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Chapter 153: Chapter 148 Bing Bing, Wait a Moment
The next day, in Beijing for publication.
President Li held Chen Cheng’s hand, "Mr. Chen, thank you so much."
"There’s no need for that," Chen Cheng responded with a smile. "We are friends after all!"
"Alright, then once I get to Magic City and get settled, shall we continue our old tradition?"
Chen Cheng nodded, "Looking forward to it immensely."
At this moment, Tong Jialu walked in, smiling as she said: "Brother Cheng, all the procedures are completed. The funds should be in President Li’s account by 3 PM at the latest."
Chen Cheng told Li Bo, "Then Lao Li, please wait a few more hours."
"Mr. Chen, why would you say that? How could I not trust you?" Li Bo laughed and said, "I have a flight this afternoon, but I’ve got the notarization and power of attorney all set. The agent will help you with the transfer procedures when the time comes."
Cheng Cheng responded, "Then I wish President Li smooth sailing in Magic City and grand success!"
"Borrowing Mr. Chen’s auspicious words!"
The two shook hands again, and after seeing him out of the office, Chen Cheng returned to the sofa.
And the panel in his mind refreshed.
[Current Funds: 40,643,667 Yuan]
[Current Daily Interest Rate: 6.91%]
[Expenditure: 38,756/1,000,000]
[Props: Need 30,000,000 to unlock]
"This money really adds up."
Click.
A few meters away, the sound of a door being locked interrupted Chen Cheng’s thoughts.
He looked up to see Tong Jialu walking towards him.
Dressed in the Beijing publication uniform, she moved gracefully, her legs, shrouded by long pants, shifting alluringly with each step.
"Brother Cheng."
She sat in Chen Cheng’s lap, her arms around his neck, "Can you take me out for some fun today?"
The corners of Chen Cheng’s lips curled up as he looked into her eager eyes, "Where do you want to go?"
"I want..."
Before she could finish her sentence, she leaned in closer.
Chen Cheng reciprocated Tong Jialu’s enthusiasm, and her gaze became more intense. She didn’t want to let him go now that they had finally met.
"Would it be okay to go to a hotel?" Tong Jialu drew circles on Chen Cheng’s chest and said coquettishly: "It would be convenient for me."
Chen Cheng touched her smooth ponytail, "What’s so fun about the hotel? Didn’t we do that last time?"
Tong Jialu immediately got excited, "Then where shall we go?"
"We could go..."
Before he could finish, a knocking sound interrupted them.
Tong Jialu quickly stood up, straightened her clothes, and then went to open the door.
"Why lock the door?"
Xia Yubing appeared at the office door, confusion written all over her face.
But as she saw Chen Cheng sitting on the sofa, she seemed to understand the reason for the locked door.
"Sister, I was transferring funds for Brother Cheng!" Tong Jialu breathed a sigh of relief and stepped aside.
Xia Yubing walked in, "Why not say something before you came?"
She naturally sat down next to Chen Cheng.
"It was nothing urgent, so I didn’t notify Director Xia," Chen Cheng said with a smile.
Xia Yubing glanced at Chen Cheng sharply, obviously preferring the nickname "Bing Bing."
Tong Jialu also returned to Chen Cheng’s right side, her mood somewhat dampened because her cousin interrupted them right at the crucial moment.
Xia Yubing seemed to notice Tong Jialu’s mood and joked with a smile, "What, Xiao Lu, did I spoil your fun?"
Tong Jialu blushed and retorted coquettishly, "Sister, what are you talking about!"
"I was just discussing with Brother Cheng about where to go for fun," she said quietly.
Xia Yubing wouldn’t let go of such an opportunity, having just met Chen Cheng after so long and not knowing when they would see each other next.
"Going out? Have you thought of a place?" she asked.
Chen Cheng’s gaze rapidly shifted between the two sisters, "Xiao Lu mentioned going to a hotel."
"Brother Cheng!"
