Chapter 59 The first clearing after the rain was a surprise, and it was love at first sight. …
Chen Cheng put on his bathrobe and leaned on the bed to look for his slippers that had been kicked away somewhere.
He didn't have the patience to keep looking, so he ran barefoot to catch up with Song Jili.
In the bathroom, Song Jili stood by the bathtub and ran the water. He used his hand to check the water temperature, neither too fast nor too slow.
Hearing the footsteps, he straightened up and looked at Chen Cheng.
His eyelashes drooped, and his brows slightly raised: "Go put on your shoes."
Chen Cheng held onto the door frame, not bothering to put on his shoes, and anxiously asked, "Have we... met before?"
Song Jili answered irrelevantly: "Don't come in barefoot, it's easy to slip."
"I can wear it. You answer me first." Chen Cheng insisted on his answer.
Song Jili walked over, picked her up and walked towards the bedroom.
"I have." Song Jili put her on the quilt and put on her shoes.
Chen Cheng had many questions to ask him, but didn't know where to start.
She tried hard to recall the details of that year, but she couldn't even remember the face of her sign language teacher, let alone who was in the class.
After entering high school, Chen Aoshuang arranged everything and Chen Cheng participated in many meaningless activities in preparation for studying abroad, but there was nothing he could do as it was required for applying to colleges.
Because the sign language of each language is different, Chen Cheng also took an English sign language class.
She hadn't even learned English well, let alone sign language, and was reluctant to take private lessons. Chen Aoshuang enrolled her in an evening interest class, where most of the students were special education teachers who wanted to get their certification, so she could barely accept it.
There are not many people in the class, less than ten.
She had too many classes during the day and was severely sleep deprived. She didn't socialize and would just sleep alone in a corner during breaks.
I didn’t even know the name of the classmate sitting in front of me, let alone know there was a person named Song Jili.
Even though they were in the same class, she was sure they had absolutely no intersection.
"Are you crazy?" Song Jili stood at the bathroom door, "Come and take a shower."
Chen Cheng walked over woodenly. When he passed by him, he glanced at him and said, "You lied to me?"
"Which sentence lied to you?" Song Jili raised the corner of his lips.
Chen Cheng is not as shameless as him and cannot say such obscene words.
After a while, Chen Cheng pushed away Song Jili who was trying to get close to her, took off her bathrobe, and sat down in the corner of the bathtub.
When Song Jili turned on the water, she quickly took a combat bath. There was a faint jasmine scent on her body, which was a shower gel she often used, the same one she used at Jingbei's home.
Before they got married, all Chen Cheng smelled on Song Jili was the strong, cold perfume and the dry soap scent on his body. Since they started living together, he no longer used soap but her shower gel, and they both had the same smell.
He really likes to use her daily necessities, from toothpaste to shower gel.
"We haven't talked, right?" Chen Cheng looked up.
Song Jili sat in the empty space in the bathtub, folded his hands, and said with a smile: "Baby, you can't speak."
"I meant the intersection." Chen Cheng glared at him and patted the water.
The splashing water hit Song Jili, but he leaned back and avoided getting wet.
Song Jili stretched his hands back, spread his legs, and sat with his arms and legs spread wide.
"It's not like we've officially met." Song Jili touched Chen Cheng's head. "I often miss classes and come in late. You're not good at studying, so you stay to make up for the lessons. We'll run into each other occasionally."
Chen Cheng remembered.
The other students in the class had the same major as her and had a lot to talk about. They didn't avoid her and just stood behind her and talked.
They talked about her behind her back, saying that she was a slow learner and a waste of time, so a boy in her class skipped classes all day.
It turned out that male classmate was Song Jili.
"One day," Song Jili said with a smile, "you were a bad student, and the Shen family put a lot of pressure on the teacher, so you were kept for a talk. I came late from class and was about to explain to the teacher. When I entered the classroom, I saw you standing in the corner wiping your tears."
Chen Cheng thought of that day.
It can be considered one of life’s nightmares. She couldn’t learn English, let alone sign language, so she couldn’t understand what other people were signing to her.
