After Marrying The Wrong Person, I Can’t Leave

Chapter 63

After adding each other on WeChat, Tan Yue didn’t send any strange or peculiar messages to him, and Song Linchu breathed a sigh of relief.

Due to “taking care of” Tan Yue, Song Linchu had almost nothing to worry about for the entire evening, and he completed his work effortlessly.

Tan Yue had Cheng Bin bring over his computer directly and stayed in the café until it was almost time for Song Linchu to finish his shift before settling the bill and leaving.

“I’ll walk you home,” Tan Yue said to Song Linchu before leaving.

Song Linchu politely declined, “No need, I can take the subway, thank you, Mr. Tan.”

He had already learned that the man’s name was Tan Yue.

Tan Yue noticed the caution in Song Linchu’s eyes, so what else could he say?

All he could say was, “Alright then, we’ll discuss the lapel pin on WeChat.”

“Okay, Mr. Tan, take care and welcome back anytime,” Song Linchu replied courteously.

“…” Why does this tone sound like ‘never come back in your next life’?”

Cheng Bin waited in the car for Tan Yue.

He had been following Tan Yue for nearly three years, but it was the first time he saw this workaholic master suddenly take the day off and spend the entire evening in a café.

However, the biss’s thoughts were always difficult to decipher, and Cheng Bin knew that he only needed to do his duty.

After Tan Yue got into the car, he instructed Cheng Bin, “Go visit that café and talk to the manager. Give him money and tell him to give it to a waiter named Song Linchu as a bonus, but don’t let him find out it’s from me.”

“???”

In the afternoon, Tan Yue had asked him to investigate a student named Song Linchu from A University and Cheng Bin realized that something was off. But he never expected things to turn out this way.

Their boss, the epitome of a ”straight steel man,” had done something completely out of character.

Song Linchu, whom he first learned about in the afternoon, was a freshman at A University. He became famous because of his good looks and a viral photo, so he could be regarded as an “internet celebrity” at the moment.

Could it be that the boss had also been captivated by his beauty?

If that were the case, it would explain why he suddenly went to A University in the afternoon and spent the entire evening in the café.

But this kind of thing happening to Tan Yue was beyond belief!

Cheng Bin responded absentmindedly.

When Song Linchu returned to the dormitory, it was almost 11 o’clock. As soon as he entered, he felt that something was amiss. His roommates, who had been doing their own things, stopped simultaneously and crowded around him.

“Hey! Brother! You finally came back. We’ve been waiting for you all night!”

Li Chang hooked his neck and asked eagerly, “Come on, spill the beans! What’s going on?”

Song Linchu looked bewildered, “What’s going on?”

“That big shot who drove the Rolls-Royce!” He Wenyan took out his phone and showed him the viral post on the forum. “Here.”

Song Linchu took a quick glance at the phone. It was the school’s forum.

[Shocking! A wealthy big shot driving a Rolls-Royce comes to our school to find the newly crowned school flower!]

0L: [Retweet, I won’t say a word, just watch the video.]

The original poster shared a video taken when Tan Yue came to see Song Linchu in the evening.

With both of them being handsome, and a Rolls-Royce with consecutive license plate numbers slowly following them, coupled with Tan Yue’s extraordinary temperament and luxurious attire, it ignited the gossip spirit of the entire student body.

In just one night, the post had accumulated hundreds of pages, and the onlookers had already concocted a myriad of stories, each more exciting than the last, imagining a prince and Cinderella tale.

Song Linchu returned the phone speechlessly. Faced with the three pairs of eyes shining with gossip, he cleared his throat and said, “I don’t know him.”

“It’s okay if you don’t know him,” Gao Yuan chimed in. He had a cleanliness obsession and always maintained a one-meter distance from anyone who hadn’t taken a shower after coming in from outside. But now, caught up in the gossip, he temporarily forgot about this rule. “Why did he come to find you? Did he see your photo and come to pursue you?”

“…No.”

“Then why did he come to find you? Are you his long-lost brother or something?”

“Damn, if that’s the case, we’ll both prosper together!”

Song Linchu: “…”

Seeing their relentless pursuit of answers, Song Linchu said, “He said he saw my work in a competition and it caught his eye. He wants me to design a lapel pin for him.”

