Turns out I Was the CEO's White Moonlight [Rebirth] - Chapter 12

The sender of this text message was Fu Jianyi.

It was truly a case of having all the right conditions timing, location, and human factors as if even the heavens were helping this guy.

Shen Yelin quickly scanned the content of the message, while on the other end of the phone, Mrs. Ji had already keenly sensed his hesitation. She chuckled and said, “Is your schedule a bit tight? If you’re busy, we can always reschedule. After all, your career comes first. I understand you have a packed schedule, unlike Wencheng.”

“My apologies,” Shen Yelin replied. “I’ll definitely pay a visit when I have the time.”

“Alright, alright, alright.”

Mrs. Ji’s cheerful voice faded away on the other end of the line. Shen Yelin hesitated for a moment, about to send a reply to Fu Jianyi, when his phone suddenly rang again. This time, it was Shen Xuan calling.

“Brother!” she shouted excitedly into the phone. “I want to go to that private club!!! Please say yes!”

“…” Shen Yelin fell silent for a moment before asking, “How did you find out about it?”

The matter of going to the mountain villa to escape the heat had only been mentioned to him by Fu Jianyi. How could Shen Xuan have found out about something that had just happened half a minute ago? Could it be that Fu Jianyi had already extended his reach to Shen Xuan, planning to get close to her?

Shen Yelin felt that Fu Jianyi was indeed capable of doing such a thing, which made him frown slightly in displeasure.

Shen Xuan, completely unsuspecting, said, “Well, it’s been so hot lately, and I really want to go out and have some fun. Yaoyao told me about this place, but she said it’s only open to private members. She only got in once because of her family’s connections, and she could only ask on my behalf. But guess what? As soon as they heard my name, they immediately said I could go as long as you agreed! And I could go anytime I wanted! Isn’t that amazing?”

Shen Yelin finally understood: this fool had been used by someone and was still happily oblivious to it.

Hopeless.

He rubbed his forehead and said, “Can’t you just stay in an air-conditioned room? Don’t cause trouble for me.”

“Brother, how can you live such a boring life!?” Shen Xuan complained. “This is called enjoying life, understand? Getting closer to nature, staying in an air-conditioned room all day, how dull!”

Shen Yelin: “…” Fine.

He sighed, told Shen Xuan he understood, and received an elated compliment from her in return. Then, he dialed Fu Jianyi’s number and calmly said, “My sister has troubled you.”

“No trouble at all, just a small matter.”

Fu Jianyi was clearly in a good mood, letting out a low chuckle that sounded like the rich tones of a cello. “It was just a small investment project I casually put money into, not really expecting to make a profit. It’s an honor that your sister took a liking to the place and is willing to grace it with her presence. Since I have nothing better to do, I thought I’d invite you along, fulfilling the promise I made last time.”

He paused briefly. “So, are you free this weekend, Mr. Shen?”

Given Shen Xuan’s intelligence and emotional quotient, letting her go alone would undoubtedly result in her being completely fooled by Fu Jianyi, and she might even end up betraying him. Shen Yelin thought for a moment, not wanting to agree too readily and let the other party grasp his weakness. He deliberately paused for a long time before saying, “I don’t have any plans for now.”

“Since there are no other plans, why not join us?” Fu Jianyi said. “I’m sure your sister would be delighted.”

“If there are no other arrangements by then,” Shen Yelin replied coolly, “I’ll consider it. Thank you.”

He felt an uncomfortable sense that the rhythm of the conversation was being controlled by this man, which unsettled him.

Yet this subtle, almost imperceptible resistance seemed to please the other party. Fu Jianyi chuckled again, appearing quite pleased as he said to Shen Yelin, “Then I’ll await your response, Mr. Shen. The location might be a bit remote. If your people aren’t familiar with the route, I can send a car to pick you and your sister up.”

“Hmm.”

“Well then,” the other concluded, “see you then.”

Shen Yelin hung up the phone.

In the blink of an eye, the day of the appointment with Fu Jianyi arrived.

A day before their departure, Fu Jianyi had already sent the location. The place was indeed remote, so Shen Yelin didn’t stand on ceremony and directly took the car Fu Jianyi had proactively sent, arriving at the designated spot with Shen Xuan.

When Shen Yelin stepped out of the car, Fu Jianyi was already waiting at the entrance to greet them.

Today, he was dressed in relatively casual attire a loose-fitting shirt paired with light-colored trousers, which effectively softened the sharp, shrewd aura his features often conveyed. He appeared even more gentle and refined, the kind of style that easily won favor with women.

It wasn’t overly flashy, yet it ensured he never seemed ordinary.

It had to be said that he had a keen sense of how far he could push Shen Yelin’s tolerance.

He first politely greeted Shen Xuan, charming her until her eyes sparkled with delight, before turning to Shen Yelin beside her. “Mr. Shen, it’s been a while.”

Shen Yelin closed the car door and responded with a faint “Hmm.”

He walked over, pulled aside the dazed Shen Xuan, who had been thoroughly charmed by Fu Jianyi, and said, “This is Mr. Fu from Yue Lin. Be a bit more composed and try not to cause any trouble.”

