Urban Villain: The Game of Wealth and Women

{Chapter: 81 Yan Ruyue's Suffering and Surprise!}

Hearing Meng Yuelan's words, Lin Yuan stood frozen for a moment, genuinely taken aback.

His parents had gone ahead and arranged a blind date for him, setting it for the very next afternoon.

After quickly hanging up the phone, Lin Yuan made his way back home.

It was not long until he arrived home.

When he stepped inside, Meng Yuelan immediately spoke up. "Little Yuan, you have to dress extra sharp for your blind date tomorrow. You've been looking more handsome lately, but there's no harm in looking even better. It is always okay to look even more handsome!"

Lin Yuan glanced at her and asked, "When did I say I was going on a blind date?"

At his words, Meng Yuelan tried to persuade him, speaking from the heart. "We're doing this because we care about you. Ever since you and Xiao Yue called off your engagement, you've been away from home all the time. We don't know what you're doing, but it looks like you're struggling to find someone..."

Lin Yuan couldn't help but feel speechless as he heard Meng Yuelan's concerns.

"Well, I'll bring someone when I have the time," Lin Yuan said nonchalantly. "Why wouldn't I find someone? The engagement was called off because I chose to step away. I won't run out of women. I already have a few lined up."

Meng Yuelan waved her hand dismissively. "Of course, we know you've found a few. It's just that we're worried, as parents should be. It's natural for us to be concerned about you not finding the right person. With your mother and father, you don't need to worry about anything."

"I really have found a few..." Lin Yuan muttered.

"Yes, yes! We believe you!" Meng Yuelan smiled widely.

Lin Yuan, however, could only feel utterly exasperated.

It seemed his mother, Meng Yuelan, was unconvinced that he had indeed met other women.

To her, he was still a bachelor.

It baffled him, this recurring belief that Asian parents had—that their children couldn't possibly find someone suitable to settle down with.

Lin Yuan sighed and lazily waved it off. "Fine, I'll see what I feel like tomorrow. But why suddenly the blind date, mom?"

Meng Yuelan seemed hesitant to answer. Before she could respond, Lin Jianjun, who had been quietly reading the newspaper, spoke up. "Your mother found some tissue paper in the trash can of your room."

"It's from when I had a cold recently," Lin Yuan explained, feeling his face flush with embarrassment.

"You need to act your best tomorrow. This blind date is nothing compared to Xiao Yue. She has the looks, the height, and the body with an hourglass figure. She even studied abroad. Her family has money, so you better do your best…" Meng Yuelan continued, but was interrupted as Lin Yuan closed the door behind him.

She sighed in frustration. "This child."

Lin Jianjun, glancing over his newspaper, added, "Let him be. After all, he's still young and full of energy."

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The following day…

Lin Yuan returned to Yan's villa.

"Aunt Song Xuan, your health is improving. You don't need to have acupuncture every day. I will come back to give acupuncture again depending on the situation. Just a few occasions." Lin Yuan advised.

"That's good to hear, Little Yuan. I'm really getting better these days, Little Yuan. Thank you very much. You gave your auntie a second life.," Song Xuan said, gratefully.

"It's no trouble at all, Auntie," Lin Yuan replied, waving his hand modestly.

"By the way, there are a few small businesses under my name that aren't doing too well. I've transferred them to your account. I heard you're skilled with stocks, so the company could really use your help to recover some of its losses," Song Xuan continued with a grin.

Lin Yuan immediately understood her meaning.

The "not very profitable companies" were, in fact, quite lucrative.

Yesterday, the manager had informed him that several companies from the Yan Group were transferred to his account, worth over a billion yuan combined.

"Aunt Song, there's really no need," Lin Yuan said.

However, he knew that Song Xuan was only being kind. She had treated him with such care, and he had benefited greatly from their conversations.

In fact, he has gained a lot from speaking to Song Xuan these days. And Song Xuan is a very talkative person and speaks comfortably with him.

"Please, just accept them so I can rest easy," she urged, smiling warmly.

Lin Yuan couldn't refuse. After all, she had been so gracious in helping him with her health, and now she was offering him more.

Realizing that he had a blind date to attend, Lin Yuan prepared to take his leave.

Yan Ruyue, without needing any prompting from Song Xuan, stood up and walked him out.

As she watched them from afar, Song Xuan sighed.

"Oh, that silly girl. These companies will be part of the dowry. I just hope Little Yuan treats her well."

Lin Yuan and Yan Ruyue walked side by side for a few minutes.

By now, Yan Ruyue had grown accustomed to seeing Lin Yuan off daily.

She had a strange feeling, though, a kind of nervousness creeping in.

What if Lin Yuan didn't come by again?

Her heart felt heavy, and an inexplicable sense of panic swept over her.

As they reached the exit, Yan Ruyue hesitated before speaking, trying to gather her courage.

Finally, with her heart racing, she blurted out, "Can I treat you to a meal this afternoon?"

Lin Yuan turned to her in surprise. "Huh?"

Today, Yan Ruyue wore a light chiffon blouse and a pair of shorts. With her long legs, the shorts that were meant for someone of average height looked almost too short.

Normally, the cold and aloof president of Yan Group was all business, but today, she appeared nervous and shy as she extended an invitation.

It was hard for any man to refuse a gesture like that.

However, Lin Yuan responded calmly, "Sorry, Miss Yan. I have an appointment this afternoon."

"Ah? What's going on?" Yan Ruyue instinctively asked, only to immediately realize how impolite that sounded. She quickly held herself back.

Whatever the reason of Lin Yuan's refusal is none of her business and she is not in the position to further ask. However, she couldn't help but think as to what is going in with Lin Yuan. Is it because of that woman?

Lin Yuan wasn't shy about his answer. "My parents set up a blind date for me this afternoon."

"A blind date?" Yan Ruyue's eyes widened in surprise.

At the same time, she didn't know why her heart pounded unexplainably.

It seemed like one or more hands were pulling her heartstrings mercilessly.

"Yes, a blind date," Lin Yuan confirmed with a smile.

"Well, I hope your blind date goes smoothly," Yan Ruyue said with a forced smile, taking a few deep breaths to steady herself.

She tried her best to appear cheerful.

But Lin Yuan saw through her attempt to hide her true feelings.

Her smile wasn't genuine—it was more painful to witness than if she were crying.

Yet Lin Yuan, choosing to overlook her emotions, smiled back warmly. "With your encouraging words, I truly hope everything goes as smoothly as you've wished."

As those words sank in, Yan Ruyue felt her heart racing faster than before. Yan Ruyue's breathing became more and more rapid.

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