Rivals of Rebirth

Chapter 59 Chaos

Han Jin leaned in to kiss him, and Zheng Jue tried to avoid it, but he found himself unable to move. Han Jin's slightly chilly lips touched his cheek, and suddenly, Zheng Jue realized how much he missed this feeling. Han Jin's kiss seemed to unlock something deep within him, and desires that were hidden in his heart rushed to the surface.

Zheng Jue held Han Jin tightly around the waist and kissed him passionately on the lips. He traced his hand along Han Jin's waistline, and the sensation was so intoxicating that Zheng Jue couldn't resist. Han Jin teasingly leaned close to Zheng Jue's ear and whispered, "Zheng Jue, how can you leave me looking like this?"

Gritting his teeth, Zheng Jue tightened his embrace and murmured, "What do you want by coming here?"

Han Jin pushed Zheng Jue onto the bed, standing before him and raising an eyebrow playfully, he asked, "What do you think?" He then leaned down and nibbled on Zheng Jue's earlobe.

Unable to resist Han Jin's teasing, Zheng Jue simply hugged him tightly and pressed Han Jin down on the bed, sternly saying in his ear, "You forced me into this!"

Han Jin couldn't help but laugh, "Yes, yes, I forced you. Zheng Sheng, you are the purest person I've ever met."

Annoyed, Zheng Jue bit his lip and scolded, "Shut up!" His frustration evident.

Han Jin chuckled softly, holding Zheng Jue's back tightly, with fiery emotions filling his chest, rendering him speechless.

**

After everything was over, Han Jin almost lost all his strength. He lay on top of Zheng Jue, unable to utter a single word.

Zheng Jue lifted his hand to touch Han Jin's sweaty forehead, feeling a sense of tranquility. The threat from Han Zizhang and the difficulties of reality seemed to fade away at this moment, leaving only the person lying beside him.

Han Jin rubbed his head against Zheng Jue's palm and smiled, saying, "How do you feel now? Can you still leave me?"

Zheng Jue smirked slightly, "What are you so proud of?"

Han Jin raised his head and looked at Zheng Jue with excitement in his eyes, "The fact that you can't leave me is enough to make me proud for a lifetime."

Zheng Jue leaned down to kiss the corner of Han Jin's mouth and whispered, "Your father talked to me."

Han Jin's face instantly turned unpleasant, and he tightly held Zheng Jue's hand, asking in a low voice, "What did he say to you?"

Zheng Jue smiled and gently freed himself from Han Jin's embrace. He picked up a glass of water from the bedside and took a sip before speaking, "Why are you so worried? With my current position, dealing with your father is manageable. However, from now on, we both need to maintain a low profile."

Han Jin's expression still looked grim, but he held back the frustration in his chest in front of Zheng Jue and whispered, "He didn't say anything too harsh, did he?"

Lowering his head, Zheng Jue kissed Han Jin's cheek and smiled, "Don't worry about me. Your father is dominant, so you should think about how to persuade him."

Han Jin remained low-spirited and replied softly, "He can't be persuaded. Only when I truly control the Han Group, can we have a chance to be together."

Zheng Jue looked at Han Jin, unable to discern his facial expression, but felt that his tone was somewhat odd. However, as an outsider, he didn't want to intervene in Han's family matters and chose to remain silent.

The room fell into an awkward silence for a moment. Han Jin seemed to have realized something and suddenly lifted his head, smiling at Zheng Jue, he said, "Rest assured, I won't let anything unexpected happen to you or your company."

Zheng Jue smirked slightly, kissed Han Jin's bright eyes, and said, "I know."

Han Jin's eyes instantly lit up.

**

At 3 o'clock in the early morning, Han Jin left Zheng Jue's apartment. Zheng Jue saw him off at the door and watched him drive away before going back inside.

Back in his room, Zheng Jue found that he couldn't sleep. Han Jin had completely integrated into his life, and he couldn't turn back now. Perhaps choosing to be with Han Jin was the boldest decision of his life, but he felt it was also the right one.

Looking at the night scene outside the window, he suddenly smiled. Life is indeed interesting. Just a while ago, they were in such an awkward situation, but now they have become what they are.

However, with their growing intimacy, Zheng Jue also began to feel uncertain. He realized that he couldn't fully understand Han Jin anymore. Despite being closer in their relationship, there seemed to be an insurmountable barrier between them.

Previously, no matter whether Han Jin was angry or happy, he seemed like an open book to Zheng Jue, but now things were different. Since their reunion, Zheng Jue found himself unable to read Han Jin anymore, sensing a growing distance between them.

Zheng Jue let out a deep sigh and covered his eyes with his hand, feeling a bit helpless. Regardless of the situation, things had already reached this point, and there was no turning back.

He closed his eyes tightly, not wanting to delve deeper into this matter, fearing that there might be something wrong between them.

**

The next morning, Zheng Jue arrived at the company early. Just as he reached the entrance, he saw Zhou Cheng'an's car pulling up downstairs. Zhou Cheng'an got out of the car when he saw Zheng Jue approaching.

