ng Wanning, as the only person in the room who is naturally in love with Chen Cheng, even though she had just t Liu Zhiya for the first ti, still spoke up: "Miss Liu, let’s all calm down a bit. Brother Cheng is still injured, let’s not worry him."
"I’ll head over first." She maintained her usual grace and bowed slightly.
After several people took their seats, it was only the Liu sisters and Su Liya who were still standing.
None of the girls at the table dared to move their chopsticks until Chen Cheng said "eat", and then they all picked up their chopsticks in unison.
The three standing looked towards the table.
Su Liya bit her lower lip tightly, her eyes rimd with red, filled with grievance and unwillingness.
She was both angry at Liu Zhiya’s appearance for disturbing her psychological balance and annoyed at herself for the impulsive behavior she had shown in front of Chen Cheng.
But looking at Chen Cheng’s side profile, weary yet still resolute, she eventually softened, stealthily glancing at the Liu sisters, seeing them also hesitant, then slightly bowing her head and slowly walking towards the table, murmuring softly: "I understand... I just think it’s unfair..."
Her tone lost so of the stubbornness from before, and was now more childlike.
Liu Zhiying, now cald down, also understood that Chen Cheng’s words had given them a way out, but it was also a reprimand and a protection.
She said to the sowhat flustered Liu Zhiya beside her, "Xiao Ya, let’s go over."
"Okay."
Liu Zhiya, also with the help of Liu Zhiying, ca over and sat down.
Seven won, sitting around the sa table because of one man, created an atmosphere as oppressive as the low hanging clouds before a storm.
Xia Yubing, seated beside Chen Cheng, took in all of this.
As the oldest one present, she spoke up, "Miss Liu, what happened to your leg?"
Liu Zhiying pursed her lips and shared the story of her car accident from a while ago, "I was originally beyond saving, or even if I were to be treated desperately, it would have left with lasting complications, but Brother Cheng used all his resources to save , to help recover."
"Mm-hm!" Liu Zhiya also nodded, "Back then, we couldn’t produce the surgery fee ourselves, all I had was..."
She paused for a mont, feeling she shouldn’t let others know of her initial decision, she changed her words, "All I had was to turn to Brother Cheng for help."
"So, it was Brother Cheng who saved my sister, and also saved ."
The two sisters looked at each other, Liu Zhiying continued: "Brother Cheng has never asked us to do anything, our fondness for him, our willingness to stay with him, it’s not out of gratitude, it’s genuine feeling."
Chen Cheng waved his hand, "Let’s not talk about the past."
Everyone finally understood, after listening to the Liu sisters’ story, why these two outstanding girls were so devoted to Chen Cheng.
After hearing this, Xia Yubing felt an additional respect for Chen Cheng in her heart.
She said softly, "Brother Cheng is a man of deep affection and loyalty. It’s also your good fortune to have t him."
Tong Jialu had always been curious about the won around Chen Cheng, and now, hearing the story of the Liu sisters, it felt like she was watching an exciting TV drama.
She couldn’t help but interject: "Doesn’t that make Brother Cheng your life-saving benefactor? You must repay him well!"
ng Wanning slightly furrowed her brows, her gaze shuttling back and forth between the Liu sisters and Chen Cheng, feeling a surge of complex emotions.
Even though she was in a romantic relationship with Chen Cheng, she had always felt that she hadn’t fully entered his world.
At this mont, seeing these two girls who had been given a new lease on life because of Chen Cheng, she couldn’t help feeling moved.
She said: "Brother Cheng is always like this, silently giving to those around him, yet never asking for anything in return."
i Xiang also resonated with the story, whispering: "Why is Brother Cheng so good to everyone..."
Su Liya, initially still imrsed in her emotions, couldn’t help being touched after hearing the story of the Liu sisters.
There was a ti when she too was trapped in fear and despair.
It was Chen Cheng who helped her escape the danger and gave her a new life.
She looked up at Liu Zhiya, who was sitting across the round table, then glanced around the table, took a deep breath, and stood up.
All eyes turned to her, wondering what this pampered princess from a young age was about to do.
