Chapter 137: You’re Handsome
"There are no job vacancies in the security department."
Saying this, Lin Chengyuan couldn’t suppress the smile on his lips, his eyes quickly swept over Shen Que’s leg and then retracted.
Shen Que understood Lin Chengyuan’s desire to feel superior yet fearful of his fists.
"Does it not hurt anymore?"
These three words made the smile on Lin Chengyuan’s lips disappear in an instant.
Shen Que knowingly looked away, while Lin Chengyuan hesitated to move in.
"I found it!"
Chen Dayong came out from the break room, holding a receipt for a radio.
"Lin Chengyuan? What are you standing here for?"
Lin Chengyuan didn’t know that Chen Dayong and Shen Que were acquainted.
Afraid Shen Que would speak badly of him, he immediately said, "I’m neighbors with Shen Que."
Chen Dayong made a sound, looking at Shen Que.
Shen Que bluntly said, "Not on good terms."
Lin Chengyuan felt both embarrassed and annoyed, yet dared not retort.
Chen Dayong chuckled and said,
"You can go in."
Embarrassed, Lin Chengyuan quickened his steps and went in.
Chen Dayong’s goodwill towards Lin Chengyuan diminished after trying to thank Jiang Cheng.
Added with Shen Que’s words, he completely put Lin Chengyuan on the list of those he wouldn’t associate with.
Shen Que took the receipt from Chen Dayong’s hands.
"Thanks. These receipts can be used to return favors."
"If there’s nothing else, let’s hang out another day."
As Shen Que was leaving, Chen Dayong didn’t insist on keeping him.
After sending Shen Que off, Chen Dayong glanced inside the room, catching a glimpse of someone.
He didn’t need to guess to know it was Lin Chengyuan.
Afraid Shen Que might speak ill of him behind his back.
Chen Dayong found it amusing.
Lin Chengyuan is narrow-minded, ambitious, calculating the value of every relationship.
Thinking everyone is the same as him.
Pathetic.
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With the receipt in hand, Shen Que wasted no time heading to the department store again.
Buying a radio, a red scarf, and some face cream.
As he passed the pastry counter, Shen Que also bought some Taotou and cookies, carrying them all out of the store.
At the same time, Jiang Cheng, working at the mechanical factory, was in a great mood.
At noon, Li Chunxiang invited Jiang Cheng to have lunch together.
Sitting down with their lunch boxes, Li Chunxiang kept staring at Jiang Cheng.
"Noticing I’ve gotten prettier again?"
Jiang Cheng raised his eyebrows and asked, while Li Chunxiang honestly shook her head.
"Can’t put my finger on it, just feel like there’s something different about you today... Oh, your eyes keep smiling!"
Eyes keep smiling?
Upon hearing this, Jiang Cheng nodded affirmatively.
"Something good happened today, I’m really glad."
"What is it?"
Li Chunxiang leaned in curiously, but Jiang Cheng pushed her head away and said, "You’ll know when you see it yourself."
Li Chunxiang grew even more puzzled.
Something she could see?
Unable to figure it out, Li Chunxiang simply gave up and focused on eating.
Eating naturally led to chatting, and soon the conversation turned to the factory director.
"Have you heard, Jiang Cheng? They’re appointing a new factory director tomorrow, wonder who it will be."
"Would it affect you who becomes the director?"
Li Chunxiang shook her head.
"No."
"Then just enjoy your meal in peace."
Jiang Cheng shared a piece of braised pork with Li Chunxiang, who immediately dropped the topic.
Eating meat is more practical!
Knowing the outcome, Jiang Cheng kept silent, Shen Que didn’t need his help.
The afternoon ended in a busy manner, Jiang Cheng clocked off at five, exiting the factory with Li Chunxiang.
Li Chunxiang kept chattering in Jiang Cheng’s ear, but Jiang Cheng suddenly stopped, still smiling.
The smile was even more beautiful than during the day!
