48: Chapter 48 Evening's First Kiss

Liu Zhenhong smiled and looked at Lin Yu: "My daughter is about the same age as President Lin. Let's get to know each other, and let her see what a young talent really looks like."

Lin Yu didn't pay much attention.

But a moment later, when the door to the private room was pushed open and a sexy, hot figure walked in, Lin Yu lifted his eyes slightly, a trace of surprise flashing through them.

The woman who walked in was wearing a white dress, with a graceful figure and a peerless face; it was none other than Liu Yifei, who ran a matchmaking company together with Zhou Li.

And the moment Liu Yifei saw Lin Yu, she was instantly stunned, her beautiful eyes widening, her face full of surprise.

She never imagined that the incredibly powerful big shot her brother spoke of, the distinguished guest her father had specially set up a banquet to host, would actually be Lin Yu. She hurriedly greeted him: "Boss, you're here too? What a coincidence!"

"Thanks to President Liu for the invitation, I just came over to mooch a meal. What about you?" Lin Yu asked with a smile.

The atmosphere inside the private room instantly became subtle.

Looking at their surprised expressions, Liu Zhenhong and Liu Mingxuan were stunned at first, then asked for the full story.

It turned out that President Lin and Yifei already knew each other. The matter of cooperation, as well as the intention to set the two up, undoubtedly had more hope now.

Because of the accidental acquaintance between Lin Yu and Liu Yifei, the atmosphere became even more harmonious.

Seeing that the two knew each other, Liu Zhenhong was overjoyed and hurriedly laughed: "Haha, so President Lin and Yifei have known each other for a long time; that is truly a great fate. We are all our own people, no need to be polite!"

Liu Mingxuan also chimed in from the side: "That's right, Boss. So my sister is the one doing the matchmaking company with you. I actually never ran into you at the company. This is too much of a coincidence!"

Liu Yifei came back to her senses and said straightforwardly to Lin Yu: "Boss, thank you for your support. I'd like to toast you."

Lin Yu nodded slightly, his expression still calm, but a trace of imperceptible amusement flashed in his eyes as he raised his glass and took a big drink.

During the meal, Liu Zhenhong's mind became increasingly active. Lin Yu was young and promising, his background unfathomable, and his character and demeanor were top-notch. If he could get his daughter Liu Yifei to be with him, the Liu family would not only be able to successfully secure the Food City project but could also directly climb the social ladder and become one of the top wealthy families in Ze City.

Such an excellent opportunity, he absolutely could not miss it.

Therefore, Liu Zhenhong began to intentionally or unintentionally set the two up. One moment he praised Lin Yu for being young and promising, a rarity in this world; the next, he praised Liu Yifei for being talented and beautiful. The implication behind his words was self-evident.

Liu Mingxuan also helped from the side, constantly speaking well of Lin Yu, doing his best to foster their connection.

Liu Yifei sat to the side, listening to her father and brother's words, her cheeks becoming redder and redder, her heartbeat speeding up involuntarily.

Ding! Liu Yifei's intimacy +10.

Current intimacy: 58.

In fact, from the first time she came into contact with Lin Yu, she had developed a good impression of this mysterious young man. He was steady, powerful, and low-key, never showy, yet he could always display astonishing strength inadvertently. He was completely different from those playboy scions who only knew how to indulge in debauchery, filled with a charm that made people fascinated.

Especially when Lin Yu invested in their matchmaking company, watching the company grow bigger and stronger step by step, and watching Lin Yu's strategic demeanor, this good impression became even stronger.

But at the same time, she also had deep concerns in her heart.

She knew very well that Lin Yu was never short of beautiful women around him. Tang Man, Su Manqin, Mu Wan... and those executives in the company, all of them were top-tier beauties surrounding Lin Yu. Even if she thought highly of herself, and her appearance and temperament were far superior to ordinary people, if she were to join them, she would just be one of many beauties.

She didn't want to be someone's vassal; she didn't want to lose herself in a relationship.

After the dinner ended, Liu Zhenhong personally saw Lin Yu to the entrance of the clubhouse, expressing his willingness to cooperate again and again. Lin Yu agreed indifferently, got in his car, and left.

Watching Lin Yu's car disappear from view, the smile on Liu Zhenhong's face grew even richer. He turned his head and said to Liu Yifei and Liu Mingxuan: "Yifei, this Lin Yu is a rare catch, a man you only see once in a century. You must seize the opportunity!"

"Dad, the Boss and I only have a working relationship." Liu Yifei said softly, trying to hide her true thoughts.

"A working relationship can turn into a boyfriend-girlfriend relationship!" Liu Zhenhong said with a firm tone. "Lin Yu is definitely an existence that will surpass the Zhang family, the richest family in Ze City. He is young and promising with a boundless future. If you follow him, you will have no worries about food or clothing for the rest of your life, and the Liu family will also be able to benefit. You cannot let such a good opportunity slip away!"

