The King of Urban Mercenaries
Chapter 50 - 50 50 The Gentle and Shy Girl

50: Chapter 50: The Gentle and Shy Girl 50: Chapter 50: The Gentle and Shy Girl “This woman is really generous.”

Lin Fei was pushed out of the office by Mu Shanshan somewhat between laughing and crying, all because Mu Shanshan only cared about signing and shooing people away, without even filling out the amount on the check.

If it were someone else with ulterior motives, who knows how much money they would’ve filled in.

One mistake, and Mu Group could’ve fallen into a financial crisis.

Of course, if it were someone else, Mu Shanshan wouldn’t have signed so quickly.

It was out of embarrassment that she hadn’t paid attention.

Just as Lin Fei was thinking about whether he should knock on the door and ask Mu Shanshan to complete the payment, Shen Xuan, dressed in a light gray business suit, walked out of the secretariat next door with a stack of documents.

“Secretary Shen, good morning.”

If the women from the General Affairs Department were here, they would remind Shen Xuan that Lin Fei was not greeting her personally but was greeting her ‘Saintess Peaks.’

However, the truth was, Lin Fei was the only one from the General Affairs Department here.

After years in the business world, Lin Fei had developed a pair of “insightful eyes,” and Shen Xuan didn’t notice that Lin Fei’s gaze had swept somewhere inappropriate.

“Assistant Lin, what a coincidence.”

Shen Xuan was one of the few in Mu Group who knew Lin Fei had connections with the company’s upper management.

Seeing Lin Fei greeting her cheerfully, Shen Xuan also hurriedly smiled back at him.

“It’s not a coincidence at all, didn’t you see I was specifically waiting for you?

If you hadn’t come out soon, I would have had to go in and find you.”

The speaker was unintentional, but the listener was intentional.

Lin Fei had indeed been thinking, if Mu Shanshan didn’t open the door for him, he was really planning to ask Shen Xuan for help.

However, to Shen Xuan’s ears, Lin Fei’s words sounded somewhat like a declaration of affection.

Shen Xuan’s cheeks couldn’t help but turn a shade of crimson, “Assistant Lin, you come all the way up here during work hours just to wait for me, aren’t you afraid of the president catching you skipping work?”

“I would have forgotten if you hadn’t mentioned it, once you go in, could you please ask President Mu to give me some time off, and also ask her to fill in the amount on this check?”

Saying this, Lin Fei handed the check signed by Mu Shanshan to Shen Xuan.

Being used to his solitary ways, Lin Fei really didn’t have much of a sense of working hours.

Initially, he planned to borrow money and directly go to the hospital.

Since he ran into Shen Xuan, letting her help ask Mu Shanshan for a leave seemed a way to show that he didn’t take his beautiful female boss lightly.

Lin Fei spoke lightly, but it somewhat alarmed Shen Xuan.

Lin Fei was just a small assistant in the General Affairs Department; instead of asking Ling Weiwei for leave, he was asking Mu Shanshan.

Additionally, he almost forgot about it, and out of kindness, Shen Xuan felt she should remind Lin Fei.

“Assistant Lin, if you want to take leave, shouldn’t you ask Minister Ling for permission?”

“Either one is the same, just go inside, I’m still waiting to use that check.”

Lin Fei clearly didn’t understand those workplace nuances, nor did he intend to.

Whether he asked for leave or not, whether it was Mu Shanshan or Ling Weiwei, neither woman would make it difficult for him.

Before Shen Xuan entered Mu Shanshan’s office, she cast a sympathetic glance at Lin Fei; in her view, Mu Shanshan definitely wouldn’t consider Lin Fei’s request.

However, when Shen Xuan came out of Mu Shanshan’s office, the look she gave Lin Fei had no trace of sympathy; instead, it was filled with shock and confusion.

“Xuanxuan, keep up the good work, I’m rooting for you.”

Taking the check from Shen Xuan, Lin Fei cheerfully greeted her curvaceous figure and quickly left the twenty-sixth floor.

Shen Xuan was still immersed in Mu Shanshan’s astonished attitude toward Lin Fei’s leave request.

Only after Lin Fei’s figure disappeared from the twenty-sixth floor did she realize Lin Fei had bid her farewell.

Shen Xuan couldn’t help but blame herself for being rude, getting so caught up in her thoughts she forgot to respond to Lin Fei.

“But why did he say ‘you guys’?” Remembering Lin Fei’s gaze and tone as he was leaving, Shen Xuan suddenly realized, her face blushed deeply, and she clenched her fists tightly, muttering: “This jerk.”

…

“Old Wang, just listen to the doctor and stay a couple more days, if it really doesn’t work, I’ll just pawn my dowry.”

Inside the old Wang’s ward at the First Hospital of Zhonghai, Aunt Wang pleaded with old Wang who insisted on being discharged early.

Old Wang’s face darkened, “What nonsense are you talking about?

You’ve been with me for so many years, you’ve never really enjoyed any luxury.

I know my own body well, a few more or fewer days in the hospital won’t make a difference.”

“Uncle Wang, you can’t say that, it takes a hundred days to recover from bone injuries, and you’re already clamoring to be discharged after just a few days.

This way, you’re just making Aunt Wang worry even more.”

Lin, carrying some fruits, walked in.

“Little Lin, you’re here.”

