Qiao Jingjing rolled her eyes, raised an eyebrow, and asked, "Since you dislike being in the news so much, do you need my help with that trending topic? Should I lower the heat a bit? My studio still has some connections."

Chen Cheng shook his head. Since when was it his place to let a woman stand up for him?

"No need, it's already mostly taken down."

Qiao Jingjing didn't say anything more, but took a selfie with her phone in hand.

She quickly posted the photo to her Weibo with the caption "Long time no see," and added the hashtags commonly used by her fans.

Chen Cheng logged into the game and played a few more duo matches with Qiao Jingjing.

In the evening, Qiao Jingjing put down her phone, shook her hands, and looked out the window, her expression filled with pleasant surprise. "Wow, so beautiful~"

Outside the window, the sun was setting, casting a brilliant glow.

It was another sunset.

Chen Cheng looked up, the corners of his mouth lifting slightly.

Qiao Jingjing really knew how to buy property; this southwest-facing apartment captured all the beautiful scenery of the east bank of the Huangpu River.

During the day, the bustling, prosperous Magic City lay beneath her eyes; at night, the winding banks of the Huangpu River were filled with the neon lights and nightlife.

The living room, with its unobstructed front view and 270-degree viewing balcony, fully enjoyed all the light throughout the day.

Watching Qiao Jingjing look out the window while pressing her left hand against her right wrist.

Chen Cheng raised an eyebrow. "Does your hand hurt?"

Qiao Jingjing turned to look at him and nodded slightly. "Yeah, a little~"

Chen Cheng rolled his eyes, then asked tentatively, "Want me to massage it for you? I know a thing or two about massage techniques."

Qiao Jingjing widened her eyes. "You know how to do this too?"

Chen Cheng shrugged. "I know a little~"

Qiao Jingjing rolled her eyes, looking a bit embarrassed, and replied tentatively, "Then... let's give it a try?"

As she spoke, she shyly extended her hand to Chen Cheng.

Chen Cheng's scheme succeeded, and he was grinning from ear to ear.

At the moment of skin contact, Qiao Jingjing shivered as if electrocuted. However, she quickly adjusted her nervous emotions.

Chen Cheng's technique was gentle, gradually working on muscle relaxation.

Slowly, Qiao Jingjing's eyes widened. You really do know how to do this.

Chen Cheng curled his lips and began to exert force, coordinating with his technique.

Before long, Qiao Jingjing's eyes became unfocused, and a sudden urge to urinate hit her.

She instantly regained a sliver of clarity, quickly pulled back her hand, and shouted with a blushing face, "I'm going to the bathroom."

Saying that, without waiting for Chen Cheng to react, she got up and walked quickly toward the bathroom.

Chen Cheng watched Qiao Jingjing's flustered back and curled his lips into a mischievous smile.

Products from the system are indeed top-quality.

Besides the techniques targeting every part of the body, while massaging, Chen Cheng could feel wisps of heat from his fingertips transferring to the person being massaged.

Qiao Jingjing pulled down... and sat on the toilet.

After some rustling, Qiao Jingjing's cheeks were crimson, and she cursed herself inwardly, "Qiao Jingjing, oh Qiao Jingjing, you're not a three-year-old child; how can your willpower be so weak?"

"This is so embarrassing."

After quite a while, Qiao Jingjing returned with a flushed face.

Chen Cheng didn't tease her and instead reviewed the mistakes she made in the previous game with her.

Before long, Little Zhu arrived to deliver food.

"Little Zhu, why don't you stay and eat with us?" Just as Little Zhu was about to leave, Chen Cheng smiled and suggested.

Qiao Jingjing agreed without hesitation.

She was feeling a bit too embarrassed to face Chen Cheng right now, so having Little Zhu stay was perfect.

Being able to watch the drama up close, Little Zhu naturally wouldn't refuse.

During the meal, she kept looking at Qiao Jingjing and then at the focused Chen Cheng with a suggestive gaze.

Chen Cheng did not avoid Little Zhu's gossiping gaze, with a smile hidden at the corners of his mouth throughout.

Qiao Jingjing made small talk, commenting on the dishes to hide her embarrassment.

