"Pot? What pot?"
"Of course, the mutton hot pot~!"
On the other side, inside the MPV.
Shulin crossed her arms in front of her chest, her bright eyes fixed on Chen Cheng, and she coldly asked, "What do you an?"
Chen Cheng moved closer, feigning ignorance, "What do you an, ’what do you an’?"
"i Xiang not leaving, what does that an?"
Chen Cheng placed his hand on Shulin’s leg, "It ans just what it looks like."
Shulin, clearly still angry, brushed Chen Cheng’s hand away, "Don’t touch ."
"Wow, haven’t seen each other for just a few days, and I’m not allowed to touch now?" Chen Cheng leaned back in the seat, bringing his face close to Shulin’s neck, "And you even sprayed my favorite perfu, Little Blue Orchid."
"Stop sweet-talking here."
Shulin pushed Chen Cheng’s face away, her eyes and eyebrows filled with annoyance, "Bringing her back, just let this matter go."
"But, what does it an for you to let her stay at your place?"
Shulin continued, "Just got rid of ng Wanning, and now Hoshino Mika has moved in?"
"Jealous again?"
"No."
Chen Cheng sat up straight, "Then, why don’t you move in too."
"What?!"
Chen Cheng pinched Shulin’s chin, "If you move in, wouldn’t you be happy?"
Shulin flicked Chen Cheng’s hand away, "Really think that your quadrangle is the Forbidden City? Who cares to stay there..."
Before she could finish, Shulin’s mouth was silenced.
There was symbolic resistance and rejection at first, but within three seconds, Shulin gave up resisting, her hands unconsciously wrapping around Chen Cheng’s neck.
Inside the car, the fragrance of Little Blue Orchid filled the air, mixed with their slightly rapid breathing.
This kiss carried a bit of punishnt, as well as a hint of long-suppressed desire.
Shulin’s response made Chen Cheng more unrestrained.
When the kiss ended, Shulin’s face was flushed, her eyes dazed.
She breathed lightly, her tone slightly coquettish, "You... you really are..."
Chen Cheng looked at Shulin’s shy expression, a triumphant smile curling on his lips.
He pinched Shulin’s cheeks again, "Not angry anymore?"
"Is this your way of apologizing?" Shulin glared at Chen Cheng resentfully, "You’re getting more and more domineering."
Chen Cheng laughed heartily, and let go, "I’ll handle it, don’t worry."
Shulin took a deep breath, trying to calm her chaotic heartbeat.
She knew she had fallen into Chen Cheng’s tender trap once again.
"You better keep your word."
She pushed Chen Cheng away, straightening her clothes, "I want to see just how many won you’re going to find."
"No matter how many, none can compare even one ten-thousandth to Sister Lin."
Chen Cheng said, helping Shulin straighten her disheveled collar, his fingertips inadvertently brushing over her smooth swan neck, leaving a faint tingling sensation.
Shulin subtly dodged his touch, her tone feigning calmness, "Don’t start with that, your sweet nothings have made my ears callous."
Though she said this, her heart felt as sweet as honey.
Chen Cheng just smiled, saying nothing more.
He knew, although Shulin’s words were tough, deep down she still enjoyed his closeness.
Shulin took out her lipstick, reapplying her makeup, "How do you plan to convince Xiao Er? She thinks i Xiang is here for a tour."
"Just tell the truth." Chen Cheng answered, "I never lie to her."
Shulin turned her head, "What about ?"
"When have I ever lied to you?" Chen Cheng drew closer again, but this ti Shulin dodged, "Stop it, I might not let you out of the car later."
The two gazed quietly at each other for a few seconds, the atmosphere inside the car turning ambiguous.
"Really letting go?" Chen Cheng deliberately asked.
"I have plenty of ti."
After Shulin finished her makeup, she and Chen Cheng got out of the car.
To cover up the lie, she had the driver drive the MPV away, and she and Chen Cheng entered Wanbao Hall one after the other.
i Xiang, who was sitting at the tea table by the door, stood up imdiately upon seeing them.
She initially wanted to run over and hold onto Chen Cheng, but then thought better of it given the place, and stopped herself.
This was also a new environnt that i Xiang needed to adapt to.
Chen Cheng scanned the hall, saw Xiao ier’s back, and went straight to her, covering her eyes from behind.
"Ah~!" After a coquettish cry, Xiao ier playfully scolded, "You’re annoying!"
"Soone’s here! Let go!"
