Chapter 10

So you are the investor! We almost fell!

Chen Die raised his head, only to discover that the corner of his mouth was curled into a rather mischievous arc, quite improper. Before he could react, he heard him say—

Wen Liang stood a few steps in front of her, his expression somewhat impatient

Chen Die did not mind and took another bite: "When I was a child, I used to pick water chestnuts and just wiped them with my clothes before eating."

Wen Liang let out a scoff

... ...

I can no longer afford to support you

The highest point of the playground stands allows one to see the large screen inside the concert hall over there. She looked around as if searching for something, "As long as you flip in, it's fine."

Chen Die was startled, originally thinking that he was merely using his strength to climb up, but unexpectedly, both feet left the ground directly. Immediately after, his arms were supported, and before he could react, he experienced the sensation of weightlessness as he tumbled over the wall.

Immediately after, Wen Liang lazily called out to her: "Baby."

Chen Die circled around but could not find a satisfactory gift. Suddenly, she overheard a couple passing by talking.

Fell onto Wen Liang

Chen Die understood; it should be a general report on the overall situation of tonight's commercial performance at the Sports Center.

Even after being tormented by him for four years, her face still burned with heat

Chen Die was pulled by him and bumped into his embrace, the scent of alcohol warmed by his body temperature lingering in her nose, somewhat stifling

The girl linked her arm with the boy's and affectionately said, "I heard that a new handmade shop has opened on the sixth floor, where we can make small gifts by hand. Let's go take a look!"

Carrying a suit bag downstairs, Chen Die went to buy a cold drink

Chen Die threw the bag into the car and jogged over to Wen Liang's side

Wen Liang smiled faintly and said: "Dirty girl"

... ...

She turned around to Wen Liang and said, "There is a concert."

Wen Liang casually ruffled her hair with his hand and said, "You've made some progress."

" ? ''

She! Chen Die! Even if she dies! She will never be so spineless again!

Her hand slipped, as if she had been caught red-handed, and her phone nearly fell from her grasp to the ground

Most of them are couples or mothers accompanying their children in crafting, and there are also girls who, like her, come alone. However, all of them wear satisfied and happy smiles, probably wanting to secretly give their boyfriends a surprise

I am leaving now

Wen Liang sat on the steps, propping his elbows back, tilting his head to glance at her: "It wasn't you who brought me in."

In the past, on her birthday, Liang would also give her gifts, such as skirts or bags, which were very much in line with a girl's preferences. It did not seem like he personally selected them; Chen Die probably assigned the task to one of his female assistants.

"I kindly brought you here, and you still have this attitude. Am I not allowed to be angry?" Chen Die pouted and rolled her eyes, saying: "Apologize."

Wen Liang frowned, his head aching from her incessant chatter, yet the corners of his mouth lifted. His voice, carried by the wind, held a faint threat as he said: "If you keep talking nonsense, you'll find yourself thrown out in a moment."

He and Wen Qian share the same birthday. Calculating the days, this year Wen Qian is graduating from high school, so he should be having an 18th birthday party

Chen Die could sense that something was off with his emotions. Although he did not know the specific reason, he could roughly guess that it might be related to his birthday

Chen Die got up from him

Chen Die sighed inwardly, reflecting that she was practically a reincarnation of a living Buddha, being far too kind to this bastard

Are you crazy! What should we do about the injury!" Chen Die hit him once

Loving you so intensely feels like a farce

Chen Die frowned: "Can you please not speak like this..." She couldn't find an adjective to describe it, and finally just snorted, raising her chin slightly, "Stop looking down on me, I can do just fine without you."

I see, with you being so beautiful, you must be a handsome guy. The shop assistant sweetly said, We can make model clay sculptures, assemble LEGO, or create bead crafts here. If you prefer something simpler, you can also make a bracelet

It is surprisingly exquisite

... ...

She is a fool to care about whether he is in a good mood or not

The grass by the school wall is often left untrimmed, and by summer, it has grown tall. Falling onto it would be soft.

After bringing Chen Die home, Liang did not spend much time or effort on her. Most of the time, he did not return to the villa, and it was usually Sister Zhang who took care of her

Her thoughts drifted back to that evening when she was left dizzy by the two meat dishes, one vegetable dish, and one soup, and to the question she couldn't help but ask, "Will you like me?"

The weather today is very suitable for a walk, and before I knew it, I had already walked a distance. In the distance, I could hear the bright and lively sports center across the road, with music beats and screams continuously emanating from it

It did not hurt

After smelling the fragrance of Liang Jing for two seconds, she smiled and curled her lips, using her index finger to open the bag and take a glance: "Today is not my birthday again."

As I approached closer, I could smell the scent of alcohol on him

Chen Die was infuriated by his repeated threats and sarcasm, and turned to leave.