Chen Cheng watched Qiao Jingjing's flushed, pretty face, his smile never fading.

After the meal, Chen Cheng forced Qiao Jingjing to play solo queue.

Holding a glass of red wine and spectating, he leisurely supervised Qiao Jingjing's game.

It wasn't until nine o'clock in the evening that Chen Cheng got up and left Qiao Jingjing's home.

"Good night~"

"Good night~"

Qiao Jingjing saw Chen Cheng into the elevator, and they exchanged good nights.

Chen Cheng smiled and pressed the elevator's close button.

As the elevator doors closed completely, a blush instantly rushed to Qiao Jingjing's smiling face.

Qiao Jingjing covered her cheeks with her hands and muttered softly, "Qiao Jingjing, can't you be a bit more innocent!"

Cursing herself inwardly, Qiao Jingjing covered her face and entered her home.

"However, come to think of it, this guy is really talented..."

Chen Cheng didn't go anywhere else; he exited the residential complex's basement garage, turned a corner, and entered Binjiang Garden.

Chen Cheng wasn't worried about being seen by Qiao Jingjing.

In domestic residential communities, even if you live in the same building, or even next door, you might not run into each other for a year.

There were actually many people looking for Chen Cheng tonight.

Guan Juer, Fan Shengmei, Shen Jing,

In the end, Chen Cheng still returned to Binjiang Garden.

It was mainly because he hadn't exercised with Lucy in a long time, and he really missed it.

After all, an evenly matched opponent is very hard to find.

That night, Lucy seemed exceptionally excited, showing Chen Cheng some techniques she was usually too shy to try.

Scum Cheng naturally returned the favor and fiercely... for her.

The next day. Approaching noon.

Inside the top-floor attic of an Old Western-style house on Fuxing Road.

Zhu Suosuo was lying on Jiang Nansun's bed, saying to Jiang Nansun who was tidying up things:

"Hey, Nansun, when I just arrived, I saw that a woman seems to have moved into the entrance of your alley."

"She has a very special temperament, just that kind of..." Zhu Suosuo recalled the woman's demeanor.

Jiang Nansun smiled and teased, "Oh, it's rare to see a woman who can catch your eye, Zhu Suosuo."

"That's for sure."

"But this woman really has an aura."

"And it's the natural kind, unlike how you usually praise me; mine is just put on."

"This woman looks about the same age as us. There's a special heroic spirit between her brows."

"And her gaze is special... the kind with thirty percent coldness, seventy percent disdain, and an air of looking down on everything—very intense."

"Her smile doesn't reach her eyes; you can tell at a glance that she is very noble."

As Zhu Suosuo spoke, she could hardly hide the envy in her eyes.

Jiang Nansun raised her eyebrows and lay down next to Zhu Suosuo with a smile.

"A woman who can get such praise from our Suo Suo, I'll have to go and meet her one of these days."

Zhu Suosuo nodded. "Yeah, you are neighbors, you can get to know her."

After speaking, Zhu Suosuo turned her head to the side, looking at the pure and innocent Jiang Nansun with a smile on her face. "Our Princess Jiang also has a great temperament, gentle, graceful, and elegant like an orchid."

Jiang Nansun blushed from her words and quickly changed the subject. "Alright, let's not talk about this anymore."

"In the afternoon, come with me to school."

"Zhang Anren is working on the renovation plan for my aunt's house. He's also busy with the design institute's bidding, and he has another private residential project on his hands."

"I'm worried he won't be able to handle it all."

Mentioning Zhang Anren, Zhu Suosuo huffed with jealousy. "Who knows what good deeds Zhang Anren did in his past life to catch the eye of our noble and elegant Princess Jiang."

Zhu Suosuo rolled her eyes. "Speaking of which, since he's already so busy, why does he still want to fight for your aunt's renovation project?"

"Of course, it's to leave a good impression on my dad, my mom, and my aunt."

"Ugh!" Zhu Suosuo shivered.

Jiang Nansun knew her best friend didn't like her boyfriend much, but she didn't mind and smiled. "Alright, get up quickly. Auntie has made food, and we'll go to school after we eat."