The shop assistants, their faces radiating a secret excitement as if they'd stumbled upon some juicy gossip, were all ears, ready to be among the first to hear it. But to their surprise, Mr. Zhang told them to leave first; he wanted to look at the design brochures himself.
Those who know, know. Following the typical plot of CEO romance novels, this is the CEO going to tame his beautiful canary!
Everyone left reluctantly, leaving the entire room to Mr. Zhang and his mistress—in fact, the domineering CEO himself was also quite flustered.
He practiced the tone, expression, and demeanor of saying that line many times last night, just so that he could perform it more accurately today!
Although he felt bad about taking up someone else's fitting room, he really couldn't hold it in any longer... Since he was going to get into trouble anyway, he might as well finish it quickly and then happily go eat!
So he tossed the paper design booklet onto the table, flashing a practiced, cool, and roguish smile. Unfortunately, his expression looked more like he was giving up without a care in the world...
Cheng Jixue was taken aback by his unexpected tactic and hesitated for a moment before asking, "Does President Zhang have something to say?"
Zhang Chaohe crossed his arms, arrogantly put his legs up, and began to slowly gather his strength: "Hmm?"
Cheng Jixue was incredulous for the umpteenth time: he was the one who started it, then yelled at me, and even told me to go home by myself... how can he be so self-righteous and not try to comfort me now?!
He silently made a mental note, planning to settle this score with Big Goose later. Cheng Jixue put on a wronged expression, as if she had encountered an unreasonable and heartless scumbag: "Have you thought of how to explain this?"
Zhang Chaohe gave a wicked smile: "No explanation."
Cheng Jixue's expression collapsed: ? ?
Is he really going to renege on his promise? — This guy's not just talking about renegeing!
However, the next second, Zhang Chaohe once again made a boastful statement: "If you're so capable, then bite it back!"
Cheng Jixue fell silent. Zhang Chaohe, on the other hand, looked at him smugly and confidently began counting down: five, four…
Cheng Jixue pinched the corner of her eye hard and nodded very politely as a greeting: "Excuse me, I'm sorry."
The next second, he stood up, put his hands behind his back, bent down slightly, and kissed Zhang Chaohe's full, alluring, and beautiful lips with precision and composure!
This time, it was finally Zhang Chaohe's turn to be incredulous—he was dumbfounded on the spot! In the chaos, he had forgotten what his pre-set scenario and reaction were like. All sounds and feelings swirled away, and all his attention was focused on his lips.
Some describe a first kiss as the first sound of a young person's heart fluttering. A person's long life is enough to love many people... whether it's a silent love or a passionate love, every relationship is a brand new beginning.
But the first kiss, along with the most unforgettable heart-fluttering feeling, will become an eternal memory.
It has nothing to do with who that person is.
How could it be unrelated? Zhang Chaohe thought in a daze, it was clearly because that person was him that the kiss had a special meaning - otherwise I would have kissed vegetable leaves countless times, wouldn't my most beautiful and heart-fluttering memory have been given to a goose?
Cheng Jixue blinked involuntarily. The kiss was more pleasant and wonderful than he had imagined. He met Zhang Chaohe's gaze firmly and forcefully, and then watched as a faint mist appeared in those eyes, and his cheeks and ears were tinged with a beautiful and hazy blush.
Seeing that Zhang Chaohe was about to suffocate, Cheng Jixue finally ended the long but not exactly gentle kiss... He even mischievously used the tip of his tongue to flick Zhang Chaohe's lip.
Cheng Jixue straightened up, looked down at Zhang Chaohe who was breathing heavily, and said in a slightly seductive, husky voice, "It seems like I'm the one who's getting the better deal... Mr. Zhang shouldn't be angry with me, right?"
Zhang Chaohe stared at him for a while, then suddenly reached out and grabbed Cheng Jixue's collar, forcing him to bend down again, and then bit back fiercely—this time he could clearly feel the taste of kissing someone else, like eating some kind of cool candy.
Cheng Jixue closed her eyes with a smile, tolerantly letting Zhang Chaohe do as he pleased. Zhang Chaohe would sometimes bite wildly, and sometimes he would try to bite randomly... He was rampaging with a vengeful mentality, but Cheng Jixue never resisted and obediently accepted his kisses.
So Zhang Chaohe didn't notice that Cheng Jixue's hand had gently stroked the back of his head—he was gently stroking Zhang Chaohe's soft stubble, as if comforting some helpless little animal.
The little animal, basking in its own smugness, fell into the hunter's trap and even tried to bite the hunter's finger with its harmless fangs... The hunter watched it with a smile and, in a show of kindness, granted its wish, revealing a look of fear.
Zhang Chaohe reluctantly let go, and Cheng Jixue's lips were swollen from his bite. Zhang Chaohe was as happy as a little fool: "I got my money back!"
