"Ah, you were saying?" Big Sister Hong nodded with a smile and placed the vegetables she had bought on the shoulder of the road.

"Did Lin Chuan and Zhou Kai start a company outside?" Aunt Zhou asked doubtfully: "And they made quite a bit of money, is it true?"

"Exactly." As soon as Big Sister Hong heard this, she burst into laughter and said: "They set up a Feixiang Transport Company in the transport market, specializing in selling sand and cement, and indeed they made quite a bit of money. Moreover, they are in charge of the management work of the transport market on Huai Mountain South Road, and look, they even dragged me into it, responsible for their financial work."

"You're involved too?" Aunt Zhou was immediately shocked.

"Of course, how else would I know so much?" Big Sister Hong laughed: "These kids really can endure hardship, always more proactive than anyone when working. So, it's not strange they can make money. After all, those who are willing to work hard won't fall behind."

Having said this, Big Sister Hong picked up her vegetables and went home, leaving Aunt Zhou alone at the scene, astonished.

Aunt Zhou was extremely surprised, she never expected Lin Chuan, previously poor as a church mouse, to turn things around so quickly and become a fine young man. Aunt Zhou immediately cemented an idea in her heart, deciding to visit the Lin family personally in the evening, then introduce one of her nieces to Lin Chuan. By taking advantage of Lin Chuan's current lack of suitors, she hoped that her niece could marry into his good fortune.

Little did Lin Chuan know about the complexity of Aunt Zhou's thoughts; he was working at the City Committee at the moment.

Although the job was busy at the end of the year, the closer it got to the year's end, the quieter these governmental offices became. Tang Yumeng, who was previously overwhelmed with work, now finally had some spare time. Occasionally, she could join everyone in the cafeteria for a meal. Of course, most of the time she either had food delivered by the housemaid or went home to eat.

In the morning, Lin Chuan was resting in the lounge.

Song Wen had also been discharged from the hospital. A few days earlier, he had been severely beaten by Lin Chuan, resulting in a broken rib. After learning from this painful lesson, the Song brothers dared not provoke Lin Chuan again. They only glared at him fiercely whenever they crossed paths, faces turning iron blue.

Lin Chuan was not at all afraid of the other party's threats, nor did he fear their vicious glares.

"Yo, out of the hospital?" Lin Chuan greeted with a smile: "How many days did you stay? Look at you, cost the unit quite a bit of money huh?"

Song Wen was so angry he almost spat blood, his mind swirling with a stampede of emotions. He had his rib broken by this guy, and yet this kid was actually complaining about him spending the City Committee's money on medical bills. This guy was simply a wonder! Song Wu glared at Lin Chuan: "Lin Chuan, you'd better watch your mouth."

"Brushed my teeth." Lin Chuan revealed a row of neat, white teeth: "Much better than either of your yellow ones."

"You!" Song Wu nearly exploded with anger.

Luo Guoqing was standing by, struggling to suppress his laughter. Song Wen and Song Wu walked in and sat down in the lounge. The room full of people gathered inside was silent. Even Song Wen and Song Wu felt a bit of fear. Even Deputy Secretary Song couldn't handle Lin Chuan, what use were these two nephews? In the hospital, their uncle had warned them not to offend Lin Chuan and to just bide their time for now. However, the two couldn't stand staying in the lounge and left in a huff.

Pfft...

Luo Guoqing couldn't hold it in any longer and burst out laughing, saying: "Look at those two saps. They really can make a person laugh to death. Ha ha..."

"Laugh it up, have you forgotten when you got your leg broken?" Lin Chuan glared at him.

"Yes, yes!" Luo Guoqing nodded, lifting the leg that had been broken by the brothers. Though the plate had been removed and he could walk freely, it still wasn't quite nimble. He cursed: "Seeing those two brats get what's coming to them is so satisfying."

"Lin Chuan, Secretary Tang is looking for you." Xiao Xue pinched her nose and shouted from the door.

"Coming." Lin Chuan nodded hurriedly.

"Hurry on over." Luo Guoqing slapped Lin Chuan's arm and said: "If it wasn't for Secretary Tang covering for you, you would have been kicked out a long time ago."

Lin Chuan scurried off.

In the office, Secretary Tang was immersed in her paperwork but looked up when she saw Lin Chuan enter. She put down her work and smiled: "Lin Chuan, you've arrived?"

"Sis, you wanted to see me?" Lin Chuan snuffed out his cigarette butt and tossed it into the ashtray on the coffee table.

"It's time for lunch," Secretary Tang smiled: "Let's see if today's meal suits your palate?"

As she spoke, Tang Yumeng took a thermal box from the side, which contained several delicate dishes and a large box of rice. The rice portion was obviously generous. As for the dishes, just enough for a good meal. Lin Chuan saw it and almost drooled: "Sis, am I mooching off your meal again? I feel a bit embarrassed."

"Embarrassed, you?" Tang Yumeng glanced at Lin Chuan and laughed: "I don't believe that for a second."

"Heh heh..." Lin Chuan sat down.

For several days now, Lin Chuan had been dining with Tang Yumeng, a truly unprecedented honor. In the entire City Committee, probably only Xiao Xue had received such treatment, and that too only a couple of times. Yet there was Lin Chuan, doing it day after day, and judging by the looks of it, Tang Yumeng seemed to plan on keeping up this arrangement.

