It’s Exciting to Snatch the Supporting Male Lead and Run Away [Quick Wear] - 16

 

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Sheng Hong paused for a moment before explaining, "I've broken up with Xiuran."

This sentence automatically translated in Lin Tang's mind: he succeeded in interfering as the third party, and now he's in the stage of successfully taking over.

In the past, Lin Tang would have been very happy to hear this, but now, looking at Sheng Hong's demeanor, there's a sense of oppression in his heart. “Why does Brother Hong think that breaking up with Bai Xiuran means I'll be with you? What kind of image do I have in your heart? I can be with you one moment, gone the next...

"It's not like that," Sheng Hong recalled how he had treated Lin Tang coldly before, as if he didn't care whether Lin Tang was there or not.

However, when he remembered the starry sky from when he was twelve, that sense of amazement seemed to return. He was waiting for this person to grow up.

"You are important to me," Sheng Hong said seriously. It was the first time he wanted to protect someone when he was young, and he shouldn't easily forget it. "It's inappropriate for me to ask you to be with me so hastily. Can you give me a chance to pursue you?"

Such words Lin Tang had only heard in his dreams before. Back then, he would smile in his sleep, his heart pounding like a drum. However, when this person actually said these words in front of him...

Lin Tang covered his heart, feeling calm, composed, without any trace of panic, and even a little... bored.

Ah, could he be the type who only likes chasing but not being chased, the type who loses interest as soon as the person they love is caught?!

But this was what he had been longing for. Lin Tang pinched the edge of his pants and said, "If I say I won't give you a chance, will you stop pursuing me?"

A hint of surprise flashed in Sheng Hong's usually calm eyes. "Of course not."

He just felt like he couldn't quite grasp the young man in front of him. From the moment he turned around, the initiative was no longer in his hands.

Although Lin Tang heard the response, he didn't feel excited. The two didn't spend much time in the café. By the time they left, Lin Tang had already forgotten why he had been angry and ran out. Sheng Hong opened the door for him with gentlemanly manners, but Lin Tang felt indifferent until he turned his head and saw Lin Su leaning against the café wall.

Lin Tang felt like a rabbit whose tail had been stepped on, almost jumping up.

The man had a tall and slender figure, and in the light and shadow, only the distinct lines of his jaw could be seen. Just standing there casually was enough to attract the repeated attention of passersby.

When Lin Tang looked over, Lin Su also glanced at him. Their gazes met briefly before shifting away. Lin Su looked towards Sheng Hong beside him and asked, "Is Mr. Sheng finished with his business?"

Just as imposing.

Since Sheng Hong had decided to pursue Lin Tang, Lin Su, as his elder brother, would have to acknowledge him if they get together in the future. 

Sheng Hong nodded in response, "Yes, it's done."

"That's good," Lin Su then looked towards Lin Tang beside him. Just one glance made Lin Tang's heart pound, but the unprecedented indifference in his eyes left him feeling bewildered.

Lin Su seemed unaware of the faint hope in his eyes and acted like a responsible elder brother, "Father asked me to check on you."

Lin Tang didn't know what he was hoping for, but a sense of loss welled up in his heart, "Is it only when Dad asks you to find me that you come?"

"Why would you think so?" Lin Su asked in return.

Lin Tang hadn't yet felt his mood shifting when he heard him say, "I'm your older brother."

So, it was only natural for an older brother to go find his panicked younger brother who ran away.

But didn't you say you didn't want to just be my older brother?"

Lin Tang almost blurted out the words Lin Su had said that night. The words were at the tip of his tongue but he swallowed them down. In that moment, his heart, liver, spleen, and kidneys all seemed to ache with confusion. "I'm not going back."

"With Mr. Sheng accompanying you, I'll be at ease," Lin Su patted his head and said, "I'll go back and let Father know. I’ll see you later."

He turned around without hesitation, without any attachment, which made Lin Tang wonder for a moment who the person was that had kissed him forcefully that night?!

Clearly, he was the one who should have refused, but it felt like he was the one being rejected.

System 06 looked at Lin Tang's aggrieved expression and said, 【Host, is this okay?】

Lin Su smiled and said, 【Of course, he needs to change his habit of trying to step on two boats.】

System 06 let out a sigh: 【But you two aren't even together yet.】

This should belong to the stage of independent choice. It's normal for there to be complications between new loves and old affections.

Lin Su responded with an "mm": 【Then let's correct the habit of keeping a spare tire.】

System 06 wanted to say that Lin Su shouldn't arbitrarily assign titles to others; the pot was too heavy.

Lin Su's purpose was not to shift blame, he was just pushing the young master to sort out his own feelings. The one involved is often confused, so he needed to give him a direction to come out.

Lin Tang looked at Lin Su's back, feeling both angry and bitter. He felt aggrieved but didn't know how to resolve it.

If he really got together with his older brother, Dad would definitely beat Lin Su to death first, then him. The two of them being together would be like a pair of mandarin ducks descending into hell!

When he came out of the closet years ago, if he hadn't hid abroad for several months without returning, he might have been driven out of the country. But now, Dad's health isn't good. If he were to endure another shock... After all, elderly people tend to have more conservative thoughts. Although he and Lin Su have no blood relationship, but…

Lin Tang's mind was in a mess, he didn't even hear Sheng Hong calling him from the side.

"Lin Tang, Lin Tang, Lin Tang..." 

