Chapter 83: Brother-in-law

Lin Zhiqing shook her head:

"No… Once my family finds out, they'll definitely investigate you. When that happens, you…"

She didn't finish, but Chen Erbao understood.

'Imagine a wealthy young lady getting a beggar for a boyfriend. Would her family ever agree?'

'I might not be a beggar, but my ten-odd million is probably no different from nothing in her family's eyes.'

"So, the young miss thinks I'm too poor… Right, I guess I'm just not good enough for you!" Chen Erbao joked.

Lin Zhiqing knew he wasn't actually angry, but she played along, coaxing him. She hugged his arm and said sweetly,

"Oh, come on~ I definitely don't think that, but my parents are just old-fashioned… Your plantation is going to make tons and tons of money in the future. When that time comes, we'll throw the money in those snobs' faces and see what they have to say then!"

"…"

'Miss Lin, is it really okay to talk about your parents like that?'

'Such a dutiful daughter!'

'Truthfully, the idea of matching social status is a valid one. If I were really just some poor kid, I'm afraid things between me and Lin Zhiqing would never work out.'

'A long-lasting relationship isn't built on love, but on responsibility and capability.'

'From the Quotations of Chen Erbao, the Scoundrel!'

'Note: Capability doesn't just mean superpowers, but also a man's most fundamental capability!'

"Don't worry. One day, your family will approve of us. And it won't be long—one or two years will be enough!"

Chen Erbao figured that to earn "a small goal," two years should be about right.

Getting started would be the hard part; the rest would be quick.

"Mhm, I believe in you!"

Lin Zhiqing smiled sweetly, her face full of innocence and anticipation, with no trace of her usual strong-career-woman persona.

"My brother's here. Let's go!" Lin Zhiqing said after taking a call.

The two entered the building and went to a high-end restaurant on the thirty-fifth floor. Lin Zhiqing didn't let go of Chen Erbao's arm until they stepped out of the elevator.

Without her soft chest pressing against him, Chen Erbao actually felt a bit lost.

Upon reaching the private room and pushing the door open, Chen Erbao finally saw Lin Zhiqing's cousin.

He was about thirty, with meticulously combed hair, wearing gold-rimmed glasses and a sharp suit. He was handsome, with an extraordinary air!

'He really looks like one of those domineering CEOs!'

"Brother!"

Lin Zhiqing skipped over to the man's side, affectionately tugging on his sleeve and acting cute.

'Even though he's my brother-in-law, seeing this still made me a little uncomfortable.'

But Lin Zhiqing was right; their relationship as brother and sister was indeed very good.

"Zhiqing, you came to the city last time but didn't come see me? Your sister-in-law has been looking forward to seeing you!"

"Oh, come on, Brother… I was in a hurry last time. This time, I came specifically to hang out with you!"

"Oh, please. You only call me 'Brother' when you need something. When you don't, it's just 'Hey!'"

"That's not true…" Lin Zhiqing mumbled, a little embarrassed.

The man shook his head and looked toward Chen Erbao at the door, a trace of curiosity flashing in his eyes.

"And this is?"

Lin Zhiqing introduced him:

"Brother, this is a college graduate from Bailong Village… Oh, Bailong Village is a village in Cyan Mountain Town. I met him when he was selling Gastrodia…"

She explained the whole story, but concealed her relationship with Chen Erbao.

"So you're the Mr. Chen who signed the contract with my dad. Truly young and promising!" Lin Zhiyuan looked at Chen Erbao and said seriously.

Only then did Chen Erbao realize this guy was the son of Lin Zhiqing's second uncle.

"You're too kind, Young Master Lin!" Chen Erbao said modestly. Then the three of them sat down to eat.

"Brother, don't you know some construction teams? Er Bao wants to develop Bailong Mountain. Could you introduce a reliable team? When the job's done, I'll treat you to a big meal!"

Lin Zhiyuan glanced at Lin Zhiqing dotingly and joked:

"What? If I don't help, you won't treat me?"

"I will! I'll treat you whether you help or not… But I know you'll help me, Brother. Otherwise, I'll go tattle to Second Uncle!"

"…"

Lin Zhiyuan laughed helplessly.

"Mr. Chen, I know a construction team, but as for the money…"

"The standard rate is fine."

"No problem."

Hearing this, Lin Zhiyuan nodded, immediately dialed a number, and began to contact the construction team.

After hanging up, he looked at Chen Erbao and said:

"I've made contact, but it seems they have some reservations. Let's have dinner with them tonight to talk it over."

"No problem. Thank you for the trouble, Young Master Lin!"

"Zhiqing asked, so of course I have to help," Lin Zhiyuan said with a smile.

After they finished their meal, Lin Zhiyuan, who still had work in the afternoon, left first, having arranged a time for dinner that evening.

"You're coming shopping with me!"

As soon as Lin Zhiyuan left, Lin Zhiqing threw herself into Chen Erbao's arms.

The more time she spent with Chen Erbao, the more she relied on him.

It was like she was addicted!

Chen Erbao, his mind on the construction team issue Lin Zhiyuan had just mentioned, readily agreed:

"Alright. You pick the place, you pay the bill. I'll just be your pure companion. After all, you're the young miss!"

Lin Zhiqing ground her teeth.

"You sound so reluctant? Let me tell you, the line of people who want to go shopping with me would stretch from here to France!"

"Is that so! I didn't realize Miss Lin was so popular. I guess that makes me pretty honored, huh?"

"Of course!"

Seeing Lin Zhiqing's smooth chin tilted up so high it could almost touch the sky, Chen Erbao leaned in and unleashed a full-on tongue assault.

"Ew~ Gross!" Lin Zhiqing wiped the saliva from her cheek in disgust, her expression exaggerated.

Seeing this, Chen Erbao gave a smile that didn't reach his eyes.

"Heh heh, I don't recall you saying it was gross when you were eating my 'sausage.' You were really into it then!"

At first, Lin Zhiqing didn't get it, but she quickly realized what "sausage" meant. Her face immediately flushed red, her eyes filled with shyness:

"You… You're not allowed to say that!"

"Alright, alright, I won't. So how about a kiss?"

Lin Zhiqing looked left and right before planting a light, feignedly reluctant kiss on Chen Erbao's cheek.

Chen Erbao pointed to his lips:

"I meant here."

"No… There are people!"

The two were in the underground parking garage, and people would occasionally pass by.

Chen Erbao's hearing was sharp enough to catch everything, so he wasn't worried and took the initiative, capturing her lips.

Lin Zhiqing struggled for a moment, but when she couldn't break free, she decided to just enjoy it.

'Life is like, you know… when you can't resist, you might as well enjoy it!'

It wasn't until Chen Erbao's hand once again found her ample chest that Lin Zhiqing snapped out of her daze. She pressed down on his mischievous hand and said, half-pleading and half-pouting:

"Brother~! Not here~ When we get back tonight, I'll do whatever position you want…"

"…"

When Chen Erbao heard that last part, a hundred different kinds of 'athletic' positions immediately flashed through his mind, and he instantly became rock-hard.