Li Chunxiang’s gossip antenna finally started working, following Jiang Cheng’s gaze.
A tall guy over six feet, crew cut, white shirt, black pants, black leather shoes, pushing a two-eight bicycle.
Hold on?
Isn’t this Shen Que!!!
Before Li Chunxiang’s shock could fully register, she watched Jiang Cheng walk over to Shen Que, asking with a smile, "How long have you been here?"
"Just arrived."
The usual reply, both exchanged smiles.
The sappy romance vibe was so obvious, even the slow-to-react Li Chunxiang understood.
Jiang Cheng and Shen Que?
Are they together???
After speaking a few words, Jiang Cheng turned to look at the stunned Li Chunxiang.
"Chunxiang, let’s go!"
Li Chunxiang finally snapped out of it, pointing randomly with her finger and saying, "No, no! I’m... I have something to do!"
Li Chunxiang hurried off.
She’s no fool!
With those two being a couple, why would she want to be a third wheel!
Jiang Cheng smiled helplessly, turning back to Shen Que.
"Let’s go."
"Sure!"
Shen Que walked on Jiang Cheng’s outside, trying hard to find a topic.
Jiang Cheng found it amusing and asked, "How long are you going to be nervous?"
"Until tomorrow!"
Shen Que answered precisely.
"Then I’ll wait and see."
After pushing the bikes for a while, they rode together back to the courtyard.
Before entering the courtyard, Jiang Cheng called out to Shen Que.
In the narrow alley, they walked side by side.
Shen Que glanced sideways at Jiang Cheng.
Jiang Cheng tiptoed, getting closer to Shen Que.
Thump!
Thump!
Shen Que’s heart raced uncontrollably.
His Adam’s apple bobbed, his ears filled with silence as even breathing disappeared.
"Shen Que, you’re really handsome today!"
The warm breath, carrying Jiang Cheng’s unique scent, fell on Shen Que’s neck, making him feel his blood surge and burn.
Jiang Cheng playfully smiled, retreated to her spot, and walked ahead pushing the bike.
Seems like "flirting" with Shen Que is even more fun.
Jiang Cheng’s face was pink like a peach, her eyes sparkling bright.
Dating sure is quite interesting!
Shen Que finally snapped back, gazing happily at Jiang Cheng.
She said I’m handsome!
With a silly grin, Shen Que pushed his bike to catch up to Jiang Cheng.
"Let me lift it!"
Jiang Cheng stepped back to help Shen Que with his bike, while Shen Que moved forward to lift Jiang Cheng’s bike over the threshold.
After crossing the threshold, they switched again.
This time, they walked into the courtyard together.
Grandma Shen, who had just finished cooking, saw them come in together and sensed something different.
Grandma Shen: Is Shen Que grinning like a fool?
Shen Xing who came over: Was my brother’s mouth broken?
Shen Yue: Sister Jiang Cheng looks really pretty today!
"Great-aunt, we’re back."
As Shen Que spoke, Grandma Shen immediately looked at Jiang Cheng.
We?
Jiang Cheng nodded, stepping forward to hold Grandma Shen’s hand, hinting without words.
Grandma Shen had a thousand questions she wanted to ask, but it didn’t seem appropriate to ask them outside right now.
She handed the spatula to Shen Que.
"You cook!"
"Okay!"
Shen Que didn’t argue, setting down the spatula and saying, "I’ll change my clothes."
Grandma Shen didn’t have the patience to listen to Shen Que’s chatter, she pulled Jiang Cheng into her room.
With a bang, the door closed.
Grandma Shen, exasperated, asked, "It’s only been a few days, and you agreed?"
"Quickly? It’s slower than a blind date."
Jiang Cheng put her backpack on the table, whispering, "I think maybe I’m a romance brain."
Grandma Shen pursed her lips, though it was her first time hearing the term "romance brain," the meaning was easy to guess.
"Give it a rest! The one grinning a mile wide next door is who you’d call... a romance brain!"