Section 3
Everyone was stunned for three seconds, and immediately understood a fact: with this man present, it was absolutely impossible to gain any advantage; instead, it was highly likely that they would end up with no compensation at all. Their arrogance was immediately diminished. As the two entered the elevator, the elderly lady hurriedly rushed forward to hold the door, smiling as she said they were all neighbors and everything could be negotiated.
She usually does not pay attention to this place, and now she merely glanced over it, yet she was startled by a name.
The white foam, accompanied by a faint sound, surged up from the bottom of the cup, exuberant in its movement
The reply to the message was very quick: I am downstairs, which floor are you on?
Worried that Cheng Chen would wait too long and miss the flight, she pressed her phone and quietly sent a text to Cheng Chen: You might have to wait a little longer, I haven't finished resolving things here.
Two seconds later, the invincible cola cat of the universe had completely been defeated, and it flatteredly swept its tail twice.
I do not know why, but my subconscious is unwilling for him to know my embarrassing situation
A very simple table, usually created to prevent difficulties in locating individuals during a shoot, facilitating communication
Two people are having a conversation that is neither too lively nor too dull
She was taken aback
Neon lights flicker inside, flashing by the car window frame by frame
Cheng Chen was looking at the rearview mirror, driving down the overpass, when she suddenly asked, "Is it a right turn at the intersection ahead?"
After waiting in a daze for a long time, a sudden buzzing sensation arose in the palm of my hand
Si Nian stared at him blankly, it has always been this way; this person's smile and lack of smile are completely different. If the people downstairs had seen such a smile just now, they would definitely no longer be afraid of him
Cheng Chen pressed the brake: "Is it really inconvenient? If it would put you in a difficult position, then forget it."
The crowd had already made preparations and immediately allowed him to enter. The roof and walls no longer had any water droplets, but on the ground, there were exaggeratedly arranged more than ten plastic basins, most of which were filled with half a basin of water, to demonstrate the dire situation that had just occurred
Si Nian was bullied for two hours. Upon seeing him smile at her, she immediately and voluntarily ran to stand behind him
She could not discern what song it was, only that the sound quality was very gentle
A small white shadow was angrily waving its claws in his hand
She instinctively hummed in response. As the bus turned the corner, there happened to be a Haode convenience store: "I just remembered that I need to buy some things to take home, so please drop me off here."
"They see you as a little girl and think they can take advantage of you," Cheng Chen said, half-squatting down to remove the collar from the dog's neck. "Sometimes, it takes a man to solve the problem"
I originally intended to annoy him, but he merely laughed and said: "Alright, then I will raise a dog named Sprite, which makes a perfect pair."
... ...
Cheng Chen had hardly spoken at all; she was truly bored. She picked up the shooting script that had been thrown onto the passenger seat earlier and read it intently from the first page to the last.
To prevent the bed sheets from being scratched by the cat, she placed the cola on the coffee table, then carried the cat into the kitchen, watching it until it was full and satisfied, before picking it up and walking into the living room
Just when she was secretly ashamed of her inadequate education, the cat, which had been curled up in her arms, suddenly let out a sharp "meow," instantly becoming all puffed up. She was so startled that she loosened her grip, and a white figure dashed straight towards the dog.
Si Nian let out a sound, bent down to grab the cola, and also took two cups.
It turns out that he saw it early in the morning
Cheng Chen merely looked up twice and said: "I will invite someone for an appraisal tomorrow. We will discuss it further once the report is out. We will not shortchange any compensation that is due to us"
Completed
At that time, she loved to lie on her back on the balcony, regardless of the scorching summer or the biting winter, she would continuously drink cola, while he on the other end of the phone would sternly explain how unhealthy cola was. Eventually, she became exasperated and boldly declared that she would raise a cat named Cola in the future, since he also did not like cats
After finishing this sentence, he took off his glasses and neatly folded them before placing them into his shirt pocket
There is nothing inconvenient, she pretended to look out the window, but in fact, she was looking at his reflection through the car window, it is just that there is some misunderstanding with the neighbor that needs to be resolved first
Si Nian subconsciously chased after it, and just as he was about to catch the cat, Cheng Chen had already reached out to grab the cat by the scruff of its neck, pulling it away from the dog, while his other hand firmly supported Si Nian, who was about to fall towards the dog
Not mentioning the past at all, always focusing on work
Cheng Chen gestured for her to get in the car: "Then I will take you back first, it's on the way."
How could she not understand this reasoning
She walked to the kitchen intending to pour him some water, but remembered that the water dispenser had long been dripping and was empty, so she had to open the refrigerator: "I only have cola here, or would you like to wait a moment while I go down to buy some water for you?"
The can still has ice water on it, making my palms wet and slippery
Third line: Si Nian
One can also purchase some items to express one's sincerity
Until she returned home, she could not help but exclaim
She did not respond immediately outside the door; she leaned against the refrigerator and peeked into the living room
Si Nian felt the warmth in his palm and became somewhat flustered. He had thought that he would be the first to let go, but unexpectedly, he looked at the cat first and raised his eyebrows with a serious expression.
