#48 - Chapter 48 Mengyao, you call Lin Chen husband?

In the evening, Zhao Tianyou returned home.

"Dad."

Zhao Tianyou saw his father, Zhao Huaiyuan.

Zhao Huaiyuan looked up and asked, "Tianyou, how are your preparations for the basketball game? Have you seen Lin Chen?"

"I didn't see Lin Chen."

"Lin Chen had already left the company by the time I got back. But I know their team's strength is average."

Zhao Tianyou was full of confidence.

Zhao Huaiyuan: "For a man to attract a woman, sexual tension is very important. Competing on the court is a good time for you to show yourself."

"Xu Mengyao is very rich, and money doesn't attract her much. You must perform well tomorrow."

Zhao Tianyou nodded: "Dad, I know. But tomorrow I may not be playing against Lin Chen's team."

"Maybe we'll be assigned to different groups."

Zhao Huaiyuan: "If you're in different groups, just show yourself well. If Lin Chen is eliminated early, the contrast will be more obvious the better you perform."

"But you must pay attention to your demeanor!"

"Your demeanor on the court will be a bonus."

Zhao Tianyou nodded: "Dad, I know."

Zhao Huaiyuan: "If you marry Xu Mengyao, everything of the Xu family will belong to our Zhao family in the future. You have to work hard for this goal."

"Okay."

...

In the blink of an eye, the next day arrived.

Xu Mengyao told Lin Chen the results of the draw. Their team number one was assigned to Group A, and Zhao Tianyou's team number seven was also assigned to Group A.

"Lin Chen, team number one has two games in the afternoon. You can come later, but you have to be here before noon. After eating at the company, Qianqian can sleep."

Xu Mengyao sent another message.

"Okay, wifey."

Xu Mengyao sent several head-knocking emojis.

At 10:30 in the morning, Lin Chen drove off, and an hour later he arrived at the company with Lin Xiaoqian.

"Mommy."

Lin Xiaoqian said happily when she saw Xu Mengyao.

But this joy didn't last long.

Lin Chen and the others arrived at the company cafeteria.

"Mommy, I ate a lot this morning, and my tummy isn't hungry now. Mommy, can I not eat?"

Lin Xiaoqian said softly.

Xu Mengyao looked at Lin Chen: "Lin Chen, you caused Qianqian's situation. You have to deal with it."

Lin Chen touched Lin Xiaoqian's little head: "Xiaoqian, did you hear what Mommy said? The reason you're picky about food now is because Daddy usually cooks too delicious food."

"Do you want Daddy to cook something less delicious?"

Lin Xiaoqian shook her head repeatedly.

Lin Chen: "Also, if you eat a full meal, you'll have the strength to cheer for Daddy in the afternoon, right?"

"Yes, yes."

Lin Xiaoqian said as she started eating.

Lin Chen and the others were eating in the executive cafeteria. The food tasted okay, but compared to what Lin Chen cooked, there was definitely a huge difference.

"President."

While Lin Chen and the others were eating, Zhao Huaiyuan arrived.

Zhao Tianyou was also with him.

"Vice President Zhao."

Xu Mengyao nodded.

In private, Zhao Huaiyuan called her Mengyao, and Xu Mengyao called Zhao Huaiyuan Uncle Zhao. They couldn't do that in public.

"Tianyou, let me introduce you."

"This young man is called Lin Chen. He's Qianqian's father. You're both young people, so you should get closer in the future."

Zhao Huaiyuan said with a smile.

Zhao Tianyou extended his hand, and Lin Chen stood up and shook it.

"Lin Chen, see you on the court."

Zhao Tianyou said cheerfully, staring at Lin Chen.

"Okay."

Lin Chen said calmly.

Soon Zhao Huaiyuan and the others left. After they filled their plates, they sat at a table farther away from Lin Chen and the others.

"Tianyou, how do you feel?"

Zhao Huaiyuan said softly.

"Nothing to fear!"

Zhao Tianyou said confidently, "Mengyao shouldn't have any feelings for him, otherwise they would have been together long ago. They should be together now because of Qianqian."

