Yin Chen had truly spent the past few days in sheer bliss.
Playing with his boyfriend, messing around with his boyfriend’s account, teasing his boyfriend’s employees… it was just too much fun. Too, too fun.
So much so that on the first day back at Yin Corporation, he lay in bed staring at the ceiling, utterly unwilling to leave.
How could there be such a horrifying thing in the world as having to go to work? Especially when he had just gotten a boyfriend less than a month ago!
After a full ten minutes of inner struggle, he still got out of bed.
No choice—his boyfriend no longer lived at the villa, and lying there any longer would be meaningless.
Sighing quietly at this thought, Yin Chen realized he still had to figure out a way to lure his boyfriend back to the villa and keep him there.
He sighed heavily again.
Ali, who had been pretending not to notice, couldn’t hold back any longer.
“President Yin, are you troubled about something?”
In the time it took her to hang a piece of clothing, he had sighed seven or eight times! She had thought earlier that he was displeased with her outfit!
You don’t understand.
Yin Chen glanced at Ali. If he remembered correctly, Ali was single. A single person could never understand the troubles of someone with a boyfriend.
He sighed once more.
“You wouldn’t understand.”
Hmm?
Ali slowly typed a question mark. That look made her feel… insulted!
Besides! How could she understand what President Yin meant if he didn’t explain? Still, she felt offended!
Turning indignation into motivation, Ali thought, well, President Yin had a meeting today anyway! Might as well dress up nicely.
Fifteen minutes later, the employees of Yin Corporation watched, slack-jawed, as their president walked into the office. Everyone was stunned.jpg
“Damn, did President Yin spend the whole holiday at the spa? I spent a year getting oily and greasy, yet President Yin shines like he has a spotlight above his head!”
“Gorgeous President Yin! Today is another day to support his looks!”
“Honestly, if it weren’t for President Yin’s beauty, I couldn’t have convinced myself to get up this early to work. Humans are terrifying—getting up early three hundred fifty days a year, yet just ten short days of holiday undo all that effort!”
“President Yin is today’s absolute fashion prince. I’m okay now! I can do this!”
As he entered the office, the glamorous Yin Chen instantly looked listless.
A Cat, who had come in to report, hesitated mid-step. Luckily, the employees outside couldn’t see this side of the president—otherwise, they might feel even more dejected.
“President Yin, should I show you these documents?”
A Cat handed over the papers.
Yin Chen glanced at them. Didn’t want to look. He just wanted to be a happy, lazy salted fish. Preferably, the kind with a boyfriend.
A Cat placed the documents on the desk, paused for 0.1 seconds, and continued.
“Also, there’s one more thing I think I should report to you.”
“What is it?”
Yin Chen lazily propped up one side of his face.
“It’s about the Dongfang Group.”
At the mention of Dongfang Group, the laziness in Yin Chen’s eyes vanished almost entirely, replaced with seriousness.
“Dongfang Group? What are they up to now?”
Again? Was Dongfang Wan causing trouble? Yin Chen couldn’t help but think.
A Cat said, “Latest news: Dongfang Group intends to acquire the ZWG team.”
“ZWG? Why would they acquire ZWG?”
They already had DF. Did Dongfang Group have too much money and nowhere to burn?
Yin Chen was completely baffled.
Also, if they had money, why did Dongfang Lie personally come to negotiate with him?
Dongfang Group was a family-run enterprise, very different from his own. Their liquid funds weren’t abundant to begin with. Making two consecutive big expenditures in a short period could have some impact, right?
“I don’t know the details,” A Cat shook his head. He’d only confirmed the news; nothing else had been investigated.
“Alright, got it.” Yin Chen waved his hand as A Cat nodded and left.
After some thought, Yin Chen decided to look into it. Before he could act, the situation became clear.
He received an invitation card, personally delivered by someone from Dongfang Lie.
Opening it, he casually asked around and discovered that almost everyone influential in the industry had received the same invitation.
Even Zong Cheng, a rising business figure, received the invitation.
The invitation was simple and clear:
Dongfang Lie was officially acknowledging his “long-lost” biological son.
Therefore, at the banquet that night, Dongfang Wan’s future status as heir to the Dongfang Group would likely be stripped away.
The industry was abuzz. Dongfang Group was fairly sizable, and many regarded Dongfang Wan as a promising future heir, making him a prime candidate for advantageous marriage alliances.
But now? Dongfang Lie had a biological son!
Even if Dongfang Wan was a nephew with blood in the family, what use was it?
Suddenly, the people surrounding Dongfang Wan shrank. The conveniences he once enjoyed were no longer available.
“Damn! A bunch of short-sighted fools!”
Dongfang Wan shouted in fury. Cup shards littered the floor as his chest heaved violently. His eyes were red, fists clenching tightly.
