8. Life is like water

Mother looked at the clock and smiled, saying: "What’s the rush? Yan Xuan hasn’t arrived yet. Can’t we wait until he gets here to discuss anything?"

A completely unfamiliar land, where one can see the Atlantic coast at dusk from the airplane, with lighthouses and shipwrecks, waves crashing against the rocks, and the setting sun painting the horizon with a brilliant crimson glow, as the sun descends into the depths of the sea with an irresistible grandeur.

Xi Siyong led Cheng Bing to the edge of the ship, pondering for a long time: "I do not intend to shirk responsibility; at that time... I should not have made such a rash decision."

Cheng Bing squinted his eyes and smiled somewhat sinisterly: "Not long ago, I was just looking for you to discuss a few matters."

Hearing Xiao Fu's tone, Cheng Bing felt slightly relieved, as Xi Siyong's colleagues were unaware of their divorce

Yan Xuan waved his hand and said: "If you have something to say, there won't be this shop after passing through this village."

"This is none of your business, it's different from before... I'll accompany you back." Xi Siyong was about to request leave, but Cheng Bing stopped him: "If I really did something wrong, let me accept the punishment alone."

Cheng Bing did not know the appearance of that bride, nor could he determine whether she would be considered a beauty by European standards. However, it was certain that her heartfelt smile at that moment was undoubtedly the most beautiful moment of her life

"Does this mean it is not too difficult for you to do these things now?" Lin Nansheng gently guided, his words were a trap, "I do not want you to blame Bingbing twenty years from now, saying that everything I did back then was for you, how much I sacrificed for you, even to the extent of changing my own life principles—such a heavy accusation, Bingbing cannot bear it."

Yan Xuan squinted at her, as if in an instant he had regained the shrewdness of a businessman. After a moment, he spoke slowly, "Miss Cheng, your concern for me today surely cannot be attributed to the revolutionary friendship we established when we were engaged, can it? Let us not engage in this pretense any longer; if you have something to say, please speak plainly."

He scratched his head and said, "If it's because of the distance... Sister-in-law, please be more understanding. Who would want to stay in such a desolate place for ten or eight years? I see that Xi Gong... he really cares about you, Sister-in-law... You don't know, the last time the representative office was robbed, they took everything, and it was worse than your situation yesterday. The local government can't do anything about such matters; getting robbed is easier than dining out, and if you get robbed, you can only consider yourself unfortunate... Xi Gong said he has your photo on his phone, and he even used his connections with the counselor at the French embassy." At this point, he laughed. "Later, the robber was caught. He said he had robbed many valuable things before, but he never expected to be caught because of a phone. After this incident spread, our area is now particularly safe—it's almost the safest place in the entire embassy district, and the reputation has spread!"

I am happy

Xi Siyong did not respond and subtly shifted his gaze. Louis brought the bride over to find Xi Siyong. The bride had originally studied painting in Paris and was now accompanying the groom to take up his post, while also planning to sketch in Africa. Louis joked about Xi Siyong's lack of sociability, saying that he could actually bear to leave his beautiful wife all alone in a distant country. He then pointed to a Senegalese colonel on the cruise ship and joked with Cheng Bing: "Locals are allowed to marry four wives; look at that officer, he has three wives and seven children... Mrs. Xi must keep a close watch on her husband."

Yan Xuan rubbed his forehead with his index finger, and asked with difficulty, "I just don't understand, how could your father be attracted to such a woman? Sigh, do you know, when I heard about the incident and rushed to the hospital, Uncle Cheng was still in the emergency room, and that woman was busy making phone calls to her lawyer in the hospital corridor!"

What are you looking at? The icy demeanor, with a thousand ways of commanding, all transform into waves of suspicious flush on the face

Everyone at the large round table remained silent, yet it was Sister Miao who spoke first: "Siyong said he wants to be alone and doesn't want to see anyone." She casually pressed the speakerphone button on the phone behind her and dialed the extension upstairs, "Siyong, Cheng Bing has arrived. Do you want her to bring the meal up to you?"

I do not particularly like it now either

Father was hospitalized for half a month before being discharged. Ji Shenyin accompanied her to pick him up. At the intersection, they encountered a red light. Watching the endless stream of cars in front of them, Ji Shenyin suddenly said softly: "I recently met a girl."

It did not take much effort for Cheng Bing to understand Xi Siyong's meaning. He had not spent two or three years here in vain; he had established considerable connections with the local government and various embassies. Returning to his home country to develop a restaurant in a bustling area was akin to digging for gold in a desert when it came to exploring the local market. Xi Siyong smiled and said, "Opening a restaurant in a bustling area, others have already gotten a head start on me by many years, accumulating reputation and connections; digging for gold in the desert, I will first establish my territory, and in the future, it will be 'this mountain is mine to open, this tree is mine to plant.' If one wishes to pass through here, they must leave behind a toll."

Xi Siyong remained silent, casting a sidelong glance at her, becoming increasingly inscrutable under the dim moonlight. Cheng Bing employed a mix of softness and firmness, trying to act spoiled and clingy, but to her surprise, all the myriad strategies that had worked in the past were ineffective today. She had no choice but to resort to her final tactic, yet Xi Siyong was exceptionally composed today, and all her efforts proved futile. Finally, she steeled herself and said, "What exactly do you want? Can't you just say it clearly?"

"Go away, who do you think you are? Don't try to get close!" Yan Xuan stared at her for a long time before sneering, "Are you afraid to tell Aunt Lin? Do you want me to be the bad guy?"

Xi Siyong was taken aback, holding the pants for a long time without putting them on. His expression turned serious, and after a long while, he said: "If I... if I can't go back, can you wait for me?"

Cheng Bing directly took Xi Siyong back to the original neighborhood where she used to live. As she stepped out with a blanket, Xi Siyong wrapped her up in it. Cheng Bing felt a hundred worries in her heart and insisted that he must not sleep: "So what did my mom say?"

How many times he stood at the Cape of West Africa, gazing towards the sea, in the direction that turned away from his homeland—only in this way could he avoid confronting the painful truth that the person he had long awaited would never come.

After finishing the meal, Xi Siyong was naturally taken back to the office by Lin Nansheng for review. Cheng Bing was filled with both anger and confusion, questioning Yan Xuan about what exactly was going on. Yan Xuan stroked his chin and smiled:

The call was made by Yan Xuan, vague and unclear, with a poor signal that seemed like it could be cut off at any moment. It was still the middle of the night in the country. Yan Xuan's words were intermittent, and I only heard the most crucial sentence: "Your father has been sent to the hospital ... ... "

Mother's words can be considered as tacit approval of her marriage to Yan Xuan, and Cheng Bing inwardly felt that things were not looking good. The mother then smiled slightly and said: "You have become much more sensible than before, you know how to measure things, which saves me from worrying so much."

