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Chapter 425 - 253 Tender and Smooth_2

Chapter 425: Chapter 253 Tender and Smooth_2

The last to return to the hotel were only Chen Cheng, Meng Wanning, and Chen Donghai.

"Xiao Hai, you’ve also been tired these past few days. Once the elevator doors open, you can take a break."

Chen Cheng spoke, "Just be safe, that’s all."

Chen Donghai was not escorting Chen Cheng for the first time; it was the same when they went to Japan. He clearly understood that when Chen Cheng said this, it was left to just him and Meng Wanning.

"Understood, Mr. Chen."

He handed the car key to Chen Cheng, "If you need anything, call me."

The elevator door opened.

Chen Cheng waved his hand and went back to the room with Meng Wanning.

"Chen, you really are too good to me."

As soon as they entered, Meng Wanning coquettishly said, "They are all so jealous of me!"

Chen Cheng smiled and closed the door, "Jealous of what?"

Meng Wanning buried her head into his chest, "Jealous that I have such a good boyfriend like you."

"Fool, I just want to spend more time with you." He wrapped his arms around Meng Wanning’s waist, "Here, nobody will disturb us."

Meng Wanning nodded vigorously; she understood Chen Cheng’s meaning.

"Asleep?" Chen Cheng asked intentionally.

"Ah? So early?"

Chen Cheng pointed at the watch on his wrist, "It’s almost 10 o’clock, don’t you want to sleep early and rise early?"

"That’s true."

Meng Wanning sighed, "It seems like these days with you, I’ve changed entirely."

"Changed in what way?"

"I’ve become lazy, I used to sleep on time, but now..." Meng Wanning stuck out her tongue, "I’m about to forget about time."

Chen Cheng gently scraped her nose, "Isn’t that good? Relax a bit, don’t be so tense all the time."

"But..."

Chen Cheng didn’t wait for her to finish and covered her up.

Meng Wanning closed her eyes in half rejection and half acceptance, surrendering to his gentle advances.

Soft, tender, smooth, these words fit perfectly for this docile kitten.

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"Chen..."

"Mm?"

"Be gentle..."

"Wan Wan, you’re truly beautiful..."

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...

Three days later, Beijing.

Life was like a pot of fermented sour plum drink, with sweetness in its sourness, and lingering sweetness in its aftertaste.

Meng Wanning’s eyes had gained a hint of the allure of a new bride, like a cat that had basked in sufficient spring sunlight, less capricious and more endearingly naive.

She thought back to the days in Xingyi, Chen Cheng’s tender affection was like the blooming kapok in spring, fiery and unrestrained.

But now, back to a place familiar to them both, although it’s only early autumn, she felt like a frost lined persimmon in winter, still sweet, but unable to constantly accompany Chen Cheng.

"Xiao Hai, you escort Miss Meng back first."

Exiting the airport terminal, Chen Cheng ordered.

He rubbed Meng Wanning’s little hand, "I’ll come see you tomorrow, and your master."

Meng Wanning nodded slightly, understanding that it was time to return Chen Cheng to Xiao Meier.

"Chen, will you miss me?" She lowered her eyelashes, waiting for that knowingly redundant answer.

Chen Cheng pulled her into his embrace, "Of course, at every moment."

Meng Wanning felt a faint sense of loss, but quickly concealed this emotion and put on a smile saying to Chen Cheng, "Then I’ll wait for you."

Chen Donghai opened the car door, "Miss Meng, please."

Meng Wanning got into the back seat with reluctance, and Chen Cheng waved goodbye, watching the car drive away.

"Sigh! It’s really cold!"

He watched his breath turn to white mist, also knowing that the autumn time truly began.

Hailing a cab, Chen Cheng rushed to the hospital first thing.

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...

Inside the hospital room, Jin Baogen’s condition had improved a lot.

Chen Cheng strode in, "Wow, Mr. Jin, since when did you become a professor?"

Hearing the familiar voice, Jin Baogen looked up and took off his glasses, "My eyesight isn’t what it used to be when I’m old."

He pointed to a spot beside him, "You’re back?"

Chen Cheng nodded and sat down, taking out two contracts signed by Chen Donghai from his bag, "Everything’s been taken care of. Cao Yue kept his word and gave us two big projects."

Jin Baogen didn’t take them to look, since he had entrusted his entire business to this young man before him, he had to trust him completely.

"This time, although you encountered some trouble, the good thing is that it ended well," Jin Baogen said slowly, "And there were some unexpected gains."

"Did you know about it all along?" Chen Cheng asked.

