Lin Jindong
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“You…” I looked at Xie Yong. He appeared calm and composed, his emotions under excellent control. My neck was in his palm, the pressure not strong, but full of a sense of control, which was what Xie Yong liked.
I thought for a moment and then wrote a few words lightly in his palm.
"You're jealous," I asked him. "Are you?"
Even though the closet was dimly lit, I still caught a fleeting glimpse of annoyance on the man's face.
The cabinet was eerily quiet at that moment. I didn't even have time to care where Ye Fenglin had gone outside. I was just nervously watching Xie Yong, suddenly feeling a little nervous and scared. I was worried that my bold move might offend him.
A man as arrogant as him probably hates nothing more than having his secrets exposed.
"..."
Xie Yong suddenly laughed. His hand encircled my waist, while his other hand pinched my leg, applying a little more force.
Besides the expensive wristwatch coldly displayed on his thigh, I was surprised to find that he was also wearing a silver ring on his middle finger.
The ring was simple in design, but Xie Yong's skin was an extremely pale white, and the ring made his fingers look even longer and stronger.
"Sit on my lap." Xie Yong's voice was low and pleasant. Before I could even agree, he had already picked me up. I tried to stretch myself up, but he pressed down hard on my shoulders, forcing me to press close to his bulging abs. The moment I got close to him, it seemed as if all the muscles in his body tensed up instantly.
Xie Yong gripped my waist even tighter with his ringed hand, occasionally squeezing me through the thin fabric, slowly and deliberately. I knew he wanted me to beg for mercy, not that he wanted Ye Fenglin to "discover" what we were doing.
I bit my lip and focused my attention on Xie Yong's ring.
Seeing that I was looking at the ring without saying anything, his smile was faint. We were too close, and I suddenly met Xie Yong's long, deep black eyes.
"This is a chastity ring."
His voice sounded unusually calm, which startled me again. I looked at him, choking back tears, and gripped his arm tightly, wondering, "Is he a Christian? I can't tell." I know many wealthy people have religion or deities as their faith, but Xie Yong didn't seem like the type to place his hopes on such vague emotions.
Xie Yong lowered his head. "I'm not a Christian. I just want to wear this ring to tell you..."
He leaned down and wrapped his arms around my waist again.
"This ring means that I will not have extramarital affairs. I have never done so until you take it off for me yourself."
I was almost out of breath. He lowered his head and captured my lips, no longer feigning indifference, but kissing me until I began to gasp for air. Then Xie Yong whispered in my ear, "Ye Zi is probably coming soon. Have you thought about how to explain yourself?" @Unlimited good stories, all at Literary City
"You...you really are a bad guy." I looked away in a panic.
"Starting today, you'll sleep separately from Yezi." Xie Yong said to me in a tone that was half coaxing and half commanding. I met his playful eyes and saw that he had put on an arrogant smile again.
I heard Ye Fenglin getting impatient in the bedroom, so I hurriedly let go and, before Ye Fenglin could untie the hairband covering his eyes, I stumbled out of the closet and hugged him tightly from behind.
He removed the ribbon, and I composed myself, smiling at him. I didn't want Ye Fenglin to know that I had felt like I was sitting in water from Xie Yong's fierce and rough thrust. I slightly raised my eyes to look at Ye Fenglin, "..."
"Why didn't you wait until I found you to untie it?" Ye Fenglin glanced at me. He had completely regarded me as his "girlfriend." His voice had become much gentler when he spoke to me, with a slight upward slant at the end, conveying a sense of doting affection.
I shook my head. "Who told you to be so stupid?"
Ye Fenglin chuckled lightly, pinched my cheek, and said, "You're not upset anymore? You're even in the mood to play games with me now."
Bang.
The wardrobe seemed to be making a slight creaking sound.
Ye Fenglin raised an eyebrow, his attention drawn to the noise coming from the wardrobe. I clenched my fists in embarrassment and could only whisper to him, "...I should apply the medicine now."