Then I thought about living in a foreign country for four years. I was depressed for a long time and finally couldn't help crying.
Chen Cheng showed an embarrassed expression and laughed at himself.
"He came to care for me even though he was in so much pain himself. When he saw that I had a scratch on my arm, he handed me a band-aid."
The Band-Aid had a cartoon pattern on it. He didn’t use it and kept it in his bag, but he didn’t know where it went later.
Chen Cheng looked at him, lowered his head several times, and whispered, "Is that why you chose me as your marriage partner?"
"Everything is just a coincidence." Song Jili is not a god, and he did not set up a big plan.
Chen Cheng breathed a sigh of relief.
"Feeling stressed?" Song Jili didn't say anything. Later, he never skipped classes again and showed up in class on time every day, while she only came once a week.
He has learned both English and Chinese sign language.
Chen Cheng leaned on Song Jili's thigh and nodded slightly: "You are already very good to me now. I will need to repay you for a long time."
If it were still the same as before, how would she respond to him?
"Love is not about calculation." Song Jili touched the back of her head.
Chen Cheng asked: "What is that?"
"Love is always feeling indebted, so no matter in the past or now, my feelings for you will last for a long time or even longer. It cannot be measured by time. You only need to care about the feeling at the moment. If one day you feel that I am not as good to you as before, you can leave at any time." Song Jili said.
Chen Cheng rested his chin on his thigh, "And then you can leave easily?"
"I won't leave." Song Jili pinched her cheek, "What I said is all hypothetical, don't take it to heart."
There was no way he could let her go.
Chen Cheng pushed Song Jili's hand away and leaned against the edge of the bathtub. Her hair fell outside, some strands sticking to her neck. She stared blankly at the ceiling.
It was almost time, Song Jili urged Chen Cheng to get up, saying that if he continued to soak in the bath, he would faint in the bathroom.
To relieve her fatigue, she lay down on the newly changed bed sheets, which brought a little warmth from the sun, and fell asleep in less than ten minutes.
I slept until noon.
There was a lecture at Beijing University in the afternoon. Chen Cheng changed her clothes in a hurry, planning to just attend the lecture, pad her belly, and rush to school.
Going down to the lobby on the first floor, Chen Cheng saw the eldest and second sisters-in-law sitting on the side of the sofa. He looked at Song Jili and asked what was going on.
When the eldest sister-in-law saw Chen Cheng, she stood up enthusiastically and said, "It's almost noon. Do you want to go to your eldest brother's house for lunch today? Xiao Su has been bored recently, so she has tidied up the sunny greenhouse in the yard. You can go and play when you are free."
"Brother and sister-in-law's house is too far away. Our place is closer. Why don't you just come to our place for lunch at noon today? We have prepared barbecue and drinks." The second sister-in-law followed up.
Chen Cheng looked at the two of them for a few seconds and almost broke his laughter. He gestured and said: I have something else to do. I don’t have time to accompany my two sisters-in-law today. Let’s talk about it after dinner.
Butler Gu translated for Chen Cheng.
After hearing this, the two of them looked a little awkward. After all, they had both swallowed their pride and asked for help, but were turned away.
But Chen Cheng had already ordered them to leave, so they couldn't stay any longer. After chatting for a while about family matters, they each went home.
Song Jili put down the newspaper and smiled: "Why not go?"
"No, it's the Hongmen Banquet." Chen Cheng said, "It's possible that Mr. Shen left me shares. My two sisters-in-law just came to visit me. I don't know if I can get a lot. It's better to prepare for a rainy day and make sure it's right."
"You are quite clever."
Chen Cheng was praised and smiled shyly, secretly happy in his heart.
Song Jili didn't dare to stay at home. After lunch, he sent Chen Cheng to Beijing University and went to reminisce with his friends.
Chen Cheng sometimes mistakenly thought that Song Jili grew up in northern Beijing and had friends all over the world.
Professor Zhou was waiting at the door of the conference room early. Chen Cheng noticed him as soon as he got out of the car and ran over in surprise.
She said, "Professor, why are you waiting here? Why don't you go to the meeting room and sit down first?"
