On the other side, Big Tank—decked out in a suit and built like a walking mountain—was glued to Evan Lin’s side, spitting everywhere as he chattered nonstop, his words flying faster than his drool.
Evan Lin strolled along unhurriedly, looking for all the world like a student being hounded by some desperate salesman.
"You know them?"
Max Xu squinted, and since his eyes were already narrow, now they were practically just slits—like a line drawn on paper.
"I know them."
Chloe Cheng bit her lip, struggling to contain her frustration.
Now, whenever she saw Evan Lin, a fire blazed deep in her chest.
Back then, Chloe Cheng and Chen Dian were basically dating. But after Evan Lin showed up, Chloe's mom had to swallow her pride and apologize to Evan's mom, Joy Zheng. Since then, Chen Dian avoided Chloe like the plague.
Whenever Chloe saw Director Chen, the usually friendly man would praise her and encourage her to hang out with Chen Dian. But ever since that incident, Director Chen only treated her with cold professionalism, or just ignored her altogether, clearly wanting to avoid trouble.
Chloe tried to grill Chen Dian for answers, but he kept his mouth shut. All he'd admit was that his dad beat him up after that day, and since then, he's been totally subdued—never arrogant again.
In her heart, Chloe blamed Evan Lin for ruining her life.
"Don't tell me he's your ex-boyfriend?"
Max Xu gave a playful smile, his eyes narrowed even further.
Chloe Cheng suddenly clung to Max Xu's arm, clearly putting on a show for Evan Lin.
Back in middle school, Evan Lin practically worshipped Chloe Cheng.
All his effort got him nothing but Chloe's fake friendliness. In the end, he was humiliated and forced to leave for Minghai City.
"Ex-boyfriend?"
Chloe flashed a confident smile. Hearing Max Xu, she lowered her voice and sneered, 'He doesn't even qualify!'
As soon as Chloe finished, Max Xu immediately got the message.
He puffed out his chest, grinning like he'd just won a prize.