Chapter 119: Holding Him with One Hand...Two Hours, Lu Jin Supports Meng Lin
The atmosphere in the private room was very depressing, as if there was a dark cloud hanging heavy overhead, which seemed ready to bring about a violent storm at any time.
Meng Lin looked coldly at the arrogant woman in front of him, his eyes revealing undisguised sarcasm.
Chen Zifei's method was not very clever. If she wanted to humiliate him in this way, she had to first find out how much he cared about his previous title.
For Meng Lin, the past is the past.
His past glory will not affect his current ordinary life. Even if the glory fades, he will still be at a height that Chen Zifei can never reach.
Meng Lin ignored Chen Zifei's provocation and said to the dumbfounded Yue Jun with a calm expression, "Manager Yue, I have some grievances with these two, so it's not appropriate for me to receive them. I'll be leaving first!"
Before Yue Jun could reply, Chen Zifei sneered, "Meng Lin, what are you afraid of? We're classmates after all, and you didn't even say hello to an old classmate. Don't you know basic manners?"
"I have a lot of classmates, and not all of them are worthy of my greeting. Especially you two, you really don't deserve it."
Meng Lin didn't want to say a word, but Chen Zifei didn't want to let him go easily: "If you still want to continue working in this company, you must receive us."
The anger in Meng Lin's eyes seemed to have been suppressed to the extreme. When he was about to lose his temper, Xie Zicheng hurriedly grabbed Chen Zifei's arm, his tone full of complaints: "We are here to discuss cooperation, not to cause trouble. If you have something to say, let's talk nicely, don't be sarcastic."
Chen Zifei was angered and said sternly, "Xie Zicheng, what do you mean? I knew you were still obsessed with Meng Lin."
"Don't talk nonsense."
Xie Zicheng glanced at Meng Lin guiltily, and that look made Chen Zifei's heart chill.
This year she mentioned many times that she wanted to get married to Xie Zicheng, but each time she was rejected by Xie Zicheng for various reasons.
Chen Zifei could feel that Xie Zicheng had someone in his heart, but she didn't expect that the person in his heart would be Meng Lin.
She turned her attention to Meng Lin and cursed him out of control, "You're still flirting with your ex-husband after the divorce, Meng Lin, you're so shameless!"
Meng Lin laughed in anger: "How can you say that? Who were the shameless people who teamed up to plot against me? Ms. Chen, you really are a forgetful person. You are a woman, I don't bother to argue with you."
Xie Zicheng pulled Chen Zifei away and walked in front of Meng Lin, his attitude very humble: "Meng Lin, don't bother with Zifei. What happened today was purely an accident. We didn't know you worked in this company."
Meng Lin didn't know whether Xie Zicheng knew about this, but Chen Zifei must have come prepared.
"I will not be involved in your cooperation with the company."
Meng Lin didn't want to have any contact with these two people, but Xie Zicheng didn't want to miss the opportunity to meet him.
When Meng Lin told Yue Bin that he was leaving, he didn't even think twice and grabbed Meng Lin's arm: "Meng Lin, don't leave yet..."
Bang!
Meng Lin slapped him in the face, successfully stopping Xie Zicheng from speaking.
“Let go!”
There was a glint of fire in Meng Lin's eyes, and there was anger that was suppressed hard between his brows.
Xie Zicheng immediately let go of his hand, not daring to hesitate for a moment.
The burning pain on his face and Meng Lin's disgusted attitude made him realize how much Meng Lin hated him.
Xie Zicheng did not have a good time this year, and he often thought of Meng Lin.
This is a flower on the top of his heart, blooming to its fullest. Even if he can only look up at it, it is a sacred and unattainable yearning in his heart.
He had the opportunity to get close to Meng Lin before, but he ruined this opportunity and pushed Meng Lin further and further away.
Xie Zicheng has always wanted to make amends, but he has been unable to find an opportunity. Today, he finally met Meng Lin, and he didn't want to miss this rare opportunity: "Meng Lin, you misunderstood me. I really..."
"Xie Zicheng, why are you wasting your time talking to him?"
Chen Zifei grabbed Xie Zicheng's arm and inserted it between him and Meng Lin.
She was almost mad: "Look at how humble you are, you are such a bitch."
"None of your business is my business."
Xie Zicheng hated Chen Zifei so much. If it weren't for this vicious woman proposing to plot against Meng Lin, he and Meng Lin wouldn't have reached this point.
Meng Lin was too lazy to watch them fighting each other, so he informed Yue Bin and left the hotel.
But on the way home, he received a call from Yue Bin.
The voice in the receiver was hesitant, as if hiding something unspeakable: "Meng Lin, I..."
Meng Lin parked the car on the side of the road and said, "Manager Yue, if you have anything to say, just tell me."
"I started this company five years ago, and it's been a bumpy ride. Many large media companies have emerged in the past two years, making it increasingly difficult for my small, third-tier company to survive. I've also lost a lot of money over the past two years and have been struggling to survive. This concert is a good opportunity; it will allow me to make some money to offset the losses."
Yue Bin stopped talking here, and only the sound of his uneasy breathing could be heard in his ears.
Meng Lin guessed that it was Chen Zifei who was putting pressure on Yue Bin. He asked calmly, "What conditions did Chen Zifei propose?"
Yue Bin was silent for a long time before he spoke: "She asked you to make a public apology."
Meng Lin's fingers gripping the steering wheel tightened, anger lingering in his eyes: "I won't apologize to him."
"Meng Lin, I beg you, considering my help this year, please give in. This matter will be over."
Yue Bin pleaded humbly, "The company really can't continue to operate, and I really have no other choice."
"The company hasn't reached that point yet."
