"Isn't that a bit inappropriate?"

Xia Che touched his nose, his expression strange.

The guests haven't left yet, but the host doesn't seem to be planning to go back?

They're using guests as bait...

What's wrong with it?

In order to trick Xia Che into going shopping with her, Qing Ning didn't hesitate to lie through her teeth.

joke……

This housewarming party was originally made just to make Xia Che jealous, okay?

Now that Xia Che is by my side, why should I care about the other dumplings?

If you're tired of playing, just go home yourself. Why should she have to entertain you?

We're all adults; surely we can take care of ourselves.

Thinking of this, Qing Ning smiled with narrowed eyes, but turned her head and instantly turned cold again. "I already said they won't mind. I, who have the memories of my childhood, have said so. How can you, who have no memories, know them better than me?"

"That's true..."

Xia Che immediately fell silent upon hearing this.

There was no way around it; he was indeed in the wrong in this matter.

Having forgotten his memories of lime, he had been carefully avoiding the topic, but unexpectedly, it was finally exposed today.

"Sigh... This idiot of an original owner, since she's the person you care about most, then you should remember her properly! What's the meaning of putting your buddy on the hot seat now?"

Xia Che was also convinced.

But now that he has fully accepted the original body, Xia Che is fully aware of the other's subconscious and his thoughts, and naturally knows how much the original body cares about Qing Ning.

Otherwise, Xia Che would most likely think that the original owner was just a scumbag who talked a big game but actually had no memory of the original owner at all.

"In short, it's your problem that you can't remember your promise. I can only give you one hint... This promise is extremely important to you and me, more important than the world."

Qing Ning paused slightly, a hint of doubt quickly flashing across her usually cold and pretty face.

She unconsciously turned her head to look, but saw nothing. Her delicate eyebrows furrowed strangely, then she pretended nothing had happened, turned her head to look at Xia Che, and said coldly, "Do you understand now?"

"I will try my best to remember."

Xia Che put on a serious face and answered earnestly, but inwardly he was groaning.

What can I use to remember?

The original owner had completely forgotten about it...

Even if you took your head off, connected it to a computer with a data cable, and scanned the disk, you still wouldn't be able to find a single trace, right?

Even if Xia Che had low emotional intelligence, he knew he absolutely couldn't tell the truth at this moment, and his expression was more serious than anyone else's.

Seeing this, Qing Ning nodded in satisfaction. Although her anger had subsided considerably, she still pretended to be furious and grabbed Xia Che's arm as they walked towards the pedestrian street not far away.

"Hmph...Serves you right for always bullying me when we were kids, for playing those 'the strong must humiliate the weak' games, for tearing down my sandcastle... Now it's my turn, isn't it? You'd better bear the guilt!"

Qing Ning rarely had the chance to vent her anger on Xia Che, and she didn't want to let him off so easily. Besides... seeing how carefully Xia Che was accompanying her gave Qing Ning an indescribable feeling.

It's as if a certain area deep within one's heart has been unlocked.

Qing Ning really wanted to use some violent methods to bully Xia Che. Even though he was in pain, he still had to put on a gentle act towards her. This kind of relationship seemed to be very popular. What was it called again?

Qingning couldn't quite remember for a moment.

But the feeling was novel, and she wanted to play it a little longer.

...

The Xing family's temporary stronghold in Jiang City.

A convoy of vehicles approached from a distance, all of them black, understated yet solemn.

But the convoy, which had been so tense before setting off, now seemed to be fleeing with its tail between its legs when it returned.

Zhuo Lu, who was standing outside the door eagerly waiting for Mr. Xing to bring back good news, looked puzzled upon seeing this.

strangeness……

Judging from Mr. Xing's condition before departure, this mission should have been a sure thing, right?

Zhuo Lu has now completely gotten used to her position as Mr. Xing's secretary. In the Xing family's current stronghold, her status is second only to Xing Zhicheng.

Zhuo Lu is indeed a talented person.

Even though she just graduated, she learned everything very quickly, and in just a short time, she is now able to stand on her own.

Watching the convoy approaching, Zhuo Lu thought for a moment and then waved to the side.

"Secretary Zhuo, what's wrong?"

A man who looked like a butler strode over, his small, quick steps and obsequious expression revealing just how high Zhuo Lu's status was in the hearts of the Xing family.

"Is it time to start the banquet? I'll give the order right away. The kitchen has already prepared everything and is just waiting for your command."

The butler rubbed his hands together and smiled ingratiatingly.

Who doesn't know that Zhuo Lu is now a favorite of Master Xing?

Although she had just graduated, Master Xing would take her with him wherever he went, whether it was to discuss business or meet with friends. Zhuo Lu was always Master Xing's most capable assistant.

As someone favored by the emperor, those of them who served him would rather offend anyone else than offend Zhuo Lu.

They practically treat Zhuo Lu like a princess.

"No... Give the order to cancel the victory celebration banquet."

Zhuo Lu shook her head and looked down at her phone. The screen showed her contact with Xing Zhicheng. Before, Mr. Xing would always give her a brief report after each mission.

After a while, Zhuo Lu learned to judge Xing Zhicheng's mood by his words and actions.

But this time something is clearly strange.

Xing Zhicheng didn't say anything, and even when he asked, the message was read but not replied to.

This made the meticulous Zhuo Lu realize instantly that the mission was likely to end in failure. At this critical juncture, why hold a celebration banquet?

That was a classic case of flattery backfiring...

As Xing Zhicheng's secretary, Zhuo Lu felt it was best not to provoke him at a time like this.

"Huh? It's canceled? But... but everything was already prepared."

Upon hearing this, the butler was startled and subconsciously glanced at the convoy in front of him, completely bewildered.

Seeing that Master Xing was about to lead his team back, and that he was in a very good mood before setting off, even though he was usually very composed, he opened a bottle of champagne in advance to announce that their mission in Jiang City was about to be completed...

Those still at the Xing family's Jiangshi branch were all preparing how to praise Third Master at the upcoming victory banquet, striving to gain his favor.

Should the victory celebration be canceled at a time like this?

this……

Is it true or not?

"Just go when I tell you to, and hurry up, or you might be in big trouble!"