Chapter 223: Chapter 223 I heard that she is your person

Cheng Zhiwei was forced to have lunch with Zhou Lin at a restaurant near the company, choosing a secluded spot.

When Zhou Lin ordered, he did so according to Cheng Zhiwei’s taste preferences.

Listening to the names of the dishes, Cheng Zhiwei thought for a moment. In fact, she couldn’t remember what Zhou Lin liked to eat anymore, so she simply stayed silent and let Zhou Lin make all the arrangements.

Half an hour later, amid the melodious music, Zhou Lin put down his chopsticks, his stern features softened with a faint coolness, "Why did you suddenly come over?"

Cheng Zhiwei’s chopsticks paused. Although he had been considerate in every aspect for the past three months, and his tone was always gentle when he spoke, she always felt that something was missing.

Just like now, his demeanor was flawlessly perfect, gentle and considerate, yet it still lacked a certain feeling.

She looked down at the rice in her bowl, "What is your relationship with Seo Zhenzhen?"

She finally asked the question. Actually, she felt indifferent about it, even if Seo Zhenzhen was someone he kept on the side...

"She’s a friend of He Lanzhi," he said with a light chuckle, "I thought you wouldn’t ask."

"Oh," Cheng Zhiwei blushed, looking down to poke at the rice.

Seeing the flush on her cheeks, Zhou Lin knew she wouldn’t continue asking if he didn’t speak up, so he deliberately sighed and teased her, "I thought you would have asked yesterday, didn’t expect you to hold off until today."

"I heard people say she was your woman, so I asked one more question to avoid any negligence in the future."

She spoke indifferently, meeting his gaze without wavering.

She was candid, but Zhou Lin’s expression changed.

Seeing that Zhou Lin’s complexion was off, Cheng Zhiwei added, "If you like her, just tell me, and that will be enough."

A chill flickered in Zhou Lin’s eyes, "No."

"Oh," Cheng Zhiwei put down her chopsticks, stood up and said, "Then I will head back first."

Zhou Lin stood up as well, sighing, he grabbed her wrist and frowned, "Did you figure this out yourself, or should I have Secretary Zhang check on it?"

Cheng Zhiwei fell silent for a few seconds. She didn’t really want to say it, fearing Zhou Lin would retrieve that spot for her out of obligation, which might seem a bit like bullying others by throwing around his weight.

But Zhou Lin looked as if he wouldn’t let her leave unless she spoke. Inside, she felt somewhat pleased, so she pursed her lips and mentioned, "You know I studied music, so I tried out for an anime series’ ending theme song. Everything was settled and I was about to sign the contract, but when I went there today, I was told they chose Seo Zhenzhen, saying she was your woman."

Zhou Lin rubbed her hair gently, his tone softened, "You want to sing?"

"Yeah."

"Isn’t it good to be a wealthy idler? Tending to flowers, playing cards, shopping with mom, hmm?" Zhou Lin said in an unhurried manner.

Cheng Zhiwei felt a heavy sinking in her heart, a sense of absurdity suddenly emerged—where did she get the confidence to think she could use his influence to push people around?

"But I want to sing," Cheng Zhiwei’s voice lowered but was filled with a particular determination.

"I’ll have Secretary Zhang take care of this matter."

Cheng Zhiwei hesitated for a few seconds and then agreed, "Okay."

She had not planned to compete, only wanted to clear things up, but Zhou Lin’s attitude made her want to compete, to see what their relationship really was.

After sending Cheng Zhiwei off in the car, it didn’t take half an hour for Zhou Lin to understand the whole story. Looking at the messages on his phone, his face grew stern, and he had Secretary Zhang arrange to dine with Seo Zhenzhen.

Seo Zhenzhen walked a bit slowly, supported carefully by the nanny.

"Ah Lin, I thought you wouldn’t see me again." Seo Zhenzhen raised a smiling face, not deliberately seeking approval nor distancing herself, as if she had completely let go of that incident.

