Chapter 2653 It’s raining in Nancheng tonight 14

In the afternoon, Jinchen also needed to go to the bar that was under renovation to discuss the details with the person in charge of the construction team.

Xie Linzhou gave himself and his team a few days off. Since it was a free time, he realized that he didn't want to be separated from Jin Chen for even a moment, so they went together.

The renovation team recommended by the original shop owner was indeed professional and responsible, and they kept a tight schedule.

The person in charge was a dark-skinned, loud-voiced middle-aged man who was checking the dimensions of the blueprints when he looked up and saw Boss Jin walk in, accompanied by a very handsome young man.

Old Mu put down the blueprints, smiled, and went up to greet him, "Boss Jin, you brought a friend to check on the progress today?"

Xie Linzhou was about to respond politely when he heard Jin Chen beside him say, "This is my wife, and also the owner of the bar."

Xie Linzhou glanced at Jin Chen, and seeing Jin Chen's calm expression, he turned to the somewhat surprised person in charge and extended his hand, "Hello, Xie Linzhou."

"Ah... Hello, hello, Boss Xie!" Old Mu reacted, his face beaming with an even warmer smile, and he grasped Xie Linzhou's hands with both of them. "Just call me Old Mu! Don't worry, I'll definitely do a great job!"

Having traveled extensively for many years, he had met all sorts of people, and same-sex couples were not uncommon for him. He was just surprised that Mr. Jin introduced the couple so frankly and directly.

However, for him, whoever pays the money is the boss, and the important thing is to get paid to do the work and keep the employer happy.

He led the two inside, explaining the current construction progress with great tact, being both professional and quiet, before quickly returning to his work.

Jin Chen led Xie Linzhou up the stairs to the second floor.

The second floor didn't need much structural work; it was mainly planned as a lounge and storage area. The stairs were a bit narrow, and Xie Linzhou held Jin Chen's hand as they walked up step by step, the light falling on their clasped hands.

"Am I the boss too?" Xie Linzhou was very familiar with the construction site, and was now more curious about Jin Chen's words. He gently shook the two of them holding hands.

Jin Chen hummed in agreement, then closed her fingers and squeezed his fingers. "Technology as equity."

Xie Linzhou was even more puzzled, tilting his head to look at him, "But I don't know how to mix drinks."

Jin Chen stopped and turned to face him. The second floor was empty and quiet, with only the sounds of construction coming from downstairs. He looked down at Xie Linzhou, his gaze focused, "To mix a good drink, you need to be in a good mood."

He gently brushed Xie Linzhou's hair with his fingertips. "My good mood is all thanks to you."

Xie Linzhou never expected that it would be this kind of technology-based investment, and his ears began to burn with excitement.

But hearing these words made her truly happy, and considering that they were on a construction site, she could only move even closer to Jinchen, her heart softening completely.

He thought, how could this person always use such a cold face that could scare away outsiders, yet say such heart-pounding things?

But I really like it.

He liked Jin Chen no matter what she was like.

He became increasingly grateful to himself for leaving his business card by a twist of fate before going abroad.

Thinking of the business card, Xie Linzhou followed Jin Chen's footsteps, looked at his profile, and suddenly asked, "Why did you resign from that club?"

Jin Chen paused for a moment.

He turned around, his gaze falling on Xie Linzhou's face, his voice lower than before, "The boss wants me to do some... bad things."

Jin Chen reached out and flicked Xie Linzhou's hair with her knuckles. "I didn't want to continue, so I resigned."

The slightly itchy touch made Xie Linzhou blink. "What is it? Can you tell me?"

"Okay." Jin Chen's tone was gentle, without any avoidance.

But Xie Linzhou saw the complex emotions in his calm eyes and was afraid that continuing to ask would upset Jin Chen, so he felt a sense of unease for no reason.

He suddenly didn't want to know anymore.

"No, let's not." Xie Linzhou shook his head, stepped forward and hugged Jin Chen. "Let's not think about the past. You've already left anyway."

Jin Chen sighed almost imperceptibly, pulled him into her arms, and said nothing more.

-

It was already evening when I came out of the bar.