"Cao Yue’s father came to see me," Jin Baogen continued, "He’s quite interested in you too. I think it’s Xiao Cao’s wife who told him about the help you’ve given."

"Chu Qin?"

Chen Cheng had thought that what Jin Baogen referred to as "unexpected gains" was about himself and Meng Wanning, but now it seemed that in the face of love, Jin Baogen still prioritized the development of personal connections.

This was also in line with the principles he had always taught Chen Cheng.

Jin Baogen nodded, "When I’m feeling a bit better, I’ll personally take you there. Now that they have extended an olive branch, we can’t forget our manners."

"Of course, Mr. Jin."

Chen Cheng also restrained the smile on his face; he knew that Jin Baogen was about to pave the way for him.

"Alright, you can go back now."

Jin Baogen smiled and said, "Xiao Er is waiting for you, starry-eyed. You, as Mr. Chen, didn’t mess around over there, did you?"

Chen Cheng, who had just lifted his butt, now settled back down steadily.

"I’m just saying, Mr. Jin, even without glasses, your eyes can see right through people."

"Oh? What did you do?"

Chen Cheng dodged the question, "Xiao Meng, Meng Wanning."

Upon hearing this name, Jin Baogen showed a trace of surprise for half a second.

"You rascal." Jin Baogen pointed his finger at him but didn’t say anything else, "It’s done is done. Just make sure Xiao Er doesn’t find out."

"Don’t worry, there won’t be any problems."

"That confident?"

Chen Cheng said with a smile, "Of course. After all, haven’t you taught me everything yourself?"

"Hahaha!"

Jin Baogen laughed heartily, full of vigor as if he had become decades younger.

"You rascal, you really have put it into practice!"

After the laughter, his tone changed, with a hint of admonishment,

"However, women, they are like sand in your hand; the tighter you grip, the faster it slips away. Especially girls like Xiao Meng, who are simple-minded, you must cherish her and not hurt her heart."

Chen Cheng stopped joking around and nodded seriously, "I understand, Mr. Jin."

He understood Jin Baogen’s concerns and was aware of the responsibility on his own shoulders.

Meng Wanning’s simplicity and kindness made him feel both pity and pain; he didn’t want to hurt her but also couldn’t give her a definite future.

"Alright, you can go now."

Chen Cheng stood up to leave, and as he reached the door, Jin Baogen called out to him again.

"I’ll arrange things with Lao Cao as soon as possible. Remember, you only get one chance, so make sure to seize it."

Chen Cheng looked into those profound eyes and nodded forcefully, "I understand, Mr. Jin."

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When Chen Cheng returned to Wanbao Hall, the lunch rush had just passed, and there were few people in the store.

Standing at the entrance, he immediately saw her, still sitting behind the cash register.

Zhao Ling was sharp-eyed. Seeing that Chen Cheng had come back, she was about to call out to Xiao Meier but was silenced by a gesture from Chen Cheng.

He tiptoed over and knocked on the table, "Boss lady, is it still possible to get something to eat?"

"Sure..."

Before Xiao Meier could lift her head, she recognized the familiar voice and froze.

"Xiao Cheng, you’re back?" Xiao Meier’s eyes instantly reddened.

"Yeah, I’m back."

He reached out to wipe the dampness from the corners of her eyes, "Why the tears?"

Xiao Meier could no longer hold back and ran out from behind the cash register, hugging Chen Cheng tightly.

"I was so scared..." she sobbed, "Do you know how worried I’ve been these past few days?"

"Godfather said he had no news from you, and Sister Lin also said she’d heard nothing from you."

Only then did Chen Cheng realize that Wen Shulin had also been covering for him during the week plus he had been away from Beijing.

"There, there, I’ve come back safe and sound, haven’t I?" Chen Cheng gently patted her back.

Xiao Meier straightened up and looked Chen Cheng up and down, "Let me have a good look at you."

Chen Cheng did a twirl, "How’s that? No missing arms or legs, right?"

"Ptui, ptui, ptui! Don’t talk nonsense!" Xiao Meier knocked on the cash register three times, "How come you’ve lost so much? Were you very busy?"

Chen Cheng smiled, "Busy? Not too much, just pretty tired."

"Then sit down and rest a bit."

Xiao Meier pulled Chen Cheng to sit down on a nearby chair, "You haven’t had lunch yet, have you?"

"Nope! Didn’t touch the airplane food at all. I was saving my stomach to come back and have a bite of my wife’s fried rice."

"There you go being glib again!" Xiao Meier laughed joyfully, "I’ll go make it for you."

"Alright."

Xiao Meier quickly walked towards the kitchen.

Chen Cheng also took out his phone and sent a message to Wen Shulin: I’m back.