After eating, Lin Chen and the others returned to Xu Mengyao's office.

Xu Mengyao: "Lin Chen, I have a lot of things to do later. You take Qianqian to sleep. When Qianqian wakes up, you guys hurry down. Maybe you can still play in the first game."

"By the way, remember to change into your jersey."

Lin Chen nodded.

"Xiaoqian, let's go. Daddy will tell you a story."

"Okay, okay."

Lin Chen carried Lin Xiaoqian to the bedroom.

"Beep beep!"

Xu Mengyao's phone rang. It was a transoceanic call.

"Dad, aren't you asleep yet?"

Xu Mengyao said.

On the other end of the phone, Xu Guofeng said unhappily, "What's going on between you and Lin Chen? I heard people say that you publicly called him your husband. Are you together?"

"Dad, if we're together, you won't agree?"

Xu Guofeng was silent for a few seconds: "Mengyao, your parents don't disagree, but compared to you, Lin Chen is ordinary. You might have better choices."

"We just hope you can be happy."

Xu Mengyao: "What if I feel happy?"

"Mengyao, if you're happy, your parents will of course bless you. Your parents aren't that materialistic."

Xu Guofeng said in a deep voice.

"Dad... Qianqian is still young, but she's very smart. Yuanyuan's parents are divorced, and Qianqian knows what divorce means. Lin Chen and I have to pretend a little."

Xu Mengyao didn't tell the truth.

She didn't say that she and Lin Chen had already obtained their marriage certificate.

She and Lin Chen are not in a romantic relationship now, and there is no need to involve both parents at this stage.

"Mengyao, just think it through."

"As long as you make a final decision, your parents will support you."

Next to Xu Guofeng, Xu Mengyao's mother, Yang Qingyue, said.

"Okay."

After hanging up the phone, Xu Mengyao looked towards the bedroom.

"Dad, the ordinary person you're talking about isn't that ordinary. When Lin Chen arrives in the United States, you'll understand for yourself."

Xu Mengyao muttered in her heart.

"Husband, our daughter has a good impression of Lin Chen."

Yang Qingyue said affirmatively.

Xu Guofeng nodded slightly: "I know. If she didn't, she wouldn't publicly call Lin Chen her husband. Lin Chen wouldn't even participate in this basketball game."

Yang Qingyue: "Husband, you said before that Mengyao should find someone with power and influence so that our family will be safer and Mengyao will be safer in the future."

"If Mengyao is with Lin Chen, what will happen in the future?"

Xu Guofeng rubbed his forehead: "What else can we do? If she really chooses Lin Chen, can we break them up?"

"Let's try to stabilize the situation as much as possible then."

Yang Qingyue sighed softly: "I wish my dad was still here."

Xu Guofeng held Yang Qingyue's hand.

"Wife, don't worry, I can handle it. Take your time to recover and let's go back early."

Yang Qingyue: "You should go to bed early too, it's so late."

It was noon in China, and it was midnight where Xu Guofeng and the others were.

"Beep beep--"

The whistle blew.

The basketball game began.

Lin Chen's team number one was playing against team number four.

Lin Qian was still napping, and Lin Chen was absent.

"Go, go!"

Many people on both sides were shouting and cheering desperately.

"Swish!"

Team number four scored the first goal.

As time passed, the scores of the two teams continued to widen.

Xu Mengyao watched from the side.

She frowned secretly.

The level of team number one was obviously much lower.

"Buzz buzz!"

Xu Mengyao's phone vibrated.

She took out her phone. The call was from Lin Chen.

"Mengyao, Qianqian is awake."

"Is it over yet? Are we still coming over?"

Lin Chen asked.

"There's one last quarter left."

"Your team number one is behind by a full twenty points."

Xu Mengyao said helplessly.

Lin Chen was surprised: "So little? Not bad."

Xu Mengyao: "..."

"We'll be there soon."

Lin Chen picked up Lin Xiaoqian and quickly went out.