Film and TV: Starting from childhood, I will give up Zhong Yi

Chapter 333 April's Ambiguous Relationship, First Meeting with Tang Xin

Early the next morning.

Her biological clock, honed over the years, woke Amber precisely on time.

She opened her eyes to an unfamiliar ceiling and found herself on an unfamiliar, large bed. The room was clean and tidy, which made her somewhat panicked.

She quickly checked her clothes. Her inner layer was fastened tightly, her skirt hung down neatly, and her tight black stockings still covered her legs perfectly without any signs of being touched. This made her breathe a sigh of relief.

She's been in sales for so long, and although she's gained some advantages because of her beauty, she's never sold her body to get a sale.

She couldn't accept being taken advantage of while unconscious.

She shook her heavy head, recalling what happened last night. She remembered that she was drinking with Lin Yuan, one glass after another, but she couldn't outdrink him. Then Lin Yuan helped her into the car, and after that, she couldn't remember anything else.

Her small feet, encased in black stockings, touched the cool marble floor as she quietly stepped out of the room.

In the high-ceilinged and spacious living room, one wall is a floor-to-ceiling window, facing the Huangpu River.

"Is anyone there?" April called out softly, her voice still slightly hoarse from not being fully awake.

The empty house was very quiet, with only the occasional breeze from the river causing the gauze curtains to flutter, making the house even quieter.

She saw her black high heels with red soles in the entryway. Whether it was a hallucination from being drunk or not, she felt as if Lin Yuan had bent down to take off her shoes last night, his fingertips inadvertently brushing against her arch. The memory of that touch seemed to linger.

Amber took out her phone and dialed Lin Yuan's number.

The phone was answered after only a few rings.

"Hello, Mr. Lin."

Lin Yuan's voice was clear and bright: "You're awake?"

“Yes.” April’s fingers tightened slightly around her phone. “Did I…sleep at your house last night?”

"Okay." Lin Yuan replied readily. "There are new toothbrushes and towels in the bathroom, you can use them. There's bread in the toaster, and I'll make two cups of milk for you to tide you over. I'll be back in a bit."

"okay."

For some reason, Lin Yuan's instructions made her want to do them subconsciously. This was the aura he had cultivated from his long years in a high position, gentle yet carrying an undeniable weight, making it impossible for anyone to refuse.

April tidied herself up quickly, took out some bread, made two cups of milk, and sat properly at the table waiting for him, like a primary school student waiting for the teacher to come to class, with a slightly reserved and obedient demeanor.

A moment later, the door lock clicked softly. Lin Yuan pushed the door open and came in, his forehead covered with fine beads of sweat, clearly indicating that he had just returned from his morning exercise.

Amber quickly stood up and looked at Lin Yuan.

Lin Yuan said casually, "You eat first, I'm going to take a shower."

"I'll wait for you."

April wasn't in a hurry; she wanted to ask again what exactly happened last night.

When Lin Yuan came out of the shower, he was casually buttoning up his white shirt, the collar open, revealing his muscular abs and the faint outline of his groin.

This made April lower her head slightly.

Lin Yuan sat down facing south, and Aiber sat diagonally opposite him; the two dined together.

"Mr. Lin..."

Lin Yuan interrupted her: "Don't call me that, it's too formal. Just call me brother, either Brother Lin or Brother Yuan is fine."

April thought to herself, "You seem to be younger than me."

However, for salespeople, calling someone "brother" is perfectly normal.

She didn't mind at all and readily agreed.

"Brother Lin, what happened last night? How did I end up at your house?"

"You drank too much, and I couldn't just leave you there, so I took you home. It's that simple." Lin Yuan teased with a smile, "Your alcohol tolerance still needs improvement. If you get drunk again next time, you might get picked up by bad guys."

Amber laughed, "I didn't expect you to be such a good drinker. I've never been able to outdrink you. In our sales department, I'm known as the best drinker."

"If you want to continue drinking contests, I welcome you. But with a beauty like you, I might not be able to control myself every time," Lin Yuan joked.

April looked up at him, her tone resolute: "You are a gentleman."

Lin Yuan raised an eyebrow: "Not really, he just has the desire but not the courage."

