Chapter 112 - Bastard Child

Dad seems to treat him even better than he treats me His attitude towards him, too Mengyao said with a slight frown.

I know! Especially how Uncle Chu wanted the two of you getting along with each other And that bit about you and him being the same age, too Dont you think thats a bit intimate? Yushu analyzed. Would he say something like that if Lin Yi really was just a mere follower he hired? Just take a look at how strict Uncle Chus been with your relationship with your male classmates, hed never just have a man live with us for no reason, right?

Yeah Mengyao nodded as she thought about it. It was true that her father had been a proper parent since she was small, educating her firmly that there was to be no dating before she reached eighteen. He didnt even allow her to have an outing with any boys in it

Shed just turned eighteen, but that didnt justify the sudden change in attitude- itd be way too unreasonably fast if that were the case! Mengyao simply wouldnt believe that her father would get so open minded all of a sudden and decide to put a man inside the house like that!

Something was definitely up! Mengyao wouldnt have given this more thought than just a moments confusion if Yushu hadnt brought it up- it was hard to get a clear understanding of the situation when you were in the center of it, after all. Shed attributed all of her fathers questionable actions to Lin Yi tricking him, but further analysis rendered that possibility unlikely. Her father was no normal man- he was meticulous, and intelligent! It simply didnt seem very likely that the chairman of Pengzhan Industries would just get tricked by a farmer dude like Lin Yi

That only meant that Lin Yi came here with her fathers approval The question here was: what wouldve caused her father to make a decision like that?

And Uncle Fu treats Shield Guy with respect as well Yushu said, hitting the mark. It didnt matter if Pengzhan fancied Lin Yi- he fancied quite a number of people! The elites all got in the company through his jurisdiction, and these people treated Uncle Fu with absolute, undeniable respect- even the vice-chairman of the company addressed Li Fu as Li Bro! Li Fus attitude towards Lin Yi, however, was extremely questionable The man clearly treated him the same way he treated Mengyao herself

Yeah Mengyaos frown intensified as she started having suspicions about her fathers true intentions of hiring Lin Yi What was Lin Yi..?

Yao Yao, whatever it is, whether its your dad, or Uncle Fu their attitude with Lin Yis just too intimate, its nothing like an employer-employee relationship at all!! Its like Theyre treating him as family Yushu finally decided to reveal the idea shed tucked away. It was a possibility that would devastate Mengyao, but it was something she had to do as her bestie.

Yushus analysis shot the idea into Mengyaos mind, and the possibility of it silenced her completely.

Shu You think Lin Yi might be My dads bastard child..? Mengyao said with wide open eyes as she stared at Yushu. Why else would my dad love him so much?

Wha-?!!! It was Yushus turn to be shocked- she hadnt considered that crazy possibility! Bastard?! Mengyao had to be really creative to think of something like that! A chill went down Yushus spine as she thought about it It wasnt an impossibility, but the two didnt look one bit alike! It didnt seem likely at all, what the hell was Mengyao thinking up here?

Whats wrong, Shu? Mengyao asked as she looked at the stunned Yushu, thinking that perhaps her guess mightve been a little too far-fetched. Am I wrong?

Your imaginations really something, Yao Yao Shield Guys around the same age as you and me, right? If he really was a bastard, then itd had to be before or after your dad met your mom, but does that sound possible to you? Yushu shook her head speechlessly.

Ah So Im wrong? But what other explanation is there? Mengyao said, deciding to drop her idea.

Heres what I think, Yao Yao- I think Uncle Chus trying to find you a partner!! The way things look, he probably has his mind set on Lin Yi as the only candidate at this point.. Yushu grinned playfully. Although, she did feel a bit uncomfortable inside as she said the words, for some reason.

Partner?! Mengyaos mouth gaped wide open as she stared at Yushu, obviously shocked at the notion. Shu, are you sure about this..?!

I dunno. Its just a guess. Yushu said with a shrug. But it does feel like thats the case, you know- that might just be it

Thats impossible, right? Im j-just eighteen, okay? N-no way, thats impossible... Mengyao shook her head a couple of times, blushing as she spoke. Shu, what do you think?

Well I think the two of you look pretty good as a couple! Yushu said with a laugh. Good driver, good cook, good fighter Damn, its pretty nice

No! No way!! Mengyao rejected subconsciously, surges of unstable emotions welling up inside her as she spoke. Did father really want him to be her boyfriend? Wasnt he just supposed to be a shield?!!

Though, hed be able to protect her if that were the case The scene back at the bank had given Lin Yi a very reliable image in Mengyaos eyes- her pride, however, insisted that Lin Yi was that much more of an annoyance because of that!

Even if that really were the case, the guy was always outside flirting with a variety of girls!! How could her father recognize a man such as this? It must be a misunderstanding on Shu and Mengyaos part- her father might very well have something more deep planned out.

It was a while before the two girls made it to the Bentley. Mengyao sighed softly as she seated herself at the back with Yushu. Shu, tell me- how likely do you think that guess is?

Maybe zero percent, or fifty, or a hundred Yushu said with a grin, evidently having returned to normal. Well, I guess it depends on what kind of scenario youd want it to be?

Me? I dont want it to be anything- he likes Song Lingshan, and theres that pretty girl he was with yesterday, too! Ive got nothing to do with him!! Mengyao said, her tone sour even when she was making the stuff up.

Heh heh Yushu grinned- could Mengyao actually be?

Li Fu got in after checking the car, and both Mengyao and Yushu stopped talking. Mengyaos expressions kept switching between joy and depression, and Yushu was, needless to say, quite curious about what her friend might be fantasizing about