She stared at the phone with the book, completely frozen.
The problem is that I don't even have my house key with me
Cheng Chen closed the car door for her and then walked around to the other side to get in. As soon as the car started moving, music began to play automatically. The rhythm was very calm, with only the monotonous sound of a guitar being strummed, accompanied by a little girl softly humming in an unknown language.
Moreover, it is necessary to calm the cola down
One person and one cat have both been successfully subdued
Si Nian frowned; this family is well-suited to work in a film crew as props, truly realistic
An action completely ended the conversation
The shepherd dog sniffed her and wagged its tail vigorously
The eyes, distinctly black and white, carry a hint of warm smile
Cheng Chen took the car keys out of her pocket and vaguely said, "The dog can go over without any problem, but I need two hours to take care of some personal matters first"
She placed the shooting script behind her and quietly glanced at him
Look how gentle other people's dogs are
"My cat has a bad temper, so be careful not to get scratched," she explained, somewhat embarrassed
After seeing Cheng Chen off, she lay down on the bed and suddenly remembered an important question. She immediately sent him a text message: I forgot to ask, what is your dog's name?
After speaking, he immediately got out of the car, not daring to look back, and strode into the convenience store
After the two exchanged numerous points of attention, she then realized that he was on tonight's flight, which meant that the dog must be delivered to her home tonight
A soft sound of unlocking is heard
When the script was finally closed, a contact form was specifically attached to the back of the script
Thus, the situation where Si Nian had made no progress after two hours of effort was turned around by Cheng Chen in just two minutes
She bared her teeth in a smile and patted the dog's head.
It's alright, just a cola then, I occasionally drink it once in a while now
I initially thought that leaving a key for the neighbors would demonstrate sincerity, but now it has turned into a self-imposed predicament
Cheng Chen opened the door of the passenger seat for her: "What’s wrong? Is it inconvenient?"
He turned his head and glanced at her
It is merely a paper tiger. He laughed as he made the pronouncement, glancing at Si Nian.
There is also no one, she continued, it is just that there are some people at home whom I need to deal with first before I can let you come.
Si Nian stared at his own name, feeling a wave of heat coursing through his body. On the first day of the meeting, he was flipping through this script, seemingly unaware, but the subsequent scenes he could imagine surely indicated that he had known all along
One cannot always rely on their parents to solve various problems for them
In that fleeting moment, it was the first time she seriously looked at the real him; apart from his overly familiar features, everything else was unfamiliar.
This feeling is quite strange, you once liked this person, it is the kind of emotion where you will never love a second person in this lifetime, and you still remember every word you said to him
I initially thought he was just here to deliver, but when a fierce shepherd dog first dashed out of the elevator, the situation was completely beyond my control. Cheng Chen stepped out of the elevator, and due to his natural height advantage, he stood out prominently in the warm yellow light of the hallway
The situation is far from as simple as she imagined
He is sitting at the corner of the sofa, with a wall lamp turned on at an angle, casting a long shadow of himself. The dog seems to have turned enough and is now lying obediently at his feet, both the man and the dog appearing as relaxed as if they were in their own home
However, whether it is the feeling of his speech, the posture in which he sits, or even the way he supports himself, all are absolutely unfamiliar
He walked out the door with the dog, and although Si Nian had not yet reacted, she wisely followed him out.
Sprite
She hesitated for a moment and replied: I live on the 13th floor, and I am currently on the 12th floor. Why don't you bring the dog up first
The elderly couple gathered three pairs of daughters and sons-in-law, and the eight of them surrounded her at the door. Whenever they spoke passionately, she felt as if the 'Eight-Nation Alliance' was reappearing. No matter how eloquent she was, she could not compete against the eight people taking turns to speak. In her heart, she lamented that had she known earlier, she would have called a few more young ladies over, at least the momentum would not have been so weak.
Two hours passed quickly, and the eight people in front of her remained unyielding. She glanced at the time, growing increasingly anxious.
The shepherd dog occasionally lifts its head, sniffs the cat, glances at Si Nian, and then continues to lie down pretending to sleep
The dog curled up and fell asleep on his lap, seemingly forgetting the master who provided for its food and drink every day
Accompanied by a string of mobile phone numbers
This dog is quite good, able to distinguish between good and evil
He released his hand, and she quickly sat up, poured the cola into a glass, and handed it to him
It is indeed on the way to go this way, and it is better to solve my own problems early so that I can take over his dog sooner
First, he said he wanted to go home to deal with personal matters, but now he is deliberately not letting him take him downstairs... ? ... It turns out he misunderstood that someone was at his home ?
Si Nian thought this way and thus did not decline any further
Unable to discern her expression and gaze, yet it made her heart skip a beat twice: "Wait for my call, I will contact you once I have dealt with it."
The convenience store is just ahead, and it takes only five minutes to walk back.
The car came to a steady stop in front of the convenience store
As soon as the shepherd dog gained its freedom, it immediately began to roam around the house. Sniffing here and there, it showed no signs of unfamiliarity.
Cheng Chen did not say much and directly stated that he wanted to go inside to assess the damage