However, just as Lin Chen stepped out of the school gate, he unexpectedly saw Brother Wu again.
"Please follow me." Brother Wu gave Lin Chen a rare smile and pointed to the car next to him. Lin Chen looked over and was surprised to see someone sitting in the back of the car. He had a rough idea of who it was.
"What's wrong? Can I not sit down? I'm tired today and want to go home and rest." Lin Chen didn't want to go over.
"I don't know, it was Miss's order. If you don't go, then I'll have to take action." Brother Wu said, puffing out his chest as if he was about to fight.
"Heh, I, Lin Chen, am a man of integrity. Do you think I would be afraid of threats?" Lin Chen sneered. He was not afraid of Brother Wu's threats.
“That’s perfect, I’ve always wanted to spar with you.” Brother Wu then warmed up, looking ready for a fight.
Although somewhat confident in his skills, Lin Chen didn't want to cause trouble right now. Besides, this Brother Wu was specially trained, and as a ranged DPS, he wouldn't be able to perform well if he got too close.
So, adhering to the principle that a wise man doesn't fight a losing battle, he immediately bypassed Angkor and rushed into the car! Even Angkor was stunned.
"Give me a ride home while you're at it! I'd like to enjoy the perk of a private car." Lin Chen said with a smile, thinking his decision was incredibly clever.
Once in the car, Lin Chen made no attempt to be polite. Although the car was quiet and neither of them spoke a word, the strange atmosphere made both Ning Jiaqi and Lin Chen feel a little awkward.
Sitting in the front, Wu Ge glanced between the two men in the rearview mirror, a faint hint of mockery on his face. Finally, Ning Jiaqi broke the silence with an excuse:
"Your home is in Yinshan County, and I'm in Haizhou City. Do you think that's on the way?" Although these two places aren't exactly worlds apart, they're definitely not on the way.
"I said it's on the way, so it's on the way. Otherwise, I'll get off right now!" Lin Chen seemed to be angered by Ning Jiaqi's words. His voice was as cold as ice, but his words were full of anger, as if he had been greatly wronged.
"Hmph, I didn't expect Master to be so domineering!"
"Is that not allowed? Believe me or not, I'll get off right now," Lin Chen asked tentatively.
"Get out of the car, get out of the car, and never get in my car again!" Ning Jiaqi turned her face to the side, her tone tinged with defiance.
"Alright, alright, look at you. Can't even your master joke with you?" Lin Chen could hear the anger and grievance in Ning Jiaqi's voice, and it seemed like she was about to cry.
He couldn't just let a girl cry for no reason, so out of a sense of selflessness, Lin Chen had no choice but to compromise.
However, Ning Jiaqi did not respond to him. The car started, and the two left the school together.
The first stop was Lin Chen's home, but the entire carriage was unusually quiet. Although Ning Jiaqi's face looked much the same as it did at school, a closer look revealed that she was still angry.
Lin Chen was a little puzzled. He didn't seem to have offended Ning Jiaqi.
Wu Ge glanced at the two of them through the rearview mirror, then gave Lin Chen a deep look, clearly not expecting Lin Chen to treat Ning Jiaqi this way. He had never seen Ning Jiaqi treat any boy like this before.
What Ning Jiaqi didn't expect was that she would become interested in a boy for the first time, invite him to get in the car, and offer to take him home on the way, but the boy seemed unwilling.
He never imagined that anyone in this world would refuse a girl like Ning Jiaqi's request. Putting aside Ning Jiaqi's family background, her stunning beauty alone should be irresistible to anyone, especially a boy like Lin Chen who is in his adolescence.
"No wonder Miss Lin took a liking to him and even became his apprentice. He's truly extraordinary. But Miss Lin's taste is impeccable." Brother Wu glanced at Lin Chen one last time before looking away. The car continued speeding along the road.
"You really made it so easy to take me home? You're so kind... Thank you, I'm off now, take care on your way back."
Upon arriving home, Lin Chen got out of the car, somewhat puzzled. Ning Jiaqi finally gave Lin Chen a smile, which eased his tension. The car sped off and disappeared from sight in no time.
Seeing Ning Jiaqi's actions, Lin Chen's lips curled into a faint smile. How could he not guess Ning Jiaqi's feelings?
He never imagined that he would win Ning Jiaqi's affections, given the significant gap between them.
Could it be that his "chief wife" really has a chance? If so, then he will no longer have to fear Lin Yiming and Lin Ruoyue!
Lin Chen opened the door and returned home. This home was a small two-bedroom apartment that Wang Nanshan had specially rented for him. After entering, Lin Chen found that the house was quite lively today.
Besides Wang Nanshan, there was another migrant worker wearing cloth shoes, who was Wang Nanshan's coworker, Lao Si, whose full name was Liu Lao Si. Wang Nanshan was closest to him, so he often invited him over for drinks.
Liu Laosi had a slight disability in his legs, which Lin Chen had noticed during their last visit to the construction site. However, because he was hardworking and honest, Wang Nanshan decided to keep him on.
"Hello, Fourth Uncle!" Lin Chen greeted him.
There was another person at the scene, a girl who looked a few years older than Lin Chen. She was dressed like a village girl, but she was very pretty and had the kind of face that would bring good fortune to her husband and make him a virtuous wife!
"Xiao Chen is back! Come in, come in!" Wang Nanshan welcomed Lin Chen into the house, while the village girl smiled at him and brought the dishes to the table.
"This is your fourth uncle's eldest daughter, Liu Xinxin. She just came from her hometown to visit your fourth uncle! Xinxin, this is Lin Chen, one of the children from our orphanage!" Wang Nanshan introduced with a smile.
Liu Xinxin put down the food, wiped her hands, and greeted Lin Chen, looking rather awkward. Lin Chen also quickly put down his schoolbag and shook her hand in return.
Liu Xinxin gives off the feeling of a friendly older sister next door. Logically, Lin Chen has two older sisters, but those sisters are like a nightmare to him. Liu Xinxin, however, shows him what a real older sister is like.
"I've always heard Uncle Nan praise you, saying you're sensible and good at studying. I really envy you, Lin Chen, you're so amazing." Liu Xinxin said shyly, biting her lip with a blush on her face.
"Oh dear, Sister Xin Xin, you're exaggerating. I'm nowhere near as good as Uncle Nan makes me out to be!" Lin Chen felt a little embarrassed by Liu Xin Xin's praise.
When Liu Xinxin helped Lin Chen put his schoolbag away, their fingers lightly touched. This moment elicited a strong reaction from Lin Chen; he felt a flutter in his heart!
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