Chapter 208 Walking on a Sticky Road
At nine o’clock on Saturday morning, the sun penetrated the thin clouds and shone warmly on the Ode to Joy community.

Lin Yuan, who had just returned from outside, came to the door of Room 2202 and knocked on the door.

Soon, with a click, the door opened, and the women in the room were eye-catching.

Andy has a plain face without any makeup, exuding a soft and capable temperament; Guan Juer wears light makeup, looking gentle and well-behaved; Fan Shengmei wears heavy makeup, looking charming and attractive, and her every move is graceful and elegant.

Lin Yuan quickly scanned the room, but didn’t see the familiar and lively figure. He asked in confusion, “Where’s Qiu Yingying?”

Guan Juer quickly replied: “Yingying went to work.”

Qiu Yingying was in a bad mood when she went out to work in the morning. She never expected that Lin Yuan actually didn’t come to see her.

These days she had been looking forward to Lin Yuan finding time to tell her that she could have a day off and go to the villa with everyone, but in the end she never waited for that.

Lin Yuan couldn’t help but be speechless: “Doesn’t she know there’s a party today?”

Andy nodded seriously. “Xiao Qiu is simple-minded and sees things in black and white. I guess she took your casual remark ‘don’t go’ seriously and kept it in mind.”

“Well, can’t she just ask for a leave or change her shift?”

This silly girl is just too honest.

Fan Shengmei sighed: “If the little earthworm wasn’t so naive, she wouldn’t have been deceived by the scumbag.”

Lin Yuan looked at the girls in front of him and sighed helplessly: “Andy, you take Guan Guan and Sister Fan first, I’ll go to the store to pick up Qiu Yingying.”

Fan Shengmei asked curiously, “Where is Qu Xiaoxiao?”

“She said she had a client today and might not be able to go with us.”

The first half of this sentence is true, but the second half is hard to say. With Qu Xiaoxiao’s playful and lively personality, once she finishes the project at hand, she will definitely rush over in a hurry.

Of course, even if Qu Xiaoxiao had no project to discuss, Lin Yuan would have made such arrangements.

When Qu Xiaoxiao finishes her work and comes to find them, she will use the excuse that ‘the prepared rooms are not enough’. Out of helplessness, it is natural for Andy and Guan Juer to stay in the same room.

When Fan Shengmei heard this, she started to get active. If Qu Xiaoxiao didn’t go, she could call Wang Baichuan.

After all, with Qu Xiaoxiao’s personality of wanting to create chaos in the world, what she likes most is to have fun with others.

Now that she is not here, as long as she gives proper instructions to Andy and the others, she can cover up the fact that she rented a house and continue to maintain the image of a noble goddess in front of Wang Baichuan.

Fan Shengmei said nervously, “Um…can I bring a friend with me?”

Wang Baichuan hadn’t contacted her for the past few days, or even sent her a message, which left Fan Shengmei puzzled.

She is a beautiful woman and also Wang Bochuan’s secret crush. Before she even felt disgusted with Wang Bochuan for renting a car to show off his wealth, he actually cut off contact with her first.

She asked herself whether she had fallen in love with Wang Baichuan blindly.

But in her glorious history, there has never been a case where someone was full of affection one day and disappeared without a trace the next day.

It was not until she got off work yesterday that she received another call from Wang Baichuan.

Wang Baichuan explained that his company had just moved to Shanghai and there were too many things to deal with in the past few days, so he asked her if she had time on the weekend.

Fan Shengmei just said two words proudly: “Let’s talk about it later.”

This was a great opportunity to enter the class she had always admired and have a close look. How could she give it up? Now she could show off in front of Wang Baichuan.

Lin Yuan didn’t think much about it and responded generously: “Who is Sister Fan’s relative who is asking for an extra pair of chopsticks?”

Fan Shengmei replied: “It’s one of my classmates.”

Lin Yuan roughly guessed it in his mind. Since he was a classmate, it was most likely Wang Baichuan.

It can also complete the system tasks.

With his current progress, he has already completed the minimum goal of five, but maybe if he exceeds the target, he can get a better reward.

At the end of the original drama, Fan Shengmei was willing to accompany Wang Baichuan to pay off the mortgage, but Wang Baichuan refused to add her name to the property certificate. The two ultimately did not get together because of this, so it could not be considered as breaking up a couple.

Lin Yuan would not stand on the moral high ground to criticize Wang Baichuan’s behavior, just as he would not criticize Ying Qin’s “virgin complex”. This is a right that everyone should have, but he also has no intention of being the matchmaker for these two people.

Having said that, these two people, one rents a car with a car, and the other rents a house with a house, are really equally matched.

Lin Yuan then asked: “Does your classmate have a car?”

“There are some.”

Lin Yuan arranged everything in an orderly manner: “Andy, you take Guan Guan first, and Sister Fan can take her friend’s car. We will meet at the villa.”

Lin Yuan, Andy and Guan Juer left first.

Fan Shengmei humbled herself and called Wang Baichuan.

“Wang Baichuan, a few of us are planning to go to a private villa today. Do you want to come with us?”

