I'm a Villain! Why Are You Trying to Date Me? - Chapter 8

Chapter 8: Lin Tian Is Stunned! Why the Hell Are You Blushing?

Some things were better left unasked—this was a fundamental rule for Shang Chan’s secretary.

Xiaoyun nodded, not wasting a second as she started up the Porsche and smoothly pulled out of Chenghai Community, heading straight for the Zhao family estate in the outskirts of Licheng.

The reason they lived in the suburbs wasn’t because the Zhao family couldn’t afford city real estate—it was because they owned an entire mountain range there.

At the heart of those mountains stood the Zhao family’s ancestral hall.

To make access more convenient, the Zhao family had even built a private winding road up the mountain, strictly off-limits to outsiders.

Their wealth and power were self-evident.

Gazing at the breathtaking scenery along the way, Lin Tian couldn’t help but inwardly complain again about how ridiculously over-the-top this cliché-rich-novel setting was…

The Zhao family, who owned an entire mountain range, built their own private roads, and had a family business worth possibly trillions—was it really that easy for them to be crippled by a single real estate investment plan?

No matter how he looked at it, the setting felt absurdly unrealistic!

That being said, aside from Shang Chan suddenly showing up at his place and dragging him back to the Zhao family estate, the rest of the plot was still unfolding as expected.

Previously, Xinghai Group had approved that real estate investment plan.

Today, Shang Chan was returning to the Zhao family.

And most likely, Jiang Yifeng was also on his way there right now.

With that realization, Lin Tian tensed up instinctively.

After all, Jiang Yifeng was the so-called “Child of Fate.” In a world like this, everything that happened would inevitably work in his favor…

Lin Tian was still unaware that Shang Chan could hear his inner thoughts.

Because of this ability, she had outright halted the real estate investment plan.

Not only that, but she had even uncovered Ice Eye Group’s hidden schemes within the project.

…

“Manager Lin, since we’re heading back to the Zhao family, I won’t call you by your company title anymore. Can I just call you Lin Tian?”

Shang Chan’s cool voice broke the silence.

Lin Tian nodded slightly.

What she called him didn’t matter. After today, he probably wouldn’t have many chances to hear his name from her again anyway…

“Whatever the president prefers.”

“Don’t call me ‘president’ anymore. It sounds weird.”

Shang Chan turned her delicate face toward the car window, speaking as if casually.

“Just call me Shang Chan.”

“Hmm?”

Lin Tian looked at Shang Chan in surprise, only to notice that her cheeks seemed slightly flushed.

Was this really the same decisive and imposing CEO he knew?

He still remembered a time when a wealthy heir had come to Xinghai to ask Shang Chan out. Just because he had addressed her by name, she had responded with an icy demeanor.

Lin Tian could still recall her exact words:

Mr. Yan, please show some respect. My name is not something just anyone can call.

And now, she was voluntarily asking him to call her by name?

What was going on?

While Lin Tian was lost in confusion, the one driving—Xiaoyun—felt her fingers trembling on the steering wheel!

If she weren’t driving, she would probably be clutching her chest and screaming in excitement…

The CEO just asked Manager Lin to call her by name?!

Lin Tian cleared his throat and said hesitantly, “Alright then… Shang Chan.”

A barely audible hum came from beside him.

“Mm…”

Her voice was as soft as a whisper, almost shy.

Lin Tian: ???

Why was she reacting like this?

Meanwhile, up front, Xiaoyun gripped the steering wheel even tighter, her knuckles turning white from excitement.

First-name basis confirmed! First-name basis confirmed!!

She felt like she was sitting in the middle of a live romantic drama.

This was sweeter than any office romance novel she had ever read!

At this moment, even her own heart was in turmoil.

She didn’t know why, but just hearing Lin Tian say her name in that calm, unhurried tone made her feel as if her face was burning.

Her heart pounded wildly, like a startled deer leaping through a dense forest.

“Lin… Lin Tian…”

“Hm?”

“Nothing, I just… I meant to say, we’re almost at the Zhao family estate.”

Shang Chan quickly composed herself.

Years of navigating ruthless business battles had honed her ability to regulate her emotions.

Even if she was overwhelmed with sadness one moment, she could force herself to remain composed and handle any crisis the next.

Now, as she gazed at Lin Tian’s profile, his expression unreadable as he looked out the car window, a small, almost imperceptible smile tugged at the corners of her lips.

Since Lin Tian didn’t want to reveal his identity or get involved in all the messy conflicts, Shang Chan naturally had to play along.

However, as for submitting to Jiang Yifeng? That was out of the question.

She wondered—when Lin Tian found out that she had already halted the real estate investment plan, would he be surprised?

A sudden impulse surged within her. She wanted to stand before Lin Tian, look Jiang Yifeng in the eyes, and say it outright:

The Zhao family is not yours to control. And I, Shang Chan, am not yours to claim.

Would that count as a pleasant surprise for Lin Tian?

She wasn’t sure. But knowing herself, once the thought crossed her mind, she was bound to act on it.

What Lin Tian didn’t know yet was that this trip to the Zhao family wouldn’t be the calm, uneventful visit he had imagined.

Instead, he was about to walk straight into an unexpected storm!

……

As Xiaoyun parked the car and respectfully opened the door, she welcomed Lin Tian and Shang Chan out.

The two of them stood before the grand, ancient gate of the Zhao family estate.

In the distance, a stunning young girl, around eighteen or nineteen years old, stood quietly, waiting.

That must be Shang Chan’s younger sister, Zhao Mengmeng, right?

Lin Tian recalled that in the original novel, Zhao Mengmeng was a gentle and refined young lady, exuding an air of scholarly elegance. She had been immersed in books since childhood and, much like her older sister Shang Chan, was one of those “model children” that everyone envied.

And just like Shang Chan, she was also one of Jiang Yifeng’s future harem members.

Her soft and warm personality played a crucial role in stabilizing Jiang Yifeng’s harem later in the story. In fact, aside from Shang Chan, Bai Bing’er, and another mysterious woman, she was considered the fourth leading heroine.

Sigh, what a pity—both sisters have caught Jiang Yifeng’s eye!

Lin Tian’s heartfelt sigh echoed in Shang Chan’s mind.

In an instant, a chilling glint flashed through her eyes.

Jiang Yifeng… even has his sights set on my sister?

A sweet yet slightly naïve and playful voice suddenly interrupted her thoughts.

“Sis, who’s this? Is he my brother-in-law?”

Zhao Mengmeng’s soft voice carried a natural charm, as she gazed curiously at Lin Tian.

She was dressed in an elegant, flowing long dress, her delicate frame slender yet not frail, embodying the grace of a classic Jiangnan beauty.

Her face, exquisite and pure, was strikingly different from Shang Chan’s cold, sharp elegance.

Even Lin Tian couldn’t help but sigh inwardly.

No wonder Jiang Yifeng set his sights on these two sisters—this level of beauty is insane!

But the moment Zhao Mengmeng called him “brother-in-law,” Shang Chan’s face instantly flushed red!

“Don’t talk nonsense! This is… this is my company’s Investment Department Manager and also one of Father’s trusted subordinates!”

Lin Tian, standing beside her, accidentally caught sight of her blushing cheeks—and he was stunned!

What the hell are you blushing for?!

Wasn’t that just a normal introduction?!