There is no longer a need for any words of persuasion

I have witnessed the most beautiful scene

Hello?" She answered the call

She let out a scream

A hoarse voice, a deep bass, filled with a masculine scent

Not long ago, the contract was just signed in the afternoon

She entered barefoot and climbed onto his bed without a word

Wen Liang is not a sage, nor is he subject to any constraints; thereafter, events unfolded naturally.

Is this human language ! !

Chen Die felt that his emotions seemed a bit strange, and before he could think too much, the other end had already hung up the phone

On the weekend, the school is on holiday, and everything is shrouded in darkness

After signing the movie contract in the afternoon, I received a transfer notification, which was the payment for participating in the promotional video for the school's 80th anniversary celebration, and the amount was quite substantial

"Wen Liang." She suddenly spoke, "A few days ago, I auditioned for Director Feng Zhi's new movie and got a role."

"Concert." Chen Die blinked and said, "I know a place where we can watch it."

Finally, Chen Die purchased a suit on the third floor, a brand that Wen Liang often wears. The one she bought was the new style of the season, and the high price directly deducted more than half of her shooting remuneration, which was truly painful.

Chen Die opened her eyes wide: "Did you drive here?"

She paused: "Brother."

Chen Die looked bewildered and said, "Then why do we need to climb over the wall to listen from a distance"

Wen Liang did not follow, chuckling silently, he put the discarded hand back into his pocket and walked quietly behind her.

Wen Liang tilted his head and asked: "When did this happen?"

Chen Die numbly lifted the hand he had draped over her shoulder, expressionless as she shook it off, and quickly walked a few steps ahead to walk in front of him.

She tilted her head back, with Liang sitting on the wall, a full moon illuminating behind him

Wen Liang's voice, tinged with alcohol, asked: "Where are you now?"

It's the last moment, so comfort him a bit

Wen Liang sat up, lit a new cigarette, raised his head to glance at her, and exhaled a puff of smoke: "With your cowardice."

Chen Die and Wen Liang are both strikingly handsome, and even in the glamorous big city, they stand out and attract the attention of many passersby along the way

He chuckled softly, raised his hand to her shoulder, and pulled her closer to himself

But in the end, I was too lazy to run up to the third floor, so I just grabbed a cold drink and walked out of the mall. From a distance, Chen Die saw Wen Liang leaning against the car, a cigarette dangling from his mouth

She remembers that there used to be a stone pedestal outside that one could step on, but where has it gone

He pinched the cigarette between his fingers, took a deep drag, and exhaled, then lifted his chin towards the riverbank ahead: "Let's go for a walk."

It was delivered in advance

Through a back-and-forth exchange, some meanings become clear

She recalled that Wen Liang had trained in the military camp for two years, and such a height would surely be more than sufficient for him

Chen Die immediately put down the prayer beads and said, "I thought about it."

Upon hearing about Liang's birthday, she reciprocated the gesture, but at that time, all the expenses for food and drink were covered by Wen Liang, making it feel like a mere formality, lacking any genuine significance

Soft. Wen Liang's words are concise and to the point

He replied softly: "Hmm"

This time is the first opportunity to use my own money to buy a gift for Wen Liang

Well, the promotional video of the school

As soon as the cold drink was finished, I received a life-threatening call from Wen Liang, succinctly commanding: "Come out"

She put her phone back in her bag, and the nearby shop assistant immediately seized the opportunity to say: "What you are holding in your hand is the men's bracelet that we offer in our store, which has a natural wooden fragrance. Many girls make one for their boyfriends or brothers. If you are interested, you can pay over there and make it yourself."

Only after Chen Die listened to her introduction did he truly take a serious look around the environment of the handmade shop

It's nothing

He bent down, and the round moon in Chen Die's line of sight was completely filled by him, leaving only a faint outline.

What is it?

She mentioned the events from her original small town; it has been a long time since Liang has heard her talk about that period.

Wen Liang answered the call, spoke for only a few sentences, and then hung up

Yitai Department Store was newly established a few years ago, and it is located in a prime area, right next to the river. The river breeze on summer nights is quite pleasant, and there are many people strolling nearby.

Upon further reflecting on the relationship between himself and Wen Liang, Chen Die could not help but shudder

Chen Die

Chen Die suddenly found it hard to say that he was her boyfriend. The relationship between her and Wen Liang had always been ambiguous, and they had never clearly defined it as a romantic relationship. Moreover, their contract was about to expire.

Tomorrow is Wen Liang's birthday. After hesitating for a while, Chen Die decided to take a taxi to the mall to choose a gift for him

You learned this, she muttered under her breath

Wen Liang picked up the bag and turned around to place it in the car: "It cannot be given in advance, this is today's gift, the birthday gift will be delivered separately"

Wen Liang is six years older than her, and after the second year of high school, she was raised by him, so it is not an exaggeration to call him her brother

As soon as Chen Die walked in, a staff member approached and said: "Hello, are you looking to choose a gift?"

