The wooden beauty of Young Master Sheng(91-95)

Chapter 91: Unexpected


Sheng Mingsi didn't continue the conversation on this topic.


Instead, he stood up with a cold expression and said, "Uncle Chu will be here soon. I'll leave first."


Seeing him avoiding the topic, Sheng Qinghua wondered why that girl was so different to him. She had introduced many beautiful girls to him multiple times, whether it was a well-matched lady from a prestigious family or a knowledgeable and outstanding woman. He had always been quite annoyed. Was he serious this time?


What was it about that mysterious girl that attracted him?


"You rarely wear such bright clothes." She had noticed the clothes he was wearing and glanced at them. "Hand-knit cheap stuff. I didn't expect my son to be so easily fooled."


Sheng Mingsi's eyes deepened, and his tone was cold. "Regardless of what you say, it's precious to me. That's enough."


Sheng Qinghua laughed at his words, a laugh full of sarcasm. "Precious, huh."


Could it last?


But she didn't continue saying anything.


She knew this child's temper. No matter how much she said, it wouldn't make a difference. He always made his own decisions, and no one could influence him.


"If Chu Jianhui is here to see me, I welcome him. But if he's trying to provide some psychological counseling, tell him not to waste his efforts!"


Sheng Mingsi: "Then consider it meeting an old friend."


Sheng Qinghua remained non-committal.


Seeing him getting up, she asked, "Leaving already?"


Sheng Mingsi: "No, I'll have dinner here today."


Sheng Qinghua finally relaxed a bit. "Alright, let the kitchen make your favorite."


...


Jiang Chenchen and Xia Changli went to a large shopping mall in the center, with Wu Bi following behind the two girls. He was tall and sturdy, resembling a bodyguard with sunglasses.


After the variety show recording, Jiang Chenchen gave her share of the payment to Xia Changli, a decent sum. She used part of it to pay for her driving license, and the remaining amount was sufficient for two months of living expenses and some shopping for clothes.


The two girls had come to stroll around and enjoy the festive atmosphere. If they found some affordable and nice clothes, they might buy them.


However, Wu Bi drove them to a relatively high-end mall. Xia Changli, taking a look at the price tag of a random piece of clothing, found it shockingly expensive.


Feeling a bit embarrassed, she gently patted Jiang Chenchen's shoulder and whispered, "Shall we go somewhere else?"


Jiang Chenchen was examining a black and white striped knit sweater. Upon hearing Xia Changli's words, she handed the clothing she was holding to her. "How about this one?"


It seemed suitable for her, with a somewhat quiet and artistic style.


Before Xia Changli could check the price, a saleswoman hurried over. She was stunned by Jiang Chenchen's beauty and praised her. "This young lady has a good eye. This is the classic black and white color scheme for this year. The square neckline adds a youthful and collegiate touch, very suitable for your age."


Seeing that she was wearing something expensive, the saleswoman continued enthusiastically, "Do you want to try it on? You can do it right here!"


She pointed to the fitting room.


Xia Changli looked at Jiang Chenchen, and without giving her a chance to check the price, the saleswoman continued, "You should try it. It's a new arrival this year."


Jiang Chenchen glanced at Xia Changli, who hadn't checked the price. "How about this one?"


"Do you like it or can't afford it?" came a voice full of sarcasm from nearby.


Both girls looked up and saw a fashionable girl with heavy makeup.


Xia Changli's expression changed slightly. Usually calm and composed, she now wore an unpleasant look.


"Do I not have money, and does it concern you?" she retorted.


"Oh, I said if you don't have money, don't come to these places. It's embarrassing," the girl sneered.


Xia Changli raised her hand, pointing at her, her face turning red. "Cheng Jingjing, stop it!"


"Stop it? Ha, I'm just stating facts. What's the matter? Upset because your mother died?" Cheng Jingjing sneered, her eyes full of disdain.


Xia Changli couldn't hold back her anger. She had worked hard for everything in her life, and just because her father abandoned her and her mother to marry another woman, who happened to be Cheng Jingjing's mother, did she deserve to be ridiculed?