The three of them: ???

Just for this? That’s it?

In the stupefied state of the three who hadn’t eaten a melon, Song Linchu calmly returned to his seat.

He took out his phone from his pocket and saw a message from Tan Yue on WeChat.

Tan Yue: [Have you arrived at the school?]

Song Linchu hesitated for a moment and replied with a “1.”

Tan Yue occasionally replied to work messages with a “1” when he was impatient with typing. But it was the first time someone dared to reply to him like that, and he almost got a broken heart.

After sending the message, Song Linchu felt that he shouldn’t be so casual with such a big client, so he thought for a moment and sent another message.

Little Songlin: [Could you please provide me with the specific requirements you want?]

Tan Yue: [Something that can be worn in slightly formal occasions, nothing too flashy.]

Little Songlin: [Alright. Do you have any preference for the material?]

Tan Yue: [Whatever suits it.]

Little Songlin: [Okay, it will take approximately two weeks. Is that acceptable to you?]

In fact, if he wasn’t so busy with his part-time job, he could have completed it faster. But he simply didn’t have the time right now.

Tan Yue: [No rush, take your time.]

Little Songlin: [Alright. The fee for this design is 500, with an initial deposit of 200. Does the price suit you?]

Tab Yue frowned upon seeing this message.

He knew that Song Linchu didn’t have much fame in the profession yet, and he still had room for improvement. But designing a piece like this for only 500 yuan seemed a bit…

After some consideration, Tan Yue sent a few words to Song Linchu: [I’ll transfer the money via Alipay.]

Without much thought, Song Linchu sent his Alipay account.

Half a minute later, an Alipay notification arrived, indicating that 2000 yuan had been transferred.

Song Linchu: ???

Song Linchu’s hand trembled as he saw Tan Yue send him another message.

Tan Yue: [Accidentally added an extra zero.]

Song Linchu breathed a sigh of relief and immediately replied: [I’ll transfer it back to you!]

Tan Yue: [No need, take your time. Just make sure you do a good job for me.]

Little Songlin: [Even so, it’s not worth 2000.]

Tan Yue: [To me, it is worth it.]

After a pause, another message came through: [It holds great significance for me.]

Song Linchu: “…”

Ah, this…

Holds great significance… It must be meant for someone important.

If that’s the case, why would he seek out someone like him, who appeared to be a mediocre designer? He didn’t seem to be in need of money either.

Song Linchu didn’t really understand the mindset of such a big shot.

Little Songlin: [Mr. Tan, I am just a mediocre designer with limited skills. I may not be able to create the lapel pin you desire.]

Little Songlin: [Perhaps you should consider hiring someone more skilled. I apologize.]

After saying this, Song Linchu opened Alipay and refunded the transfer.

It’s not that he wasn’t tempted by the large sum of money, but he suspected that this man had put some kind of filter on him because of that competition piece.

As the saying goes, without the diamond, don’t touch porcelain. He knew his own limitations, so it would be better to decline.

On the other side, Tan Yue was walking into his house when he saw this message and nearly tripped on the stairs.

He said that just to make Song Linchu feel justified in accepting more money.

Who would have known…

Tan Yue felt both helpless and amused. Despite being poor, someone was always so stubborn when it came to money.

Tan Yue: [Then let’s settle for a design fee of 500.]

With that, he transferred 200 via WeChat to the other person, with the note “deposit.”

After half a minute, there was finally a reply.

Little Songlin: [No need to pay the deposit for now. I will sketch a draft for you to see if you are satisfied before making a decision. Is that alright?]

After sending this message, Tan Yue’s WeChat notification indicated that the transfer had been declined.

Tan Yue: “…”

What kind of butcher’s knife did time wield, it turned an adorable little cutie who actively clung to him and called him gege into this unyielding person!

What else could Tan Yue say other than “okay”?

Chasing someone was truly difficult.

The next few days passed uneventfully.

Although the work at the café was tiring, the benefits were good. Song Linchu also received a tip of 1200 yuan, acknowledging his excellent performance that month.

