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Chapter 128: Chapter 126 Jin Baogen’s Return
Standing at the "Arrivals" gate, Wen Shulin’s heart couldn’t calm down for a long time.
The corner of her eye glanced at Chen Cheng beside her, thinking of the scene that had just happened in the car, as her slim legs under the A-line skirt crossed over each other.
Indeed, Chen Cheng’s response had been indifferent.
But she also knew that her little schemes had been seen through.
Since the game began, it seemed she and Chen Cheng were tied together, a seemingly simple relationship but with unclear and intricate interests behind it.
And Wen Shulin also realized that aside from money, her feelings were also quietly sprouting.
"Didn’t Xia Yubing say he was very impressive?" Wen Shulin murmured to herself, "Could it be that I’m simply not strong enough? Unable to pique his interest?"
She felt that Chen Cheng’s words were somewhat unbelievable, at least in that moment, believing herself to be infinitely charming and peerless in beauty.
Enough to leave any man in a state of confused emotions.
"This man..." She took another look at Chen Cheng’s profile, recalling the conversation in the car, "Could it be true as he said, that he wants more than just once?"
"Then what would I become if I compromised?"
Countless questions swirled in Wen Shulin’s mind, she took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down.
She was very clear, now was not the time to lose her composure.
Soon, Jin Baogen’s figure appeared at the gate.
Chen Cheng waved his hand and walked up with Wen Shulin.
"Mr. Jin."
"Hahaha, both of you came?" Jin Baogen smelled of alcohol, "Looks like you had quite a bit to drink at midday!"
Chen Cheng took over the suitcase from him, "Now that the underwriting qualification is confirmed, everyone was happy and had a couple of drinks."
Jin Baogen looked towards Wen Shulin, who was clearly preoccupied, "Xiao Wen, congratulations to you."
"Mr. Jin, it was Chen Jin who got the qualification this time."
"Oh?" Jin Baogen didn’t expect that, "Then he must have really invested heavily."
"Miss Wen gave a hand too," Chen Cheng said frankly.
Jin Baogen’s eyes rose with a smirk, "I knew it was you two!"
"Haha, let’s go Mr. Jin! Xiao Er has already prepared the drinks!"
The three of them walked towards the parking lot, Jin Baogen talking about his experiences in Xuzhou this time. He could see clearly in his heart, judging from Wen Shulin’s reactions, there was something between the two.
They took Wen Shulin’s MPV again, but this time, she lowered the folded secretary seat, sitting face to face with Chen Cheng and Jin Baogen.
Jin Baogen shook off his clothes, "Xiao Wen, I heard your CGG had some troubles?"
Wen Shulin didn’t conceal it and recounted Li Hao’s situation, but didn’t bring up his issues with Su Liya.
"People’s hearts, hidden behind their stomachs. You can’t blame CGG for this; who knew he had such a fetish?"
Jin Baogen sighed, then asked, "About the last underwriting of five hundred million, was it someone else?"
Wen Shulin nodded, "We switched to a sales manager, actually it’s almost sold out, just the thirty million reserved by Mr. Chen left."
"You’re still buying?" Jin Baogen looked at Chen Cheng beside him in shock.
Chen Cheng smiled and gestured with his hand, "That was just me laying a trap, part of a plan."
"Smart lad, it seems I missed a few great shows these past few days!"
"Let me explain it slowly when we drink later!"
"Alright!"
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"Mr. Jin, you’re back?"
Xiao Meier greeted them with warmth.
Jin Baogen smiled benevolently, "See, Xiao Er is the good one!"
"Mr. Jin, stop teasing me." Xiao Meier said with a light smile, "Xiao Cheng told me you were coming, so I immediately told the kitchen to add dishes."
Jin Baogen looked at the bustling Wanbao Hall, nodding in satisfaction, "Not bad, not bad, looks the part."
"Please, this way," Xiao Meier led them, "The private room is all reserved."