Love is everlasting

How can African children understand the Chinese version

In Xi Siyong's eyes, there was a misty light and water color he had never seen before, shimmering with a brilliant glow in the early morning twilight. His voice was so soft that it seemed to be drowned out by the chirping of the birds outside the window: "I feel that heaven has been kind to me"

The cruise ship sailed north along the coastline of Senegal, with the azure sea and clear skies transforming into the most magnificent backdrop of a flowing painting. The wedding took place on the terrace of the third floor of the cruise ship, officiated by a priest from a French church. The groom, Louis, was tall and handsome, with the typical deep-set eyes of Europeans. The ceremony followed Christian traditions; after lighting the candelabra, the priest was to read a passage from the scriptures, selecting from the New Testament, the First Epistle to the Corinthians, Chapter 13:

When Xi Siyong came out, he saw Bing staring blankly at his phone and jokingly said, "What’s wrong? Are you so worried that you need to check your phone too?"

The sound of slippers clicking echoed from the stairway, and a woman with a charming demeanor descended. She appeared to be of a similar age to Cheng Bing and lazily remarked, "He hasn't seen any guests these past few days"

Xi Siyong extended his hand, pulling her to sit by the bed: "I am not fully recovered yet, and I have been worried about infecting you. Wasn't Xiao Fu supposed to take you out?"

Why don't you have the leisure to accompany me for some relaxation? It is quite pleasant to sit here, enjoying the ever-changing expressions of Sister Miao. However, in just a moment, Sister Miao smiles again: "Such a place... is truly very lonely"

Xi Siyong smiled but did not speak, his thin lips pressed into a line, a hint of red emerging from the pale, clearly a sign of lingering weakness. A follow-up examination at a French hospital in Dakar showed that he had no issues, only needing to recuperate. Although resources in Senegal are not abundant, there is no shortage as imagined by Cheng Bing. Especially with Xi Siyong's salary and allowances, life in Senegal is quite comfortable; he has a driver when going out and a servant at home, resembling someone living in China on an American salary. Xiao Fu took Cheng Bing shopping everywhere, and seeing her exchanging glances with Xi Siyong, he asked her about her plans for coming here—whether it was a short-term visit or an intention to stay long-term, what kind of work she intended to do, and so on. Resources in Senegal are not abundant, yet there is no shortage as imagined by Cheng Bing. Especially with Xi Siyong's salary and allowances, life in Senegal is quite comfortable; he has a driver when going out and a servant at home, resembling someone living in China on an American salary. Xiao Fu took Cheng Bing shopping everywhere, and seeing her exchanging glances with Xi Siyong, he asked her about her plans for coming here—whether it was a short-term visit or an intention to stay long-term, what kind of work she intended to do, and so on. Xiao Fu joined the company later than Xi Siyong, so he was completely unaware of Cheng Bing's previous situation. When he asked, Cheng Bing found herself at a loss for words.

I want to go see him," Cheng Bing could hardly wait to drag Xiao Fu to Xi Siyong's room, "What did the doctor say? What is his condition right now?"

Xiao Fu was shouting at the bottom of the building, and in the end, he did not forget to add a line: "Xi Gong, is a man!"

She said angrily, "After returning to the country, you must accompany me on a trip. If we don't take at least 3,000 photos together, I won't bear the surname Cheng!"

Yan Xuan leaned in with a mischievous smile and said: "My dear young lady, if I were to solve the current dilemma your family is facing, wouldn't you have to offer yourself in gratitude to me, your great benefactor?"

Taking advantage of Aunt Shi's inattention, she glared at Xi Siyong with an angry expression. Xi Siyong was initially taken aback for a moment, but soon greeted everyone with a calm demeanor. The group of people finished their meal, each lost in their own thoughts, effectively wasting the meticulously prepared dishes by the master chef. Only Yan Xuan ate joyfully, occasionally offering comments.

He turned his wrist, presenting the watch to her, the second hand ticking away, the starting point also being the endpoint—such is the passage of time in this world, where everything undergoes transformation.

Seeing the expression on his father's face, Cheng Bing noticed Yan Xuan leaning at the door, stifling laughter. He quickly retreated to the door and said, "Just in time, I'm hungry. I'll go down with him for a late-night snack"

"No," Yan Xuan said with a self-deprecating smile, "Essentially, we are all the same kind of person—none of us is willing to believe others unreservedly." He gradually regained his former conversational tone, not minding that Xu Di took him as a negative example, "Just like you wouldn't dare to cross the street with your eyes closed, she said I never believed her—she wasn't wrong, we all find it too difficult to trust others"

What about turning into ice

Thoroughly understanding what it means to call out to the heavens and receive no response, to call out to the earth and find it unresponsive

Xi Siyong knew what she was afraid of and comforted her by stroking her back. Cheng Bing looked up and asked, "Did I do something wrong again?" It was truly a repetition of history; she had recklessly come here, just like the time when the two of them secretly made their way back to City K for their wedding. The next day, Xi's father's surgery was delayed and nearly resulted in a disaster—she finally understood the kind of guilt that Xi Siyong had been carrying in his heart at that time

"Then... can you take me to see him?" Cheng Bing asked earnestly. Xiao Fu hesitated and said, "Sister-in-law, it's not that we don't want you to see him, it's just that Mr. Xi specifically instructed this morning not to let you see him, fearing infection." Seeing Cheng Bing's eyes grow anxious again, Xiao Fu hurriedly explained, "It's not... it's... it's like this, we have been here for two years and are accustomed to all kinds of germs. Sister-in-law, you just arrived, and you definitely haven't adapted yet, so the risk is comparatively high."

Cheng Bing let out a sound of "Oh": "Shall I take it up today?"

After the New Year, Yan Xuan's new company officially opened. Various trivial matters kept them busy until mid-year, with several trips back and forth between West Africa and the domestic market. Cheng Bing was also busy familiarizing herself with the business at the factory—so busy that she didn't even have time to handle the remarriage procedures. Zhao Xu only heard about their reconciliation at the beginning of the year and specifically called to tease Cheng Bing: "At first, I thought to myself, if you just take one step forward, Si Yong would have the courage to take the remaining 9,999 steps. I didn't expect you, sister, to complete all 9,999 steps in one go. That's quite impressive!"

