Chapter 567 - 274: Dinner Party
Chapter 567: Chapter 274: Dinner Party
"So, Shen, how do you handle your relationships?"
After chatting with Lin Shen for a while, Ma Zifan already considered him a close friend, even shortening his name from the more formal "Lin Shen" to just "Shen."
He not only admired Lin Shen’s business acumen but also his ability to skillfully navigate his romantic life.
As far as Ma Zifan was concerned, the very fact that Lin Shen could get two women to coexist harmoniously made him a role model for all men.
So, Ma Zifan humbly asked Lin Shen for his "Female Heart Control Technique," only for him to laugh and say...
"There’s no secret to it. As long as you’re capable enough, women will naturally flock to you."
"You think I’m not capable?"
This wasn’t just arrogance. Given Ma Zifan’s family background, he was undeniably part of the wealthy upper class.
"My family has over a hundred million in assets, business partners all over the globe, and I’m not bad-looking myself. But while plenty of girls will fool around with me, very few of them actually catch feelings."
"Are you talking about Zhao Jianing?"
Lin Shen raised an eyebrow, instantly understanding the reason for Ma Zifan’s gloomy expression. He then asked with a smile.
"You’re not still thinking about getting back together with her, are you?"
"Well, I did have that in mind when I came back."
Ma Zifan sighed softly.
"Jianing and I have known each other for almost ten years, and we dated for three of them. After we broke up, the more I thought about it, the more miserable I became. So I asked my father to let me return and handle the company’s domestic business, hoping to see if there was a chance to get back together with her."
Ma Zifan stole a glance at Zhao Jianing, who was happily chatting with Zheng Yanfei not far away, and couldn’t help but complain under his breath.
"But she just keeps stringing me along, neither rejecting me nor accepting me. Fuck! I never thought I’d end up as someone’s backup option! And a willing one, at that!"
"This is such bullshit. What kind of woman can’t I get? Why do I have to be so hung up on her? Even I think I’m being irrational, but I think I’ve really fallen for Jianing. Sigh."
"Just take it slow. I don’t have any great solutions either."
Lin Shen patted Ma Zifan’s shoulder and said with a light chuckle.
"But I can teach you one trick."
"What is it?"
Seeing a hopeful glint in Ma Zifan’s eyes, Lin Shen gave a sly grin.
"A good woman can’t fend off a persistent man."
"You want me to be a simp?"
Ma Zifan pointed at his own nose, completely speechless.
"I’m worth tens of millions, my family’s assets are over a hundred million, I’m pretty handsome, and while I’m not especially tall, I’m at least decent-looking."
"A guy like me should have no trouble finding a woman, so why do I have to be a simp? I absolutely refuse to simp for anyone!"
"Then what else can you do?"
Lin Shen spread his hands, showing he was out of ideas.
"If you didn’t genuinely like her, who would ever want to be a simp?"
"..."
At these words, Ma Zifan’s expression immediately became conflicted.
Lin Shen patted his shoulder, then slowly walked over to Zheng Yanfei’s side, where he noticed a clear handprint on her cheek.
Her skin was of the delicate and dewy type—fine and smooth. It could be said that of all the girls Lin Shen had been close to, she had the best skin.
Because of this, even a light pinch from Lin Shen on a normal day would leave a rosy mark on her cheek.
To say nothing of a full slap, like the one she had now.
"What happened?"
Lin Shen’s brows furrowed. A pang of protectiveness shot through him as he turned his gaze to Zhao Jianing, his eyes filled with grim inquiry.
Sensing his sharp, interrogating gaze, she immediately waved her hands in denial and explained.
"I didn’t hit her! Well, that’s not right. She grabbed my hand and hit herself with it. It wasn’t me."
"I did it myself!"
Zheng Yanfei acted as if nothing was wrong, giggling as she looped her arm through Lin Shen’s.
"It has nothing to do with Jianing."
"Why?"
Lin Shen reached out to caress her cheek, his voice full of pained concern.
"Does it hurt?"
"It doesn’t hurt anymore. Your hand has magic, Lin Shen. One touch from you and the pain is gone."
Zheng Yanfei nuzzled her cheek against his palm, blinking her big, beautiful eyes. Her colored contacts shimmered with an unusual hue in the sunlight.
However, when she noticed his questioning gaze, she stuck her tongue out cutely and stammered out an explanation.
"There isn’t really a big reason... It’s just that I feel really bad, Lin Shen. About your relationship with your girlfriend..."
"That’s no reason to hit yourself."
Lin Shen couldn’t help but let out a soft sigh, as if he understood everything. He then looked toward Zhao Jianing and spoke in a low voice.
"Jianing, I’ll handle things with Fei properly. For now, please help me keep this from Nan."
"Alright."
Zhao Jianing nodded, then tactfully chose to leave. She went to find Ma Zifan to handle the remaining car club matters, giving Lin Shen and Zheng Yanfei some space to talk privately.
"What on earth were you thinking?"
Lin Shen gave Zheng Yanfei an affectionate poke on the forehead. The gesture was a reprimand, but it was also filled with concern.
The poke made Zheng Yanfei lean back for a moment before she hugged his arm tightly again, pouting her plump, shimmering lips as she whined playfully.
"I just feel so sorry, Lin Shen... After all, I ruined your relationship with Qin Yuenan."
"I told you, I’ll handle this. You don’t need to worry about it."
Lin Shen chided her.
"Don’t you ever do this again, understand?"
"I’m sorry. There won’t be a next time."
Zheng Yanfei threw herself into Lin Shen’s arms again, hugging his waist tightly in front of everyone as if she were afraid he might run away. Her heart felt as sweet as honey.
’Hehe!’
’Lin Shen really does care about me!’
’This means I didn’t take that slap for nothing!’