178: Chapter 178 Fan Shengmei's Growing Ambition

Ding-dong~ Ding-dong~

The three of them had just finished eating, and Chen Cheng and Guan Juer were still cleaning up when the doorbell rang.

It must be Sister Fan and the others. I'll go open the door.

Hearing the doorbell, Guan Juer's eyes lit up. She turned to tell Chen Cheng and walked over quickly.

She walked to the door, checked the monitor, and sure enough, it was Fan Shengmei and Qiu Yingying.

Guan Juer opened the door happily.

Sister Fan, Yingying, please come in.

Seeing her good friend, Qiu Yingying's previously gloomy face immediately broke into a smile.

She walked over, grabbed Guan Juer's arm, and acted coquettishly, Guan Guan, you didn't come back after work; I missed you so much.

As she spoke, she rubbed against Guan Juer's shoulder.

Ah, Yingying, that tickles~

Guan Juer was tickled by Qiu Yingying's affection and squirmed a bit.

Meanwhile, Fan Shengmei stared at the luxurious interior decoration, her eyes wide open, not even blinking.

Her steps felt like she was floating as she followed Guan Juer into the house.

A huge artistic chandelier hung from the towering ceiling, interwoven with black and white, dotted with threads of pink, like a few bright red flowers added to an ink painting—it was extremely beautiful, like a work of art.

In the distance was a huge floor-to-ceiling glass window. Standing at the door, one could see the entire vibrant night view of the Huangpu River. She wondered what it would feel like to stand by the window.

Qiu Yingying was also stunned. She tugged at Guan Juer's arm and asked in a low voice, Is this Chen Cheng's house?

Guan Juer's face flushed slightly, and she nodded, Hmm, I suppose so.

Big Beauty Fan and Little Qiu are here.

Chen Cheng, who had just thrown the dishes into the dishwasher and walked out, looked at the two of them with a slight smirk.

Hearing Chen Cheng speak, the two stunned women finally came back to their senses.

Fan Shengmei, having seen many ups and downs, immediately changed her expression and smiled, Handsome Chen, your place is quite luxurious.

She winked at Guan Juer, This is the rhythm of hiding a beauty in your house.

Sister Fan! Guan Juer blushed instantly from the teasing.

Chen Cheng smiled and raised an eyebrow at Guan Juer, Baby, aren't you going to get some drinks for Sister Fan and Yingying?

Oh, Guan Juer finally reacted, Sister Fan, Yingying, what would you like to drink? I'll go get it for you.

Qiu Yingying wanted to say she didn't want anything, but for some reason, she was actually a little thirsty.

Water, I'll just have water.

And you, Sister Fan?

Fan Shengmei frowned slightly, looking at the large floor-to-ceiling windows and the night view.

If only she could sit by the window, enjoying the night view while having a little wine; how wonderful that would be.

She turned to look at Chen Cheng, Handsome Chen, can I have some wine? The atmosphere here is just perfect for drinking.

Chen Cheng shrugged. Go ahead and drink; the one thing we never lack in any of our houses is alcohol.

He asked Guan Juer and Qiu Yingying, Guan Guan, Yingying, do you want some?

Qiu Yingying looked at Fan Shengmei for help; this girl usually didn't have much of an opinion of her own.

Fan Shengmei nodded quickly. She had already forgotten the excuse she used to come here and didn't even try to hide it.

Chen Cheng saw Guan Juer looking eager and knew that this little glutton had gotten a taste for it after drinking a couple of times.

Chen Cheng smiled, Big Beauty Fan, Yingying, you two sit down first.

After greeting them, Chen Cheng turned and went to the wine cellar. This house was big enough that Chen Cheng had specifically cleared out a room to use as a wine cellar.

Guan Juer pulled the two of them to sit on the sofa in the family room.

The living room was too big and was only used as a reception area, so there wasn't even a TV.

When she and Chen Cheng were home together, they usually curled up on the sofa in the family room next door to watch TV.