Even if Dongfang Lie reclaimed his son, what did it matter? Dongfang Wan was the one properly groomed to be heir! That bastard had lived a petty, trivial life outside—how could he manage a massive empire like Dongfang Group?
Those idiots were making things difficult for him over a worthless wretch!
No! Absolutely not!
The banquet would be grand. Dongfang Lie’s intention was clear—high-profile acknowledgment of his biological son, showing everyone how much he valued him.
He would personally bring his son to greet the guests, clearly laying the groundwork for networking opportunities.
From a distance, Yin Chen couldn’t help but sigh.
“Dongfang Wan’s fate is miserable. He’s basically just his uncle’s tool.”
Look at how he treats his own son. Then look at Dongfang Wan’s methods. Tsk tsk, Dongfang Lie is truly a crafty old fox.
“Not going in?”
Zong Cheng’s voice sounded behind him.
Yin Chen instinctively turned.
His eyes brightened slightly!
Today, Zong Cheng wasn’t dressed in somber tones. Instead, he wore a sparkling royal blue suit. Under the light, the fabric shimmered subtly—not tacky at all—and made Zong Cheng even more dazzling, impossible to look away from.
At least, Yin Chen couldn’t look away.
“President Zong.” Yin Chen stepped forward, smiling in his voice.
As he got closer, he reached out—appearing to offer a handshake, but gently hooked Zong Cheng’s palm.
“You look extremely handsome today.”
“C-C-Commendable?”
Zong Cheng cleared his throat twice, nervously pinching Yin Chen’s fingers before letting go, trying to appear calm. Inside, however, a weight had been lifted.
Tang女士 had said: Even as your boyfriend, you can’t get complacent! Each reunion must bring a new surprise to steadily grow the relationship!
He straightened his chest slightly, making his muscles more defined.
His voice low and seductive: “May I have the honor of entering together with you, President Yin?”
Yin Chen smiled slightly and elegantly nodded.
“Of course, the honor is mine as well.”
Two men of entirely different auras walked side by side—one noble and refined, the other commanding and dignified.
Instantly, they drew all eyes. Even the young boy standing beside Dongfang Lie froze.
He instinctively turned to look at Dongfang Lie. “Father, who are they?”
Dongfang Lie’s expression darkened.
Yin Chen—different from the last time he’d seen him.
This difference made him vaguely regret not having brought his son closer for training earlier. Perhaps he couldn’t catch up to Yin Chen, but… what if he could?
As Yin Chen and Zong Cheng approached, Dongfang Lie patted his son’s shoulder.
“Xiaofeng, this is President Yin I mentioned before. A young and accomplished man. Compared to him, your father here just has the seniority of age.”
?
Senior in age?
What? Did he expect him to call him uncle?
Dream on!
Yin Chen walked forward, exuding full presence.
Dongfang Feng, inexperienced with such power, flinched, face turning pale. He instinctively stepped back, then froze as he realized something.
Good. Exactly the effect he wanted.
Yin Chen gave a slight nod to Dongfang Lie.
“Master Dongfang, duly noted. This young man must be your nephew, correct? He seems far superior to Dongfang Wan—truly a talented youth. Master Dongfang is fortunate indeed.”
As soon as Yin Chen finished, both Dongfang Lie and Dongfang Feng’s expressions shifted slightly.
Hmph. Just a sting to the heart, is that all?
Bring it on! Who’s afraid?
Sensing his beloved’s emotional shift, Zong Cheng spoke gently.
“So this is the heir of the Dongfang family. Pleased to meet you. Truly a talented youth.”
?
Pleased to meet you, sure…
Yin Chen glanced at Zong Cheng.
Zong Cheng looked innocently back. He was just a rising business figure—how could he know about the recent changes in Dongfang Group’s heir?
A polite greeting was fine. No mistakes. Good job.jpg
Yin Chen gave a thumbs-up in his mind.
Receiving two verbal stabs in a row, Dongfang Lie’s expression wavered. He barely responded and hurried off to greet the next guest, leaving them anxious.
Was Dongfang Lie trying to set them up? He couldn’t compare to President Yin’s family’s power!
The next guest hastily blurted out a few words and rushed forward to explain to Yin Chen.
Ridiculous! Even if not expecting cooperation with Yin Corporation, he couldn’t afford to offend someone like Dongfang Lie!
Having his face turned away twice, Dongfang Lie’s hands trembled in anger. Dongfang Feng also looked awkward.
But Yin Chen was different.
He glanced at the guest ahead, cheerful.
“I hear you have new development plans. Yin Corporation has similar intentions. We can discuss further.”
For giving some face to the old man of the Dongfang family!
The guest was dumbfounded.
Yin Chen had already walked away. Only then did the guest slowly open his mouth.
This kind of opportunity?!