"Cheng Jingjing, if it weren't for Cheng Zhiyong, would you have the audacity to talk to me like this?"


But Cheng Jingjing didn't seem bothered. She had the saleswoman pack the clothes she had chosen and walked over, saying, "Yeah, I spend my dad's money, so what? If you're unhappy, go find him! Why do you look so angry? Your dad doesn't give you money?"


Xia Changli clenched her hands, looking at her with hatred.


Cheng Jingjing laughed, and her tone was provocative. "Oh! I heard your mom died. Is that true?"


Xia Changli couldn't take it anymore. Her mother was her lifelong soft spot, and she couldn't allow her to be insulted!


Contrary to her usual calm and composed self, Xia Changli clenched her fists, raised her hand, and slapped Cheng Jingjing!


The slap was crisp and loud, with a forceful impact.


Cheng Jingjing was momentarily stunned, then quickly reacted. Furious, she reached out to grab Xia Changli's hair. Seeing this, Jiang Chenchen stepped in front of Xia Changli, grabbing Cheng Jingjing's hand.




"You're not allowed to hurt my friend."


Cheng Jingjing glared angrily, shouting, "Huh? Who do you think you are? You slapped me; today, I'll tear her apart!"


She struggled to break free, acting like she was about to tear into Xia Changli.


The staff in the store were taken aback and quickly tried to intervene. Several people rushed in, making the situation even messier. Wu Bi, who had been waiting outside, suddenly heard the commotion and hurried inside.


As the chaos unfolded, Jiang Chenchen, who was closest, rushed to grab the little boy named Fanfan, but she was a bit slow. Though she managed to pick him up, she was unable to escape the falling metal shelf.


In a moment of danger, Jiang Chenchen did her best to shield Fanfan, but she was still a step too slow. The metal shelf's steel pipe slammed down, pressing against her back with a loud thud!

Chapter 92: Be Good, Don't Pretend

Jiang Chenchen, relying on her strong strength, withstood the pressure on her back, supporting herself with her hands to prevent the child underneath from being crushed.

Wu Bi, witnessing this, was shocked, and his expression changed. Young Master Sheng had instructed him to take good care of Miss Jiang, but he never expected her to get injured.

He quickly rushed to rescue her. The iron frame was so heavy; if it fell, it would definitely cause a serious injury to the spine! His expression became even more solemn. He went over and forcefully pushed the iron frame away, reducing the pressure on Jiang Chenchen's back. Then he shouted to the bewildered onlookers, "Quickly, come over and help!"

Xia Changli was the first to react. Her face turned pale as she approached. Jiang Chenchen pushed the child out first, but the child was scared and curled up, making it difficult to exert force.

She said, "Li Li, pull him out first."

Xia Changli hesitated for a moment, grabbed the child's hand, and pulled him out from underneath.

Cheng Jingjing immediately rushed over and snatched the child from her. Her face turned pale, and she said, "Xia Changli, if anything happens to my Fanfan, we will never forgive you!"

Xia Changli was too scared to argue with her. Meanwhile, Jiang Chenchen was still under the shelf.

She crouched down, reached out, and said, "Chenchen, grab my hand."

Other staff and some passersby quickly came in to help. They lifted the shelf, leaving a large space.

Jiang Chenchen held her hand, looked at her, and nodded.

Xia Changli was still trembling with fear because every time she exerted a bit of force, she could feel Jiang Chenchen's breath, which was painful enough to make her gasp.

"Chenchen!"

Others helped to rescue Jiang Chenchen.

Xia Changli supported her shoulder, frightened and at a loss.

All of this happened because of her. If she hadn't been impulsive, argued with others, none of this chaos would have occurred.

She felt a burst of self-blame and chaotic thoughts.

Jiang Chenchen was lying on the ground, her face turning pale. Her eyes, which already had little expression, became even dimmer.

But she said to Xia Changli, "It's okay, not very painful."

Xia Changli, anxious and on the verge of tears, said, "With everything like this, don't make jokes. Chenchen, we'll take you to the hospital right away!"