Amber blushed slightly at Lin Yuan's half-joking remark. She picked up her milk glass, took a small sip, and concealed the amusement in her eyes, but deliberately retorted, "Brother Lin, are you just teasing me?"

Although her words were somewhat coquettish, there was not a trace of anger in her tone.

"If I didn't say that, wouldn't you be disappointed?" Lin Yuan's tone became more playful. "You're so beautiful, but I don't have any feelings for you. You'd feel like you're not attractive enough, wouldn't you?"

Lin Yuan's foot gently touched her small, black-stockinged foot. Through the delicate, silky black stockings, the touch was warm, soft, and slightly cool.

Amber's toes curled sharply, and the instep of her foot, wrapped in black stockings, stretched into a delicate arc.

She instinctively tried to pull her foot back, but Lin Yuan subtly hooked it with the back of his foot. The force was light, but it carried an unavoidable meaning.

Lin Yuan asked, "Having been single for so long, haven't you thought about finding a partner?"

If it were a man with a receding hairline and a beer belly, April would only feel disgusted and repulsed. But Lin Yuan's appearance and temperament made her feel lighter and even a little bit of inexplicable anticipation.

As a top salesperson, sincere communication with clients is also an essential skill for her.

But at this moment, he was hooking my foot...

Her voice was as soft as a feather, tinged with a hint of panic, "I haven't met the right person. I've been on a few blind dates, but either we just couldn't connect, or I always felt something was missing. Eventually, I got too lazy to go on any more blind dates. Being alone is fine too."

Lin Yuan then released his foot. He had only intended to tease her a little, and seeing that she didn't resist, he stopped there.

"Being alone is certainly comfortable, but seeing others in pairs inevitably brings moments of envy."

“Yes.” April took a sip of milk to hide her unease.

Lin Yuan looked up at her and said casually, "Sometimes I get quite bored by myself. If you're bored by yourself, you can come to me for movies, karaoke, billiards, shopping, or anything else you need. To be honest, I like hanging out with pretty women."

“But…aren’t you supposed to be very busy?” April asked, somewhat surprised. For someone like him, shouldn’t his time be measured in minutes and seconds?

Lin Yuan glanced at her front and said with a double meaning, "Time is like a woman's cleavage. You can always squeeze it out, and sometimes you don't even need to squeeze it out; it's just there."

Amber blushed slightly at Lin Yuan's teasing. If it were anyone else, she could have easily retaliated, but when facing a big shot like Lin Yuan, she could only find him witty and humorous.

Moreover, real estate sales inevitably involve dealing with all sorts of clients, and socializing is a regular occurrence. Being able to go out with a handsome guy like Lin Yuan is something she couldn't ask for.

"Okay, then I'll ask you next time, so don't make excuses." April agreed with a smile. "Brother Lin, are you free today? I'd like to take you to see what you think of the new apartments."

Apper steered the conversation toward the house.

Yesterday, when the two of them were drinking together, Lin Yuan mostly asked her about her situation, and she passively answered. They didn't talk much about the house.

After all, her original plan was to drink Lin Yuan under the table and then win the sales champion title for another year. She just didn't expect that she would get drunk first.

"Don't you need to go back to the company first?"

"I'll just say hello to Manager Yang."

"Then let's go."

Amber put on her high heels and followed Lin Yuan out the door.

Lin Yuan started the car, but the direction was not the Emerald Lake Cloud Court that she had mentioned.

"Brother Lin, where are we going now?"

"Let's go to the archery range."

"Aren't we going to look at houses?"

Amber was stunned; she couldn't quite follow Lin Yuan's train of thought.

“I said yesterday that you don’t necessarily have to go to the site to sell a house.” Lin Yuan looked ahead and said in a relaxed tone, “Just tell me about the houses in Cuihu Yunting. If they interest me, I will buy them.”

“Oh.” Amber showed no displeasure and immediately switched to work mode, starting to talk non-stop. “Then let me tell you about it. Cuihu Yunting is located on Shunchang Road, and there’s the Line 3 subway right outside the door… I have some videos on my phone, you can take a look later.”

Even after the two got out of the car, she was still clearly explaining the various advantages of the house.

Lin Yuan suddenly reached out and gently pinched her chin, his smile warm: "The introduction is over, it's time to relax."

