The Poulton Family Head felt thoroughly satisfied with his little prank.
Ever since they had met, Hua Jian had been polite to his face but thoroughly disrespectful toward him in his heart.
Yet after just a few barbed remarks, the Poulton Family Head had softened, for once.
He lingered over the tender ache in his heart before finally letting Hua Jian off the hook.
"As merely Bo Lin's friend, you certainly have no right to go over there, punch that man, and tell him to get lost."
"But as his boyfriend, you would have every right."
"Not only could you chase away the men swarming around him, you would also gain such an outstanding partner."
Hua Jian looked conflicted. He said quietly, "I only want to be Bo Lin's close friend."
The Poulton Family Head paused, then promptly snapped, "In that case, sit here and watch. That's all a close friend gets to do."
Under the tree.
"I just want to make friends." The man wore a broad, easy smile.
A calculating gleam shone in his eyes as he discreetly assessed Bo Lin's clothes and bare wrist.
His top was from an affordable luxury brand, costing less than thirty thousand. The brand of his shorts was not visible.
The laptop on the table cost no more than twenty thousand.
With that assessment, the man grew more confident.
"Are you here in Sea City on vacation? I'm from the Imperial Capital. I currently work at the Bo Group."
There was a subtle note of showing off in his voice.
Thoroughly irritated by the smell of sweat, sunscreen, perfume, and cigarette smoke wafting off him, Bo Lin slowly raised his eyes.
"You said you work at the Bo Group? Which department?"
Seeing that he had taken the bait, the man was