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    Chapter 32 An invitation. What did he just agree to?

    Shen Panqiu slowly walked out from behind the door: “Xiaoyu, my mother heard it.” Although Shen Panqiu was born into a wealthy family, he had never provoked any intrigues among the family.After marrying Cheng Zhishun, she has maintained the frankness, innocence and kindness of her teenage years because of her husband’s deliberate protection.

    I just overheard the conversation between my son and his friends, and my already kind and soft heart became even more humble and guilty.

    Cheng Yuxin wanted to expose the liar’s hypocritical lies in front of her mother, but he had indeed been locked up for too long.For a whole week, his scope of activities was limited to the Cheng family’s inner house, and he was not even allowed to go to the yard.There are no mobile phones, no wireless, and apart from the collection of books in the study, there is not even a decent pastime.

    Cheng Yuxin didn’t understand that her mother, who had always been considerate, was only confused about the blind date.

    “Mom, I…” Cheng Yuxin couldn’t lie in front of her mother, she lowered her head and eyes, not daring to speak.

    In Shen Panqiu’s eyes, it was a completely different scene.Shen Panqiu didn’t want his son to have any regrets, so he stretched out his arm and gently touched the top of his son’s head: “Go ahead, let’s talk about the rest after you finish your work.”

    Although her mother still had some room for words and did not completely promise to give up forcing Cheng Yuxin to go on a blind date, it was still great news for Cheng Yuxin: he was free!

    Cheng Yuxin raised his head, with tears in his eyes.”Mom, I…” He couldn’t help but tell his mother the truth.

    But Shen Panqiu stopped his next words: “Since mom promised you, she won’t break her promise. Go ahead and go home early when you’re done. Or, it’s also good to go out and relax.”

    Shen Panqiu knew how lonely, helpless and lonely Cheng Yu felt during these days when he was locked at home.So she no longer demands more from her children.After a brief consolation, he left the living room.

    Cheng Yuxin wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, calmed down her mood, and looked at Jiang Wanghai not far away who was trying his best to reduce his presence: “Tell me, when I return to the company now, will I not even have a workstation anymore?”

    “Maybe?” Jiang Wanghai cheered up and said uncertainly when he saw that his boss had no intention of blaming him.

    Cheng Yu returned to the company with an uneasy feeling. Fortunately, because it was the off-season, the already Buddhist company was even more depressed.Most of my colleagues were on annual leave, and those who were not on vacation were just sitting at their workstations drinking tea, reading, and gossiping.

    Seeing that Cheng Yuxin was back, only his colleagues who had more business interactions with him stood up and said hello politely, and they didn’t exchange too many greetings. After greetings, they continued to read their novels.

    Such direct greetings made Cheng Yu feel very comfortable.Cheng Yuxin came to her workstation. Except for a thin layer of dust on the table, everything was exactly the same as when she left.Cheng Yuxin felt more at ease than ever before, and took out a wet wipe to wipe the table clean.

    When Cheng Yuxin got off work, she accidentally saw a familiar guy in front of the company: Jiang Chen.Remembering that this guy had made a fool of himself last time he came to the company, Cheng Yuxin quickly pretended not to recognize this guy, lowered his head and blended into the crowd.

    Seeing Cheng Yuxin’s panicked look, Jiang Chen suppressed the smile on his lips, followed quickly, and accurately grabbed Cheng Yuxin’s arm from the crowd.

    Cheng Yuxin’s body tensed, her steps paused, and then quickly returned to normal. She ignored the hand tightly grasping her arm and walked toward the parking lot.

    “Why are you in such a hurry, let’s have a meal together?” Jiang Chen asked with a smile that couldn’t be concealed.

    “No, let go.” Cheng Yuxin’s voice was decisive and indifferent.

    “I’m going to Licheng tomorrow, just think of it as a farewell for me.” Jiang Chen’s tone became softer, even with a hint of pleading.