In a conversation with her mother, Yan Xuan mentioned that a friend had bought a small island in the Philippines and invited her to visit. However, she was unable to go, as Cheng Bing had just resigned and was free. Since she had nothing to do, it would be a waste not to go, considering it a vacation. Yan Xuan asked someone to help her arrange a work visa and personally saw her off at the airport. Just before her departure, she teased her, saying, "If you can't find it, just come back. Don't you think we actually make a good match? Maybe if I go back to Beijing, it will put an end to my thoughts. We are both in the same boat, and you definitely..." Before she could finish, Cheng Bing playfully hit her on the head, and after laughing, he reminded her, "Take care on your journey; this is as far as I can help you."

"No matter how many times one is pierced, flattery will not pierce." Lin Nansheng was very pleased with this saying, yet he smiled and asked: "In the past, when I went to school to see Bingbing, I later heard her mention you, saying that you, as a person, actually have no great ambitions and are not very enthusiastic about fame and fortune"

A person who is drunk often feels weak, and in a reflexive manner, Cheng Bing brushes off Yan Xuan. The next moment, he sees Yan Xuan covering her face and collapsing at the head of the bed: "Cheng, you can't play like this with a young lady."

At that moment, it seemed that I could read something called "emotion" from his eyes

I donated to the primary school in Senegal, and I will buy you a set tomorrow

The long-haul flight lasting several hours left one feeling exhausted, sticky, and stifled, especially since Senegal is an extremely arid place, akin to the sensation of having a layer of mud clinging to one’s body after a sauna. As night fell, a row of palm trees lined the low wall, and occasionally, a large bird would fly by without warning—hours later, her thoughts began to stir from their stagnation, realizing that the bird that had flown past was a crow, intermittently emitting a low, hoarse caw that was both irritating and tiresome.

Key point

I never imagined that the first night at the Cape of West Africa would be spent like this. Whenever the crows circled in the trees, I couldn't help but let my thoughts wander, wondering if this was a portent of the outcome of her journey to Africa.

Xi Siyong gently stroked her head and gave a light tug, revealing the plum blossom jade hairpin he had bought in Luoyang. Since returning from Luoyang, Cheng Bing had attempted several times to pay him, but he had pretended to be deaf and dumb, acting foolishly to avoid accepting the money. At this moment, recalling those times, a smile involuntarily curved at the corners of his mouth: "I too have been naive."

Coldly smiling: "Am I that obvious?"

He has always believed that what is known as Etemitv is merely a beautiful dream that exists in a fairy tale world. In the adult world, there cannot be a Gerda who traverses thousands of miles and mountains, solely to melt the heart of her Kai

Cheng Bing unconsciously sighed; after the divorce, she tidied up the house and discovered that they did not have a single group photo of just the two of them.

I remember... there is an assistant in your office who seems to have been secretly in love with you...

"Now you all have teamed up to deceive me," Cheng Bing still harbors lingering resentment, "Without a word, he has become one of your people, and you still have the audacity!"

Yes, Xi Siyong is indeed such a person

Uncertain of what it is, she has worn down her trust in him to a thin sheet of paper

"You big-headed ghost!" After hanging up the phone, Yan Xuan laughed beside him. During these days, it was thanks to Yan Xuan's cooperation that several banks, which had business dealings with him, agreed to extend the repayment period for Nansheng Electronics—after all, different industries are like different mountains. Yan Xuan's willingness to lend a helping hand was far beyond Cheng Bing's expectations. Even his mother expressed her relief, saying: "A strong wind reveals the strength of the grass, and the cold of winter shows the withering of the leaves. I used to think this child was unstable, his original—" His mother paused, and Cheng Bing knew she was referring to Yan Xuan's ex-wife, so he smiled without interrupting. His mother continued: "How many people can truly embody the words 'loyalty and affection'? At a critical moment, having a sense of 'righteousness' is enough."

If Xi Siyong dared to say that he thought she regretted coming all the way here, she would definitely kick him to death, kick him to death, kick him into the Senegal River to feed the fish, absolutely!

The pastor recited in French, which is also the official language of Senegal. As the pastor read aloud word by word, Xisi Yong also murmured along softly. Cheng Bing had originally learned a little, just enough to have a rough understanding, and could comprehend this passage.

How do you know

Stop talking nonsense

Xi Siyong pressed his lips tightly together and after a long while said softly: "I do not know what you regret, but what I regret is not giving you a wedding like this." Sometimes, vows are not trivial; if they had once made a promise before God to never part, he might have asked himself one more time before deciding to divorce whether this was truly their most correct choice

The wedding cruise set sail from the Senegal River into the Atlantic Ocean, with the vast and magnificent sea stretching endlessly to the west and a narrow beach to the east. Seabirds circled in the low sky, leaving gray traces across the azure sky, while the fine white sand beach receded into the distance, and the sounds of children playing on the beach gradually faded away, leaving only the waves crashing in succession. The cruise ship was extremely luxurious and stable, yet those on board could not help but feel a sense of turbulence and drifting—before the blue sky and ocean, everything seemed insignificant, and the feeling of being in a foreign land was likely similar.

Ji Shenyan seemed to breathe a sigh of relief, and after a brief pause, he smiled and said, "I am still your personal lawyer"

Upon logging back into the Eternity account, I discovered a new email sent by the current members of the band to the sailors who had previously frequented the rock section: The open-air cinema of K is about to be demolished and rebuilt for other purposes. The Golden Era Band will hold a graduation performance at this location on the eve of the cinema's demolition, inviting all sailors from the rock section to attend.

Just consider it as the dissemination of national culture

The belongings of other men

Cheng Bing nodded and smiled: "I can imagine how you still can't fall asleep at this hour."

Cheng Bing turned back in a daze, while Xi Si Yong leaned against the door, watching her furrowed brow as she rubbed her forehead in distress. He stepped forward to gently massage her temples, applying just the right amount of pressure. She closed her eyes and pressed against his abdomen, faintly catching the warm scent that lingered in his embrace, a familiar aroma that she had not encountered in a long time.

Xi Siyong suppressed a laugh and said: "In the future, when you become a strong woman and make it onto the Hurun Rich List, I can also publish a book titled 'The Man Behind a Successful Woman'—I am currently in the stage of gathering material"

He rubbed his chin vigorously, somewhat unwilling and unconvinced: "In fact, there are quite a few Chinese doing business in Africa, but unfortunately... because it is too turbulent, many people only think about making a quick profit. The two words 'integrity' are becoming increasingly hard to find. This creates a vicious cycle where locals do not trust Chinese people, and Chinese people are also unwilling to make long-term investments. Your ex-husband, Cheng Dagu, is indeed rare... When he gets to work, he can make everyone in Africa, from government officials to local workers, trust him without reservation. I am truly grateful that he has not been discovered by other developers."

