Chapter 139 Eating what's in one bowl while eyeing what's in the pot

Shen Nian stared into her eyes and smiled meaningfully:

"Are you just playing around?"

"Because I might just take it seriously."

The two huddled together, whispering, thinking their voices were too low for anyone to hear.

How could they know that Lin Chen's body had long been strengthened, and his hearing far exceeded that of ordinary people?

Forget a quiet conversation this close; even if a mosquito flapped its wings ten meters away, he could hear it crystal clear.

The two women each had their own hidden agendas: one wanted to use her influence to suppress a rival, while the other wanted to seize the opportunity to steal the man.

And all of this was quietly seen and heard by Lin Chen, who sat between them.

He remained calm and composed, continuing to look down and eat his noodles.

However, the slight upward curve of his lips could no longer hide a smile that said everything was under control.

Just then, Lin Chen's WeChat notification chimed on his phone.

He casually pulled out his phone.

As soon as his fingertip swiped to unlock the screen,

A long string of unread messages piled up directly,

Looking at them was enough to make one's head spin.

Lin Chen raised an eyebrow, wondering to himself,

How did all these messages come flooding in at once?

The first one to pop up was a message from Su Wan,

Her tone was soft and carried her usual sweetness:

"Master, have you gotten used to staying in Hong Kong?"

"Is the hotel environment okay?"

"If you're not used to it, remember to tell me."

Lin Chen looked at this message.

Just as a faint smile touched his lips,

The next message from Li Sisi pushed its way to the top.

Her tone carried a hint of a small complaint,

Yet it hid her concern; she had clearly been waiting for him for quite some time:

"Lin Chen, have you arrived?"

"Why didn't you say a word after landing? I've been waiting for your message."

His finger paused on the screen, and before he could reply,

He Yun's message jumped out immediately after, her tone light and enthusiastic,

As if she were afraid he'd be bored or lost in an unfamiliar place like Hong Kong:

"Lin Chen, if you have time, take some photos of the street scenes or good food there for me to see!"

"I've been to Hong Kong several times before; many places are really interesting."

Following that were two unfinished ramblings,

It was clear she was just sending whatever came to mind:

"Those old neighborhoods and seaside boardwalks are all very nice."

"You can go for a stroll after you're done with your business; it's much more interesting than wandering around malls."

Lin Chen looked at these messages popping up one after another.

His fingers tapped away in the input box, momentarily feeling a bit overwhelmed.

He had just replied to Su Wan:

"Just arrived, the hotel is quite comfortable, don't worry,"

Then rushed to apologize to Li Sisi, saying he had just settled in and forgotten to check in,

And then turned around to reply to He Yun, promising her he would definitely take photos and send them over.

He was so flustered that he even forgot to unscrew the mineral water sitting on the table.

Before he could even finish replying to those three messages properly,

Su Qingran's chat box popped up.

Her tone was always gentle and considerate,

Every word and sentence reflected her concern,

Making Lin Chen's heart feel warm as he read:

"Lin Chen, was the journey smooth?"

"It's good that you've settled in Hong Kong."

"I originally planned to go with you,"

"Thinking that traveling alone would be so boring with no one to talk to, and I could have accompanied you on walks."

"Unfortunately, Grandma is having surgery tomorrow, and I have to stay at the hospital, so I can't get away."

"It'll have to be next time."

"Next time, I will definitely accompany you on a proper trip."

Lin Chen looked at this message.

He quickly and earnestly replied with a few sentences,

Telling her to focus on taking care of her grandmother,

Not to worry about him, as everything was fine here,

And to let him know the good news once the surgery went smoothly.

After finally finishing replying to all those messages one by one,

Lin Chen breathed a sigh of relief and rubbed his slightly aching fingers.

Just as he was thinking of locking his phone and setting it aside,

To take a break and organize his luggage,

The WeChat notification at the top lit up again.

It was from Chen Qian,

Her tone was lively yet carried a hint of a small grievance.

"Lin Chen!"

"What have you been busy with lately? Have you reached Hong Kong yet?"

"Why haven't you taken the initiative to message me!"

"I came to Macau with my parents for National Day; we'll arrive tomorrow."

"I'm right next door to you, super close!"

"If you're done with your work in Hong Kong, you can come to Macau for a bit if you have time!"

"Maybe we could even bump into each other in a different city, how coincidental."

"Oh right, right, the Star City International Auto Show is on October 13th."

"You must come and play if you're free!"

"A few friends and I signed up for the car model exhibition there."

"Consider it gaining some internship experience and challenging ourselves."

Looking at Chen Qian's string of messages filled with exclamation marks,

Lin Chen could imagine her chattering away on the other side.

He couldn't help but smile and slowly typed back a few lines,

Asking if she was having fun in Macau,

And promising to go and support her at the auto show if he had time.

He stared at the screen, confirming that all messages had been replied to.

Just as his fingertip touched the lock button,

The phone vibrated unexpectedly again.

Xia Wanrou's message popped up directly.

The young girl's tone was coquettish and blunt, full of a young girl's innocent charm.

"Lin Chen, have you missed me? ~"

"I went back to my hometown with my sister for National Day."

"I'm not at school anymore. How's the weather in Hong Kong?"

"Will it be very hot or rain?"

"Is your schedule for doing business in Hong Kong all arranged?"

"Don't get so busy that you forget to eat."

"Oh, by the way, my sister specifically asked me to tell you,"

"That once you're back from Hong Kong, she'll fulfill what she promised you before."

"I kept asking her several times,"

"What exactly it was, but her lips are sealed tight."

"She won't say anything no matter what, it's driving me crazy!"

"What is it exactly?"

"Can you tell me secretly?"

"I promise I won't tell anyone!"

Lin Chen looked at this long string of messages.

Especially those last few questions. On his originally somewhat tired face,

The corners of his mouth unconsciously curled upward,

And a hint of a smile flooded his eyes.

He remembered Xia Wanqing's promise to him before,

That next time, she would let him...

"Just thinking about it is exhilarating!"

"I need to find a good opportunity and a good environment."

"These campus beauties aren't as bold as those who have entered society."

"I certainly can't look for excitement in such a stimulating place."

As he ate, he almost bit his own finger.

"What are you thinking about?"

Chu Feifei looked at Lin Chen, who was still smiling like a fool.

"Are you seriously flirting with girls on your phone in front of two big beauties?"

Shen Nian also chimed in with a teasing tone:

"Oh, it seems our Handsome Guy Lin Chen is liked by many girls!"

"You couldn't be a Poseidon, could you?"

Lin Chen felt a chill in his heart and almost dropped his phone on the table.

Internally, he answered: "Couldn't be?"

"I already am a Poseidon."

"Just replying to messages involved four or five beauties."

But verbally, he immediately replied:

"A Poseidon?"

"I wish!"

"However, with the two of you by my side, I don't want to be a Poseidon anymore!"

{Pick-up Tip: Women love men with sweet talk! Even if she knows you're lying, she still loves to hear it.}

When Chu Feifei and Shen Nian heard this, his words seemed to be praising the two of them again.

It felt quite pleasant to hear.

"In that case, don't go back to your own room tonight!"