Chapter 249 Nostalgia

"Mengmeng..."

Chen Xingzhi's long eyelashes trembled slightly, and as Ren Limeng's voice was firm and calm, his eyes became deeper and more complicated. His pair of black eyes seemed to be an endless night sky dotted with stars, deep and long.

After Ren Limeng finished speaking, she smiled lightly and released her covered lips. However, Shen Xingzhi did not say anything more. He just looked at her quietly, his eyes seemed to have said thousands of words, with a tacit understanding that everything was unspoken.

Ren Limeng felt inexplicably overwhelmed by Chen Xingzhi's deep gaze. She suddenly pulled out her right hand that was held by Chen Xingzhi, raised her hands, and tightly wrapped them around Chen Xingzhi's neck. With a slight pull, the tips of their noses touched lightly, and it seemed that only the intertwined breaths were left between them.

Chen Xingzhi's breathing suddenly became heavy and hot, his eyes were stained with a dark color that made Ren Limeng even more unbearable. He called out in a low and hoarse voice, "Mengmeng..."

"Um?"

Ren Limeng lowered her eyes slightly, then slowly raised them again, looking at Chen Xingzhi intently without dodging, as if she had made up her mind. She responded softly, and the corners of her mouth raised to form a graceful arc, like the crescent moon hanging high in the night sky, soft and bright, with a gentleness and mystery that fascinated Chen Xingzhi.

The corners of Chen Xingzhi's mouth also lifted up, and the curves were like the ripples gently rippling on the lake. He subconsciously leaned forward slowly, as if wanting to fill all the space between the two of them, but the next second, his slightly opened thin lips did not touch the softness he imagined, but felt a familiar caress.

"Brother Xingzhi, no, we still have to record later."

Ren Limeng felt like she had used all her self-control to be able to raise her trembling fingertips. As she spoke, she lifted Shen Xingzhi's soft lips, with a hint of mischievous cunning in her eyes.

Even though she knew that I would have no problem if she and Shen Xingzhi kissed in the dressing room where no one else was around, Ren Limeng's last bit of rationality made her restrain all impulses.

Shen Xingzhi is too disturbing to her heartstrings, and she is afraid that the intimacy will get out of control. She and Shen Xingzhi have a long time to get along with each other slowly in the future. Recently, Ren Limeng still hopes to focus on the show.

Although the scandal was confirmed, she still hoped that they could appear more serious at work. At least, she wouldn't be completely distracted by the perfect handsome face in front of her that made her salivate.

She is a very qualified professional worker. Even during breaks, she can stick to her heart!

As Ren Limeng spoke, she still couldn't help but secretly take a deep breath, as if this could quickly cover her slightly hot cheeks and make her look more serious.

Looking at Ren Limeng, whose eyes were bright and dazzling, Shen Xingzhi smiled gently. A hint of helplessness flashed in his eyes. He raised his slender and white hand and slowly rubbed the top of Ren Limeng's head.

“You…”

There was an undeniable indulgence hidden in the helpless and cold voice. Ren Limeng's words seemed to remind him, and he suddenly said, "Mengmeng, I'm going back to Yang City tonight."

"Can't we go together tomorrow and go directly to Jiangcheng?"

Ren Limeng's eyes were slightly stunned. She certainly knew that Shen Xingzhi's return to his team was the best choice for the entire program and for him personally, but she couldn't help but subconsciously ask her truest thoughts. With a hint of retention that shouldn't be expressed, she subconsciously tightened her arms around Shen Xingzhi.

Although it was no longer raining heavily in Gangcheng, it was still obviously difficult to travel at night. What's more, Chen Xingzhi only arrived in Gangcheng on Wednesday night. Even if she was still rational, Ren Limeng still felt sorry for Chen Xingzhi who had been traveling between the two places.

"I'm the captain after all, so it's better for me to go back."

Chen Xingzhi lowered his eyes slightly, and he couldn't help but move forward half an inch again, restraining the urge to look at Ren Limeng's concerned eyes, and slowly lowered his head and slowly rested it on Ren Limeng's warm shoulder, as if this could let go of the nostalgia that kept rising in his heart.

He was afraid that if he looked at her one more time, he would not be able to help but nod and stay.

Chen Xingzhi's gentle movements were accompanied by a clean and cool fragrance that seemed to seep into Ren Limeng's breath, tightly surrounding every inch of Ren Limeng's skin, soaking her whole heart in it and causing her to tremble slightly.

"So...what time are you leaving tonight?"

At the same time, Ren Limeng leaned forward slightly, closing the last tiny gap between the two of them. She narrowed her eyes slightly and didn't say anything to try to keep him.

The recording of the "Shan Hai" program is still ongoing. She and Shen Xingzhi both have their own things to accomplish. Even if she is reluctant, she respects Shen Xingzhi's choice.

Because if it were her, she would make the same decision as Shen Xingzhi.

In addition to feelings, they have many things that they cannot give up, and no one in this situation can be completely free.

"The train is at 8pm, I'll leave at 7pm."

Chen Xingzhi's refreshing breath completely enveloped Ren Limeng, bringing with it a power that made Ren Limeng feel extremely at ease. Ren Limeng turned her head and looked at Chen Xingzhi who was just a few feet away. She blinked lightly, and a hint of doubt flashed across her eyes.

