Xiao Ye turned her head to look at the bustling, neon-lit night view of the magic city outside the balcony, her eyes carrying a faint melancholy. "It's really beautiful here."

Chen Cheng smiled. No matter how beautiful the scenery is, you get aesthetically fatigued after seeing it too much.

"If you like it, you can come often."

The sadness in Xiao Ye's eyes instantly vanished, replaced by a glow as she looked at Great Handsome Guy. "Really?"

Great Handsome Guy shrugged. "Of course. Why would I lie to you?"

"Then I'll definitely come often."

"Eat up. I can't finish all this by myself," Chen Cheng said, nodding and pointing at the food on the table.

This was takeout he had just ordered from the five-star hotel next door.

Xiao Ye looked at the crayfish on the table, her mouth starting to water, and she put on gloves to dig in with Chen Cheng.

The two chatted and laughed, eating happily.

After more than half an hour, the camping table was covered in a mess of plates and dishes.

Chen Cheng stood up and moved the camping table to the side. He didn't intend to clean up; he'd just call housekeeping.

After learning how to enjoy life, a person slowly becomes lazy.

Seeing him move the table that had been between them, Xiao Ye rolled her eyes, got up, and pushed her lazy chair closer to his.

Chen Cheng turned back and saw her sneaky little movements, and couldn't help but smile.

Sitting back in his chair, looking at the night view of the Huangpu River, he asked softly, "You seem to really like drinking."

Xiao Ye nodded with a smile on her lips.

Chen Cheng smiled. "What you're drinking isn't just alcohol, but a warm river?"

Xiao Ye's eyes lit up, and she nodded quickly. "Time is like the wind, hiding both sweetness and spiciness in the river."

Chen Cheng turned to meet her gaze and continued, "And the reason I love drinking is that I want to pole up and drift down the river, until I meet you. All these wine labels are the flags of my surrender to you."

"Giggle, giggle~" Xiao Ye looked at Chen Cheng and laughed happily.

Her idol was not only handsome and good at writing songs, but also so good at flirting.

[Ding~ Ye Chuxi's favorability +1]

Chen Cheng's lips curled up slightly as he beckoned her over.

Xiao Ye stood up, slightly confused, and Chen Cheng pulled her hand.

Xiao Ye lost her balance and fell into Scum Cheng's arms.

The two stared at each other, their faces almost touching.

Xiao Ye looked into Great Handsome Guy's deep, starry eyes, her throat moving.

She leaned in and kissed him.

After a long while, Xiao Ye grabbed his mischievous hand and whispered, "Let's go to the room."

Chen Cheng's lips curled up, and he nodded. "Okay."

He picked up Xiao Ye's burning body and walked into the house.

Xiao Ye bit her lower lip, a joyful flush rising on her face, her eyes watery, and her body trembling uncontrollably.

[Ding~ Ye Chuxi's favorability +5]

...

An hour later, Xiao Ye slowly caught her breath.

"Are you free on Friday night? There's a show at that place from last time."

"Although I think this singer is a bit worse than me, and certainly not as good as you, I quite like it."

Chen Cheng raised an eyebrow. This meant she felt their relationship had taken a step forward and was starting to act as his girlfriend.

"I think there are some things I should make clear to you early on. I don't want to lie to you."

Xiao Ye frowned, sat up, and looked at Chen Cheng. "Are you married?"

Chen Cheng shook his head. "No. I'm not married."

Xiao Ye breathed a sigh of relief, but Scum Cheng's words followed immediately. "But I definitely have issues."

Xiao Ye frowned again, signaling him to continue.

"I suffer from an emotional disorder. Whether psychologically or physically, I am unable to establish a single, long-term relationship."

Xiao Ye's face darkened. "You have other women?"

Chen Cheng was very straightforward now; he didn't even bother to lie, because he was simply too busy to keep up.

Seeing Xiao Ye's face as dark as the bottom of a pot, he started to make amends. "Of course, I like you."

"If... if you're willing, we can maintain this relationship."

"I can be your boyfriend, and you can be my girlfriend, and we can meet each other's friends."

"Beyond that, I don't want to let you expect more. I won't get married."

"I don't want you to waste too much emotion."

Xiao Ye said indifferently, "My emotions are very precious."

"Yes, very." Scum Cheng nodded.

"I also really like being in love, although I might have been poisoned by romance novels."

Chen Cheng shook his head. "It's not your fault; many people have been poisoned."

"You are also another kind of victim; you don't know how to love."

Chen Cheng disagreed with this. He was broad-minded and wanted to give every pretty girl in the world a home.

I am very loving, okay?

"Nonsense. I am very good at loving; I am very sure of that."

Xiao Ye's face turned red instantly; this guy was indeed very good at it.

His full repertoire of skills and thirty-six ways of training were super nice.

"How many girlfriends do you have?" Xiao Ye looked at Chen Cheng with a cold face.

Chen Cheng raised an eyebrow. Is that the focus?

Scum Cheng slowly extended three fingers. "Three."

One is not enough; it would make her feel like she's a mistress;

Two is also not enough; being a third is fine, but being a fourth is not.

But having three is different; this counts as equality for all living beings.

He couldn't say them all; he'd have to count on his fingers and distinguish between those who are girlfriends and those who are just friends. It's too tiring.

"Pah, scumbag," Xiao Ye slapped Scum Cheng in the face.

Chen Cheng felt a burning sensation on his face; it seemed he had never been hit like that before.

He didn't indulge her, pulled her over, and spanked her.

"Ah, you hit me?"

"You hit me first."

Xiao Ye pinched Chen Cheng's waist angrily.

Chen Cheng didn't show weakness either and pinched her soft spot.

Xiao Ye's eyes widened, and she pinched his chest.

Slowly, the two were tangled together in a fight.

Chen Cheng's leg was hooked around her neck, and Xiao Ye was doing the same to him.

Another hour later, Xiao Ye gave in.

Lying on Chen Cheng's chest, she asked, "Do your girlfriends know about each other's existence?"

"Hmm, only one person doesn't know about my relationship with the others," Chen Cheng thought to himself about the three beauties: Ye Zhenzhen, Zhu Zhe, and Lucy.

Xiao Ye pouted and snorted softly, "Don't they make a scene?"

Chen Cheng smiled and grabbed her, "It's not like you don't know my capabilities."

"..." Xiao Ye couldn't hold it together.

Well, so you rely on this to maintain the balance.

"Do you love them?"

Chen Cheng didn't answer immediately but thought for a few seconds. Just when Xiao Ye thought he was going to say 'I don't know,' Scum Cheng spoke.

His tone was solemn. "I love them very much, I am very sure."

Xiao Ye rolled her eyes at him, obviously not quite believing him. However, Chen Cheng's words didn't make her feel very uncomfortable, and she could accept it.

"Then do they love you?"

This time, Scum Cheng didn't hesitate. "Of course."

"So confident?"

"It shows confidence."

Xiao Ye giggled.

"Why don't you believe me?" Chen Cheng had a wicked smile.

Xiao Ye panicked, shaking her head like a rattle. "No, I believe you."

"No, that's not right. Why do I feel like you're lying?"

As he spoke, Scum Cheng smiled wickedly and blocked Xiao Ye who was trying to run away.

...

[Worked overtime all day today. A corporate slave's life is still a life...]