Chapter 68: Sister, Which One Do You Like?
Chen Cheng had never strolled in a place like this before. The variety of lanterns was dazzling, leaving her eyes overwhelmed.
“Sister, which one do you like?”
An Yiyi stared earnestly at her side profile, the tenderness in her eyes nearly overflowing.
“I don’t have one I particularly like.”
Perhaps there were too many beautiful lanterns; Chen Cheng looked and didn’t know which to choose.
So she gave up on the idea of taking one back.
Hearing she had no interest, An Yiyi bit her lip, her brow furrowing slightly.
Chen Chengās eyes scanned around. Seeing a small rabbit lantern, she suddenly felt the cute An Yiyi might like it.
Thinking this, she walked over, picked up the lantern, and turned to ask, “This one is quite cute. Do you like it?”
Seeing Chen Cheng pick one for her, An Yiyiās brows smoothed out in happiness. Cheeks flushing, she reached out to take it. “So cute! Sister has such good taste.”
“You like it? Then let’s get this one.”
Chen Cheng took out her phone to scan the code to pay. The boss happily presented the QR code. “Beauty, that’s thirty.”
After paying, Chen Cheng thought to continue walking forward, but the boss stopped her. “Beauty, first time here?”
“If it’s your first time, after twelve o’clock you can go to the riverbank. They’ll be setting off fireworks there.”
“Fireworks?”
Hearing there would be fireworks, An Yiyi got excited. Chen Cheng checked the time; there were still two hours until midnight. They could stroll a bit longer.
“Okay, thank you, boss.”
Chen Cheng pulled An Yiyi forward. “Still two hours, we can walk around more.”
“Okay!”
Whatever Chen Cheng said, An Yiyi said okay; she wouldn’t feel anything was bad.
Holding the lantern in her hand, the smile on An Yiyiās face grew sweeter. As they walked, an unexpected visitor suddenly barged in.
“Sister Chen, you’re here too!”
Chen Cheng was just thinking about whether to buy some food when a familiar male voice rang in her ear. Frowning, she looked up to see Bai Jingās bright and handsome face.
“Baiā¦ Bai Jing?”
Chen Cheng wasn’t entirely sure of his name; she had only heard Chen Jiamu mention it once. During that collaboration, Chen Jiamu told her that Bai Jing was his college classmate, and they had a good relationship, having eaten together often when in the other province.
“It’s an honor to be remembered by Sister Chen.”
“Is the person beside you yourā¦ friend?”
Bai Jing licked his lips shyly, his gaze remaining fixed on Chen Cheng.
“Mhm. Why, are you here with your girlfriend?”
Chen Cheng thought the male college studentās shy appearance was quite cute, wondering why he was like this while Chen Jiamu had the dead vibe of a pig not afraid of boiling waterā¦
“No! I came alone! I’m still single.”
Hearing the word “girlfriend,” Bai Jing denied it extremely quickly, terrified Chen Cheng would misunderstand that he had a partner.
“Coming to a lantern festival alone, you’re quite sentimental.” Chen Cheng teased him, causing his face to turn red rapidly. That look truly amused her.
“Alright, I won’t tease you. Jiamu is here today too, but I don’t know where he went. Said he was accompanying a friend and abandoned me and Yiyi.”
“If you want to find him, give him a call.”
“It’s so noisy right now, and his phone is always on silent; he won’t answer even if you call.”
“If Sister Chen doesn’t mind, can I join you guys?”
Bai Jingās shy appearance was particularly cute, and he was handsome. Comparing this contrast, Chen Chengās disdain for Chen Jiamu increased by another notch.
“Sure.”
Chen Cheng didn’t really mind. In her eyes, he and An Yiyi were just younger siblings anyway.
“Awesome!”
Receiving permission, Bai Jing happily revealed his white teeth, smiling until his eyes almost disappeared.
And so, the party of two became a party of three.
Ever since Bai Jing joined, An Yiyiās expression hadn’t been good. She occasionally glared sideways at him, immediately looking away when he noticed.
She wasn’t stupid; this man named Bai Jing definitely coveted Chen Cheng. Truly ambitious wolves; men were the most disgusting thingsā¦
The three walked together with different thoughts. Bai Jing constantly felt a prickly gaze landing on him, making him uncomfortable all over.
But when he turned to check, he saw nothing. Instead, out of the corner of his eye, he noticed the girl named Yiyi always looking at himā¦
Could sheā¦
If An Yiyi knew his thoughts, she would definitely slap him wildly and then spit and curse him for being a dumbass!
“Yiyi, are you hungry?”
“Can you eat takoyaki?”
They walked up to a stall. Seeing the fragrant takoyaki, Chen Cheng subconsciously asked An Yiyi.
Since Bai Jing joined, she hadn’t spoken. Chen Cheng wondered if she was hungry.
But after asking, she regretted it. An Yiyi was a wealthy girl who studied abroad; would she eat this kind of street food?
Back in school, she often snuck out with Chen Jiamu to eat street food, so she felt indifferent about it.
“Does Sister want to eat it?”
“If you want to, I’ll just share a portion with Sister.”
Saying this, An Yiyi specifically leaned on Chen Chengās shoulder, acting affectionately coquettish.
“Then let’s buy one portion. Bai Jing, do you want some?”
Only asking An Yiyi and not Bai Jing felt impolite. Chen Cheng turned and asked Bai Jing, “Want some?”
“Yes!” Bai Jing nodded like a pounding garlic pestle, his manner full of naivety. If Chen Jiamu were here, he would definitely take a picture and mock him.
“Boss, two portions then.”
After buying, the three walked back. Midnight was approaching; the fireworks were about to start.
At the same time, Chen Jiamu and Li Xi were heading to the riverbank, both holding a lantern.
People walking in the same direction tend to collide. When the three groups converged, Chen Jiamu had the thought that he might as well jump off the riverbankā¦
“Jiamu!”
“Little Xi!”
“Auntie Song!”
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