Liu Mingxuan also persuaded her from the side: "Sister, the Boss is really great. If you are with him, you will definitely not lose out. Brother supports you!"

Liu Yifei remained silent, feeling extremely conflicted inside.

After a long time, she finally spoke, expressing her concerns: "Dad, Brother, there are many excellent women around him. I don't want to..."

She didn't finish her sentence, but the meaning was already very clear.

Hearing this, Liu Zhenhong didn't care at all; instead, he laughed loudly: "Yifei, you are still too young and don't understand men. The more capable a man is, the more women there naturally are around him. This is a symbol of a man's strength, indicating that he is excellent enough to have so many confidantes."

In the eyes of a businessman like him, interests were far greater than romantic feelings. As long as he could climb this big tree that was Lin Yu, it didn't matter if his daughter was just one of many beauties.

"I don't care what you think," Liu Zhenhong said with a serious expression, giving a strict order to Liu Yifei. "From today on, you will take the initiative to approach Lin Yu and use every possible means to win him over. This is an order, not a discussion!"

Liu Yifei was stunned. Looking at her father's tough attitude, a trace of sorrow couldn't help but rise in her heart.

She didn't expect her father to be so utilitarian, treating her marriage as a transaction, a bargaining chip to exchange for family benefits.

She was born into a business family and had watched her father rush around for profit since she was a child. She was long accustomed to the deception in the business world, but when this utilitarianism fell on her, she still felt chilled.

But at the same time, Lin Yu's figure involuntarily emerged in her mind again. That steady and powerful young man, those deep eyes, could always easily tug at her heartstrings.

Heartbeat and panic intertwined; entanglement and unwillingness coexisted.

Liu Yifei leaned against the car window, watching the scenery flying past outside, her mind in a mess.

She didn't know how to choose: whether to obey her father's orders and actively pursue Lin Yu, or to stick to her own heart and refuse this marriage of convenience.

She didn't know that her good impression of Lin Yu had already taken root and sprouted unknowingly.

What she didn't know even more was that a crisis targeting her was quietly approaching, and this crisis would not only completely break her hesitation but would also bring a breakthrough in her relationship with Lin Yu.

When Lin Yu returned to Ruiyuan, the nanny, Sister Zhang, had already finished work. In the large living room, only one floor lamp was on, casting a dim light. The TV screen flickered with a ghostly blue light, and Su Manqin and Mu Wan were curled up on the sofa watching an old movie.

Hearing the "beep" of the fingerprint lock unlocking, both of them turned their heads at the same time.

Su Manqin seemed startled, subconsciously standing up, her eyes somewhat flustered. She didn't even bother to greet Mu Wan before hurrying toward the bedroom. She was wearing a silk bathrobe and slippers, walking hurriedly, wanting to avoid Lin Yu.

However, just as she reached the corner of the hallway, Lin Yu happened to step in. The two of them almost ran into each other.

"You're back?" Her voice was very soft, with a trace of trembling.

"Yeah, I'm back." Lin Yu's voice was a bit hoarse, carrying a trace of relaxation after exhaustion. He looked at the woman in front of him who was always gentle as water, his eyes softening a bit.

Su Manqin had originally planned to escape, but smelling the strong scent of alcohol, her feet seemed nailed to the spot. She bit her lower lip, and in the end, she couldn't bear to go straight back to her room, so she turned and walked toward the kitchen: "I'll go pour you a glass of honey water to help with the alcohol."

Lin Yu didn't refuse. He walked to the sofa and sat down, and Mu Wan naturally placed the pillow she was holding behind him.

Soon, Su Manqin walked over with a glass of warm honey water. She handed the glass to Lin Yu, and her fingertips inadvertently touched the back of his hand, causing her to recoil as if struck by an electric shock.

"Thanks." Lin Yu tilted his head and drank it all in one gulp. The warm liquid slid down his throat, dispelling the burning sensation in his stomach. He put down the glass, swept his gaze over the two, and smiled: "I'll go take a shower first, I smell like alcohol."

Mu Wan nodded obediently: "Go ahead, I've adjusted the water temperature."

The bathroom was filled with steam. Lin Yu stood under the showerhead, letting the hot water wash over his body. Before long, he finished his shower and came out, changing into pajamas. He took out his phone, opened Green Bubble, and chatted with a few of his female confidantes for a while. The avatars bouncing on the screen and the ambiguous words made the corners of his mouth hook into a playful smirk. The TV in the living room was still playing, but neither woman was clearly paying attention to it.

