RT Chapter 157

Chapter 157: A Publicly Known Secret

Lin Zhengyang swirled the wine in his glass, his eyebrows and eyes gentle, “It’s just the intuition of someone who’s been there, done that.”

Shu Lin immediately understood his meaning.

Realizing this, Shu Lin’s eyes widened instantly, “Minister Lin, then how do you balance family and career?”

“Why should I balance them?” Lin Zhengyang asked rhetorically, chuckling softly, “That’s something my Alpha should consider, not me. Besides, they are my strength, not a burden.”

“Wow.” Shu Lin exclaimed in admiration, “Minister Lin, you’re so cool.”

“Haha…” Lin Zhengyang was amused by his cute and straightforward words, “Thank you, Mr. Shu. Do you know? You are very interesting.”

Shu Lin’s eyebrows curved into crescents as he playfully joked:

“Thank you, my grandfather also said that about me. It seems the two of you think alike.”

Lin Zhengyang raised his eyebrows in surprise.

Grandfather should be referring to Shao Tingrui.

He didn’t expect the relationship between these grandparents and grandchild to be so good.

Shao Tingrui was Lin Zhengyang’s idol since he was a child.

He naturally felt honored to be compared to his idol.

Because of the goodwill Lin Zhengyang displayed during the day, Shu Lin had a good impression of him, and since they were both Omegas, they chatted very congenially.

In the end, they even exchanged personal contact information.

After chatting with Lin Zhengyang, Shu Lin took a sip of warm water, his gaze falling on the other end of the banquet hall.

Shao Shiyan was “coincidentally” passing by the sofa area where Shu Lingxiao was, seemingly unintentionally placing a cup of warm tea beside her hand.

His actions revealed a carefulness that avoided disturbing her, but the love in his eyes was obvious.

“Tsk.” Shu Lin couldn’t help but shake his head.

“What’s wrong, baby?” Shao Chengxi returned to his side.

Shu Lin raised his chin, gesturing for Shao Chengxi to look at the two people over there, and sighed melancholically.

What should be done about his older sister and Shao Shiyan?

Shao Shiyan liked Shu Lingxiao and had been pursuing her. This was a publicly known secret within the Shao and Shu families, but no one had ever brought it up.

But what would bringing it up accomplish?

It wouldn’t change anything.

Shu Lingxiao had just been promoted to Deputy Procurator last week, and anyone could see that her mind was entirely focused on her work.

Shu Lin understood his sister.

Indeed, in her value system, love was definitely not a priority.

Even if his sister had feelings for Shao Shiyan, with her rationality, she would stop immediately considering their complicated relationship.

To be honest, Shu Lin felt a headache just thinking about them actually getting together.

The relationship would be too messy.

Ugh, a headache.

Shao Chengxi saw what Shu Lin was thinking at a glance, pinched his face, and smiled indulgently:

“What’s there to be troubled about? If they get together, everyone will just address each other accordingly.”

As he was saying this, Shu Lingxiao suddenly got up and left her seat.

Shao Shiyan immediately followed, the two of them walking towards the terrace one after the other.

Shu Lin and Shao Chengxi tacitly looked away.

Everyone has to walk their own path, especially the path of love, which others can’t interfere with.

The night breeze blew past, Shu Lingxiao crossed her arms, looked at Shao Shiyan who had followed her, pursed her lips, and hesitated to speak.

Shao Shiyan smiled at her, suddenly took out a document, handed it over, and said:

“Sister, this is a legal feasibility report I wrote. Can you take a look at it for me?”

Shu Lingxiao was a little surprised, raised her eyebrows, took it, and opened it, seeing the title page read:

《Legal and Emotional Feasibility Analysis Report on Shao Shiyan and Shu Lingxiao Establishing a Permanent Partner Relationship》

Number: 001 (Shao Shiyan – Shu Lingxiao Project Number)

Confidentiality Level: Top Secret (Only Accessible to the Parties Involved)

Chapter 1: Project Background Analysis

1.1 Applicant Qualifications

Name: Shao Shiyan

Advantages:

Vice Chairman of Shao Group, with room to be promoted to Chairman (Guaranteed Economic Strength)

Pheromone Matching Degree 89% (Laboratory Measured Data)

Has Passed the Preliminary Review of Grandfather Shao Tingrui, Father Shao Bingheng, and Shao Chengxi & Shu Lin’s Couple (Family Approval +70%)

Disadvantages:

Only one, five years younger than the goddess. (Deduct 1 Point)

1.2 Core Needs of the Pursued Party

Detests extravagance, prefers practical action.

Ultimate Danger Zone: Affecting Work (Offenders are Eliminated Directly)

There were further chapters on feasibility plans and risk mitigation plans.

It even wrote about guarantee clauses after a successful pursuit, promising that the right to name any children after marriage would entirely belong to Shu Lingxiao.

Turning to the last page, Shu Lingxiao saw the conclusion.

“All clauses in this report are subject to amendment at any time. The only unchangeable item is: Applicant Shao Shiyan will always take Shu Lingxiao’s wishes as the highest principle.”

Signature Column: Shao Shiyan (Fingerprint Authentication).

“You…” Shu Lingxiao looked up, meeting Shao Shiyan’s eyes filled with starlight.

“My final statement is…” The young Vice Chairman of Shao Group knelt on one knee, “Please give me a chance, just once, dear Deputy Procurator.”

The night wind ruffled Shu Lingxiao’s hair, she looked down at Shao Shiyan, her fingertips unconsciously stroking the edge of the paper.

This little fool… actually treated pursuing her as a project.

Even the right to name their children…

Shu Lingxiao’s eyelashes trembled slightly.

It should be noted that Shao Shiyan would be the chairman of the Shao Group in the future, and giving up the right to name their children was not a simple matter.

And so, the two of them looked at each other, one up and one down.

Gradually, Shu Lingxiao’s originally crossed arms loosened, and the toe of her left foot unconsciously turned towards Shao Shiyan’s direction.

There was a faint lotus fragrance pheromone in the air.

Shu Lingxiao rarely had pheromone overflows; this only happened when her emotions were extremely shaken.

“Shiyan, we really…” When she raised her eyes, the night light happened to illuminate the tears in her eyes.

Those sharp words that were invincible in court were now only slightly trembling trailing sounds.

Shao Shiyan’s fingertip lightly touched the signature area of the report:

“Sister, we are really well-suited, it’s just missing your signature here…”

Inside the banquet hall, Shu Lin suddenly sneezed.

Shao Chengxi immediately hugged him nervously, “Is the air conditioning too cold?”

“No…” Shu Lin rubbed his nose, looking suspiciously towards the terrace, “I always feel like something big is going to happen recently.”

Shao Chengxi chuckled softly, “Do you even need to feel it? Isn’t it obvious?”

Shu Lin and his Alpha exchanged a smile, extremely sweet.