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    Chapter 20 A confession and they will become true love…

    The process of buying a ticket and boarding the ship was almost exactly the same as in my memory. Except for the temperature of the wind, nothing seemed to have changed.

    Cheng Yuxin squeezed her palms tightly and boarded the cruise ship with the help of people around her.

    The nighttime programs in winter are not as rich as in summer, so after a brief opening and introduction to the attractions, the radio began to play relaxing and pleasant light music.

    Jiang Chen saw people going to the deck one after another to enjoy the night view on the river. He originally wanted to drag Cheng Yuxin there with him, but when he saw his pale cheeks and red nose, he gave up the idea.

    There was a water bar that provided hot drinks on the cruise ship. Jiang Chen saw that Cheng Yu was in a daze, so he didn’t disturb him and went over to buy two cups of hot milk.

    When she came back, Cheng Yuxin was still looking at the sparkling river through the glass, lost in thought.Jiang Chen thought for a while and then gently placed the hot milk cup against Cheng Yuxin’s cheek.

    The warm temperature and the aroma of milk hit her face. Cheng Yuxin looked away and turned around to see a successful smiling face.

    “Is it still cold? Drink some hot milk.”

    Cheng Yuxin blinked a few times and took the milk with expectant eyes.

    Whether it was because the milk was too warm or the air conditioner in the cabin was working, Cheng Yuxin’s face gradually turned a light pink.

    Jiang Chen looked very satisfied. It happened that the cruise ship passed by Yu’an Tower, the landmark of Yucheng, and the voice of the commentary on the radio sounded again, and he began to introduce the historical origin, architectural features and cultural significance of Yu’an Tower to everyone.Everyone in the cabin looked in the direction of Yu An Tower, which happened to be the direction where the two of them were standing.

    Even though she knew she wasn’t being looked at, Cheng Yuxin still couldn’t help but feel embarrassed. Just as she was about to leave this eye-catching viewing spot with a perfect perspective, she stood up but was grabbed by her arm.It’s Jiang Chen.

    “The tour guide said that the predecessor of Yu’an Tower was the library of Yucheng Academy. Have you heard of it, Ayu?” Jiang Chen seemed not to know his predicament, and stopped the person just to ask about the historical origin of Yu’an Tower.

    Cheng Yuxin couldn’t leave, and when he heard Jiang Chen’s question again, he resisted ignoring the tourists’ gazes and sat back down again.He looked at Yu An Tower, which was decorated with lights on the river bank: “Of course I know.”

    “Then you students of Yucheng University don’t have to buy tickets to go to Yu’an Building?” Jiang Chen asked immediately.

    “How did you know?” Cheng Yuxin looked away and looked at the person next to her and asked.

    “Yucheng Academy should be considered the predecessor of your school.” Jiang Chen said.

    “Strictly speaking, it’s not really true, but the School History Research Institute quoted scriptures and made some far-fetched connections. So the current official statement is that it’s the predecessor.”

    Jiang Chen smiled knowingly, “It’s a good thing for you students. It saves you a ticket.”

    “But all the attractions in Yucheng are free of charge with your student ID card.” Cheng Yuxin retorted.

    This made Jiang Chen a little surprised.Their school has never had this kind of benefit. At most, admission to attractions with a student ID card is half price – but this is the case in universities across the country.

    Sure enough, if you have the opportunity to go to a top university, you still have to fight for it.Jiang Chen snorted softly, but because it was too short and the sound was extremely small, no one noticed.

    While he was talking, the cruise ship was already some distance away from Yu’an Tower. Everyone’s eyes had already dispersed. Cheng Yuxin also found that he had completely relaxed without knowing it. He lowered his head and took a big sip of milk.

    “Is it still hot? Do you want to buy another cup?” Seeing that he was quite satisfied with the milk, Jiang Chen asked immediately.

    Cheng Yuxin shook his head: “It should be over soon.”

    What Cheng Yuxin said was that the cruise trip was almost over.Winter cruises are indeed less fun than summer cruises, and the wind on board is extremely strong, so it would be better to end it as early as possible.

    But Jiang Chen didn’t hear anything. His eyes were fixed on the corners of Cheng Yuxin’s lips and couldn’t leave.Just now, Cheng Yuxin drank too quickly and got some milk on her lips, but she didn’t even notice.

    Jiang Chen stretched out his hand, and when he came to his senses, his fingers had already covered the soft and moist place.

    Both of them were stunned for a moment, and then reacted almost at the same time.Jiang Chen retracted his hand and Cheng Yuxin looked away.

    The tourists on the boat were still noisy, but the two of them seemed to be separated from everyone by an invisible wall.

    A suffocating silence spread between the two of them. Jiang Chen felt his head was a little dizzy, and his fingers began to rub unconsciously, as if he was recalling the touch just now.

    Jiang Chen took a deep breath, and after a while, he said slowly: “I’m sorry, I couldn’t hold it back.”

    Cheng Yuxin then turned around, the blush on his face not dissipating, making him look more gentle and approachable than his usual refined and unattainable appearance.

    Jiang Chen felt like his heart was drunk, his breathing was almost disordered, and he was suppressed by his remaining rationality.

    “Cheng Yu loves me…”

    Cheng Yuxin said nothing, her dark eyes stared straight into Jiang Chen’s eyes, and she shook her head slightly when Jiang Chen spoke.

    Jiang Chen’s voice stopped suddenly.

    The crowd started to commotion again, and the radio sounded again. A gentle female voice kindly reminded tourists to disembark in an orderly manner and pay attention to safety.

    The boat trip is over.

    Jiang Chen stood there helplessly, unwilling to leave.

    Why not let him finish.

    Cheng Yuxin still just didn’t speak, and didn’t even pay attention to Jiang Chen’s strange behavior. She raised her feet and followed the crowd towards the exit of the cruise ship.

