with you, not just because of Pei Muye. It was really an accident to run into you at Huo Xianyang's place. I know that Huo Xianyang likes Xiao Ruoyi, and you are Xiao Ruoyi's best friend. In any case, Huo Xianyang is my brother, and I thought that if we get along well, maybe I can help him pursue her."
Lin Xiyin hadn't expected that Chi Tianlin would have this kind of thought.
"You're really that kind?"
Chi Tianlin raised his hand and swore: "If I'm lying, may I get hit by a car and die when I go out! Besides, he's my cousin. Even though I argue with him and scold him, we're related by blood, and that can't be faked."
Lin Xiyin reluctantly accepted this explanation.
She said, "Then why didn't you say so in the first place? If you want to be friends with someone, you have to at least show your sincerity."
Chi Tianlin touched his nose again: "This isn't... the first time, I'm a little flustered. Come to think of it, I've given you so many firsts. For this reason, please don't be angry, okay?"
To be honest, Lin Xiyin really didn't dare to mess with him.
This man is so unpredictable.
Just because he's easy to talk to now doesn't mean he'll be easy to deal with later.
Lin Xiyin was genuinely afraid that he might do something in a fit of anger.
She said, "I'm not angry, I just feel... we have different paths and different goals."
"Let's make friends, it doesn't have to be so serious." Chi Tianlin tugged at her sleeve and pulled her toward the dining table: "Try the chicken soup here, it's delicious."
Upon hearing his words, Lin Xiyin suddenly felt hungry.
Seeing that she was interested, Chi Tianlin took out the gold-embossed menu and handed it to her: "Take a look and see what you want to eat."
Lin Xiyin didn't stand on ceremony with him and ordered two of her favorites.
Seeing that she wasn't moving, Chi Tianlin ordered four or five more.
Lin Xiyin asked, "Is anyone else coming?"
Chi Tianlin asked, "What, you have reinforcements?"
"There are only the two of us, we can't eat that much."
"We can't finish it all," Chi Tianlin said. "These dishes all taste pretty good, and I wanted you to try them."
“It would be a waste to leave it behind,” Lin Xiyin said. “Three dishes are enough.”
"Don't worry about saving me money..."
"It's not about saving you money," Lin Xiyin said. "We really can't finish it all, so why waste food?"
“There’s no need to argue about this,” Chi Tianlin frowned. “I usually eat four or five dishes when I’m eating alone.”
Lin Xiyin fell silent.
Chi Tianlin looked at her: "Are you like this even when you're with Pei Muyi?"
"What?"
Chi Tianlin raised an eyebrow.
Lin Xiyin said, "So petty?"
Chi Tianlin laughed: "You're so clear about your own position?"
Lin Xiyin said, "Wasting food is shameful."
"Are you going to lecture me, spouting grand principles and telling me that there are still many people in the world who don't have enough to eat..."
Lin Xiyin said, "That's not the case, and I can't control that much."
"Let's eat," Chi Tianlin said. "It's our first time eating together, we can't just order three dishes."
"This isn't the first time..."
“The two of us,” Chi Tianlin pointed to her, then to himself, “alone, for the first time.”
Lin Xiyin responded with an "oh".
Chi Tianlin looked at her: "Are you really prepared to leave with nothing?"
“The divorce agreement is already written,” Lin Xiyin said. “I don’t want his money.”
"Why not? Why not take it if it's free?" Chi Tianlin said, "You're being really silly."
"I will earn it myself in the future."
"I heard from Huo Xianyang that you're going to pursue a doctorate?"
Lin Xiyin hummed in agreement.
Chi Tianlin laughed and said, "Haven't you heard people say that female PhDs are all like the Abbess of Extinction?"
"Let them say what they want," Lin Xiyin said. "Anyway, I won't be thinking about personal matters after the divorce."
"What, you want to stay single forever after leaving Pei Muyi?"
"I haven't thought about it," Lin Xiyin said. "It doesn't matter."
“Let’s not talk about him, it’s disgusting,” Chi Tianlin said. “Since you’re worried about wasting food, eat more.”
"good."
That's what they said, but Chi Tianlin didn't expect Lin Xiyin to have such a big appetite.
He, a grown man, didn't eat as much as Lin Xiyin.
She eats slowly and deliberately, but her table manners are very beautiful and elegant.
Moreover, watching her eat makes the food seem more delicious, which also whets one's appetite.
Chi Tianlin ate half a bowl more rice than usual.
Even so, he didn't eat as much as Lin Xiyin.
He couldn't help but ask, "Did Pei Muyi divorce you because you ate too much?"
After saying that, he burst into laughter.
Lin Xiyin rolled her eyes at him.
He added, "Just kidding, no matter how much you eat, Pei Muyi can afford to feed you. But the fact that you can eat so much and are still so thin is really enviable."
Lin Xiyin put down her chopsticks: "I'm full."
Chi Tianlin said, "Okay, shall we go to our usual spot?"
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