"Go on and eat, the sweet and sour pork ribs are not bad," Tang Yumeng handed a large serving to Lin Chuan.

Lin Chuan was moved, and said excitedly: "Sis, does this count as keeping me as your kept man?"

Pfft…

Tang Yumeng burst out laughing on the spot, and her food suffered as a result, spraying all over Lin Chuan's face. Right then, Lin Chuan's face was dotted with white spots.

"Sorry... sorry... haha..." Tang Yumeng laughed so hard she quivered, her chest heaving up and down.

With an embarrassed face, Lin Chuan licked clean the rice by his mouth, then picked off the grains on his face one by one and popped them into his mouth: "No... can't waste food. Every grain comes with hardship."

Tang Yumeng hurriedly took a tissue to wipe Lin Chuan's face, saying, "That was an accident just now."

"It's okay, I know it was an accident," Lin Chuan nodded quickly.

Lin Chuan looked at Tang Yumeng with a beaming smile, not minding the incident at all. Being sprayed with rice by a beauty should be considered a form of happiness. Tang Yumeng covered her mouth and chuckled, saying, "You should be careful with your words, don't always make me laugh so much. Got it?"

"Mhm." Lin Chuan nodded.

Tang Yumeng grinned and said, "Hurry up and eat."

She picked up a piece of sweet and sour pork rib for Lin Chuan while the office door was closed.

Outside the door, Song Wen hesitated to enter or not. This time, he had been beaten by Lin Chuan so badly, he was indeed quite annoyed, so he decided to speak to Secretary Tang in person, no matter what, he had to get rid of Lin Chuan, or else he would never have peace.

Song Wen mustered his courage and pushed open the door and walked in.

"Song Wen, you... why did you come in?" Tang Yumeng's eyes flashed with panic.

Song Wen was also startled, and Lin Chuan, holding a box of food, turned his head to look at Song Wen with a smile, saying, "Song, you've got quite the nerve, walking into Secretary Tang's office without an invite. Are you planning to steal something?"

"Nonsense." Song Wen's face darkened; seeing Lin Chuan and Secretary Tang eating together had already annoyed him greatly, and now he was accused of something on top, which was really frustrating. Song Wen turned and left, closing the door behind him.

"This is trouble," Tang Yumeng frowned.

"What's wrong?" Lin Chuan asked.

"He saw us eating together," Tang Yumeng said worriedly.

"What is there to be afraid of?" Lin Chuan laughed scornfully: "Sister, are you afraid he'll gossip and spread rumors?"

"Yes," Tang Yumeng nodded and said: "After all, as a woman, if such rumors spread, how could I continue to work?"

"Is that so?" Lin Chuan was startled, then reassured, "Don't worry, rumors will collapse on their own without attack."

Tang Yumeng gave it some thought and nodded, "That's true. The clear is clear, the murky is murky."

The lunch continued cheerfully, not affected by Song Wen's interruption.

"I heard you opened a transport company on Huai Mountain South Road?" Tang Yumeng asked curiously.

"Heh, sort of," Lin Chuan nodded.

"How is it going?" Tang Yumeng inquired.

"Not too bad," Lin Chuan laughed: "I don't take care of it myself, just let the brothers handle it. It also helps take care of them, otherwise, I really don't have the inclination to handle these things."

"You wouldn't do it even if it makes money?" Tang Yumeng asked curiously.

"No matter how much money there is, I wouldn't want to leave sister's side," Lin Chuan suddenly looked at Tang Yumeng with deep affection.

Tang Yumeng's face turned red all at once, she glared at Lin Chuan and said, "Stop spouting nonsense. Am I really that important to you?"

"Of course," Lin Chuan promptly touched his chest and said, "Sister, apart from my mom, you are the most important person in my heart."

"Heehee..." Tang Yumeng giggled, then stood up to clean up the plates, saying, "Alright, hurry up and leave, so no one misunderstands. I should take a rest."

Lin Chuan hesitated and dragged his feet, unwilling to leave.

Tang Yumeng set the plates aside, and Lin Chuan had a mischievous smile. The moment Tang Yumeng saw his eyes, she instantly sensed trouble and hurriedly picked up the telephone and pressed the intercom button, "Xiao Xue, come to my office."

"Sister, you..." Lin Chuan was stunned. He had wanted to secretly hug her and give her a passionate kiss but didn't expect Tang Yumeng to see through his intentions.

"Alright, move along," Tang Yumeng urged impatiently.

With no choice, Lin Chuan had to leave.

......

In the evening, Lin Chuan returned home, only to hear chatting voices before he even arrived.

Curious, Lin Chuan walked in and asked, "Mom, do we have guests?"

"Chuanzi, you're back?" Mrs. Lin said with a smile: "Look, Aunt Zhou has come over to visit."

Lin Chuan walked in and indeed, Aunt Zhou from the neighborhood committee, was sitting in the living room with a kind smile, dressed in a brightly patterned quilted jacket and a colorful scarf around her neck, looking quite fashionable. A charcoal brazier burned in the room, making it very warm. Lin Chuan approached and greeted, "Hello, Aunt Zhou."

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