Chen Cheng got out of the car and drove away the One-77 he had just gotten for free.
Eleven and Zou Yu didn't return to Jardines Lookout either; they went shopping in Central.
It was the end of the year, and the business districts were very lively, so the two of them went to join the crowd.
Chen Cheng was driving, planning to find Han Su.
Having gotten another car for free, Chen Cheng was in a great mood.
The release price of this car wasn't too outrageous, but it was a limited edition.
Now, the second-hand price actually far exceeded the original release price of 1.3 million pounds.
Therefore, the value of this car was actually far greater than the bet between the two of them.
But Chen Cheng didn't take it seriously.
Chen Cheng understood what the other party wanted and could afford to give it.
He just happened to be short on "ammunition," so it was just a small favor.
Just as he was about to cross the harbor, Han Su's call came first.
Chen Cheng saw a tunnel ahead and pulled over to the side of the road.
He picked up the phone, the corners of his mouth curling slightly. "Getting impatient?"
On the other end of the phone, Han Su sounded a bit awkward. "Um..."
Chen Cheng raised an eyebrow. "Just say it if something's up."
On the other end, Han Su gave an awkward laugh. "I'm sorry, I might not be able to get off work on time."
"There's a case, and something came up."
Chen Cheng was stunned for a moment but didn't say anything. "Then work hard on your overtime."
"..."
The two chatted for a few more words before hanging up.
Chen Cheng put down his phone and curled his lips helplessly.
But this was Han Su's personality; work always came first.
Knowing Chen Cheng was dating multiple people, she still quietly stayed with him.
Besides Chen Cheng himself, what she wanted was the convenience he brought to her career.
So, for some small matters, it was impossible for Han Su to leave her work behind.
Chen Cheng looked out of the car, wondering where to go.
He had just told Zou Yu and Eleven that he had other things to do, so he naturally couldn't go find them, or he'd likely be teased by that little vixen Zou Yu.
Chen Cheng raised an eyebrow, thinking of a place.
He stepped on the clutch, shifted gears, and drove away.
He drove through the tunnel, planning to take a look around Deep Water Bay.
Since he was planning to buy a house, it was a good time to look around.
He was free anyway.
After driving the One-77 through the Hung Hom Tunnel, Chen Cheng went straight onto Wong Nai Chung. The road after the Aberdeen Tunnel wasn't very good.
It was a two-way two-lane road; don't even think about non-motorized lanes.
Chen Cheng drove around Deep Water Bay Road, circled to Black's Link, and then turned onto Repulse Bay Road.
He drove all the way to Repulse Bay Beach, which is one of the few beach resources on Hong Kong Island.
But it was only five hundred meters long in total.
Chen Cheng parked the car in the beach parking lot, got out, and walked toward the beach, feeling the cold wind.
He looked at the sunset over the sea for a while and then looked around.
Seeing the beach where both ends were visible, he shook his head.
For the same price, in LA, he could probably buy a manor villa with a private beach.
Here, even the cheapest one-bedroom apartment cost over twenty million.
A detached house with its own street number would cost over a billion.
Once there was a comparison, Chen Cheng lost interest in looking.
Anyway, for detached houses on these two streets in Deep Water Bay and Repulse Bay, there wasn't much choice; it depended on whether anyone was willing to sell.
"Chen Cheng?"
Hearing someone call his name, Chen Cheng was startled and turned his head toward the sound.
He Zhinan was sitting on the sand with her legs tucked in, just a few steps away from him.
The corners of his mouth curled up instantly, and he asked with a smile, "Why are you here?"
He Zhinan was wrapped tightly in a milk-white wool coat.
He Zhinan wiped her tears and showed a smile. "I came to look at the sea."
Chen Cheng frowned, took two steps, and sat down beside her.
"In a bad mood?"
He Zhinan smiled and shook her head. "No."
Chen Cheng's mouth twitched; if she was going to be stubborn, she should at least wipe her tears clean.
Chen Cheng didn't press further. "I heard from Han Su that you found a job here?"
He Zhinan nodded. "Mm-hmm." She turned to look at Chen Cheng. "Actually, was it you who helped?"
"Me?" Chen Cheng was stunned and pointed at himself.
A smile appeared on He Zhinan's lips. "I went to hand out resumes that day and went to pick up Han Su from work."
"And I ran into one of Han Su's clients."
"The other person saw the resume in the transparent folder in my hand."
"Then they asked if I was looking for a job."
He Zhinan blinked her bright eyes. "You should be able to guess what happened next, right?"
Chen Cheng was stunned; he didn't even know who had done such a favor for Han Su.
He Zhinan had always done administrative work.
This kind of position really was just a small favor.
Looking at the sun gradually sinking into the sea, Chen Cheng's mouth curled slightly. "Then when you get your paycheck, remember to treat me to dinner."
He Zhinan burst into laughter, sniffled, and nodded. "Okay, I'll treat you once I get my next paycheck."
The two chatted casually.
Chen Cheng: "Why did you suddenly decide to stay?"
He Zhinan pursed her lips and pondered for two seconds. "I spent too long in Jiangzhou for school and work."
"By chance, I wanted to change the environment."
Chen Cheng's mouth curled up; it's good to have a well-off family, being able to come to Hong Kong Island whenever one wants.
He Zhinan's family was quite well-off. Upon graduation, her parents had bought her a house in Jiangzhou in full.
This sudden desire to stay in Hong Kong Island was probably the confidence her parents gave her to make choices.
He Zhinan was now living in the apartment Han Su had rented before.
Although Han Su didn't take the initiative to ask for rent, it was impossible for He Zhinan to keep living there for free.
Especially after Han Su moved to Jardines Lookout, that apartment became redundant.
With her current administrative salary, after paying the rent, she'd probably only have enough left for food and such.
Chen Cheng smiled and nodded. "That's good."
After saying that, he turned to look at her. "Tell me, why are you here wiping away tears by yourself?"
"Did someone at the company bully you?"
He Zhinan's head immediately shook like a rattle. "No~"
"It's just me... *sniff*... it's just me..."
Saying that, He Zhinan chuckled. "It's just me, my mind suddenly got stuck."
Chen Cheng's mouth curled; it was still because of the breakup.
The two had been together for too long, and with Gao Peng's shameless personality, plus the long distance...
If it weren't for buying a bag whenever he was angry or whenever they fought, they would have broken up long ago.
He Zhinan couldn't even figure out if she liked Gao Peng.
Instead, Gao Peng's sudden proposal gave He Zhinan a jolt.
Something she had originally looked forward to actually happened right before her eyes, and He Zhinan suddenly woke up.
Whether it was Gao Peng toward her or her toward Gao Peng, the passion from their student days had long since vanished.
Chen Cheng didn't speak.
The atmosphere fell into a brief silence. He Zhinan curled into a ball, hugging her knees, staring blankly at the sun that was about to disappear.
"*Gurgle~~~*"
The sound of a stomach rumbling broke the silence.
Chen Cheng burst into laughter; this girl was indeed quite cute.
"Haven't eaten?"
He Zhinan's face, already red from crying, turned bright red with embarrassment as she smiled awkwardly. "Yeah~"
Chen Cheng smiled and frowned, turning to look at the commercial area behind them.
"Let's go. Better to act now than to pick a day; treat me to dinner today."
He Zhinan was stunned, a flash of embarrassment crossing her face, but she still nodded through the awkwardness. "Okay~"
She had originally planned to sign a new contract with the landlord, but it looked like that would have to be delayed until next month.
She hoped this guy wouldn't eat a seafood feast.
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