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Chapter 124: Chapter 122 Wen Shulin’s Thanks
"Sister Lin, I really don’t know how to thank you."
Xiao Meier sat in the backseat of the Da Lao with Wen Shulin, speaking sideways.
Wen Shulin smiled and said, "Xiao Er, there’s no need to be so formal with me. Mr. Chen has been a great help to me these past few days, this is just a small matter, nothing big."
Chen Cheng sat in the passenger seat, not turning around, just listening to the two of them talk all the way.
Xiao Meier leaned over, close to Chen Cheng’s ear and asked, "Xiao Cheng, how are you so amazing!"
Chen Cheng smiled, turned his head and kissed Xiao Meier on the face, "You know it already."
"You rascal!"
Xiao Meier didn’t expect Chen Cheng to suddenly do that, especially with Wen Shulin and Chen Donghai in the car, she felt quite embarrassed.
"Sister Lin, please don’t mind! Xiao Cheng is just a joker."
Wen Shulin watched their intimate interaction, feeling a inexplicable twinge of sourness.
Indeed, at certain moments, Chen Cheng in the passenger seat did make her feel secure.
And yet, the relationship between her and Chen Cheng was so ambiguous, with unclear boundaries.
She woke up for him, secretly filmed him, and his ridiculous methods shattered her pride, yet he repeatedly extended a hand to help her out of troubles.
Most importantly, Wen Shulin still owed Chen Cheng a "thank you."
Mr. Chen can indeed be quite annoying at times," Wen Shulin added.
Xiao Meier, as if finding a soulmate, said, "Sister Lin, you feel the same way?"
Wen Shulin nodded, "A bit, perhaps?"
Chen Cheng turned back, "Miss Wen, do I really not have any merits?"
"You are quite alright," Wen Shulin replied.
Xiao Meier laughed covering her mouth, "Xiao Cheng is great, honest, and keeps his word."
"Oh?"
"When he first told me he wanted to open a restaurant for me, I thought he was just joking, but then Wanbao Hall was actually opened."
"Later, he said he wanted to give me a home, and he did."
"Just take this flag-raising, for instance, it was just something we mentioned casually while dining, and I never thought we’d actually come!"
Xiao Meier listed the promises Chen Cheng had made to her, her eyes brimming with happiness.
Listening to this, Wen Shulin’s jealousy was completely triggered.
She did not expect the usually frivolous Chen Cheng to treat Xiao Meier so well.
Given Chen Cheng’s success, accomplishing these things was no small feat.
Wen Shulin struggled to hide her emotions, chuckling awkwardly, "Oh... that’s pretty good."
"Xiao Cheng, sometimes his words can be annoying, but his heart, it’s good."
Xiao Meier continued, "Sister Lin, if Xiao Cheng ever does something wrong, please don’t take it to heart!"
"Mr. Chen, he’s pretty good."
The Da Lao continued on the highway, arriving near the National Grand Theater shortly.
The three of them got off the car, following Wen Shulin, they headed to checkpoint 01 at Western Red Wall.
Her contacts were already waiting there.
Seeing Wen Shulin arrive, a middle-aged man in his forties quickly stepped forward.
"Chairman Wen."
"Director Qi, I really appreciate your help today," said Wen Shulin with a smile.
"If Chairman Wen talks like that, you’re making me feel like an outsider," Director Qi, leading the way, said, "This way, please."
The group bypassed checkpoint 01, walking towards the other side of the Western Red Wall.
Xiao Meier, looking at the nearby Tiananmen, was thrilled.
She pulled Chen Cheng’s arm, whispering, "Xiao Cheng, this Sister Lin is really capable!"
Although Chen Cheng had been to Tiananmen many times, even waved plastic flowers there when he was in elementary school, this was his first time walking through the VIP channel.
"Not bad," he chuckled, "Just average."
They continued along the path, soon reaching an unqueued security checkpoint ahead.
As usual, several people went through security, and after all the procedures had been completed, Director Qi said, "Chairman Wen, I will accompany you up to here. Walk 300 meters inward, and you’ll be there."
Shulin replied, "Thank you for your efforts, Director Qi."
"You’re being too polite."
The three of them walked in the direction indicated, and Xiao Meier curiously asked, "Sister Lin, how do you know Director Qi?"
Shulin didn’t hide it, "His son works at CGG."
"Ah? I see!"
Chen Cheng commented, "Miss Wen’s company has quite a few connections."
Aware of Chen Cheng’s sarcastic tone, Shulin glared at him and quickened her pace.
No need to queue, passing through went smoothly.
However, since they arrived relatively late, the best front-row seats had all been taken.
Looking at the dense crowd, they could only see a flagpole standing in the vast square.
"Ah? We are still late!" Shulin couldn’t help but sigh.
Xiao Meier shook her head repeatedly, very content, "Sister Lin, this is quite good too! We can see!"
The three found a relatively better spot to stand and waited for the flag-raising ceremony to begin.
At this point, more and more people gathered in the square, and the atmosphere became more solemn.
Everyone quietly awaited that sacred moment.
The dawn began to break, and the moment Xiao Meier had waited for ten years was finally arriving.
She stood on tiptoes, looking forward.
Chen Cheng noticed her strained expression and smiled slightly, "Xiao Er Sister?"
"What is it?" Xiao Meier’s gaze was fixed forward, completely unaware that Chen Cheng had crouched down beside her.
Chen Cheng tugged at her hand, "Come up."
"Ah?"
Xiao Meier was very surprised and embarrassed.
She looked at the children around her, some were picked up by their fathers, some even sat on their shoulders, and she instantly understood what Chen Cheng wanted her to do.
"Can I..."
Chen Cheng urged, "Hurry, we’re running out of time!"
Xiao Meier bit her lower lip, stepped over with her plump legs, and mounted Chen Cheng’s shoulders.
Chen Cheng supported Xiao Meier’s thighs with his hands, ensuring she sat steadily on his shoulders.
Xiao Meier, a bit nervous, held onto Chen Cheng’s head, "Xiao Cheng, be careful."
Chen Cheng smiled and said, "Don’t worry, Xiao Er Sister, I won’t let you fall."
He took a deep breath and straightened up.
Xiao Meier’s view suddenly cleared, and her expression turned excited, "Xiao Cheng, I can see it!"
The majestic honor guard marched across the Golden Water Bridge, and Xiao Meier finally witnessed the scene she had only seen on TV before.
"Your waist is pretty good," Shulin commented coolly from the side.
Chen Cheng smiled, "It has to be!"
"You, this person, sigh!" Shulin sighed softly.
"Xiao Cheng, Xiao Cheng!" Xiao Meier excitedly pinched Chen Cheng’s face, "It’s about to start!"
At that moment, Shulin’s phone vibrated.
She looked down, it was a call from Mrs. Shen.
"Madam, the young miss was just taken away!"
Although Shulin already anticipated this outcome, her heart still tightened when she heard the news.
"Okay, I understand."
She hung up the phone and took several deep breaths to calm herself.
"Xiao Cheng! Quick! Let me down!" Xiao Meier said.
Chen Cheng put down Xiao Meier.
She stood straight beside him, her expression solemn, gazing in the direction of the flagpole, standing there for a long time.
