Chapter 4: The Vain Male Wife of the Domineering Boss
Lin Zhi looked at the photo he had just taken with great satisfaction and sent it to his grandfather.
In the picture, Ming Yao is sitting on the bed in pajamas, and his usual cold and stern look is somewhat weakened.
Mr. Ming was so surprised that he used a few exclamation marks, which he would not normally use, to express his feelings.
The old man put on glasses to study the picture. I don’t know how Lin Zhi did it, and why Mingyao let him take the picture?
Although Ming Yao looked at the camera with a bad expression, Old Man Ming, who was familiar with him, knew that he was not particularly angry, and this was much better than his usual cold and stiff expression.
[Lin Zhi]: I was a little worried, so I went to check it out anyway.
[Grandpa]: Didn’t he chase you away?
[Lin Zhi]: I was kicked out, but I moved you out. Mingyao also knew that you were worried about him, so he didn't let anyone throw me out.
Although Lin Zhi said so, Grandpa Ming still felt that it was unusual. He knew his grandson's character very well. He would definitely not tolerate it easily just by mentioning his name. Moreover, Ming Yao often rejected the concern of outsiders.
[Lin Zhi]: If Mingyao tells you about this, grandpa, please remember to protect me.
[Lin Zhi]: I just think it’s not good for him to be so lifeless alone. I’m counting on him to support me for the rest of my life, so he has to be safe and sound.
This truth is much more pleasing than false worries. The old man was amused by Lin Zhi and gave him a guarantee.
The sound of rain outside the window made the old man think of the fish in the stone pond in the yard. As long as the fish were making noise, the pond would not be a stagnant pool.
The sky cleared up the next day, and there were still small puddles on the roadside, reflecting the shadows of the buildings.
Lin Zhi got up to have breakfast and met Ming Yao who was about to leave.
The well-tailored suit outlines the broad shoulders of the man in the wheelchair. Lin Zhi recalled the lines of Mingyao's arms that he saw last night. The muscles that could be seen through his clothes proved that he had trained his upper body strength. Since he was so persistent, why was he unwilling to undergo rehabilitation?
Lin Zhi's mind was racing when she heard Ming Yao say, "Take all the sheets and quilts in my bedroom and burn them. They are dirty."
Lin Zhi was sure that Mingyao did it on purpose because he was looking at him, but he was not angry, nor did he feel his self-esteem was hurt. Instead, he found it a little amusing.
When facing someone you don’t care about, saying one more word is a waste of time.
Mingyao thought he was expressing a clear rejection, but Lin Zhi thought he was a little childish.
It makes sense. Mingyao had a car accident when he was young, and he became a loner since then. His family suffered misfortunes one after another, and he had a knot in his heart. He was busy with business dealings all his time and didn't want anyone to get close to his world.
Except for his grandfather, he cut off all emotional contacts, and naturally cut off many changes. Such a person is extremely mature and has an absolutely pure contrast.
Lin Zhi followed his words and said, "Do you want to burn the bed? If you don't want the bed anymore, just move to my room. Your bed looks very comfortable to sleep in."
Mingyao found that he had underestimated the shamelessness of this man, and left with a chill all over his body.
The elevator went down and Mingyao tightened his grip on the handrail.
He didn't get a good rest last night because of the lingering aura of Lin Zhi. In his dreams, he kept dreaming about that day when Lin Zhi asked him if he could add another 100,000.
If possible, he really wanted to go back to that time and firmly tell Lin Zhi to stay away from his grandfather and not come to his house again.
Uncle Jin also said that he was very cute, and even grandpa praised him for being well-behaved and obedient. This is simply ridiculous. This person is obviously superficial, vain, greedy, and hypocritical. He looks rotten on the inside but is actually rotten on the inside.
The sun gradually moved westward. After get off work, Mingyao went to the old man's place to have dinner with him. It had been a while since he last came here.
The old man was tending to his delicate flowers in the yard. It rained suddenly yesterday, so he urgently moved all the flowers in. However, due to the high humidity, two of the delicate ones were already a little wilted, which made him very sad.