Aunt Wang went up to greet Lin Fei, seizing the opportunity to persuade old Wang: “Lin is right, how could I rest easy with you being discharged like this?”

“Uncle Wang, if it’s because of money, I still have some spare cash on me that you can use first.”

Saying this, Lin Fei handed over the ten thousand yuan he had just withdrawn from the bank to Old Wang.

“Lin, I appreciate your kindness, but your Uncle Wang is already old bones, why waste money unnecessarily.

I know you and your Aunt Wang mean well for me, but one can’t just live for themselves.

Xue’er, the niece I told you about last time, is about to graduate.

She’s very gentle, and her mother entrusted her to my care.

I must secure a good job for her.”

Old Wang declined Lin Fei’s kindness, evidently planning to use the saved medical expenses to secure a job for his niece through connections.

Lin Fei was aware that Old Wang and Aunt Wang never had children and obviously treated this niece as their own daughter.

Knowing too well how hard it is for university graduates to find jobs, Lin Fei understood Old Wang’s perspective and found it justifiable.

“Uncle Wang, I’m currently driving for our boss.

If you trust me, let me handle your niece’s job search.

You just focus on recuperating in the hospital.”

Lin Fei’s words were not false modesty; he was indeed part-time driver for Mu Shanshan.

After all, Mu Shanshan was the president of Mu Group, and arranging a job within such a large organization was certainly doable.

Even if Mu Shanshan adhered to principles, with her influence in the Zhonghai business world, helping Old Wang’s niece find a job should be no problem.

If push came to shove, Lin Fei would lower his stance somewhat, thereby repaying Old Wang for previously assisting him with finding a house.

“Lin, are you serious?”

Old Wang, with his rough hands, tightly grasped Lin Fei’s hands, visibly excited.

Lin Fei, somewhat uncertain mainly because he was not completely sure about Mu Shanshan’s temperament but facing Old Wang, he firmly nodded, “Uncle Wang, don’t worry, our boss is easy to talk to.”

Saying this was quite painful for Lin Fei.

However, faced with Old Wang’s inexplicably excited expression, Lin Fei couldn’t concern himself with too much.

If Mu Shanshan wouldn’t help, he still could ask Mu Hong.

“Oh, Old Wang, look at you.

Lin has already promised, what more do you expect him to say?

Besides, Xue’er is coming over soon, what would she think if she saw you like this?

You better get back to bed quickly.”

Aunt Wang gave Lin Fei a thankful glance and quickly urged Old Wang to lie back in his hospital bed.

“I’m just being forgetful, Lin.

No matter what, I must thank you this time.

Once I’m discharged, I’ll definitely have to drink a few glasses with you.”

“Then you better take this money now; otherwise, I won’t be drinking your wine once you’re discharged.”

Lin Fei, insisting, stuffed the money back into Old Wang’s hands; he had finally managed to obtain ten thousand yuan from Mu Shanshan, and it would be a wasted effort if Old Wang didn’t accept it.

With Lin Fei’s persistence, Old Wang finally accepted the ten thousand yuan.

Meanwhile, Aunt Wang took the opportunity while the nurse was setting up an IV drip for Old Wang and pulled Lin Fei aside.

“Lin, thank you so much for this.

To keep your Uncle Wang here, you even had to tell a lie.

I owe you an apology.”

“Aunt Wang, what do you mean…”

“I know how hard it is to find a job these days.

You just found a job yourself, and we’ll figure out something for Xue’er on our own.”

Lin Fei was taken aback, realizing that Aunt Wang thought he was bluffing.

In fact, it couldn’t be blamed on Aunt Wang for overthinking, as she was treating Lin Fei just like one of their own, not wanting to trouble him further.

“Aunt Wang, actually…”

“Xue’er is here, come here, I want to introduce you.

This is Lin, the one I’ve told you about.

The house you’re living in, it’s his.”

Lin Fei initially wanted to explain to Aunt Wang that with Mu Shanshan, the extremely wealthy and beautiful CEO backing him, arranging a job was really no big deal.

However, Aunt Wang didn’t seem to want to hear Lin Fei’s explanation; instead, she headed towards Lin Fei’s back.

From Aunt Wang’s words, Lin Fei guessed that Old Wang’s niece had arrived.

Curious, Lin Fei turned around, eager to see what this niece, who had Old Wang and his wife so worried, looked like.

The girl was dressed in a floral long dress, her delicate features retaining a touch of youthful innocence.

At twenty-two or twenty-three, she was clearly one of those girls not yet tainted by society’s dark side.

The girl was pulled over by Aunt Wang, and she didn’t even dare to look directly at Lin Fei.

Raising her small head slightly, she stole a glance at Lin Fei and then quickly lowered her gaze; even so, a shade of crimson still brushed her delicate, oval face.

“Lin, let me introduce you, this is the niece I and Old Wang mentioned to you, her name is Meng Xue’er.

Xue’er, say hello to your Brother Lin.”

Aunt Wang introduced with a smile, and from her eyes, Lin Fei could fully sense her doting love for her niece Meng Xue’er.

“Lin, Brother Lin, hello.”

Meng Xue’er lifted her shy face slightly, her small mouth parting gently to greet Lin Fei before she hurriedly lowered her head again.

Her voice was so soft it was almost inaudible, and only someone with Lin Fei’s keen hearing could catch it.

Her voice, though quiet, was incredibly gentle, almost seeming to soften one’s heart.