"But I just felt it wasn’t very interesting," Chen Cheng laughed.
Xia Yubing unconsciously bit her lip, vividly remembering the unforgettable day at Bulgari, still savored in her memory.
"Then..."
Chen Cheng stood up, "But now, I think the hotel might not be a bad idea."
He made an invitation towards Tong Jialu, "Shall we go?"
Tong Jialu hardly concealed her excitement, hastily nodding despite Xia Yubing’s presence, "Yes, yes!"
Xia Yubing’s expression immediately became complex; she felt a mix of disappointment and tried not to show it too obviously.
After hesitating, she finally bit the bullet and said, "Then I..."
Chen Cheng: "Director Xia, Xiao Lu and I will go ahead and talk."
"Eh?"
Before Xia Yubing could respond, Chen Cheng and Tong Jialu had already left the office.
"Chen Cheng!" Xia Yubing roared inwardly, "What are you doing!"
Once outside, they got into the car.
But before the car could start, Tong Jialu frantically jumped onto Chen Cheng.
Chen Donghai had seen this behavior before and didn’t say a word; he simply got out of the car.
"So eager?" Chen Cheng asked with a smile.
Tong Jialu unwrapped the buttons on Chen Cheng’s shirt, coyly retorted: "Brother Cheng, I’ve missed you."
Chen Cheng held her hand, "Don’t be in such a hurry."
But Tong Jialu persisted, continuing to rub against Chen Cheng, "Brother Cheng, don’t keep me hanging."
"That deserves a reward with a kiss."
"Only one kiss?" Tong Jialu pouted. "Brother Cheng, you’re too stingy!"
But she quickly pecked Chen Cheng’s cheek.
"Then what do I have to do next to get a reward?" Tong Jialu, thinking the game had started, eagerly asked.
Chen Cheng: "Wait."
"Wait?"
Ding ding ding.
Just then, Chen Cheng’s phone rang urgently.
He picked up the phone and his expression relaxed instantly.
"Hello?"
"Honey, have you left yet?"
It was Xia Yubing; she paused for a moment, "I miss you."
Chen Cheng pinched Tong Jialu’s cheek, "Not yet. We’re in the parking lot."
"Can I come to see you?" Xia Yubing whispered.
"How could I refuse you, Bing Bing?"
Hearing this nickname, Xia Yubing was overjoyed, "I’ll be there right away!"
After hanging up the phone, Tong Jialu pouted her lips, "Brother Cheng, didn’t you promise to be with me..."
Chen Cheng reassured her, "Don’t worry, I won’t go back on my word."
"Really?"
"When have I ever lied to you?"
Tong Jialu nodded with skepticism and stopped talking.
In no time, Xia Yubing arrived beside the car and pulled open the door.
But upon seeing Tong Jialu in the back seat, she paused just as she was about to step into the car.
"You sit in the passenger seat," Chen Cheng said.
Xia Yubing’s smile briefly faltered but quickly returned to normal, "Okay."
Once the three of them were all seated, Chen Cheng said, "Xiao Hai, drive."
Chen Donghai quickly hopped into the vehicle, just hearing Chen Cheng say, "To the Waldorf."
"Okay, Mr. Chen."
Da Lao smoothly hit the road.
The atmosphere in the car was subtly tense.
Both Xia Yubing and Tong Jialu knew what was about to happen, but they weren’t sure how Chen Cheng would handle it.
Especially Tong Jialu, she felt it was somewhat unfair.
Chen Cheng and Xia Yubing always spent time alone, and she had noticed that brief disappearance of the small leather suitcase.
But when it was her turn, she didn’t receive such treatment.
Meanwhile, Xia Yubing also felt a bit uneasy.
Although she had met with Chen Cheng more than once, and she and Tong Jialu had both served Shulin together,
now, facing Chen Cheng was a different experience.
"Xiao Lu, you go up first and then send me the room number," Chen Cheng broke the silence.
Tong Jialu silently nodded.