The sound of music can be heard from a distance.

As Liang returned home in the evening, having just finished his shower and turned off the lights, the bedroom door was gently pushed open from the outside

Today, there is a rock band concert at the sports center

Where to

... ...

Cheapened that dog of a man

Chen Dieqi wants to return that suit; with such a temperament, does he deserve a birthday gift

Wen Liang furrowed his brows in confusion and said, "What are you being difficult about this time?"

Have you been here before? asked Wen Liang

When Chen Die received the call from Wen Liang, he was at the shopping mall

Indeed, one can see the large screen of the concert

Well

As time went on, Chen Die gradually overcame her timid and hesitant shortcomings, becoming increasingly beautiful and refined.

Chen Die

Who is it for? Parents, close friends, or boyfriend

The dialogue from yesterday is no longer important

He was displeased with that group of Chen family members, initially intending to tease them, but unexpectedly, the little girl, with her carefree nature, genuinely nodded and agreed to go with him

A few words from Chen Die had already infuriated him, and just as he was brewing with anger, his phone rang

This splendid new century is no longer popular

A crisp sound, the sweet and refreshing juice fills the mouth

Well

Chen Die wiped the apple with his clothes and then took a bite directly

Chen Die clenched his fists and went through a mental preparation, when his phone rang

Hmm?

Chen Dieheng let out a grunt, too lazy to respond

Chen Die stood outside the school playground wall with Wen Liang

Where did you learn this bit of pride that has risen to your head

Chen Die contemplated for a moment and silently followed along

He scoffed, "Let me bow to you."

... ... the call from Liang Wen.

She thanked the vendor and declined a bag, running over with two large apples in her hands, shoving one into Wen Liang's hand: "Here, your birthday gift"

After three seconds, Chen Die suddenly understood the hidden meaning behind his words

Chen Die opened his eyes wide: "Is the investor that the organizer found you?"

At first, Wen Liang urged her to return to her own room to sleep, but the little girl seemed determined and refused to leave his bed.

Then he laughed, quite disdainfully: "How can you still have the nerve to say you brought me here?"

Chen Die instinctively wanted to hide the item behind her, but as soon as her hand moved, she still presented it to him: "I bought this for you"

"I bought this for you with the payment I received for filming! I can't afford anything else!" Chen Die said indignantly, "Are you being reasonable?"

The warm breeze gently blows in on a summer night

The high school that Chen Die attended is located next to the sports center. In the past, there were concerts held while she was studying there. Her personality back then was vastly different from what it is now; she was dragged by her friends to secretly attend concerts during evening study sessions

Wen Liang raised his eyebrows

"Designated driver." He lowered his gaze, shifting his attention from her face to her hands, "What do you have in your hand?"

Isn't it possible to enter the venue confidently and openly

Wen Liang had little interest, but did not want to dampen her enthusiasm, so he lifted his foot and walked with her

It seems that my brother is not worthy of the bracelet I made with my own hands

It was entirely unexpected for Wen Liang to bring her home

"Yitai Department Store." Chen Die's gaze shifted downward, instinctively reaching for the bracelet style on the shelf before him

Wen Liang sat in place and took a few more puffs of his cigarette before walking over. Chen Die had already briskly ascended to the highest point of the platform. The blue light projected from the sports center nearby illuminated her face, making her skin appear very translucent

The handmade shop just opened at the beginning of this month and has been widely promoted on social media, resulting in a booming business

In the blink of an eye, Liang had already leaped effortlessly over the wall.

... ...

Shooting remuneration

"Shall we go and see?" Chen Die asked him.

A dog is a dog; a dog's mouth cannot produce ivory

Birthday gift

Chen Die turned away, sitting down on the steps

You are still as energetic as you were back then

The only impression left from that time is seeing Chen Die outside the station that day, a little girl wearing an old school uniform skirt, bustling along the way, her clothes all wrinkled.

Ah?" Chen Die was taken aback for a moment, "Is there something you need?"

Chen Die stared in that direction for a while, recalling that Xia Ying had mentioned it to her before

Wen Liangchao reached out his hand, grasped her wrist, and with a strong pull, lifted her up.

Until the evening of the day she finished her college entrance examination

Gently closing my eyes, at this moment I feel awake

Step up the two steps of the platform and stand beside her

After passing by an apple stall, Chen Die stopped, selected two apples, and paid by scanning the code with his mobile phone

Are you done shopping?" His voice was languid, "I will come to pick you up.

A pair of eyes is exceptionally clear, revealing the depths at a single glance