Chapter 380 - 252: You Really Are a Bad Person

Chapter 380: Chapter 252: You Really Are a Bad Person

"Boss, do you have a case like that? If you’ve got a lead, send it my way. I’m not a specialist, but I partner with some of the top lawyers in the country in this field."

Lin Chu’s question sparked Li Haohong’s interest.

A single case like that could be enough to set you up for life.

If he could actually get a referral, it would be incredible.

When Lin Chu saw the reply, he was a little taken aback.

’This is... so damn ruthless!’

’Still, there really aren’t many good options. The best solution is to stay alive, and before you die, make sure to distribute—or even spend—all your money.’

’Otherwise, you’re just fish on the chopping block.’

"Let’s just wait and see. It has nothing to do with me, anyway. I just heard a rumor and thought I’d ask."

Shaking his head with a small smile, Lin Chu typed a casual reply. He’d certainly learned something new.

’It’s still better to be the one running the bank.’

...

Causeway Bay.

Tianhou Temple.

Mo Xiaorou, dressed in jeans and a white T-shirt, had come alone. Just as she had before, she burned incense and prayed for peace of mind, then got a Peace Talisman from one of the temple attendants.

Then she snapped a picture and sent it to Lin Chu.

"JPG."

"You’ve had so much going on lately, so I got a Peace Talisman for you. For some extra protection."

This message...

Lin Chu saw it a little while later. He pursed his lips, momentarily speechless.

"It’s for you. I don’t need it. My own luck is strong enough—don’t go messing it up for me. Can you even get one of those for another person?"

When Mo Xiaorou saw his reply, her heart skipped a beat. She suddenly realized she might have been presumptuous. Rich people like him... the ones who didn’t believe in this stuff really didn’t, but the ones who did almost certainly had their own exclusive spiritual masters and a whole set of taboos.

"Sorry, I... I didn’t mean to. It was thoughtless of me. My apologies for bothering you."

She replied at once.

"It’s fine, you’re forgiven. It was a kind gesture... Paying that much attention to me, are you?"

Lin Chu wasn’t actually upset, of course, just teasing her.

Mo Xiaorou: "Of course. I’m paying close attention. Following all your drama, reading all your scandals. You’re quite the celebrity. But be careful. A life of pleasure can be bad for your fortune."

’Such a young woman, and so superstitious!’

’But she’s obviously seen the gossip about me, and it left a bad impression.’

’It’s the double-edged sword of fame, I suppose.’

’If you’re going to enjoy the upsides of fame, you have to accept the downsides.’

Lin Chu: "Mr. Liu strongly condemns this statement and is in no way in agreement."

Mo Xiaorou: "...Right, right, whatever you say. Bye, talk to you later. I’ll take care of the Peace Talisman myself. Wish you the best."

Lin Chu: ...

’She knows her boundaries.’

’If she doesn’t make any reckless moves, she’s going to be genuinely difficult to win over.’

’Never thought I’d see the day I’d be so completely shot down.’

"Just keep it. I’ll lend you a sliver of my luck. Send me your birth date and time, and I’ll take a look for you."

Mo Xiaorou: "?"

’What kind of guy asks for a girl’s full birth details on the second day they’ve known each other?!’

"I don’t have one! I was born from a rock."

She replied, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

Lin Chu persisted: "Your astrological chart, then?"

Mo Xiaorou refused again: "Don’t have one of those either! If I don’t have my birth details, how could I have an astrological chart!"

"Actually, you don’t need to send it. I think I have a pretty good idea. You were probably born in winter, most likely a Sagittarius. Your features are a mix of sharp and soft, your personality is somewhat androgynous, and you’re kind-hearted but also very smart..."

Having already read her file, Lin Chu reeled this off with ease.

Leaning against a railing in Tianhou Temple Square, Mo Xiaorou saw his message and was utterly stunned.

She froze for a moment.

Then, she suddenly snapped out of it.

"Hey, you looked me up! Didn’t you? That’s so out of line... Seriously!"

Lin Chu: ...

’Fuck!’

’She’s that smart?’

He scratched his head. For a moment, Lin Chu felt a pang of embarrassment.

"One more question. Do you really know Wing Chun? I get the feeling you don’t have any real martial arts training. Mr. Lin, please answer honestly. I’d appreciate it."

Mo Xiaorou sent another message.

Lin Chu: ...

’Speechless again.’

"I don’t."

"You’re welcome."

Lin Chu lit a cigarette and replied, his expression calm. ’Honesty is honesty,’ he thought. ’It’s not like it’ll kill me. Dammit!’

’Seems like I’ve been having some bad luck recently.’

’Actually, it’s not really bad luck.’

’It’s mainly that women who aren’t emotionally scarred, or girls from wealthy and powerful backgrounds like Zhou Luan and An Yunzhi, just don’t fall for my usual routine.’

’Even with Gu Jiayan, without our boss-secretary dynamic and the added connection from our charity work, it probably would have been just as difficult.’

’But, I have to admit, I really do prefer girls like this—the ones with good character, who have a certain light about them.’

’And yet...’

’He also knew in his heart that if he wanted someone like that... he would have to completely change his ways, to be devoted and sincere.’

"You really are... a bad guy! Bye!"

Seeing Mo Xiaorou’s message, Lin Chu stubbed out his cigarette. He sniffled, shaking his head with a small smile.

"Thanks. I’m not bad enough yet, but I’m working on it."

She didn’t reply.

And Lin Chu, of course, didn’t send another message either.

He lit another cigarette, opened a music app, and put on Crown Prince Ji’s song, "Scoundrel."

The smooth melody began to fill the large living room.

"I drink from time to time, I love being free... I often mess up, I love to lie, but I always feel guilty... I’ve met many bad friends, learned to love the new and leave the old... I’ve wronged many women, too, scared I’d only keep my wedding vows for three minutes..."

Ha.

’There’s nothing new under the sun.’

’To be able to sing lyrics like that so openly back in the mid-2000s... that was pretty badass.’

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