19: Chapter 019 Chen Sisi gets jealous after agreeing to the invitation.

Lin Fan looked at Shen Bing's cold and elegant face, calculating the task the System had just issued. Pointing out a private ailment? This System really knew how to play. He felt Chen Sisi's fingers tightening on his arm and knew this little girl was jealous.

He patted the back of Chen Sisi's hand to comfort her, then spoke to Shen Bing.

"Then I certainly have time. It wouldn't be right to refuse President Shen's invitation."

Shen Bing nodded, her tone flat.

"Good, the cocktail party ends in half an hour. There's a café downstairs; I'll wait for you there."

After saying that, Shen Bing turned and left, her high heels clicking on the floor. The surrounding bosses' gazes toward Lin Fan completely changed, some with envy, some with jealousy. The female CEO of Binghai Venture Capital taking the initiative to invite someone for coffee—no one else in Tianhai City received such treatment.

Chen Sisi dragged Lin Fan by the arm and walked out, not saying a word the whole way. Once they reached the underground garage, Chen Sisi pulled open the car door, sat in the driver's seat, and slammed the door shut with a bang.

Lin Fan quickly got into the passenger seat and turned to look at Chen Sisi.

"Wife, what's wrong? Who made you angry?" Lin Fan asked, knowing full well the answer.

Chen Sisi glared at Lin Fan.

"Stop playing dumb with me! Why did you agree to her just now? Can't you see that Shen Bing is interested in you? A woman like her, with both wealth and looks, inviting a grown man like you for coffee—could it really be just to ask for advice?"

Lin Fan was amused; all women are the same when they're jealous.

"Wife, you're wronging me. I agreed to her for the sake of the investment in your company. She just agreed to invest fifty million; if I turned around and rejected her invitation, it would be so disrespectful. What if she gets angry and doesn't sign the contract tomorrow? I'm doing this for the sake of our family's big picture."

Chen Sisi heard this, and her anger mostly dissipated, but she still pouted.

"Is it really for the investment?"

"Absolutely! I, Lin Fan, swear to heaven that you're the only one in my heart. No matter how good-looking Shen Bing is, can she compare to my wife? She's as cold as a block of ice, nothing like your warmth and consideration. Besides, I called you my wife in front of everyone just now; doesn't that prove my feelings?" Lin Fan quickly pledged his loyalty.

Chen Sisi felt a warmth in her heart after hearing Lin Fan's words. On second thought, Lin Fan indeed acknowledged her identity in public, which gave her a great sense of security.

"You certainly have a way with words. Then if you go for coffee, what about me? Should I wait for you here?" Chen Sisi asked.

"You drive home first. You've had a long day; go back, take a bath, and get some rest. I'll come back to be with you right after the coffee. Don't worry, I definitely won't mess around. I guarantee I'll wrap things up within half an hour," Lin Fan promised, patting his chest.

Chen Sisi hesitated for a moment, then nodded.

"Alright then. Just watch yourself. Don't forget you're a man with a girlfriend now. If I find out you're having some vague relationship with her, I won't let you off!"

Lin Fan nodded repeatedly in agreement. Watching Chen Sisi drive away, he breathed a sigh of relief. Dealing with multiple women really was a physical labor. But at the thought of the system task rewards, his spirits rose again.

He turned toward the elevator and pressed the button for the first floor.

The café on the first floor of the hotel was very quiet; there weren't many people at this time. Lin Fan walked in and immediately spotted Shen Bing sitting in a corner.

Shen Bing had already taken off her shawl, wearing only that black deep-V evening gown. She held a cup of black coffee in her hand, staring blankly out the window.

Lin Fan walked over, pulled out a chair, and sat across from her.

Shen Bing snapped out of it and looked at Lin Fan.

"Mr. Lin is very punctual. What would you like to drink?"

"Anything is fine, just plain water. I'm not used to drinking that Western stuff." Lin Fan leaned back in his chair, sizing up Shen Bing.

Shen BingHe waved to the waiter.，I ordered a glass of warm water.。

"Mr. Lin, there were many people upstairs just now, so some things weren't convenient to say. Now that it's just the two of us, I want to have an open and honest talk. Who exactly are you?" Shen Bing got straight to the point.

Lin Fan took a sip of water and smiled.

"Didn't I say it just now? I'm Chen Sisi's boyfriend. Just an ordinary person."

Shen Bing shook her head.

"An ordinary person wouldn't be able to see through Future Technology's details. I've checked your background. Lin Fan, twenty-four years old, graduated from an ordinary university, previously worked as a clerk in a small company with a monthly salary of five thousand. You were just dumped by your girlfriend a few days ago. But today, not only did you casually spend over a hundred thousand on clothes, but you also exposed a billion-dollar business secret with a single word. Do you think I'll believe you're just an ordinary person?"

Lin Fan cursed inwardly; this woman moved fast, having checked his background in such a short time. However, he wasn't flustered at all.

"President Shen, data can be deceiving sometimes. I was low-key before, but that doesn't mean I lack ability. As for who I am, that's not important. What matters is that I saved you a billion. That's enough."

Shen Bing stared at Lin Fan for a long time but couldn't find any flaws.

"Fine, I won't ask about your past. I'll only ask you, what is your view on the future investment market?" Shen Bing began to test Lin Fan's true ability.

Lin Fan was confident; the God-level Investment Insight rewarded by the System wasn't just for show. He randomly picked a few of the most popular industries in the current market and analyzed the bubbles and risks within them thoroughly.

Shen Bing became increasingly shocked as she listened. Many of the things Lin Fan mentioned hadn't even been noticed by the top analysts in her company. This man's insight was incredibly sharp.

"Mr. Lin, you truly are a genius. I'll ask you one last time, are you really unwilling to join my company? You can name any terms." Shen Bing once again extended an olive branch.

Lin Fan waved his hand.

"President Shen, working for someone else is out of the question. I'm used to being lazy. However, we could cooperate. If you have any projects you're unsure about in the future, you can ask me. I'll just charge a bit of a consulting fee."

Shen Bing nodded.

"That works. Then let's add each other on WeChat."

Shen Bing took out her phone and opened her QR code. Lin Fan scanned it and added her as a friend.

With the business concluded, Lin Fan knew it was time to handle his own matter. The system task was to point out Shen Bing's private ailment.

He muttered in his mind.

"System, activate x-ray glasses."