The old man listened to his grandson who kept silent after calling him "Grandpa" and thought that what Lin Zhi said was right, he was indeed lifeless.
The dinner was quiet. The grandfather and grandson talked about company matters and wind direction planning. The old man wanted to chat about family matters, but he didn't know what to say, so he could only start with Lin Zhi.
"This soup is really good for the stomach and spleen. I feel like my appetite has improved these days. I used to not feel like eating much in the summer, but this year it's not so bad. This recipe was brought by Lin Zhi, and it's quite effective."
"He should be concerned."
Mingyao snorted coldly without being noticeable. He gave Lin Zhi 300,000 yuan a month, so she should take it seriously.
"Yes, she is my granddaughter-in-law after all."
The old man said this on purpose to see Mingyao's reaction.
Mingyao said indifferently: "You should know the nature of our marriage."
The old man sighed, feeling somewhat helpless.
"I'm old, and maybe I can't stay with you for much longer. Mingyao, those things are not your fault. You should try to..."
"Grandpa, you will live a long life."
Mingyao interrupted the old man, speaking in a calm tone.
His attitude was as tough as usual. The old man shook his head and stopped talking.
01 was the first to tell Lin Zhi about Mingyao’s visit to the old man.
This was within Lin Zhi's expectations. He asked 01 to pay attention to Mingyao's next itinerary, and found a place where they could meet by chance a few days later.
Mingyao will attend that banquet, and Qiming Real Estate will also receive an invitation.
Lin Zhi found Hu Tong. Although Hu Tong was not interested in this kind of business banquet, when he heard that Lin Zhi was interested, he decided to let his friend go and see the world and got an invitation for Lin Zhi.
The banquet was held on the top floor of a high-end hotel, which was spacious and overlooked the night view of the city.
The crystal chandeliers reflected the gorgeous world, and under the string music, the guests talked in low voices and laughed cheerfully.
Lin Zhi handed over the invitation and walked in with a smile from the waiter.
Fortunately, the original owner had purchased a high-end suit to look impressive. Although it was not expensive, it was sufficient for this occasion.
Lin Zhi doesn't have much liquid capital on hand. The money that Mingyao gave him was invested in the ice cream factory in a blink of an eye, and it's not time to transfer the money next month yet.
It's been a long time since I felt so tight on money, Lin Zhi sighed in her heart, it was a long-lost feeling.
In this kind of occasion, you don't have to be familiar with each other to say hello. You can just pick up a glass of wine and casually lean next to a few people. After you hear what they are talking about, you can naturally join in.
If you are interested in each other's words, it is natural for you to get to know each other and exchange business cards.
Lin Zhi did not print business cards, but because of his excellent conversation, his understanding of the topic and the impression he gave people, everyone assumed that he was someone's son and did not ask any further questions.
Lin Zhi chatted at the venue for more than an hour and had dozens of business cards in his pocket, but Ming Yao still did not show up.
01: [He finally arrived. If I hadn’t been keeping an eye on his position, I would have thought he wasn’t coming. 】
Naturally, there is only one person who can be mentioned by 01. Lin Zhi is not surprised by this situation. It is already an honor for Mingyao to come to a banquet of this level. Many people present come for Mingyao. If it is an important press conference or seminar, Mingyao will definitely attend on time.
Mingyao's appearance indeed caused some commotion, and everyone consciously moved towards him.
Lin Zhi didn't come closer, but just held the wine and looked at the scenery outside the window.
01: [Host, aren’t you going over there? 】
Lin Zhi took a sip of wine and answered in his mind: [Of course not. He doesn't want others to know about my relationship with him. 】
Besides, he had nothing to communicate with Mingyao. Under the watchful eyes of the public, it would probably not be long before someone would dig deeper into his identity.
01stunned: [Then why did we meet here by chance? 】
[Of course, it’s for the moment when the show ends.] 】
Who says that chance encounters can only happen during the process, not at the beginning or the end.
"Good evening."
A voice came from the side, Lin Zhi turned his head and greeted the person.
This was a very elegant and refined young man, about twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old, with a very gentle temperament.
