Chapter 51: Forced Kiss

Lin Chen naturally knew about An Zhongzhou, the chairman of Tianqiong Entertainment, who could be considered a well-known figure in Yuehai City.

Seeing the other party extend his hand, Lin Chen politely shook it and smiled, saying, "Mr. An, you're too kind."

Zhang Rongkai, standing beside him, couldn't figure out why An Zhongzhou was being so courteous to this guy who looked like he was dressed from a flea market.

His mood slightly sank as he took out a gilded business card and handed it to Lin Chen, smiling, "Mr. Lin, I am Zhang Rongkai, the general manager of Huaron Group. Nice to meet you?"

Lin Chen glanced at Zhang Rongkai. Just one look was enough for him to dislike this person.

Although Zhang Rongkai appeared to be smiling warmly, his eyes carried a condescending look, as if his smile was a favor, and you should be grateful for it.

It's no wonder An Xueyao didn't like this arrogant guy.

Lin Chen casually took the business card and said, "Mr. Zhang, nice to meet you. I'm Lin Chen." Then he didn't say anything more.

Zhang Rongkai's lips twitched. Does this guy even know how to exchange business cards? He must be a lowlife from the bottom of society, just as his appearance suggests!

Zhang Rongkai felt somewhat disdainful in his heart but continued to smile, "Mr. Lin, where do you work? Can you give me your business card? You seem quite young, have you graduated from university? Your father is?"

Lin Chen replied coolly, "Why are you so concerned about me? These things have nothing to do with you, right?"

Zhang Rongkai chuckled, "Mr. Lin, you're joking. Indeed, it has nothing to do with me, but more friends mean more paths. It's just a casual introduction. Mr. Lin, you're still young and may not understand that this society is all about connections. I believe you'll understand when you mature. Ha ha. But if Mr. Lin doesn't want to reveal his identity, are you embarrassed to say it? Or do you think I, Zhang Rongkai, am not worthy of knowing your identity?"

Lin Chen smiled, "You're right, you're not worthy."

Zhang Rongkai was taken aback at first, then his face turned grim, not expecting Lin Chen to be so disrespectful to him.

"Ha!"

An Xueyao couldn't help but laugh.

Does this pervert not realize that what the other person said was just a humble response?

Seeing Zhang Rongkai's face turn blue with anger, An Zhongzhou tried to smooth things over, "Alright, alright, Rongkai, don't be angry. Lin Chen didn't mean it badly. Let's not argue. Lin Chen is now Xueyao's bodyguard and has even saved her life before. He is our family's savior."

Hearing this, Zhang Rongkai quickly said, "So Mr. Lin saved Xueyao's life? As Xueyao's savior, you are also my savior. If there's anything I can do for you, just—"

Before he could finish, An Xueyao interrupted him.

"Don't call me Xueyao so intimately. We're not that close. What does my savior have to do with you? Besides, Lin Chen is my boyfriend. It's only natural for him to save me." An Xueyao said, linking her arm with Lin Chen's.

An Zhongzhou was taken aback, exclaiming, "Xueyao, what did you say? Lin Chen is your boyfriend?"

"Boy... boyfriend?"

Zhang Rongkai looked stunned, then burst into laughter, "Alright, Xueyao, I know you have some aversion to me, but one day you'll understand my intentions. You really don't need to make such a joke. Ha ha."

An Xueyao, furious, said, "I'm not joking. He is my boyfriend. I just agreed to his pursuit yesterday. Why do you think I'm lying?"

Zhang Rongkai didn't answer but cast a disdainful glance at Lin Chen, clearly implying that a guy like him could never and didn't deserve to be her boyfriend.

Seeing Zhang Rongkai's disdainful look at Lin Chen, An Xueyao suddenly felt angry. She said, "You don't believe me? I'll prove it to you!"

With that, she slightly tiptoed and kissed Lin Chen on the lips.

Damn, I was forced to kiss? Lin Chen was a bit dazed.

An Xueyao's face turned red as she looked at Zhang Rongkai, "Hmph! Do you believe me now?"

"You...!" Zhang Rongkai's face turned blue with anger, and the veins on his forehead bulged, "Xueyao, how can you do this? Don't be too excessive!"

An Xueyao coldly snorted, "My business is none of yours. I like him, so I kiss him. What's it to you? Give up on that idea!"

Zhang Rongkai's gaze towards Lin Chen was filled with a desire to tear him apart. He felt his hair turning green.

Bitch, you wait, when I get you in bed, I'll make you pay!

Zhang Rongkai steadied his nerves and said with a seemingly sincere tone, "Xueyao, you're still young and rebellious, so you make mistakes. I don't blame you for that. You've never suffered, so it's natural for you to have a good impression of poor people, but I don't blame you for that either.

But I believe you will mature one day. When that day comes, you'll realize that our world and the world of these poor people are separate. The things you want, he can never give you!

It's not that I look down on poor people, but they are inherently lowly. For money, they will do anything, and I've seen many of them!

In our world, some people like playing the piano, some like playing chess like me and Uncle An, some like collecting gems, and some like antiques. We seek pleasure at the soul level, while these lowly poor people only see money, just like stupid pigs who only know how to eat and defecate!

They have no dignity, no aspirations, and are cowardly. Just like your so-called boyfriend now, when faced with problems, he will only hide behind you, not a real man at all! One day you'll realize he doesn't deserve you!"

Zhang Rongkai looked at Lin Chen with disdain, as if he really was a stupid pig who only knew how to eat and defecate.

An Zhongzhou frowned but didn't say anything.

An Xueyao wanted to argue but, in her limited life experience, she hadn't really interacted with many poor people. She believed Lin Chen was not the kind of cowardly, lowly, and aimless person Zhang Rongkai described, but she didn't know how to counter him.

At this moment, Lin Chen finally spoke.

Lin Chen looked at Zhang Rongkai and smiled faintly, "Do you think you understand poor people?"

"Of course! I have a double Ph.D. in economics and psychology from Washington University. Do you think I would be wrong?" Zhang Rongkai coldly snorted.

At this point, he was so angry about An Xueyao kissing Lin Chen that he didn't bother to pretend anymore, and his expression turned vicious.

"Do you have any poor friends?" Lin Chen asked again.

Zhang Rongkai sneered, "My friends are all high-ranking officials and wealthy businessmen. Of course, I don't have any poor friends! I know what you mean. You want to say that I haven't truly interacted with poor people, so I don't understand them, right? Ridiculous! Every time I go out, countless poor people come like dogs to lick my feet. Do you still dare to say I don't understand them?"