The custors in the store were all drawn to Xiao ier’s shout, with the most beautiful proprietress of Big Willow Tree captivating everyone with her every frown and smile.
Xiao ier turned around, gently pounding on Chen Cheng’s chest, the longing from not seeing him for many days turned into a phrase, "You, always bullying ."
Chen Cheng held her tiny fists, "Besides , who else dares to bully you?"
"No more, no more~" Xiao ier broke free, "Stop joking."
Only then did Chen Cheng let go of his hand, "I’m hungry."
"Okay!"
Both Wen Shulin and i Xiang saw this scene, they both understood that Xiao ier was Chen Cheng’s "legitimate" partner.
Although i Xiang felt a bit sour, she didn’t show it.
She understood the relationship between Chen Cheng and Xiao ier, and also knew her own place in this ho. She ca here for Chen Cheng, satisfied as long as she could be by his side.
Wen Shulin looked even lonelier.
She had always known her place in Chen Cheng’s heart, and knew that there was no future between them.
However, she couldn’t help but fantasize, even with a little bit of hope, she was willing to cling to it tightly.
"The boss is back~"
Following Zhao Ling’s shout, the employees of Wanbao Hall turned their heads toward Chen Cheng.
Chen Cheng waved his hand with a smile, "There are gifts for everyone~ Co and get them from Sister Er after closing!"
"Thank you, boss!"
Xiao ier also started smiling, "You’re always full of surprises! Let’s go, don’t let the custors wait too long."
After saying that, she also called over to Wen Shulin and i Xiang who were standing nearby, "Sister Lin, i Xiang, over here~"
The four entered a private room, a bronze pot already placed on the table.
i Xiang was obviously seeing this contraption for the first ti, "What’s this?"
Chen Cheng explained with a smile, "This is old Beijing’s copper pot for hotpot, try it later, you’ll love it!"
"It looks really delicious!" i Xiang rubbed her hands excitedly.
Xiao ier brought over a bottle of Wuliangye, "Sister Lin, would you like a drink?"
Wen Shulin nodded, "A drink."
"Sister Er, I’ll try so too." i Xiang volunteered eagerly.
"This is strong liquor, different from what you’re used to." Xiao ier responsibly said, "I’ve prepared sake for you..."
i Xiang shook her head, "It’s okay, I’ll try it!"
"Really can drink?"
"Yes!"
Once the seasoning was adjusted, at topped up, and drinks poured, Chen Cheng’s "welco dinner" started simply but genuinely.
And by his side were, for him, three exceedingly important won.
Only ng Wanning was missing, otherwise they could have played a full table of Mahjong.
Xiao ier raised her glass first, "Welco i Xiang to Beijing again!"
"Thank you, Sister Er." i Xiang held her glass.
"Also welco Xiaocheng back ho."
Chen Cheng held his glass with one hand, "When did you beco so polite."
Wen Shulin also raised hers, "Mr. Chen, pleasure doing business."
The four clinked glasses, and as the sharp white liquor hit the throat, i Xiang couldn’t help but cough a few tis.
"Are you okay? Drink so water!" Xiao ier quickly said.
"I’m fine, I’m fine..." Tears were wrapping i Xiang’s eyes, unclear whether they were from the coughing or sothing on her mind.
After a few sips of water, she felt a bit relieved.
"Have so at." Xiao ier personally swished so for i Xiang, asking, "i Xiang, how long are you staying this ti?"
i Xiang seriously answered, "Sister Er, I’m not leaving."
The chopsticks in the copper pot noticeably paused, and Wen Shulin quietly picked up her glass, taking another sip.
"Not leaving?" Xiao ier blinked, "You an to stay here?"
i Xiang nodded heavily, "Yes! Staying here."
"That’s great!" Xiao ier surprisingly gave an answer beyond Wen Shulin’s expectation, "I have a new friend then!"
"Really? Sister Er."
Xiao ier put the mutton into i Xiang’s bowl, saying, "Really! I haven’t had many friends since I ca to Beijing. Sister Lin is one, and there’s another sister, I’ll introduce you next ti, her na is ng Wanning, a Beijing Opera singer, she’s amazing!"
She looked at i Xiang happily, "If you consider a friend..."
i Xiang nodded repeatedly, "Willing, willing!"
Chen Cheng glanced at Wen Shulin.
Though he didn’t speak, Wen Shulin understood the aning in his eyes: "See, that’s just her nature."
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