MTLNOVEL Chapter 271
Chapter 271
[Ding! Congratulations to the host for successfully blocking Xiao Feiyu’s scheme on female character Liu Shiwen, severing his luck, reducing Xiao Feiyu’s protagonist luck by 20%, and earning two epic lottery draws! Xiao Feiyu’s blackening level is at 70%!].
[TL: I explained what blackening is before right?].
Su Lin did not expect his meddling to deal such a heavy blow to Xiao Feiyu. He was utterly unaware of how awkward Xiao Feiyu’s situation had become.
Xiao Feiyu was currently without villain points, lacked a girlfriend, and constantly worried that Su Lin might end him for good. Just as he had an opportunity with Liu Shiwen, Su Lin forcefully ended it.
Xiao Feiyu, not daring to confront Su Lin directly, could only bide his time. Therefore, when Liu Shiwen walked away, he hurried after her.
Su Lin watched Xiao Feiyu chase after Liu Shiwen, who was explaining himself non-stop. Liu Shiwen continued forward, utterly indifferent. Su Lin smiled slyly and walked away, content to keep a low profile.
“Xiao Feiyu, I hope you turn black soon; otherwise, it’s not interesting at all. Ah need to wrap this up and return to a normal life!”
At 5 PM, Su Lin was surprised that Jiang Ruoxi had come to pick him up herself. When he received her call, he was momentarily stunned. Lin Xiaowan, who was next to him, heard Su Lin and Jiang Ruoxi’s conversation and chuckled, “Weren’t you going to avoid provoking Miss Ruoxi?”
Su Lin responded helplessly, “Xiaowan, believe it or not, I really didn’t provoke her. It was entirely passive on my part.”
“Haha…” Lin Xiaowan gave Su Lin a knowing look and then said, “That’s true, a beauty inviting you is quite the scenario. And even if it were true, I wouldn’t mind.”
Su Lin felt utterly defeated!!
“So, Xiaowan, she’s still downstairs waiting for me, maybe I should head down?” Su Lin tentatively suggested.
“Su Lin, aren’t you afraid I’d be jealous?”
Hearing this, Su Lin scratched his head and chuckled sheepishly. Although Lin Xiaowan’s favorability towards him was maxed out, she hadn’t lost herself in love and maintained a robust personality.
So, it was better not to directly address such remarks, or she might just kick him out of bed tonight.
“It’s getting late, Xiaowan, you and Xiaoyu should head home from work early. I’m heading out now.” After saying this, Su Lin sprinted away.
Watching Su Lin’s hasty retreat, Lin Xiaowan burst into laughter. “This guy, acting all stupid.”
Lin Xiaowan shook her head, no longer concerned with Su Lin’s affairs, and turned to the secretary’s office to discuss dinner plans with Xia Shiyu.
Rushing downstairs, Su Lin saw Jiang Ruoxi leaning against her Porsche. Although she seemed no different than usual, Su Lin noticed she had dressed up significantly. Being accustomed to women, he had picked up some knowledge about makeup.
Jiang Ruoxi wore light makeup, but her meticulous eye makeup revealed the effort of possibly an hour’s preparation. Su Lin checked her favorability rating; it was nearly at eighty.
Jiang Ruoxi, wearing denim shorts, showcased her smooth, long legs, her waist slender enough to grasp, and canvas shoes on her feet. She looked as pristine as fine jade.
Perhaps sensing Su Lin’s gaze, Jiang Ruoxi turned around, and her face brightened with a stunning smile upon seeing him. “Su Lin~!”
Seeing Jiang Ruoxi wave, Su Lin quickly approached, “Why come to pick me up yourself?”
Jiang Ruoxi smiled sweetly, “Today is specifically to thank you, so of course, I should make it a bit special.”
Su Lin nodded, “I can see that you really attach a great importance to today.”
Jiang Ruoxi glanced at Su Lin’s clear, desire-free eyes, feeling a bit disheartened. She wasn’t sure what she was thinking when she spent over an hour on her makeup and picking out clothes. She had hoped Su Lin would notice the difference from her usual self, but he seemed utterly unfazed.
Considering Su Lin had several girlfriends, she reasoned it away. She kept telling herself that her feelings for Su Lin were just gratitude and some inherent reverence, as he was almost mythical in status. It didn’t cross her mind that it could be something more.
Assisting Su Lin into the car in a gesture typical of wealthy heirs, Jiang Ruoxi laughed, “Get in~!”
“Ha! Okay…”
As Su Lin got into the car, Jiang Ruoxi hurried back to her seat. With the car door closed, Su Lin could smell a fragrant scent coming from her, likely from some hair product.
Though Su Lin wasn’t surprised, he glanced at her legs and then looked straight ahead, acknowledging inwardly that her legs were indeed remarkably fair!
Jiang Ruoxi, driving, tried several times to start a conversation but found little to say, eventually asking, “Su Lin, could you share the story with your girlfriends?”
Su Lin glanced at her, “Curious?”
“Yes, I know both Xiaowan and Xiaoyu are proud and discerning. You’re outstanding, but I don’t believe they are superficial. There must be some story that made them so devoted to you,” Jiang Ruoxi asserted with conviction while her eyes held a strange curiosity.
Su Lin sighed softly, “A lot has indeed happened, more in this short period than in all my previous years combined. But those are personal matters, perhaps not suitable to discuss.”
Jiang Ruoxi’s expression dimmed, then she quickly added, “It’s alright, I was just curious. It was rude of me to ask.”
Su Lin waved it off, “It’s fine, really. Many are curious. Honestly, anyone who knows them is intrigued.”
“Heh, I can imagine.”
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As they drove on, Jiang Ruoxi remained curious about what could have led to such loyalty from those women. Su Lin, however, kept his secrets as they headed to their dinner, leaving the mysteries of his relationships as mere speculations in Jiang Ruoxi’s mind.