46: Chapter 46 Drunken Sexual Misconduct

The horizon just started to glow with a fish-belly white, and the first ray of morning light, like a fine golden thread, slipped through the gap in the tent and fell gently on Su Manqin's face.

She stirred groggily and realized she was being tightly held in a warm embrace, her back pressed against a solid chest, the scent of Lin Yu lingering at the tip of her nose.

At first, a long-lost warmth welled up in her heart, like a quilt baked through by the sun on a winter day—soft and reassuring.

But the next second, this warmth was replaced by cold panic: Lin Yu was Mu Wan's boyfriend! He was her future son-in-law! How could she be in his arms?

She sat up abruptly. The movement was too sudden, causing a soreness in her body, especially... which made her freeze in place instantly.

Her head buzzed as if struck by a heavy hammer. Fragmented scenes from last night flashed wildly in her mind: the hazy moonlight, warm breathing, pulled clothing, and that sensation that made her both fearful and intoxicated...

"What should I do? What should I do?" She covered her face with her hands, her fingertips icy, her heart beating so fast it felt like it was going to jump out of her chest.

She didn't dare look at Mu Wan, who was still fast asleep, and even less did she dare look at Lin Yu beside her. She felt all the blood in her body rushing to her head, and her cheeks were hot enough to fry an egg.

She scrambled to put on her coat and crawled out of the tent, almost stumbling.

The morning air, carrying the dampness of the river and the chill of the grass, rushed toward her, but it couldn't disperse the anxiety in her heart.

She walked to the riverbank, squatted down, and looked at her disheveled reflection in the water—her hair messy, her eyes filled with panic, and her lips slightly pale from nervousness.

"Lin Yu is so excellent, so considerate to Mu Wan, and always takes such good care of me... Mu Wan can't live without him. If she knew that I and he..." She didn't dare think any further, feeling her throat tighten and her eyes ache.

For a moment, she even wanted to jump into the river in front of her, to let the cold water wash away all the panic and guilt.

But thinking of Mu Wan, thinking of Lin Yu who always gently called her "Auntie," who helped her carry heavy objects, bought her a massage chair when her back ached, and stayed up all night when she had a fever, she couldn't bear to.

"I'll just pretend nothing happened." She took a deep breath, pinched her arm hard, and tried to calm herself down.

She stood up, tidied her messy hair, and tried to make her expression look calmer before slowly walking back to the campsite.

Little did she know, the moment she sat up abruptly, Lin Yu had already woken up.

He actually hadn't slept deeply. The alcohol from last night had blurred his consciousness, but his body's instincts had kept him vigilant.

When Su Manqin sat up, he felt the warmth beside him suddenly vanish, and he immediately opened his eyes.

He watched as Su Manqin scrambled out of the tent, then watched her squat by the river, her shoulders trembling slightly, and he understood most of it in an instant.

He looked down at his pants, where... plus the fragmented scenes in his mind—Su Manqin's flushed cheeks under the moonlight, the faint scent of roses on her body, and her unconscious murmurs in her sleep—everything was clear.

He didn't get up immediately, just quietly watched Su Manqin's back, his heart filled with mixed emotions.

He knew Su Manqin was scared and conflicted, and he also knew this couldn't just be left as it was. Mu Wan was his girlfriend; he couldn't hurt her, but Su Manqin...

He remembered the soft sensation of her in his arms last night, remembered the panicked look in her eyes when she woke up, and felt a wave of conflict in his heart.

"I need to find a suitable time to have a good talk with her." He thought to himself, slowly sat up, rubbed his aching temples, and tried to make his expression look normal.

Just then, Tangtang's laughter came from Tang Man's tent, followed by the voices of Chen Huihui and the Fatty. The campsite gradually became lively.

Everyone got up one after another to wash up, ate some bread and milk, and began to pack up.

Su Manqin kept her head down, not daring to look into Lin Yu's eyes, silently helping to pack up the tent and the barbecue grill.

Lin Yu calmly kept an eye on her movements. Once, when she almost tripped, he reached out to steady her, but immediately pulled his hand back after she stood firm, as if nothing had happened.

Mu Wan rubbed her eyes and walked out of the tent. Seeing Lin Yu, she immediately ran over and hugged his arm: "Brother Lin Yu, you're awake? Did you sleep well last night?"

Lin Yu stroked her head and smiled gently: "It was great. How about you? Did you have any nightmares?"

Mu Wan shook her head and said with a smile: "No, I slept very soundly, and I even dreamed that we went to see the sea together."

Hearing her daughter's words, Su Manqin paused in her movements, a wave of bitterness washing over her heart.