On the day of the banquet to express gratitude, Cheng Bing was dragged by her mother to an extremely old alley in Shanghai, where it was said that a rather difficult-to-invite master chef resided, whose ancestors had served as imperial cooks. This master only prepared one table of dishes each day and did not allow guests to order; the menu was entirely based on his interests. Cheng Bing's mother had to rely on numerous acquaintances to secure a reservation. After winding through numerous turns, she discovered that her father had also been invited—this was evidently a formal occasion for both sets of parents to consult the astrological compatibility. Cheng Bing thought to herself that if she did not confront the situation today, she might one day find herself married off without any recourse to protest. With a forced smile, she said, "Aunt Shi, Dad, Mom, I have something to discuss with you and Yan Xuan."

Upon leaving the hospital, Yan Xuan still pursed her lips and chuckled softly. Cheng Bing, slightly annoyed, asked: "Do you think this is a monkey show? This whole day—my mother has been here with me, where has that Zhang gone?"

sixty, fifty-nine, fifty-eight ... forty-three, forty-two ... twenty-seven, twenty-six

"Xi Siyong, do not think you can get away with this." Cheng Bing raised her head and asked unwillingly, how could she not be considered as someone who has searched far and wide for her husband, yet this fellow showed no sign of appreciation at all; would it kill him to say a few heartfelt words?

My memory is quite good; the scar on my arm has not completely faded yet

Cursing oneself as a fool is of no use; Yan Xuanming had clearly warned her that if you give even a little money to any beggar, what follows will be a swarm of beggars like locusts. When the moon rose, Cheng Bing sat under a tree, wanting to cry but having no tears. Even if it is robbery, why must they also take away the address of Xi Siyong?

At the moment the choir sang the hymn, Xi Siyong held Cheng Bing's hand, which was cold as ice, and pressed it twice in her palm. She felt a slight sense of melancholy: "I have a bit of regret." Xi Siyong turned back, his eyes filled with inquiry: "Regret about what?"

A crisp sound of footsteps echoed behind her. Cheng Bing turned around to see Sister Miao wrapped in a bathrobe, her demeanor languid: "Guess where I just came from?"

Cheng Bing, in a huff, knocked on the door and shouted: "If you don't open the door, do you believe I will bring an axe and chop the door down!"

Xi Siyong secretly chuckled to himself, thinking that Cheng Bing and Yan Xuan had only known each other for a few months, so marrying her could hardly be considered selling her; on the contrary, he had walked alongside Cheng Bing for so many years, and now he was being labeled with such a despicable term—however, upon seeing Lin Nansheng tightly pursing her lips, he suddenly realized her meaning and smiled, saying: "No amount of money can buy such a priceless treasure"

Is this the reason why he refused to defend himself when she filed for divorce? ... She remembers the look in his eyes at that moment, astonished, incredulous, even ... . ... It was pain

Indeed, he did not know why Cheng Bing had come, did not know what had happened thousands of miles away, and did not know how she had been over the past two years. His fingertips traced her outline, seeming to have lost weight, yet also seeming not to have changed; however, he remembered her warmth, that warmth which remained incredibly familiar even in dreams.

He smiled again and said: "It is often said that men love their wives, while women love their ex-husbands..." He laughed bitterly, and after a long while, he looked up and asked: "What was the reason for your divorce from your ex-husband?"

The gazes of the crowd towards her grew increasingly strange. On the second night, Sister Miao came to find her, beneath the breadfruit tree in the courtyard—Senegal's national tree, and one of the most famous tree species in Africa. The trunk is astonishingly thick, and it is said that both the fruit and bark can be used for medicinal purposes. It takes root in this desolate land, stubbornly and tenaciously reaching upwards. Cheng Bing touched the cracked bark of the tree, finding it hard to imagine that this not-so-beautiful tree is referred to as the source of life. She gently rested her head against the tree, hoping to draw some energy—truly exhausted in body and mind.

Miao Jie’s expression changed abruptly, probably not expecting that Xi Siyong’s ex-wife was also not someone to be trifled with: "You—"

Cheng Bing then fixed his gaze firmly on Xiao Fu and asked, "What happened to him?"

Who would have thought that Xi Siyong would apologize to her: "If I have caused you any misunderstanding, I apologize to you." After a long while, he added, "Someone told me that girls need a lot of courage to take the initiative to confess to someone else." He omitted the latter part of his statement, not outrightly rejecting her, but merely fearing that she might be too sensitive.

Given the current circumstances, there is no way to avoid it—surely it won't lead to my father being sent to the hospital, will it

Xi Siyong said slowly: "Where are you thinking of? What I mean is... when you weren't here, no one was willing to go to the slaughterhouse to buy dragon bones. This is an Islamic country, and generally, pork is not sold here"

Malaria, one of the deadliest infectious diseases ravaging Africa

Cheng Bing was flustered and finally realized how important the aid project was for a country like Senegal. After much effort, he managed to get in touch with Yan Xuan again. Yan Xuan did not know the specifics of what had happened to Cheng Weiguo, only that he had been hospitalized. "Aunt Lin has gone to the hospital. You should hurry and book a ticket to come back. If you delay for another two days, I won't be able to help you keep it a secret anymore"

Xi Siyong suddenly fell silent, and then, rarely, spoke many truths to her: "I hope she would blackmail me, but—she has never been willing to exercise such power."

Cheng Bing remained silent, and what Xi Si left for her was a path of frequent separations and rare reunions—a man's eternal desire for career is akin to a woman's endless yearning for love. People may extol the romance of loving beauty over power, but that nonchalance can only exist when power is within easy reach. After a long while, Cheng Bing finally spoke in a low voice: "If you think you can drive me away from your side again, that will not be possible."

The scenery always appears beautiful from a distance, and the various legends in your eyes are merely transformed from their mundane ingredients of rice, oil, and salt

Xi Siyong smirked and said: "What do I have to feel embarrassed about? Who told you to make people think about you every day? First it was Lawyer Ji, now it's Boss Yan. I want to see who the hell still has the nerve to eat from the nest!"

Cheng Bing silently nodded, while Xiao Fu, feeling a bit embarrassed, chuckled and said: "We have been out for several years now; either we are single, or those who have girlfriends are also in danger..."