Lin Yuan opened a private archery room, and the two of them started playing.

Lin Yuan drew his bow and shot arrows, hitting the bullseye every time, almost every shot was a hit.

"Brother Lin, you're amazing!" April feigned surprise, her eyes widening with perfectly timed praise, delivering the perfect emotional impact.

She had actually tried archery a few times. After all, as a salesperson, her clients had all sorts of hobbies; sometimes they would go fishing, sometimes they would go to golf courses, so she had naturally tried archery as well, though her skill level was just so-so.

"Shall I teach you?"

“Okay,” April replied immediately.

Lin Yuan moved closer to April, his hands reaching around from behind her to gently grasp her soft, boneless hands. One hand held the bow, the other guided the arrow. A strong masculine aura instantly enveloped April, making her heart race.

When this kind of physical contact happens repeatedly, it's time to close the net.

Suddenly, the embrace from behind made April's mind go blank for a moment.

If it were someone else, she would definitely avoid them, but a handsome guy like Lin Yuan doesn't seem so unacceptable.

In this dazzling metropolis, everyone, whether male or female, has needs.

Her first thought was that her body was still attractive to Lin Yuan, and that Lin Yuan was not indifferent or boring.

Lin Yuan's voice was very low, and his warm breath brushed against her ear through her hair: "Relax, slow your breathing, and clear your mind."

Amber couldn't say whether she had any ulterior motives, but she felt that Lin Yuan definitely did.

She shifted her waist uncomfortably, but this only brought them closer together.

"let go."

As Lin Yuan spoke, he first released his grip on her right hand. Amber did as he was told and gently released the arrow, which flew out with a "whoosh" and landed firmly in the bullseye.

The arrow flew swiftly and landed steadily in the bullseye.

"Hit!" she exclaimed in delight.

Lin Yuan released her: "Try it yourself again."

“I definitely can’t do it myself.” April shook her head; she knew her own limitations.

"Then I'll teach you one more time."

The two understood each other without saying a word, and their bodies pressed together again, even closer than before.

Time passed by unnoticed.

Held in her arms, April's breathing grew unsteady. She couldn't help but ask softly, "Brother Lin... why aren't you done yet?"

Lin Yuan said calmly, "Feel it well."

"What do I feel?" April stared ahead, her mind filled with the intense heat emanating from behind her.

"Look straight ahead. If you want to hit the bullseye, you need to aim in this direction first. Don't rush to let go. Remember the feeling this time, and only let go when you can't hold on any longer."

Lin Yuan released his right hand and instead placed it on April's waist.

"Brother Lin..."

April felt that things were becoming increasingly ambiguous between the two of them.

After a while, her hand holding the bowstring finally gave way, and the arrow slipped from her grasp. However, due to her breathing, it only landed in the sixth ring area.

"Archery is a sport that requires complete focus. If you have distracting thoughts or think too much, you will definitely not be able to shoot accurately."

He gently led April forward a small step, still holding her hand with his left, while his right hand picked up another arrow, nocked it, drew it fully, and released it in one fluid motion, the arrow hitting the bullseye perfectly.

Only after he had done all this did he slowly release her.

Amber was finally able to turn around and look at Lin Yuan, but out of the corner of her eye she couldn't help but glance at the ground beneath her, a hint of surprise and shyness flashing across her face.

Lin Yuan walked back to the chair in the rest area and sat down, and April silently followed him.

"I'll teach you archery step by step," Lin Yuan looked at her, reached out and took her hand, gently placing it on his body, his tone slightly teasing, "Shouldn't you 'repay' me in a way?"

……

April herself couldn't explain why she had agreed to it, as if by some strange twist of fate.
She awkwardly began to massage Lin Yuan.

On the way back to Jingyan Group, the atmosphere in the car became even more enchanting than before.

Lin Yuan suddenly spoke up, his tone frank: "Actually, I don't have any particular thoughts about buying a house, I just feel that it's necessary for us to get to know each other."

Amber rubbed her aching wrists; she could tell that Lin Yuan wasn't very interested in buying a house.

But out of professional habit, April still advised, "Buying several properties is the most stable way to preserve and increase wealth for someone like you. Jingyan's properties are known for their excellent locations and quality."

