The Rise of Dragon Son-in-Law
Chapter 151 - 149 The Dread of Seeing Through People’s Hearts

Chapter 151: Chapter 149 The Dread of Seeing Through People’s Hearts

Zhao Qin stared at Long Chen, only to feel a tingling numbness on her scalp.

This young man was truly terrifying to the utmost degree.

She felt as if she stood before him, stripped bare, her soul completely seen through.

"You... close your eyes, don’t look at me."

Zhao Qin couldn’t help but say it loud, her cheeks flushed with color.

Long Chen chuckled lightly and said, "Even if I don’t look at you, I can still deduce your past."

"Why do you know so much?"

Zhao Qin clasped her hands tightly.

"Do you admit, then, that what I’ve deduced is entirely correct?"

Long Chen asked with a smile.

"Ah, no, no, you’ve got it all wrong, utterly wrong. I haven’t done anything to comfort myself."

Zhao Qin immediately said.

"Well, Miss, please feel free to do as you wish, and don’t block my view of the scenery."

Long Chen said with a light smile.

"I mentioned before, I would treat you to a meal, let’s go."

Zhao Qin said softly.

But from her expression, there was a touch of awkwardness and embarrassment.

After all, with her most private affairs being seen through, it was odd for her to remain composed.

However, Long Chen flatly rejected Zhao Qin’s invitation, without a moment’s hesitation.

"There’s no need for a meal, Miss. Please proceed at your leisure."

Long Chen said.

"Why? You don’t want to have a meal with me?"

Zhao Qin felt a bit of ashamed annoyance, thinking that this guy was thick-headed, she was giving him an opportunity, yet he failed to seize it.

If only he would dine with her and then sweet-talk her a bit, she might be willing to have some sort of story with him.

Zhao Qin didn’t know that once again, her thoughts had been seen through by Long Chen.

Long Chen couldn’t help but smile wryly—the thoughts of Zhao Qin were indeed odd.

But Long Chen truly had no interest in Zhao Qin.

"Goodbye."

Long Chen waved his hand.

"Heh, goodbye."

Zhao Qin stiffly stepped away and left.

She thought that Long Chen would call out to her, asking for her WeChat or phone number.

But even as Zhao Qin walked a great distance, she heard not a word from Long Chen.

She couldn’t help turning back for a glance, only to find that Long Chen had vanished without a trace.

*Sigh.*

Zhao Qin let out a deep sigh, filled with a measure of melancholy and loss.

...

Long Chen, meanwhile, had returned to Li Yuechan’s company, in her office, watching her work.

Li Yuechan was extremely dedicated to her work; she didn’t understand the film and television industry at first, but she was avidly learning various related knowledge, making rapid progress.

That is how smart people are—they can quickly fit into any field.

And evidently, Li Yuechan was such a person.

When Li Yuechan had a moment to spare, Long Chen seized the chance to step forward and embrace her.

"What’s up? I have to meet with a partner in a bit, behave, stop messing around."

Li Yuechan kissed Long Chen.

"Can I accompany you?"

Long Chen asked.

"Of course, you can, but you can’t sit with me; otherwise, I’ll be under a lot of pressure."

Li Yuechan said with a laugh.

"Then I’ll just sit not far from you, pretending I don’t know you. How about that?"

"Hehe, pretending not to know each other, won’t that be going a bit too far?"

"Not excessive at all, just playing your invisible bodyguard for a day," Long Chen smiled.

"Okay, I’m honored to have you as a bodyguard for a day."

Li Yuechan giggled.

"But if you want me to be a bodyguard, there’s a price to pay."

Long Chen’s hand was not very well-behaved.

"Stop it."

Li Yuechan felt weak all over.

She found that she was starting to like this feeling somewhat.

Half an hour later, Li Yuechan and Long Chen arrived at a cafe together.

According to the arrangement, Long Chen didn’t sit with Li Yuechan but took the seat next to her.

