Epiphanies of Rebirth Chapter 44 (Part 3)
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Translated by Pure
Edited by Qing
Chapter 44.3 Why does everyone think he and Xiao Chi had bad blood? He was obviously thinking about how to do ‘this and that’ all day. (Part 3)
Deng Mai was still in a state of shock, even after they got into their car. "Brother Lin, how about I handle Flux Realty’s project meetings by myself in the future?"
"Why?" Lin Jingzhe leaned back to recall the hearty release in Xiao Chi's office just now. The constant knocking on the door made him nervous but also more excited, like a roller coaster that climbed slowly to the top and then descended rapidly. His whole body was still immersed in that intense feeling.
Why? Deng Maixin said: "Of course it’s about the conflict between you and Mr. Xiao..."
"What conflict?" Lin Jingzhe realized what he meant and couldn't help but show a playful smile on his face, "Don’t bother with such nonsense, he and I have no conflicts."
Deng Mai sighed in his heart. He definitely didn't believe it, but since Lin Jingzhe said this, Deng Mai had no choice but to continue to drive silently.
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There were no secrets in the business world. The news that Lin Jingzhe and Xiao Chi fought again in Xiao Chi's office after their conflict in Changqing City immediately became the hottest news in the real estate industry of Yan City!
Even Shen Juanying had heard about it. After their regular weekly dinner, the people at the table moved to the living room. While Lin Jingzhe was brewing tea, Shen Juanying, who was sitting next to him, suddenly said, "Jingzhe, Auntie has an elder who’s celebrating their birthday next week. Everyone in the family will be there, would you like to come?"
Lin Jingzhe paused slightly, but he still filled the teacup before putting down the teapot. He looked at Shen Juanying's poker face, and Shen Juanying also looked at his. The two stared at each other for a moment before Lin Jingzhe withdrew his gaze. He then pushed the cup of tea he poured just now to Shen Tiantian.
Shen Tiantian glanced at him. Her eyes were a little apprehensive, but she still picked up the cup to take a sip.
Shen Juanying didn't let him avoid the invitation with silence so she persisted to ask, "Shall we go together?"
There was a tacit distance between Lin Jingzhe and his father’s family. This was done purposely by Lin Jingzhe.
He just wanted to maintain this ordinary life in peace. They could get together occasionally to have a meal, go shopping together, and share the small events in their daily lives with one another. There was no need to publicize it to everyone. He was very satisfied with his current life. He was unwilling to let his existence become a hot discussion or an embarrassment for his father's family like in his previous life. A remarried family was inherently special. Any little bit of ordinary conflict would be extraordinarily turbulent if replaced by this premise. Moreover, Shen Juanying's family still had some background.
He didn't want to make it awkward for everyone, and he didn't want to make it awkward for himself.
Shen Juanying had obviously been tacitly aware of this all along. This was the first time she had brought up a topic that overstepped their usual boundaries.
As usual, Lin Runsheng on the side looked serious. He stared at the teacup as if he wanted to break the small piece of porcelain.
Shen Tiantian also drank tea and remained silent. Obviously, she had yet to fully adapt to the sudden addition of this brother, but since Lin Jingzhe didn't answer, she added in a low voice: "Don't worry, maternal uncle is very kind."
Lin Jingzhe glanced at her. In his previous life, their relationship had deteriorated to the point that they would avoid meeting at all. Shen Tiantian had worked hard to let everyone know that Lin Jingzhe was nothing more than a burden. Not to mention the relatives on her mother's side, she even avoided allowing Lin Jingzhe to meet her friends.
He didn't expect to hear her personally invite him in this life. Lin Jingzhe smiled gently. Shen Tiantian, who met his gaze, lowered her head with reddened cheeks. Lin Jingzhe couldn't help but raise his hand to pat her head.
It turned out that the bad-tempered Shen Tiantian's hair was the same as the other girls, soft and silky.
Shen Tiantian was stunned by his actions. She kept her head down and secretly looked up at him, but did not avoid his touch.
However, Lin Jingzhe still refused cruelly. "No, I'm currently busy and can’t make time. I will buy a gift in a few days, Aunt Shen, please have Tiantian help me deliver the present to the elderly."
Shen Tiantian opened her mouth and looked at her mother with a helpless look. Lin Runsheng also frowned. Shen Juanying sighed: "Runsheng, take Tiantian upstairs first."
