Chapter 178

Invitation Part 2

Liu Yong's parents were very generous and similar to Liu Yong. He often talked about Shi Jin's glorious deeds at home, which led Liu's father to feel an instant connection with Shi Jin. He couldn't stop talking and even almost pulled Shi Jin into drinking with him.

After a lively meal, according to plan, the three of them were going to the real-life shooting club. Since Luo Donghao had a car, they decided to drive themselves there. As the car left Liu Yong's residential area, Shi Jin cleared his throat and said, "Um, I want to go somewhere else."

Liu Yong was puzzled and asked, "Where do you want to go?"

Shi Jin was a little embarrassed to say, "You'll know when we get there. Donghao, I'll send you the location."

Half an hour later, Liu Yong and Luo Donghao stood in front of a strange-looking shop sign, watching as Shi Jin calmly walked towards it. They exchanged a glance and silently moved a few meters away from the shop's entrance.

Liu Yong dryly exclaimed, "It's a world of couples...the colors are really rich..."

Luo Donghao replied, "Mm."

......

On the way to the club, the atmosphere in the car was strange. Finally, Shi Jin couldn't take it anymore and said, "This is how the adult world is. You have to get used to it."

Liu Yong couldn't help but envy and resent him, and punched him, saying, "You make it sound like Donghao and I are still children. Just you wait, I'll find someone too and then come show off my love in front of you, blinding you!"

Shi Jin laughed and teased him, "I'll be waiting for that day. You can do it!"

Luo Donghao was speechless at their pointless conversation, but he couldn't help but laugh.

......

At the sanatorium, Number Three was reporting to Lian Jun about Young Master Shi's whereabouts. "Young Master Shi spent the morning playing bowling at a friend's alley, then had lunch at their house. After that, they went to the shopping street and wandered around with friends. Now they're driving towards the direction of the real-life shooting club."

"Does he look happy?" Lian Jun asked.

Number Three was taken aback by the question and replied conservatively, "He should be happy. Young Master Shi has been smiling the whole time."

Smiling the whole time... Lian Jun hung up the phone and scrolled through his empty text messages and missed call reminders. His brow furrowed slightly as he put his phone aside.

"He didn't even call to check if I had lunch." Was Shi Jin completely indifferent to whether he ate well or not? He picked up the documents, hoping to force himself to concentrate on work, but couldn't read a single word for a long time. After hesitating for a while, he picked up his phone again.

Buzz! A text message had just come in from Shi Jin. His fingers tightened and he quickly opened it.

Shi Jin: Donghao said there's a treasure night event at the club tonight, so I won't be going back. See you tomorrow. Remember to eat well and sleep on time.

Clang!

Unable to resist, Lian Jun flipped his phone over and placed it on the table.

......

Upon arriving at the club, Shi Jin immediately threw himself into the game, determined to make it up to his two good friends. With Luo Donghao and Liu Yong by his side, they dominated the club and emerged as the champions of the Treasure Night event with only three people on their team.

As a result, Luo Donghao won a free premium membership card and the opportunity to choose any firearm from the club for free with just his gun license.

Liu Yong was ecstatic and shouted with joy, while Luo Donghao was too excited to even speak. In the end, the two of them pounced on Shi Jin, and they all became a tangled mess of laughter and excitement.

Meanwhile, Number Three, who was resting in the adjacent lounge, checked his phone and felt a headache coming on.

"How am I going to report to Young Master Jun that Shi Jin is having too much fun at the club? Young Master Jun's tone doesn't sound good."

The club's activities didn't end until three in the morning. Shi Jin was completely focused on the game and didn't call Lian Jun before bed. Lian Jun lay alone on the large bed, tossing and turning until midnight without falling asleep.

......

They slept too late the night before, so Shi Jin and the others didn't wake up until noon. After a quick lunch, they left the club and headed towards the parking lot.

"Do you want to go play something else this afternoon? Shi Jin rarely joins us," Liu Yong suggested while yawning.

Luo Donghao also thought it was a good idea and said, "How about we go watch a movie?"

Liu Yong was unimpressed and said, "Watching a movie is boring. Shi Jin, do you have any ideas for what to do?"

As they walked, Shi Jin was starting to feel a bit homesick. Just as he was about to speak up, he caught sight of a familiar car parked in a spot towards the outer edge of the parking lot. At first, he was taken aback, but then he abruptly stopped in his tracks and stared in disbelief at the car, double-checking the license plate.