"So late? That means we'll have to travel at night. Brother Xingzhi, you should be free this afternoon, right? Why not buy an earlier bus? It'll be safer on the road."

Gangcheng's recording content today mainly revolves around their team's 48-hour mission vlog recording. Except for the morning gathering, Chen Xingzhi hardly appeared in the whole process.

Regarding Shen Xingzhi's "detention" in Gangcheng, the attitude of the program team itself seemed ambiguous. Neither Yao Xin nor An Ling urged him at all, so Ren Limeng subconsciously thought that Shen Xingzhi would set off for Jiangcheng with their team. Unexpectedly, Shen Xingzhi still chose to go first.

This is certainly the right choice. After Shen Xingzhi returns to the team tonight, the 48-hour vlog recording of Shen Xingzhi's team in the past two days will be more complete, which will also be more cohesive for the entire team and make it easier for the program crew to edit a more complete and rich team storyline.

But beyond reason, there are always moments when emotions quietly take over and cannot be ignored.

Ren Limeng suggested as she slowly half-withdrew from Shen Xingzhi's arms. She raised her head, one hand already picked up the mobile phone on the table, and quickly checked the train to Yang City.

Traffic in Gangcheng has basically been fully restored. She remembered that she opened the ticket purchasing software on Monday to check the train schedules between Gangcheng and Yangshi. There should be quite a lot of trains, but she didn't know if there were any available tickets.

"It's okay, the train tickets have already been bought."

Chen Xingzhi rubbed his face against Ren Limeng's shoulder gently. He didn't seem to care much about the evening schedule. He just wanted to cherish the rare time alone with Ren Limeng during the break between the shows.

But Ren Limeng couldn't help but frown slightly. Looking at the phone that had entered the ticket purchase interface, she insisted, "After all, it just rained heavily in Gangcheng, and many places are still disaster-stricken areas. It's too unsafe to leave at night. Tickets can be changed after purchase. Brother Xingzhi, safety is of paramount importance!"

"Um."

Chen Xingzhi's deep eyes were filled with smiles. He stared at the anxious Ren Limeng with all his heart, and nodded continuously as Ren Limeng spoke, with a gentle attitude as if everything was up to Ren Limeng.

But Ren Limeng couldn't ignore the nonchalant tone in Chen Xingzhi's voice. She frowned, turned her head to look at Chen Xingzhi who was lazily lying on her shoulder, straightened her waist slightly, and showed a serious look.

"Then I'll change your bus to the 3:30 pm one? You might even be able to catch dinner there. This bus leaves at a perfect time."

"Mengmeng, don't bother me. I need to catch up on some sleep later. Where are you planning to record this afternoon? You guys really need to pay attention to safety in Gangcheng. There are some deep water areas here. Don't just focus on the content when filming..."

Ren Limeng could sense the deep concern in Chen Xingzhi's words, which was similar to the deep concern in her heart, but it was also difficult for her to ignore his obvious attempt to change the subject.

Ren Limeng stared into Shen Xingzhi's eyes, and suddenly withdrew her hands from around his neck. She extended a finger of her right hand and pressed it against Shen Xingzhi's smooth forehead, slightly widening the distance between them, and said with some intimacy that was hard to conceal, "Brother Xingzhi..."

"I'm really a little sleepy, Mengmeng."

As Chen Xingzhi spoke seriously, his pair of bright black eyes suddenly became a little hazy, coupled with the faint blue color under his eyes at close range, Ren Limeng's fingers that were firmly pushing him away could not help but pause for a moment.

From last night to today, and even until just now, Shen Xingzhi should have been communicating with all parties. The fact that the major social media hot lists were handled so effectively was certainly not just because of how thorough and perfect their plans were. What was more important was that this was a practical response within golden time.

Even though Guaxing Studio is proficient in handling marketing business, it is an important matter and Chen Xingzhi cannot let it go completely. What's more, outside the marketing team, there are many things that need to be coordinated and responded to.

This is a role that only Shen Xingzhi can play. Only Shen Xingzhi's status in the circle and traffic capacity are enough for all parties to make careful choices and be cautious at such a critical moment.

There was a trace of heartache in Ren Limeng's eyes, and her fingertips pressing on Shen Xingzhi's forehead softened unconsciously. She could imagine the silent hard work behind Shen Xingzhi in the past two days.

But soon, determination returned to Ren Limeng's eyes, and her trembling fingertips tightened again.

It was true that Shen Xingzhi was tired at the moment, but it was a little abnormal for him to suddenly show such tiredness in front of her. After all, Shen Xingzhi was more accustomed to reporting good news but not bad news with a hard and cold face.

Besides, he was very sleepy and needed to get some sleep in the car, so Shen Xingzhi's reason was actually completely untenable.

Ren Limeng believed that Chen Xingzhi was betting on her being soft-hearted and not pursuing the matter.

Or rather...

Seven o'clock is a great time.

As her thoughts raced, Ren Limeng bit her lips unconsciously, but she did not say anything. Instead, she stretched out her other hand, which she had just put down, and put it under Shen Xingzhi's ear again, stroking it slowly with a gentle and soothing intention.

At the same time, Ren Limeng said softly, as if to confirm, "You leave at 7 pm. Will you be able to catch the train in time?"