The collaborator Li Yuechan was waiting for also arrived as promised.

He was a young and refined man whose every movement displayed an extraordinary temperament.

He saw Li Yuechan, and his eyes lit up slightly: "Hello, President Li, I’m Li Shaochen. I never expected that the CEO would be so young and beautiful; the female CEOs described in various movies or novels are just like this, right?"

"Mr. Li, you flatter me, please have a seat."

Li Yuechan said with a smile, signaling to the waiter to come over.

Li Shaochen ordered a mocha and then started chatting with Li Yuechan.

Their conversation was fresh and unconventional.

Li Yuechan kept laughing and talking with him, and they didn’t get to business matters for quite a while.

Long Chen was getting somewhat irked listening to them. Is this what they call discussing cooperation?

Li Yuechan stole a glance at Long Chen and noticed that his expression was a bit unpleasant.

She secretly smiled. It looked like this guy could still get jealous over her.

That was very good.

But Li Yuechan didn’t plan to continue to aggravate Long Chen and finally took the initiative: "Mr. Li, I’ve carefully reviewed the drama you’re about to start filming, and I think it has a promising future with great potential. Can we discuss the details of our cooperation?"

"It would be my pleasure to work with a great beauty like Yuechan, but I’m afraid there might be some difficulties right now. Ai Guaiyi and Tengkuai are both looking to collaborate deeply with our company, so, you see, it looks like we’re fated not to work together."

Li Shaochen said with a smile.

"In that case, I wish Mr. Li and your company smooth sailing, and we’ll hopefully have the opportunity to cooperate in the future."

Li Yuechan replied with a smile, without insisting on the collaboration.

Though she was indeed a bit disappointed, Li Yuechan wasn’t one to cling desperately.

Her personal meeting with Li Shaochen had already shown sincere interest.

Seeing Li Yuechan was about to leave, Li Shaochen quickly said, "President Li, although Ai Guaiyi and Tengkuai are top-notch companies, we don’t necessarily have to work with them. President Li, I need to see your sincerity."

"Mr. Li, if it’s about competing over price, our Chenyue is just starting out and clearly can’t compete. But I can assure you that Chenyue is willing to invest fifty million and share profits fifty-fifty with your company," Li Yuechan said.

"It’s not a problem of that sort." Li Shaochen reached out with a smile, trying to hold Li Yuechan’s hand: "Yuechan, if you are willing to give something else, I guarantee you can easily obtain the cooperation rights. In the future, the series will surely be exclusively broadcast by Chenyue Film and Television."

"Please show some respect."

Li Yuechan withdrew her hand, her eyes turning icy.

Long Chen couldn’t stay seated anymore, abruptly stood up, and walked next to Li Yuechan.

"Who is this?"

Li Shaochen was taken aback.

"He is my man."

Li Yuechan said seriously.

"Your man, huh." Li Shaochen laughed: "No wonder you’re being reserved; turns out there’s a man here. Well, whenever President Yuechan comes around, feel free to call me. I’m staying at the Qianzhou Hotel, room 003, and will be waiting any time."

Slap.

Just as Li Shaochen finished speaking, Long Chen landed a slap across his face, speaking coldly, "And who do you think you are?"

"You dare to hit me?"

Li Shaochen’s expression changed.

Slap, slap.

Long Chen raised his hand and delivered two more slaps: "We’re supposed to be talking about cooperation, and here I thought you looked like a gentleman. Turns out you’re just a scoundrel in disguise. What’s wrong with hitting you?"

"Li Yuechan, is this your man? Good, very good."

Li Shaochen was seething.

He was already calculating in his mind how to deal ruthlessly with Li Yuechan.

Long Chen sneered, his eyes narrowing slightly: "Are you thinking of making a phone call once you leave here to get someone to deal with Chenyue?"

Li Shaochen’s gaze turned blank: "You... you..."