Chapter 80.3 “Do I need some replenishment? You’ll find out in the future.”

Xu Zhixin also smiled with mixed emotions, and finally looked at Ji Lin, “Lawyer Ji, I’m sorry for causing trouble to you and Jinguang Electronics before. I was confused and selfish at that time. I’m really sorry, and thank you for your enlightening criticism at that time. Looking back now, you were right. I was too selfish, and I really let the company down…”

At this point, Xu Zhixin remembered something and sighed with relief, “But I have a small patent design in these few months that is very useful for Jinguang Electronics. The technical department there is also interested in negotiating with me to purchase the exclusive right to use the patent. Although they didn’t offer the highest price, I decided to sell it to them.”

Xu Zhixin lowered his voice and said, “I was too harsh on the company before, especially causing a lot of trouble for the personnel department. I can only say that I also want to alleviate my guilt in this way and compensate the company. In the future, we will all be in the same industry and see each other often, and I can finally stand up straight and be a decent person.”

Ji Lin had been cold and expressionless all along, but facing Xu Zhixin’s sudden apology, he was somewhat surprised and at a loss for how to handle the situation. He glanced at Bai Dduanduan, seeming uncertain about how to proceed. He had never had such a gentle encounter with the opposing party in his usual role as a company representative.

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As Xu Zhixin spoke, he glanced at Ji Lin again and then at the hand that Bai Duan Duan was still holding. He finally noticed, in surprise, that Bai Duan Duan and Ji Lin had been holding hands all along.

So he smiled and looked at the two of them, “Bring Lawyer Ji along too, I’ll save two seats for you.”

…

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After Xu Zhixin left, Bai DuanDuan and Ji Lin entered his office together. Bai DuanDuan sat down casually on Ji Lin’s office sofa and took out the envelope that Xu Zhixin had just given her.

Bai DuanDuan was actually quite surprised by Xu Zhixin’s appearance. “I didn’t expect him to return my money.”

She counted the amount of money in the envelope. Xu Zhixin not only returned the loan, but also included the lawyer fees that she had returned to him earlier, along with a thousand yuan in interest. It was a very courteous and sincere repayment.

Since he saw Xu Zhixin earlier, Ji Lin had been pursing his lips, as if he was thinking about something. He was even more surprised than Bai DuanDuan that Xu Zhixin had returned the money.

Bai DuanDuan knew that because of his father’s situation, Ji Lin had some natural resistance towards laborers. And today’s event with Tian Mu may have further deepened his bias. Even though he knew that his views were biased, it was difficult for him to persuade himself to look at laborers more objectively because of his experience with the case.

This attitude did not actually affect Ji Lin’s professionalism, but Bai DuanDuan still hoped that he would change his perspective. She didn’t want Ji Lin’s life to always be filled with dark and heavy things. She hoped he could also see the good side of laborers and, while seeing the shadows, also see the sunshine.

“You see, even though laborers like Tian Mu can be very outrageous and selfish, just like how Xu Zhixin used to completely disregard the well-being of the company, many laborers might seem stupid and evil, but not everyone stays the same forever. Laborers are living people, and like all people, they have good and bad sides, and they can change. Yes, they can be selfish, but many times they’re not that bad.” Bai Duan Duan looked at Ji Lin and continued, “Look at Xu Zhixin, he has changed for the better.”

Ji Lin didn’t argue, so Bai Duan Duan followed up, “So sometimes, we should put aside our preconceived notions. Even if laborers are terrible, we should give them a chance. Maybe they’re not that bad, and during labor disputes, it’s not necessary to completely oppose them and the company.”

“Xu Zhixin was driven to a bad place by life, but his nature wasn’t that bad. Now that he has a patent invention, he immediately thought of compensating the company. Even though Jin Guang Electronics didn’t offer the best price, he still chose to cooperate with them.”

Bai Duan Duan smiled, “I still believe that most laborers are kind and simple, and most laborers are in a vulnerable position and need legal assistance and protection.”