Sarcasm aside, Yan Xuan still generously helped her find the whereabouts of Xi Siyong. As the civil engineer from the design team, Xi Siyong needed to be involved in quality control throughout the construction process, and the time he was dispatched coincided with the fourth month after their divorce. Yan Xuan glanced over the pile of documents and said with a smile, "Miss Cheng, don't blame me for pouring cold water on you. The government's aid construction plan may take ten or eight years to complete. The technical personnel sent by the design team usually sign contracts lasting three to five years, and I can't help but feel this is reminiscent of that story about Fan Ziliang and Meng Jiangnu searching for her husband along the Great Wall."

Cheng Bing looked down coldly and said: "Haven't you just returned from Beijing? Why act so despondent?"

However, when the ice came, he could no longer find any reason to keep going.

Cheng Bing sighed and said: "In the past, it was white cut chicken, but now it has turned into charcoal roasted duck"

Sister-in-law, please do not worry. We took her to the hospital in France last week, and the blood test results showed two positive signs. Medication was also prescribed. She is scheduled to return to the hospital for a follow-up examination tomorrow. If everything is fine, she can just take some time to rest.

Love is patient, love is kind; love does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres

Sister Jiang replied with a smile: "The meal for the little table is sent up."

Without saying a word, Xi Siyong stuffed himself into the taxi: "I feel nauseous from the flight, quickly find me a place to sleep."

It is once again a matter concerning his ex-wife, and it is hard to believe that someone like Yan Xuan, who is so accustomed to being in control, could also find himself trapped. However, there are always certain matters in the world that do not shift according to the will of the sun, moon, stars, or the changing of the seasons. No matter how much Yan Xuan deceives himself, claiming that his return to Beijing is solely for the sake of the company, he cannot help but pry into those matters he has never grasped and is ashamed to acknowledge. Clearly unable to let go, upon learning of his ex-wife's pregnancy, he spoke harshly and threatened to conduct a DNA test. The next day, he saw another man waiting outside the operating room where his ex-wife was.

Cheng Bing slightly annoyed, said: "Xisiyong, if you are always so virtuous, I will feel pressured!"

The next day, after finishing at the bank, Cheng Bing, feeling quite embarrassed, spoke to Yan Xuantong: "Have you discussed things with Aunt Shi? My mother suddenly praised you last night—this is not a good sign. My father's condition has not stabilized these past few days, and I do not dare to frighten them."

Yan Xuan then burst into laughter: "Oh, I had heard people say that Uncle Cheng is a romantic, but I didn't believe it. Today, while I was wandering around the hospital, I couldn't help but notice—when I wasn't paying attention, the door wasn't closed properly—Uncle Cheng woke up for just a moment and stared straight at Aunt Lin. Oh, you have no idea how hard it is for me to describe it to you!" Yan Xuan exaggeratedly described to her how Cheng Weiguo tried to take Lin Nansheng's hand, how Lin Nansheng shook him off, and later how he was afraid of the patient's emotional agitation and allowed him to hold on... how Cheng Weiguo tried to take Lin Nansheng's hand, how Lin Nansheng shook him off, and later how he was afraid of the patient's emotional agitation and allowed him to hold on...

Yan Xuan touched his chin and smiled: "Joining forces to enter the African real estate market, huh."

The lead singer of the band started performing with enthusiastic 14Years, which is exactly the age when the golden age was born. Cheng Bing quickly calculated and smiled at Zhao Xisi, saying, "It's been almost nine years since we met."

In that case, she only needs to worry about how to face Xi Siyong; the issues between the two of them are much easier to discuss. Before long, they returned to the representative office, where Siyong's company occupied one of the buildings. Xiao Fu led her inside, a three-story building with white walls and a red roof. Xi saw about ten people having breakfast in the living room on the first floor, mostly young individuals, with only two middle-aged people. Upon seeing Xiao Fu enter, everyone began to chatter, and Xiao Fu nodded, asking, "Is Engineer Xi still in the room?"

Cheng Bing had not finished speaking when he was interrupted by Ji Shenyin: "I now understand why you would rather choose Yan Xuan, whom you have known for only a few months, instead of me, your childhood friend who grew up with you..."

Cheng Bing had already heard from Xiao Fu about the living arrangements at the representative office, which are managed by a local Chinese person whom everyone refers to as "Sister Jiang." When Sister Jiang came over to prepare more bowls and chopsticks, Cheng Bing quickly greeted her and asked, "Has Si Yong eaten yet?"

He fell into her arms as soon as he got into the taxi, holding her waist but remaining very quiet with his eyes closed. Cheng Bing thought he had fallen asleep, so she quietly held his head. It was only after a long time that he spoke: "Your mother said she won't sell her daughter."

Yan Xuanlian retracted his smile: "Uncle Cheng is fine." Cheng Bing felt a sudden jolt in her heart: "My mother—"

Cheng Bing An Zhou Yan Xuan, this guy is still acting pretentious at this moment, unexpectedly calling to say that he is not familiar with the place and there is no parking outside, asking everyone to wait for him. After waiting patiently for fifteen minutes, a sound of footsteps came from outside the curtain, Yan Xuan poked his head in and smiled, "I didn't keep you waiting for too long, did I?"

Almost when she was completely unprepared

Yan Xuantan smiled and said: "I am not joking, the development potential in Southern and Western Africa is quite significant. Domestic developers and contractors, who wouldn't want to get a share of the pie? Unfortunately, the political situation there is very unstable, with coups and massacres being commonplace. The risk factor is too high; without someone trustworthy on the ground, investing money would be like throwing it into the water without a trace."

What are the twin pillars of the empire

The previous sentence.

Cheng Bing waited until Sister Miao took her leave, watching her figure disappear. Gritting his teeth, he hurriedly made his way to the third floor, determined to find Xi Siyong's room, and knocked loudly on the door. From inside came Xi Siyong's impatient voice: "I am sleeping, let's talk about it tomorrow!"

In that fleeting moment, Xi Siyong suddenly understood many questions that had eluded him for years

When Cheng Bing came to her senses, she was leaning against the wall, gasping for breath: it was like a midnight horror, and she could hardly imagine that she had just escaped with her life from a robbery.

Xi Siyong smiled, holding the ice-cold head against her chest, enjoying the warmth of the sunset glow. The warmth of the setting sun lingered on her smooth cheeks, flowing through his fingertips, warming the heart along the veins—such a sunset glow, such waves.

After Xi Siyong came out of the office, he glanced at Yan Xuan, nodded as a greeting, and then cast a look at Cheng Bing, his expression neutral, revealing no emotions. Yan Xuan chuckled twice and shouted into the office: "Aunt Lin, how about I treat you to dinner tonight?"

