Sorry, it's a different price to be a stand-in

When he woke up, Lin Zhinan felt like he was holding a stove in his arms.

Staring blankly, he reached out to touch the remote control of the air conditioner, but he pinched it on something soft, which made him jump suddenly in fright, almost falling off the bed.

"...Don't go to bed early in the morning, what are you doing?" Lu Yunqi frowned and sat up, rubbing his forehead that was sore from Lin Zhinan's scratch, hissing, and found that his fingers were faintly stained with blood.

The word "Chuan" on Lu Yunqi's brow deepened, "Why are you still scratching people?!"

"I didn't expect Boss Lu to have a habit of crawling on the bed in the middle of the night!" Lin Zhinan was shocked by his fright, and his tone was naturally impolite.

"Tsk," Lu Yunqi looked up and down the rigid pajamas on Lin Zhinan's body, and resentfully said, "It's unlucky for anyone to see you in the morning!"

After speaking, he got out of bed and left quickly.

Lin Zhinan was left staring blankly at the direction Lu Yunqi was leaving for a while.

Thinking that Chen Xing was still at home, Lin Zhinan went downstairs half an hour before breakfast, bought a few croissants from the kitchen and threw them into the induction cooker, and heated up a glass of milk.

Just as he was leaning on the counter to read the morning news, a fragrant figure walked into the kitchen.

With a click, the kitchen door locked.

Lin Zhinan looked up and saw a somewhat familiar face.

"Teacher Chen." Lin Zhinan greeted first, with a smile on his face.

As far as the current situation of being under the enemy's back, he doesn't want to conflict with Lu Yunqi's little lover, if anything happens, he will be the one who suffers.

To be a bed partner to this extent is considered as the best of humanity, Lin Zhinan thought with a wry smile.

Chen Xing was not surprised when she saw Lin Zhinan, but walked over gracefully. The close-fitting silk pajamas outlined a thin and petite figure, which had a special flavor.

It really looks good, Lin Zhinan praised it from the bottom of his heart, and glanced at himself calmly.

A rigid and old-fashioned commuter outfit looks unappetizing.

Chen Xing came over with a smile, and stood still in front of Lin Zhinan, with his hands folded on his chest, even if he was smiling, he still had a sense of superiority.

"Teacher Chen is coming to have breakfast too?" Coincidentally, the microwave oven beeped, and Lin Zhinan quickly turned around and bent down to take the croissant out of the microwave.

The aroma of chocolate spread in the kitchen immediately, Lin Zhinan motioned Chen Xing to taste it.

Chen Xing shook her head, "It's still not necessary."

Seeing that Lin Zhinan started to eat without any grudges, Chen Xing said lightly: "Director Lin is really in a good mood, he's already approaching the city, and he's still in the mood for breakfast..."

When soldiers are approaching the city, he knows how to use words.Lin Zhinan didn't speak, and still ate the croissant on his own.

"I didn't expect that Director Lin, who looks so noble, would bow his head for money." Chen Xing changed his tone of persuasion, trying to express sympathy, "To be honest, when I saw you here, I was really scared , but thinking that Director Lin would not let go of even a small opportunity to be a backup, how could he miss such a lucrative deal?"

"We... are just connected by fate..."

This word is new, it is the first time Lin Zhinan heard someone say that he is "connected with the same destiny".

Lin Zhinan bent his eyes and looked at Chen Xing, thinking that this little star was interesting.

Seeing Lin Zhinan put down Ke Song, Chen Xing knew that he was listening to her speech seriously, and her voice became louder, "I came to you, actually, to discuss the future with you."

Good guy, another chuunibha who is full of future.

Lin Zhinan propped his chin, tilted his head, motioning for him to continue.

"Do you know...Mr. Lu's secret?" Chen Xing leaned close to Lin Zhinan's ear and asked in a mysterious voice.

Lin Zhinan glanced at him and shook his head blankly.

Chen Xing blinked slyly, and then leaned closer to Lin Zhinan, "Mr. Lu has a boy he likes very, very much. I saw a photo of that boy in Mr. Lu's cell phone. Mr. Lu has been looking for that boy. stand-in."

"How do you know?" Lin Zhinan paused, and then said, "I mean... Lu Yunqi used you as a substitute?"