A few days ago, when Wang Bochuan sent Fan Shengmei back, he wanted to take Fan Shengmei upstairs, but Fan Shengmei politely declined.

Wang Baichuan noticed something strange, and he quietly followed Fan Shengmei into Building 19. From the property management, Wang Baichuan learned that Fan Shengmei was currently living in a shared house.

Wang Bochuan was shocked when he heard the news because Fan Shengmei had always claimed to him that she had a house.

In order to confirm the news, Wang Baichuan called his classmate who worked in Shanghai. From his classmate, Wang Baichuan was convinced that Fan Shengmei was indeed sharing a house with others.

Naturally, attitude towards Fan Shengmei also cooled.

Of course, he moved his company to Shanghai not just for Fan Shengmei.

Fan Shengmei has connections and resources in Shanghai. I believe that with Fan Shengmei’s help, he can develop better in Shanghai.

Moreover, if the two of them can really make things happen, they won’t have to spend money to buy a house in Shanghai, they can just move in with their luggage.

Even when the company encountered difficulties, Fan Shengmei’s house could be used as collateral for mortgage…

So, when Wang Baichuan learned that Fan Shengmei was just renting a house and living an ordinary life, he was extremely disappointed.

After several days of careful consideration, Wang Baichuan slowly realized that Fan Shengmei was beautiful, worldly-wise, had some connections, and was the goddess of his youth. After much thought, he felt that she was still a good choice for a partner.

“Private villa, which one? Xiaomei, I’m on my way to your house now.”

“Yunlu Villa.” Fan Shengmei raised the corners of her mouth, feeling very proud.

“Oh~” Wang Baichuan exclaimed, a little afraid that he would not be able to attend the noble occasion.

Fan Shengmei continued, “They’ve left first. If you go, your friends will take care of the details. You just have to have fun.”

Wang Baichuan hesitated and said, “Wouldn’t this be inconvenient? Since they are already on their way, why don’t we go somewhere else?”

Fan Shengmei smiled knowingly and decisively refused: “It’s a private party, there aren’t many people. We had already agreed on this, so of course I have to go. Who told you to call me last night?”

……

Lin Yuan drove the brand new Rolls-Royce Phantom and slowly stopped in front of Ruixing Coffee Shop.

He just picked up this car this morning. After all, his wealth is no longer what it used to be, and he really doesn’t want to drive his old Mercedes-Benz.

He walked into the store. It was a Saturday morning and there were not many customers. The air was filled with the rich aroma of coffee.

Lin Yuan walked straight to the counter, frowned at Qiu Yingying, and said, “How stupid! Can’t you ask for leave when you’re on duty? You want me to make an extra trip to pick you up.”

Qiu Yingying’s eyes instantly lit up with surprise. She tried to purse her lips, but the corners of her mouth lifted uncontrollably, revealing deep dimples. Even her eyes couldn’t hide the smile.

The dissatisfaction with Lin Yuan disappeared instantly, and she even felt a little guilty. She shouldn’t have thought so badly of her boss. In the employee locker room, Qiu Yingying was about to raise her hand to unbutton her uniform when she saw Lin Yuan walking in from the corner of her eye. She paused and said shyly:
“Boss, why did you come in?”

Lin Yuan walked gently to the low bench and sat down, then pulled Qiu Yingying into his arms. His hot breath sprayed on her neck, and his hands began to become dishonest.

Qiu Yingying wanted to refuse, but when she thought that this was not the first time and Lin Yuan came to pick her up specially, she was intoxicated by the feeling of being cared for and swallowed the refusal that was about to come out of her mouth.

Lin Yuan said in a low voice, holding her earlobe: “Have you ever thought of asking me for help recently?”

Qiu Yingying’s pretty face flushed. Although she didn’t say anything, her slightly drooped eyelashes and red ears already expressed her tacit approval.

“Hurry up and change your clothes. Guan Guan and the others are still waiting for us at the villa.”

Lin Yuan started to help as he spoke, his fingers gently moving towards the buttons of her uniform.

“Boss, get out of the way!”

Qiu Yingying’s voice was trembling.

Her skin was a gorgeous pink like the sunset.

Qiu Yingying nervously grabbed the corner of her clothes with both hands, fearing that Lin Yuan would blame her, and said weakly: “I just said it.”

Lin Yuan wiped the sweat off his face, deliberately frowned, and said in a vicious tone: “Just wait and see how I deal with you later.”

Qiu Yingying operated it skillfully, “Boss, tell me when you are better, okay?”

“It’s no use telling you.”

Qiu Yingying pursed her lips and looked at him with a face full of grievance.

“Then bring your shoes here.”

There was a sly look in Lin Yuan’s eyes, and no one knew what he was planning.

The wedge-heeled shoes that Qiu Yingying wore today were very cute. The uppers were decorated with delicate heart-shaped bows, and the ribbon of the bows was soft and shiny.

Seeing her flustered look, Lin Yuan suddenly kissed her on the cheek.

“Boss, why did you kiss me again?”

It’s fine for the two of them to help each other, but something as intimate as kissing is clearly something that only lovers can do.

After saying that, he scraped his tongue across her fair cheek again.

Qiu Yingying was obedient now.