Cheng Jixue: He looked at Zhang Chaohe with a half-smile: "Then shall I kiss you back?"
Zhang Chaohe was shocked by his shameless words in broad daylight: "How could you say such a thing!"
Cheng Jixue ignored his insidious attempt to change the subject: "I still haven't received your reply from last time. What do you mean by this time?"
He looked much more pitiful than Zhang Chaohe—after all, he knew how to hold back, while Zhang Chaohe just charged around recklessly, biting and nibbling indiscriminately, and a small bead of blood even seeped from Cheng Jixue's lips.
Zhang Chaohe immediately fell into the trap that all scoundrels have: he felt immense psychological satisfaction once again, thinking he had won another round!
He was in a better mood—although the outcome seemed to have deviated slightly from his expectations? For example, he had originally imagined Cheng Jixue kissing his cheek, then him playing hard to get, and Cheng Jixue being coy, resulting in a happy ending.
However, the truth is that Cheng Jixue was fierce and aggressive, and he almost lost the battle...
Zhang Chaohe: It's not important, what's important is that the ending didn't go astray!
Although he didn't know the ending had already gone off track, he was still trying to maintain his dignity as the nation's ideal man. He cleared his throat and said in a ridiculously cheeky tone, "Sigh, I didn't want to either, but since you've taken the initiative to kiss me, would you be willing to... um, have a deeper relationship with me?"
Cheng Jixue chuckled calmly, "What, does Mr. Zhang still feel wronged?"
He deliberately licked the bead of blood on his lips with his thumb, and Cheng Jixue waved his fingertip at Zhang Chaohe. The small patch of light cherry red that had spread out on it was the most powerful evidence to condemn him!
Cheng Jixue pressed her fingertips against Zhang Chaohe's chest, seemingly without using much force, yet Zhang Chaohe felt a surge of excitement... He was about to reach for Cheng Jixue's hand when he saw her abruptly pull her hand away and turn to leave: "Then forget it."
Zhang Chaohe: ?
Wait a minute, no, how can we just let it go? We can't just let it go like that!
He immediately sprang up and grabbed Cheng Jixue's hand! Cheng Jixue, with his back to him, secretly curled the corners of his mouth—on the surface, he was throwing a tantrum and trying to shake off Zhang Chaohe's hand, but in reality, his fingertips were firmly hooked around Zhang Chaohe's fingers.
Cheng Jixue was genuinely afraid that if she really let her temper flare up, all her efforts would be in vain...
Zhang Chaohe didn't pay attention to much else; all he knew was that he couldn't let his wife slip away! He quickly coaxed her in a low voice, "I'll say it again, I'll say it again! So... would you be willing to date me for a while and see how it goes?"
Zhang Chaohe's schedule for today didn't include simulating a specific confession at all... He suddenly lost all his elegant language, leaving only the most basic human ability to express himself.
You, me, purpose, and a little bit of intimate longing, like a playful pout.
Cheng Jixue secretly breathed a sigh of relief—damn, that was really tough! It truly is the most perfect possibility that I simulated until 4 a.m. last night!
Some people appear to be geniuses or prodigies, able to accurately grasp the emotions of a goose, but in reality, they secretly stay up late into the night, analyzing things under the covers with a flashlight.
Cheng Jixue turned around and looked earnestly into Zhang Chaohe's eyes: "President Zhang, do you really like me?"
Zhang Chaohe was about to say of course, but then he saw him look downcast and say, "But I'm afraid you're just playing around. I don't want a sugar daddy. I just want a boyfriend who truly cares about me and loves me."
Zhang Chaohe was overwhelmed by his soft heart. He lamented when the entertainment industry's filthy ways would change! I want to pursue my wife, but I have to swear an oath of loyalty first!
He then grabbed Cheng Jixue's other hand and tentatively shook it like a puppy wagging its tail: "How could that be? Look how virtuous I am! When have I ever been involved with anyone else? I like you the most, and my parents like you too!"
Screw the aloof and domineering CEO persona! Does having a wife even matter?
I've put in so much effort today, and I still can't win over my wife. How can I hold my head high in front of other domineering CEOs in the future?
Cheng Jixue suppressed a laugh and continued to tease him—he was afraid he'd burst out laughing if he didn't lower his head soon! Zhang Chaohe could only see his head lowering further and lower, his eyelashes blinking faster and faster, before he hesitated and said, "But what if your aunt and uncle make you marry someone of equal social standing? I..."
Zhang Chaohe immediately spoke up: "Does the Zhang family need to consolidate their position through marriage? They respect my freedom to choose a spouse and will not object because of material possessions!"
Cheng Jixue immediately looked up: "Really? Do your uncle and aunt not care about my background, but only about me as a person?"
Zhang Chaohe nodded firmly: "Yes!"
Cheng Jixue: Why didn't you bring a voice recorder? You could use it as evidence when things come to a head later.
