Mengyao, You Call Lin Chen Your Husband?

That evening, Zhao Tianyou returned home.

"Dad."

Zhao Tianyou met his father, Zhao Huaiyuan.

Zhao Huaiyuan looked up and asked, "Tianyou, how are your preparations for the Basketball Game going? Have you met Lin Chen?"

"I haven't met Lin Chen."

"Before I returned to the company, Lin Chen had already left. But I know their team isn't very strong."

Zhao Tianyou was brimming with confidence.

Zhao Huaiyuan said, "Sex appeal is very important when it comes to men attracting women. Fighting hard on the court is the perfect time for you to show yourself."

"Xu Mengyao is very rich. Money doesn't hold much appeal for her, so you have to perform well tomorrow."

Zhao Tianyou nodded. "Dad, I know. But tomorrow, I might not necessarily face Lin Chen's team."

"We might be assigned to different groups."

Zhao Huaiyuan said, "If you're in different groups, just focus on showing yourself off. If Lin Chen gets eliminated early, the better you perform, the more obvious the contrast will be."

"But you need to mind your sportsmanship!"

"Sportsmanship on the court will earn you extra points."

Zhao Tianyou nodded. "Dad, I understand."

Zhao Huaiyuan said, "If you marry Xu Mengyao, everything in the Xu Family will belong to our Zhao Family in the future. You need to work hard for this goal."

"Mm."

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

Xu Mengyao told Lin Chen the group assignments. Their Team One had been drawn into Group A, and Team Seven, which Zhao Tianyou was on, had also been assigned to Group A.

"Lin Chen, Team One's two matches are both in the afternoon. You can come later, but you need to get here before noon. After we eat at the company, Qian Qian can take a nap."

Xu Mengyao sent another message.

"Okay, honey."

Xu Mengyao sent several head-knocking emojis.

At ten thirty in the morning, Lin Chen set off by car. An hour later, he arrived at the company with Lin Xiaoqian.

"Mommy."

Lin Xiaoqian happily called out when she saw Xu Mengyao.

But that happiness did not last long.

Lin Chen and the others arrived at the company cafeteria.

"Mommy, I had a really filling breakfast, so my tummy isn't hungry now. Mommy, can I not eat?"

Lin Xiaoqian asked in her soft, sweet voice.

Xu Mengyao looked at Lin Chen. "Lin Chen, you caused this situation with Qian Qian, so you need to deal with it."

Lin Chen rubbed Lin Xiaoqian's little head. "Xiaoqian, did you hear what Mommy said? You're a picky eater now because Daddy's food is usually too delicious."

"Do you want Daddy to cook badly instead?"

Lin Xiaoqian shook her head repeatedly.

Lin Chen said, "Besides, only if you eat your fill will you have the strength to cheer for Daddy this afternoon, right?"

"Mm-hmm."

As she spoke, Lin Xiaoqian began eating.

Lin Chen and the others were eating in the Executive Cafeteria. The food actually tasted decent, but compared with Lin Chen's cooking, the difference was enormous.

"President."

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

Zhao Tianyou was beside him.

"Vice President Zhao."

Xu Mengyao nodded.

In private, Zhao Huaiyuan called her Mengyao, and Xu Mengyao called Zhao Huaiyuan Uncle Zhao. But they could not address each other that way in public.

"Tianyou, let me introduce you."

"This young man is Lin Chen. He's Qian Qian's Dad. You're both young people, so you should get to know each other better in the future."

Zhao Huaiyuan said with a smile.

Zhao Tianyou extended his hand, and Lin Chen rose to shake it.

"Lin Chen, see you on the court."

Zhao Tianyou stared at Lin Chen and laughed heartily.

"Sure."

Lin Chen replied calmly.

Zhao Huaiyuan and the others soon left. After getting their food, they sat at a table some distance away from Lin Chen and the others.

"Tianyou, what do you think?"

Zhao Huaiyuan asked softly.

"Nothing to fear!"

Zhao Tianyou was full of confidence. "Mengyao and he probably don't have much feeling for each other. Otherwise, they would have gotten together long ago. They're probably together now because of Qian Qian."