She looked up at Lin Yu and happened to meet his gaze. Their eyes met in the air and then quickly separated, both carrying a trace of imperceptible panic and complexity.

After packing up, everyone threw the trash into the bin and drove the three cars back to the city.

Along the way, Su Manqin sat in the back seat, looking at the passing scenery outside the window, not saying a word. Lin Yu drove, silently thinking about how to find a chance to talk to her.

Arriving back in the city, everyone went home to attend to their own affairs.

Su Manqin returned home and locked herself in her room, her mind filled with the scenes from last night and Lin Yu's gaze. She knew this matter couldn't just be over like this.

Meanwhile, Lin Yu went to the company, sat on the sofa, lit a cigarette, and watched the smoke curl upward, planning things in his heart.

"Knock, knock~" A knock on the door sounded, and Tang Man walked in: "Boss, everyone is already waiting in the conference room!"

Lin Yu saw that Tang Man had changed her clothes, so he asked: "Where is Tangtang?"

"I sent her home to be looked after by my parents, no problem!"

Lin Yu nodded: "Then let's go, to the conference room!"

Junlin Capital temporary conference room.

Outside the huge floor-to-ceiling windows, the entire view of Ze City was in full view.

Chu Zhenghong, in a crisp black suit, held a thick project report. He stood at the conference table, unable to hide his high spirits, and spoke to the young man sitting in the leather chair in a calm and forceful tone.

"Boss, according to your instructions, Junlin Supermarket has completed a comprehensive expansion based on the existing stores. Currently, the total number of stores has reached 130, covering the entire Ze City without any blank areas."

Chu Zhenghong said, handing over the report.

Lin Yu, sitting in the chair, raised his eyes slightly. His face was handsome, his temperament calm, and he exuded a sense of majesty and indifference completely inconsistent with his age.

He was only in his early twenties, but his eyes were as deep as a pool, as if nothing in the world could stir up much of a ripple in his heart.

Lin Yu took the report casually, his gaze quickly scanning the data and layout maps above.

One hundred and thirty stores, nearly a hundred of which had their locations finalized recently, with renovations and personnel recruitment starting simultaneously. Such a large-scale expansion could not be considered a small move in any city, but for Lin Yu, it was just a casual sentence.

"What about the cold chain logistics and central warehouse?" Lin Yu spoke, his voice low and pleasant, but with an unquestionable aura.

"Everything is in place!" Chu Zhenghong immediately replied, "The large cold chain storage center is built in the suburban logistics park, radiating to all stores, ensuring a stable supply of fresh food and daily necessities, and completely opening up the upstream and downstream supply chains.

The renovation teams for the nearly one hundred new stores have all entered the site, and recruitment is also proceeding simultaneously. All processes are strictly executed according to unified standards, and it is expected that all new stores can open simultaneously in one month."

Chu Zhenghong's admiration for Lin Yu was no longer what it used to be. Originally, Junlin Supermarket was just a second-rate local chain enterprise in Ze City. After Lin Yu injected capital and he personally took charge, it completed a fission-style expansion in a short time.

The scale of 130 stores directly crushed all peers in Ze City. Once it started running, it would surely become the undisputed retail giant of Ze City.

Lin Yu nodded slightly, without too many words, just saying indifferently: "Proceed steadily, don't make any mistakes. After one month of operation, if the effect is good, we can march into the county towns below!"

"Okay, Boss!" Chu Zhenghong turned and sat down.

Following him, Zhou Li and Liu Yifei, who were in charge of the marriage industry, stood up to report.

The two stunning beauties stood side by side, their temperaments each having their own merits. Zhou Li was gentle and atmospheric, while Liu Yifei had flaming red lips, and her beauty was even half a point higher than Zhou Li's. Standing together, they were an extremely pleasing sight.

Zhou Li held the project plan for the marriage company, with a smile on her face: "Boss, Romantic Love Marriage Company has successfully opened nine flagship stores in the two districts and seven counties of Ze City.

All stores are located in core business districts and are currently under renovation. It is expected that they can also officially open in one month. The business covers one-stop services such as matchmaking, romantic proposal planning, wedding photography, high-end wedding celebrations, and honeymoon travel, completely opening up the entire marriage industry chain."

Liu Yifei added, her voice cold and pleasant: "Our self-developed Romantic Love APP has also been officially launched. Users can share daily love life, happy moments, and exchange emotional experiences on the platform.

Currently, the number of registered users is rising rapidly, breaking through 100,000 in just a few days, causing quite a bit of heat on local social platforms in Ze City."