Aunt Lin is also fine

At that time, I was still in the consideration stage. If I had told you, wouldn't you have been eager to promote your ex-husband? However, I must say, your ex-husband truly has some skills. I originally thought that since we were engaged, he should owe me a bit more, especially since he barged in halfway. But as it turns out, before I could even think of how to take advantage of the profit-sharing ratio against him, he proactively offered to give me half of his equity. Now it makes me feel as if I have taken advantage of him. Otherwise, how could I have let go of the wife I had in my grasp?

Cheng Bing ascended to the second floor like a zombie, and Xiao Fu found an empty room for her to rest briefly. He particularly reminded her that Senegal is experiencing severe water shortages, and even places like the representative office have limited water supply hours. During other times, they have to rely on water storage tanks, and in the worst cases, they even have to trouble the embassy for a shower. Cheng Bing was stunned for a long time before she regained her composure. Xiao Fu stood at the door, occasionally casting her suspicious glances, unable to resist her curiosity as she asked: "Sister-in-law... um, are you and Engineer Xi really..."

The performance reached a series of climaxes, and the open-air cinema was in a frenzy, like newly opened water churning and swaying. The grand finale was a cover of the Scorpions' "Life's Like a River." As soon as the familiar prelude played, the open-air cinema erupted in cheers once again. Amidst the bustling crowd, Cheng Bing heard a student in the back row shouting hoarsely to his companion: "Not bad, it has the style of the imperial duo from back in the day!"

On that day in Congo, encountering armed rebellion, unable to make phone calls, the sound of gunfire echoed continuously, everyone thought they would perish in Congo. In a state of extreme fear, Xi Siyong surprisingly calmed down and asked her if she could take a look at Cheng Bing if she could return home safely, to see if he was doing well.

Cheng Bing was once again stunned, almost shedding tears, and rubbed her own face—she had never heard Xi Siyong speak such tender words, yet it happened at such a moment. Xi Siyong leaned down and kissed her by the brow, causing her entire body to tremble. She pushed away his unruly hands and feet and asked, "What time is it?"

Senegal, located on the western coast of Africa, is the last place where the sun sets over the entire continent. The capital, Dakar, is a port city, and its urban development far exceeds expectations—perhaps because those expectations were indeed quite low. Minibuses and taxis are not uncommon, and the representative office of the company is situated in the embassy district, which is considered the best environment in Dakar. The address that Yan Xuan verified for her is very detailed, marked in Chinese, English, and French, and with her limited knowledge of French, she can barely manage to communicate with the driver. Upon arriving in the embassy district, she was preparing to ask someone for directions when, unexpectedly, a tragedy occurred.

Eternity, do you not know? A shared ID, a rock version of a couple's shop, the twin pillars of the golden age empire, once known as the arrival of ET... Their final farewell performance had the aura of a superstar...

The set of "Andersen's Fairy Tales" that Ji Shenyin gave me is still with you, right? Borrowing and returning is easy, and borrowing again is not difficult

Xi Siyong no longer insisted, quietly embracing Cheng Bing as they lay down. At the window's branches, a round moon hung, bright as a white jade plate. Cheng Bing nestled in his arms, her long hair shimmering with moonlight like flowing mercury. Just before falling asleep, Cheng Bing remarked, "This pillow is still more comfortable to sleep on." In that moment, the moonlight was cool and clear, yet it melted his heart.

The ice was thick with suspicion, and I realized I had underestimated this old fox: "Needless to say, the procurement projects in the government's education aid program for Africa are coordinated by Xisi Yong and you, right?"

As dawn broke, she wiped away two tears and began to hail a taxi on the road. Using both English and French, she finally received directions to a place where Chinese people resided. However, to her surprise, the destination she reached with the last few Western and French banknotes in her pocket was the embassy rather than the representative office

The young man introduced himself, saying that he could be called Xiao Fu. It was evident that the aid organization had a close relationship with the embassy, as Xiao Fu greeted and thanked the embassy staff one by one. On the way back, Xiao Fu explained to her the position of the design team in the aid construction, noting that it was only slightly lower than that of government agencies, and that the living conditions here were quite good. He mentioned that there were many celebratory events when leaders from the home country visited. Xiao Fu also praised Xi Siyong in front of Cheng Bing, stating that he had a good rapport with ambassadors from many countries.

Seeing Cheng Bing surrounded by a crowd asking various questions, she tugged at the corner of her mouth and smiled, asking: "You are Si Yong's ex-wife, aren't you?"

Looking at the time, it is just two weeks later. Reviewing the band lineup, there are hardly a few familiar faces from those years. At this moment, seeing such a letter evokes a sense of having crossed into another world. Cheng Bing called Xi Siyong to ask if he had time to take leave and return, and then got in touch with Shi Jingwei. The three of them agreed to attend the graduation performance of the new golden era together

Cheng Bing arrived at the hospital, and the nurse informed him that his father had passed the critical period. He was receiving intravenous saline in the intensive care unit, having suffered from sudden angina, and had nearly not made it. His mother was incessantly making phone calls in the ward. Upon seeing Cheng Bing return, she merely nodded and pointed towards Cheng Weiguo, then continued to seek out those clients who had canceled their orders, using the credibility that she and Cheng Weiguo had built up over the years as collateral, hoping for a possibility of negotiation. Cheng Weiguo's face still bore a grayish hue. Cheng Bing sat by the bedside and comforted him, saying, "Dad, money can be earned again, why must you be so hard on your own health?"

It is indeed a strange matter; they actually have many opportunities to take photos, such as going to the forest park for a barbecue, going to Nanhu to set off fireworks, and attending live events, among others. Despite numerous opportunities for group photos, there has never been a single photo taken alone.

Taking advantage of the waiting time, Cheng Bing tidied herself up a bit. Before long, the person sent to pick her up arrived. He was a stout and solid young man, cheerfully jogging in on a four-wheeled motorcycle. Upon seeing Cheng Bing, he extended his hands from a distance without waiting for an introduction, saying: "Sister-in-law, you’re here! Why didn’t you let us know in advance so we could pick you up at the airport! Xi Gong heard that you were robbed and was almost frantic. Today, all the cars were dispatched, and I had to borrow this one from the security guard downstairs..." Xi Gong heard that you were robbed and was almost frantic. Today, all the cars were dispatched, and I had to borrow this one from the security guard downstairs...

It's too unwilling to die here for real - I haven't even had the chance to see Lian Xisiyong for the last time.

He immediately understood: "No wonder they have been looking at me strangely these past few days, it is—" He then thought of the person most likely to have embarrassed Cheng Bing, helplessly gazing at her with a hint of apology in his eyes. After a while, he muttered, "I heard that... it was a person named Yan Xuan who helped you with the visa materials."

