I'm a Villain! Why Are You Trying to Date Me? - Chapter 7

Chapter 7: Meeting the Parents Already? When’s the Wedding?

Since he had already agreed, Lin Tian naturally wouldn’t go back on his word.

After all, this matter still needed to be resolved.

Aside from being the General Manager of Xinghai Group’s Investment Department, his original identity was also that of a “plant” that Zhao Dongyun, the head of the Zhao family, had placed by Shang Chan’s side. In a way, he was no different from a retainer of the Zhao family.

This kind of role—though fading from public perception—still existed within powerful aristocratic families like the Zhaos.

Of course, it wasn’t like he had signed any kind of lifelong contract. It was just a confidentiality agreement, a standard employment contract, and a few other legal documents.

However, the Zhao family was a massive clan. Simply leaving without a word would undoubtedly cause a lot of trouble.

Going back to the Zhao family with Shang Chan would be a good opportunity to officially settle this matter once and for all.

Thinking of this, Lin Tian smirked playfully and took a sip of milk.

“President Shang, why do you insist on me accompanying you home?”

Shang Chan regained her usual cool demeanor, elegantly peeling a boiled egg. She frowned slightly before removing the yolk and placing it into Lin Tian’s bowl.

“Aren’t you my father’s trusted subordinate? Having you accompany me home is completely reasonable, both emotionally and logically.”

She pursed her lips slightly.

Of course, that wasn’t her real reason.

Since childhood, Shang Chan had always had a strained relationship with her family. She followed her father Zhao Dongyun’s various arrangements, but none of them ever felt like something she genuinely wanted.

In other words, she could excel in studies, work, and business to meet her father’s expectations.

But that was it.

She never felt a deep emotional connection to the Zhao family.

Yesterday, when she heard Lin Tian’s inner thoughts, memories of her caged-bird-like existence flooded her mind. She recalled the grievances, the loneliness, and with the added influence of alcohol…

In a moment of impulse, she had blurted out, Why won’t you help me?

And from there, everything naturally unfolded—leading to her insistence that Lin Tian accompany her home.

Perhaps even Shang Chan herself hadn’t realized it yet, but deep down, she was already beginning to trust and rely on him.

…

“Mm.”

Lin Tian raised an eyebrow, neither agreeing nor disagreeing, and simply nodded.

However, in his mind, he was already planning out the day’s events.

According to the original plot, today was the day Jiang Yifeng would arrive at the Zhao family estate, using the name of his late master to pay respects to the previous head of the Zhao family—Shang Chan’s grandfather.

In this storyline, a series of convoluted and dramatic events unfolded, leading to Jiang Yifeng’s “accidental” exposure of his true identity—one of the major shareholders of Fengchen Group and the so-called “Heavenly Physician’s Successor.”

The previous Heavenly Physician was, of course, Jiang Yifeng’s late master. But whether Jiang Yifeng himself was truly aware of this fact remained questionable…

If he didn’t know, then why would he manipulate Bai Bing’er to entrap Shang Chan, all in pursuit of claiming this beautiful CEO and unlocking his so-called Heavenly Sacred Body?

[Today, I’ll probably run into Jiang Yifeng. With his strength and the schemes he’s already set in motion, securing the Zhao family should be no problem for him. Once that happens, the Zhao family will inevitably fall under his control, and Shang Chan will have no choice but to surrender to him.]

[Once this is over, I should be safe. As long as I stay quiet and keep my head down, no matter how domineering Jiang Yifeng is, he wouldn’t bother dealing with a small fry like me… right?]

Opposite him, Shang Chan quietly lifted her gaze, studying Lin Tian’s sharp, well-defined features.

In this man’s mind, had he already accepted that she would inevitably become part of Jiang Yifeng’s harem?

Was that why he chose to stop pursuing her, to distance himself completely?

Shang Chan pursed her lips, finishing the last drop of milk before gracefully dabbing the corners of her mouth with a napkin.

“Manager Lin, my secretary is waiting downstairs. Get changed, and we’ll head to the Zhao family estate now.”

Lin Tian didn’t hesitate. After a quick tidy-up, he changed into a fresh set of clothes and followed Shang Chan downstairs.

Today, he wore an all-black suit.

In a prestigious family like the Zhao clan, an all-black suit was the most inconspicuous attire—blending in without attracting attention.

Yet, when Shang Chan glanced at Lin Tian through the corner of her eye, she couldn’t help but feel that this outfit gave him an undeniable, captivating charm.

Shang Chan, what’s wrong with you?

She let out a silent sigh, feeling a faint heat creep up her cheeks, her heart inexplicably flustered.

…

Downstairs, Xiaoyun had spent the night sleeping in the car. Though she wouldn’t call it unbearable, it was far from comfortable.

Stretching lazily, she was just about to step out and take a short walk when—

Her body stiffened mid-stretch!

Shang Chan and Lin Tian were walking out of the building side by side.

Lin Tian was dressed in a sleek, all-black suit—Shang Chan’s favorite color.

Shang Chan’s outfit was neat and tidy, clearly after a thorough freshening up, and she even had on a touch of makeup.

Lin Tian’s lips curled into a subtle smile, exuding an air of confidence and satisfaction.

Meanwhile, Shang Chan’s cheeks were faintly flushed, her gaze flustered yet inexplicably at ease.

Xiaoyun was completely dumbfounded…

Did these two… do it last night?

Living together…

Now, the once domineering female CEO looks just like a demure little wife!

Xiaoyun’s mind instantly flooded with countless romantic drama scenarios. If someone were to ask her to name Lin Tian and Shang Chan’s future children right now, she could come up with four or five unique names on the spot!

As Shang Chan stepped down the stairs and approached the Porsche, she caught sight of Xiaoyun’s expression through the car window—eyes wide in shock, but with an unmistakable knowing smile.

Her face turned an even deeper shade of red!

Xiaoyun screamed internally:

Holy crap, holy crap! They’re totally together!

That shy expression!!

Ahhh, I’m gonna die from this cuteness…

But of course, Shang Chan was still Shang Chan. In the next second, she had already regained her usual cool and composed demeanor.

Xiaoyun jolted back to reality, snapping out of her self-directed romance drama.

“President, are we heading back to the company?”

Watching as Shang Chan and Lin Tian got into the backseat one after the other, Xiaoyun didn’t dare to sneak even a glance, fearing she might see something she shouldn’t—and end up silenced for it. Even her voice trembled slightly as she spoke.

The next moment, Shang Chan’s cool and composed voice rang out.

“No, to the Zhao family.”

Xiaoyun’s eyes widened in shock.

They’re already going to meet the parents?!

When’s the wedding? Count me in for the gift money!