After the two left, Shen Juanying finally asked a question that she dared not ask in front of her husband, "Jingzhe, tell me honestly, have you been in any conflict with someone in the business world recently?"
It turned out to be because of this! Lin Jingzhe quickly understood and felt warmed by her kind thoughts. He poured a cup of tea for Shen Juanying. "Auntie, you don't need to worry about these things. Those rumors should not be taken too seriously."
"Don't lie and try to tell me that your fight with Xiao Chi was a false accusation! Dai Gaofeng personally told me!" Shen Juanying didn't listen to his explanation, she just frowned and said solemnly, "The boys in Yan City have been used to being lawless since childhood. They dare to do anything, they think you are an easy target to bully!"
Lin Jingzhe sighed: "We really didn't fight..."
Shen Juanying looked at him helplessly: "Jingzhe, listened to Auntie. Auntie doesn’t mean to disturb you, but one must have proper backing while doing business in Yan City. Just like the matter between you and Xiao Chi, people meet and get acquainted. If there are any conflicts, in consideration of your family’s background, he would not dare to bully you so unscrupulously..."
Lin Jingzhe smiled as he listened to her start to finish. "I understand."
"Yeah right!" Shen Juanying scolded, "You brats are all a bunch of stubborn mules!"
Lin Jingzhe did not accept her invitation in the end. Shen Juanying was kind, but his appearance would inevitably put everyone in a difficult situation. This would be especially true for Shen Tiantian. Everyone knew she was the apple of Lin Runsheng and his wife’s eye, so what would happen to her if he were to appear out of nowhere and ruin their picture perfect family?
When he left the Shen household, Lin Jingzhe turned back and locked eyes with Shen Tiantian, who was standing on her balcony on the second floor. Shen Tiantian seemed a little panicked, she probably hadn’t expected him to turn his head back. Lin Jingzhe smiled and raised his hand to wave at her.
Shen Tiantian gradually calmed down. With her head looking down, she also stretched out her hand and waved gently.
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After the regular weekly dinner, Lin Jingzhe dropped by Fang Wenhao's house. Since it was relatively close, he wanted to visit the old man whom he hadn't seen in a long time.
The old man was in good spirits and was obviously well-informed. He bombarded Lin Jingzhe with questions related to his and Xiao Chi's conflict. He added to not keep everything inside and not to endure when bullied.
The old man had been a soldier when he was younger. He emitted a murderous aura when he taught Lin Jingzhe how to fight back when being bullied. Lin Jingzhe smiled and played a game of chess with him. He then bid farewell and left amid repeated exhortations from the old man.
Fang Wenhao was not at home, so Lin Jingzhe went out by himself. The sky was already dark. This neighborhood was different from the densely populated residential buildings, it was deeply shrouded in a quiet atmosphere.
When he made a turn on an avenue, there was a sudden roar of an engine ahead. A beam of dazzling lights shot out from the corner, and then there was a sudden sound of braking.
An arrogant sports car stopped in front of him. The window rolled down, revealing Qi Kai's aggravating face inside. The bruise on the corner of Qi Kai's mouth had yet to fade away. He glanced behind Lin Jingzhe and recognized Fang Wenhao's house. He immediately laughed ironically, "Yo, Mr. Lin! I heard that you and Mr. Xiao had quite the fun the other day. What's the matter, are you here to beg Fang Wenhao to stand up for you?"
Lin Jingzhe didn't take him seriously at all. He just smiled, "That's right."
Qi Kai originally wanted to make him angry, but he punched into a ball of cotton instead. The corners of his mouth twitched at Lin Jingzhe’s lack of reaction.
"Let me advise you, don't waste your time, your good buddy is not that capable." Qi Kai was really angry but Lin Jingzhe refused to ‘play the cards properly’. He also didn't dare to make trouble in front of Elder Fang's door. If he provoked that grumpy old man, his leg would probably be broken, so he could only say some cruel words angrily.
Lin Jingzhe nodded and smiled very politely: "I appreciate your advice. When you recover from your injury, I will treat you to a meal as a thank you."
Qi Kai stared at him. His gaze showed some confusion.
Lin Jingzhe waved to him in a happy mood. "See you later."
After saying goodbye, he turned around and left without waiting for Qi Kai's response.
As he walked, he recalled everyone’s concerns he had received today, and couldn't help but be puzzled——
Why was everyone so sure that he and Xiao Chi had bad blood? All he wanted to do was bed him.
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