Chapter 1057: Lin Jin Wants to Be Huo Xiaoxiao’s Flatterer
by xennovel“Mr. Xu, I must apologize to you on behalf of Cheng Jun. I truly didn’t know he offended you, otherwise, I wouldn’t have contacted him.”
“Nonetheless, it was my fault and I’ve caused you trouble. I’ll drink three glasses as a penalty.”
Lin Jin stood up and, suppressing his anger and resentment towards Xu Shaochen, apologized and drank three glasses of wine.
He was extremely resentful towards Xu Shaochen.
He inherently looked down upon Xu Shaochen.
Moreover, Xu Shaochen didn’t spare his reputation in front of Cheng Jun, hurting his sensitive self-esteem.
Following that, he told his dad about the Cheng Jun incident, resulting in a few slaps and a scolding.
Given all these, with his inherently narrow mindset, it’s natural he didn’t have a good impression of Xu Shaochen.
He behaved this way only because he couldn’t afford to provoke Xu Shaochen.
“Why be so upset? It’s just a small misunderstanding, nothing much to do with Young Master Lin. Let’s not talk about these unpleasant things today.”
Xu Shaochen said generously, brushing the matter aside.
Lin Jin twitched his mouth, inwardly cursing. After finishing three glasses, you say this? Fake!
Lin Jin sat down, his eyes unintentionally sweeping over Huo Xiao, feeling a surge of passion.
At Xu Shaochen’s birthday party, he had an eye on Huo Xiao.
Initially, seeing how close Xu Shaochen was to Huo Xiao, he thought she was Xu Shaochen’s woman. Though jealous, he suppressed his attraction.
Later, when Xu Shaochen introduced Huo Xiao as his goddaughter, Lin Jin’s eager heart couldn’t be contained.
In this world, there are leg enthusiasts, hand enthusiasts, lolita enthusiasts, and mature lady enthusiasts. All sorts of preferences.
Lin Jin had a penchant for ordinary flat-chested girls, and all his girlfriends had been this type.
Huo Xiao fit his aesthetic perfectly. Pretty face, just the right flatness, great legs. In his eyes, top-notch.
Moreover, she’s Xu Shaochen’s goddaughter.
If he could win her over, what expression would Xu Shaochen have? Damn it, if I can’t deal with you, I’ll go after your goddaughter! A pleasure and a chance to get back at Xu Shaochen. Perfect.
Blinded by lust and hatred for Xu Shaochen, he didn’t even consider why Xu Shaochen would have a goddaughter six or seven years younger than him.
Any experienced person would suspect an impure relationship between Xu Shaochen and Huo Xiao.
From then on, Lin Jin started his crazy flattering mode.
At the table, he constantly praised and flattered Huo Xiao, eagerly doing favors like refilling tea.
Lin Hao didn’t suspect anything, thinking Lin Jin was currying favor with Huo Xiao to indirectly please Xu Shaochen.
After all, he couldn’t imagine his eldest son would be foolish enough to pursue Xu Shaochen’s goddaughter.
However, Xu Shaochen and Lin Wei noticed Lin Jin’s intention.
Xu Shaochen was sensitive about men approaching Huo Xiao because he considered her his woman.
Though disgusted, he said nothing as long as Lin Jin didn’t act on his interest in Huo Xiao.
Lin Wei noticed a common factor between Huo Xiao and Lin Jin’s previous girlfriends: flat chests.
Inwardly, Lin Wei couldn’t help but sigh. Elder Brother, you’re still the same from childhood, always doing shocking things.
It’s these acts that made Dad pin high hopes on you, favoring you over me.
But this time your act was too reckless, courting disaster.
Why risk your life? Don’t fall before I intervene.
“I’m going to the restroom.”
Huo Xiao couldn’t endure Lin Jin’s attentiveness anymore, so she used the restroom as an excuse to escape.
She worried she’d lose control and throw her drink at Lin Jin’s face.
“Come back soon.”
Xu Shaochen nodded.
Huo Xiao stood up and left the private room.
“I’m going to the restroom too.”
As soon as Huo Xiao left, Lin Jin eagerly chased after her, seeking a chance for privacy.
“Bang!”
Hearing the door close, silence fell over the private room.
Even Lin Hao realized his son’s true motive.
He wasn’t trying to indirectly please Xu Shaochen; he wanted to steal his woman! Having lived so long, Lin Hao wouldn’t naively think Xu Shaochen’s goddaughter was simply a goddaughter.
Terrified, Lin Hao was drenched in cold sweat, wanting a drink to calm his nerves, but his hand trembled holding the wine glass.
“Director Lin, you have a fine son.”
Xu Shaochen said, forcing a smile at Lin Hao. He didn’t expect Lin Jin to actually chase after her, his anger building.
Yet he wasn’t worried.
Because he was there.
As long as Huo Xiao didn’t agree, Lin Jin wouldn’t dare do anything.
“Crash!”
Startled by Xu Shaochen’s words, Lin Hao’s hand shook violently, dropping the wine glass, which shattered.
“Mr. Xu, my son got carried away by Miss Huo’s beauty and acted out of line. Rest assured, I’ll discipline him, make him understand some people aren’t for him.”
Lin Hao stammered, his speech unclear. He was completely thrown off balance.
As a man, he understood how sensitive Xu Shaochen would be concerning women.
He was furious enough to kill Lin Jin.
“Yes, Mr. Xu, it’s just that Miss Huo is too pretty, causing my brother to lose control. I hope you won’t hold it against him.”
Lin Wei spoke up for Lin Jin. Although he wished Lin Jin dead, he had to speak this way to please Lin Hao.
Indeed, hearing this, Lin Hao glanced at him, thinking he never realized how sensible the second son was. Comparing Lin Wei with the recent foolishness of Lin Jin, he was enraged.
“Let’s drink.”
Said Xu Shaochen, not dwelling on the matter.
Which made Lin Hao even more anxious.
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“Why are you following me?”
Huo Xiao turned around impatiently to Lin Jin.
“Miss Huo, the structure here is a bit complex. I’m worried you might get lost, so I came to escort you to the restroom.”
Lin Jin put on a smile he thought was charming.
“Follow me again and I’ll tell my godfather you followed me with ill intent!”
The flat-chested goddess Huo Xiao is indeed fierce.
Lin Jin’s smile froze, standing still, not daring to move.