socalfunplaces Chapter 225 Is this a beating?
Chapter 225 Is this a beating?
chapter 225
After driving for more than half an hour, we finally arrived at our destination.
Lu Linshen got out of the car first, followed closely by Meng Youcheng. Lu Linshen smiled and looked at him, saying, "I was just about to open the car door for you..."
Meng Youcheng glanced at him, "I can get down by myself..."
"The car door I opened must be different..."
Meng Youcheng didn't reply, but looked at the hotel in front of him and asked, "Your company is holding its annual meeting here?"
"Yeah... what's wrong?"
"fine."
Lu Linshen came to his side, extended a hand, and asked, "Hmm?"
Meng Youcheng froze, staring at the outstretched hand. "What are you doing?"
"Let me lead you inside..."
Meng Youcheng shook his head and strode forward. "I can walk in by myself..."
Lu Linshen reached out and grabbed him, a smile on his face. "You need to remember your role today. You're my date, so I have to take you in. Besides, there are a lot of people inside who look glamorous on the outside but are wicked on the inside. What if you get kidnapped by someone else?"
Meng Youcheng looked into his eyes, trying to break free of his grip. "No way! There are so many people inside, who would dare to kidnap me? Besides, I'm a grown man, if anyone dares to touch me, I'll fucking punch them to death!"
Lu Linshen smiled, gripping his hand tightly, and patted his head anxiously with his other hand, "I know you're very capable..."
Meng Youcheng froze, staring into those doting eyes, and suddenly felt uneasy. "Don't look at me like that..."
Lu Linshen froze for a few seconds. "What's wrong with your eyes?"
"That's weird..."
Meng Youcheng forcefully broke free from his hand. "I already told you, I can walk in by myself, you don't need to hold me..."
Lu Linshen ignored him, his smile unwavering, and his grip on his hand tight. "I know you're very strong, and no one can beat you, but... there are some things you can't see. The people inside might drug you. The hotel is upstairs. If you get kidnapped, I might not even find out. So, please hold my hand and be good, okay?"
Meng Youcheng hesitated. "In broad daylight... and I'm a grown man, why would they bother me?"
"There are many perverted people; the human heart is unpredictable..."
Lu Linshen gently took his hand. "Listen to me... Actually, I really didn't want to drag you into this, but I wanted to be with you because I'm happy when I'm with you. So I had no choice but to pull you into this vortex. The people in this place have tried everything, let alone men. You're so good-looking. If something really happens, I'll feel guilty for the rest of my life."
Meng Youcheng was still somewhat hesitant, "But..."
Are you deliberately trying to distance yourself from me?
Lu Linshen gently touched his hand. "Is it because the driver called you 'sister-in-law' that you feel uneasy? You don't want others to misunderstand our relationship, so you don't want to go in with me, is that right?"
Meng Youcheng was stunned. "Of course not!"
Lu Linshen breathed a slight sigh of relief. "That's good. I thought it was because of that sentence that made you feel uncomfortable, and that being with me made you feel very uncomfortable, which is why..."
Meng Youcheng shook his head. "No... it's my own problem, it has nothing to do with you."
"How can it be alright?"
Lu Linshen stepped forward slightly. "Although... our relationship right now is a bit complicated, at least for now, everything I do for you is genuine. We'll be living our lives together in the future, and all your problems are indirectly related to me..."
Meng Youcheng was stunned. "I..."
"alright……"
Lu Linshen said gently, "If you feel that our relationship is too close right now, I will tell them that we are just ordinary friends..."
Meng Youcheng shook his head, "No need..."
A glint flashed in Lu Linshen's eyes. "Hmm?"
Meng Youcheng avoided his eyes, but took his hand and said, "Let's go inside."
……
The interior was resplendent with gold and silver, and there were many people walking around. The banquet was filled with food and entertainment...
Lu Linshen explained, "Actually, this year's banquet is different from previous years. This year's annual meeting shouldn't be considered an annual meeting. None of the company's employees are here. Almost everyone here was invited by the company to attend the party. The annual meeting should be held tomorrow, and that's what you'd call an annual meeting."
Meng Youcheng nodded. "Oh..."
Just then, a man in a suit walked over, smiling, and greeted Lu Linshen, "President..."
Lu Linshen looked at Meng Youcheng and said, "Let me introduce you. He is the vice president of our company. He has been managing the company since I have retired."