As the ice formed, I watched Ji Shenyin depart, carefully reflecting on his previous words. I cannot help but acknowledge that in many cases, those involved are often confused while bystanders see clearly: so many people understand that she cannot possibly give up Xi Siyong, yet only she has so desperately deceived herself.

Cheng Bing suddenly began to cry; such a simple sentence from Xi Si Yong evoked a profound emotional resonance in her ears

"I tell you, I am not in the mood right now, your seduction is ineffective." Xi Siyong closed his eyes and stopped speaking, wrapping his arms around her waist and using his legs as a pillow. In fact, Lin Nansheng was the most straightforward person; without anyone needing to point it out, just seeing Yan Xuan bringing Xi Siyong into this situation, he knew that it was Xi Siyong who had been working behind the scenes to help Nansheng overcome the difficulties. However, she so easily used a single sentence to put Xi Siyong in a difficult position.

I'm telling you, if you become our daughter-in-law and keep doing what you're doing now, constantly appeasing the workers in the factory, attending lectures and writing reports with those experts and professors, and also struggling with those foreign devils over contracts... it's too slow to see any results. My parents would have to sell everything they have to keep Nan Sheng Electronics afloat for you.

Cheng Bing is still not convinced: "Not a single word leaked to me."

Xí Sīyǒng pursed his lips, but his eyes became passionate: "Chéng Bīng, I'll give you one minute to consider. After one minute, even if you want to regret, it will be impossible."

Sister-in-law, phone—sister-in-law, phone—

Just passing by the hair salon, Cheng Bing went in and got a Hepburn haircut. Yan Xuan accompanied her for a few hours, then dragged her to BELLE VUE. Cheng Bing played with her bangs in front of the window and said, "I feel like I'm quite pure now, and the market should be good."

After the departure of the Lu Yi couple, Cheng Bing curiously asked, "Is it true that they allow having four wives here?" Xi Siyong smiled and nodded. Cheng Bing laughed, "Have you ever considered taking someone in?" Xi Siyong was speechless. In fact, in the overseas department of the company, this kind of thing is not uncommon. In places like Africa, no matter how good the welfare and subsidies are, the number of people willing to come is still small, and women are almost extinct. The lonely feeling of leaving home can make many impossible things possible. Many times, many things have nothing to do with love, but with loneliness. Whether they should happen or not, they all disappear without a trace like water and smoke when leaving this land. In places like Africa, no matter how good the welfare and subsidies are, the number of people willing to come is still small, and women are almost extinct. The lonely feeling of leaving home can make many impossible things possible. Many times, many things have nothing to do with love, but with loneliness. Whether they should happen or not, they all disappear without a trace like water and smoke when leaving this land.

Cheng Bing was taken aback, and Yan Xuan smiled again and said, "There were a few days when I really wanted to live a good life with you."

Yan Xuan grinned and said, "What a coincidence, someone is looking for you to talk."

Because... If you accept me, it would be a denial of the relationship between you and Xisiyong.

In the room, the lights were still off, and only the faint moonlight shone through the sparse branches of the trees outside the window, like scattered silver dots embellishing Xisiyong's body. He gazed at her for a long time before softly laughing and saying, "What else do you need to say when you're here?"

While still at K University, before the romantic involvement with Xisiyong, there were rumors during a small performance that the bassist of the band was irresponsible and unfaithful, causing trouble for adults. Xisiyong didn't care about the blackening of his name, but she stood up to defend him: "It's true that Xisiyong is a bit of a playboy, but at least he has a moral bottom line. Do you have any evidence that he cheated or caused unwanted pregnancies? Did he cheat on your girlfriend or abandon your sister? Where did you see him taking someone to have an abortion?"

Inserting the cornelian cherry, one person is missing, specifically Li Rui, who is drifting across the ocean, making a long-distance call to say: "Take another look at the open-air cinema for me"

From Shanghai to Charles de Gaulle Airport, I waited idly for 10 hours, and then after a 6-hour flight, I arrived at the Cape of West Africa

The next day, Xi Siyong was to go to the hospital for a follow-up examination. He finally came down from the third floor, and Cheng Bing stood up from the sofa, unsure of what to say. Xi Siyong, wearing a thick mask, merely glanced in her direction—his entire face was obscured by the mask, making it impossible to discern any expression. Before she could utter a word, Xi Siyong was supported into the car by Xiao Fu and Sister Miao, one on each side. He returned only at sunset, hurriedly heading back to his room—as if he were deliberately avoiding her.

The large number of students have graduated, the autumn osmanthus has not bloomed, the brilliant youth that once existed may have passed away like an open-air cinema, disappearing into people's memories, while their stories continue to flow and meander in the river.

You and him have always been in contact... Since when did it start?

Everything is developing in a favorable direction, but... Mother and Aunt Shi have begun to put her marriage with Yan Xuan on the agenda

In fact, after a moment of contemplation, Yan Xuan replied: "When the proposal was made, Aunt Lin mentioned him... Aunt Lin said that our last marriage was quite something, and she hoped that if we were truly together, we would completely let go of the past and live well. Aunt Lin said that your happiness is more important than anything else"

You have a certain level of discernment when it comes to choosing men

He smiled as he pulled someone out from behind him and pushed them in front of Cheng Bing.

Cheng Bing awkwardly said, "That's why I came out, to not be a burden!"

Have you not considered it at all

Yan Xuanke did not pursue me

Her mind went blank with a loud bang, and no matter what Xiao Fu said afterwards, she did not hear a single word.

The predicament of Nansheng Electronics is even more challenging: in recent years, the company's development has been relatively stable, and several factories in the suburbs are operating as usual. However, the sudden decrease in orders from telecommunications clients is bound to cause panic on the production line. Supplying to universities has become even more troublesome. Originally, due to being long-term clients with over a decade of cooperation, the bidding processes for several major laboratories were merely formalities. Nansheng Electronics produced according to the estimated demand each year, and once the bidding results were announced, they would supply directly. However, with the events of this year, boxes upon boxes of electronic components are now piling up in the warehouse, just waiting to mold during the rainy season. Supplying to universities has become even more troublesome. Originally, due to being long-term clients with over a decade of cooperation, the bidding processes for several major laboratories were merely formalities. Nansheng Electronics produced according to the estimated demand each year, and once the bidding results were announced, they would supply directly. However, with the events of this year, boxes upon boxes of electronic components are now piling up in the warehouse, just waiting to mold during the rainy season.

Yan Xuan stared at her with suspicion, while Cheng Bing felt extremely embarrassed. She wanted to inquire about Xi Siyong's whereabouts, which would inevitably alarm her mother—she had no idea how much worry this would cause her mother. After hearing her words, Yan Xuan was both amused and exasperated: "Miss Cheng, if you had any thicker skin, you could apply for the Guinness World Records!"

