Chapter 102 Picking You Up After get off work
Seeing the online controversy escalating uncontrollably, Lin Qingtong quickly called Wang Deqi. As soon as the call connected, a seductive moan rang out. Suppressing her disgust, Lin Qingtong said, "Uncle Wang—"
Who is it?
"I don't know, I didn't write a note."
She heard a man and a woman talking and the sound of their bodies rubbing together. Lin Qingtong gritted her teeth and said, "Uncle Wang, it's me, Qingtong."
"Oh, it's Qing Tong. What's up?" Wang Deqi asked in an ambiguous tone. "Uncle is on business."
“There’s something very important: we’ve been photographed, and now the internet is full of speculation about our relationship. I—”
Wang Deqi interrupted, "What's there to speculate about? They're already in a hotel, do you think they're studying? It's a matter of mutual consent among adults, why should your fans stand up for you?"
"...It was consensual, but Uncle Wang, this isn't just a casual fling, it's a transaction." Lin Qingtong gripped the hem of her clothes tightly. "Don't forget the conditions you promised me."
“I remember, I promised to sign you with Huaying and promote you, but my brother disagreed. You know, Huaying is my brother's decision-maker, and if he doesn't agree, there's nothing I can do.” Wang Deqi sighed. “If you ask me, why bother acting? You are Fu Sheng's son, after all. As long as you can appease Fu Sheng and Fu Yanle, you'll be set for life.”
Lin Qingtong angrily said, "You want to break the contract?"
“How can this be called breach of contract? I did promise you, but I didn’t guarantee that I would definitely do it for you. You were desperate and too anxious, so you didn’t think it through properly.” Wang Deqi exhaled smoke. “You’re just too greedy and have no self-awareness. Do you think any illegitimate child can jump over the head of the legitimate heir? Besides, Fu Yanle has more than just the Lu family standing behind him now.”
Lin Qingtong's eyes reddened with anger. "So you've been lying to me from the very beginning?"
"Since you've already offered yourself up, and I'm not exactly a saint, of course I'll grant your wish. Alright, here's the right path: go ask Fu Yanle." Wang Deqi hung up the phone.
"Shameless!" Lin Qingtong kicked over a potted plant by the wall.
His head was buzzing with confusion, making it impossible for him to concentrate. Besides, Wang Deqi was right; right now, no one could help him except Fu Yanle. But how could he possibly ask Fu Yanle for help?
Lin Qingtong's phone suddenly vibrated. She opened it and saw that it was a WeChat message from He Yiqi.
【Look what you've done! Your brain's been filled with shit!】
Lin Qingtong didn't answer. She opened Weibo and immediately saw the trending topics about herself.
#Lin Qingtong#
His finger trembled as he tapped the key.
[Holy crap, I even voted for him as the "cleanest brother" before...]
[So many people have been fooled by his persona, and I'm one of them. I even cursed Fu Yanle for him before! Now I feel like I've eaten shit. After all this, Fu Yanle, who's entangled with sugar daddies, is actually the cleanest one.]
Anyone with a brain wouldn't think that Xiao Fu is being kept, right? With his lousy temper, what kind of saintly sugar daddy could put up with him? (doge)
[What goes around comes around! This bastard bought countless negative trending topics for someone named Fu before, orchestrating and staging his own schemes, trying to gain attention while simultaneously slandering him and playing the victim. This is just reaping what he sowed.]
[I only found out this morning that Fu Yanle, whom I disliked, had already reached the pinnacle of his life, and this afternoon I learned that Lin Qingtong, whom I liked, is so unfathomable. I'm such a damn ungrateful bastard.]
[His affair with a high-ranking executive at another company has created public relations risks for his own. The boss of Heyi won't let him get away with it, right? Not to mention how many artists he's secretly harmed over the years—it's like an Avengers-style operation. Plus, he evaded taxes two years ago and was punished. It's amazing that it wasn't exposed then; Lin was indeed a top figure in the PR industry before.]
...
Lin Qingtong's Adam's apple bobbed, his inner fear amplified infinitely. He Yiqi would definitely take this opportunity to completely abandon him, but other companies would never hire him at this time. What would he do without the Fu family's guarantee?
Thinking of this, Lin Qingtong quickly dialed Fu Sheng's number, but no one answered several times in a row, and the last time she was even blocked!
"..." Lin Qingtong gripped his phone. Did he really have to beg Fu Yanle for help? Just thinking about it made him feel utterly humiliated. He was the protagonist, how could the protagonist have to ask a cannon fodder for help? He was supposed to be the protagonist, so why had things turned out like this!
Just then, a rather unfriendly knocking sounded at the door.
Lin Qingtong wiped his face, went closer to the door, and saw two men and two women outside. Judging from their clothes, they didn't look like paparazzi. Besides, this was an upscale residential area; strangers would be questioned and have to leave their ID cards. He opened the door and asked, "Who are you?"
"Is this Lin Qingtong?" The leader took out his identification. "I'm from the Nancheng Tax Bureau. The reporting center has received a report about you making two false tax declarations and evading taxes. Please cooperate with the investigation."
"What?!" Lin Qingtong's expression changed. "Impossible! You've got the wrong person!"
"Please cooperate with the investigation."
The topic is trending today, and the investigation team is here today too—what a coincidence!
Lin Qingtong gripped the door frame tightly. "Fu Yanle sent you here, didn't he? He sent you to deal with me!"
The investigator frowned and said seriously, "The law sent me here!"
*
"Ah—qiu~" Fu Yanle sneezed loudly, finishing the last bite of the sweet but not cloying taro, still feeling a little unsatisfied. Just as he was about to scan the QR code to order another drink, a phone call came in.