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I don't know when Xie Yong left.
I wasn't fully recovered to begin with, and after all this commotion, I developed a fever that night. The Ye family's private doctor came to the apartment in the middle of the night. The fear, anxiety, and exhaustion of the past few days, combined with the series of superb medical skills, all came crashing down on me at once. I could only lie in bed, with the doctor still administering IV fluids to me.
I never knew being sick could be so painful. My body was so uncomfortable that I lost all feeling in my fingertips. I only had a fever, but Yu Xu had been lying in bed for over a month, suffering even more than I did. I let out a choked gasp.
Ye Fenglin, who was standing next to him, hadn't noticed at first.
He was gently rubbing my bruises when he heard the sound. He was unusually flustered and apologized in a deep voice: "I'm sorry, Xiao Fu, it's my fault... I shouldn't have played with you when you were sick."
Ye Fenglin spoke these words sincerely. He even picked me up, pressed my face against his chest, and curled up in his arms.
I flinched and broke free from his embrace.
"Xiao Fu..." Ye Fenglin's kiss landed gently on the back of my neck, "Don't be angry."
"No." My eyes were red. "I'm just worried, worried about Yu Xu."
Ye Fenglin's face darkened, and he pursed his lips without responding. He was the one who knew best about the relationship between me and Yu Xu, and his handsome face suddenly lost its patience to coax me, his expression becoming somewhat uncertain.
I pursed my lips tightly, my slightly reddened eyes looking at his face.
Ye Fenglin hugged me from behind. "Didn't I tell you that even if he doesn't wake up, I will take care of you for the rest of my life? I will marry you and won't let him protect me for nothing. I'm not the kind of person who forgets kindness."
I held back my tears and turned my face away. Ye Fenglin gently stroked my cheek, looking somewhat awkward. He stopped and explained in a deep voice, "Xiao Fu, think about it carefully. If it weren't for me, who would pay such high hospital fees for him? Do you know how much he costs every day?"
Ye Fenglin's tone suddenly took on a threatening tone.
My purpose was certainly not to criticize Ye Fenglin, but to take this opportunity to get Ye Fenglin sent back to Xinzezhou to recuperate.
His aunt in his hometown can take better care of him, and with the company of his family, Yu Xu can recover faster.
By doing this, Yu Xu will be completely separated from me, and that dangerous man should no longer target him.
His goal wasn't to kill Yu Xu, but to make me obediently leave Yu Xu.
I pretended not to want to talk to Ye Fenglin. Seeing my awkwardness, he pulled me into his arms. Soft strands of hair brushed against my cheek, and his warm hands held my waist. After a brief moment of displeasure, Ye Fenglin smiled again. "Alright, alright, Xiao Fu, don't be angry with me. We can go to the hospital to see him tomorrow. How about that? I'm still very grateful to my savior."
Ye Fenglin leaned close to my lips; in just half a month, he had become quite familiar with the action of "adjusting one's mood."
“I am more grateful to him than anyone else, Xiao Fu. If it weren’t for him, how would I have met you?”
His gentle kiss landed on the corner of my lips, and my feverish hands clenched weakly into fists.
Ye Fenglin didn't care about Yu Xu's life or death at all. The reason he was so cautious was just because he was worried about me. He was afraid that I would think he was reckless, impulsive, and particularly lewd.
I tilted my head back and let out a soft breath. On the surface, it seemed like I was only hesitant to hug him because of his injured arm. I whispered, "Then let him... stay away from me. As long as you take good care of him... I won't be so scared. I have nightmares every day."
Tears slowly streamed down my cheeks again, my forehead pressed against his chin. "I always dream about him. But I've changed my mind."
The half-truth, half-lie made Ye Fenglin ecstatic.
I told him that I wanted Yu Xu to stay away from our lives, otherwise the more I saw him, the more guilty I felt, because I had fallen in love with the man he had risked his life to protect.