    Hearing that Jiang Chen would leave Qincheng tomorrow, Cheng Yuxin suddenly stopped: “Is it true? You’ll never come back?” Her voice couldn’t stop jumping for joy.

    “I really want to go to Licheng.” Jiang Chen deliberately ignored the second question and answered sincerely.

    Cheng Yuxin hesitated.

    Seeing that Cheng Yuxin’s attitude had relaxed, Jiang Chen slowly let go of his hand, as if to show his sincerity.

    Cheng Yuxin looked at the place where she had just been caught, and remembered that she could still go to work as usual, thanks to this person’s superb acting skills.Then he said: “Okay, we agreed not to drink.”

    “Well, I don’t drink either.”

    The two reached an unprecedented agreement on the issue of drinking, and went to the hotel that Jiang Chen had booked long ago.

    As the local overlord of Qincheng, Cheng Yuxin has already eaten at all the famous restaurants in Qincheng, and the one chosen by Jiang Chen is no exception.In my impression, it is indeed relatively solid and can’t be faulted in all aspects.There are a few dishes that Cheng Yu particularly likes and he orders them every time he comes to this restaurant.

    However, this time it was not a treat for herself, so Cheng Yuxin was more restrained.After ordering only two signature dishes, he handed the menu back to Jiang Chen.Jiang Chen took the menu, saw the dishes Cheng Yuxin had sketched, and added the rest of the dishes without thinking.

    When the dishes were served, Cheng Yuxin found that every dish was to his liking, even if he didn’t order it himself.

    This guy’s taste is surprisingly consistent with mine.Cheng Yu thought to himself.

    Jiang Chen looked at his expression, and a gentle smile could not be suppressed on his face.So cute, the way he thinks is so cute, and the way he is surprised is so cute.

    Wouldn’t it be cuter if she looked happy?Once such an idea arises, it spreads uncontrollably.He wanted to see more expressions on this face, surprise, happiness, addiction, emotion…

    His eyes gradually darkened, revealing a level of madness and possessiveness that even Jiang Chen himself was unaware of.

    Cheng Yuxin was enjoying a long-lost meal. After all, no matter how skilled the chef at home was, he would inevitably get tired of it after a long time.But suddenly I felt something strange.Cheng Yuxin raised his head warily and saw the dark and unclear eyes of the person sitting opposite.

    “W-what’s wrong with you…” Cheng Yuxin suddenly lost her appetite, put down her chopsticks and asked in a low voice.

    “Ah, it’s okay. The level of the chefs in this restaurant is a bit high.” Hearing Cheng Yuxin’s voice, Jiang Chen suddenly returned to normal, with a calm expression and gentle eyes, as if the ghostly and resentful man just now was not him at all.

    Cheng Yuxin blinked doubtfully. This guy really shouldn’t be taken lightly.

    Jiang Chen saw his suspicious look, picked up his chopsticks and enthusiastically picked up the food for Cheng Yuxin.”I won’t be in Qincheng tomorrow. Can you accompany me to eat more of Qincheng’s delicious food?”

    He repeatedly reminded Cheng Yuxin of the fact that he was about to leave.As expected, Cheng Yuxin felt more at ease and fell back into the embrace of delicious food.

    After the meal, Jiang Chen invited Cheng Yuxin to take a walk with him under the guise of enjoying the night view of Qincheng.As the economic center of the south, Qincheng’s development in all aspects is much better than that of Yucheng. Of course, the urban construction must be more modern and gorgeous.And Central Street, known as the financial center of the south, combines the wealth, splendor and splendor of Qincheng.

    The two came to Central Street and saw at a glance the most majestic and majestic building occupying the most conspicuous position on Central Street – Cheng’s headquarters.

    Cheng Yuxin was a little embarrassed. The other party had already found her home, so she probably knew her true identity.

