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Chapter 109: Chapter 108: The Share of the Sunday Girlfriend
The next day, Sunday.
"Xiao Lu, have you seen my chiffon dress?" Xia Yubing stood in the walk-in closet, searching high and low, "The one with the floral print."
Today, she had gotten up early, just for the date she had agreed upon with Chen Cheng.
Her delicate makeup and her recently groomed, smooth long hair complemented her anticipative mood.
However, she was currently anxious because she couldn’t find that favored dress.
Rubbing her sleepy eyes and wearing a Lingna Bell pajama, Tong Jialu approached the door and leaned on the door frame, "Sis, you’re going out on the weekend?"
Xia Yubing paused for half a second, smiling in response: "Going to see a client."
Tong Jialu’s eyes lit up instantly.
She became fully awake, "When will you be back?"
"What’s up?" Xia Yubing looked back, "Something the matter?"
"I want to order some takeaway~" Tong Jialu could hardly conceal her excitement.
Xia Yubing turned around, continuing her search, "Should be in the evening! Around eight or nine."
Tong Jialu calculated in her mind; if she waited until after her sister left and invited Chen Cheng over, she could spend almost an entire day with him.
"Did you see my dress?" Xia Yubing asked again: "Did you take it to wear?"
"No, not me!" Tong Jialu walked in and quickly found it, "Here it is!"
Xia Yubing let out a sigh of relief and didn’t bother to take off the silver silk short nightgown she was wearing, just slipped on the chiffon dress directly.
Seeing this, Tong Jialu helped her manage her long hair and then tied the slim belt around her waist.
"Sis, you look so pretty today!" she said.
Xia Yubing then chose a pair of RV buckle high-heels, her white toes polished with crimson nail polish slipping into the pointed tips, and her petite feet sinking slowly into the shoes.
Standing up straight, her long legs showcased their slender curves.
Xia Yubing twirled once more in front of the mirror, admiring the mature and elegant charm she exuded.
She nodded in satisfaction, her mouth curving into a self-assured smile.
Tong Jialu watched silently from the side, "Sis, you really look beautiful!"
Xia Yubing picked up a Chanel bag and said, "I’m off then, take care of yourself today."
After speaking, she gracefully left, leaving just a hint of a fragrant scent behind.
"Yes! I’ll just binge-watch some shows, no need to go out."
Bang!
Tong Jialu watched as Xia Yubing left the house. It was a while before she came back to her senses.
She covered her mouth excitedly, her eyes sparkling with anticipation.
She hurried back to the bedroom, grabbed her phone, and flung herself onto the bed, sending Chen Cheng a message:
"Brother Cheng, want to come to my place to watch the rest of Crayon Shin-chan?"
"My sis has gone out and won’t be back until the night!"
After sending the message, she stood up and glanced at herself in the Lingna Bell pajamas through the mirror, feeling it wasn’t quite right.
She jogged into the walk-in closet and after much deliberation chose a black lace camisole dress to wear.
Releasing her bun, her smooth hair cascaded down her shoulders.
"Time for makeup!" she whispered to herself, "No, I should take a bath first!"
Tong Jialu looked at herself in the full-length mirror, smiling with satisfaction.
Ding!
Her phone chimed.
Tong Jialu rushed back to the bedroom and eagerly checked it.
Brother Cheng: I’ve got something on today, can’t make it. Another day.
"Huh?"
Tong Jialu’s previously elated mood was abruptly doused with cold water.
She collapsed onto the bed, clutching her phone, her eyes dimming, and the corners of her mouth drooping.
"Postponed again?" she muttered: "Ugh, is it because my period hasn’t ended and Brother Cheng thinks there’s no fun in coming?"
Tong Jialu estimated the time, "Should be four more days..."
At the basement of Jinmao Mansion.
Chen Cheng put away his phone.
He sighed deeply, murmuring dismally: "I’ve got a date with your sis, couldn’t help it."
Tap tap tap.
The crisp sound of high heels approached.
Chen Cheng looked up, and Xia Yubing was sashaying towards him.
She straightened her back, the upper part of her body leaning forward slightly, making her bust appear even more alluring.
Her long, slender legs moved alternately with grace as she walked, without any hint of pretension, exuding a mature woman’s unique sensual charm.
Even more eye-catching was how Xia Yubing’s long hair gently fluttered with her steps, like a black waterfall rippling behind her, adding a touch of enchanting allure.
The whole scene seemed as if time had slowed down.
Xia Yubing stopped in front of Chen Cheng, hands holding her purse, "Waited long?"
"Just got here a short while ago." Chen Cheng said with a smile.
Xia Yubing took out the car keys, handing them to him, "I’ll drive."
"Alright." She handed him the keys and walked to the passenger side.
The two got into Xia Yubing’s BMW, just like any ordinary couple on a date, with eyes full of longing.
Chen Cheng gently turned the steering wheel, "Where would you like to go?"
"Anywhere is fine."
"Up to me?" Chen Cheng laughed and stopped the car.
Xia Yubing turned her head, "Mhm."
"Then let’s just stay here."
"Ah?"
Chen Cheng released the handbrake, "Just kidding."
"Annoying."
The BMW slowly left the underground parking lot, Chen Cheng asked, "Have you had breakfast?"
Xia Yubing had been up early to put on makeup and only had a glass of water.
"No."
Chen Cheng asked again, "Shall we eat outside or at the hotel?"
"Hotel."
Xia Yubing didn’t answer but took out her phone with the room information displayed.
Chen Cheng glanced at it, "I’ll give you the money later."
"No need. It was voluntary."
"Hey, for something like booking a room, how can I let you pay for it?"
Chen Cheng didn’t drive towards Liangma River, but said instead, "Bing Bing, thank you."
"For what?" Xia Yubing cautiously reached out her hand and grasped his strong right hand.
Chen Cheng’s eyes crinkled with a smile as he held her tender, delicate hand, "For spending this day with me."
The unusual Chen Cheng made Xia Yubing a bit uncomfortable.
Especially that "Bing Bing."
At least, the original him had never shown such a gentle side, it was mostly domineering.
Although puzzled, she was more touched by this tenderness, her lips curving involuntarily upward, her eyes twinkling with happiness.
It felt like she was truly in love.
And the man beside her, he was so exceptional.
For a moment, the hand that Chen Cheng held was gripped even tighter, fingers interlocked firmly.
Chen Cheng was steering with one hand, "First, accompany me to book a car."
"Ah? Aren’t we going to the hotel?" Xia Yubing had thought they would get straight to the point.
Chen Cheng turned his head and smiled, "We have a whole day, no one will disturb us."
Hearing him say this, Xia Yubing looked down and chuckled softly.
"That’s more like it! You really do look beautiful when you smile." Chen Cheng praised her smile once again, a smile that belonged to him alone.
And this time, Xia Yubing’s smile was filled with much more happiness.
She took out a bottle of water from the door, unscrewed it, and offered it with consideration like a girlfriend, "Thirsty?"
Chen Cheng joked, "As a girlfriend, shouldn’t you be feeding me with your mouth?"
After hearing this, Xia Yubing paused for a moment, knowing Chen Cheng was joking.
But still, she carefully handed over the water bottle and helped him take a small sip.
It seemed like, for this Sunday, the girlfriend title was hers alone.