Sheng Hong looked at his slightly red eyes when he looked at Lin Su's back, and the subtle feeling from before surfaced again. Although it's normal for brothers to have a good relationship, Lin Tang's reaction just now didn't seem like it was towards his older brother, but more like... a lover.

The relationship between Lin Su and Lin Tang was not good before, but now it's advancing rapidly. Sheng Hong had little experience in relationships but a lot in the business world, which led him to easily think of unexpected things in a conspiratorial manner.

Father Lin is old, Lin Tang barely understands anything about business matters, and the only one he can rely on, Lin Su, has shown remarkable talent and is getting closer to Lin Tang day by day. No matter how you look at it, it seems like a carefully planned scheme.

Does Lin Su want the Lin family?

If it was the old Lin Su, Sheng Hong's speculation could be considered completely correct. 

However, with the current Lin Su, he only wants the young master himself, as for the Lin family, it's neither here nor there.

Susheng, managed by Qiu Tu, has already gone public, and its profits are doubling every day. Surpassing the Lin family is only a matter of time. Apart from Susheng, Lin Su's overseas investments have already ensured that he can freely maneuver in this world without worrying about a way out.

Lin Tang finally came to his senses. He heard Sheng Hong ask, “What do you want to do today? The revolving restaurant at Huanyu is nice. Would you like to go try it?”

Sheng Hong’s gentlemanly, elegant appearance meets Lin Tang's standards, and his demeanor is something Lin Tang can never reach. His strategic maneuvers in the business world are what Lin Tang admires, but for the first time, he clearly realizes that he and Sheng Hong are not from the same world.

"Brother Hong, do you know how to play dice?" Lin Tang asked.

Sheng Hong frowned slightly, "It's better to stay away from gambling."

Like Lin Su said, he had never kissed anyone before.

"Then, Brother Hong, do you know how to drive recklessly?" Lin Tang asked again.

Sheng Hong's expression darkened, "Lin Tang, you should calm down. The future of the Lin family is yours. It's your father's lifelong effort..."

Never made love, never lived together.

"Brother Hong, it's just a hobby," Lin Tang enjoyed such things and hadn't done anything outrageous. Why did he have to change?

For a moment, Sheng Hong felt that the stars of the past were very far away. "Lin Tang, you're not a child anymore."

"But I want to remain as a child forever," Lin Tang said.

No one wants to grow up, it's just that there's no way to become a child again.

He had never experienced anything, why should one think that only they are indispensable and unwavering?

Sheng Hong wanted to say something. His life was far removed from reckless driving and all the chaos that came with it. But he didn't think there was anything wrong with that. Life couldn't always be about playing around.

"Brother Hong, are you pursuing me because you really like me?" Lin Tang asked seriously.

Sheng Hong didn't speak. He just felt a great responsibility for Lin Tang becoming the way he was now.

"Never mind, it doesn't matter anymore, Brother Hong. I don't like you anymore," Lin Tang looked at him seriously. "Not even a bit. From today on, let's not see each other again."

Sheng Hong's words were just like those of his father. Lin Tang knew it might be for his own good, but without love, could they only retreat to familial ties? He didn't lack older brothers. Why should he bow down and listen to someone else's scolding?

His father had never been so upset with him, why should anyone else be?

"Lin Tang," Sheng Hong grabbed his wrist, frowning, "Why?"

Lin Tang shook off his hand. "No reason, I just don't like you anymore, and I don't want to be called your brother anymore. Stop chasing me, or I'll hate you."

The words sounded childish, but they didn't seem like a joke.

Watching him leave, Sheng Hong felt the sting of rejection for the first time. It wasn't a pleasant feeling. He spoke up, "Anyway, be careful of your eldest brother. His intentions towards you are not that simple."

If they were to part ways, this would probably be his last warning.

Lin Tang, still somewhat confused, felt as if he had been caught doing something wrong when he heard Sheng Hong's words. Stiffly, he replied, "You don't need to worry about that."

Then he quickly ran off.

With Father Lin’s involved in a car accident, it was only natural to investigate the cause. For a wealthy family, such accidents could be either accidental or intentional.

As the results were yet to come out, the investigation process led Father Lin to discover some things.

"Mr. Lin, all of your cars have been reinforced," his assistant reported, "they've been reinforced to military standards. If it weren't for the strong performance of the car, the outcome of the accident might have been much worse."

"Who was behind this?" Father Lin speculated vaguely, grateful for his miraculous escape this time.

"It was the Eldest Young Master," the assistant replied, equally surprised by the revelation.

Father Lin sighed with relief. There were only two possible explanations for this incident: either Lin Su was genuinely concerned for him as a father, or... Lin Su wanted to gain more of his trust by orchestrating the accident and reinforcing the car to earn his trust.

Of the two scenarios, the second was the one Father Lin least wanted to believe. However, suspicion always lingers, and the more one tries not to think about it, the easier it is to do so.

Until the true cause of the accident emerged, Father Lin looked somewhat dazed at the result. 

Then, he smiled in relief. It wasn't that child. "Assistant Wang, that girl from the Sun family just returned from studying abroad this year, right? Arrange a discharge party and let the two kids meet."

Although the Sun family's influence was slightly weaker than the Lin family's, the stature of the Sun family's daughter was leagues above most noble women Father Lin had previously considered. 

Arranging such a powerful match practically signaled support for Lin Su's rise to power.

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