His voice suddenly stopped, and he whispered, "Baby, I knew you would fall in love with me. Don't worry, I'll do whatever you say. Tomorrow I'll have someone send him far away."
Ye Fenglin chuckled lightly, a hint of amusement in his voice. He kissed my neck with unusual intimacy.
He was indeed very handsome, the kind of arrogant handsome that comes from being pampered since childhood. But he was aloof and exceptionally cold and ruthless. He never paid attention to ordinary people and had no idea how I truly felt.
...
I spent the entire day on IV fluids before I felt a little better. Just as I woke up, I received a message from Lu Qixi. Since starting her internship at the law firm, she's become incredibly busy, and we only manage to chat a few words occasionally late at night.
Lu Qixi received her first paycheck after starting her internship. She was incredibly excited; I could feel it just from her voice. She invited me to dinner, and I happily accepted.
Once I felt a bit better, I contacted the store manager to prepare to return to work. The manager was overjoyed and immediately asked if I could come to the store that afternoon.
The New Year holiday has just ended, but the store is even more crowded than it was during Christmas.
In addition, Lu Qixi is interning at a law firm, and the other sisters have gone back to their hometowns to rest. Everyone is taking leave, so the store is obviously short-staffed and can't keep up with the workload.
I didn't tell Ye Fenglin about this. While he was playing games, I made an excuse and left the apartment building. I went back to my rented apartment, got in the car Lin Zhi'en had given me, and drove all the way to the Goodman Shopping Mall.
I hadn't been here for almost half a month. The store manager and the other staff were quite surprised to see that I could talk again. I familiarized myself with the store's new spring and autumn collection. In addition to the rose series, there were new handbags, evening dresses, and high heels, as well as loose and casual British-style spring pieces.
To attract attention with these new products, the store's window display has also been redesigned accordingly.
The festive red and green decorations of Christmas have been replaced with white roses, creating a dreamy and innocent atmosphere. The mannequins in the window are also dressed in rose dresses, starry sky dresses, and light purple off-the-shoulder dresses, attracting people to stop and admire.
Customers have arrived at the store.
I put down the dress I was adjusting, and in just one glance, I froze. I never expected to run into lawyer Fu Yue, who had once helped me so much. He had a blank expression, but because he was very tall and dressed in a very sophisticated manner, I recognized him immediately.
After hesitating for a while, I finally walked up to him.
This time, I had no connection with him at all. He didn't know me and just thought of me as any ordinary salesperson in a luxury store.
I noticed he wasn't interested in men's products, only looking at women's clothes and accessories. I guessed he was probably giving a gift to a date or a girlfriend, so I walked up to him.
"...Would you like me to introduce you?" I asked, but my voice was slow and low.
Fu Yue's face was indifferent, but his dark eyes were clear. He nodded slightly.
A light pink rose ring and necklace.
A pale gold velvet handbag.
Pearl bracelet.
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I patiently introduced each person to him, but seeing his indifferent expression, I paused and asked, "Who is she...?"
"What?" He raised an eyebrow.
"The woman who gave you the gift..."
“This is my student.” Fu Yue’s voice was so calm it was devoid of any emotion. “This will do. It’s a suitable first gift for a novice lawyer.”
I looked in the direction he was looking. It was a clean and beautiful pure white saddle bag, perfect for commuting, a bit pricey, but a very suitable gift.
Fu Yue also provided a silk scarf and a charm. I skillfully wrapped the scarf around the handle of the bag, hung the charm, and smiled, not forgetting to praise him: "Sir, you have excellent taste."
"What perfume are you wearing?" he suddenly asked.
The ribbon in my hand almost came undone, my ears turned slightly red, and I spoke awkwardly, my voice suddenly becoming much softer: "You've misunderstood, I haven't used it..."