Wu Bi had already made a call, and soon someone brought a stretcher. They took Jiang Chenchen to the hospital.

At the same time, Wu Bi called Sheng Mingsi.

Sheng Mingsi was already sitting at the dining table, a long table with him and Sheng Qinghua at each end. It was a Western-style lunch in a spacious and elegant hall, with a row of servants, chefs, and a housekeeper standing on the side.

On the other side, violinists were ready and started playing.

In this quiet and elegant atmosphere, Sheng Mingsi's phone suddenly rang.

He answered and stood up.

Sheng Qinghua, sitting at the other end, watched him. Elegant and noble, her deep and mysterious eyes stared at him. "Leaving?"

Sheng Mingsi furrowed his brow. "There's something."

"Let me guess, is it related to the company?"

"Yes."

Sheng Mingsi picked up his phone and left.

Sheng Qinghua watched his back, and her perceptive eyes dropped. She shook her head gently and continued to cut the premium beef with a knife, maintaining elegance and composure.

After all, she couldn't finish this meal.

That girl was indeed not simple.

She put the cut beef into her mouth, chewed lightly, and swallowed.

"Play the music."

The relieved servants and chefs started the violin music in the spacious dining hall.

...

Sheng Mingsi hurried to the hospital. At the door of the ward, the doctor assured him not to worry.

"Fortunately, it's just a soft tissue injury to the back. The spinal bones were not damaged by the impact. In general, with such an incident, the fear is that it might hit the spinal bones, causing fractures or nerve damage, and severe cases could lead to paralysis."

Sheng Mingsi, with his medical knowledge, wondered why he didn't realize it earlier. Wu Bi had described the situation on the phone very clearly – the entire back was hit by the falling shelf. How could it not be severe?

It was just that she was relatively fortunate.

Wu Bi, standing aside, was red-eyed, full of self-blame, waiting for a scolding from Sheng Mingsi. However, Sheng Mingsi just patted his shoulder, "Well done."

Wu Bi, busy with various tasks, didn't feel it was hard. But hearing this from Sheng Mingsi made him feel even more guilty.

People often said that Sheng Mingsi was terrifyingly cold and indifferent. However, after following him for so many years, Wu Bi truly understood that he never casually blamed others and was genuinely generous to them.

The more he trusted them, the more uneasy he felt when something went wrong.

He knew that Miss Jiang held a special place in Sheng Mingsi's heart.

"It's my fault for not paying attention..."

Sheng Mingsi emphasized in a cold tone, "The incident wasn't caused by you. There's no blame on you."

"But, Sir..."

Sheng Mingsi's expression turned cold, "If the family of the person we saved doesn't show up here, take care of it on my behalf."

Wu Bi immediately nodded, "I understand!"

Sheng Mingsi entered the ward. Jiang Chenchen, lying on the bed, was propped up on her elbows, hands supporting her head, her long hair tied into a bun, covered by a blanket.

Xia Changli sat by the bedside, looking at her. Her eyes were already red from crying several times.

After such a serious injury, with such a heavy object pressing down, how could it not be painful?

But she hadn't cried out in pain.

"Li Li, I really don't hurt. Stop crying."

Jiang Chenchen, tilting her head, looked at her and said.

At the time, the pain was an instinctive intake of breath, but afterward, it didn't really hurt. It seemed like the pain receptors in her body were numbed and dispersed.

After all, compared to lying in the lab, being cut open without anesthesia, this wasn't much.

When the doctor said the problem wasn't significant, she also felt it should be so.

Since she could remember, she had hardly ever been sick, and minor bumps and bruises always healed quickly.

Her body was surprisingly robust.

However, Xia Changli still didn't believe it; she thought Jiang Chenchen was just consoling herself.

About to say something more, she saw Sheng Mingsi standing at the door. She quickly wiped away her tears.

Standing up, she said, "Mr. Sheng."

Hearing this, Jiang Chenchen quickly turned her head, and the comforting expression she had just worn disappeared. She called out, "Ah..."

She remembered that she could only call him "Brother Ah" when they were alone.

But the latter part of the sentence was suddenly stopped.