    But Jiang Chen didn’t mention anything about the Cheng family to him. Even though he had already arrived in front of the Cheng family’s headquarters, he remained as calm as ever, as if Cheng Yuxin was just an ordinary person who happened to be named Cheng.

    This way of getting along made Cheng Yuxin very comfortable.He actually disliked Central Street because everyone who walked with him could not ignore the magnificent building. As soon as he entered Central Street, he would exaggerate or sincerely praise Cheng Yuxin: Cheng Yuxin, that is your building!

    Cheng Yuxin never thought that the Cheng family’s things were her own.No, someone has now confirmed his point of view.

    The two walked side by side in front of the splendid building, and the gorgeous lights fell, like a layer of mist leading to heaven, gently covering the two of them.Jiang Chen looked at the person next to him, and the dreamlike light fell on the more gorgeous and delicate dreamlike face, outlining the lines of the magic brush and reflecting the irregular shadows.

    Just looking at it makes me feel relaxed and happy, as if I have been baptized by the gods.

    Jiang Chen’s heart was beating wildly, like a dying person longing for life, or like a loyal believer longing for God.

    After passing Cheng’s Building, Central Street suddenly opened up.The night wind was getting stronger, and Jiang Chen quietly walked to the side that was protected from the wind.The two walked side by side, and the backs of their hands occasionally touched the people next to them.Jiang Chen felt as if the place he touched was burned, with a numbing pain.

    I really want to hug him with my whole body and let my heart be burned completely.

    As soon as she walked out of Central Street, Cheng Yuxin stopped.”It’s getting late, I have to go back. I wish you a safe journey.”

    Without the magnificent lights of Central Street, the cold moonlight draped over Cheng Yuxin’s shoulders, turning his entire body into a misty veil that could not be touched or grasped.

    Jiang Chen suppressed the bitterness in his heart and nodded gently: “Yes.”

    Cheng Yuxin turned around and left.Jiang Chen resisted not chasing after him immediately. After holding on for a while, he still couldn’t resist.

    “I’ll take you back. Do you still live in the apartment?” Jiang Chen asked after chasing behind Cheng Yuxin.

    Cheng Yuxin stopped and said, “Aren’t you going to Li City tomorrow? Don’t you need to pack your luggage?”

    “It’s not important. You didn’t drive. I’ll take you back. Where do you live?”

    Hearing what he said, Cheng Yuxin remembered that the car was indeed parked at the company, so she nodded: “I’m going home.”

    Jiang Chen immediately became happy and happily took Cheng Yuxin’s hand.Seeing the confused look from the other party, Jiang Chen still refused to let go: “I’m leaving tomorrow.”

    Although Cheng Yuxin didn’t understand the connection between holding hands and going to Licheng, the other party said so and still didn’t refuse.Let the person lead you to the car.

    Jiang Chen was in a good mood along the way. When he turned on the radio, a deep mezzo-soprano was singing emotionally, “Evaporation penetrates into the night sky and it will tremble wherever and whenever it happens” [Note ①].

    Jiang Chen felt that the person singing these lyrics was clearly Cheng Yuxin.Naturally, he looked to his side and found Cheng Yuxin singing softly along with the singing.

    “Do you speak Cantonese?” Jiang Chen asked.Although he can understand Cantonese, when he opens his mouth, he becomes nondescript and weird.After all, he has never lived in a Cantonese-speaking area.

    “It will take a while,” Cheng Yu thought to himself.

    “Then I have to ask you to sing karaoke if I have the chance. It’s rare to meet someone who can speak Cantonese.”

    Because these words were polite enough, Cheng Yuxin did not take them seriously and said modestly: “I only know a little bit, so it’s better not to have too high expectations.”

    From what Jiang Chen heard, it was Cheng Yuxin who agreed to his invitation.He said happily: “Then it’s a deal!”

    Cheng Yuxin:?

    What did he just promise?

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    The author has something to say: From the lyrics of Karen Mok’s “The Color of Water”

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