"Eh, no need," Jin Baogen waved his hand, "Just have a table set up outside, keep the private room for the customers."
"Huh? This..."
Xiao Meier looked at Chen Cheng helplessly.
Chen Cheng: "Since Mr. Jin has said so, let’s do it this way!"
"Alrighty! Just wait a moment, it’ll be ready in no time."
Before long, a small dining table was set up under the Big Willow Tree.
After Chen Cheng, Jin Baogen, and Wen Shulin took their seats, Xiao Meier personally served the dishes and also brought out the prepared alcohol.
After pouring for the two, she asked Wen Shulin, "Sister Lin, would you like a drink too?"
Wen Shulin nodded, "I can."
Four glasses were filled and clinked together.
Jin Baogen put down his glass and suddenly thought of something, pulling out a red cloth bag from his pocket and giving it to Xiao Meier.
"Xiao Er, take a look inside."
"Another gift?" She took it, curious.
Wen Shulin’s gaze couldn’t help glancing over as well.
"Eh? It’s a gold necklace!" Xiao Meier looked at the item in her hand, then glanced at the one on her wrist, "Mr. Jin, what is this about?"
"There was a lot to do in Xuzhou, didn’t really shop around." Jin Baogen said with a smile, "On the way out, I passed a jewelry store and bought this."
He turned to look at Chen Cheng, "You need to learn from this too, bring something back home when you go out."
Chen Cheng lifted his glass, "To you, Mr. Jin."
"Don’t mention it."
Xiao Meier: "Mr. Jin, I already have a gold necklace, so I should just..."
Jin Baogen looked at the repaired gold necklace on her wrist, feeling it looked familiar.
"Isn’t this from Mr. Zhai?"
"Yes! It’s a family heirloom from Xiao Cheng’s family!" Xiao Meier proudly said, "Xiao Cheng gave it to me!"
"Family heirloom?" Jin Baogen beckoned Xiao Meier to take it off and show him.
After examining it for a while, he raised his head and joked, "Mr. Chen, did you really use this necklace to trick Xiao Er?"
"Trick? How could I deceive Sister Xiao Er?"
Jin Baogen burst into laughter, "That necklace was bought at Friendship Mall. At most, it’s from your mother’s generation, how could it be a family heirloom!"
"Ah? Really?" Chen Cheng’s face showed disbelief, "I’ve seen my mom wearing it, but my grandpa said it was passed down from the ancestors!"
"Look, you still don’t believe it!" Jin Baogen spoke slowly, "Originally, I went with Mr. Zhai to buy it. It was part of the dowry when your parents got married."
"I see..."
Xiao Meier blinked, "It doesn’t matter if it’s not old enough. I like it, and that’s all that matters!"
With that, she happily put it on again.
Wen Shulin watched Xiao Meier’s face full of happiness and remembered how she was rejected by Chen Cheng in the car, feeling quite upset.
"Mr. Jin, I think I drank too much at noon, my head hurts a bit, so I’ll be going now." She stood up and said:
"Xiao Er, thank you for your hospitality. I’ll come again another day."
Xiao Meier stood up too, "Sister Lin, let me call you a cab! You go back and rest well!"
Jin Baogen’s eyes narrowed slightly, as if he completely understood Wen Shulin’s feelings.
"No need, my car is right there, I’ll have my driver take her."
After saying this, he stood up, "Xiao Wen, this way."
Wen Shulin nodded and followed Jin Baogen.
"Xiao Cheng, how much did Sister Lin drink at noon?" Xiao Meier asked with concern.
Chen Cheng thought for a moment, "It seems to be just two liang (about 100ml)?"
"Then her alcohol tolerance isn’t very good."
Jin Baogen and Wen Shulin arrived at the Land Cruiser. Just as Wen Shulin was about to get in the car, Jin Baogen stopped her.
"Xiao Wen."
"Hm?"
Jin Baogen lit a cigarette, asking meaningfully, "You’ve fallen for Mr. Chen, haven’t you?"