However, her expression, full of anticipation to see him, made Sheng Mingsi unable to remain unaffected.

He walked over quickly and reached out to touch her head.

He ruffled her hair.

"Does it hurt?"

"A little."

Sheng Mingsi sat down by the bedside. His cold aura approached, and his voice was low and gentle, "Be good, don't pretend to be strong."

Jiang Chenchen wasn't pretending to be strong, but under his gaze, she obediently nodded, "It hurts!"

Xia Changli, on the side, became even sadder and wanted to cry. Clearly, she was enduring it all for the sake of comforting herself!

She didn't want to disturb them, so she went out.

But she had to settle the score with the people responsible for this! Wu Bi reached out and pulled her, "I'm handling it; you don't need to go."

Chapter 93: Demanding Candies

When Wu Bi learned about the grievances between that family and Xia Changli, he still felt some sympathy for her.

"Have you cried? Um, can I treat you to bubble tea?"

He didn't know how to comfort people. Usually, when he was doing things with Mr. Sheng, he never had to deal with girls like this.

Xia Changli always felt that she had seen all kinds of faces in this world and had a heart of stone. However, the tall and awkward sentences from the young man made her unable to hold back.

"No need, thank you."

She quickly wiped away her tears, walked past him, and left the hospital.

Wu Bi looked at her departing figure and scratched his head.

...

In the afternoon, Cheng Zhiyong brought his son Fanfan to the hospital, bearing a fruit basket and a red envelope, expressing apologies and gratitude.

Cheng Jingjing did not come. In front of her parents, she complained that Xia Changli had slapped her and felt wronged.

Cheng Zhiyong believed that Xia Changli could do such a thing. When he went to the hospital to see her mother, she had driven him away with punches and bites.

At that time, she was only fourteen or fifteen years old.

The child was stubborn and resentful, hiding many thoughts.

Although she was his daughter, he didn't like her.

Not seeing her in the hospital, Cheng Zhiyong breathed a sigh of relief. The girl in the hospital bed had bravely saved his precious son, even though she was not seriously injured.

"Miss Jiang, I am truly grateful for your great kindness. If you have any requests, I will fulfill them for you!"

He said, looking at the man sitting on the bedside. He was reading a book, exuding a high-cold and noble temperament, exceptionally handsome, not an ordinary person.

"Let the older sister of this child come over and apologize in person, no, kneel down to apologize."

Jiang Chenchen believed that kneeling down to apologize was the most sincere. She had learned this from Jiao Weiyun.

Cheng Zhiyong's face couldn't hold up, turning pale and green alternately. "What are you talking about?"

The man reading the book raised his eyes slightly, "Are you thinking of reneging?"

The icy, sharp look made him shudder, and he dared not speak loudly.

Cheng Zhiyong stood there dumbfounded, clenched his fists, and when he saw Xia Changli at the door of the ward, he quickly blamed her excitedly:

"Lili, did you let your friend do this? Why are you so magnanimous? You slapped Jingjing. Can't you let her go?"

After experiencing the events of the day, Xia Changli was already numb, let alone the person in front of her who had hurt her and her mother for more than ten years. She remained indifferent.

"Do you think if you say that, I will let her go? Your indiscriminate accusations will only bring her greater punishment."

Cheng Zhiyong, angry with blue veins bulging on his forehead, said, "You! How can I have a daughter like you?!"

Standing at the door, Xia Changli's gaze was stubborn and resentful, "You have misunderstood. I am not your daughter. I cut off ties with you ten years ago."

Jiang Chenchen on the side was confused, this middle-aged man was actually Xia Changli's father? How could there be such a father? Her father and mother were the best people to her in this world, and Xia Changli's father spoke with such harsh words.

She felt a bit sad about this.

"Uncle, is it difficult to kneel? If you care about your daughter, then kneel for her."

Jiang Chenchen continued with an expressionless face, "If you feel pain for your daughter, then kneel down for her."

This shocked Cheng Zhiyong's face to turn iron blue. What kind of people did Xia Changli know? She seemed expressionless, frighteningly rebellious!