Jin Chen drove Xie Linzhou to the restaurant they had booked for dinner. With music playing in the car, Xie Linzhou took out his phone and checked the team's small group chat, which was buzzing with activity. He smiled and then switched to the firm's main group chat to announce the official start time for work.

He only brought the main design team with him on this trip abroad. The rest of the firm's employees were working from home. There was a need for a few days to allow them to adjust before suddenly returning to the office.

There were also administrative tasks such as front desk cleaning, which were fortunately handled by Qin Xu, who remained in China.

Qin Xu quickly replied that he had received the message, and then asked where he was and whether they should have a meal together before the holiday ended.

Xie Linzhou replied that it would be next time, and then they chatted for a few more minutes before she felt a little dizzy. She turned off her phone and watched her boyfriend drive.

He rubbed his temples. "I probably will never learn to work in the car. I always feel dizzy and waste a lot of time."

The car stopped at a red light. Jin Chen reached out and ruffled his hair. "Thank you, designer. Resting is not a waste."

Xie Linzhou chuckled at his words and leaned back in his chair, relaxing. "Okay, whatever you say."

The restaurant is located in a stylish old building.

Jin Chen and Xie Linzhou walked up the steps side by side. Suddenly, Xie Linzhou saw a somewhat familiar figure in the corner of the steps.

He stopped, looked at it carefully for a few moments, and called out uncertainly, "...Uncle Song?"

Jin Chen's eyebrows twitched slightly, and she turned her head to follow his gaze.

A man in his early forties sat in the corner, his hair disheveled, exuding a sense of weariness and desolation typical of a fallen elite. A briefcase lay at his feet.

"Hey? Xiao Xie!" The man looked up at the sound of the voice, saw Xie Linzhou, quickly stubbed out the cigarette he had just lit, rubbed his face haphazardly with his palm, stood up, and stuffed the resume he was holding into his pocket, but he was a step too slow and Xie Linzhou saw him.

"Are you... looking for a job?" Xie Linzhou stepped forward, his brows furrowed slightly, puzzled. "Aren't you in Xie Shao's team?"

Song Qi was one of the top design team members that Xie Qiudong left to Xie Shao. He was very experienced and had already made a name for himself in the industry when Xie Linzhou was still in university.

It's only been a few years, how did we end up having to sit on the steps of a restaurant to look for a job?

Song Qi gave an awkward smile. "Me? I got fired."

"What?" Xie Linzhou frowned even more.

He couldn't understand why Xie Shao would do such a thing. Song Qi's abilities were obvious to all; he was the backbone of the team.

"Sigh, not just me, but almost all the old guys in the team have been fired under some pretext."

Song Qi seemed reluctant to elaborate, speaking vaguely, "Ultimately, it's still a clash of ideologies."

He sighed, his face growing even more worried. "Plus, something happened in my family recently, and I urgently need money... So, I have no choice but to swallow my pride and start all over again."

Jin Chen stood beside Xie Linzhou, listening quietly. Her gaze swept over Song Qi, and she whispered a reminder, "Zhouzhou, it's time for our appointment."

"Okay." Xie Linzhou replied, then looked at Song Qi's slightly haggard appearance, hesitated for a moment, and took out a business card from his pocket and handed it over, "Uncle Song, if you need any help, you can contact me."

Song Qi looked at the business card, his face showing difficulty. "Xiao Xie... I'm so grateful that you're still willing to call me 'Uncle' and help me."

He rubbed his hands together, then carefully accepted the business card and put it away.

Jin Chen put his arm around Xie Linzhou's shoulder and led him into the restaurant.

After they sat down, Jin Chen looked at Xie Linzhou, who was looking at the menu, and asked softly, "Zhouzhou, do you want him to go back to work at the firm?"

Xie Linzhou put down the menu, thought for a moment, and replied, "Uncle Song has helped me a lot in the past, and he is capable. Seeing him like this now, I do feel a little sorry for him, but I haven't thought about the specific arrangements yet."

Jin Chen nodded and said nothing more.

[Zero points. Check Song Qi's recent contacts.]

【Alright, host~】 Zero Rolling yawned and started working.