The vice president looked at Meng Youcheng with a smile, "President, who is this?"
Lu Linshen glanced at Meng Youcheng. "How should I address him?"
Meng Youcheng was stunned. "Huh?"
Lu Linshen smiled at him. "How should I introduce you to others?"
Meng Youcheng: "This...?!"
The vice president immediately understood the implication. He smiled and said, "No need for introductions, I should be able to guess. Um... President, I'm really sorry to have called you to the company again. I've already emailed you the details, did you see them?"
Lu Linshen nodded. "Hmm... Have the people from the Lin Group arrived?"
Not yet...
The vice president explained, "Many companies have been eyeing that project they have, and I've spoken with them many times, but nothing has come of it. I don't quite understand what they want. You and Ms. Lin are old acquaintances, and she'll be here today too. I don't get along well with her, so I thought of you..."
Lu Linshen nodded. "I'll give it a try."
The vice president left with his wine glass, saying, "There are a few clients over there to meet, you guys can continue enjoying yourselves..."
Lu Linshen glanced at Meng Youcheng beside him, "Are you hungry?"
Meng Youcheng belatedly looked at him, "A little..."
"What would you like to eat? I'll get it for you..."
Meng Youcheng was stunned. "Is that all possible?"
"certainly!"
……
With a cookie stuffed in his mouth, Meng Youcheng turned to look at Lu Linshen and said, "You said you're discussing projects, wouldn't it be too much trouble to bring me along?"
"What's the trouble?"
Lu Linshen maintained his smile, "I'm here to discuss a project, not to find prostitutes. Bringing you along won't cause any drama. Besides, I don't really want to do anything right now, I just want to stay by your side..."
"hehe……"
Meng Youcheng took a bite of the cookie, smiled, and shook his head.
"What are you laughing at?"
Meng Youcheng glanced at him, "You're really good at sweet talk, it just comes right off your tongue..."
Lu Linshen smiled. "I'm serious..."
Meng Youcheng pursed his lips, "I'm serious..."
Lu Linshen patted his head. "How can I make you believe me?"
"I don't believe it..."
"But I'm serious! Can't you see the expression on my face? How serious..."
Meng Youcheng remained silent...
"Brother Lu...is it really you?"
Lu Linshen was stunned. Meng Youcheng looked towards the source of the sound and saw a woman in a dress running towards them…
Lu Linshen belatedly turned around and looked over, and the moment he saw the other person, he was completely dumbfounded.
Lin Su smiled, her small face appearing exceptionally delicate. "Brother Lu...it's been so long since I've seen you..."
Before anyone could react, the girl rushed over and grabbed Lu Linsen's arm...
Meng Youcheng was stunned; that was incredibly fast.
Lu Linshen stiffly turned his head to look at the girl, "Lin... Su?"
This girl looks to be around 22 years old. She has pretty clothes, a petite figure, and beautiful features...
Lin Su grabbed his arm and shook it. "Brother Lu...where have you been lately? I haven't seen you in so long. They say you haven't been going to work. Why is that? Are you not feeling well?"
Lu Linshen did not resist, clearly not having realized what was happening.
Meng Youcheng's eyes were uncontrollably fixed on this side...
What does that mean?
Brother Lu... you call him so affectionately...
Dude, isn't Lu Linshen gay? Doesn't he like guys? Why isn't he pulling his hand away from her? Why isn't he keeping his distance? Why is he so close to her? What's with this?
Lu Linshen... could he be bisexual?
Could it be... that he actually likes this girl?
Holy crap, he's a complete scumbag...
Meng Youcheng grew angrier the more he thought about it. He crumpled the cookie in his hand, not knowing where the anger came from, but he was extremely unhappy. Especially when he saw Lu Linshen's bewildered look, he suddenly felt like slapping him...
Let go, little sister... he won't like you!
Lu Linshen... why the hell aren't you letting go?
Lu Linshen immediately realized what was happening and belatedly removed Lin Su's hand. "Miss Lin... it's been a long time."
Meng Youcheng looked at the two of them, not wanting to say a word, feeling extremely distressed.
Lin Su felt a little embarrassed and suddenly turned her gaze to Meng Youcheng. "And this is...?"
"He is...my brother."
Meng Youcheng: I am... I am your brother?!