Chapter 6: Chapter 6 On the Bus Chapter 6: Chapter 6 On the Bus People do not truly share each other’s joys and sorrows.
Chen Cheng, waiting outside the bank, watches the bustling crowd, his heart a tumultuous mix of emotions, indescribable as a bottle of assorted flavors overturned.
Just yesterday, he had been acutely aware of the coolness of human relations, finding borrowing money as difficult as reaching the heavens.
Yet, Xiao ier’s generous assistance caught him completely off guard—100,000 yuan, easily obtained, without interest, repaynt requirents, or even an IOU.
Chen Cheng did so rough calculations, according to the rules of making money from money, compounding interest, he would be able to earn an outright profit of 330,000 yuan in just one month after the money hit his account.
Translated into an average daily wage, that would be a lofty inco of 10,000 yuan per day!
Even Chen Cheng himself was shocked by this crude thod of calculating compound interest.
“Xiao Cheng, the money has been transferred; check later if it has been deposited.”
Xiao ier’s voice interrupted his thoughts.
She walked out of the bank, a small bag slung over her shoulder, its tallic strap gleaming in the sunlight, standing out against her plain black tee, creating a vivid O/O shape.
“You’ve been a great help, Sister ier,” Chen Cheng offered her a bottle of water.
Xiao ier took the water, “You’re too polite.
Your grandpa was so good to , it’s only right for to look after you on his behalf.
He used his connections to help get my license.
When troublemakers ca calling, he’d quell them with just a glance.”
She paused, then added, “So you see, you don’t need to thank .”
“I’ll repay you as soon as I can,” Chen Cheng said again.
“No hurry, take your ti earning the money.”
Chen Cheng asked jokingly, “What if I can’t pay it back?”
“That would an you’ve really hit a rough patch,” Xiao ier leaned forward, resting her hand on his shoulder, “If you truly can’t repay it, then co to ; I’ll take care of you for life.”
Chen Cheng laughed heartily, “Sister ier, I’ll rember what you said.
But what if I beco rich?
Then I can’t co anymore?”
“If you beco rich, I’d be thrilled for you!” Xiao ier’s eyes crinkled with her smile, shaking like the boughs of a blossoming tree.
A deep sense of gratitude surged in Chen Cheng’s heart.
Xiao ier’s kindness to him went beyond what kinship offered; perhaps even relatives might find it difficult to match her generosity.
“However, you must rember one thing,” Xiao ier suddenly said seriously.
Chen Cheng replied earnestly, “I will always rember your kindness.”
Xiao ier shook her head with a smile, “Once you repay the money, make sure to get the IOU back.
Settle your debts and then live a steady life; that’s better than anything else!”
“Alright.
I’ve got it.”
“Are you going there right after this?” Xiao ier asked, sipping her water.
Chen Cheng pondered for a mont, “I should first go to my rental place and move my stuff out.”
“You’re letting her and her daughter have the apartnt?”
Chen Cheng’s eyebrows lifted, “The lease expires tomorrow.
Now that we’ve broken up, I see no point in renewing it.”
Xiao ier gave a thumbs up, “Well done!
I always knew you were clever since you were little, Xiao Cheng; you certainly won’t let yourself be taken advantage of!”
Turning her head, she wondered, “What about the security deposit?”
“After I collect my things, I’ll ssage the landlord to inspect the apartnt, then get my deposit back.” A cunning glint flashed in Chen Cheng’s eyes, “This advantage, definitely cannot let Zhang Qianqian take the slightest bit more!”
Hearing this, Xiao ier’s laughter grew even brighter, “And here I thought you were always Mr.
Nice Guy!”
“Hey, it’s not bad to be a rascal once in a while, right?”
“That’s hardly rascally behavior,” Xiao ier gave Chen Cheng a playful glare.
“Then what am I?”
Xiao ier took two steps back, looked Zhang Qianqian up and down, and teased, “Dressed so prim and proper, speaking so elegantly.
I bet you’re nothing but a beast in sheep’s clothing!”
“Hahaha, what if I turn into a beastman when I see the moonlight, then what?”
Xiao ier made a scissor gesture with her hand, “Snip snip!”
Chen Cheng feigned shock, “Isn’t that a bit too harsh?”
Xiao ier’s eyes sparkled, casting a gentle water-like tenderness around Chen Cheng, “Just kidding, how could I bear to?”
She checked the ti, “Enough teasing, let’s go, I’ll help you move.”
“Ah?
ier-jie, how could I impose on you like this?”
“What’s there to impose?
You’re a guy, probably not great at packing, right?
What if you forget sothing?
Wouldn’t you have to go back again?”
Xiao ier urged, “Co on, I’m here today to help you.”
Chen Cheng took out his phone, “It’s restricted driving day today, let’s take a cab over.”
“Why take a cab?
It’s just a few stops away.
You’re in debt now, you need to save where you can.”
Xiao ier thought for Chen Cheng, “We’re empty-handed on the way there, but we can take a cab on the way back.”
“But we can’t just leg it, right?” Chen Cheng asked with a smile.
Xiao ier pointed to the number 30 bus that had just arrived at the station, “See, there it is!”
After saying that, she twisted the cap on tightly and jogged towards the platform, “Hurry up, or we’ll have to wait another 7 minutes for the next one!”
Chen Cheng couldn’t refute and ran after her with a smile.
The bus was quite crowded, with Chen Cheng and Xiao ier moving one in front of the other through the aisle.
Finally finding a spot to stand near the back door, the sudden start of the bus caused everyone to lurch backward instinctively.
Xiao ier, with her petite fra and only 163 cm in height, found it sowhat difficult to reach the handrail.
With this jolt, she almost lost her balance.
Chen Cheng, quick as a flash, grabbed her arm and pulled gently, and in an instant, she was standing stably against him.
He could clearly feel the softness against his chest, as well as the faint breaths.
Looking down, Xiao ier’s fair swan neck was already flushed with red.
Chen Cheng let go, patting his solid biceps, “ier-jie, hold on here, it’s steady.”
“Mhm.”
Xiao ier softly responded, but before she could hold onto him, another series of sudden decelerations ca.
She swayed once again.
Chen Cheng didn’t hesitate to wrap his arm around her slender waist.
Her curvy figure, accentuated by the tight jeans, pressed firmly against Chen Cheng.
In the gap between her slightly rolled-up T-shirt and the edge of her jeans, a swath of snow-white soft skin was exposed.
Chen Cheng’s thumb inadvertently slid over it, causing Xiao ier’s cheeks to turn as red as ripe apples, too embarrassed to even lift her gaze.
In this confined space, the atmosphere beca decidedly ambiguous and awkward.
She tried to remain composed, but her body’s reactions betrayed her.
Chen Cheng’s heartbeat sped up involuntarily, feeling Xiao ier trembling slightly against him.
“Does the driver have a cramp in his leg today?
Why are the brakes so jerky?” Chen Cheng tried to keep his voice light, without letting go.
“I think so too, it’s usually not like this…” Xiao ier dared not breathe heavily, keeping her abdon tight, completely lacking her usual carefree deanor from the shop.
Feeling the heat from the hand on her back, she suddenly looked up at Chen Cheng, eyes flickering with complex emotions.
“What’s wrong, ier-jie?” Chen Cheng looked down at her.
Xiao ier’s brows furrowed, “Xiao Cheng, are you transforming?”
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