Lin Yu came to the living room and sat down in the middle of the sofa. Su Manqin sat on his left, her body as stiff as a stone. She could clearly feel the heat radiating from Lin Yu and the fresh scent of his body wash; this smell made her even more flustered than the smell of alcohol earlier. Her gaze wandered, not daring to land on Lin Yu.

"Auntie, what's wrong?" Lin Yu noticed her abnormality and turned his head to ask.

Su Manqin trembled all over, her earlobes instantly turning bright red: "No... nothing, just a little sleepy."

She stood up, her movements somewhat awkward: "You two watch, I'm going to sleep first."

Lin Yu watched her back and smiled helplessly.

On the other side, Mu Wan hugged her pillow and carefully moved to the side, trying to keep some distance from Lin Yu. Smelling the fragrance of his body wash, she remembered the scene of helping him shower the day before yesterday, and felt her heartbeat speeding up uncontrollably again, her cheeks burning fiercely.

Lin Yu, however, pulled her over, letting her lean into his arms.

"What are you hiding from?" He lowered his head, his warm breath brushing against Mu Wan's earlobe, his voice carrying the laziness after just taking a shower and a hint of elusive amusement.

Mu Wan's body instantly stiffened. She didn't dare to turn her head to look at him and could only stare at the TV screen, but she wasn't taking in anything that was playing on it at all.

"Mo-movie..." she stammered, her voice very small.

Lin Yu chuckled and didn't speak again.

Mu Wan could clearly feel the rise and fall of Lin Yu's chest, and the faint scent of his body wash mixed with a little residual alcohol, which actually made her feel a bit dizzy.

She secretly glanced at Lin Yu's profile. Under the dim light, his contours were exceptionally clear, his jawline sharp and distinct, his eyelashes long and dense, casting a small shadow under his eyelids, which was heart-fluttering.

Mu Wan's heart beat even faster. She subconsciously wanted to shrink back, but was gently held by Lin Yu's arm, unable to move.

"Are you very afraid of me?" Lin Yu suddenly turned his head, his gaze falling on her face, carrying a bit of inquiry.

Mu Wan hurriedly lowered her head, her fingers tightly clutching the edge of the pillow, her knuckles turning white. "No, no..."

"Then why are you trembling?" Lin Yu's voice dropped a few degrees, carrying a hint of seduction.

Mu Wan only then realized that she was trembling slightly. She was so ashamed she wished she could find a hole to crawl into, but her body wouldn't listen, and even the tips of her ears were bright red.

Watching her like this, the amusement in Lin Yu's eyes deepened. He suddenly reached out, gently pinched her chin, and lifted her face up.

Mu Wan was forced to meet his gaze, and her reflection was mirrored in those deep eyes, leaving her nowhere to hide.

"Wanwan." He whispered her name, his voice as gentle as a feather brushing against her heart.

Mu Wan's breath hitched, and before she could react, Lin Yu's lips pressed down.

It was a very light kiss, carrying exploration and tenderness, landing on her lips.

Mu Wan's brain went "boom," instantly turning blank. She widened her eyes, looking at Lin Yu who was so close, forgetting even to breathe.

This was her first kiss.

She had never imagined that her first kiss would come so suddenly, so unexpectedly.

Lin Yu's lips were soft, with a faint minty taste and a trace of residual alcohol, making her somewhat intoxicated. She subconsciously wanted to pull away, but her body felt as if it had been immobilized, unable to move.

Lin Yu noticed her stiffness and didn't force her, just gently rubbing against her lips, patiently waiting for her response.

Mu Wan's heart was beating as if it were about to explode. She didn't know what to do and could only clumsily open her mouth slightly, cautiously responding to his kiss.

This kiss was shallow but very tender, carrying a kind of magic that made people sink into it.

Mu Wan felt her cheeks burning as if they were about to catch fire, and even her fingertips were trembling. She closed her eyes, letting Lin Yu lead her to explore this strange and heart-racing world.

Don't know how long it had been, Lin Yu finally released her slowly.

Mu Wan leaned in his arms, gasping for breath, her cheeks as red as a ripe apple, and even her neck was stained with a faint pink. She didn't dare to look at Lin Yu and could only bury her face in his chest, feeling his powerful heartbeat.

Lin Yu looked down at her, his eyes full of tenderness and amusement. He reached out and gently stroked her hair, his voice carrying a trace of hoarseness: "Wanwan, you are very sweet."

Mu Wan's face turned even redder, and she lightly punched Lin Yu's chest: "You're bullying me..."

Lin Yu chuckled and hugged her tighter: "In the future, I will bully you often."

Mu Wan didn't speak again, just buried her face deeper. She could feel her heartbeat and Lin Yu's heartbeat gradually overlapping, becoming the same rhythm.