C22 She Is My Wife!

Le Hongyan's face was a picture of awkwardness, and she was feeling a bit nervous. It was her first time being so intimately close to a man, and to her surprise, she had been rejected!

She couldn't stop wondering, am I really not as appealing as Su Qingxue? I've been so forward, so tempting, yet you remain unyielding as a rock? Can I, Le Hongyan, truly not sway you, not thaw your resolve?

How skilled could Lin Chen be at his tender age? I refuse to believe he can resist!

With that, Le Hongyan dove in and sealed Lin Chen's parched lips with her own, her arms encircling his neck, leaving him no chance to push back.

Lin Chen was at a loss for how to resist, finding himself silently accepting the gentle press and warmth of her lips.

In this arena, Lin Chen was admittedly a novice. His previous kiss with Su Qingxue was clumsy and inexperienced. But the moment Le Hongyan's lips met his, he understood the thrill of a skilled kiss, her technique igniting a fire within him.

He usually detested having his will imposed upon, but in this instant, he found himself making an exception, quietly relishing the sensation that was undeniably exhilarating.

When they finally broke apart, both gasping for air, Le Hongyan looked at Lin Chen with intense emotion and said, "You know I need you, and I can help you. There's no need to fear me!"

"I need the spiritual weapon, not you," Lin Chen replied earnestly.

"Your reaction tells me otherwise," Le Hongyan insisted, her gaze dropping meaningfully.

Lin Chen mentally cursed. As a vigorous young college student, how could he not respond to her provocations?

"This isn't right. I'm a married man, and I only agreed to help you take on the Dragonspire Conclave. There's no need to discuss balancing Yin and Yang. If you trust me, give me the spiritual weapon; otherwise, I'm leaving!" Lin Chen let go of her reluctantly, exhaling a warm breath tinged with her lingering scent.

"Fine, I understand it takes time. One day you'll want me, and I'll wait... For now, I'll spare you. Take this and see how it works for you!" Le Hongyan, her cheeks flushed, handed Lin Chen a neatly boxed item from her bag.

Lin Chen wasn't eager to unwrap the gift to see what was inside. Instead, he said casually, "Well, here's hoping I make that breakthrough soon and come looking for you! Goodbye, and don't bother seeing me out."

With those words, Lin Chen grabbed the box and darted out of the private room, leaving behind a flustered Le Hongyan, who was fuming with frustration.

"You just wait, Lin Chen. I wonder how long you can keep this up?" Le Hongyan huffed resentfully, her gaze drifting towards the balcony, her beautiful eyes filled with a touch of melancholy.

Once she was gone, Lin Chen breathed a sigh of relief as if a weight had been lifted off his shoulders. "Looks like my resistance to temptation around beautiful women is still pretty weak after receiving the inheritance. Almost lost control there. Sneaking around behind my wife's back is nerve-wracking indeed!"

He shook his head in resignation, ready to leave, when his keen hearing picked up a familiar female voice from another private room: "Mr. Liu Huaixing, the project contract is nearly finalized. I'll join you for drinks next time; I just can't manage it tonight."

Hearing this, Lin Chen couldn't help but glance over at the adjacent private room. Inside, a group of elegantly dressed men and women lounged in luxury. A middle-aged man led the group, flanked by a couple of young men.

Across from the middle-aged man sat a few beautiful women, the most striking of whom was a gorgeous, sophisticated lady with her long hair cascading down her shoulders. Her face, slightly flushed from the alcohol, held a seductive charm.

She was speaking to the middle-aged man with the wine glass, urging him, "Mr. Liu Huaixing, regarding the contract for your business center, I hope you can make a swift decision. This is a crucial deal for our Phoenix Group, and we can't afford to miss this window."

The woman's bright eyes sparkled as she spoke with a warmth that thinly veiled a hint of cool authority. This was none other than Lin Chen's wife, Su Qingxue, whose cheeks were reddened and gaze slightly unfocused from the effects of the alcohol.

The middle-aged man before her was the representative of a new company that the Phoenix Group was considering for acquisition. After a day of negotiations, it was customary for everyone to gather at the clubhouse for a meal.

However, Su Qingxue wasn't fond of such networking events. She had inadvertently drunk too much, and her health wasn't at its best. Despite this, Liu Huaixing persistently offered her toasts, putting her in an awkward position.

While Su Qingxue was internally debating between pushing for a swift agreement to the acquisition and her desire to stop drinking, the door burst open!

Everyone in the private room turned to look as a commanding figure entered, causing a few women to take immediate notice, their interest piqued.

"I'll drink for her," Lin Chen declared, his face stern and his brow furrowed as he regarded Su Qingxue.

"Lin Chen..." Su Qingxue's assistant, Ye Xin, gave him a series of meaningful glances, silently urging him to avoid any rash actions.

Lin Chen was resolute; he couldn't stand by and watch the woman he loved drink for the sake of a project. Such an expectation was unrealistic, and besides, his intentions for the project were different.

The middle-aged man, possibly muddled by alcohol, scoffed at Lin Chen, "Who the hell are you? You think you're worthy of drinking my wine?"

"Yeah, don't come here trying to play the hero. Do you even know who this lady is? You're not qualified to drink for her!" a muscular man next to the middle-aged man added with a sneer.

"She's my wife. Am I qualified now?" Lin Chen retorted, his face set in a cold, hard line.

"So you're her husband? Then you must be Lin Chen, the outcast of the Lin family?" the burly man asked, his disbelief turning into laughter.

"I was at Ms. Su's wedding. You do bear a resemblance to the groom who was arrested by the police. But with your shabby clothes, it's hard to recognize you!" the middle-aged man mocked.

Since the wedding debacle, it was common knowledge in the business circles that Su Qingxue, the CEO, had married an outcast from the Lin family. The marriage was seen as a strategic business alliance, which drew the scorn of some.

Everyone felt a sense of pity for Su Qingxue. Such a stunning beauty had ended up marrying a castoff from the Lin family, and to top it off, he was an undergraduate who hadn't even finished college. It was as if a fine cabbage had been fed to a pig.

Lin Chen remained silent. He saw no need to respond to such ridicule. Let others think what they will of him, but to insult Su Qingxue? That was unacceptable.

Su Qingxue's brow furrowed slightly, and she was taken aback to see the man enter so abruptly. She bit her red lip, looking at him with a mix of surprise and curiosity. "Why are you here?" she asked.

"I was about to ask you the same thing," Lin Chen replied with a slight smile. "I came to discuss some matters and heard your voice. It looks like my timing was perfect."

"Lin Chen, I'm in the middle of a business discussion with Liu Huaixing. You don't need to worry about me," Su Qingxue stated with composure.