The Female CEO's Personal Bodyguard

Chapter 20 With your salary, you can't even afford a bottle of wine.
"Xiao Lin, come and sit down."

Gu Hongtao was lukewarm towards Lin Chen, but Gu Yuexi's mother, Bai Qian, was quite enthusiastic towards Lin Chen, with a gentle smile on her face, and was very kind.

Lin Chen naturally sat next to Gu Yuexi. Wu Jiajun originally wanted to sit next to Gu Yuexi, but Wu An pulled him and he sat opposite Lin Chen.

The food was plentiful, and the wine was excellent—a 30-year-old aged Feitian wine, brought by the Wu family father and son.

As Gu Hongtao opened the bottle, he laughed and said, "Thirty years old, and it's still so well preserved. That's rare."

Wu An laughed and said, "A friend of mine is in the wine business. He has a large wine cellar and stores a lot of good wine in it every year. When I went there last time, I bought two cases. If you like the taste, Lao Gu, I'll get you some more later."

Gu Hongtao laughed and said, "If you can't even get used to such good wine, then what's the point of drinking wine at all?"

Wu An laughed heartily, "Alright, I'll get you a few boxes later."

Four men, each with a cup, about two ounces each, finished off a bottle of baijiu.

Wu Jiajun handed a glass of wine to Lin Chen, and casually asked, "I heard you were in the army before, Lin Chen?"

Lin Chen nodded: "Yes."

Wu Jiajun laughed and asked, "What branch of the military?"

"army."

Before Wu Jiajun could press for more information, Lin Chen smiled and said, "He was just an ordinary soldier. When his term was up, he retired."

Wu Jiajun chuckled and said, "You served in the army for several years and then retired. It was a waste of your time. After all, you only make a few thousand yuan a month in the army, which isn't even enough to buy a bottle of wine like this. And after you retire, you're not assigned a job. The skills you learn in the army are useless in the city. Many veterans can only work as security guards, earning three or four thousand yuan a month..."

This is mockery.

Lin Chen chuckled inwardly. This Wu Jiajun was incredibly impatient. He hadn't even had a sip of wine or a bite of food, yet he was already starting to openly and subtly put him down.

This statement is simply to show that he has a low income and that he has no ability, and that he is only good for being a security guard.

Lin Chen smiled, his expression natural, showing no embarrassment at being mocked: "Yes, I've come to Pingjiang, and I don't even know where to find a job yet."

Wu Jiajun's eyes lit up, and he asked enthusiastically, "What professional skills do you have?"

Lin Chen shook his head: "I will, these jobs won't require it."

Wu Jiajun wholeheartedly agreed: "That's right. You say you're a sharpshooter, have excellent training results, and are a great tank driver, but what use are you in the real world?"

Lin Chen chimed in, "Exactly!"

Hearing Lin Chen agree with her, Gu Yuexi was immediately annoyed. How could you let this guy show off like that? He belittled you so much, isn't that indirectly saying that I have poor taste?
If my father thinks the same way, wouldn't that force me to be with Wu Jiajun even more?
Gu Yuexi raised her foot and stepped on Lin Chen's foot, then gave him a gentle yet warning look before interrupting him, saying, "Lin Chen's medical skills are excellent. Even Wen Yu'an, one of the four famous doctors, couldn't cure Grandpa's illness. It was Lin Chen who helped him out of danger. I think that if Lin Chen opens a clinic in the future, he will definitely become famous and a renowned doctor. At that time, all those powerful and wealthy people will have to beg Lin Chen to treat their illnesses."

Gu Hongtao interrupted, "Doesn't Xiao Lin not have a medical license?"

Gu Yuexi laughed and said, "Just take the exam. Lin Chen's medical skills are so amazing, getting a certificate is a piece of cake for him."

Not wanting to be too obvious, Gu Hongtao picked up his glass and said with a smile, "Come on, everyone, let's have a drink."

As the dinner began, Gu Hongtao, intending to elevate Wu Jiajun, deliberately inquired about what Wu Jiajun had been busy with lately. Wu Jiajun then proceeded to talk about the business he had been in charge of recently, speaking with great enthusiasm and boasting to the extreme.

Lin Chen kept his head down and ate his food without saying a word or offering toasts. When others asked him to drink, he would raise his glass, put it down, and continue eating as if nothing was wrong.

Seeing this, Gu Yuexi felt indignant. She knew he wasn't very capable, but he could have at least put up a fight. Surrendering so easily made her lose face.

Even if you're just bragging, just say it. It's better than keeping quiet.

So angry!

In the blink of an eye, the two bottles of baijiu were finished, and everyone had drunk about half a jin. Wu Jiajun boasted for a long time, then looked at Gu Yuexi, whose attention seemed to be focused on Lin Chen, serving him food and pouring him wine. He couldn't help but feel even more jealous and decided to stop pretending.

"Lin Chen, there are some things I'm not sure if I should say..."

Lin Chen smiled and said, "If you're not sure, then don't say anything."

what?
Wu Jiajun opened his mouth wide, his expression momentarily blank.

Hey, shouldn't you have just gone along with what I said and said something like, "Go ahead and say it, it's nothing"?

How am I supposed to respond to that?
Wu Jiajun paused awkwardly for two seconds, then laughed and said, "Actually, this is just what I really think. Don't blame me for speaking so frankly, it's just for your own good. I just feel that you and Xiaoxi aren't a good match..."

Lin Chen smiled and said, "I think it's quite suitable. I like her, and she likes me. Isn't that enough, right, Yueyue?"

You finally pulled one on!

Gu Yuexi mentally gave Lin Chen a thumbs up and continued, "That's right, love is a matter between two people. I love him, he loves me, nothing else matters."

Wu Jiajun felt as if someone had stabbed him hard in the chest, leaving him bloodied and extremely uncomfortable and frustrated.

"But love isn't everything in life. Life is about the mundane things like food, oil, salt, soy sauce, vinegar, and tea. It's not like the novels where love makes you feel content with just water. You need money to live, lots of money."

Wu Jiajun looked at Lin Chen with pity and sympathy: "Xiao Xi has lived a privileged life since she was little. Her daily expenses are considerable. Can you afford it? Buying clothes, cosmetics, bags—not to mention, one of her bags might cost you a year's savings..."

(End of this chapter)