Lin Yuan turned to look at her, his tone serious: "But if I buy a house here, wouldn't our relationship change? We should maintain this pure friendship, free from monetary transactions."

April was taken aback, her red lips parted slightly, and she was momentarily speechless.

Lin Yuan then changed the subject, saying with a smile, "However, if it's to take care of your girlfriend's job, that's another story."

Amber's heart skipped a beat. She looked up at Lin Yuan's sharply defined profile. Lin Yuan's tone was ambiguous, and she couldn't tell how serious he was.

Would a wealthy man with such a net worth be willing to date a real estate salesman like me?

Impossible, right? But what if...?

Lin Yuan's car did not stop outside the Shanghai Center Building, but turned into the underground parking garage, and then he and Amber took the elevator upstairs.

Amber then belatedly asked, "You're going to Jingyan too?"

"I need to talk to someone," Lin Yuan replied, patting her lower back in a natural tone. "If you're ever bored, remember to call me. If it weren't for your help, I probably wouldn't be able to show my face today. I definitely have to repay this kindness."

A faint blush crept onto April's cheeks.

After the two parted ways, Lin Yuan went straight to Tang Xin, the project director of Jingyan.

Her name always reminded Lin Yuan of a mysterious organization.

Lin Yuan knocked on the door.

Tang Xin's clear voice came from inside: "Come in."

In the office, Tang Xin was looking down at the documents. She had short, neat hair tied in a low ponytail, her makeup was simple and elegant, and she wore a white chiffon blouse paired with a beige pleated long skirt that went past her knees, exuding the elegance and charm of a mature woman.

Tang Xin is Ye Jinyan's capable assistant and a veteran of the company who helped Ye Jinyan start his business. She is known as "Ye Jinyan's money-printing machine".

This is a woman who is decisive and efficient, and who practices a wolf-like competitive spirit.

Jingyan's growth and success to its current state is inseparable from her contributions.

Even Tang Xin played a significant role in Yang Ke's later success in making his new company bigger and stronger.

Lin Yuan naturally didn't want such a capable person to go to Yang Ke's company in the future, so he took the opportunity to get closer to him.

"Director Tang."

Tang Xin looked up, her tone slightly curious: "President Lin, what brings you here?"

Although the two had met at the shareholders' meeting, this was the first time they had a proper interaction.

Lin Yuan smiled and got straight to the point: "I don't come here without a reason. I do have a favor to ask of Director Tang."

"Mr. Lin, please tell me."

“Jingyan has a boutique hotel project in Songjiang, and one of my close female friends is going to intern there. I would like to trouble you to arrange a resident supervisor position for me. I want to go and oversee it myself so I can look after her.”

Tang Xin raised an eyebrow, her tone slightly sarcastic: "President Lin really has a lot of leisure time. Instead of enjoying a peaceful life, he chooses to suffer on the construction site."

Lin Yuan sighed softly, feigning helplessness: "My confidante was spoiled and pampered growing up. Her father also repeatedly told me to take good care of her. So, you can arrange another deputy supervisor. If I'm not here, he will be in charge. I don't need a salary. I'm just worried that the girl will be bullied on the construction site."

"Since President Lin has said so, what else can I say?" Tang Xin smiled knowingly, then changed the subject, "I heard that President Lin seems to have a close female friend in the sales department whom he needs to take care of?"

"Suosuo is my confidante's best friend. I only brought her to the sales department to try out because of her. Fortunately, she lived up to expectations and passed Manager Yang's interview, otherwise I wouldn't have been able to do anything."

Lin Yuan shrugged, his words perfectly veiled, both clearing himself of any suspicion of interfering in personnel matters by abusing his shareholder status and implying that Zhu Suosuo's entry into the inner circle was entirely due to her own abilities.

Tang Xin looked at him, a faint but knowing smile spreading across her lips: "President Lin certainly knows how to handle favors clearly."

Lin Yuan smoothly replied, his tone somewhat familiar: "Everyone has favors to do. I have things to do today, but I'll treat you to a cup of good tea another day, and we can chat more."

P.S.: I'm guilty! I've been writing a bit slowly these past few days, but I promise 6,000 words tomorrow! This one is 5.2,000 words.

(End of this chapter)