Chen Xing looked at Lin Zhinan strangely, and frowned, "Aren't you the same? I think you look more like that boy, but...you look healthier than him."

Hearing this, Lin Zhinan unconsciously clenched the edge of the sink with his hands hidden behind his back.

Lin Zhinan has heard this sentence countless times in the past 30 years, and he always engraves it in his heart every time.

Because he knew that those people were looking at Lin Ning through himself.

It is because of my health that I have to take on the task of raising my younger brother since I was a child, and I have to be humble in every way, don't talk too much, and have the value of being used.

Lin Zhinan knew from a young age that everyone liked his younger brother who was sick but smart and beautiful, and everyone looked down on his healthy but ordinary self.

Whether it's the adoptive father or Lu Yunqi.

"... What else do you see?" Lin Zhinan pulled out a smile.

Chen Xing twirled her hair around her ears, carefully observed Lin Zhinan's appearance, and nodded thoughtfully, "That's right, you look more like that person, I said why Mr. Lu hasn't looked for me recently, so it turns out I found a more similar..."

These words made Lin Zhinan laugh instead, "When you act as a stand-in...wouldn't you feel uncomfortable?"

Chen Xing lowered her eyes, pursed her lips, and said after a while, "So what if you're not happy? He's my benefactor, so you can just give me the money, and it's too expensive to talk about relationships. Do you think he really likes me?"

It's really not easy to be able to watch so much at such a young age, Lin Zhinan suddenly felt that the little star in front of him was not a pure idiot.

"I came out to hang out when I was a teenager. Mr. Lu is the fourth person I follow. I thought I could live with him for the rest of my life if I fought for it. This is great. Only after seeing you did I understand that life is all nonsense... ..." There was a lot of helplessness in Chen Xing's voice, his shoulders slumped, and his expression was listless.

Lin Zhinan smiled, "So what do you want to negotiate with me for?"

Chen Xing pouted, "I just want to get along with you in peace, at least before my contract expires. I just want resources, so don't fight with me."

"That's not possible..." Lin Zhinan answered casually, waved his hand, and picked up the croissant again, "Have some?"

Seeing that he didn't take his words seriously at all, Chen Xing pushed Croissant away angrily, twisted his waist, and left the kitchen with a rattling sound.

Lin Zhinan watched him leave with a smile, and patted the residue on his hand casually.

After simply eating breakfast, he held the key and walked out of the villa through the side door.

Before taking two steps, Lin Zhinan bumped into Lu Yunqi who was playing with the old dog in the garden.

The scene of one person and one dog playing and fighting was very harmonious. Lin Zhinan didn't want to disturb them, but the old dog rushed over in a few steps and jumped into Lin Zhinan's arms.

"...Haha... It's okay, it's itchy, hey..." Lin Zhinan put his hands on his chest to block, but he still hugged the old dog the moment he rushed up, reluctant to let it fall.

Fortunately, Lu Yunqi came over in time and took the old dog by the rope, so it calmed down.

"Going to work?" Lu Yunqi glanced at the car keys in Lin Zhinan's hand.

"En." Lin Zhinan's smile gradually disappeared, and he suddenly thought of what Chen Xing said just now.

Lu Yunqi ignored Chen Xing because he looked more like Lin Ning. If Lu Yunqi could get Lin Ning, would he give up on him without hesitation one day?

The imaginary situation made Lin Zhinan breathless.

He clearly realized again that he was once again Lin Ning's substitute.

Seeing Lin Zhinan not talking, Lu Yunqi was also a little embarrassed. He remembered seeing the medicine on Lin Zhinan's bedside last night, and opened his mouth to ask about his condition, but felt that this was too direct, so he changed the subject, "Xiaoning, he..."

Lin Zhinan's right brain felt like a needle prick again, he tried to adjust his breathing to look more natural, "Xiao Ning is fine now, do you want to see him?"

"No need." Lu Yunqi flatly declined Lin Zhinan's invitation.

Lin Zhinan took this as Lu Yunqi's reunion with a broken mirror, feeling timid and at a loss, so he nodded, said yes softly, and walked towards his car.

He really didn't have the strength to deal with Lu Yunqi's mood looking at another person through himself.