After the cocktail party ended, Xie Zhiyuan pulled Chen Cheng aside for some small talk.

Junior Apprentice Brother, we can almost be considered half-colleagues now; we should get closer in the future.

Uh...

Chen Cheng couldn't hold it together anymore; how much closer could they possibly get?

He still wore a full smile on his face and readily agreed, "That goes without saying, that goes without saying."

Xie Zhiyuan thought for a moment, "How about this, let's do Wednesday."

On Wednesday, Senior Apprentice Brother will host. I imagine Junior Apprentice Brother isn't too impressed by the food out there.

How about this, come over to my place for a visit.

I'll have your sister-in-law stir-fry a few good dishes, we brothers can have a few drinks, and if we drink too much, you can just rest at the house.

Chen Cheng raised an eyebrow; Shen Jing's expression when she saw him would surely be priceless.

Senior Apprentice Brother, then I won't decline. I will definitely arrive on time on Wednesday, definitely on time.

Definitely?

Definitely!

Chen Cheng nodded.

After sending Xie Zhiyuan off, Chen Cheng signaled Karen, Gao Yue, Qu Honglei, and the others to leave, then got into his car and drove off himself.

Eleven was driving, and Brother Sheng was sitting in the passenger seat.

On the way back, Fan Shengmei looked at Lucy, who was sharing the car, with a strange expression.

She had originally planned to trick Guan Juer into leaving so she could express her longing to Scum Cheng tonight.

Watching Chen Cheng converse calmly with various business tycoons, Fan Shengmei's face was flushed.

Regardless of whether it was a "kept" arrangement or not, he was her man, and she was proud.

She had already planned it out; she wanted to ride the horse tonight.

But what was up with this stunning beauty appearing in the car?

Isn't this ruining my plans?

Fan Shengmei shot a grumpy look at Lucy, who was gazing out the window, and asked Chen Cheng:

Handsome Chen, who is this beauty? You're not going to introduce us?

Chen Cheng watched her full-blown jealousy and smirked, "This is Lucy, my downstairs neighbor."

Lucy, this is Fan Shengmei, Big Beauty Fan, Andy's neighbor.

Lucy turned her head, smiled faintly, and said, "Hello."

Seeing Lucy's "strangers keep away" demeanor, Fan Shengmei frowned, feeling awkward, but she still squeezed out a smile,

Hello.

Chen Cheng tried hard to suppress his laughter; Lucy's aloof demeanor always managed to make people feel snubbed.

Fan Shengmei shot Chen Cheng a resentful look, closed her mouth, and didn't speak again.

The rest of the ride was silent.

Upon arriving at Ode to Joy, Fan Shengmei reluctantly walked into the lobby of Building 6.

Chen Cheng and Lucy entered Building 8. When the elevator reached the 22nd floor, Lucy gave Chen Cheng a bright smile, her dimples adding a touch of cuteness to her.

Mr. Chen, goodnight.

Chen Cheng smiled, "Goodnight, Big Beauty Fang."

Being complimented, a blush crept up Lucy's cheeks, and she left the elevator with a hint of reluctance.

As soon as he returned home, Guan Juer arrived.

She was still wearing the white strapless long dress from the cocktail party.

This dress had been picked out by Fan Shengmei, and she had originally been too embarrassed to wear it.

With one line from Fan Shengmei, 'You are Chen Cheng's girlfriend, you can't be outdone by other flashy sluts,' Guan Juer gritted her teeth and put on the dress, which was so daring for her.

Without shoulder straps, the skin above her chest was exposed naked to the air.

Her skin was whiter than snow, delicate as congealed fat.

One could vaguely see the soft cleavage.

As soon as Guan Juer knocked and the door opened, she was carried into the bedroom by Chen Cheng.

Before the long dress was even taken off, a drizzling rain had already started outside the window.

Summer is just like that.

It always randomly unleashes a rainstorm.

