Chapter 62 Forced Love from My Archrival 11

Chapter 62: Forced Love by My Worst Enemy 11

"Ugh, don't even mention it. Been at work all day, I'm dead tired."

"Oh? Our Young Master Lin has had a change of heart? Didn't you say you'd never take over your dad's company?"

Yu Wenle was Lin Huaiqing's best friend. Those two told each other everything—they were practically joined at the hip.

Around Yu Wenle, Lin Huaiqing didn't have to fake it. He was dying to unload all the crap he'd been through lately.

"I don't want the hassle, but I also don't want to hand the Lin family business over to someone else. That cousin of mine must think I'm a total fool. One of these days, I'm gonna put him in his place!"

"You're too nice for your own good. If it were me, I'd have had someone beat him up on the down low a long time ago. If you're thinking about it, come talk to me! I've done this kind of thing before!"

Compared to Lin Huaiqing, Yu Wenle was a well-known rich kid in the capital's party scene, with more than a few shady deals under his belt.

The Yu family had some clout in the capital, but after the Lin family went bankrupt, they'd made too many enemies and slowly faded into obscurity too.

Otherwise, the original owner would've been way better off borrowing money from him than from the male lead!

"Forget it, I can't be bothered to lower myself to his level. Besides, if I did beat him up, my dad would have a problem with it."

Once everyone was mostly there, Lin Huaiqing drank glass after glass, getting himself half wasted.

If he was drunk enough, the beating later wouldn't hurt as much.

In between drinks, he kept scanning the room for his mission target.

The bar was packed with waitresses in tiny skirt uniforms—so which one was the female lead?

Just as he was checking everyone out, Yu Wenle slid over and threw an arm around his shoulder.

"Come on, spill! Which one you eyeing? I'll hook you up!"

Lin Huaiqing's cheeks turned red—whether from the booze or something else, who could tell.

"It's nothing, don't worry about me! Just looking."

"A lot of the waitresses here are college girls from the university town working part-time. They're good girls."

Yu Wenle's words made Lin Huaiqing a bit uneasy.

Though they were both spoiled rich kids, if it weren't for the mission, he'd never mess with a college girl working to pay her way through school.

Suddenly, a stunning figure caught his eye.

A young, pretty face with just a hint of makeup was already a knockout. Her long, pale legs under that tiny skirt were impossible to look away from.

Even though it was just a quick glance, Lin Huaiqing was sure—this was the legendary female lead, no doubt about it.

That Qin Feng sure knew how to pick 'em!

Apparently, Yu Wenle had spotted the female lead at the bar too, staring with his eyes practically popping out.

"Young Master Lin! Great taste! Want me to help you out?"

Knowing his buddy's personality all too well, Lin Huaiqing quickly turned him down.

That guy was full of schemes. If he got involved, Lin Huaiqing would definitely get beaten to death by Qin Feng.

He was going to take this beating anyway—no point in dragging anyone else into it.

Lin Huaiqing got up, grabbed a glass of red wine, and strolled over to Shen Jingyi. As he passed her, he deliberately bumped into her, splashing wine all over himself.

The trick didn't have to be new—it just had to work.

Shen Jingyi, who was walking by with a tray, was startled. New to the working world and green as grass, she genuinely thought she'd bumped into Lin Huaiqing.

She quickly grabbed a towel and started wiping his clothes, apologizing nonstop:

"Sir, I'm so sorry. Let me clean that up for you."

Before Lin Huaiqing could even react, Yu Wenle appeared out of nowhere again:

"Enough! Stop wiping! Do you know how much this outfit of Young Master Lin's costs? Can you even afford to pay for it?"

Lin Huaiqing silently said a prayer for Yu Wenle.

This drama queen was going to pay for this later.

But since someone else was setting the stage for him, he might as well play along.

"Get away from me! You clumsy idiot! Did you even get trained before starting this job? Call your manager! I want to complain!"

"Sir, I'm really, truly sorry. I got your clothes dirty, but please don't complain about me. I worked so hard to get this job. How about you give me the clothes, and I'll wash them for you?"

That little speech completely gave her away as the classic pure, innocent female lead.

And he was the bad guy picking on her.

"You? Wash them? These clothes can't be washed with water. But..." Lin Huaiqing put on a pervy expression, stroking his chin and eyeing Shen Jingyi with a sleazy look.

"You go to the university around here?"

"Yeah... I just started my freshman year. I wanted to work part-time to make some money for tuition."

Lin Huaiqing muttered under his breath: "What a beast!"

A cradle robber!

Qin Feng was two years older than him, and he was going after a freshman college girl. What a shameless creep!

"Making tuition money, huh..." Lin Huaiqing dragged out his words, his sleazy attitude totally clashing with his handsome, refined looks.

"Come on, have a drink with me, and you won't have to pay for the clothes! Deal?"

Lin Huaiqing strolled back to his seat, crossed his legs, and crooked his finger at Shen Jingyi, his voice dripping with charm:

"Come have a seat..."

Lin Huaiqing was already acting like a total creep. Any normal person would've turned and run.

Whether this pure little flower of a female lead was too brave, or just hypnotized by Lin Huaiqing's looks, she actually worked up the courage and timidly walked over to the booth.

Nervously, she asked, "You said if I drink one glass, you won't make me pay for the clothes."

Yu Wenle, enjoying the show from the sidelines, laughed:

"It's not that easy! Young Master Lin said you have to drink with him! At the very least, you'll have to sit on his lap!"

Before the words even died down, someone in the crowd gave Shen Jingyi a shove, and with her high heels throwing her off balance, she stumbled directly into Lin Huaiqing's arms.

He found himself holding a soft, warm armful, but his mind was completely blank of any such thoughts. His hands stayed frozen at his sides, not daring to reach out and steady her.

The suddenness threw Shen Jingyi off too. Trying to steady herself and get up, she hastily twisted her ankle and fell into Lin Huaiqing's arms again.

This time she fell harder, and she was about to land on her knees when Lin Huaiqing, in a flash, reached out and caught her by the waist, pulling her up just in time to keep her from hitting the ground.

Shen Jingyi was about to thank the handsome young man before her,

But the next second, a big hand with prominent knuckles grabbed her wrist and yanked her out of his arms.

The force was so strong she felt her wrist nearly pop out of its socket.

"Who told you to touch her?"

Qin Feng, already furious that Shen Jingyi was working at a place like this, was even more enraged

when he rushed over and saw her in a man's arms.

When he realized the man harassing Shen Jingyi was none other than Lin Huaiqing, he completely lost it.

"Lin Huaiqing? You again!"

He'd just seen Lin Huaiqing pull Shen Jingyi into his arms and start groping her.

Who knows what might have happened if he hadn't shown up in time?

Facing Qin Feng's accusation, Lin Huaiqing shot back sarcastically:

"Well, well, if it isn't the Qin family's young master! Not fighting me over the bracelet today—now you're fighting me over a woman?"