Lin Mei had not exercised in a long time, and with spring arriving, it was the perfect time to pick up her fitness routine. Lin Mei specifically went to buy a set of sportswear and, together with Xu Ying, headed to the golf course. The venue was arranged by Xu Ying, located in the suburbs with fresh air. Coupled with the excellent weather on the weekend, Lin Mei’s mood brightened considerably as soon as she stepped out of the car.
Having spent over half a month together, Xu Ying had been testing Lin Mei. He progressed gradually, and now dared to have some physical contact with her.
As they walked towards the course, Xu Ying naturally draped his arm over Lin Mei’s shoulder and said, "Want to have a match with me? The loser treats."
"Just say you want me to treat!" Lin Mei laughed. Xu Ying was undoubtedly much better at golf than her. Her skills were only good enough to fool amateurs. If they truly competed, she was bound to lose miserably.
Xu Ying also smiled, "I'll go easy on you."
Lin Mei had principles, "Then what's the point of a competition?"
The two walked forward, chatting and laughing, and before they knew it, they had arrived at the course. After swiping their cards to enter, Lin Mei could no longer smile.
Naturally, it wasn't just her and Xu Ying at a place like a golf course. However, she had never expected to run into Xing Zheng and Jiang Chu Bi here!
It had been over half a month since Shen Si had gotten her drunk and Xing Zheng had stepped in to help. Although Lin Mei had visited Shuangmu’s office, she hadn’t seen Xing Zheng. The name she saw most frequently was in entertainment news, almost always featuring photos of him and Jiang Chu Bi appearing together. The media always used phrases like "a match made in heaven" and "talented man, beautiful woman" to describe them. After seeing it so often, Lin Mei had become numb.
However, photos were different from the real scene. Encountering them like this, Lin Mei suddenly felt flustered. When Xing Zheng and Jiang Chu Bi also noticed her, she quickly shifted her gaze to Xu Ying beside her.
As if by reflex, she grabbed Xu Ying’s arm. Xu Ying asked curiously, "What's wrong?"
Lin Mei shook her head, "Nothing, let's start." Fleeing was not her style; it would only make her appear guilty.
Upon seeing Lin Mei appear with a young man, Jiang Chu Bi's eyes held a hint of amusement. She then looked at the man beside her.
As expected, his gaze was also fixed on the pair of them, a flicker of anger in his eyes, and a chill emanating from him as if he had just emerged from an ice cellar. When Lin Mei proactively grabbed the other man's arm, his chill turned into killing intent.
Jiang Chu Bi, worried that he might lose control, also grabbed his arm and whispered in his ear, "Don't alert the enemy, bear with it."
As soon as Lin Mei picked up her club, she saw Jiang Chu Bi whispering to Xing Zheng out of the corner of her eye. After their whispered conversation, they linked arms and walked towards a middle-aged man.
Lin Mei recognized the man; he was the CEO of a technology group. As soon as the CEO saw them, he began showering them with praise. Lin Mei smiled faintly as she listened.
At this moment, Xu Ying came up behind Lin Mei, placed his hand on her waist, and meticulously adjusted her stance.
Xing Zheng was making small talk with the CEO, but his attention was entirely on Lin Mei, who was engrossed with another man. In the short span of half a month, she was already with someone else!
Lin Mei and Xu Ying played for over half an hour before they became hot and thirsty. They paused and went to a nearby coffee shop, sitting at an outdoor table. Having not exercised in a while, half an hour of golf left Lin Mei’s shoulders sore. Seeing Lin Mei massaging her shoulder, Xu Ying walked over and stood behind her, giving her a massage.
As Xu Ying massaged her, Lin Mei let out a comfortable hum. Doing it herself wasn't as comfortable as having someone help. Xu Ying’s technique was very professional, and Lin Mei curiously asked him, "How do you know how to give massages?"
Xu Ying replied, "My grandparents have bad shoulders and necks. I wanted to be filial, so I learned for a few days."
Lin Mei's impression of Xu Ying improved further, "You're truly filial."
"It's only right. My parents are busy with work, and I lived with them since I was young. My parents didn't really support my racing, so without my grandparents, I wouldn't have made it this far." When it came to elders, Xu Ying became more talkative. Lin Mei listened with emotion and also chatted with him about parents and elders.
Their pleasant conversation was once again observed by Xing Zheng. After finishing a round of golf, Xing Zheng sat under the sun umbrella with a gloomy expression. Jiang Chu Bi followed closely behind.
She glanced towards Lin Mei and said, "That man next to her, I find him a bit familiar, like I've seen him somewhere."
Xing Zheng did not respond. Jiang Chu Bi took out her phone, snapped a photo of Xu Ying, and sent it to her assistant. She then said to Xing Zheng, "I've asked someone to look into it."
Xing Zheng gave a noncommittal "Oh," his gaze still occasionally drifting towards them.
Lin Mei and Xu Ying stayed at the golf course until lunchtime and then went out to eat together. Although Xu Ying had jokingly told her to treat when they arrived, he didn't actually do so. They ate Western food nearby, and after lunch, they returned to the city to continue their afternoon date.
Xing Zheng and Jiang Chu Bi also left after lunch, parting ways to attend to their own matters.
Jiang Chu Bi returned to her apartment, changed into a strapless dress, and reapplied her makeup. She took out her phone and sent a message to Zhao Jiang He, "I'll be there soon."
Following that was a close-up photo of her collarbone extending downwards. Zhao Jiang He replied with a single word, "Naughty."
Jiang Chu Bi paid it no further mind, as her assistant had sent the investigated information to her email. Jiang Chu Bi briefly scanned it, then forwarded it to Xing Zheng. She deleted the record from her email and set off for Zhao Jiang He's apartment.
Xing Zheng, who was sitting on the sofa lost in thought, had his train of thought disrupted by Jiang Chu Bi's email. He opened it and saw Xu Ying's profile. He was also a student at Nanjiang University, and in addition, an international race car driver. The club he belonged to had previously collaborated with Shuangmu, which explained why he found Xu Ying familiar.
His resume was undoubtedly excellent, but to attempt to covet his woman was simply overestimating himself. If he didn't teach him a lesson, he likely wouldn't restrain himself.
Xing Zheng put down the tablet and called Gu Song, "Help me with something."
After hearing Xing Zheng's account, Gu Song joked, "How did this kid offend you that you want to deal with him like this? Anyone would think he stole your woman."
The joke, however, hit the mark. Xing Zheng's prolonged silence made Gu Song realize the truth, "No way, he's really trying to snatch your woman? Your Lin Mei?"
Xing Zheng did not answer, but simply told him, "Let him know that some people are not to be touched."
After the call ended, the image of Xu Ying’s arm around Lin Mei’s waist reappeared in Xing Zheng’s mind, his gaze growing increasingly dark.
Meanwhile, Gu Song, listening to the disconnected call, felt sorry for Xu Ying. What a promising young man, to like anyone but to try and snatch Xing Zheng's beloved – wasn't that courting death?