Mr. Tycoon Is Actually the Father of My Child!
Chapter 182: Having a Powerful Backing Really Makes a Difference

Chapter 182: Chapter 182: Having a Powerful Backing Really Makes a Difference

Hearing the man’s words, Lin Qian laughed.

"Sir, it’s precisely because my Moran spoils me that he lets me have my freedom! I chose to stay here and continue working because, though this job may seem trivial, I can learn a lot from it. I’m still young and don’t want to leap to the top all at once because that wouldn’t be the real me, nor would I have the confidence to stand by my Moran’s side. My Moran loves me for who I truly am at this moment, so you see..."

Her words, dotted with references to "my Moran," exuded a sweet and bashful affection.

The man furrowed his brows, but as he calmed down, he also grasped some key points.

A chill ran down his spine.

Given his status, he indeed had no place at last night’s birthday banquet that’s why, after enduring the ridicule of several high-end business partners, he had come here out of curiosity to join the commotion.

Now thinking about it, was he out of his mind to mess with Yin Moran’s woman?

The man’s forehead began to bead with sweat, "Well, I... I just came to buy clothes, could you... could you help me pick some out?"

Was he intimidated by her?

Lin Qian felt a sigh of relief inside and her smile grew even sweeter, "Sure! Do you want something formal or more casual?"

"Either is fine, you pick for me, I trust your judgement."

"Alright!"

"..."

Lin Qian selected a few outfits for the man. The fitting room door opened and closed, and it seemed like a flash of light passed behind her.

Was someone taking photos secretly?

Lin Qian unobtrusively glanced through the mirror on top of the changing cabinet at the reflection of the people inside.

A couple of employees were helping customers with clothes and there was Chen Fei, who wasn’t serving anyone.

Who could be snapping pictures secretly?

Lin Qian pondered with a guess in her heart.

Could it be her?

Could she be the inside informant?

"Alright, miss, what do you think about this outfit? Does it look good?"

The man stepped out of the fitting room, and Lin Qian quickly perked up, smiling, "Not bad at all! It looks much better than what you were wearing before."

"Really? Heh, my old ladies at home didn’t like the previous outfit either. It was my brothers who egged me on, saying it looked cool."

The man started to chat with Lin Qian.

Lin Qian smiled and adjusted his clothes for him, "Sir, it’s best to consult with your wife more on matters in the future."

Brothers?

They sounded like fair-weather friends who couldn’t stand to see someone doing well.

She was sure those who had egged him on to cause trouble were precisely these so-called brothers.

"Haha, miss, my old ladies are a whole four years older than me, not that good-looking, but she’s virtuous, knows how to manage a household..."

The man was quite talkative, and Lin Qian quietly listened, smiling without speaking.

Out of the corner of her eye, she could see the onlookers’ gazes.

Curious, probing, amused, but there were few looks of disdain.

Perhaps her show of strength earlier had some effect.

Lin Qian’s lips curled slightly, her mind flashing to the handsome and aloof face of Yin Moran.

Sorry about that!

Just borrowing your name for a bit!

You probably won’t mind, right?

The man purchased three suits and apologized to Lin Qian before leaving.

Lin Qian smiled and said it was no problem. After seeing him off, she turned around to find Chen Fei looking at her with a mocking expression.

Lin Qian’s eyes glimmered slightly. She tidied the hair at her forehead and smiled, "Why are you looking at me like that?"

"Manager Lin, I’ve noticed you’ve changed, you seem to have such a commanding presence! Indeed, having a mountain to lean on really makes a difference."

"Is that so?"

Lin Qian said noncommittally, giving Chen Fei a deep look, and said no more.

Behind her, Chen Fei’s smile slightly faded as she touched the phone in her pocket and let out a breath.

Lin Qian entered the break room, took a sip of water, and checked the time on her phone; it was almost noon.

Just as she pondered what to eat, a call came through.

It was from Su Yu’an.

Lin Qian pursed her lips, set down the cup, and answered the call.

"Hello?"

"It’s me, Qianqian, let’s have lunch together."

"Noon, I..."

"I’m already upstairs from your mall, just come up. I’ve got something to tell you."

Su Yu’an didn’t wait for a response, just informed her and hung up.

Lin Qian bit her lip, gazing at the darkened phone screen, exhaling.

She had put him in an awkward position at that birthday banquet.

She really should go and apologize to him.

Lin Qian removed her name badge and went to meet Su Yu’an.

On the restaurant’s top floor, Lin Qian followed the waiter into a private room.

Inside, Su Yu’an was absorbed in his phone, deep in thought.

"Yu’an."

Lin Qian walked over and sat down after pulling out a chair.

"Qianqian, you’ve arrived? I’ve ordered some dishes according to your preferences, and we can eat soon."

Su Yu’an looked up, greeted her with a graceful smile, and signaled the waiter to serve the dishes.

He was as considerate as ever. Lin Qian gratefully smiled and took a sip of tea.

"Yu’an, I’m sorry. Because of me, you ended up being made fun of at the birthday banquet."

Su Yu’an didn’t have family background comparable to Yin Moran, and while those people didn’t dare to openly confront Yin Moran, they didn’t treat Su Yu’an with the same courtesy.

Who knows how those so-called upper-crust figures talked about Su Yu’an behind his back.

"What nonsense are you talking about? Do you think I’m someone who cares about what others think?"

Su Yu’an smiled at Lin Qian, admiring her delicate features, "Qianqian, are you... doing okay?"

After that unpleasant ordeal, he wondered if she and Yin Moran could continue being together.

And if they couldn’t, then he...

"I’m doing great."

Lin Qian’s grip tightened on the teacup, a smile playing at the corners of her mouth, "Moran said that no matter what the outside world thinks of me, he won’t mind. He just wants me to trust him."

Just trust him!

That was the promise Yin Moran made to her.

Su Yu’an felt a twinge of complex emotions. Hearing this, should he feel relieved or disappointed?

He wanted to see her well, yet still clung to a sliver of hope.

"Yu’an, you said on the phone you had something to tell me, what is it?"

Lin Qian saw a fleeting sorrow on Su Yu’an’s face and quickly changed the subject.

His feelings for her were destined to be unrequited.

She hoped he would no longer harbor any illusions about her.

"It’s about the photos."

Su Yu’an steadied himself, turning to serious matters, his expression becoming somber.

"Photos?"

"Yes, photos."

Su Yu’an unlocked his phone and showed her several snapshots, "Qianqian, I’ve seen these photos before. When I was hospitalized, Gu Yan showed them to me. At the time, she said this man was one of your clients, and you were seen dining with him to boost sales, but were taken advantage of. Later, Yin Moran showed up and took you away. Qianqian, I believe the person who put these photos up at the banquet was Gu Yan."

Gu Yan?

Hadn’t she already guessed that?

Lin Qian flipped through the photos on the phone.

In the photos, there was a time when Madam Gu had set her up with a blind date named Lin Yi, and the scene depicted her dining with him.

Of course, the photos must have been edited.

They had been edited to focus on the moments when Lin Yi had made advances towards her.

Looking at them, it really did seem like she had an ambiguous relationship with him!