As Chen Cheng washed the fruit, he met Old Madam's kind and gentle gaze and smiled.

I'm going to the Ugly Country in a couple of days, and I probably won't be back until before the New Year.

I'll be gone for over a month, so I wanted to come and see you before I leave.

It was like someone handing her a pillow just as she was getting sleepy. Old Madam glanced at Meng Yanchen, who was cutting fruit after finishing the flower arrangement, thought for a moment, and said:

Going to the Ugly Country?

Yanchen's younger sister is over there too. If you have time, go see her for me.

The girl is doing her PhD there, and her schedule doesn't align with the holidays back home; she hasn't been back for the New Year in years.

Hearing her say this, Chen Cheng immediately knew who she was talking about.

It was none other than the Congee Sister, Xu Qin.

She looked very nice, with fair skin, a beautiful face, long legs, and a truly stunning figure.

As for the rest, it was a bit hard to comment on.

Listening to Old Madam's words, a sharp glint flashed in Meng Yanchen's eyes.

Old Madam looked at Meng Yanchen, Yanchen, if there is anything you want to send to Qin Qin, just give it to Chen Cheng.

Don't worry about the trouble; Chen Cheng is one of our own.

Meng Yanchen curled his lips into a faint smile and nodded, Yes, Auntie, I understand.

This was her way of telling Meng Yanchen that setting up Chen Cheng and Xu Qin had been discussed with Fu Wenyin, and that Fu Wenyin approved of it.

Ouyang watched Meng Yanchen's cold demeanor and sighed softly.

It was no secret that this child liked Xu Qin; in fact, everyone in the family knew it.

But it was a one-sided affair; that girl Qin Qin had absolutely no interest in him.

Otherwise, Wenyin wouldn't be blocking it so stubbornly.

Ouyang turned her head and took the green date Chen Cheng handed her, Why are you going for so long this time? The New Year is still more than a month away, right?

Chen Cheng smiled. There were some things that were hard to explain, so he had to find other excuses.

The fourth quarter is ending soon, and there's fundraising in LA this year. The investors need to issue their first annual report. I'm going over to keep an eye on it.

Also, ZEN is just getting started, and we need to poach some more people to build up our talent pipeline.

Ouyang nodded faintly. Having plans and perseverance, and executing them firmly, was all that mattered.

She had previously worried that since Chen Cheng had achieved so much at such a young age, he might become dissolute and lose himself.

Letting Chen Cheng work as a part-time lecturer at the school was a decision based on multiple factors.

One was to help Chen Cheng gain a foothold in the academic circle, and the other was to help him settle down a bit more.

Ouyang shook her head again, With so many things on your plate now, can you handle it?

Chen Cheng shrugged, It's alright. Apart from ZEN, everything else is on the right track, and I have managers to worry about it.

Managers... Ouyang muttered, smiling with a mix of annoyance and amusement.

That was true; if he didn't do it that way, he wouldn't have the time to teach at the school.

After washing the fruit, they sat in the living room to chat.

It was mostly Chen Cheng and Old Madam talking, discussing economic topics.

Meng Yanchen spoke very little, occasionally offering an opinion.

In the evening, Chen Cheng and Meng Yanchen had dinner with Ouyang before leaving.

Not long after Chen Cheng arrived, he used the cheat provided by the system to check Old Madam's health.

Other than her chronic heart condition, he didn't find any other problems.

Chen didn't say anything, just reminded her to take her medicine on time when he left.

Ouyang stood on the balcony watching their backs, murmuring, In the end, is a gentleman from a noble family better, or is a boy from humble beginnings who soars to the sky better?

Chen Cheng and Meng Yanchen parted ways at the entrance of the residential complex. Chen Cheng got into his car and returned to Ode to Joy.

He was planning to pick up some things.

When he arrived on the 22nd floor, he happened to run into Lucy, who was wearing yoga pants and a sports bra, ready to go for a run.

Hearing the elevator door open, Zhu Zhe and Lucy, who were chatting at the doorway, immediately turned their heads to look toward the elevator.

Scum Cheng, the lecher, saw Lucy's outfit, and his eyes immediately lit up.

The skin-tight clothing made Lucy's curvy figure stand out quite prominently.

There was a reason why Chen Cheng liked to be with Lucy.

Among the women, Lucy had the most well-proportioned figure.

She was curvy in all the right places and slim where she needed to be.

Both women looked at him, both smiling.

Lucy found it a bit incredible, after all, the two of them had just been cuddling in her office that afternoon.

With smiling eyes, she looked at Chen Cheng, You actually came back too.

Chen Cheng smiled, To pick up a file.

Lucy immediately knew it was in preparation for his business trip.

Chen Cheng walked over and naturally put his arm around her slender waist, Going for a run?

Lucy looked at Zhu Zhe and immediately blushed, twisting her body, He Minhong is at home.

Chen Cheng and Zhu Zhe exchanged a glance, both seeing a mischievous smile on the other's face.

Turning back, Chen Cheng lowered his head and kissed her full red lips.

Lucy's eyes widened instantly, and for a moment, she was stunned.

This was the first time Chen Cheng had been intimate with her in front of Zhu Zhe.

Lucy glanced in Zhu Zhe's direction and saw her leaning against the door with her chin in her hand, looking like she was enjoying a show.

She immediately realized she had been teased by the two of them. Pouting, she raised her arms to wrap around Chen Cheng's neck, gave Zhu Zhe a provocative look, and then kissed Chen Cheng back passionately.

Zhu Zhe had initially been in a posture of watching Lucy's embarrassment.

Seeing the two kissing so intensely, her face slowly began to puff up.

Her cheeks were puffed out, which was actually quite cute.

Lucy was kissed until she was a bit breathless and patted Chen Cheng in a plea for mercy.

The two finally separated.

Chen Cheng looked at Lucy with a smile, How about we switch to a different aerobic activity?

Lucy's eyes widened instantly, and she glanced at Zhu Zhe, feeling a bit awkward, That wouldn't be good, would it?

Chen Cheng was not one to give up easily; he bent his knees, hoisted Lucy onto his shoulder, and walked toward the stairwell.

Not only was Lucy stunned, but Zhu Zhe, who had originally been watching the show, was also stunned.

Gulp~

Zhu Zhe swallowed hard and muttered, This guy is getting more and more unscrupulous; he doesn't avoid He Minhong at all.

Standing at the doorway, she watched Chen Cheng pass by the stairwell from upstairs.

She was just about to say that he didn't even close the door.

But then she saw Chen Cheng come back out.

Zhu Zhe was even more confused this time.

Chen Cheng walked quickly back to the 22nd floor, went straight to Zhu Zhe, did the same thing, picked up the stunned Zhu Zhe, turned, and went into the stairwell to go upstairs.

Being carried on Chen Cheng's shoulder, Zhu Zhe's heart was in her throat.

If she still couldn't figure out what was going to happen, then she had really learned nothing from Ye Zhenzhen.

In fact, Chen Cheng was still quite careful to avoid He Minhong, as he had chosen to go upstairs.

Over the next hour or so, Chen Cheng and Zhu Zhe experienced the charm of yoga pants and 36D breasts together.

Hmm, Lucy had gone from a C to a D.

Large and full, a perfect hemispherical shape.

Lucy's figure was already hot, and now Zhu Zhe was even more envious, clamoring that she wanted that too.

Chen Cheng, naturally, went along with it and arranged everything for her clearly.