    Jiang Chen quickly followed.He reached out to hold Cheng Yuxin’s hand, but was quietly dodged.

    “Cheng Yuxin, why don’t you let me finish!” Jiang Chen stretched out his hand again, and this time he held it.

    But Cheng Yuxin neither looked back nor stopped, and still walked towards the exit without looking back.

    There were so many people disembarking that there was a small jam at the exit.Jiang Chen immediately moved closer to Cheng Yuxin to prevent him from getting separated by the crowd.

    Cheng Yuxin’s body swayed subconsciously, but she couldn’t avoid it because the crowd was too crowded.His back was pressed against his warm and strong chest, as if he had support in this noisy crowd.Cheng Yuxin felt his heart beat a little faster.

    No, he shook his head slightly.

    He couldn’t have any strange thoughts about such a face.

    What’s more…

    Cheng Yu lowered his head heartily.The other party just showed a little intimacy and couldn’t wait to fall in.

    Too cheap.

    Obviously, all you need to do is give money.

    Under the guidance of the staff, order at the exit was gradually restored, and tourists began to disembark in an orderly manner.

    The two were pushed off the boat by the crowd, and no one spoke again until they got into the car.

    Jiang Chen felt as if a huge stone was suffocating in his chest. Not only was it so heavy that he couldn’t breathe, it even started to hurt.

    Cheng Yuxin’s performance could not be more obvious.

    Why?

    Obviously you weren’t the one who kissed me first?

    Isn’t it obvious that you are crying and saying not to leave, pestering people to call you husband, and clamoring for a good morning kiss and a good night kiss?

    Why can’t I even let myself say a simple confession?

    While waiting for the red light, Jiang Chen looked through the rearview mirror and saw Cheng Yuxin with her eyes closed in the back seat.

    Jiang Chen couldn’t tell whether he was really asleep or pretending to be asleep, but he still slowed down after the green light turned on.

    I can only find a way to return the money as soon as possible.

    Jiang Chen firmly believed that as long as he paid back the money, everything would be fine.Cheng Yuxin will understand herself and accept herself.

    They will become a real couple, and they will no longer have to be held back by any contractual relationship.

    Before setting off for Yucheng, Jiang Wanghai once gave Jiang Chen the address of a hotel.It was booked in advance by Jiang Wanghai.But since Jiang Chen promised to bear all the expenses of Cheng Yuxin’s trip to Yucheng, he had no intention of breaking his promise.

    So instead of choosing the hotel booked by Jiang Wanghai, he drove in the opposite direction.

    Jiang Wanghai knew that the most important purpose of his boss’s trip was to attend the wedding of his friend from college, so he thoughtfully arranged the hotel near the wedding venue.The hotel is not very far from the South Campus of Yucheng University, and can be reached in just ten minutes by car.For Cheng Yuxin’s trip this time, the choice of this location was very convenient.

    Jiang Chen didn’t know whether it was intentional or unintentional, but he decided to do the opposite and booked a new hotel in the high-tech zone on the northernmost side of Yucheng.

    Because the High-tech Zone is too far from Cheng Yuxin’s campus, even after staying in Yucheng for six years, Cheng Yuxin still came to the High-tech Zone only a handful of times.

    So when Cheng Yuxin woke up and saw the unfamiliar street scene in the High-tech Zone, she immediately realized that they had taken the wrong road.

    “Jiang Chen, you are on the wrong track.”

    “You’re not wrong.” Jiang Chen said without turning around.

    “This should be the High-tech Zone, and our hotel is in the Chengnan District.”

    “That’s right, our hotel is right here.”

    Only then did Cheng Yuxin realize that Jiang Chen had never planned to implement his plan from beginning to end.

    “Jiang Chen, what do you want to do?” Cheng Yuxin’s voice suddenly rose, as if to cover up the nervousness in her heart.

    Jiang Chen remained indifferent: “I said, I will be responsible for the rest of your journey.”

    “Don’t do anything stupid!”

    Jiang Chen’s tone was too cold and his expression was too cold, making Cheng Yuxin completely panicked.He leaned forward helplessly, and then stepped back because he was helpless.The beautiful little face was full of panic caused by fear.

    “I have to attend the wedding…” But even though he was so scared, he still remembered the purpose of his trip.

    “I won’t delay your participation in the wedding.” Jiang Chen’s voice was still cold and emotionless, making Cheng Yuxin think that the person who carefully wiped off the milk for him was actually possessed by a ghost.

    Sure enough, if you can’t get any benefits, you will fall out.

    Still want money?Go ahead and dream!

    When Cheng Yu woke up, Jiang Chen silently speeded up the car, and since the road was smooth, he reached his destination in a short while.

    As a new urban area that has only begun to develop in recent years, the High-tech Zone has far less population density and commercial concentration than the lively and prosperous old urban areas like Chengnan District.

    So when the two got out of the car, they were surprised to find that not only were there large empty parking spaces in the parking lot, but there were also almost no vehicles on the road.There are many tall buildings on the roadside, but there are not many places with lights on.The few shops that are still open seem to be doing normal business.

    But the biggest advantage of the new city is the complete infrastructure, smooth roads, bright street lights, and even the decoration of the hotel is extremely fashionable.

    Jiang Chen went to the front desk to go through the formalities. After routine registration, the front desk asked him for the ID card of the person living with him.

    Jiang Chen turned around and carried Cheng Yuxin over.”ID card.”

    Cheng Yuxin was admiring the hotel’s hanging paintings. He realized that the hotel’s fashionable decoration style was not just to comply with the city’s overall planning, but also the owner’s own aesthetic.

    After all, the painting hanging in the lobby alone is not an ordinary decoration, but can be called art.

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