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Chapter 427 - 254: The Creature in the Pool_2

Chapter 427: Chapter 254: The Creature in the Pool_2

Today, Wen Shulin seemed to have dressed up specially, in a simple white dress that outlined her beautiful figure, less sharp than usual but more gentle.

Her long hair cascaded casually over her shoulders, enhancing her fair skin, bright and stunning.

"Sister Lin, you look absolutely beautiful today," Xiao Meier sincerely complimented.

Wen Shulin’s gaze kept drifting towards Chen Cheng, whom she hadn’t seen for almost a week and was driving her crazy.

"Eh, really?" Wen Shulin smiled and asked, "Don’t I always look like this?"

Xiao Meier shook her head, "It’s different, different! You look especially gentle today."

She turned to look at Chen Cheng, "Xiao Cheng, what do you think?"

"Soft-spoken woman boss."

"Hahaha."

"Mr. Chen always loves to tease people." Wen Shulin’s fingers subconsciously circled the rim of her teacup,

"By the way, how did your business trip to Qianzhou go?"

"It went well, very straightforward, 2 billion." Chen Cheng spoke nonchalantly, "I’ve already brought back the contract. I’ll give it to Zhao Liangyou from Red Mountain when I find the time, and that will settle it."

If it weren’t for everyone here knowing each other well, Chen Cheng’s casual tone might lead outsiders to think he was bragging.

Upon hearing this number, Wen Shulin said, "Mr. Chen, I want it."

"I want it," a phrase Chen Cheng had heard Wen Shulin say many times, but never in such a serious setting.

"What do you want?" Chen Cheng raised his eyebrows, feigning confusion.

Wen Shulin, of course, picked up on Chen Cheng’s implication, "I want this bond issuance project, we can discuss the price."

Chen Cheng understood that Wen Shulin, needing to reorganize and have stable resources, especially given that this was the second last bond issuance, wouldn’t find it easy to make quick money in the future.

"It’s not that I don’t want to give it to you; they need it urgently over there."

Chen Cheng also had his reasons, "They cannot wait until next year."

Hearing Chen Cheng’s reply, Wen Shulin was naturally a bit disappointed, but considering Chen Cheng also had his difficulties, she sighed lightly, "Alright then."

Although Xiao Meier didn’t understand what they were talking about, she could feel a hint of heaviness in the atmosphere.

"Sister Lin, try this asparagus," she said as she picked up the vegetable, "It’s very fresh."

Wen Shulin maintained her smile, "Hmm."

"By the way, Xiao Cheng mentioned in the afternoon that Mei Xiang is coming." Xiao Meier, trying to change the subject, didn’t expect Wen Shulin to put down the asparagus she just brought to her mouth.

"Mei Xiang is coming?" Wen Shulin looked puzzledly at Chen Cheng.

Chen Cheng said, "Aren’t I supposed to transfer my shares to you? If we don’t invite her over so the three of us can sit down and talk, how would you sign the contract?"

Wen Shulin’s sharp eyes stared intently at Chen Cheng; it took her only a second to understand his intentions.

"Right, I forgot about that."

Wen Shulin said, "I need Mr. Chen’s help to transfer the shares."

She paused for a few seconds, "But this time you go, make it a quick trip and come back."

Hearing the answer, Xiao Meier said, "Then there’s no need to prepare a return gift for Mei Xiang. After she arrives and you finish talking, then you can properly thank her."

"A return gift? Did she give you a gift?" Wen Shulin asked.

"Here, the rice we are eating!"

Wen Shulin repressed the jealousy in her heart. The person accompanying Chen Cheng in Qianzhou had not yet been clarified, and now this bowl of shiny white rice arrived.

If it weren’t for sitting outside, those seven-centimeter Valentino heels would have stepped on Chen Cheng’s feet already.

"Let’s eat, let’s eat." Chen Cheng said with a triumphant smile, "The dishes are getting cold."

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A simple dinner marked the beginning of Chen Cheng’s return to Beijing.

"Xiao Er, I’m going back to the office first." Wen Shulin stood up, glanced at Chen Cheng and gestured for him to get into the car, "I have to discuss some business with Mr. Chen."

Xiao Meier tidied the dishes, "Then drive safely."

Chen Cheng teasingly asked, "What business? Can’t you discuss it here?"

Wen Shulin replied, "I didn’t bring the contract, it’s unclear to talk here."

Chen Cheng then smiled, "Then I’ll go ahead and take a look, you wait for me at the store, I’ll come back to pick you up."

"Okay!"

