Chapter 142
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Translated by: Peri
Chi Ying
woke up leisurely nestled in a wide embrace as the first ray of sunlight
penetrated through the tiny gap between the curtains
She
hadn't come out of her sleepiness completely, she only felt that her body was
bound by something. When she moved randomly, she heard a messy and rapid
breathing sound. Chi Ying suddenly remembered that she had stayed in Lu
Jingyan's room for half the night. Instantly, this made her fair face flush.
She
almost forgot Lu Jingyan’s persuasion method he used last night to convince her
not to choose to stay in a guest room but to share a bed with him.
She
clearly remembered when she fell asleep, she was still separated from Lu
Jingyan by at least three or eight inches away.
In her
previous life, her grandmother told her that she didn't sleep well, does this
mean her sleeping habits previously... also retained by her in this world?
All in
all, Chi Ying was embarrassed.
Fortunately,
Lu Jingyan hadn’t woken up yet. She thought she still had time to go back to
her original position. As she moved her body slightly, she raised her eyes
inadvertently and found that Lu Jingyan's black eyes were staring at her deeply
and strongly.
There was
no drowsiness nor the cold sharpness he normally had. Instead, there is an
unusually strong and profound emotion in it.
Chi Ying
greeted him awkwardly, "... morning ."
Lu
Jingyan's eyes suddenly became dangerous and his voice was unbelievably hoarse.
"You seem impatient," he said.
"
No, no." Chi Ying jumped out, resisting the urge to shake her head like a
rattle.
Due to
lack of sleep, she felt a little uncomfortable. When she stood up, her vision
saw a golden star flying in front of her and the world was spinning.
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Chi Ying
couldn't help thinking about Lu Jingyan's restless sleep almost every night and
admired him for still working efficiently under such circumstances. After
thinking this, she asked with concern, "Did you sleep well?"
Lu
Jingyan didn't seem to be particularly happy, but he still replied in a low
voice, " Very good."
Chi Ying
let out an "um" and looked suspiciously at Lu Jingyan's swollen and dark
eyes. The topic was somewhat embarrassing for her, so she couldn't say anything
else.
Chi Ying
subconsciously looked at the time on the watch, it was half-past five. This
meant that there was more than enough time to rush home before Chi Cheng got
up.
So she
said, "I may have to go back now."
Lu
Jingyan replied, "Okay.” He proceeded to put on his usual black shirt and
suit jacket.
He wore a
suit and leather shoes and showed a fierce and powerful aura. As always, his
appearance looked arrogant and noble.
The
Bentley stopped at the gate of the community and the villa where Chi Ying lived
was not far from there.
She was
not ready to introduce Lu Jingyan to her family and he fully respected her
choice.
When Chi
Ying disappeared around the corner, Lu Jingyan drove to the Oushi headquarters.
Her back
was reflected in his mind, unexpectedly leaving some special memory.
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When Chi
Ying came home, the villa was very quiet. Mother Chi, who was sitting on the
sofa, pushed her glasses, looked up from the morning newspaper, and asked her
in a hoarse voice, "Where have you been ?"
Chi Ying
replied seriously, "A friend was sick ."
Shouldn't
this be a lie?
Mother
Chi looked at her and didn't catch a guilty look in Chi Ying's eyes, so she
didn't ask any further questions.
Chi Ying
lightly returned to the room where Chi Cheng slept deeply.
The two
small eyebrows are very stretched and the corners of his lips are slightly
curved as if immersed in a sweet dream.
Looking
at Chi Cheng's peaceful sleeping face, Chi Ying's mood also became happy.
It turned
out that she could give him back a father. When she got up, Chi Cheng finished
taking a shower with ease, then climbed onto the stool at the dining table and
sat down obediently.
The TV
not far away was tuned to playing the morning program. Chi Cheng heard the
host's sister say that it was the motherland's birthday (National Day) soon.
He seemed
to realize something, and said happily, "Mom, I'm almost four years
old."
Chi Ying
put the breakfast on the table with a smile, "Yes, you are almost four
years old and our Chengcheng is about to grow up ."
Chi Cheng
held his face happily and his clear eyes flashed with excitement, "I'm
going to celebrate my birthday too, Mom."
Chi Ying
followed his words and said, "Chengcheng's birthday is coming soon. Mom
wishes Chengcheng a happy birthday ."
Chi Cheng
shook his calf and blinked his big, onyx-like eyes. Suddenly acting shy, he
whispered, "Can Chengcheng receive any surprises on his birthday? "
Chi
Cheng's eyes were bright and full of anticipation. Chi Ying knew that he was
reminding her secretly. The four-year-old little guy has a delicate and cute
appearance, so she couldn't help taking a fill at Chi Cheng's face and her tone
became lighter and softer, " Yes, there is a big surprise."
Chi Cheng
grinned happily, his eyes narrowed into two slits, "Mommy don’t
forget."
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Jiang
Chong, who went to work on time, as usual, had a hunch that something was not
right from the first moment he stepped into the President's office.
If he was
not mistaken, the corners of President Lu's lips were raised slightly and a bit
of tenderness was unexpectedly revealed in his deep eyes.
The light
in the early autumn morning was bright. The huge and transparent
floor-to-ceiling windows outlined Lu Jingyan's handsome silhouette and weakened
his fierce aura.
Jiang
Chong's eyes widened in confusion and shock, what happened to President Lu today?
He
blinked his eyes vigorously, but the scene in his sight still did not change.
Jiang Chong seemed to have forgotten about the President’s usual cold face. He
didn't even notice that Lu Jingyan's dark circles had gotten a little heavier.
After
being stunned for a moment, Jiang Chong summed it up as "the sour smell of
love”.
It would
never have crossed his mind that Mr. Lu would like to mention a four-year-old
son overnight.
"Morning."
Lu
Jingyan had no idea that Jiang Chong had already thought of scenarios in his
head about his unusual expression when he greeted him. There was still
uncontrollable joy and smugness in his tone.
Jiang Chong responded sternly,
"...Morning."
Lu
Jingyan slowly raised his head from the document and asked, " What's the
weather on National Day?"
Jiang
Chong just read the weather forecast before leaving this morning and blurted
out, “Sunny day ."
"Any
recommendations for a good place?"
Jiang
Chong was surprised, Mr. Lu, you are going on a trip— "
As soon
as he said it, he was a little annoyed.
Why can't
Mr. Lu go on a trip? Who said that the President has to work overtime to
dedicate himself to the enterprise! Or have no private life! It looks like he
has a date with Miss Chi!
Lu
Jingyan was noncommittal and Jiang Chong said in an unspeakable tone,
"I'll check first."
He took
out his mobile phone with great interest, went to the internet to search for
"the most suitable place for couples to travel together in China" and
then read out the list of attractions like the voice of a broadcaster.
Lu
Jingyan raised his long eyebrows and said in a condensed voice, "Those are
not suitable ."
Chi Cheng
is only four years old so he can't be spoiled by adults at such an early age.
Jiang
Chong was frustrated when he heard the words, no matter what he thought, Mr. Lu
and Miss Chi had gone to the holy land of love hand in hand during the crowded
National Day holiday, which caused a media shock.
His
thoughts were blocked and he was in a dilemma when he heard Lu Jingyan say,
"Choose some places with good scenery, or an amusement park, and book the
venue as soon as possible."