What kind of person is Xi Siyong? Cheng Bing furrowed her brows, feeling quite pained, and said: "I can't quite describe it. When I first met him, I thought he was the kind of person who could remain unflustered even in chaotic times; later on, I felt that he wasn't as carefree as he appeared on the surface; now..." She tilted her head to look at the quietly flowing Suzhou River outside the window, where the sunset shimmered, the still water silent. She smiled with a hint of longing, "Now he has thunder in his heart but a calm face—he silently does many things but never speaks of them. Whether you are his friend or family, as long as he holds you in his heart, he will do his utmost for you."

Hmm? After a slight surprise, Cheng Bing smiled and said, "What do you think?"

Time passes swiftly, and you have learned that silence is golden, observing the world in a different way. Do not fear aging, for life is still filled with joy, and the beauty that has faded will linger in your heart

Yet in the face of this moment of tenderness, he was unwilling to think of anything at all

Busy until September, aside from reassuring the staff in the workshop, Cheng Bing also visited the technical backbone of the company one by one—especially during such times, it is crucial to retain the company's technical core. Moreover, many of the key personnel responsible for the R&D department within the company have their own networks and resources; leveraging these personal connections, they managed to recover some orders from higher education institutions. The government's procurement plans have also been put on the agenda, and with the first-hand information obtained through Yan Xuan, along with the past reputation of Nansheng Electronics, they finally secured a share of the market, alleviating the urgent situation. Furthermore, many of the key personnel responsible for the R&D department within the company have their own networks and resources; leveraging these personal connections, they managed to recover some orders from higher education institutions. The government's procurement plans have also been put on the agenda, and with the first-hand information obtained through Yan Xuan, along with the past reputation of Nansheng Electronics, they finally secured a share of the market, alleviating the urgent situation.

I have a good eye and high charm

"It's all a mess," Yan Xuan said disdainfully, "Look at those sugar daddies and sugar babies outside; they are almost synonymous with ulterior motives— I, Yan Xuan, have never engaged in casual relationships!"

A few days later, another invitation arrived, from Louis, the commercial counselor of the French Embassy, who is to hold a wedding on a cruise ship on the Senegal River. The invitation had been printed long ago, but a new note was added in ink at the bottom, requesting that Xi Siyong attend with his wife. Cheng Bing whispered, "There are quite a few people I know."

The story of Cheng Bing's pursuit of her husband across thousands of miles was soon embellished and spread by Zhao Xu, and then further adorned by Shi Jingwei's exquisite writing, transforming it into a legend upon its return to K University's BBS. Du Jinyun even came specifically to question Cheng Bing: "Next time you have a child, be sure to notify us; don't suddenly bring out a child after ten or eight years, claiming this is the child bride we arranged for our son!"

Upon returning from Congo, she could no longer let go of Xi Siyong. After all, they had shared life and death together through hardships. However, Xi Siyong remained unyielding, and she finally reached her breaking point: "Xi Siyong, in what way have I not treated you well enough? How am I inferior to your ex-wife? She divorced you when she wanted to, but now that she remembers you, she runs off to Senegal. Yet I have already stayed here for two years for you!"

She was extremely angry, having originally thought that he had already divorced, but she had always mistakenly believed that they had merely missed their chance. During their time at school, she could not bring herself to pursue him, and by the time she found the courage, he had already become a husband, willing to take responsibility for his family

Cheng Bing let out a sneer, looking at Xi Siyong's obviously styled hair, unable to suppress a chuckle. After a long while, she asked in a muffled voice, "Xi Siyong, do you have nothing to say to me?"

It was not until the moment she truly faced the ice that she realized she had not been defeated by time

Yan Xuan told his godmother, Aunt Shi, that Xi Siyong was his business partner who had just returned from a short vacation in Africa. Since they had a great rapport, he invited him here for a meal. This way, Aunt Shi naturally could not discuss the details of the marriage in front of outsiders. Cheng Bing stared at Xi Siyong in shock: When did he come back, and when did he meet Yan Xuan—she had been completely kept in the dark about all of this

Sister Miao was taken aback, her expression darkening, and finally, the words she had originally prepared were left unspoken. She had intended to continue speaking, mentioning that she was Xisiyong's senior at K University, and that she had given up her originally very easy position to come to Senegal. She also wanted to say that she knew Cheng Bing and Xisiyong had divorced, which was told to her by Xisiyong—yet she would not reveal to Cheng Bing what the situation had been like at that time.

After waiting for a long time, Xi Siyong still did not come out. Cheng Bing felt uneasy, and Yan Xuan smiled and said: "Don't worry, Aunt Lin will not make things difficult for him"

I will take a break first and look for him when he is not busy, so as not to delay his work. Xiao Fu repeatedly waved his hand: "No, no, sister-in-law... this... Xi Gong doesn't not want to see you, he is really afraid of infecting you..."

At that time, Xi Siyong merely smiled at her stern demeanor, saying that she was meddling in others' affairs. However, as graduation approached, while the band members were chatting on the playground after drinking late at night, Xi Siyong said to her: "You are the first person to say that I have a moral bottom line"

Bing's heart was filled with resentment for falling into his trap, and with a pout, she asked: "What did my mother say to you?"

Xi Siyong took the time to call her, but unfortunately the signal was poor. He heard her complain about the difficult professor in the laboratory, the entangled procurement issues with the telecommunications company, and how her mother was busy trying to secure government procurement quotas. These words could only be shared with Xi Siyong.

Cheng Bing smiled dryly without saying a word, while Yan Xuan was quite angry: "Do you all think I am easy to bully?"

In the office, a sound of "hm" was heard, from which no joy could be discerned. Cheng Bing pulled Xi Siyong and walked out, saying: "This time, just you wait and see, keeping secrets from me for months! Do you have any conscience left?"

When she woke up, she was almost frightened by Xi Siyong, who was staring at her with his face propped up, as if he were studying some difficult problem. His face was so close that she could feel each of his breaths, carrying an ambiguous warmth, brushing against her lips.

When I specifically sought advice from Yan Xuan, he shamelessly asked, "Miss Cheng, what exactly do you find unappealing about me? Is it my appearance that does not match yours, or my family background that falls short?"

Cheng Bing looked at his doubtful gaze and couldn't help but say: "What do you think I regret?"

Cheng Bing smiled slightly, examining her face for a long time before lightly saying: "In any case, it is not from Si Yong's room that you came out."

How can you give away my things?

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