Chapter 63 Perilous Dialogue
Guo Baoming’s gaze fell on Lin Fan as he spoke, marking the real beginning of what could be likened to a banquet set by Xiang Yu.
This direct mention of the matter would surely elicit a reaction from Lin Fan—if he showed no response, there must be something amiss, yet if he reacted violently, he might provoke even bigger issues.
"It’s... all in the past... We broke up a few days ago... maybe because she found what she was looking for."
Lin Fan clenched his fists but did not look into Guo Baoming’s eyes. Seeing this reaction, however, a smile crept onto Guo Baoming’s face, "First, I had no idea she was your girlfriend at the time, or else, with so many women around, one less wouldn’t have mattered. But clearly, the reason for your breakup must have been due to me. Nonetheless, I don’t feel like I owe you anything. On the contrary, I think you should be thanking me."
"You’re right, Mayor Guo," Lin Fan conceded. "If she can be lured away, it proves she’s not worth pining over. Even if it hadn’t been you, it would’ve been someone else who made the move. Indeed, you helped me get rid of a good-for-nothing. I really should thank you!"
Lin Fan raised his head, his complex gaze meeting Guo Baoming’s, who responded with a hint of amusement.
"You’re clearly holding back some resentment, but I’m not flaunting anything in front of you. Nor am I trying to pull rank to pressure you. Think about it, wasn’t it after your breakup that you got the chance for this transfer? Looking at the past few days, despite losing a host girlfriend, you’ve gained so many beauties. Doesn’t that seem like a good deal?"
"A good deal?"
Lin Fan’s eye carried a puzzled light, sensing an ulterior meaning in Guo Baoming’s words.
"Of course. I’m aware that you’re currently dating Chu Shihan from the Human Resources Department. And this Chu Shiyuan sent from above happens to be her older sister. Without that connection, how could you have possibly been transferred? Out of all Old Zhu’s chess pieces, there’s not a single one with less clout than you. What he’s truly interested in is the Chu Family’s power at the higher levels, so don’t be too grateful for his kindness."