Why does the boss always find irrefutable reasons?
Lin Yuan drove steadily and arrived at Yunlu Villa. The vast lake view came into view. The lake surface was sparkling under the caress of the sun, and it was so beautiful that it made people intoxicated.

Andy, Guan Juer, Fan Shengmei and Wang Bochuan are all here.

They stood in the parking lot, chatting while waiting.

Seeing Lin Yuan getting out of the Rolls-Royce Phantom, Fan Shengmei’s eyes flashed with a trace of envy that was hard to conceal.

I remembered that I had questioned Lin Yuan two months ago, but fortunately Lin Yuan never took it to heart.

Wang Baichuan looked a little reserved. The factory he opened only made a few hundred thousand yuan in profit a year, and would even make losses when the economy was in recession.

Looking at the friends around Fan Shengmei, their cars, such as Panamera and Rolls-Royce, are worth more than his current net worth. This sense of gap makes him feel a little uncomfortable.

Not to mention that my car is rented.

Guan Juer trotted towards Qiu Yingying and Lin Yuan. She wanted to tell them about Sister Fan’s instructions.

Although she couldn’t understand Fan Shengmei’s insistence on saving face, she agreed readily.

Qiu Yingying is still a little embarrassed now. When she thinks of the intimate things between herself and Lin Yuan, she feels sorry for her best friend. She also cannot deny that she enjoys it because Lin Yuan makes her feel quite comfortable.

Guan Juer lowered her voice and spoke very quickly: “Dear, Yingying, Sister Fan has not told Wang that she is sharing the house. When the time comes, just say that Yingying, Qu Xiaoxiao and I live in 2203, and Sister Fan lives alone in 2202.”

Qiu Yingying responded crisply: “Don’t worry, I will definitely remember it!”

Lin Yuan also nodded slightly. He was too lazy to complain about Fan Shengmei’s behavior.

Lin Yuan naturally took Guan Juer’s hand, walked calmly, and went straight towards Andy, Fan Shengmei and Wang Baichuan who had been waiting for a long time.

This can also be regarded as making it clear to everyone that he and Guan Juer are in a relationship.

Guan Juer lowered her head slightly, her cheeks flushed, feeling shy yet a little sweet, and let Lin Yuan lead her forward.

Lin Yuan said, “Today is Saturday, and we have to wait for someone to take over Yingying’s shift, so we stayed there for a while longer.”

Lin Yuan looked at Wang Baichuan at this time, and couldn’t help thinking that most people couldn’t stand Fan Shengmei’s snobbery.

Fan Shengmei introduced: “Lin Yuan, this is my classmate, Wang Baichuan.”

Wang Baichuan took the initiative to hand over his business card, “Hello, Mr. Lin.”

“Hello.” Lin Yuan said politely: “I see you and Sister Fan standing together. You are a perfect match.”

Wang Baichuan smiled.

But Fan Shengmei quickly clarified: “Lin Yuan, don’t match us up randomly, he and I are just classmates.”

Wang Baichuan looked depressed.

Lin Yuan didn’t take it seriously, and then said, “The lake view of this villa is worth seeing. Let’s take a boat in first.”

Everyone moved onto the boat, which slowly sailed away from the shore, and ripples appeared on the surface of the lake.

Qiu Yingying very tactlessly sat together with Guan Juer. The two girls put their heads together and started making all kinds of playful and cute poses.

“Guan Guan, please take a picture for me and include the sea behind me.”

Andy looked at Qiu Yingying, smiling, and gently reminded her: “Xiao Qiu, this is not the sea, this is a reservoir.”

Qiu Yingying didn’t care about being embarrassed at all. When Guan Juer finished taking the photo for her, she returned to her seat lightly and said happily: “Boss, I feel so lucky to know you. I used to live in a rented house and didn’t know there was such a fun place in Shanghai.”

“You can thank them if you want to. When they heard that you were working alone, they urged me to bring you here.”

When Qiu Yingying heard this, she quickly turned around and said sincerely, “Andy, Sister Fan, Guan Guan, you are so nice!”

Andy couldn’t help but laugh out loud, waved his hand and said, “We didn’t plead for you. It was Lin Yuan who wanted to pick you up immediately after he knew you were gone.”

Guan Juer also nodded vigorously, echoing Andy’s words.

Qiu Yingying looked at Lin Yuan somewhat embarrassedly, a blush creeping up her cheeks.

“Thank you, boss.” Qiu Yingying’s voice was soft and a little shy.

“I don’t want your verbal thanks. Just stay down to earth and help me do my job well. Do you understand?”

Lin Yuan deliberately emphasized the words “help me”.

Qiu Yingying felt that Lin Yuan was hinting at something, and her cheeks felt hot and her heartbeat quickened.

Wang Baichuan couldn’t help but say, “The last time I met Xiao Qu, I really couldn’t imagine how you two could be neighbors. In today’s cities, it’s not easy to have a neighborly relationship like yours.”

He had heard from Fan Shengmei that they were all neighbors.

But among this group of people, there are bosses, executives, and ordinary employees, and they can actually play together and get along so harmoniously.

(End of this chapter)