"I came to express gratitude, not to let you humiliate us like this!"

He exclaimed angrily, gritting his teeth.

"Just because you saved my son's life, you think you can make things difficult for people like this?"

Sheng Mingsi's expression darkened, his voice cold and sharp. "Then, what do you think your son's life is worth?"

"If it's not worth a kneel, then how much money are you willing to spend to buy the great favor of saving his life?"

His words were clear, but the threatening momentum made Cheng Zhiyong unable to withstand.

"It's... you chose to save him!"

Sheng Mingsi sneered, "Oh? So, does that mean everything you just said doesn't count?"

Cheng Zhiyong, a leader in the company, faced the man in front of him and was at a loss, "No..."

"Then choose to kneel."

It sounded like he was giving a command.

Cheng Zhiyong was shocked and embarrassed and kneeled down! All dignity was cast aside, and he realized why he was so frightened by this man!

Who was this man?!

The children on the side were bewildered.

Jiang Chenchen waved to him, "Sister has some snacks here."

She inexplicably had the temperament to attract children. Fanfan walked towards her, and Cheng Zhiyong wanted to pull the child over but was frightened.

However, the child had already reached the bedside, and Jiang Chenchen handed him a candy.

"It's very sweet."

She unwrapped the candy, ate one herself, and said, "Your dad made a mistake, so this is happening. Don't learn from him in the future, okay?"

Fanfan nodded after eating a candy, looking obedient. That's why she saved his life.

Since Cheng Zhiyong had already kneeled down, the matter ended there.

When Cheng Zhiyong left, he vowed to remember this man. He would find a way to get back at him for the humiliation he suffered today!

When he left the ward in a sorry state, he glanced at Xia Changli and decided not to have any more dealings with her from now on. He even thought about introducing her to a good family. After this incident, even if she died outside, he would act as if this child never existed!

Xia Changli stood stubbornly in place. No matter how he looked at her, this man could no longer hurt her.

Today, Jiang Chenchen had avenged her, and she felt a sense of relief, sweeping away the oppression of many years.

For her, for her deceased mother.

She looked gratefully at Jiang Chenchen.

Jiang Chenchen waved to her, and Xia Changli walked over. Jiang Chenchen handed her a candy.

"Lili, it's very sweet."

Xia Changli tightly clenched the candy in her hand, nodded to her, and her eyes were full of gratitude. This candy in her hand was something she hadn't tasted in many years.

It turns out life can be sweet.

Xia Changli went outside to wash her face; she had shed enough tears today.

In the ward, only the two of them were left.

Sheng Mingsi looked at Jiang Chenchen and reached out, "What about mine?"

This cold and noble man demanding candy from her made Wu Bi, who had just entered, shocked.

He had never seen Sheng Mingsi like this in his entire life! In the intimidating gaze of Sheng Mingsi, he quickly retreated.

Jiang Chenchen didn't notice the momentary killing intent. She only knew he was asking for candy, so she unwrapped a candy and handed it to him.

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Chapter 94: What Couples Should Do

"Open your mouth."

This action was clearly akin to coaxing a child.

Sheng Mingsi was momentarily stunned, and the motion of reaching for the candy paused.

His eyes dropped, and the long eyelashes concealed the deep darkness in his eyes.

Maintaining his usual cold demeanor, he opened his mouth and ate the candy.

Perhaps feeling incredulous, he appeared unexpectedly childish at this moment.

He adjusted his expression several times and immediately resumed reading as if nothing had happened, turning his face towards the window, leaving behind a cold and distant figure.

"Brother Ah si?"

Jiang Chenchen: "Doesn't it taste good?"

Sheng Mingsi paused for a moment. "Sweet."

He didn't actually like sweet things, but this candy that melted in his mouth made him appreciate the taste that blended with his taste buds.

Jiang Chenchen, hearing that it was sweet, finally relaxed. She thought it might not taste good, so that's why he turned away in frustration!

It turned out that Sheng Mingsi loved studying.

She quickly regained her composure, took out her phone, and listened to various knowledge that needed memorization through her earphones.