"My name is Qiu Qingrong. Nice to meet you. This is my business card."
Lin Zhi took the business card and saw the words on it.
——Hesheng Biotech
The Ming family is a leader in biotechnology, and Hesheng is both its friend and enemy. The two sides have teamed up to deal with foreign capital and have developed things together, but they also compete with each other privately, so it can be said that they have a healthy competitive relationship.
Lin Zhi was a little surprised that he took the initiative to talk to her, and she said the sentence that was repeated most often tonight: "My name is Lin Zhi. Sorry, I may not have a business card."
"I know. I've been paying attention to you for a while. Although it may be a bit presumptuous to say this, I agree with many of your views and opinions, such as..."
Qiu Qingrong is very talkative and changes the topic naturally.
After Lin Zhi came in, Qiu Qingrong noticed him.
The strange face he had never seen before, the identity that no one knew, as if he was a fish swimming freely in the world of fame and fortune, were all reasons that attracted him. Of course, the young man's appearance was also unforgettable.
It is not a solitary orchid in a valley, nor is it as cold as the moon. It is like a riot of flowers blooming quietly in a dark place. Its harmlessness makes people let down their guard, but it also makes people guard against danger because of this harmlessness.
Qiu Qingrong mentioned this jokingly, causing Lin Zhi to chuckle: "Mr. Qiu's words are really interesting."
What a bold and direct test, Lin Zhi judged in his heart, but on the surface it seemed flawless.
Because of Lin Zhi's appearance and the temperament he displays, his opponents easily underestimate him, only to regret it afterwards and realize that he is a man-eating plant.
Lin Zhi took the opportunity to talk about the next topic, and Qiu Qingrong also agreed with him.
It's easy to feel happy when talking to smart people, especially when the other person wants you to feel happy.
Lin Zhi sensed his intention but did not say anything.
If it were in the past, Qiu Qingrong might have interested him, but now with Mingyao's success, he naturally lost interest.
In Lin Zhi's eyes, men are sometimes like money. Sometimes they themselves have no meaning, but what is meaningful is the emotional value they bring to him.
Lin Zhi felt a pair of eyes sweeping over him. He looked at Ming Yao who was in the center of the crowd and raised his glass to him from a distance.
Mingyao looked at him, turned away indifferently, and continued talking with others.
Qiu Qingrong was a little curious: "Do you know him?"
Lin Zhi curved her eyes and said, "We know each other."
Probably no one would think that they are a married couple.
"Would you like to go over and say hello?"
Lin Zhi didn't care whether he was being polite or had other ideas, and politely declined.
"Then I'll go over first. I'll invite you to taste wine when I'm free. Mr. Lin, it's a pleasure chatting with you."
Hearing Qiu Qingrong's words, Lin Zhi nodded slightly and watched him go in the direction of Mingyao.
The original owner's alcohol tolerance was not particularly good. Lin Zhi drank quite a lot tonight. He put down the wine glass and went to the bathroom to wash his hands, and casually threw Qiu Qingrong's business card into the trash can.
01 Puzzled: [What happened to him? 】
What happened? Weren’t we having a pleasant conversation just now?
Amid the sound of trickling water, Lin Zhi carefully washed his hands.
Between adults, many hidden and unspeakable meanings can be revealed with just a subtle glance. Lin Zhi knew that Qiu Qingrong had a good impression of him, but unfortunately he had sexual mysophobia.
Qiu Qingrong was tactful and graceful in his actions, and this wonderful quality also revealed that he was experienced, perhaps not much, but he was no longer within Lin Zhi's consideration.
A few drops of water splashed on the mirror, and the young man in the mirror smiled gently and answered: [He has depreciated. 】
Currency, like waste paper, cannot bring any positive emotional value, and he will never consider the possibility of having an emotional or physical connection with them.
Of course, if there are necessary business dealings, he will not involve any personal emotions in it. This is the basic quality of a businessman.
If this was his world, he would definitely not throw away this business card that might be useful, but in this world, his target is Mingyao, so there is no need for him to have much contact with Hesheng's people.
Lin Zhi thought of Mingyao and the smile on his face widened.
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