Zhang Chaohe was still staring at him nervously when he saw Cheng Jixue bite her lip, then quickly look up and gently kiss Zhang Chaohe's chin.
Zhang Chaohe almost choked on his breath. He tugged at Cheng Jixue's hand again: "Did you agree or not?"
Cheng Jixue gave him a shy glare, then kissed Zhang Chaohe: "I like you too."
Zhang Chaohe: Holy crap, is this what it feels like to have a wife, friends?
Cheng Jixue: Why did he stop talking? If he had, he could have kissed me again!
The two of them lingered for a while, each with their own ulterior motives, before Zhang Chaohe casually pointed to two nice outfits and prepared to go home. Then, the shop assistant who came in gave Cheng Jixue a particularly shy glance, followed by another glance at Zhang Chaohe, and revealed a strange smile that said, "I've really hit it off."
Zhang Chaohe felt bewildered. He had already walked past the dressing mirror when he unexpectedly glanced at it and was abruptly pulled back—he stared at his reflection in the mirror in shock.
Why are my lips swollen?
Forces are reciprocal; the sheer amount of force he exerted only resulted in a mutually destructive and horrific outcome...
Zhang Chaohe stood there dumbfounded. He stiffly turned to look at Cheng Jixue, who was indeed as beautiful as a peach blossom and as red as a dot of cinnabar. Even a fool could tell what those two had just done... Zhang Chaohe covered his head in pain, trying to think of a way to successfully escape this embarrassing situation.
No.
He is now destined to be hung on the pillar of shame for a tyrannical ruler, to be ridiculed by other nations.
He whispered to Cheng Jixue, "It's all your fault! Look, look, look!"
Turning the tables and accusing the guilty party first.
Cheng Jixue said sarcastically, "Yes, yes, yes, I wonder who started it first—"
Zhang Chaohe quickly covered his mouth: "Shut up!"
Stop talking!!
Cheng Jixue laughed so hard she was shaking, and Zhang Chaohe fled the crime scene as if he were running away. Cheng Jixue even asked him if he wanted to eat crab hot pot!
Zhang Chaohe had no appetite at all; he couldn't wait to go home and shut his mouth... He coaxed and persuaded Cheng Jixue into his car and sped home. But as soon as he got upstairs, he saw Assistant Jiang standing at the door with a stack of documents waiting for him.
Zhang Chaohe: ! !
He was at a loss, like someone harassing him for debt, but Assistant Jiang spoke first in a strange tone: "Did you guys go eat spicy crayfish?"
Zhang Chaohe immediately nodded: "Ah, right, right!"
Cheng Jixue smiled with an air of utter innocence and utter malice. Assistant Jiang gave him a second look before following Zhang Chaohe into the room, speaking at his usual rapid pace: "Regarding your idea of earning 10 billion that you proposed last time, I have made my suggestion..."
Zhang Chaohe interrupted Assistant Jiang in alarm: "Shut up!"
Assistant Jiang gave a sinister smile: "What's wrong, Mr. Zhang? Do you want a promotion again?"
She secretly vowed that if Xiao Zhang dared to utter any outlandish number greater than one hundred, she would send him to work odd jobs at a banknote printing factory!
Cheng Jixue, unaware of what he would face in the future, chimed in, fanning the flames: "Wow, Mr. Zhang is amazing! He's going to earn 10 billion!"
Zhang Chaohe blushed deeply. What could be more painful than admitting to his wife that he didn't have 10 billion yuan?
He forced a calm expression and said, "You still have to have dreams..."
Seeing that he seemed really anxious, Assistant Jiang comforted him, saying, "Actually, it's not impossible in the short term. The film and television investments that you can't quickly recoup your funds are actually a minority. The majority of your investments are in other private projects. I'm here today with some good news—the license for 'The City of Wanderers' has been obtained!"
Zhang Chaohe was overjoyed: "Really?!"
Assistant Jiang also found it hard to believe. The previous winter of game licenses had frozen a large number of excellent games. After a long period of suppression, this time the game licenses were released in a burst, and among them was "The City of Wanderers", which had been applied for very early and had a very good reputation!
Furthermore, it's said that the major game publisher, NetEase, previously uncovered a highly similar game based on the gameplay and background of "The City of Wanderers." However, it's unclear why that game didn't receive a license this time.
So they could only watch helplessly as "The City of Exiles" was released first.
"We've already gone through three closed beta tests, and we'll soon be able to launch the public beta version and open pre-registration for the open beta," Assistant Jiang said. "After that, we might need Mr. Zhang's help with promotion."
Zhang Chaohe thought to himself, "Of course I can. Actually, I'd love to play too!"
"You didn't delete your pink fan site account from last time, did you?" Assistant Jiang asked with a smile.
Every time she smiled like that, it was accompanied by an outrageous, cruel, and exploitative demand of her boss! Zhang Chaohe hesitated and nodded: "Of course not!"