"After this task, there will be a reward," Chen Cheng said with a smile.
"What reward?" Both sisters asked in unison.
Chen Cheng was amused by their surprisingly identical question.
"Aren’t you two twins? How come you’re so in sync?"
Xia Yubing and Tong Jialu exchanged looks and shyly turned their heads away.
Chen Cheng cleared his throat and said, "As for the reward, you’ll know after you complete the task."
Tong Jialu acted coquettishly, "Brother Cheng, can’t you tell me now?"
Chen Cheng gave a mysterious smile, "Really want to know now?"
"Yes!"
Chen Cheng cupped Tong Jialu’s face, "Just now was a moment, this time it’s a minute."
Whimper!
Xia Yubing, sitting in the passenger seat, looked at the two in the backseat, feeling a wave of envy.
Her hands couldn’t help but tightly clasp the corner of her clothes, watching Tong Jialu with her eyes nearly closed, she so wished she was the one sitting in the backseat.
"Is it time yet?" Chen Cheng asked Xia Yubing.
"It’s been time!"
Chen Cheng let go of Tong Jialu, who seemed dazzled and was almost out of breath.
"Brother Cheng..."
Chen Cheng gently stroked the hair beside Tong Jialu’s ears, "Book a suite, got it?"
"I got it."
The car soon arrived at the Waldorf hotel, and Tong Jialu eagerly got off to check in.
Chen Donghai also got out of the car, "Mr. Chen, I’ll wait for you in the café."
"Okay."
Now only Xia Yubing and Chen Cheng were left in the car.
She couldn’t hold back anymore, "You’re really good to Xiao Lu."
Chen Cheng smiled, not responding.
Seeing Chen Cheng not responding, Xia Yubing turned around with a sense of grievance, "Why didn’t I get this treatment at the beginning?"
Chen Cheng leaned forward, his gaze sharply gripping Xia Yubing’s chin, "Since when have you been so straightforward with me?"
Xia Yubing shivered but her heart was delighted.
"Husband... are you going to punish me?"
Chen Cheng didn’t respond, just stared intently at her brow.
Xia Yubing closed her eyes and leaned forward slightly.
But she didn’t feel the familiar touch, even the support on her chin disappeared.
When she opened her eyes again, she saw Chen Cheng reclined against the seat back, smiling at her.
"Husband, I was wrong," Xia Yubing pleaded with a captivating look, "I shouldn’t have spoken to you like that."
"I’m not angry."
"Then can I..."
Ding!
Chen Cheng checked his phone, "Xiao Lu is ready, let’s go upstairs!"
"Okay!"
The two walked toward the elevator, Xia Yubing tried several times to grab Chen Cheng’s hand, but he kept his hands in his pockets, not giving her a chance.
So, she settled for hooking his arm.
"I was really wrong." In the elevator, Xia Yubing continued to apologize in a low voice.
"My feelings for you are no less than what I give her."
Xia Yubing, hearing these cold words, felt a warm current flow through her heart.
"Husband, I knew you wouldn’t punish me!"
Ding!
The elevator doors opened.
The two walked towards the suite booked by Tong Jialu.
Just as they approached the door, it opened.
Seemingly, Tong Jialu had been peering through the peephole, waiting for Chen Cheng’s arrival.
"So eager?" Chen Cheng stepped in.
"Brother Cheng, water!" Tong Jialu handed him a bottle of mineral water.
Chen Cheng unscrewed it, took a sip, and pointed to the sofa nearby, "Bing Bing."
"Hmm?" Xia Yubing stepped forward.
Tong Jialu’s hopeful smile froze, thinking to herself, "Did he choose my cousin first after all?"
Chen Cheng beckoned Tong Jialu with his finger, then told Xia Yubing, "You sit here, just wait for a bit."
"What?!" Xia Yubing couldn’t believe what she heard.
But what she saw was Chen Cheng and Tong Jialu walking into the bedroom, hearing the click of the door locking.
