Fated Love

Chapter 6: In Between Coffees

Eight years ago,  when Zhong Lin joined Tai Chen Group, he only thought of paying his gratitude to the Dijun family. When Dong Hua and him were both orphaned from the same tragedy years ago, it was Dong Hua who took him in and made him his Chief Advisor. But his job was more than of business matters, he was one of Dong Hua's trusted confidante and friend. 

"I'll do everything in my power to serve and protect Tai Chen Group and Dong Hua Dijun at the cost of my life, from this day until my last breathe."

Zhong Lin kowtowed in front of the younger Dong Hua, who has taken control of the family business. "You and I grew up together, you don't need to stand on ceremony. You are a brother."

Despite Dong Hua's words, Xhong Lin maintained his reverie and respect for the young man. He stood by his side at all times. In return, Dong Hua had put his full faith and trust in him. If there's a situation regarding work and Dong Hua is occupied with another matter, he would let Zhong Lin be in-charge of it. 

Never in his wildest dreams that Zhong Lin would be where he is today. Zhong Lin has been prepared for strategic meetings, investment conference, stock biddings, and press briefings regarding Tai Chen's businesses. But having a press conference regarding Dong Hua's personal affairs was not what he imagined. 

This was the first in Tai Chen's history that he had to conduct a press statement. Dong Hua never cared about rumors be it real or just a word of mouth especially if it was personal affairs like relationships. 

"Zhong Lin," Si Ming dip his head. "The media press is now waiting for you."

Zhong Lin, took a glance at the piled magazines and newspapers in front of him. One weekend turned into chaos. 

"You have to prepare yourself for more of these." Si Ming smirked and handed him a coffee.

"I know." He took a sip and set it down. "I'm conflicted about this whole fiasco. I'm glad that other than the stoic facade, Dijun has, he still has a heart. Yet this will be a domino effect."

"Tai Chen is strong to withstand some setbacks and it would be for a long time. I'd wager, even in the next life, Tai Chen will remain a strong and powerful business." 

"Lah!" Si Ming and Zhong Lin turned their heads at the doorway, Lian Song was grinning at them. "Zhong Lin, you worry over a grain of salt. Let Dong Hua enjoy his late teenage stage."

Si Ming who was drinking his coffee, coughed up as his eyes widen at the brazen comment Lian Song gave. 

"Dijun would never act like a petulant child." Si Ming said.

"Aiyoo." Lian Song shook his head. "Do you want me to take you down the memory lane?"

Zhong Lin was confused. Does Dong Hua Dijun like that?

"I would love to, Zhong Lin," The VP added. "but the press is waiting for you. And if you're curious, I'd love to have some coffee with you." He winked at hi

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"Good morning, this is Su Xi Wan, reporting live from Tai Chen Group's head office. A press briefing is currently taking place with regards to the CEO and Chairman of Tai Chen Group's  Dong Hua Dijun addressing the events from Saturday's Annual Red Charity Gala. Following the incident were the rumors that TCE's Chairman and the heiress of  Qing Qiu Group's Bai Fengjiu were both seen inside the latter's family estate, comfortably cozy with each other. As weeks ago, it was also widely speculated that the two of them were seen in Hong Kong where photos of them being intimate ran around the social media." The news reporter paused briefly as she was listening into her earpiece. "Oh. This just in. Dong Hua Dijun and Bai Fengjiu were involved in the Red Charity Gala kidnapping attempt. Chief Advisor Zhong Lin has taken the stage."