Fu Jianyi laughed upon hearing this. “How could she? Your sister is absolutely delightful.” Then, turning to Shen Xuan, he added, “Miss Shen, there’s no need to be reserved. Just treat this place as if it were your own home. If you don’t mind, you can call me Brother Jianyi. After all, Mr. Shen and I aren’t that far apart in age. Addressing each other so formally feels too distant.”

” What do you think?” He looked at Shen Yelin. “Mr. Shen shouldn’t have any objections, right?”

With things put this way, refusing would have been impolite to Fu Jianyi. Shen Yelin gave a slight nod, approving the questioning look Shen Xuan sent his way. Then, he said to Fu Jianyi, “Just call me by my name.”

He understood the principle: when you accept favors, you lose the right to complain.

Sure enough, upon hearing this response, Fu Jianyi lowered his eyes and chuckled softly. Then, enunciating clearly, he said, “Yelin.”

His voice was low, carrying an elegant magnetism that made the two syllables sound tender and affectionate, as if brimming with boundless emotion. If it were any other young woman, hearing her name spoken like this might have made her fall hopelessly in love with him.

Unfortunately, the person standing before him was Shen Yelin. He seemed naturally immune to sweet talk, and upon hearing Fu Jianyi call his name, he merely lifted his eyelashes impassively. “Jianyi.”

The response was uttered with a calm indifference, as if the person before him were just an ordinary, everyday occurrence casual and natural. Yet, it was precisely this ordinary, light call that hooked Fu Jianyi’s heart like a barb, making his breath catch slightly and his steps halt in place.

He stared at Shen Yelin, who stood just a few steps away, his gaze gradually deepening.

Shen Yelin himself was like a renowned and precious black tea before witnessing it firsthand, one might think others exaggerated its qualities. Only by handling it with one’s own hands and tasting its flavor could one truly appreciate its lingering aftertaste.

And then, one would fall deeply into it, unable to struggle free.

Just like him now, who had intended to seize this rare opportunity to stir the other’s heartstrings. Little did he expect that Shen Yelin’s simple two words would instead send tremors through his own heart, a sudden tingling sensation spreading to his fingertips, almost making him lose control of his emotions.

Noticing the pause in his steps, Shen Yelin also retracted the leg he had been about to step forward with and turned back to look at him.

“Is there a problem?” Shen Yelin asked.

Fu Jianyi gazed at his eyes, which appeared somewhat pale under the sunlight, and smiled gently. “It’s nothing.”

He truly had nothing to say.

It was just that he had suddenly realized… perhaps he loved the person before him more deeply than he had imagined.

Shen Yelin watched the slight curve at the corner of Fu Jianyi’s lips and frowned almost imperceptibly.

However, before he could ponder it further, Fu Jianyi had already taken the initiative to catch up. Addressing both him and Shen Xuan, he said, “Let’s head to the rooms arranged for you first, drop off your luggage, and tidy up a bit. Then, I’ll take you around to explore the area. When it’s time for meals, we’ll come back on schedule, eat, and continue afterward.”

Shen Yelin had no objections to this. “Thank you for the trouble. Just arrange it as you see fit.”

He was here to accompany them for fun, after all. He had no particular thoughts about where to go. Having Fu Jianyi, the investor, as their guide was naturally the best option.

Fu Jianyi smiled again. “It’s no trouble at all. It’s mainly because the chef here is quite skilled, and I wanted you to try his cooking. Otherwise, hiring someone at such a high cost only to let their talents go to waste would be a shame.”

After saying this, he walked ahead to lead the way for the two, casually offering explanations as they went.

Of course, this “them” was primarily directed at Shen Xuan.

If he hadn’t long since detected the well-concealed intentions in Fu Jianyi’s gaze, Shen Yelin might have almost believed that he had come along this time to accompany Shen Xuan on a blind date. Fortunately, while Fu Jianyi’s type was quite popular among women, Shen Xuan was completely immune to it, so Shen Yelin didn’t need to worry about her.

Thinking about it carefully, even someone like Ji Wencheng a charming playboy who thrived everywhere had hit a wall with her. In a way, the saying “birds of a feather flock together” still held some truth.

Shen Yelin’s thoughts drifted idly until Shen Xuan, walking ahead, suddenly turned back. Clicking her high heels, she walked back to him with a spirited expression and said, “Brother, hurry up a bit, will you?”

Without waiting for Shen Yelin to respond, she blinked and lowered her voice. “Are you in a bad mood?”

This question made Shen Yelin look up.

He glanced sideways at Fu Jianyi, who was smiling silently in the distance as if he hadn’t heard Shen Xuan’s words at all, and his expression remained unchanged as he asked, “Why do you think I’m in a bad mood? Who told you that?”

“Huh, isn’t it true?” Shen Xuan looked surprised. “Brother Wencheng called me a few days ago and said he had an argument with you, and you two have been in a cold war lately. He asked me to keep an eye on you and take you out to relax.”

Ji Wencheng? Asking Shen Xuan to help him?

Shen Yelin felt his brow twitch, almost laughing in disbelief at those words.