Chapter 79: Smooth Talker

"Whatever, I'm too lazy to say more. Sooner or later, you'll know how big the gap is between me and this guy. He doesn't even deserve you!" Tan Chengkang sneered, glanced at Lin Chen disdainfully, and then turned to leave without finishing his meal.

As Tan Chengkang walked away, Su Xiran still frowned, clearly worried.

Lin Chen smiled and said, "Sis Xiran, he's gone, why are you staring at his back? You can't really have feelings for him, can you?"

Su Xiran glared at Lin Chen, "I don't have any feelings for him, you brat, don't talk nonsense. But we still have to shoot the GG promotional photos this afternoon. Now that I've offended him, there will probably be trouble. After all, he is President Tan's nephew, and everyone in the company follows his orders."

Lin Chen was taken aback. President Tan, isn't that Tan Hengxing?

If not mentioned, Lin Chen would have forgotten about him. Previously, he thought he would need him, so he specially cured his father's illness. In a way, Tan Hengxing owed him a favor.

However, Lin Chen didn't plan to mention this. If he said he knew Tan Hengxing and that the latter owed him a favor, Su Xiran probably wouldn't believe him.

Seeing that Su Xiran was still worried, Lin Chen comforted her, "Don't worry, Sis Xiran. If it comes to it, I'll just quit this job."

"I signed a long-term contract with the company; I can't just quit like that." Su Xiran sighed, her face showing some distress. "This job is tiring, but the pay is good. Without this job, how will I support myself?"

"Of course, I'll support you. You already call me husband." Lin Chen winked.

"Talking nonsense again, you're taking advantage of me, you brat!" Su Xiran felt a wave of sweetness in her heart but still scolded him.

Lin Chen pouted, not really convinced. It's just a three-year age gap, how is that disrespectful?

Su Xiran moved the fish and chicken legs from her plate to Lin Chen's. Lin Chen was used to this and moved the vegetables to her plate. They had always done this.

Sometimes, Lin Chen really couldn't understand why Su Xiran, who doesn't like meat, has such a curvy figure...

"Eat slowly, no one is competing with you." Su Xiran saw Lin Chen eating as usual, wolfing down his food, and smiled, scolding him gently, like a newlywed wife looking at her husband, or a sister looking at her brother with affection.

"I need to eat fast, so I can watch you eat." Lin Chen chuckled.

"Why? What's so interesting about watching me eat?" Su Xiran blinked her big eyes, puzzled.

"Of course, it's interesting. Watching you eat slowly is a real pleasure. They say beauty can be savored, but I don't need to eat anything. Just watching you eat makes me feel full, and I don't even need to eat." Lin Chen flattered her.

"You brat, you're teasing me again." Su Xiran laughed, her eyes filled with affection.

"You've changed a lot, Lin Chen." Su Xiran suddenly said.

"Have I?" Lin Chen smiled.

"Yes, you've become more lively and confident, and more smooth-talking. You've even turned into a little pervert." Su Xiran's tone seemed to scold, but her smile showed she didn't mind his change.

"Is that so? Maybe I was always like this." Lin Chen's tone suddenly became low, as if he was thinking of something.

The original him was quite cheerful and had no great ambitions, planning to live a simple and somewhat boring life in that small village. But because of hatred for someone, he vowed to make something of himself and came to this big city.

He thought that with hard work, he could achieve something, but reality was far from it. Not everything could be achieved with effort alone, and he became increasingly silent, even a bit inferior and reclusive.

If not for inheriting Leng Dongliu's legacy, he might have become even more reclusive and inferior.

"Lin Chen, what's wrong? Are you upset because I said you're smooth-talking? I'm not blaming you; I actually like your current self more." Seeing Lin Chen's gloomy face, Su Xiran thought her words had upset him and quickly explained.

Lin Chen came out of his thoughts, seeing Su Xiran's anxious look, and felt a warmth in his heart. He smiled, "Sis Xiran, I'm not upset. But if you like my current self, do you like my smooth-talking? How do you know my tongue is smooth? Did you secretly try it while I was sleeping?"

"Of course not! Humph, I thought you were sad, but you're actually teasing me. I won't talk to you for 10 minutes, no, 5 minutes!" Su Xiran wrinkled her nose, looking adorable.

Her cute appearance made Lin Chen want to hug her tightly.

At this moment, Su Xiran's phone rang. After answering and hanging up, she said she needed to start shooting the GG promotional photos. They had just finished eating, so they headed to the studio.

When they arrived at the studio, everyone was already there: a photographer in his thirties, a few assistants, and Tan Chengkang, who was wearing shorts and no shirt.

Tan Chengkang gave Lin Chen a cold smile, and Lin Chen frowned, his tone tinged with jealousy, "What's going on? Shooting a fashion ad, and you're shirtless? You're not going to have any intimate contact with him, are you?"

Seeing Lin Chen's annoyed look, Su Xiran felt a bit happy. This guy is jealous.

She explained, "There won't be any contact. Today's GG promotional photos are for a casual clothing brand, featuring their summer designs. Tan Chengkang is wearing shorts and shoes, and I'm wearing this outfit. The photos will be published in several fashion magazines, promoting the brand. We just need to stand and take some photos. You know I never have physical contact with male models in GG shoots."

"Alright." Lin Chen understood but still sounded reluctant.

"Come on, don't be upset. If you're still upset, I'll give you a little favor after the shoot." Seeing Lin Chen's unhappy look, Su Xiran smiled, her voice like a girlfriend soothing her boyfriend.

Lin Chen's eyes lit up, "What kind of favor? Can you give it to me now?"

"Pervert!" Su Xiran laughed, blushing, and gave him a light kiss on the cheek before running away.

Lin Chen was tingling from the warm, soft kiss, and watching Su Xiran run away, he really wanted to run up and hug her, kissing her passionately.

Suddenly, Lin Chen felt someone staring at him. He looked over and saw Tan Chengkang glaring at him with anger and resentment, clearly having seen Su Xiran kiss him.

Seeing Lin Chen notice him, Tan Chengkang glared at him again, then walked toward Su Xiran on the stage, his eyes full of passion.