Seeing a smile on Zheng Jue's face, Zhou Cheng'an greeted him warmly, "Zheng-sheng, I was just about to come find you."

Zheng Jue knew Zhou Cheng'an's purpose and didn't inquire further, saying, "Let's talk inside."

They both entered Zheng Jue's office, and Zhou Cheng'an felt somewhat awkward. They had a less than pleasant parting the last time they met, and now it had only been a few days since then. Zhou Cheng'an wasn't one to have thick skin.

Sensing Zhou Cheng'an's discomfort, Zheng Jue didn't press him and initiated the conversation, "Zhou-shao, what brings you here today?"

Zhou Cheng'an smiled awkwardly and asked in a gentle tone, "Zheng-sheng, how have you been these past few days?"

Zheng Jue smirked, "Thank you for your concern. I'm fine."

As a close friend of Han Jin, Zhou Cheng'an came to show his care, and Zheng Jue appreciated it.

Zhou Cheng'an felt somewhat guilty. It was his suggestion that Zheng Jue should talk to Han Jin, and now this was the result. He felt partially responsible, but he couldn't understand what had happened between them, why Zheng Jue suddenly wanted to leave, and why Han Jin had acted so recklessly.

Seeing Zhou Cheng'an's conflicted expression, Zheng Jue could roughly guess his thoughts and smiled, "Zhou-shao, you don't need to worry about these things. My relationship with Han Jin has nothing to do with you, so you don't need to have any other thoughts."

Relieved by Zheng Jue's response, Zhou Cheng'an finally felt at ease. Zheng Jue was not the type to tolerate anyone hurting him, and if he could talk so calmly now, it probably meant that there were no significant disputes between him and Han Jin.

Zhou Cheng'an smiled slightly and said warmly, "In that case, I can rest assured. Zheng-sheng, you won't abandon your work in this city from now on, right?"

Zheng Jue raised an eyebrow. It seemed like it was about work after all. The cooperation with the Zhou family had almost been completed, but the deal with Han Zizhang had given him a much bigger opportunity, and the Zhou family should be interested in that.

"What do you mean, Zhou-shao? With our relationship, you can just speak your mind," Zheng Jue calmly replied.

Zhou Cheng'an couldn't gauge Zheng Jue's true feelings, so he continued, "Zheng-sheng, our last collaboration was very successful, and we made a lot of money. This city is big, but there are many people, and everyone is eyeing the same piece. If you want to set up a big stall, it's impossible to do it alone."

Zheng Jue understood this point as well. The business competition here was fiercer than anywhere else, and cooperation was more likely to succeed than confrontation.

"Zhou-shao, Master Han helped me with the land at Yuhe Bay. If we're going to cooperate, we can't bypass the Han Group. And with your involvement, it might not be feasible. It seems the temple might be too small to accommodate us all," Zheng Jue straightforwardly stated. Business was just business.

Zhou Cheng'an looked at Zheng Jue and suddenly smiled, "Zheng-sheng, you misunderstood. I'm not interested in the land at Yuhe Bay. I want to cooperate with you on the downtown shopping mall you own. It happens to be adjacent to one of Zhou's shopping malls. Both of these malls have limited capacity, and even if they become profitable in the future, they won't be able to accommodate many people. My idea is, why don't we unite and build a connecting skybridge between the two malls, increase the capacity, and eliminate the need for competition? It's a win-win cooperation that benefits everyone."

Zheng Jue was slightly surprised by this proposal. While the Zhou family was well-known for its success in real estate, he had never heard of them venturing into shopping mall construction. Zhou Cheng'an's sudden move caught him off guard.

"Why is Zhou-shao suddenly interested in shopping malls?" Zheng Jue folded his legs, speaking with a serious tone.

Seeing Zheng Jue's reaction, Zhou Cheng'an knew he was suspicious and hurriedly explained, "Zheng-sheng, please don't misunderstand. You should be aware of Zhou's situation. I'll be honest with you about the property. My father returned from abroad three months ago. If I want to establish myself in the Zhou family, I need to do something. They've handed over that struggling mall to me, and I must find a way to solve the problem."

Zhou Cheng'an's father?

Zheng Jue furrowed his brow slightly. In his previous life, he had a deep impression of Zhou Cheng'an's grandfather, but he hadn't heard much about Zhou Cheng'an's father, who was said to have been overseeing Zhou's overseas market. He had returned now?

Zheng Jue glanced at Zhou Cheng'an. In this life, Zhou Cheng'an's position in the Zhou family seemed more secure. The rumors about his relationship with his father weren't positive, and it seemed his father might be afraid that Zhou Cheng'an would eventually replace him, prompting his return.

Zheng Jue smiled faintly, "Oh? Mr. Zhou has returned?" He stood up and picked up a water glass from the table, lowering his eyes, "In that case, we can discuss it. Zhou-shao, it's too late today. Come back tomorrow, and we can talk in detail."

Zhou Cheng'an's eyes lit up with a smile. He knew Zheng Jue would agree. The location of that place was right in front of Han Group's shopping mall. Zheng Jue was such a determined person; he wouldn't leave his destiny in someone else's hands.