Chapter 75: A Formal Declaration of War Between the Heroines! Lin Tian is in Deep Trouble!!
To Lin Tian, both Shang Chan and Bai Bing’er were no different from “tigers at the foot of the mountain.” They were equally deadly and hard to avoid. These two women were the first and second female leads, respectively, and naturally, the most watched figures around Jiang Yifeng. Getting involved with either of them was bound to attract Jiang Yifeng’s attention.
However, between the two, Shang Chan at least had some plausible cover. Lin Tian was both a Zhao family retainer and a Xinghai employee. But with Bai Bing’er? They had no official connection! So, if he had to choose a hellhole to dive into, Lin Tian figured Shang Chan’s version of hell might be slightly more survivable.
He rushed to the door and opened it. Panicking a little, Lin Tian got up, coughed loudly, and shouted, “Coming, coming!”
Behind him, Bai Bing’er watched him scramble, the corners of her lips curving up slightly. Even without lipstick, she had this innate, irresistible allure, more intense now than ever.
At the door stood Shang Chan and Zhao Mengmeng. Lin Tian looked at them with an awkward smile. “What brings you two here? Is it time for dinner already?”
Shang Chan looked sorrowful, her eyes red. She stared directly at Lin Tian and asked quietly, “Is Bai Bing’er inside?”
Lin Tian winced.
Why does she sound like a wife catching her husband cheating?
He nodded and sighed, “Yeah, she just showed up out of nowhere… in the rain too.”
He stepped aside to let them in. Shang Chan didn’t hesitate and walked right in. She saw Bai Bing’er, casually drying her hair with a towel, sitting on the bed in a tight red dress that clung to her body after the downpour.
From Shang Chan’s angle, Bai Bing’er’s stunning figure was fully outlined. If Lin Tian hadn’t just said she came in from the rain, Shang Chan would’ve assumed she had just stepped out of his shower! But even knowing that, Shang Chan felt a burning fury explode in her chest the moment she saw her.
“Bai Bing’er, what are you doing here?”
Shang Chan had carefully reasoned this out earlier. As Xinghai’s CEO and a Zhao heiress, she technically had no right to interfere in Lin Tian’s personal life. But now, seeing Bai Bing’er acting so sultry and casual, she lost control.
The jealousy and anger in her voice came out instantly. Bai Bing’er raised her eyes slowly. Her phoenix-like eyes sparkled, and a subtle smirk played on her pale lips.
“I’m here because I want to be. What’s it to you, Shang Chan? Know your place.”
Her voice dripped with provocation. Shang Chan’s heart rate spiked.
“How is this none of my business? Didn’t I already say Lin Tian is a Xinghai employee, and a Zhao family retainer?!”
Bai Bing’er chuckled dismissively.
“I fell for that excuse this afternoon. Shang Chan, should I call you naive or just stupid? Sure, he’s your employee, your family’s servant. But does that give you the right to interfere in his private life?”
Bai Bing’er had a knack for cutting straight to the heart. She pierced through Shang Chan’s flimsy moral shield. Right now, Lin Tian hadn’t admitted to having any relationship with Shang Chan. So she could only lean on her professional and political connections to justify her stake. But against Bai Bing’er — bold, ruthless, and unfiltered — those shields were useless.
Shang Chan stood frozen, eyes wet, shoulders trembling. To her, Bai Bing’er was just too much — not only was she stealing Lin Tian right in front of her, she even sounded righteously justified doing it! But… Bai Bing’er was right. What real claim did she have on Lin Tian?
Meanwhile, at the door, Zhao Mengmeng still hadn’t come in.
Lin Tian coughed awkwardly. “Uh, Second Miss… are you coming in or not? If not, I’m shutting the door.”
Still no reply. Just a long stare.
Lin Tian didn’t have time to babysit. There were two women already causing drama inside. He started closing the door.
Suddenly, Zhao Mengmeng grabbed his arm. Lin Tian froze.
Oh crap. Not now! Her sister and Bai Bing’er are inside!!
He tried pulling his arm back, but he used too much force. Zhao Mengmeng stumbled and fell into his arms.
Are you kidding me?! This cheesy romcom moment is happening now?!
He caught her shoulders to steady her and muttered, “Please, Second Miss… can you not? What do you want?”
Zhao Mengmeng’s lips pouted, eyes watery. She’d already been upset seeing Bai Bing’er in his room. Now, with Lin Tian sounding cold and impatient, her fragile little heart broke. The only man she’d ever opened up to, and he was brushing her off. A second later, tears the size of pearls rolled down her cheeks. And this wasn’t acting.
Zhao Mengmeng never put on a mask around Lin Tian. Her emotions were always real, raw. Now, this adorable, soft-looking girl clung to his arm, tears falling one by one.
Lin Tian was completely paralyzed.
TWO women are clashing inside. The THIRD is crying at the door. I’d rather be doing summer labor in Syria right now…
“Can you not cry here? People are gonna think I did something to you! Just come inside if you wanna cry!”
Lin Tian was at the end of his rope. At this point, letting her in didn’t feel like a risk. There were two other women inside. What could go wrong with three girls and one guy in one room?
…Unless they started fighting each other, then he’d definitely leave with scratch marks. When Zhao Mengmeng didn’t respond and just kept sobbing, Lin Tian sighed and pulled her inside, slamming the door behind him.
These women were driving him insane! One showed up soaking wet and seductively casual, testing his restraint. Another used to be a cold CEO and now acted like the clingy girl next door, even slept over at his place! And the third? The third was a certified crybaby who turned on the waterworks at the drop of a hat.
It wasn’t his fault! Bai Bing’er just showed up!