"Hello?"
"oh."
"It wasn't me."
"oh."
Fu Yanle hung up Fu Sheng's call and processed the news that Lin Qingtong was being investigated for tax evasion for the second time. He felt no sympathy for Lin Qingtong's career being ruined, nor did he have any interest in watching the drama unfold; he was only thinking about whether he should show off another one.
He had promised Yu Jingchen that he could only show off one thing at a time from now on. Although Yu Jingchen was not around now, how could he break his promise? Especially as a sweet, obedient, and adorable boyfriend who was devoted to his family, he had to be conscientious even without an informant!
But is it too much for her to buy one for her boyfriend and then passively share half of it?
Fu Yanle smiled slightly, checked the time on his watch, and after confirming that he had enough time, quickly scanned the code and ordered a large coconut milk taro ice cream.
While waiting, Fu Yanle completed an intelligence transaction with Xu Shuo as usual: Yu Jingchen was discussing cooperation in a commercial building about 5 kilometers away from him, and it would take about half an hour to get there, including traffic.
Lu Minghe called, and the first thing he said was about Lin Qingtong. Fu Yanle wasn't paying much attention, and just mumbled "uh-huh" and "oh-oh" for a long time.
"I'm such a worrywart!" Lu Minghe took a deep breath. "Why don't you talk to Fu Sheng and tell him to stay a scumbag to the end and not suddenly come out to save this illegitimate child?"
Fu Yanle said, "He called me and said he wouldn't interfere. If it really is a second tax evasion, Lin Qingtong will most likely go to jail and pay a fine. He will pay the fine as living expenses for Lin Qingtong and his mother. When Lin Qingtong comes out, they must leave Nancheng."
"Brilliant. This fine is nothing to Fu Sheng. By paying a sum of money, he not only gets rid of Lin Qingtong, who disgraced him, but also gains peace for the rest of his life. By the way, he can also show his attitude to you and curry favor." Lu Minghe gave a thumbs up from afar. "You're really a shrewd old fox."
A notification number and a ringtone sounded at the counter. Fu Yanle took the packaging bag from the counter and said as she walked out, "I'm going to pick up my boyfriend from get off work!"
"Get lost!" Lu Minghe hung up the phone.
Fu Yanle chuckled and put his phone back in his pocket.
"La Vie en Rose" played on repeat in the car the whole way until we reached our destination.
Fu Yanle got out of the car carrying the bag, entered the building using the electronic code Xu Shuo had given him, and strolled around the flower and plant display area in the lobby for a while. Suddenly, he heard a series of footsteps. He turned his head and immediately saw Yu Jingchen walking at the very front and center of the crowd, so confident, composed, and elegant—truly impressive!
Yu Jingchen was listening to his boss speak when he caught a glimpse of the rose bush sculpture in the distance, and then of Fu Yanle hiding behind it. Fu Yanle's beautiful eyes were slightly widened with pleasure and delight; they were so bright and lovely.
He suddenly stopped in his tracks.
Xu Shuo, who was following behind, immediately stopped and used his back to block the other negotiation team members who rushed up.
Seeing Yu Jingchen looking over, Fu Yanle couldn't help but scratch his head. Just as he was about to walk out, Yu Jingchen strode over. Fu Yanle was taken aback, then Yu Jingchen grasped his hand and pulled him to his side.
Yu Jingchen took the bag from his hand. "What are you doing hiding in the back?"
Fu Yanle said shyly, "Your momentum is too awesome, I'm enjoying it."
Yu Jingchen smiled and patted his head, then led him to the front of the crowd and said, "This is my boyfriend, Fu Yanle. Lele, this is Chairman Yu of Huawi Technology, and the rest are key personnel of Huawi."
"Hello Chairman Yu, hello everyone." Fu Yanle shook hands with Chairman Yu in a generous manner.
"I've long heard of Young Master Fu's reputation." Chairman Yu laughed heartily. "They're a perfect match! But President Yu, your face changes too quickly."
Just a moment ago she was all high and mighty, acting like she wouldn't be a man if she didn't crush you all, but now, as soon as she sees her boyfriend, she's all radiating pink bubbles!
Yu Jingchen said gently, "You're not my darlings."
Fu Yanle: "Pfft!"
Chairman Yu scoffed and said with a laugh, "Since Young Master Fu is here, I won't keep President Yu any longer. Remember to come at eight o'clock tonight."
"Okay, then we'll be going now." Yu Jingchen shook hands with Chairman Yu and left with Fu Yanle.
Fu Yanle asked, "Are we going for drinks at eight o'clock?"
"Let's talk business and have a drink while we're at it." Yu Jingchen pinched Fu Yanle's waist. "I keep my family motto in mind, Lele, don't worry."
“There’s still some trust between us. Oh, by the way, the bag contains the coconut milk taro ice cream I bought for you,” Fu Yanle said. “I glanced at it and saw that a new milk tea shop has opened in the park behind us.”
Yu Jingchen said, "Oh, you ate ice cream and now you want milk tea?"
"It's not the milk tea, it's the cup!" Fu Yanle took out his phone and showed him the event page. "Look, Valentine's Day pre-event: Couples who buy a couple's set meal and kiss on the spot have a chance to win a pair of couple's cups! Look, this couple's cup has a rose pattern, it's so pretty!"
Yu Jingchen glanced at it and thought that rose cups could be customized, and would definitely be of better quality than this one, but it would be a fool not to take advantage of a kiss.
"Great event," Yu Jingchen said seriously. "We must attend."
Author's Note:
It's time for the second-to-last one, my darlings.
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