signingbooks Chapter 145 Moral Blackmail
Chapter 145 Moral Blackmail
What really broke Lin Wei's nerves was that she came across a viral video in the afternoon.
A blogger holding a camera is excitedly introducing something to the lens.
"Family members, if you make a purchase at the vegan breakfast shop, you can get a 5 yuan coupon for Hoshino Tea House, which is located across the street from the shop."
"I've checked these milk teas for you. The tea base is clean, the milk is rich and creamy, and every single one is delicious. Boss Chen's careful selection was definitely the right choice!"
After saying that, the blogger raised a cup of oolong milk tea.
"The beautiful milk tea shop manager said this is Boss Chen's favorite flavor!"
"If you want to try it, hurry up and get some! Most importantly, even without coupons, the price is still great, so it's worth a try!"
The comment section was filled with the same message:
"I didn't expect such a handsome guy to drink milk tea!"
"You can't go wrong buying from Boss Chen; it's guaranteed to taste great!"
"Go for it! I want to drink the same milk tea that the handsome guy drinks!"
"Boss Chen should recommend a few more shops; just drinking milk tea isn't enough to fill you up!"
Looking at the sparse customer flow in her store and the new product poster on the glass door that hadn't been taken down yet, Lin Wei's nails almost dug into her palms.
On what grounds?
Shouldn't all this traffic belong to her?
If I hadn't spent a lot of money to hire Sister Tian, how could Sister Tian have met Chen Yuan?
How could I possibly go and check out this run-down breakfast shop!
Most importantly, if they're going to cooperate, why should Chen Yuan choose to cooperate with that blond-haired girl instead of his ex-wife?
Even if you're divorced, you're still bound by a hundred days of marriage.
Now that he's better, shouldn't he lend a hand?
Thinking of this, Lin Wei felt a tightness in her chest.
She grabbed her phone and dialed the number she knew by heart.
As soon as the call connected, without even exchanging pleasantries, Lin Wei spoke extremely quickly and in a particularly sharp tone.
"Chen Yuan, what do you mean?"
"I won't say anything else, but you helped promote the bubble tea shop across the street, and you've been to my shop before, so why don't you help promote mine?"
"We were husband and wife, and I'm still Youyou's biological mother. How can you help an outsider instead of me? I've always thought of you in everything."
"You repay kindness with enmity, you forget everything for a pretty face—!"
"beep……"
A soft, crisp sound.
Chen Yuan didn't say a word before the call was disconnected.
Lin Wei stood there, holding her phone, stunned.
Two seconds later, she was so angry that she was trembling all over. She slammed her phone onto the bar counter, and the screen instantly cracked like a spider web.
"Good! Chen Yuan! You're amazing! You're really capable!"
Her chest heaved violently, and her eyes were red; it was hard to tell whether she was angry or aggrieved.
Xiao Nan, the only young employee in the store, is wiping cups.
She witnessed the whole thing.
I don't know if it was out of sympathy for Lin Wei or worry about my own future.
She gently bit her lip, put down the rag, and mustered up her courage to speak.
"Sister Wei, actually, Brother Chen probably really couldn't respond to your tone just now."
"What do you know, you unmarried little brat?" Lin Wei glared at the other person, annoyed.
Xiao Nan's voice wasn't loud, but her thoughts were very clear.
"Although I'm not married, I've watched Brother Chen's videos, and my... my younger brother has also queued up at his shop twice."
"I've noticed that Brother Chen is the type of person who responds better to gentle persuasion than force. If you immediately turn hostile and try to use moral blackmail, he'll definitely think that you're still the same as before, only wanting to take without giving back."
"I think if you really want his help, you should lower your stance a little and talk to him nicely."
Xiao Nan sincerely offered suggestions to the other party.
"I don't think Brother Chen is the kind of heartless person. You have to be nice to him, and he'll definitely agree."
Lin Wei was panting, she had been holding back her anger ever since.
When Xiao Nan said that she had "turned her back" and "morally blackmailed" Chen Yuan, her eyes looked like she wanted to devour him.
But after the other party finished speaking...
Surprisingly, her anger subsided.
She suddenly realized that confronting him head-on would only completely block her path. Chen Yuan was no longer the "husband" who would compromise no matter what she did.
Now that Chen Yuan is her ex-husband, she can no longer treat him the way she used to.
Xiao Nan regretted her words afterward and lowered her head, waiting to be scolded.
Seeing the other person's trembling appearance, Lin Wei breathed a sigh of relief and spoke softly.
"You're right. Business at the store hasn't been good these past few days, so I'm a bit stressed and anxious. What you just said is very true; I should try a different approach."
Xiao Nan was a little surprised when she heard this, but then smiled.
"Sister Wei is truly magnanimous and has a great spirit; most people can't compare to you."
"Alright, stop with the nice things. Go wash that shaker and make me a cup of milk tea to cool me down."
Xiao Nan agreed.
Lin Wei picked up her phone, took a deep breath, practiced her facial expressions several times in front of the screen, then adjusted her breathing to make her voice softer and even more gentle.
Dial the phone again.
First time.
It's over.
Second time.
I won't answer.
The third time.
The phone rang for more than ten seconds before it was answered.
Lin Wei was afraid the other party would hang up again, so she lowered her voice, slowed her speech, and spoke very gently.
"Chen Yuan, don't hang up yet, I have something to tell you."
"I'm sorry, I was in a rush just now and spoke without thinking. Please don't take it to heart. Don't you know me?"
"Yes, that's right, you're absolutely right."
"Actually, I didn't come to you today to pressure you. It's just that business at the store hasn't been picking up, and I'm getting anxious. Seeing you promoting other people's products makes me feel uneasy."
On the other end of the phone.
Chen Yuan was watering the flowers in the yard.
The voice from the other end grew gentler with each sentence, so gentle it sent chills down your spine.
"I recently changed my fresh milk supplier, and the tea base is also brewed by myself, so it's absolutely clean and delicious."
"Please help me out, for Youyou's sake, can you help me this once? If I make money, it'll be good for both of us, right? I can also pay you back sooner."
Chen Yuan: ...I'm a little scared.
Lin Wei's tone became so soft, so roundabout, and she even skillfully brought up the child.
This set off alarm bells in Chen Yuan's mind.
However, Chen Yuan, who was also very familiar with the other party's character, also understood the other party's thoughts very well.
This is not a genuine reflection; it is more like a tactical bowing down after weighing the pros and cons.
The goal is to leverage the current popularity Chen Yuan brings, and the benefits he can offer the other party.
If she fails to meet Lin Wei's expectations, this gentle demeanor will vanish without a trace.
After the other party finished speaking.
After about half a minute, Chen Yuan finally spoke.
"Lin Wei".
"I can't help you, you should find someone else."