Fu Yue didn't press the matter further. He picked up the pure white shopping bag I had handed him and turned to leave.
I stayed in the store until after 5 p.m., and left just before the agreed time. Following the address given by Lu Qixi, I found the eye-catching Georgian-style building. The air here seemed to be filled with the smell of old money, and the decoration was classical and exquisite.
Well-dressed waiters moved among the tables bathed in orange light.
The restaurant features a handwritten menu, freshly picked flowers on the table, and each dish has its own set of tableware. It seems to embody the word "high-end" in every aspect, from plating and taste to service. The people who come to the restaurant are clearly wealthy and influential.
I saw Lu Qixi from the best spot by the window.
She was wearing a well-fitting black dress and waving at me with exaggerated gestures, which seemed completely out of place with the restaurant's supposed elegance.
I rushed over, but I still couldn't shake the habit of becoming speechless when I was anxious. I quickly used sign language to ask her, "Why did you choose such an expensive restaurant? It's too expensive. Let's go somewhere else to eat, or we can have some fast food."
"Don't worry, Xiao Fu." Lu Qixi held my hand reassuringly. "Tonight, I've invited more than just you as a guest. There's also Prosecutor Lin, who introduced me to this law firm. Actually, I originally booked a restaurant, but Prosecutor Lin heard that I also invited you, so he chose this place instead. And he said he'd treat us."
"Lin Jindong?" I exclaimed abruptly.
Lu Qixi's eyes widened in surprise: "Xiao Fu, you can talk? Oh my god, if Yu Xu knew, he would be so happy!"
But soon, she noticed my dejected expression and lowered her eyes slightly. "Yu Xu... are you awake?"
I shook my head and told her that Yu Xu was no longer at Imperial Hospital; he had been sent back to a private hospital in New Jersey. Lu Qixi was very surprised and kept pressing me for the reason. I could only tell her that the medical expenses in Imperial State were too high, and I couldn't afford them. Going back there would at least be cheaper.
She looked hesitant, unsure of what to say, and could only silently tighten her grip on my hand.
"Don't be afraid, he'll be alright."
I hummed in agreement. To distract me, Lu Qixi moved closer to me. "Xiao Fu, do you know that Prosecutor Lin isn't actually the young master of the Lin family? He was adopted."
"I only found out by listening to their gossip at the law firm. No wonder the Lin family didn't choose him. Don't be fooled by Mrs. Lin's good attitude towards him. I heard that his mother was Mr. Lin's mistress who secretly gave birth to him. The couple nominally adopted him, but in fact, he is related to Mr. Lin by blood."
Lu Qixi looked at me with great interest.
I knew all that, but I just smiled. Lu Qixi continued mysteriously, "It's a pity. I thought he was a rich young master, but it turns out he has no inheritance rights at all. No wonder he'd rather be a prosecutor than go home. However, I heard that Mr. and Mrs. Lin feel very guilty towards him now and are doing their best to support his candidacy for state attorney general."
I blinked and watched as a tall man, dressed in a long black trench coat, with an exceptionally refined air and handsome appearance, walked towards the entrance, led by a waiter. Behind him, waiters carried shopping bags bearing the unmistakable logos of Hermès and Bulgari.
Lin Jindong took long strides and arrived at our side in just a few steps. I quickly kicked Lu Qixi under the table.
She seemed to want more, and immediately winked at me.
Lin Jindong looked down at us, the restaurant lights highlighting his deep, sharp features on his handsome face. His demeanor was overly sharp and aggressive, and every move he made carried the calmness of a mature man, which was inexplicable.
“…Prosecutor Lin, you’ve arrived.” Lu Qixi spoke first.
"A gift for you." Lin Jindong curled his lips into a slightly friendly smile, which seemed to soften the extreme sharpness of his tone.
He nodded slightly, and the people behind him brought the items to our side.
Lu Qixi was slightly surprised. She smiled and asked, "Which one is for me, and which one is for Xiaofu?"