Qiu Yingying only just remembered Andy and asked, Where is Andy?

Oh, Sister Andy went to take a shower, Guan Juer said with a smile.

Fan Shengmei's eyes kept lingering on the magnificent night view outside the window.

She walked over unconsciously.

Guan Juer smiled slightly and didn't stop her. The first time she came, she was also shocked by the night view outside, but after seeing it more often, she felt it wasn't a big deal.

Fan Shengmei stood by the window, looking at the Huangpu River winding like a giant dragon beneath her feet, the visible CBD Three Pieces in the distance, and the brightly lit art center on the other side of the river.

At this moment, Fan Shengmei suddenly felt that all the years she had spent in the past were nothing more than an ant struggling desperately in this city.

Only by standing here did she feel she had truly arrived in the magic city she had once longed for.

Her ambition was growing vigorously.

Chen Cheng opened a bottle of 2013 Petrus and poured it into a decanter.

Red wines of such young vintages usually have heavier tannins and more closed aromas; proper decanting can help soften the tannins and release the fruit and floral scents.

While it was decanting, Chen Cheng got some nuts and Spanish ham and arranged them on a plate.

Qiu Yingying and Guan Juer were chatting away, and before long, Andy finished her shower, changed into loungewear, and walked over.

Qiu Yingying immediately started speaking as if she and Andy were on the same side, expressing their shared indignation.

Andy knew she meant well and didn't interrupt her, listening quietly and smiling from time to time.

Chen Cheng and Guan Juer had been keeping her company, so her mood was much better; she wasn't too lazy to pay attention to this little cabbage, Qiu Yingying.

Hearing the commotion from the others, Fan Shengmei slowly withdrew her thoughts.

Chen Cheng placed the nuts and ham on the coffee table and turned to get the wine glasses.

Handsome Chen, do you need any help? Fan Shengmei asked, and without waiting for Chen Cheng's answer, she followed him.

Guan Juer and Qiu Yingying didn't think anything of it, but Andy cast a suspicious glance.

Fan Shengmei walked into the wine cellar and hugged Chen Cheng from behind.

Chen Cheng was hit squarely by her, but his expression wasn't very good. He swore that if Guan Juer saw this, there was no way Fan Shengmei would be able to walk out of this door in one piece.

Scum Cheng looked amused, What are you doing?

I missed you. As she spoke, Fan Shengmei twisted her body to let Chen Cheng feel more.

Chen Cheng turned around and looked outside; seeing no one followed, he breathed a sigh of relief.

Where did you miss me?

His hand didn't hold back, directly reaching the destination.

Fan Shengmei let out a hum, her face instantly flushing red.

With a charming and alluring look, she said, Everywhere.

Chen Cheng raised an eyebrow, you are truly a vixen.

Chen Cheng withdrew his hand and raised it to take a look.

Damn, that's amazing.

She really missed him.

Uh... or maybe she missed the Chen brothers more.

Fan Shengmei looked at Chen Cheng's fingers, and her face instantly turned red down to the roots of her neck.

Chen Cheng curled his lips, patted her, and said, Leave the door unlocked tonight.

Fan Shengmei's eyes lit up, We're staying here tonight too?

Chen Cheng rolled his eyes at her, Why else would I ask you and Qiu Yingying to come over? Is running back and forth fun?

Oh... Fan Shengmei's mouth immediately curled into a smile that not even an AK could suppress.

Hurry up and take the wine out. If you don't go out now, Guan Guan will get suspicious.

If Guan Guan finds out, you should know the consequences.

As he spoke, Chen Cheng smiled with an unkind expression.

Looking at his chilling smile, Fan Shengmei's heart skipped a beat, and she immediately suppressed the palpitations in her heart.

Carrying the decanter, she swayed her body, her hips wiggling as she walked out.

Chen Cheng ignored her little movements, found a set of wine glasses, and took them out.

[I've been busy with project bidding recently and have a bit of writer's block. Reba, yanzus, please click to urge for updates!]