Just as he was about to call Xia Cheng back, he bumped into the receptionist he had just hired.
The receptionist said, "Boss! I was just looking for you. Young Master Xia is waiting for you at the front desk!"
When Mingyan walked to the front desk, he saw Xia Cheng looking down at his shoes with a rare hint of embarrassment.
The two exchanged a glance.
Xia Cheng looked like he had just run up, still a little out of breath, and his messy blond hair made him look like a little lion returning from a hunt.
The moment he saw Mingyan, a smile immediately returned to his handsome face.
He whispered, "Um... I was in such a rush to leave that I forgot to wear socks."
This was a very rare loss of composure for a young master from a prestigious family.
Mingyan laughed.
The two returned to Mingyan's office, with Xia Cheng carrying a box in his hand.
He placed the box on the table and said, "I had some really good desserts tonight, so I had someone buy some right away. This is for you."
Mingyan was a little puzzled because he didn't seem to have anything particularly urgent to do.
He opened the box and saw a very delicate chocolate ice cream inside, stored in a temperature-controlled container and perfectly preserved.
Just as Mingyan pulled out two sets of tableware, preparing to share them with Xia Cheng.
Xia Cheng added, "It is said that sweets can provide a large amount of sugar in a short period of time, which helps the pituitary gland secrete dopamine, and dopamine makes people feel happy..."
Mingyan turned to look at him.
Xia Cheng thought for a while and then said, "I saw your speech."
Mingyan's speech at the Game Academy this afternoon was only recently uploaded, and it seems Xia Cheng downloaded and watched it immediately.
“I’m sorry your university years… weren’t very good,” Xia Cheng said. “We met too late. But from now on, I promise you will never experience that feeling again.”
Mingyan slightly widened his eyes.
He looked at Xia Cheng and said, "...Many people envy that feeling. Back then, I created Minecraft, and I made a lot of money—"
“But you’re not happy enough. I don’t want to see you living such a tiring life anymore…” Xia Cheng said, “That’s all I care about.”
Mingyan was at a loss, so she could only lower her head and scoop out a spoonful of chocolate ice cream.
This is a bit too sweet, Mingyan said, and frowned slightly because she wasn't used to it.
Then Mingyan suddenly noticed it.
When Xia Cheng frowned, a shallow dimple appeared on his face.
His dimples only appear when he's in a bad mood.
Chapter 41 The End of Blue Star
—Xia Cheng, he cares a lot about my feelings.
Upon noticing this, Mingyan suddenly felt a little uneasy.
This is very rare for him.
He and Xia Cheng have known each other since the time when Blue Star and IPP collaborated.
Xia Cheng has always helped and accompanied him in every way, and is a very important friend to Mingyan.
Mingyan often invites him to spend holidays at home and even cooks for him to experience the flavors of Earth's cuisine.
This friendship is neither too close nor too distant, and it has always been maintained at a level that Mingyan feels very comfortable with.
Even today, he vaguely senses that Xia Cheng's feelings for him might be deeper than his feelings for Xia Cheng.
Mingyan, who is extremely bad at socializing, was stunned by this.
He slowly finished the chocolate ice cream Xia Cheng had brought, and then said, "...Thank you."
Xia Cheng smiled and said, "There's a concert tomorrow featuring original works by Weber. Are you interested?"
Mingyan looked at him, still feeling a little strange, and politely declined, saying, "No, I'm quite busy with development tasks lately..."
Well, he had already rejected Xia Cheng countless times for work.
People are already used to hearing it.
After seeing Xia Cheng off, Mingyan stood at the door for a while.
He looked at the receptionist next to him and said, "What kind of person do you think Young Master Xia is?"
"He's very handsome," the receptionist said with a smile. "And I think he really likes the boss."
"Oh, is that so?" Mingyan touched his nose.
He was probably not in a good state today, and his senses were malfunctioning.
Xia Cheng is just a good friend who likes to hang out with him.
Why think about all that nonsense?
...