Meng Lin is not so saintly as to give up his own dignity for others.
"My investment failed, and the company is really out of money."
Yue Bin's voice was filled with despair. "Chen Zifei said that if you don't apologize, she will buy the company. This is the result of years of hard work. I can't live without it."
"Meng Lin, you're just apologizing. It won't hurt you. But I'm going to lose the company I've worked so hard for so many years. You can't be too selfish. You have to consider the other employees in the company too. You can't let innocent people be implicated because of you."
Yue Bin's voice gradually became sharper, like a bullet hitting Meng Lin's heart.
All the hard work and efforts over the past year suddenly seemed like a joke.
Meng Lin looked at the thick darkness outside the car window and felt heavy and depressed in his heart.
*
There are dark clouds outside the window and it looks like it's going to rain soon.
Lu Jin picked up the umbrella and walked to the door of the villa.
The raindrops fell softly. It was just a drizzle at first but it soon wet the ground.
The city was shrouded in hazy clouds, the rain was getting heavier, and a light mist filled the air.
A beam of light split the mist, shining from far to near, sweeping away the swirling white fog.
The wipers cleared the rain, making the view gradually clear.
Meng Lin saw a familiar figure,
Lu Jin stood in the rain holding a black umbrella. His tall figure gave Meng Lin comfort and warmth in this cold night.
His eyes were hot, and the strength he had forced himself to maintain suddenly collapsed.
Meng Lin parked the car in front of the villa, and Lu Jin walked over with an umbrella.
The car door opened, and just as Lu Jin's umbrella reached the door, a soft body fell into his arms.
Lu Jin was stunned and his eyes narrowed slightly.
He sensed something was wrong with Meng Lin.
Lu Jin held the umbrella with one hand and put his other arm around Meng Lin's waist. He asked softly, "What happened to my baby?"
Meng Lin snuggled in Lu Jin's broad chest, feeling a warmth and security he had never felt before.
"Lu Jin, hug me!"
These words broke Lu Jin's heart. He was sure that his baby had been wronged.
From childhood to adulthood, Meng Lin has always been the person he wants to protect.
Lu Jin would never let him suffer any injustice.
Lu Jin didn't say anything, but just hugged Meng Lin tightly, using his body temperature to soothe his depression at the moment.
It was raining heavily, and even with an umbrella, the rain was still blown in by the cold wind.
Lu Jin moved his body imperceptibly to block the wind and rain for Meng Lin.
The rain was getting heavier and the temperature was dropping a lot.
Feeling the soft body trembling in his arms, Lu Jin picked up Meng Lin with one hand.
The disabled veteran's legs and feet were not very flexible, and Meng Lin had to hold an umbrella and carry him, which made him feel extremely guilty.
He wanted to get out of Lu Jin's arms: "I can walk by myself."
Lu Jin raised his eyebrows: "Do you think I can't hold you with one hand?"
Meng Lin: "Your legs are not convenient."
Lu Jin grabbed him with one hand and pushed him towards him: "My legs are very flexible. If you don't believe me, I'll prove it to you tonight."
Meng Lin thought about how Lu Jin held him with one hand yesterday and held him in the cloakroom for two hours.
This guy's arm strength is really strong.
"I surrender."
Meng Lin raised his hands in surrender: "Don't try tonight. I really can't stand your torture."
Lu Jin carried Meng Lin home and sent him into the bathroom: "After the cold wind, take a good hot bath."
Meng Lin soaked in the bathtub, the warm water surrounding him dispelled the haze in his heart.
Lu Jin squatted beside him and bathed him.
When Meng Lin was rubbing bubbles, a man's voice suddenly came from behind him asking: "Baby, what happened today?"
Meng Lin froze, and slowly placed his fingers, covered in white bubbles, into the bathtub. He whispered, "Nothing happened. I'm just a little tired from work."
Lu Jin narrowed his eyes, with doubts in his heart.
He and Meng Lin grew up together, and he knows Meng Lin very well.
He could tell whether someone was lying or not just by looking at their face or eyes.
It was obvious that Meng Lin didn't tell the truth just now.
Lu Jin didn't ask any further. Meng Lin must have his reasons for not saying anything.
After giving Meng Lin a bath, Lu Jin took him to the cloakroom and changed him into pajamas.
"Baby, we've all eaten. Have you eaten yet?"
Meng Lin shook his head: "I haven't eaten yet."
"There's still food in the kitchen. I'll ask the servant to heat it up."
Lu Jin carried Meng Lin to the restaurant, and the servants quickly brought the meal.
While Meng Lin was eating, Lu Jin took out his cell phone and walked to the terrace to dial a number.
After the short call, Lu Jin sat on a chair on the terrace and looked out the window at the city gradually shrouded in mist.
Ten minutes later, his cell phone rang.
Lu Jin pressed the call button, "Did you find out?"
A male voice came from the receiver: "Mr. Lu, we've found out! Xie Zicheng and Chen Zifei used the excuse of discussing cooperation with Mr. Meng's company as an excuse to humiliate Mr. Meng in disguise. According to the investigation, Mr. Meng's supervisor pressured him to make a public apology to Chen Zifei."
Fire blazed in Lu Jin's eyes, and his voice was deep and terrifying: "She deserves it!"
"Mr. Lu, do you need us to take action?"
"Not for now. Check the backgrounds of Xie Zicheng and Chen Zifei."
Lu Jin only knew that Meng Lin and Xie Zicheng were divorced, but he didn't know the specific reason, and he didn't investigate Xie Zicheng's identity and background at the time.
Unexpectedly, after the divorce, Xie Zicheng still brought his little lover out to make trouble.
Then don't blame him for being rude.
Anyone who dares to bully his baby will pay the price.
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