Chapter 208: Su Chen's Ambition
In the following two or three days, Su Chen was practically inseparable from Lin Ruoxue, following her wherever she went.
Whether Lin Ruoxue was in the office, out negotiating with people, or in a meeting, Su Chen lingered by her side, giving Lin Ruoxue no end of headaches.
He even stood guard outside the women's restroom when she went in, and had she not been so insistent against it, he would have even gone in to keep watch.
Lin Ruoxue was utterly exasperated by him. You'd think if he planted himself there, he'd stay put, but no, the guy had to be restless.
For example, once when she was discussing a partnership with a fairly attractive woman, this guy kept staring at her, and always towards the places he shouldn't, making the woman so uncomfortable that she bolted after only 20 minutes of conversation.
Then there was the time when they were in a company-wide meeting, and for some reason, this guy just started smoking nonchalantly, drawing everyone's gaze, shattering any semblance of a meeting atmosphere.
Each time Lin Ruoxue reprimanded him, he would grin and promise to pay attention next time, but when it came to crunch time, he'd always pull some stunt!
Because of these incidents in the past few days, every time people in the group saw the two together, they couldn't help speculating, discussing what exactly was the relationship between this little driver and President Lin.
It was at times like these that Meng Shan felt the immense pain of keeping a secret. He really wanted to shout out—I know!
But remembering Su Chen's warning, he would deflate, shutting his mouth, and it was so frustrating!
......
Sitting in her office, Lin Ruoxue thought about the important HR meeting scheduled for the afternoon and started to feel the beginnings of a headache, wondering what kind of inappropriate thing Su Chen would do this time.
Without meaning to, she glanced over at the guy on the sofa, who was smoking, drinking her coffee, and holding a copy of a men's fashion magazine, looking utterly contented!
Even worse, he seemed to be enraptured by something he had read, his eyes shining with lecherous glee, almost drooling with excitement.
Lin Ruoxue didn't have to look to know it was probably some beauty or the like; after all, it was a men's magazine, known as Huaxia's Playboy!
"Just endure for two more days, two more days. I'm not angry, I'm not angry," Lin Ruoxue kept reminding herself because this jerk had said the problem would be resolved in four or five days, and he wouldn't need to follow her around anymore.
Lin Ruoxue hadn't asked him why it would be resolved in four or five days, nor had she asked how he planned to resolve it.
On this matter, Lin Ruoxue still trusted him unconditionally.
"Wifey, why are you looking at me like that?"
Su Chen suddenly looked up at Lin Ruoxue, who was glaring at him angrily, and couldn't help feeling a bit puzzled.
"It's nothing."
Lin Ruoxue didn't want to waste her breath on him; it was pointless anyway.
However, Lin Ruoxue might not have wanted to deal with him, but Su Chen didn't let her off the hook. He excitedly rushed over with the magazine in hand, spreading it out in front of Lin Ruoxue.
"Wifey, look at this swimsuit, what do you think?"
Su Chen asked excitedly, his face brimming with delight.
Lin Ruoxue only took a brief glimpse at the page before she turned her gaze away, blushing, because the image was indeed...
Yet Su Chen followed her gaze, magazine in tow, pointing to another picture:
"Wifey, look at this one-piece swimsuit. Though it's not as revealing as a bikini, it hides the essence of beauty. This desire for exposure yet shyness is what it's all about."
Su Chen spoke without restraint, praising the swimsuit-clad woman on the page, clicking his tongue in admiration!
Meanwhile, Lin Ruoxue's face was flushing deeper and deeper. This guy, he was shameless!
It's one thing for him to look at this filthy stuff by himself, but why make me look at it?
And it's not enough just to look; he even has to discuss and elevate it to a matter of aesthetics!
To put it plainly, isn't it just lust?
And talking about concealed and shy beauty, that's just...
"Do you really think it looks good?"
For some reason, Lin Ruoxue asked timidly, her face still red as she then lowered her head.
"Of course, it does!"
Su Chen didn't hesitate to spit out his words, his eyes gleaming as if he were staring at a peerless treasure:
"Look at this bodysuit, it truly captures the philosophical essence of 'what is concealed is revealed, and what is revealed is concealed.' Although it doesn't reveal much, it leaves endless room for the imagination!"
Lin Ruoxue was completely dumbfounded; this guy had completely lost all sense of shame!
It was just a swimsuit, and he elevated it to a matter of aesthetics, and now even philosophy!
Are you not afraid the sages will jump out of their graves and strangle you?
"Honey, how about we go to the beach sometime, and you buy a suit like this to wear?"
Su Chen looked at Lin Ruoxue with a face full of hope, expectancy, and longing, imagining how his wife, so beautiful and with a figure so perfect it was unreal, would look in such a garment!
It's too much! Just thinking about it is enough to give me a nosebleed!
After hearing what Su Chen said, Lin Ruoxue gave him a meaningful look.
No wonder he was lecturing me at length. So that was his aim!
A fox is always a fox; its tail will show eventually!
Under Su Chen's burning gaze, Lin Ruoxue lightly opened her lips and said:
"In your dreams!"
After that, Lin Ruoxue got up and walked out. Su Chen naturally followed her, continuing his persistent chatter:
"Think about it, really, don't you want to capture your most splendid moments? I can take photos of you, my photography skills are really good!"
"Everyone says that beautiful things are meant to be shared. Isn't it a waste to always wrap up your gorgeous figure so tightly?"
...
No matter how eloquent Su Chen was, Lin Ruoxue remained unmoved!
You have to know, Lin Ruoxue usually wouldn't even wear sleeveless clothes, let alone that kind of outfit.
Although it wasn't a bikini, it would reveal quite a bit of skin, far beyond what she was willing to accept!
Seeing that his talking was getting nowhere and Lin Ruoxue still hadn't given in, Su Chen started to feel a bit frustrated.
Others have wives, and they can embrace the virtues of marriage every day. Why can't I even fulfill the simple wish of feasting my eyes on my own wife?
It's just infuriating to compare!
.....
Almost at the same time, in an office of the Belle Building, a man in a suit and leather shoes was on the phone, his face bearing a confident and smug smile!
"Lin Chao, your Belle Group should be having a meeting to decide on the Public Relations Department head this afternoon, right?"
A similarly young voice came from the other end of the phone.
"Hmm, right, Meng Shan, your information is quite up-to-date!"
Lin Chao said in a relaxed and happy tone.
"You confident?"
The person on the other end of the phone asked.
"Of course, whether it's experience, capability, or the rules, it should be Vice Director Niu Xuewen stepping up."
"Then let me take this opportunity to wish Lin Chao all the best in advance!"
"I have to thank Meng Shan for your help! If Director Xiao hadn't encountered that misfortune, it wouldn't have been Niu Xuewen's turn!"
Lin Chao said meaningfully.
"It was his own doing; who told him not to recognize what was good for him?"
"Absolutely! The wise adapt to the times! Haha~~"
Lin Chao's hearty and carefree laughter echoed through the office...