Zhou Lin swirled his wine glass, his gaze cool and composed, "I give you a living expense every month to ensure you have no worries about food and clothing, and I can also provide you with resources and support your career. Can you live in another city?"

Seo Zhenzhen’s expression froze, "Ah Lin..."

"You shouldn’t have appeared in front of Cheng Zhiwei." Zhou Lin said coldly and indifferently.

Seo Zhenzhen’s lips quivered, her face pale, "So you came to question me because of Cheng Zhiwei? It was just a ride with you guys the other day, and she went back to vent her anger on you?"

Tears poured down like rain from Seo Zhenzhen, "Back then, you didn’t have a girlfriend, so I thought I’d fight for it. Even when I first approached you, it was only to silently follow you. Later, it was you who confessed to me, so I have not interfered with your relationship."

She knew the truth behind Zhou Lin’s confession to her back then, but she chose not to say it. She wanted Zhou Lin to feel guilty about it.

It was all because of him that her misfortune had occurred.

Zhou Lin swayed his wine glass, the emotions in his eyes blurry and unclear. The reason he confessed to Seo Zhenzhen back then was not because he liked her that much; he knew she liked him, and he wanted a companion he could take out with him.

The follies of youth, the consequences of which are hard to bear.

"You could have just told me if you didn’t like me, and we could have parted ways amicably, but you got together with Cheng Zhiwei. Do you know how devastating that was for me, like the sky falling down?"

"For these three years I sat in a wheelchair like a useless person, it was you who said you liked me that gave me the belief to stand up again. I desperately wanted to get back to your side." Seo Zhenzhen lay weakly on the table, crying bitterly, "You clearly said that after the Zhou Family’s issues were resolved, you would divorce her, how could you break your promise?"

Zhou Lin’s expression was dark, "The incident three years ago was a misunderstanding, I did you wrong, it has nothing to do with Cheng Zhiwei, and now, she needs me."

"I’ve already lost my only sister, I’ve got nothing left; what else do you want me to do?" Seo Zhenzhen stood up agitatedly.

"You just had surgery not long ago, don’t get agitated." Zhou Lin frowned and soothed.

Seo Zhenzhen took a deep breath, "Fine, now you say Cheng Zhiwei needs you... Even if you say you’ve fallen for her, I can accept it. But Zhou Lin, I too have my pride. I can’t accept your charity like a beggar, I just want to fulfill Zhuzhu’s dream and live on my own efforts."

"Just this one small wish, are you also going to cruelly take it away?"

Tears streamed down, Seo Zhenzhen covered her face, the tears falling incessantly through her fingers.

Zhou Lin handed over a tissue, Seo Zhenzhen took it and then flung herself into Zhou Lin’s arms, holding tightly onto his waist.

Zhou Lin instinctively struggled, and Seo Zhenzhen’s hoarse sobbing voice rang out: "Zhou Lin, I’ve already paid the price for the mistakes I made back then, please, don’t push me any further, otherwise, I really can’t go on living."

"Zhenzhen."

After a few seconds, Seo Zhenzhen let go of Zhou Lin on her own, wiped away her tears, and with swollen eyes, she apologized, "I’m sorry, I got too emotional."

"It’s okay." Zhou Lin said indifferently.

"I owe Cheng Zhiwei an apology, but my lover became her husband, my legs couldn’t stand for three years, that should be enough to pay her back."

She dried her tears, lifted her chin, and said with a bitter smile, "If you’re afraid she’ll misunderstand, I’ll never say a word to you from now on; we’ll be strangers. But Zhou Lin, asking me to leave here, I can’t do it."

"Zhou Lin, tell me, do you really like her now, or do you just feel that you had a misunderstanding with her all those years ago, and you want to make it up to her because you feel sorry?"

"I..." Zhou Lin pursed his lips, unable to answer, he fell silent.

Seo Zhenzhen gave a tragic smile and fainted in Zhou Lin’s arms.

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