Chapter 136: The Night of Surprises—A Reborn Villain Strikes Back (20)

Chapter 136: The Night of Surprises—A Reborn Villain Strikes Back (20)

Song Chuyi looked up sharply at Lin Xu.

"What? Did I hear that right?"

Lin Xu rubbed his temples, seeming to feel a hint of shame for what he was about to say.

"Come closer," he said, his Adam's apple bobbing up and down. "Let me... kiss you."

Song Chuyi was taken aback.

He felt momentarily stunned and confused.

Before he could even finish his thought, how had Lin Xu suddenly become so forward about wanting to kiss?

Unable to help himself, he asked, "Are you up to something?"

Lin Xu's ears flushed a soft pink, and he turned his head away, seemingly not daring to look at Song Chuyi.

"No, nothing like that."

His voice was low, carrying a sense of resignation to fate.

"I just... I can't stop thinking about you."

The memory of those glistening lips haunted him, driving him wild. He couldn't stay calm.

A voice inside him whispered urgently.

He wanted to hold him close and kiss him, to feel their bodies pressed together.

To be close to him.

These desires rose up so fiercely from his heart that he couldn't remain still.

Lin Xu took a deep breath. "Don't you want to kiss?"

Song Chuyi leaned in and carefully observed Lin Xu's expression before grinning and finally speaking.

"You can have a kiss."

"But there's a condition."

Lin Xu looked up. "What?"

"Let's lay down some ground rules first," Song Chuyi said, wrapping his arms around Lin Xu's neck, leaning forward to kiss him.

Lin Xu's hand clasped Song Chuyi's waist, his Adam's apple moving uncontrollably.

"Okay."

He kissed him, mumbling the word indistinctly.

Song Chuyi was satisfied and tried to pull away, but Lin Xu held him tighter.

Taking the initiative, he deepened the kiss.

Song Chuyi: ???

After the kiss, Lin Xu radiated a sense of contentment and happiness.

He let go of Song Chuyi and continued looking at the documents in his hand.

Song Chuyi smacked his lips, then pulled out his phone to catch up on the news without disturbing him.

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At the foot of the mountain, news of the "Affordable Mall" somehow spread.

Every day, a steady stream of people came to shop at the open-air market, and not only that, other merchants set up stalls outside the tent as well.

A bustling little market had sprung up here.

People’s faces lit up with smiles, and their eyes sparkled with hope.

This place buzzed with life and energy, a stark contrast to the city’s oppressive and lifeless atmosphere.

The formerly muddy road had been paved with cement, solid underfoot, so there was no need to worry about getting shoes dirty on a rainy day.

A brand-new bus stop had been built nearby, with clearly marked stops.

The buses that stopped there were brand new, seating forty to fifty passengers, with a bus arriving every ten minutes.

Unlike the city’s drivers, the bus drivers here greeted passengers with warm smiles.

Even if someone had trouble boarding, the driver would patiently wait instead of rushing to close the doors.

Despite being in the suburbs, this place felt better than the city.

No one knew who the mysterious benefactor behind this impressive mall was, but everything inside was affordable and practical, and the staff were always friendly.

Even spending a whole day here without buying anything would lift one’s spirits.

The mall even had public restrooms, separated for men and women, with plenty of water taps and free hand sanitizer available to wash hands at any time.

Everything here was so good that people were reluctant to leave.

Many people came and went, and some even saw construction teams working on the mountain road.

In just a week, the muddy mountain road had become a highway winding around the mountainside.

Cars could now easily navigate the winding mountain road.

When Song Chuyi learned that the highway was completed, he was eager to go down the mountain with Lin Xu.

Lin Xu had finished reviewing the documents given to him by Old Man Lin over the past few days and had also had several phone conversations with him at night.

He had gained a basic understanding of Lin Real Estate, and now it was time to put that knowledge into practice.

Since Song Chuyi wanted to go down the mountain, he agreed and accompanied him down.

This time, Lin Xu didn’t use his wheelchair but instead called a driver to take them.

He and Song Chuyi sat in the back seat while the driver drove them down the mountain.

Upon reaching the city, Song Chuyi wanted to check on his bubble tea shop, while Lin Xu was headed to Lin Real Estate.

Song Chuyi urged him to go quickly.

Lin Xu held Song Chuyi's hand, a faint smile at the corner of his mouth.

"Don't you want a kiss?"

Song Chuyi, with ease, gave him a quick peck, then urged Lin Xu to get out of the car.

Lin Xu let out a low sigh, cupped the back of Song Chuyi's head, and kissed him.

After the kiss, he whispered, "I'll come to pick you up later."

"Mhm," Song Chuyi responded, watching Lin Xu get out of the car and leave in his wheelchair.

After Lin Xu left, Song Chuyi touched his lips, which still felt warm from Lin Xu's kiss, and muttered under his breath.

"This guy sure loves kissing."

Lately, he'd been kissing him multiple times every day!

In this world, his waist was safe, but his lips were starting to suffer.

He pressed his lips together, feeling a slight sting. It was probably because he had kissed too much, making his lips chapped.

He'd need to pick up some lip balm on the way back. As Song Chuyi thought about this, he asked the driver to take him to Chuyi Bubble Tea Shop.

Half an hour later, in front of "Chuyi Bubble Tea Shop," Song Chuyi looked at the long line of people, his mouth slightly open.

"So many people."

He sighed in awe.

It seemed that no matter which world it was, people's love for bubble tea remained strong!

Song Chuyi entered Chuyi Bubble Tea Shop through the back door.

The staff were busy, and no one noticed him come in.

Song Chuyi observed them. It had only been a little over a week, but they looked even thinner.

They even had dark circles under their eyes.

Yet, despite the exhausting work, there was no sign of fatigue on their faces, and their eyes, which used to be dull and listless, now shone.

They seemed to genuinely love making bubble tea.

Or perhaps, they had found "hope" in this work.

Even though they couldn't quite explain that feeling, these past few days had been the happiest days for them.

Even more joyful than when they used to follow Song Chuyi around, bullying others and scamming money.

Song Chuyi didn't disturb the staff and left quietly.

He chuckled as he looked at the sign for Chuyi Bubble Tea Shop.

"I guess I should consider opening a second shop."

In the office of the chairman of Lin Real Estate, Grandpa Lin looked at his grandson, his eyes welling up with emotion.

"Xiao Xu, are you really sure?"

Lin Xu nodded firmly, "I am sure." There was no doubt in his voice.

He looked steadily at Grandpa Lin, his voice firm and unwavering.

"I want to take over Lin Real Estate."

Grandpa Lin said "good" three times in a row, his hand trembling as it rested on Lin Xu's shoulder.

Ever since the incident, he had not seen his grandson this determined and alive for a long time.

This was the kind of grandson the Lin family needed, the grandson he had always been proud of.

He had truly made the right choice in selecting Xiao Song as his granddaughter-in-law.