CHAPTER 39: CHAPTER 39: YOUNG MASTER LIN DECLARES HIS SOVEREIGNTY

Such a proposal wasn’t the first time for him, but every time the answer was a refusal, and over time, he got used to it.

Just when he thought it would be rejected again this time, a response came from the other end of the phone that surprised him.

"Alright then, send me the address, I’ll get up, take a shower, and head over."

Xi Shaoqi’s heart was filled with joy, and he cheerfully accepted, "Alright, alright, we’re waiting for you to come over to have dinner together. Don’t drive over; I’ll take you home tonight."

This late, he always had to personally ensure someone got home before he could feel at ease. Driving over would be more trouble at night.

Both were already used to this arrangement, so An Nan didn’t offer any resistance and simply agreed.

Seeing Xi Shaoqi return with a face full of joy after hanging up the phone, someone at the mahjong table asked him with curiosity, "Which beauty is coming over in a while, seeing how happy you are?"

Being teased, he wasn’t angered and continued with a smile, "An Nan will be coming over for dinner with us, you guys keep playing, I’ll go add a few dishes she likes."

An Nan’s name was already well-known in their circle, sparking enthusiasm among those who were interested in people.

Gazing at Xi Shaoqi’s departing figure, a group of privileged young individuals began discussing.

"An Nan is the pretty female captain from Young Master Xi’s birthday party last time, right?"

"Yes, that’s her. Otherwise, which beauty do you think would make our Third Young Master Xi give special attention and personally add dishes?"

"She really is an interesting woman. I wanted to ask for her number that day, but couldn’t find her later."

"Indeed, we couldn’t see that woman later. Not sure where she went."

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Listening to the discussions around him, Young Master Lin’s aloof eyes revealed a hint of smugness; of course, they couldn’t find her, because by then she was already lying on my bed.

Their conversations also made him quite displeased, as it was his woman they were gossiping about, who were they to do that?

He scanned the group with cold eyes, clearly impatient, "Are we playing or not, all talk about women like you guys are gossipy old ladies."

The group of men, chided for gossiping, immediately fell silent.

At this point, Young Master Lin felt both smug and frustrated. Smug because he had taken her as he wished, frustrated because the woman he took hadn’t recognized him yet.

Sitting on the sofa beside him, Han Xiayang, upon hearing the warning voice, finally felt the world made sense again. Indeed, from what he knew of Young Master Lin, he was a man extremely protective of interests, who wouldn’t allow others to discuss his possessions right in front of him.

Besides, he had been puzzled these past few days. The day of Third Young Master Xi’s birthday party, An Nan went missing, and so did this man. When he called that night, his phone was off, and the next day, the Young Master arrived at the company with a belly full of rage and ordered him to find someone.

He always suspected there was something fishy between these two but couldn’t find evidence. Tonight seemed like a better chance.

If he could uncover some unspeakable secrets, he wouldn’t have to fear this man’s threats anymore. Just thinking about it made his blood boil.

Amid everyone’s anticipation, An Nan finally arrived, albeit late.

Standing at the doorstep of ’Champs Elysees,’ the only feeling An Nan had was that these children of officials and heirs of wealthy families were truly rich, spending their days in such high-end clubs; their money must flow like water. But these were unrelated to her. Her only hope was that Huo Bingxuan wouldn’t be there tonight.