The ward became quiet.

As time passed, when the little nurse came in, she witnessed this harmonious scene.

Especially the man sitting by the bed, who had a handsome back...

She was a new nurse, and the head nurse had urgent matters, so she was asked to come and change the dressing and administer injections. She heard that the patient had a very distinguished status.

Remember, there must be no mistakes.

Actually, she was always lively in the hospital, and patients liked her. But due to the head nurse's repeated instructions, she felt a bit nervous now.

Especially when she was giving an injection, the very handsome man and the patient girl kept staring at her needle.

Even their gaze was very direct, making her more nervous. The more she feared making a mistake, the more mistakes she made, and the needle went slightly off course.

Oops!

The little nurse was scared into a cold sweat.

She glanced at the girl on the bed but found her expression not accusing. Moreover, the girl didn't react much to this needle.

She even wondered if it didn't hurt?

Feeling the sharp gaze from the man by the bed, she quickly withdrew the needle and took a slight breath.

That man was so frightening.

The little nurse became even more nervous, and her hand holding the needle trembled slightly.

"Are you nervous?"

The girl's voice suddenly sounded, seemingly emotionless but filled with doubt.

She blushed instantly.

"I'm sorry, I'll do it again now."

"Don't be nervous. Just treat my arm like a radish."

Sheng Mingsi's expression was serious: quite good at metaphors?

The little nurse: ...How can an arm be treated like a radish?

However, the girl was quite humorous, without a trace of blame. She even comforted her, making the little nurse feel moved.

Concentrating her mind, she found the right position and accurately inserted the needle into the blood vessel.

The little nurse heaved a sigh of relief.

After handling everything, she smiled at Jiang Chenchen. "Now I need to change the dressing on your back."

She looked towards the man on the side, "Sir, could you please step aside?"

A very handsome man could easily make people nervous!

Sheng Mingsi heard this and looked at Jiang Chenchen, raising an eyebrow slightly. He put down the book in his hand and walked to the sofa on the other side of the ward, sitting down.

The little nurse, feeling less pressured, pulled the curtain and carefully changed Jiang Chenchen's dressing.

"I heard that you got injured while helping someone, is that true?"

"Sort of."

"You're really a good person. If there were more good people in the world, it would be a better place."

The little nurse sighed, but her hands didn't stop.

"How did you choose to become a nurse?" Jiang Chenchen suddenly asked.

"How did you choose to become a nurse?" Jiang Chenchen suddenly asked.

The little nurse blushed slightly at the question and whispered, "I'll tell you secretly, don't make fun of me. I have an admired neighbor, an older brother who was a graduate student at the medical school. Later, he became a teacher there. At that time, I was determined to pursue medicine, but my grades weren't good enough to get into that school. So, I attended nursing school and am now interning here."

"Do you like it now?"

Thinking that Jiang Chenchen was asking if she still liked that neighbor older brother, the little nurse's face reddened even more. "It's... still the same... he doesn't have a girlfriend, so there might still be a chance."

Jiang Chenchen didn't continue the questioning.

After finishing the medication, covering Jiang Chenchen with the blanket, and tidying up, the little nurse couldn't resist her curiosity and asked softly, "Is that guy your boyfriend?"

Jiang Chenchen heard this and replied, "No, he's my brother."

"I envy you for having such a handsome brother!" The little nurse, forgetting the slightly intimidating look the man had, excitedly asked, "Does your brother have a girlfriend?"

Jiang Chenchen replied, "I don't think so."

"Then you should cherish this time. If your brother gets a girlfriend, he won't be just your brother anymore."

The little nurse said this and finished packing her cart. She pulled back the curtain and, on her way out, glanced at the man sitting on the sofa. She still found him handsome but felt too intimidated to look for long, so she quickly left the room.

Sheng Mingsi put down the book in his hands, stood up from the sofa, walked to the bedside, and looked at her. "Still in pain?"

"Huh?"

Jiang Chenchen, hearing the voice, snapped back to reality. "Not hurting anymore."

Sheng Mingsi patiently said, "Then close your eyes and get some rest."