"I’ve heard about Sister Xiao Bing and Sister Xiao Lu’s choices," Su Liya began:
"I’m most familiar with Sister i Xiang’s story, Sister Xiao Ning, not so much."
"Now I know about the two of you too."
She looked again at the two identical faces, "But I was also saved by uncle, if not for him, I probably..."
"I like Uncle, very much, extrely much!"
Su Liya’s words beca more and more intense, she even choked up a bit.
"That ti..."
Chen Cheng knew that among these won, only Su Liya’s story must not be exposed, or she could possibly be treated differently.
He handed over a glass of water, "Li Ya’s issue is quite complex, I will tell each of you privately in the future."
"Anyway, I am doing well now, and I won’t leave Uncle!" Su Liya also ca back to her senses and sat down.
Chen Cheng looked around at the seven won who had gathered together because of him, feeling a flood of emotions.
He knew that each person had their own story, their own thoughts.
And he had beco the bond that connected them.
"Alright,"
Chen Cheng said in a calm tone: "I know my relationships with each of you are very complex. I don’t expect you all to get along perfectly with one another, but I hope that you won’t start conflicts over trifles."
He paused, "Each of you is an independent individual, soone that I, Chen Cheng, treat with sincerity."
"So, maintain your own natures, just as before, to , that’s the best care."
"And I will treat each of you fairly."
The room fell silent for a mont.
Xia Yubing was the first to break the silence, raising her glass, "Chen Cheng is right."
"He is a husband, also Brother Cheng, as well as Uncle, and Grandfather."
She spoke with emotion: "Since we’ve all chosen this path, to follow such a person, we must have confidence, believing that he can balance things out and take care of each of our feelings."
"Not causing trouble for him is the biggest help we can give."
Tong Jialu also raised her glass, "Sister is right! We must all be good and listen to Brother Cheng!"
ng Wanning smiled gently, "Grandfather, rest assured, we will all be fine."
i Xiang nodded vigorously, "Hey! I understand now!"
Liu Zhiying and Liu Zhiya looked at each other, then raised their glasses, saying in unison, "Brother Cheng, we trust you."
Su Liya looked at everyone, her eyes starting to redden once more, she sniffled and choked up as she spoke, "Uncle, I’m sorry, I was too immature before. I’ll behave from now on and won’t cause you any more trouble."
She pleaded playfully, "Can you forgive one more ti, please~?"
Chen Cheng: "What should you do then?"
Su Liya quickly got the hint and approached the Liu sisters, "Sister Xiao Ying, Sister Xiao Ya, I’m sorry for being so impulsive before and having prejudices against you. In fact, I’ve always envied you, envied that you have such good sisters who support each other and advance and retreat together..."
"I grew up alone since I was young, without a father’s love... without a mother... or any siblings..."
Liu Zhiying and Liu Zhiya were also sowhat touched. Liu Zhiying took Su Liya’s hand, saying gently, "Li Ya, we should be the ones apologizing to you..."
Liu Zhiya picked up the thread, "Then from now on, can I greet you when I see you at school?"
"Of course! After all, you’re still my senior!"
Su Liya sniffled, "We all like Uncle, it’s our shared secret! It’s what connects us!"
"Yes!"
Seeing this scene, Chen Cheng also felt much more at ease in his heart.
He picked up the chopsticks and said with a smile, "Co on, let’s continue eating, the beef is getting overcooked."
"Yeah~"
"Brother Cheng, try this..."
"Grandfather, have so fishballs."
"Have a piece of fish, it’s very tender."
Chen Cheng didn’t expect to receive such treatnt after getting injured by accident, "Alright alright, you guys eat too. If it’s not enough, we can add more."
"Eh?" He looked at Xiao Ya and Xiao Ying, "Why aren’t you two eating?"
"We don’t seem to have bowls or chopsticks..."
ng Wanning stood up quickly, "I’ll get them, I know where they are."
Just as she stood up, another figure approached outside the window, "Grandfather, it looks like soone’s coming."
Everyone turned their gaze.
"Is it Sister Xiao Er coming back?"
"What shall we do?"
"Yes! Think of sothing quick!"
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