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

Xu Mengyao said, "Lin Chen, I have quite a few things to deal with later. Take Qian Qian for a nap. Once she wakes up, hurry down. You might still be able to play in the first match."

"Oh, and remember to change into your basketball uniform."

Lin Chen nodded.

"Xiaoqian, come on. Daddy will tell you a story."

"Okay, okay."

Lin Chen carried Lin Xiaoqian into the bedroom.

"Beep beep!"

Xu Mengyao's phone rang. It was an Overseas Call.

"Dad, you're still awake?"

Xu Mengyao asked.

On the other end of the call, Xu Guofeng said irritably, "What's going on between you and Lin Chen? I heard that you openly called him your husband. Are you two together?"

"Dad, if we were together, would you disapprove?"

Xu Guofeng fell silent for several seconds. "Mengyao, it's not that your mother and I disapprove. It's just that compared to you, Lin Chen is rather ordinary. You might have better choices."

"We only want you to be happy."

Xu Mengyao said, "What if I feel happy?"

"Mengyao, if you're happy, then of course your mother and I will give you our blessing. We aren't that snobbish."

Xu Guofeng said solemnly.

"Dad... Qian Qian may still be young, but she's very smart. Yuanyuan's parents got divorced, and Qian Qian knows what divorce means. Lin Chen and I need to put on a bit of an act."

Xu Mengyao did not tell him the truth.

She did not say that she and Lin Chen had gotten married.

She and Lin Chen were not lovers now. At this stage, there was no need to involve both sets of parents.

"Mengyao, it's good as long as you've thought it through."

"As long as you make your final decision, your mother and I will support you."

Xu Mengyao's mother, Yang Qingyue, said from beside Xu Guofeng.

"Mm."

After hanging up, Xu Mengyao looked toward the bedroom.

Dad, the ordinary man you speak of isn't so ordinary. Once Lin Chen comes to the United States, you'll find out for yourself.

Xu Mengyao muttered inwardly.

"Honey, our daughter has developed feelings for Lin Chen."

Yang Qingyue said with certainty.

Xu Guofeng nodded slightly. "I know. If she hadn't, she wouldn't have openly called Lin Chen her husband. Lin Chen wouldn't even have taken part in this Basketball Game."

Yang Qingyue said, "Honey, you said before that if Mengyao found someone powerful and influential, our family would be safer, and Mengyao would be safer in the future too."

"What will we do if Mengyao ends up with Lin Chen?"

Xu Guofeng rubbed his forehead. "What else can we do? If she truly chooses Lin Chen, can we break them apart?"

"When the time comes, we'll find a way to stabilize the situation as much as possible."

Yang Qingyue sighed softly. "It would be nice if my father were still here."

Xu Guofeng took Yang Qingyue's hand.

"Don't worry, honey. I can handle it. Focus on getting better so we can go back sooner."

Yang Qingyue said, "You should get some sleep too. It's so late."

It was noon back home, but it was the middle of the night where Xu Guofeng and the others were.

Beep—

The whistle sounded.

The basketball game began.

Team One, which Lin Chen was on, faced Team Four.

Lin Xiaoqian was still taking her afternoon nap, and Lin Chen was absent.

"Go! Go!"

Quite a few people on both sides shouted encouragement with all their might.

Swish!

Team Four scored first.

Time gradually passed, and the gap between the two teams continued to widen.

Xu Mengyao watched from the side.

She secretly frowned.

Team One was clearly much weaker.

Buzz buzz!

Xu Mengyao's phone vibrated.

She took out her phone. Lin Chen was calling.

"Mengyao, Qian Qian woke up."

"Is it over yet? Should we still come over?"

Lin Chen asked.

"There's still one quarter left."

"Your Team One is down by a full twenty points."

Xu Mengyao said helplessly.

Lin Chen was surprised. "Only that much? Not bad."

Xu Mengyao said, "..."

"We'll be right there."

Lin Chen picked up Lin Xiaoqian and hurried out.