Chapter 60
Chapter 60: Embrace
“So you put them on?”
Lin Shen looked completely bewildered.
He truly hadn’t expected that Qin Yuenan would actually take his casual suggestion.
When had this cool mature woman become so obedient?
Told to wear black stockings, she wore black stockings.
So next time, could she wear other things too?
Lin Shen’s thoughts stirred as he brazenly and openly examined Qin Yuenan’s black-stockinged legs, as if trying to measure them with his eyes.
Tsk tsk!
Really nice!
Seeming to sense Lin Shen’s burning gaze, Qin Yuenan bit the lamb meat off the skewer, then shot him a sharp look with her narrowed eyes full of dangerous meaning.
As if saying: “Keep staring and I’ll gouge your eyes out!”
“Ahem!”
Seeing this, Lin Shen quickly looked away and joined Zhao Ye’s conversation.
“What are you guys talking about?”
“We’re talking about where the hell you got such good fortune!”
Zhao Ye said viciously, then suddenly leaned close to Lin Shen’s ear and asked quietly.
“You weren’t the one who cheated first, were you?”
“I don’t even have a girlfriend! What the hell would I cheat with!”
Lin Shen laughed and scolded, which left Zhao Ye completely confused, frantically gesturing toward Qin Yuenan.
“No, bro, a CEO with a million-yuan salary is accompanying you to eat at a street stall, and you’re telling me you two have no relationship?”
“We do.”
Seeing Zhao Ye’s eyes widen suddenly, Lin Shen left him hanging before grinning.
“An assistant and boss relationship.”
“That’s it?”
“That’s it.”
“Tch!”
Zhao Ye pursed his lips disdainfully, clinked glasses with Lin Shen, then directly issued a challenge.
“We’re not going home until we’re drunk tonight!”
“Fine!”
Lin Shen smiled slightly. Seeing them chatting so happily, Guo Haoran and Qi Junxian also joined in.
Qin Yuenan, seeing them chat so enthusiastically, secretly found disposable gloves to put on, rolled up her sleeves, and started peeling crawfish.
However, she didn’t eat the first one herself, but held it to Lin Shen’s mouth.
?
Not only was Lin Shen startled, but the other three were also dumbfounded.
A company’s Marketing Director was actually peeling crawfish for her assistant?
And you’re still saying you two have no relationship?
Who would believe that!
“Thank you.”
Lin Shen was somewhat surprised and flattered as he ate the crawfish meat brought to his mouth, then whispered while chewing.
“Sister Nan, just peel them for yourself. Don’t worry about me.”
“Then why aren’t you eating any?”
Qin Yuenan glanced at the table.
Except for Lin Shen, everyone else had piles of crawfish shells in front of them, but there were hardly any in front of him.
“I find it troublesome.”
Lin Shen explained.
When peeling crawfish, you couldn’t eat grilled skewers or drink, otherwise you’d get oil everywhere.
So Lin Shen usually ate crawfish last, or not at all if there weren’t any.
Qin Yuenan seemed to guess this was what he was thinking, so she peeled half a basin of crawfish clean and soaked the meat in the sauce.
It looked like anyone could take some, but who else would dare!
In the end, Lin Shen enjoyed them all alone.
Faced with Qin Yuenan’s such considerate feeding, Lin Shen’s impression of her underwent a subtle change, and his heart was touched with a hint of gratitude.
Of course, it was also mixed with quite a few strange thoughts.
Previously, Lin Shen thought it was unlikely that Qin Yuenan liked him.
But now, various details made Lin Shen fall into contemplation.
Qin Yuenan first gave him various expensive gifts, then listened to his suggestion to wear black stockings, and now was uncharacteristically taking the initiative to feed him.
Could she really like me?
During a drinking break, Lin Shen stole several more glances at Qin Yuenan’s cool, beautiful profile, his calm heart beginning to surge with heat.
Maybe he could find an opportunity to test the waters.
“Table 18’s additional skewers.”
At this moment, the waiter brought up the barbecue that Qin Yuenan had ordered. Lin Shen quickly spotted something among them.
Grilled lamb penis!
Lin Shen picked it up, looking at Qin Yuenan with a strange expression.
“You ordered this?”
“Mm.”
Qin Yuenan nodded.
“I’ve never ordered it before. The picture looked like a spring, so I wanted to try it. What, is there a problem?”
“No problem, no problem…”
Lin Shen quietly asked.
“Do you know what this is?”
“No.”
Seeing Qin Yuenan shake her head, Lin Shen leaned close to her ear and whispered.
Her beautiful eyes blinked a few times, and after a moment, a blush suddenly flew across her cheeks as she glared fiercely at Lin Shen.
“I’m not eating it!”
“Actually, this thing tastes pretty good. High protein.”
Although Lin Shen tried to persuade her kindly, Qin Yuenan refused to try it no matter what, not even wanting to look at it. Helplessly, he had to finish the grilled lamb penis himself.
For the remaining time, the four continued drinking and eating skewers, laughing about life.
Soon, Lin Shen’s face was flushed, his eyes misty, clearly showing signs of being somewhat drunk.
Seeing this, Qin Yuenan tugged at his sleeve to remind him.
“Drink less.”
“It’s fine!”
Lin Shen waved his hand, obviously confident in his alcohol tolerance.
After all, through this period of exercise, his physical condition had improved significantly.
Plus with the [Athletic Health] bonus, metabolizing alcohol shouldn’t be a problem.
However…
At 9 PM, the dinner was nearing its end.
Since Qi Junxian and Guo Haoran lived in the same direction, they found a designated driver to take both of them home.
After Lin Shen paid the bill, he squatted by the roadside holding onto a tree, head down, coughing continuously.
He felt a strange heat gathering in his abdomen, wanting to vomit but unable to.
His originally clear consciousness had become dizzy, his cheeks slightly feverish, and the world before his eyes seemed to spin.
Seeing this, Zhao Ye staggered over, his face purple-red. He was about to say something caring when Qin Yuenan shot him a cold, murderous glare.
That look, as if she wanted to kill someone, scared him sober instantly. He quickly smiled apologetically.
“Um… Lin Shen’s okay, right? You saw it too—we didn’t force him to drink. He drank it himself.”
“He doesn’t usually drink much, but this time he seems to have some emotional issues. You could counsel him.”
“I’m fine.”
Lin Shen stood up holding the tree, waving goodbye to Zhao Ye with a smile.
“Let’s meet up again another day.”
“Okay, but are you sure you’re alright? Need me to take you home?”
“Can’t you see there’s someone else here?”
Lin Shen gestured toward Qin Yuenan. Zhao Ye immediately understood.
“Alright, Xiao Yue and I will head off first. Remember to let us know when you get home safely.”
“Mm.”
“Lean on me.”
Seeing Lin Shen’s unsteady walking, Qin Yuenan quickly ran to his side, letting him rest his left arm on her shoulder for support.
Instantly, a light, elegant perfume scent wafted over.
Lin Shen sniffed lightly, feeling his intoxicated state clear up considerably, then boldly put his left hand around Qin Yuenan’s smooth, fragrant shoulder, looking at her with a smile.
“Sister Nan, you’re so good to me!”
“You took care of me the same way at Sheshan.”
Qin Yuenan knew Lin Shen was drunk, so she didn’t mind his presumptuous behavior.
It wasn’t because she was magnanimous, but because she was somewhat at a loss.
Because this was Qin Yuenan’s first time being embraced by a member of the opposite sex. The intimate physical contact made her heart race.