C42 Clear the Line with Su Qingyin!

"Listen up, everyone—Young Master Lee is spot on."

"If you don't come and catch me soon, you can't blame me for making a run for it!"

Lin Chen continued to taunt the crowd in the alley with his loud reminders.

"What an idiot."

"He's practically begging to be caught!"

Lee Chen, lying on the ground, couldn't help but let out a sneer and a curse at Lin Chen's brazenness.

"He's the real idiot."

"Except, the idiot here is you, not him!"

The middle-aged man's eyes darkened with irritation upon hearing Lee Chen's words.

"I'm the idiot?"

Lee Chen looked at the middle-aged man, completely baffled.

What was happening?

The truth about the stone gambling was out in the open. Why was this jerk still berating him?

"Kid, next time you want to hire an actor, at least pick one with some talent."

"His over-the-top acting wouldn't even fool a dog, let alone us!"

The middle-aged man finished his rant with a vicious kick to Lee Chen.

He was convinced that bringing in a lowly security guard like Lin Chen was a direct insult to their intelligence.

"No, brothers, he really did put me up to the stone gambling!"

Lee Chen, wincing from the pain in his belly, bit back with various excuses.

"Are you kidding me? You're still trying to play us for fools?"

"Fine, today you'll die with your eyes wide open!"

The middle-aged man bit back his anger, glaring furiously at Lee Chen.

"You claim this kid is your puppet master. So tell me, what power does a mere security guard have to boss around a rich young master like you?"

"And if he really had such power, why would he stoop to being a security guard?"

"His whole outfit doesn't even cost two hundred yuan!"

Lee Chen found himself at a loss for words under the middle-aged man's interrogation.

In that moment, he finally understood why Lin Chen had so readily admitted his identity.

Because that scoundrel had anticipated that no one would believe his tall tales.

Moreover, with their identities exposed, those eager to uncover the secrets of stone gambling would only be more convinced that he was the true puppeteer!

"Lin Chen, I swear I'll wipe out your entire family!"

With clarity dawning on him, Lee Chen's eyes blazed with fury as he bellowed at Lin Chen.

Seeing Lee Chen still plotting against him at such a pivotal moment, Lin Chen couldn't help but raise an eyebrow. He turned to Lee Chen and offered an apologetic tone, "Young Master Lee, my apologies."

"I've done all I could, yet they refuse to believe me," he continued.

"Never mind, I'll return the million to you later."

Without further ado, Lin Chen pulled out his phone and promptly transferred one million to Lee Chen. He made sure to flaunt the transaction confirmation in front of everyone, ensuring they saw it.

"Young Master Lee, the money's been sent. We're square now," Lin Chen declared.

As Lin Chen walked away, the middle-aged man burst into laughter, "Young Master Lee truly lives up to his reputation, possessing the secret of the gamble stones. He hires a lousy actor and doesn't hesitate to throw a million at him—such extravagance."

In the middle-aged man's eyes, Lin Chen's transfer was proof positive that he was nothing more than an actor!

His performance having flopped, the lowly security guard was now obliged to return his fee to Lee Chen, the scion of a wealthy capital family.

"Transfer, that's right, it's all about the transfer!"

"I've already sent all the money from the stone sale to this kid."

"If you don't believe me, just check the transfer history on my phone!"

Prompted by Lin Chen and the middle-aged man, Lee Chen hurriedly chimed in. But when he fished his phone out and saw it shattered by stones, he was struck dumb.

"No... it's not what you think."

"If this actor I hired is such a problem, you should be arresting him too!" Lee Chen exclaimed in desperation.

He figured that if he was going down, he might as well take Lin Chen with him, lest he be driven to the brink by the man.

"Arrest you? What for?"

"I've already snagged the big fish; why would I bother with some actor?"

"Guys, take him away. If he doesn't spill the truth by tonight, he's done for!"

The middle-aged man gestured dismissively, no longer engaging with Lee Chen.

At the mouth of the alley, Qian Duoduo and Liu Wu watched Lee Chen's pitiful state, their breath catching in their throats.

Su Qingyin's prediction was spot on!

The more Lin Chen openly confessed, the less people believed his tall tales.

"Chen, you're truly incredible."

"With a single masterstroke, you not only took care of Lee Chen but also eliminated your own worries."

Su Qingyin offered her genuine admiration to Lin Chen.

"Miss Su is spot on; the boss's strategy was indeed sophisticated."

"Just look at Lee Chen's face—he's practically in tears from being duped. Hahaha."

Qian Duoduo chuckled as he chimed in.

"Lin, now that everything's wrapped up, why don't I drive you home?"

Liu Wu suggested.

"Hallmaster Liu has a point. Chen, I'm ready to head back and get some rest."

"That way, we can make time to explore A City properly tomorrow."

Su Qingyin gave Lin Chen a hopeful wink.

"Qingyin, do you have to lay it on so thick?"

Lin Chen complained, feeling a bit exasperated.

He had come to realize that Su Qingyin was trying to take advantage of him.

Lay it on thick?

Hearing this, Su Qingyin bit her red lips, her eyes a mix of embarrassment and irritation.

She was hailed as the Little Fairy of the capital, with countless men vying for her attention, only to be dismissed. And here she was, being spurned by Lin Chen?

"Chen, if I don't act sweet, will you still take me out?"

Su Qingyin asked with a pout, clearly annoyed.

"Qian, book Qingyin into a hotel for the night, and then arrange her flight back to the capital for tomorrow."

Lin Chen dismissed Su Qingyin's antics and gave his instructions to Qian Duoduo.

"Chen, I won't forget this!"

"You'd better not show your face in the capital, or I'll make sure you regret it!"

Su Qingyin shot Lin Chen a fierce look before storming off.

"Boss, I get the feeling Miss Su might have a thing for you."

"Why are you so cold, constantly turning her down?"

Qian Duoduo watched Su Qingyin's retreating figure, his curiosity piqued.

"Have a thing for me? She's only getting close because of Master Kunlun's artwork."

"Besides, getting involved with someone from a major capital family is asking for trouble. You could end up dead without even knowing how it happened!"

Lin Chen gave Qian Duoduo's rear a swift kick, his voice laced with irritation.

"That Lee Chen is from one of the capital's prominent families, too. Didn't you swindle him so badly his own grandmother wouldn't recognize him?"

Rubbing his sore backside, Qian Duoduo responded, a hint of self-pity in his tone.

"Qian Duoduo, you're such a pain!"

"Is it that satisfying for you to hear me admit I'm scared of going home to face the wrath of the washboard?"

With those words, Lin Chen put a bit more force into his kick.

If Lin Chen hadn't known that the baby in Ann Lan's belly was his, he might have harbored some feelings for Su Qingyin.

But now, his only desire was to stay by Ann Lan's side and await the birth of their child.

"Washboard?"

"Yeah, I've got to rush back and pick up my wild wife from work!"

"Liu, I'm going to need to borrow your car for a bit. I'll make it up to you later."

Glancing at the time, he noticed it was already eight o'clock.

Without another thought, Lin Chen quickly bid Liu Wu farewell and sped off in the car towards Ann's Group.

"In my quest to earn money for that madwoman, I've not only lost a valuable painting but also managed to cross Lee Chen."

"This time, I'm determined to coax a kiss out of her!"

"If not, I'll... I'll have Qian Duoduo do a live stream of eating three pounds of crap!"

Inside the car, Lin Chen murmured to himself, a contented smile on his face.