274: Chapter 274 Can I add you?

Qiao Jingjing pressed her face against Scum Cheng's chest, feeling the vigorous heartbeat. Her face flushed with shyness, and she pouted, "That's more like it."

Chen Cheng's lips curled up slightly. Done.

He raised his hand to check his watch, a mischievous smirk tugging at the corners of his mouth. "It's about time. Should I head back now?"

Qiao Jingjing sat up, leaving Chen Cheng's embrace. "What time is it?"

Chen Cheng blinked at her. "Shouldn't you be saying, 'Why don't you stay the night?' instead?"

Qiao Jingjing's fair face instantly flooded with blood, covered in a rosy hue. She pursed her lips and lowered her head, not daring to look directly into Chen Cheng's eyes. "It's too soon."

Chen Cheng chuckled, stroking her smooth, fair cheek. "Alright, I won't tease you anymore. I'm heading back."

"What do you want for breakfast tomorrow? I'll bring it for you."

...

The two shared a few more tender moments before Qiao Jingjing reluctantly saw Chen Cheng to the door.

Watching the elevator doors close, she covered her crimson face and hurried back inside.

"Qiao Jingjing, oh Qiao Jingjing, can't you be a little more reserved?"

"That stinky Blockhead hasn't even confessed yet, and you let him kiss and touch you like that."

She ran all the way back to her room and threw herself onto the bed, muttering to herself while reminiscing.

As she thought about it, a bright smile bloomed on her lips.

Chen Cheng went downstairs and drove to Fuxing Road.

Anna wanted to return to New York. She didn't have any friends here, the language barrier was an issue, and Chen Cheng was gone most of the time.

After staying for a few days, Anna started feeling a bit depressed.

Chen Cheng naturally wouldn't force her, so he agreed to let her go back.

To be honest, he was already too busy here to handle everything.

Naturally, he didn't pay much attention to Anna's plan to return to New York to manage the art gallery.

He wasn't worried either; Anna was surrounded by his people.

Besides, a 100% favorability rating wouldn't lie.

Recently, Chen Cheng had been using his "stick technique" quite a bit to deepen his relationship with Anna.

Through persistent effort, the final door had finally been opened.

On the night before her departure, the wind was fierce and the rain was torrential.

The main roads were flooded, and the smaller paths were drenched.

The rain fell all night long.

Fortunately, Anna didn't need to pack her own things; otherwise, she might not have been able to leave.

The next day.

Chen Cheng had Eleven drive them to the airport.

This time, Chen Cheng didn't arrange a business jet.

Instead, he had Li Na take two Bodyguards and En Hui, and bought four first-class tickets.

Some things shouldn't be given all the time.

Otherwise, they lose their scarcity.

Chen Cheng studied economics; he understood this principle best.

A private jet was one of those scarce items; if she flew in it all the time, Anna would slowly start taking it for granted.

But if she only got to fly privately when she was with Chen Cheng, it would serve as a constant reminder to her.

Although her favorability was maxed out, with thousands of miles between them, Chen Cheng still preferred a double safety net.

Having not slept all night, Chen Cheng was still full of energy.

After seeing Anna off, he hummed a little tune and headed out.

Just as he sat in the car, he saw Jiang Nansun and Suo Suo walking over, pushing suitcases.

Chen Cheng's lips curled into a mischievous smirk.

He rolled down the car window, poked his head out, and honked the horn.

Both of them looked in the direction of the sound.

Jiang Nansun's eyes lit up, and she muttered involuntarily, "Teacher Chen..."

Zhu Suosuo turned her head and gave her best friend a suspicious look, feeling that something wasn't quite right.

The two walked over and stood in front of the car.

Zhu Suosuo was wearing a chestnut-colored slim-fit knit sweater, jeans, and high heels.

Her hair ends had wavy textures, and as she walked, her long legs took model-like strides, swaying with every step, the very picture of charm.

Jiang Nansun was the exact opposite, her hair parted down the middle and hanging naturally.

A denim jacket paired with a long denim skirt and a pair of white sneakers.

A quiet smile hung on her face, and a gentle, intellectual charm radiated from within.

Zhu Suosuo smiled and greeted him, "Teacher Chen, what are you doing here?"

Chen Cheng's lips curled up slightly. "Living here, of course."

"Living here?" Zhu Suosuo pointed to the courtyard by the roadside, filled with a myriad of doubts.

Isn't this where that beautiful woman lives?

What is Teacher Chen's relationship with that woman?

Zhu Suosuo looked around but didn't see the big G she had seen that day.

Chen Cheng asked Jiang Nansun, "Why are you two here?"

Jiang Nansun smiled, "Suo Suo is coming to stay at my place for a couple of days."

Chen Cheng frowned slightly. "Your home is around here?"

This was something he hadn't expected.

Chen Cheng only remembered that Jiang Nansun's family lived on Fuxing Road, and when he bought this place, he had that intention in mind.

But heaven is his witness, Scum Cheng really hadn't planned on forcing himself to be Jiang Nansun's neighbor to get a head start.

Jiang Nansun nodded gently and pointed to the end of the alley. "It's the one at the very end."

Chen Cheng looked in the direction she pointed; it really was quite close, just a few courtyards away.

He smiled. "That's quite a coincidence."

Chen Cheng's eyes darted around, and he looked at Zhu Suosuo. "Suo Suo, do you know that Master Ma?"

Jiang Nansun's eyes widened instantly. My dear Teacher Chen, you really know how to touch a sore spot.

She cautiously glanced at her best friend, only to see Zhu Suosuo maintaining a smile and shaking her head.

"I know him, but we're not close. Nansun saw his photo in your Moments, and since I happened to be there, I just curiously asked about it."

Jiang Nansun blinked, understanding her friend's intentions.

Being swindled is embarrassing to talk about.

"Oh, is that so?" Chen Cheng smiled, not exposing her lie.

Zhu Suosuo glanced at Jiang Nansun, who had been staring at Chen Cheng, then turned her head and asked with a smile, "Teacher Chen, do you have a girlfriend?"

Hmm?

Chen Cheng was taken aback. Is she really this direct?

Her dream of a high-ranking boyfriend had just shattered, and now she was setting her sights on this buddy?

Chen Cheng's lips curled up. "No, I don't." A smile appeared on his face. "Suo Suo, if you want to pursue me, I wouldn't mind getting into a relationship."

Scum Cheng was used to this. If asked, the answer is no.

After all, when you ask, there really is no one by his side.

If there were someone by his side when you asked, he would definitely say yes.

Between what's in the bowl and what's in the pot, this buddy knew which one was important.

"Tch, narcissist," Jiang Nansun lightly snorted, watching his cheeky expression.

Zhu Suosuo was a bit shy, a blush appearing on her face.

She waved her hand. "That's not what I meant, I was just asking."

"Mhm, just asking."

Chen Cheng's lips curled. He didn't continue teasing her. "I'll be heading off then." He pointed to the courtyard gate. "Come over to my place to hang out when you're free."

Seeing Chen Cheng was about to leave, Zhu Suosuo hurriedly took out her phone. "Teacher Chen, can I add your green bubble?"

Chen Cheng nodded without hesitation. "Sure." He then asked, "Don't you have my business card? Why didn't you add me before?"

Uh... A hint of embarrassment appeared on Zhu Suosuo's face.

It was because I had a boyfriend back then.

Keeping the business card for emergencies was enough.

And now...