Chapter 173 Schemes After Sex

"I still have a few classmates to meet on my end; the itinerary was set a long time ago,"

"I plan to spend National Day wandering around Macau and Hong Kong, so I can't get away."

He paused, then softened his tone and added:

"Thanks for the kind offer, Auntie. Next time it's my treat,"

"I'll take you all somewhere nice to travel to make up for this time."

Chen Qian, on the other end of the phone, was clearly disappointed,

Her voice sounded listless, devoid of the excitement from moments ago:

"Oh... okay then,"

"That's fine, I won't force you."

That soft, vulnerable tone made Lin Chen feel a bit guilty.

But there was nothing he could do.

Chu Feifei and Shen Nian were returning to Macau tonight, and he had already made plans with them; he couldn't stand them up.

So he could only brace himself and say:

"I'll be changing hotels in a bit and heading elsewhere, so I won't be joining you guys,"

"Have fun, and be especially careful on the speedboats."

"I know, I know,"

Chen Qian's voice was still lacking energy,

"You have fun too, and remember to send me photos."

"Will do, definitely."

Lin Chen agreed and hung up. He turned to look at Chen Shuang, his gaze instantly turning cold,

"Just now, you did that on purpose, didn't you?"

Chen Shuang flinched in fear,

"I was just being careless."

Yet she still argued back stubbornly:

"I'm right here in your bed, and you're still chatting with a female classmate..."

"Jealous?"

"Fine, then I'll accompany your 'carelessness' to the very end!"

Before she could finish, Lin Chen pinned her down. The fire that had been teased out but not yet vented,

Was now entirely unleashed upon her.

...

Another half hour passed.

Only then did Lin Chen stop.

"Since the emergency money for your mother's treatment has been gathered,"

Lin Chen leaned against the hotel headboard, his tone sounding nonchalant, but a trace of imperceptible distance hidden in his eyes,

"You should head back early to take care of her. Don't let it delay the important things."

He paused, then added casually, as if speaking of a trivial matter:

"Also, I've booked a room at the Royal Wynn; just send me the room number."

As soon as he said this, Lin Chen was making his own little calculations.

To put it bluntly, he wasn't really sending Chen Shuang back to fulfill her filial duties;

He just wanted to get her out of the way,

So he could go to other casinos and keep raking in money.

The strategy of winning big by going all-in at the Grand Lisboa today,

If he tried it a few more times, he might be able to multiply his fortune several times over.

But what about Chen Shuang?

She was a woman he'd only known for a day; it was always right to be cautious.

He primarily needed to observe her more.

If she had the personality of a gold-digger, then this would just be a one-night stand.

Regardless, he wasn't lacking for beautiful women right now.

Moreover, if he always went all-in and made quick money in front of her,

This woman would inevitably see through him, and then there would be a pile of trouble.

In contrast, Chu Feifei and Shen Nian were much more worry-free.

Chu Feifei was from the same school, and her straightforward personality,

Lin Chen understood perfectly; even if he had some minor tricks, he could smooth them over.

Shen Nian went without saying; he had her wrapped around his finger,

The system indicated a favorability of 95, which was the level of unwavering devotion; no matter how he messed around, nothing would go wrong.

Seeing Lin Chen's seemingly considerate manner, Chen Shuang's eyes warmed slightly,

And the gratitude and stirrings in her heart surged up all at once.

She didn't think much about Lin Chen's true intentions, only feeling that she had struck gold,

Meeting such a reliable man in her time of crisis.

Before Lin Chen could react, Chen Shuang lunged forward,

Standing on her tiptoes, she kissed him hard.

Her breath carried the faint scent of her perfume, not overwhelming but alluring enough.

This kiss lasted for a full minute,

Until both of them were out of breath before they slowly pulled apart.

Chen Shuang's cheeks were flushed, her eyes full of infatuation,

Her voice was soft and carried a hint of a sob:

"Lin Chen, you're so good... how am I so lucky,"

"To meet a man as good as you."

Looking at her like this, Lin Chen couldn't help but chuckle,

Deliberately putting on a roguish air, he raised an eyebrow and said:

"Don't make me sound so perfect. Aside from being a little lecherous and a little fickle, I'm actually alright in other areas."

To his surprise, Chen Shuang wasn't angry at all. Instead, she reached out and hooked her arms around his neck,

With a hint of flirtatiousness in her eyes, her tone was blunt and bold:

"I accept the lecherous part; after all, it's me you're being lecherous with;"

"Fickleness is fine too, as long as your body can handle it, I don't care."

As she spoke, her gaze became increasingly firm, saying word by word:

"You helped me when I was at my lowest. I'll remember this kindness for a lifetime. In this life, I've chosen you."

"Alright, then you should head back first and take good care of your mother."

Lin Chen patted her back, his tone still gentle,

But in his heart, he was planning to go to the casino at Royal Wynn for another round once she left.

Chen Shuang nodded and reluctantly climbed out of bed, bending over to pick up her clothes scattered on the floor.

In the heat of the moment earlier, neither had bothered to tidy up, and clothes were strewn everywhere.

As she dressed, she kept glancing back at Lin Chen, her eyes filled with reluctance.

At the door, she stopped, turned back, and waved at Lin Chen,

Her voice was clear:

"Lin Chen, remember to contact me when you're back in Star City!"

"If there's a chance, I'll invite Su Qingran, and she and I will together..."

At this point, she deliberately paused, blew Lin Chen a kiss, and mouthed something meaningful.

Lin Chen understood that mouth shape at a glance; it was 'accompany you.'

Lin Chen's eyes lit up, and he was overjoyed, muttering to himself:

"Damn, older sisters really know how things work!"

"A man without an older sister is like a blade of grass; only with one do you realize that women are treasures!"

But on second thought, after an afternoon of gambling and messing around with Chen Shuang, he was indeed exhausted.

He gave a massive stretch and grumbled:

"Damn, after exercising all afternoon, I'm falling apart. I'll sleep for a bit first."

He picked up his phone, quickly sent the Royal Wynn room number to Chu Feifei and Shen Nian,

Then collapsed onto the bed, falling asleep the moment his head hit the pillow.

Exhausted to the limit, he didn't even have a single dream.

This sleep lasted straight until seven in the evening.

It wasn't until the piercing ring of his phone woke him from his deep slumber.

Lin Chen groggily answered the phone,

His voice heavy with sleep and slurred:

"Hello... who is it?"

Chu Feifei's cute yet slightly complaining voice immediately came from the other end:

"Hey, Lin Chen! What are you doing?"

"Sister and I have already gotten off the boat in Macau. Why aren't you here to pick us up!"

"We've been here at the Hong Kong-Macau Ferry Terminal, blowing in the wind for quite a while!"

At those words, Lin Chen snapped awake, his heart skipping a beat.

"Crap, I was so busy sleeping I forgot about picking up Chu Feifei and Shen Nian!"

He quickly composed himself and made up an excuse, trying to sound as natural as possible:

"Oh, sorry, sorry! I just arrived at the Royal Wynn too,"

"I was busy getting familiar with the hotel environment and accidentally lost track of your arrival time."

"Wait just a moment, I'll be right over. It'll only take fifteen minutes."