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Chapter 439 - 260: The Beginning Under the Same Roof_2

Chapter 439: Chapter 260: The Beginning Under the Same Roof_2

"Senior sister’s diaphragm isn’t strong enough, and her breath control isn’t good, which makes her high notes unreachable, her low notes unable to drop, and her mid-range unstable."

"Also, her posture is too rigid, not flexible enough, lacking in charm. And her gaze is also..."

At this point, she hesitated for a moment, then delicately added, "Senior sister’s gaze is kind of... um... a bit too fierce, lacking the kind from opera that’s supposed to be... how should I say it... gentle as water, where the eyes and brows convey emotion."

Xiao Meier, who had been dwelling on the grievance of being praised for ’late enlightenment’, perked up upon hearing Meng Wanning’s frank critique and immediately threw a coquettish glance at Chen Cheng, trying to prove herself.

"Xiao Cheng~"

Chen Cheng almost spat out the water he had just drunk and quickly waved his hand while coughing twice, "Cough cough, Sister E, that... that flirtatious look you’re throwing, is really a bit... um... shocking."

"Humph~"

Xiao Meier also laughed to herself, "Seems like I don’t have the skill to make a living out of this."

Meng Wanning quickly said, "Being an amateur enthusiast is pretty good too~ Singing opera is so tiring!"

Chen Cheng and Xiao Meier looked over to her in unison, and Meng Wanning pursed her lips, "Did I say something wrong?"

"She’s just joking with you."

Xiao Meier rubbed Meng Wanning’s shoulder, "Hahaha, why take it seriously?"

Meng Wanning gave an embarrassed smile, "Um..."

Chen Cheng put down his cup and seeing that the two got along well, he felt relieved.

"Okay, in which courtyard is Xiao Meng staying?"

"In our courtyard!" Xiao Meier replied.

Chen Cheng blinked, "Here?"

"No, we have five courtyards, and it’s so big..."

Before he could finish, Xiao Meier interrupted him, "The others haven’t been tidied up. Besides, aren’t there also so many rooms in our courtyard?"

"Xiao Meng is so petite, how can she not fit?"

Faced with Xiao Meier’s rhetorical question, Chen Cheng didn’t know how to respond.

In his imagination, it was fine for Meng Wanning to stay temporarily, after all, the courtyard was large and it wasn’t like they would run into each other all the time.

But in reality, not only did Meng Wanning come, she also got along with Xiao Meier well and even moved into the same courtyard, where running into each other had become inevitable.

He opened his mouth to explain his thoughts, but he didn’t know where to start.

He couldn’t just bluntly say the word "inconvenient."

Meng Wanning noticed Chen Cheng’s surprise and embarrassment and quickly smoothed things over, "Sister is right, I can stay anywhere, I’m not picky. Besides, your garden is so large, it’d be scary for me to stay alone in one place at night."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Meier happily patted Meng Wanning’s hand, "Xiao Meng is sensible! Not like some people, always fussing over nothing all day long."

She cast a meaningful glance at Chen Cheng.

Chen Cheng helplessly shrugged, aware that Xiao Meier was teasing him.

He simply went along with their conversation, asking, "So which room is Xiao Meng staying in?"

Xiao Meier turned and pointed, "The west wing room! It’s all cleaned up. We even went shopping for a lot of stuff today! Come on, let me show you around!"

Chen Cheng followed them to the west wing room.

Compared to earlier, the room, now decorated by the two of them, finally had some signs of life.

Light pink bed sheets were spread on the large bed, and a night light was added on the bedside table.

The corner vase in the room was no longer empty, holding lilies that spread their fragrance.

The most eye-catching was the small and delicate dressing table set by the window.

The dressing table was filled with various cosmetics and skincare products, obviously all recently purchased.

"How about it? Not bad, right?" Xiao Meier asked proudly, as if the room was her own.

Chen Cheng looked around and nodded with a smile, "Mhm, not bad, very cozy."

His gaze fell upon the dressing table and he asked, "Did you buy all these today?"

"Yep!"

Xiao Meier said as if seeking praise, "Xiao Meng and I shopped all afternoon to pick these things out. How’s that? Pretty good taste, right?"

Meng Wanning smiled a bit bashfully, "Actually, it was my senior sister who helped me pick them out, I don’t have much experience."