This 1200 yuan came just in time, as Song Linchu’s meal card balance was running low. The money he had on him had been used to pay off last month’s installment for brushes and tools, leaving him facing the dilemma of not being able to afford even a 2 yuan cabbage.

Due to the relatively small amount, the store manager referred to the money as a bonus. He had no doubts and happily intended to treat the manager and others to a late-night snack. However, for some unknown reason, the store manager refused with a terrified expression.

So Song Linchu had no choice but to give up.

He had a preliminary idea for the sketch he would give to Tan Yue, but he hadn’t found the time to work on it yet, so the draft was still pending.

While Song Linchu’s life was fulfilling, Tan Yue, on the other hand, was not doing as well.

In his eyes, he and Song Linchu were in the honeymoon phase of their relationship. But now, after being reborn into this time period, the situation was not as rosy. Besides, with the addition of WeChat, even contacting him required restraint.

Furthermore, Song Linchu had just started university at this time and had numerous pursuers. He had been confessed to so many times that he had become numb to it.

Moreover, Song Linchu’s mind was solely focused on studying and making money. He had no thoughts about dating whatsoever. If someone were to ask him out, they would probably receive a response like, “Men would slow down my money-making speed,” and he would just tell them to leave.

After holding back for a few days, Tan Yue couldn’t take it anymore and came up with a brilliant idea.

That evening, while Song Linchu was rushing to finish the sketch before lights out, his phone vibrated.

Amidst his busy schedule, Song Linchu glanced at the notification and saw “Tan Yue has sent you a message.” He paused his pen’s movement and picked up his phone.

Tan Yue: [(Image)]

Song Linchu opened the image and his eyes lit up when he saw the content.

It was an introduction to a high-end jewelry exhibition. Although the exhibition hall wasn’t particularly large, the showcased pieces were all creations of influential figures in the jewelry industry. What’s more, the event had invited several renowned jewelry design masters to attend.

Song Linchu’s heart went crazy. He didn’t expect to have the opportunity to interact with these masters, but just being able to appreciate their works would be greatly beneficial to him.

Tan Yue: [My friend’s company is organizing this. Would you like to go?]

Little Songlin: [QAQ]

Little Songlin: [Can I? Wouldn’t it be troublesome?]

He knew that high-end jewelry exhibitions like this were usually not open to the public. They were meant for wealthy ladies and the daughters of affluent families. If ordinary people like them were to attend, wouldn’t it diminish the exhibition’s prestige?

Tan Yue: [No, it’s just a matter of making arrangements.]

Tan Yue: [It will also give you inspiration for designing the lapel pin for me.]

So it was for the lapel pin. Song Linchu was hesitant at first, but with Tan Yue’s words, he immediately felt relieved.

Little Songlin: [Alright.]

Little Songlin: [Thank you, Mr. Tan!]

Tan Yue gazed at the three words “Mr. Tan” in the chatbox, wondering when they would eventually change to “gege.”

Nevertheless, he had successfully taken the first step, and becoming “gege” or “husband” was just a matter of time.

When Song Linchu goes to the art exhibition, he could arrange for the designers to find a way to communicate with him, just like last time when he forgot about time.

He would not be able to take the subway again.

And then he would appear and take him back home.

It would be perfect if the car broke down halfway…

Perfect, it was truly perfect.

Tan Yue gave himself a mental thumbs up for his scheme.

With the trap set and successful, Tan Yue happily took a picture of the night scene that was witnessing how he would win his lover and posted it on his Moments.

He hardly ever posted anything on his Moments, but this particular update immediately garnered a slew of likes, all from business partners.

Tan Yue didn’t care whether these people liked or not, but there was someone he cared about who hadn’t appeared on the long list of likes.

After taking a shower and laying on the bed, he still didn’t see Song Linchu giving him a like.

That person did check Moments. When they were together, it was his habit to check it before going to sleep.

Could it be that he was still awake?

But at this time, their university should have cut off the internet and power.

With such thoughts in mind, Tan Yue couldn’t help but tap into Song Linchu’s Moments, only to see a single horizontal line with nothing below it.

Tan Yue was dumbfounded for a moment, and then it struck him—Song Linchu had blocked him from viewing his Moments!