Jiang Chenchen had been thinking about what the little nurse said. She was worried that one day, Sheng Mingsi wouldn't treat her so well anymore once he had a girlfriend.

Thinking about this, she couldn't fall asleep, but seeing him sitting beside her, she obediently closed her eyes to rest.

This nap ended up lasting until midnight.

She woke up feeling hungry.

Sheng Mingsi wasn't around, and the room was empty, pitch black as if in a deserted and lonely place.

Someone in high heels walked in, the crisp sound echoing on the floor, coming closer and closer to her.

She turned on a dim light and saw a woman with a charming figure and bright red lips approaching her.

"Are you Jiang Chenchen? Stop pestering Mingsi!"

"Who are you?"

"I am his girlfriend."

"You're lying; he doesn't have a girlfriend."

"Is that so?" The woman smirked, reached over, hooked her arm around the man's neck, and planted a kiss on his lips. "This is what couples should do."

Jiang Chenchen's eyes widened—it was Sheng Mingsi...!

He then straightened the woman's face and returned the kiss.

...

Jiang Chenchen woke up again, and it was still nighttime.

Eleven o'clock at night.

Was it a dream?

Sheng Mingsi wasn't in the room, and the familiar dreamlike feeling swept over her.

The high heels approached.

One sound after another.

Jiang Chenchen clenched her fist, beads of cold sweat forming on her seemingly expressionless face.

The dim light in the room turned on, and in front of her appeared... Gu Mingmei?

She held a large bouquet of flowers and approached. Seeing that Jiang Chenchen was staring at her, she smiled.

"What, excited to see me?"

"You..."

"What about me?" Gu Mingmei sat down and placed the flowers aside.

Jiang Chenchen closed her eyes again and then opened them, letting out a slight breath. Fortunately, it wasn't a dream.

Sheng Mingsi gritted his teeth: Jiang Chenchen! Is this how I appear in your dreams!

Chapter 95: Learn to Adapt

"I heard that Ah si left the prepared feast at home for you, so I came to see you."

Gu Mingmei sat down on the chair by the bed, originally teasing her, but stopped when she saw the cold sweat on her face, handing her a handkerchief.

"Did you have a nightmare?"

Her tone showed a hint of concern.

Jiang Chenchen took the handkerchief and nodded, still feeling a bit shadowed at the moment.

"And Mr. Sheng? Where is he?"

She wanted to know where Sheng Mingsi was, and if, like in the dream, he would ignore her after getting a girlfriend.

"You still call him Mr. Sheng?" Gu Mingmei couldn't understand what her proud little brother was up to.

"He just went out for something. He's much busier than me. The entire business of the conglomerate is on his shoulders. I heard he's been here all day. Even so, you still call him Mr. Sheng?"

Jiang Chenchen felt uneasy hearing this. "Did I affect him?"

Gu Mingmei smirked, "There's definitely an impact, but he's willing."

Then she asked, "Are you hungry? I brought bone soup for you. Drink it while it's hot."

She added two extra pillows for her, making them higher since she was lying down. Then she opened the thermos, filled a bowl of hot soup, and handed it over.

"Come on, drink while it's hot."

Bringing soup to someone in the middle of the night was indeed strange.

But Jiang Chenchen happened to be hungry and didn't find anything wrong. Meeting her eager gaze, she nodded and took a spoonful, drinking it down.

Suddenly, Sheng Mingsi appeared at the door and raised his voice, "Don't drink."

But she had already taken a sip.

Seeing her annoying brother trying to spoil the scene again, Gu Mingmei ignored him and continued to look at Jiang Chenchen eagerly. "How is it? Is it good?"

Jiang Chenchen looked at the soup in the bowl, silent for half a minute, and then said, "It's okay."

"It's okay, right!" Gu Mingmei's eyes were full of hope, feeling that she could immediately tear off the label of "dark cuisine" and crush the words "not tasty" underfoot!

Sheng Mingsi walked in, his mouth twitching. "You're thinking too much. It's just a euphemistic expression of 'not tasty.'"