"You’re just being modest," Xiao Meier said with a smile, "Xiao Meng has quite the eye, much better than mine."

Chen Cheng watched the two chatting and laughing, unsure whether he should feel joy or worry inside.

The plan to elope with Meng Wanning had progressed to this stage, and he was truly a bit concerned. If Cui Xiaoling agreed, would this girlfriend, who was extremely fond of him, end up staying here for good?

But the idea of "controlling the risks" had already formed clear steps in Chen Cheng’s mind. He knew that Meng Wanning wouldn’t expose their relationship, which is why he dared to take the risk.

"Yeah, not bad. Both of you have good taste."

Xiao Meier proudly raised her chin, "That’s for sure!"

Chen Cheng glanced at the time, "Alright, it’s getting late. Xiao Meng, you should rest early."

Xiao Meier nodded as well, "That’s right, you must be tired from walking around all afternoon. If you need anything else, we can continue shopping for it tomorrow."

"That’s enough, enough," Meng Wanning kept waving her hands, "This is more than enough, thank you senior sister, and thank you, Mr. Chen."

"What’s there to thank for, we’re all good friends!" Xiao Meier said forthrightly: "Just let us know whatever you need, don’t be polite to me."

"Okay, I got it, senior sister." Meng Wanning nodded obediently.

The two walked toward the door, and Meng Wanning only saw them to the door.

"Well... Senior sister, Mr. Chen, good night."

"Good night," Xiao Meier responded with a smile.

Chen Cheng didn’t look back at Meng Wanning’s tender, watery eyes, but walked towards the main house.

Xiao Meier followed him closely, while Meng Wanning only closed the door after seeing the two enter the house.

She walked back to the bed and sat down, looking around the luxurious room, her small hands unconsciously stroking the edge of the bed, feeling the silky smooth touch of the rosewood.

All of this felt like a dream to her.

From leaving the drama troupe in a huff to being able to have such a comfortable residence, and even living under the same roof with Chen Cheng, it all seemed a bit unreal to her.

But the reality was, all of this was true, Chen Cheng had truly fulfilled her wish.

She subconsciously looked towards the window; the lights in the main house were still on, and she could see Chen Cheng’s figure moving inside.

"Master, you really did it." A smile of satisfaction appeared on her lips.

On the other side, the main house.

Chen Cheng’s peripheral vision also occasionally glanced at the lit-up west wing room, and now he, who was a bit sleepy before, might suffer from insomnia tonight.

As Xiao Meier took off her makeup, she spoke, "Husband, you know, Xiao Meng is quite interesting."

"What do you mean?"

"Think about it, why did she come to find me?" Xiao Meier turned halfway, "She can’t be out of money, right? She’s a main attraction, and could live in a hotel outside just as easily, couldn’t she?"

"Are you thinking it might be..."

Chen Cheng promptly coughed twice, "Maybe it’s fear."

"Fear? Fear of what?" Xiao Meier asked.

"Look, she’s always lived in the drama troupe, where there are many people living together," Chen Cheng steadied his mind, "Coming out all of a sudden to stay in a hotel by herself..."

Chen Cheng chose his words carefully to make his explanation sound more realistic, "It’s unfamiliar territory, of course she’d be scared. Besides, she’s a girl who has had a falling out with her mentor; being out in the world, she naturally wants to find a reliable person to take refuge with."

Xiao Meier nodded heavily, murmuring, "It seems, I am the most reliable person in Xiao Meng’s view."

Chen Cheng raised his eyebrows, "Big Willow Tree’s Xiao E is famously warm-hearted."

"That’s right!"

Chen Cheng headed to the bathroom, "I’m going to wash first, I smell like alcohol."

"Yeah."

The warm water washed away Chen Cheng’s fatigue and anxiety. He took a deep breath, his mind filled with the images of Meng Wanning and Wen Shulin.

"Just moved in so effortlessly?" he asked himself in his mind, "Sigh, I should also ask Shulin about it."

The steam from the hot water fogged the reflection in the mirror, just as it blurred his current complex emotions.

"Sigh, being a successful man is truly exhausting," he said to himself with a self-mocking smile, stretching out his hand to wipe the droplets of water from his face.