Liu Yong and Luo Donghao noticed his sudden halt and looked at him quizzically. They followed his gaze and saw him fixated on a car. Liu Yong asked, "Shi Jin, what are you looking at? Why aren't you moving?"

Just as he was about to answer, there was a soft sound, and to their surprise, the back door of the car opened from the inside, and a leg stretched out.

Liu Yong was startled to see someone in the car and quickly averted his gaze, tugging at Shi Jin's sleeve. They couldn't believe their eyes.

Shi Jin's eyes widened as his gaze remained fixed on that direction. When he saw the familiar leg, he couldn't help but gasp in surprise - it was actually Lian Jun's car! How could Lian Jun be here?

Did he discover that Shi Jin had bought some adult items and stayed up late playing shooting games last night, and came to arrest him?

Liu Yong became even more puzzled: "Shi Jin, what's wrong with you? Stop staring, it's impolite."

The next second, the car door opened completely, and Lian Jun bent down and got out of the car, standing up straight and looking over.

"Shi Jin," he spoke, closing the car door behind him. As he moved, the diamond ring on his finger reflected a soft blue light in the sunlight, dazzling to the eyes. "I'm here to pick you up."

He was dressed quite formally today, with his thick black hair combed back to reveal a handsome forehead. He wore a dark striped shirt with two buttons undone at the collar, sleeves rolled up to reveal his attractive arms and hands. His black suit pants were tailored to perfection, concealing his thin legs and making them appear longer and more elegant.

Standing there, he looked like a model come to life on a canvas.

Huh? So it was someone Shi Jin knows?

Liu Yong was stunned, looking back at the car and then at Lian Jun. He couldn't help but gasp in surprise.

Today, the temperature was high and the sun was scorching. Standing in the sun gave people the illusion that their skin was melting. But when Liu Yong looked at Lian Jun, he felt that this tall and thin man with white, glowing skin, black hair, and eyes seemed to still be living in winter. As he looked at him, he even had a faint scent of winter snow.

This was a very handsome man, dressed in a simple dark shirt and trousers, which looked very stylish on him. He also had a very special temperament. His tone of voice was gentle, and his expression was not too cold, but he always felt difficult to approach, and there was a hint of danger.

Liu Yong's animal instincts made him hesitant to look at Lian Jun's face, so he began to frantically change the subject and lowered his voice to ask, "Who is this? Is he here to see you?"

Shi Jin was taken aback by Lian Jun's appearance today. When Liu Yong pulled him back to reality, he quickly answered, "This is my boyfriend."

Then he walked towards Lian Jun and asked nervously and happily, "How did you think of coming to pick me up? When did you arrive? Have you had lunch? Why didn't you call me in advance?"

Lian Jun glanced at Liu Yong and Luo Donghao, who were standing not far away, and then took Shi Jin's hand naturally, bringing it to his lips and kissing it lightly. He replied, "I missed you, so I came over."

Wow.

Liu Yong was so shocked that he couldn't even speak. He exaggeratedly opened his mouth and exclaimed, "It seems that I am too ignorant. How can this boyfriend of Shi Jin be so good-looking? I clearly saw his profile last time and it left a deep impression on me, but I didn't recognize him just now!" He felt like it was two completely different people.

Even Luo Donghao was a bit stunned. He never expected that the lover that Shi Jin always talked about, who was said to have a weak body and always needed rest, causing Shi Jin to be unable to go out during holidays, would actually look like this in person.

He felt like the person in front of him was different from what he had imagined, more... he didn't know how to describe it, but definitely not the gentle and kind image he had in mind.

As the two of them stood there in a daze, Lian Jun had already finished talking with Shi Jin and walked over to them. He stopped two steps away from the two of them, with a perfectly placed smile on his face, and reached out his hand to introduce himself. "Hello, I'm Lian Jun, Shi Jin's fiancé. Thank you both for taking care of Shi Jin at school."

Fiancé?

Liu Yong was taken aback for a moment, then nervously shook his hand and replied, "Hello."

As Shi Jin watched from the side, he saw Lian Jun calmly and politely introduce himself to Liu Yong and Luo Donghao. This sight made the hairs on Shi Jin's back stand on end, and he couldn't help but think to himself, "Why do I feel like something's not right with Lian Jun? Is he angry? Did those people who were following me really tell Lian Jun about my activities yesterday, like going to those shops and staying up late?"

But Xiao Si pretended not to hear him and ignored his thoughts.


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