The two walked towards the parking lot, silent the few short meters.

When they reached Wen Shulin’s Maserati, Chen Cheng walked towards the passenger side.

"You drive," Wen Shulin said in a neutral tone.

Chen Cheng raised an eyebrow, then moved towards the driver’s seat.

Once in the car, he asked, "Back to the office?"

Wen Shulin turned his head in the passenger seat, "What do you think?"

"I really don’t know where you want to go."

The next second, Wen Shulin leaned over from the passenger seat, his soft lips pressing against Chen Cheng’s, carrying a faint fragrance and an inexplicable hint of jealousy.

The kiss came suddenly, yet it was expected.

Chen Cheng was stunned for a moment, then he responded.

"Now do you know where I want to go?"

Chen Cheng smiled, started the car, and drove towards the suburbs.

On the way, neither of them spoke; Wen Shulin just held Chen Cheng’s hand, feeling his warmth, enjoying this rare tranquility.

Arriving at their secret hideaway, surging nostalgia exploded.

"Why are you always so irritating?" Wen Shulin hung on Chen Cheng.

Chen Cheng supported her, "And you say you’re not in a hurry."

"How can I not be?" Wen Shulin breathed lightly, "I’ve almost gone mad!"

Wen Shulin’s breath was warm, brushing past Chen Cheng’s ear, like a wisp of silk, stirring his heartstrings.

Her entire body lay on him, like a weary cat.

Outside, the night was thick, an indissoluble ink.

Inside, the dim yellow light reflected two entwined fish.

A white skirt lay scattered on the bed, the two of them like magnets, irresistibly attracted to each other, inseparable.

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"I thought you didn’t want to see me anymore."

Wen Shulin, holding an ashtray, lay on the bed, half-leaning on Chen Cheng.

Chen Cheng, holding a lit cigar, "Why would you think that?"

"The project not given to me, and those words, deliberately angering me," Wen Shulin said softly.

Chen Cheng tapped his cigar, "It’s not that I don’t want to give it to you, it’s just that this project really isn’t up to me."

He hugged Wen Shulin tightly, "I originally thought this was just another usual bond issuance, but in the end, I realized, this is my stepping stone to the next level."

Wen Shulin looked up at Chen Cheng, her eyes full of inquiry, "The next level? What do you mean?"

"This 2 billion wasn’t originally Mr. Jin’s project for me, but from someone else."

Chen Cheng said calmly, "Mr. Jin is also paving the way for me. In a few days, I will also meet more important people."

The growth of a man often satisfies a woman’s admiration.

Hearing Chen Cheng say this, Wen Shulin took a deep breath and fell into thought.

She knew very well, the man she leaned on was not ordinary; he was like a hidden dragon, destined to soar one day, and her job was to firmly hold on to him before he ascended.

"So, was this trip to Qianzhou intentionally planned by Mr. Jin?" Wen Shulin asked.

Chen Cheng shook his head, "He probably didn’t anticipate it would develop like this either. I called him, and his tone sounded surprised."

Wen Shulin thought and asked, "Who is this person then? Is he reliable?" What she cared about more was Chen Cheng’s safety.

Chen Cheng replied, "It’s still unclear, but Mr. Jin will personally introduce him, so there shouldn’t be any problems."

He paused, "If I guess correctly, this time, I might meet the real big-shot."

Wen Shulin keenly caught the change in Chen Cheng’s tone; she knew his ambition was much larger than she imagined.

This made her both excited and worried.

Excited, because Chen Cheng was about to step onto a higher stage, and she, could have the chance to stand by his side; worried, because the road ahead was filled with unknown risks.

"Hubby," Wen Shulin grasped Chen Cheng’s hand, "you won’t forget me in the future, will you?"

Chen Cheng clasped Wen Shulin’s hand back, "You opened the door to the financial world for me, you gave your all to me, how could I forget you?"

"I’m just scared..." For the first time, Wen Shulin felt worried.

"Don’t worry, I am not heartless."

Chen Cheng held Wen Shulin’s face, earnestly saying, "I promise you, no matter how far I go, you will always be the most important woman to me."

"I feel like you’ve changed after coming back this time."

Wen Shulin spoke, "I can’t put my finger on it, but you feel different."

"But my heart hasn’t changed." Chen Cheng smiled, "Again?"

Wen Shulin smiled, "Aren’t you afraid that after returning, you won’t be able to provide Xiao Er with her dues?"

"How did we get here!"

Chen Cheng took the ashtray from her hand, "Only with you do I truly know what having a good time is."