"One for each." Lin Jindong raised an eyebrow and casually sat down next to me. I watched as Lu Qixi happily unpacked the gifts: a Hermes grey handbag with pebbled pattern, a Bulgari necklace, and a complete set of La Prairie caviar skincare products—gifts worth hundreds of thousands of yuan, which he gave away without hesitation.
Lu Qixi opened the Bulgari bag and took out a platinum necklace. "Xiao Fu, it suits you so well."
I lowered my head, and seeing that I remained unmoved, Lin Jindong picked up the necklace.
"I'll put it on for you," he said.
I wanted to refuse, but Lin Jindong had already wrapped the necklace around my neck. I looked down at his healthy, wheat-colored skin and his long, slender hands with perfectly proportioned knuckles. He looked down at me and said, "Push your hair aside."
His commanding tone, condescending and imposing, carried a strong sense of aggression and oppression, but all of this seemed to be concealed by the act of wearing a necklace. I trembled slightly and gently brushed my long hair from the back of my neck to the front of the bear. Today, I was wearing a light-colored V-neck knit sweater, which almost completely exposed my neck and collarbone to his gaze.
The necklace has a very simple circular clasp lock. It is very simple, but Lin Jindong used it for a long time.
Lu Qixi's gaze kept sizing me up and him. I tossed my hair and asked, "Are you done?"
"Alright." I could hear a slight smile in Lin Jindong's tone, so I let go of him and even tried to cover up the bear's front with my long curly hair.
He looked away, and I remembered what he had said before—that he wasn't interested in me and that I shouldn't get carried away—and I felt a little embarrassed, my cheeks burning slightly.
Thankfully, the waiter finally brought the food, and I breathed a sigh of relief and lowered my head.
The appetizers were sashimi, ricotta cheese, and salad.
I ate a little, but then I felt unwell. The dressing in the salad had a strong nauseating effect, making me feel nauseous, and I gagged several times. This was not a very elegant action, so I coughed lightly a few times, pretending to be nonchalant, and quietly enjoyed my meal.
Perhaps it's because I'm still sick, but I always feel nauseous.
Looking at the exquisitely presented dish, I had no appetite at all. I made an excuse to touch up my makeup and left my seat. I stayed in the restroom for a long time. When I came out, I looked in the mirror and saw that my face was a little pale. I couldn't help but take out my lipstick.
"You're pregnant? Whose child is it?" Behind me, Lin Jindong's narrow eyes were dark, but still full of aggression. His tone was rational and calm, but his presence was so strong that I couldn't ignore him at all.
I glanced back at him. Jiang Zhao and I had a girl, with black hair and red lips, very beautiful, but very clingy. She would cry whenever anyone other than Jiang Zhao and I held her. She didn't inherit Jiang Zhao's ruthless and decisive personality; she was more like me, timid.
I know better than anyone how painful and uncomfortable a real pregnancy can feel, and Yu Xu and I have always taken good precautions, so there's absolutely no way this could have happened to me. It was purely due to a poor appetite caused by illness.
"..." I slowly unscrewed the lipstick, applied some to my lips, and watched as they regained their soft and bright appearance.
Lin Jindong suddenly let out a mocking chuckle behind me.
Nervousness and fear made my heart pound wildly. I didn't dare look at him and turned to leave, but the man's undeniably long legs forcefully entered my field of vision. He slowly approached me, then suddenly reached out and pulled me onto the marble countertop in the bathroom.
"I'm asking you, whose child is it?"
"It's none of your business." I pursed my lips uncomfortably. Lin Jindong braced his arm beside me, not tightly, but giving me no chance to escape.
He always liked to treat me with that forceful attitude, like he was interrogating prisoners.
I looked away. Lin Jindong leaned forward slightly, his voice low but dangerous.
"Are you planning to give birth to the child? And let Yezi raise your child with your ex-boyfriend?"
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