Bai Duan Duan looked at Ji Lin gently, and didn’t say anything more. But she believed that Ji Lin knew –

She still wanted to believe that this world was more beautiful.

After a long silence, Bai Duan Duan finally heard Ji Lin’s voice.

He said, “Mmm.”

He just looked at Bai DuanDuan like that and said, “I will try to slowly change my view on laborers, but I am not doing it based on believing in them, I am doing it because I believe in you. Because you believe, I want to believe too.”

Upon hearing this, Bai DuanDuan naturally felt excited, but soon she remembered something else.

Bai DuanDuan blinked and looked at Ji Lin, “Ji Lin, did you think I was stupid when I lent money to Xu Zhixin?”

Ji Lin remained silent.

Bai Duandan sighed, “You did think I was stupid at that time.”

“…”

Ji Lin couldn’t deny his previous thoughts and didn’t want to lie, so he tried to make up for it by saying, “You were cute when you were being silly.”

Bai DuanDuan couldn’t help but mutter, “What’s wrong with you? Don’t you know you can lie?”

Ji Lin moved his gaze away awkwardly, “I don’t want to lie to you.”

Well, Bai DuanDuan thought, this trash straight man is quite straightforward with his words and it’s quite cute…

Unfortunately, this trashy straight man, Ji Lin, didn’t really understand the phrase “stop while you’re ahead.” Seeing a hint of a smile on Bai DuanDuan’s face, he probably thought his confession was fantastic, and continued to say, “I just think you’re too easy to deceive.”

“…”

Fortunately, before Bai DuanDuan could grab his face, Ji Lin added, “I still need to keep an eye on you in the future, otherwise the money you earn won’t be enough for others to deceive you.” He spoke with a hint of emotion, then took Bai Duandan’s hand and gently stroked her fingers, looking into her eyes with a gentle gaze. “But if you’re not easy to deceive, I might not be able to win you over.”

Bai DuanDuan couldn’t help but lean in and kiss Ji Lin’s eye.

Ji Lin immediately blushed at this, feeling a little uncomfortable. “We’re in the office,” he said.

This man is sometimes too innocent.

Bai DuanDuan didn’t mind at all. “What’s wrong with being in the office? Do you think all your subordinates are innocent?” She murmured, “We were just discussing the case seriously in the office. Do you know how Wang Fangfang and Yang Fan plotted against us behind the scenes?”

“They time us every day, noting the exact time we enter and exit the office. One time, I only stayed inside for less than ten minutes before coming out. Yang Fan said, ‘Ji Lin, you’re too fast! Maybe we should give you some deer antler to replenish your stamina…..’ You see, those who have lustful thoughts will always see everything through that lens. Even if we’re working seriously in the office, those people outside don’t know how many episodes they’ve written about us. And even if we kiss, what does it matter…”

The rest of the words were cut off abruptly because Ji Lin had already leaned in aggressively, covering her mouth fiercely.

After a deep kiss, Ji Lin held the breathless Bai Dandian and chuckled lowly, “Ten minutes? Ten minutes is really not enough.”

His voice was low and alluring, completely different from his usual calm and reserved demeanor. The warm breath sprayed onto Bai Dandian’s neck and shoulders, making her heart race.

But Ji Lin seemed unsatisfied and kissed Bai Duan again, his gaze slightly aggressive. He leaned close to her ear and said in a low, deliberate tone, “Do I need some replenishment? You’ll find out in the future.”

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[Short Theatre]

Ji Lin: Yang Fan, you’ve lost your year-end bonus.

Yang Fan: ??? I refuse!! Why?!

Ji Lin: Weren’t you going to buy deer antler for me? I just deducted it from your year-end bonus. Thank you.

Yang Fan: ???

The next day, with a sore back and aching waist, Duan Duan muttered to herself: “Trash Yang Fan, take this!” and punched him.

Yang Fan: ??? I got my bonus deducted and got punched. What’s going on with you two?