Lin Yu looked at the two beauties in front of him, a trace of imperceptible appreciation flashing in his eyes.

The two had outstanding abilities, and with his financial support, the marriage company would surely flourish and become a benchmark in the marriage industry in Ze City, leaving all peers far behind.

"Well done." Lin Yu commented simply.

Zhou Li and Liu Yifei were both happy in their hearts. Being able to get Lin Yu's recognition was the greatest affirmation for them.

Following that, Xia Xiaotang of Min Shi Wei Tian Catering Company stood up to report: "Boss, the ten stores of Min Shi Wei Tian in the two districts and seven counties of Ze City have all started renovation.

The positioning is a combination of livelihood catering and high-end business banquets, with a unified supply chain and unified management mode. It is expected that all stores can start trial operations simultaneously in two months, forming a business complementarity with Junlin Supermarket and driving traffic to each other."

Lin Yu nodded: "Not bad. If there is no problem after two months of operation, I will take you to break into the provincial capital!"

"Okay, Boss, I will definitely live up to expectations!" Xia Xiaotang said excitedly.

"The preliminary preparation for the Food City project has been fully completed. The 3,000-acre land plot has been approved. The government attaches great importance to it and has listed it as a key livelihood project in Ze City.

It is expected that the groundbreaking ceremony can be held officially in one month." President Wang Ya was dressed in a professional suit, her figure graceful. As the president of Junlin Capital, she organized all projects in an orderly manner, "All procedures are legal and compliant, funds are all in place, and there are no obstacles."

President Wang Ya was Lin Yu's most trusted right-hand person, with beautiful appearance and top-notch ability. All external public affairs were handled by her, while Lin Yu always hid behind the scenes, controlling the overall situation.

"What about the construction unit?" Lin Yu asked.

"We have notified some capable companies, and bidding will start next week!" President Wang Ya replied.

"Okay, thank you for your hard work!"

Vice President Liu Qingyan reported next: "Junlin Security Company, with a total investment of 100 million yuan, currently has all procedures complete. General Manager Wu is currently organizing internal resources and the external business of the original company. Business scope: Gatekeeping, patrolling, guarding: This is the most basic business, suitable for fixed posts such as residential areas, office buildings, factories, etc. Personal protection: That is, the business commonly known as 'bodyguards.' Security inspection: Suitable for security service for large events, subways, and venues. Crowd control: Suitable for order maintenance for large events such as concerts and sports events. In addition, we are registering for the operation of security products with the Administration for Industry and Commerce."

"Well done!" Lin Yu praised and looked at Financial Director Xia Wanxing: "How much money is left on the company's books?"

"Boss, excluding the special funds for the Food City, there are currently 4 billion available."

Lin Yu stood up, put his hands on the conference table, and said: "Since ancient times, those who win the hearts of the people win the world. I will personally inject 1 billion yuan to establish the Junlin Charity Foundation."

He glanced at Chu Zhenghong and continued: "The legal representative is Director Chu Yao, who will also serve as the Director of the Charity Department of Junlin Capital."

Chu Zhenghong was startled, and couldn't help but sigh in his heart: Xiao Yu really spoils his daughter too much!

At this moment, the phone Lin Yu placed on the table vibrated abruptly. He lowered his eyes, and the words "Liu Mingxuan" were flashing on the screen.

He sat down, picked up the phone, swiped to answer, held the phone to his ear, and leaned back slightly, leaning against the back of the chair.

"Hello." His voice was low, with three parts laziness.

The person on the other end of the phone seemed to say something.

"Hmm, what is it!" The tone of this sentence was slightly raised. Lin Yu was silent for more than ten seconds. His gaze passed through the huge floor-to-ceiling windows of the conference room and cast toward the gray city skyline in the distance.

Then he smiled and said: "Okay, I'll go over there at that time."

Short seven words, crisp and neat. After hanging up, Lin Yu casually turned the phone over on the desktop, making a light "da" sound.

"Director Lu," Lin Yu tapped his finger on the desktop, his tone so steady that no emotional fluctuation could be heard, "How is our company's recruitment going?"

HR Director Lu Zhiyi, who was named, felt her heart tighten. She quickly organized the stack of reports in front of her and straightened her back: "So far, the on-duty rate is 80%," HR Director Lu Zhiyi's voice was clear, not daring to have any hesitation, "Key talents for core positions are in place, and we have started the headhunting emergency channel for the remaining basic positions. We can definitely recruit them within half a month."

"Good."

He stood up, adjusted his cuffs while walking towards the door, and his voice came from the front.

"Everyone here has worked hard. Meeting adjourned!"