Sometimes the wind howls, sometimes the rain pours down like pillars.

But in an hour or two, it always rains its last drop, and the sky clears up.

Night.

Guan Juer leaned in Chen Cheng's arms, pouting, not very happy.

Brother Cheng, I suddenly realized that on the path of professional development, you have already gone very, very far.

So far that even if I wanted to catch up, I can't even see the target anymore.

Chen Cheng couldn't help but smile, pinching her delicate nose, "Silly girl, I'm right by your side, no need to catch up."

But seeing you standing on stage giving such high-spirited speeches, and those incredible net worth growth rates, I can't help but think of myself.

I feel like a loser, I'm even afraid I won't be able to pass my internship assessment.

Chen Cheng frowned; this silly girl had been blinded by his brilliance.

He could only comfort her softly: "Silly girl, I've just been in the market longer, plus a little bit of luck."

Five years from now, when you reach my age, you will also find a career you love, and you will slowly become proficient, high-spirited, and full of vigor.

You, you're just too anxious. Why compare yourself to me? If you must compare, you should compare yourself to your peers.

The fact that you were able to enter Huaxin and establish a foothold already makes you better than most of your peers.

Scum Cheng's mouth curled up with a wicked smile, "Right now, our Guan Guan is still just a freshly graduated little cabbage."

As he said this, Scum Cheng buried his head into Guan Juer's chest.

Ah, Brother Cheng, that tickles!

...

The next day after work, Chen Cheng stared blankly at the message Karen had sent.

Qin Shi, Qin Shi...

Chen Cheng curled his lips; he still couldn't suppress his restless heart.

He pulled out his phone and called Karen.

Help me find out where she is.

Tonight, the bosses of Cheng & Hui are holding a 20th wedding anniversary party. Ms. Qin is a lawyer at Cheng & Hui, so she should be attending.

Alright, I know.

Hanging up the phone, Chen Cheng changed his clothes and went downstairs.

He had Eleven drive him to the restaurant where Tang Yihui and Jin Cheng were holding their anniversary party.

As soon as he entered the restaurant, Chen Cheng was stopped by the receptionist.

Hello sir, do you have an invitation?

Chen Cheng frowned, "I'm looking for Qin Shi, Lawyer Qin."

Just then, a voice called out.

James Chen?

Chen Cheng turned around to look; isn't this the Second Aunt? Oh no, isn't this the Madam of the house?

Chen Cheng frowned and looked at Tang Yihui, "Are you calling me?"

Tang Yihui nodded excitedly, "I've finally met you."

Chen Cheng was also a bit confused, but still asked: "Who are you?"

Who I am is not important, I'll take you to find her.

Saying that, Tang Yihui excitedly pulled Chen Cheng inside.

Walking to the core area of the restaurant, Chen Cheng saw that graceful, curvaceous figure at a glance.

Wearing a gold form-fitting long dress, her hips were perky, her curves beautiful, inviting wild thoughts.

Tang Yihui let go of Chen Cheng's hand, walked up to Qin Shi, and whispered gossiping in her ear:

Qin Shi, you're still keeping secrets from me.

Qin Shi was a bit confused, "What?"

I know your secret now.

Turning around, Qin Shi's expression froze instantly.

Why is he here?

Feeling the gossiping gazes around her, after a long while, Qin Shi made a decision.

With every step like a lotus blooming, she swayed toward Chen Cheng.

Walking up to him, she grabbed Chen Cheng's collar, stood on tiptoes, and kissed him right on the lips.

Chen Cheng was completely stunned.

I've roamed the world for so many years, and today I actually got forced-kissed.

Hey, wait, am I holding the male lead script?

Isn't this the scene where the male and female leads meet? Where the hell is the original protagonist?

Feeling the softness on his lips, Chen Cheng didn't have time to think too much and slowly started to respond to Qin Shi.

His hands also wrapped around Qin Shi's willowy waist.

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