He reached to take the soup bowl from Jiang Chenchen, "Don't force yourself to drink this."

But Jiang Chenchen held the bowl tightly and looked at him, saying, "No force."

Sheng Mingsi: ?

Gu Mingmei: ?

Gu Mingmei raised her eyes lightly and looked at Jiang Chenchen. "What does this mean, Jiang Chenchen?"

But Jiang Chenchen looked at Sheng Mingsi and said, "Mr. Sheng, this was made by Manager Gu for me. You can't drink it."

Sheng Mingsi: ?

Finding excuses, huh?

Jiang Chenchen felt that when someone made soup for her, it was a sign of care. Even if it didn't taste good, it was a gesture of goodwill that she couldn't ignore.

Gu Mingmei didn't find anything wrong; she just felt that the girl in front of her looked more and more pleasing to the eye.

No wonder Ah si chose her.

"Since you think it's good, I'll pour the remaining soup from the thermos for you."

Sheng Mingsi frowned and reached to stop her, "It's too late. Drinking too much at this hour is not good for digestion."

Gu Mingmei looked at him, full of scrutiny, "Ah si, do you have to control even this?"

"You can think of it that way."

"Too much male chauvinism. No one would like that." Gu Mingmei snorted lightly, then turned to Jiang Chenchen with a bright smile.

Turning to approach Sheng Mingsi, she lowered her voice, "She's young now. Maybe she'll figure it out and leave a man like you in the future."

Sheng Mingsi's eyes darkened, "You talk too much."

"Yeah! Unpleasant truths."

Gu Mingmei packed up and stood up cheerfully. "Since someone here finds me annoying, I'll leave. Oh..."

She bent down near Jiang Chenchen and whispered in her ear, "Don't call him Mr. Sheng; just call him by his name, Ah si. He'll like it."

After saying this, she looked at Jiang Chenchen, who was in a daze, couldn't help but poke her forehead. "How can there be such a naive girl!"

Before leaving, she said, "Next time, I invite you to have dinner at my place."

Finally, she left.

Sheng Mingsi's furrowed brow relaxed slightly. "Ignore whatever she says."

He moved the pillows for her, making her more comfortable.

"Ah si... Brother." Jiang Chenchen found it a bit hard to just call his name and didn't know where to start about the girlfriend in the dream.

She remained silent.

Seeing this, Sheng Mingsi asked, "What's wrong?"

Jiang Chenchen shook her head, "Nothing, Brother Ah si, you should go home and rest. I can stay here by myself."

He had been here for so long; he must be tired.

She reached to turn on the light, "I'll read a book."

Xia Changli brought many books, and she had been studying even during her time in the hospital.

Sheng Mingsi's gaze swept across her face, and he restrained his expression. "Since that's the case, I'll leave. If you need anything, call me."

For two consecutive days, Sheng Mingsi felt that Jiang Chenchen seemed to have something on her mind, but she didn't say anything.

He couldn't ask even though he saw it.

He even remembered what Gu Mingmei had said; one day she might wake up, gain more experience, and might leave him.

On the day of discharge, the doctor specifically advised her to rest at home, and she could use hot compresses or salt packs.

While Xia Changli helped her with the hot compress, she also noticed that she seemed troubled.

"Chenchen, what's wrong these days? Did you have a quarrel with Mr. Sheng?"

Jiang Chenchen shook her head, "No, I just think that one day I'll have to leave here, leave him, and it makes me a little sad."

"It's normal. Once people have emotions they can't let go of, they become like this." Xia Changli said, "Consider this time as an adjustment and buffering period. You have to learn to adapt to these changes."

Seeing her still gloomy, Xia Changli continued, "But don't worry too much. You can call or message anytime. As long as you want to contact, there are always ways."

After thinking about it, Jiang Chenchen decided she would have to face that day eventually, so she might as well start getting used to it.

Therefore, when Sheng Mingsi talked about some things related to starting school, Jiang Chenchen applied to stay in the dormitory.

Sheng Mingsi's dark eyes became even deeper, and he suppressed his voice, "You want to stay in the dormitory?"

Is the day of departure finally coming?