"I have something good to tell you." Professor Zhou said with a smile, "The college is in need of assistant teachers recently. Do you want to give it a try?"
Since learning that Chen Cheng could speak, Professor Zhou was very happy, as it meant he could do more things.
"That's not good..." Chen Cheng didn't dare to agree lightly. For such a good job opportunity, the professor should recommend his own students first. If she suddenly took up the position, she might cause a lot of dissatisfaction.
Professor Zhou sighed: "What's wrong? You are Yu Zhi."
Given Chen Cheng's current business value and fame, it would be no problem for the school to award him an honorary professorship.
"I'm sorry to disappoint Professor Zhou. Actually, I haven't completed my undergraduate studies yet and I'm currently on leave at home. Besides, I haven't disclosed my identity." Chen Cheng found studying abroad too difficult, and Chen Aoshuang insisted that she return to China, and she had no way to refuse.
Unexpectedly, her unfinished studies could serve as a shield for her in the face of embarrassing situations.
Professor Zhou was also in a dilemma. At least a bachelor's degree was required. After all, he was a university professor, so academic qualifications would definitely be a concern.
"Professor, please look for suitable people. I would be very happy to study with you." Chen Cheng has arranged other work this year and will only go to the school occasionally to attend lectures and collect folk songs.
During the symposium, Chen Cheng received an analysis report from Qiao Qiaoyu.
Qiao Qiaoyu proudly said: "This collaboration has attracted a lot of attention, and the peripherals are also beautiful. Many people often repurchase in order to collect badges. Wang's is very satisfied."
The side proves the commercial value and increases the worth.
Qiao Qiaoyu: [I have asked someone to prepare the promotional poster for your solo exhibition. I will show it to you. If it is okay, let Awen publish it using the studio's official account, and I will repost it using the gallery's official account.]
The theme of this new exhibition has not yet been decided, and the background of the promotional image was chosen as Chen Cheng requested, with a picture of a clear sky after rain.
Qiao Qiaoyu asked: [Have you thought of a name? ]
Chen Cheng: [My name is Ji.]
Qiao Qiaoyu: [Ji? Just one word?]
Chen Cheng: [Choose between Ji and Yuzhi. I personally feel that Ji is more powerful.]
Qiao Qiaoyu sent a voice message to tease: "Chengzi, you really don't have any hidden agenda, just take this opportunity to show off your affection."
Chen Cheng: [Really not, it just fits in well with the series launched this time. ]
"I can avoid A-Ling's variety show of showing affection, but I can't avoid your art exhibition showing affection." Qiao Qiaoyu let out a long sigh.
Chen Cheng then remembered about the variety show: [It was aired? ]
Qiao Qiaoyu: [Because Fang Xiuqi's scandal was so serious that it affected the stock market, although Fang explained it, there were a lot of rumors, so the variety show was broadcast in advance. The first episode was changed to a pilot episode, and they recorded an extra episode. I also watched the preview, and your whole family will appear in the next episode. The platform is keeping it secret, and has not released your faces for the time being, only your voices, but I guessed everything. ]
Chen Cheng was a little curious about how abnormal Liang Yanling was in the show that even Qiao Qiaoyu couldn't stand it.
After the lecture, Chen Cheng found a bench and sat down to wait for Song Jili, and opened Weibo.
Not surprisingly, from last night till now, #富门巧智能情侣# has been ranked first.
[No way? Is Mr. Song so handsome? No one has ever told me that Mr. Song is so handsome! ]
[If you follow financial news, you probably know what CEO Song looks like.]
[I was still too ignorant. I actually believed the marketing account that said Liang Jiao'er would definitely marry the ugly old man Lao Deng. Therefore, Fang was her spiritual home and soul's exit. It was normal for them to really be together. The man is handsome and the woman is beautiful.]
[So sweet, I want to support this couple, and they even have their marriage certificate, the CP fans have never been so strong before. ]
[After listening to their self-introductions and their comments on each other, Liang Jiao'er is the chosen heroine, she comes from a wealthy family, and is the head of the provincial opera troupe. Her husband is the president of the Song Group, and he is busy with work and rarely comes home. The two have been married for so long but are still relatively unfamiliar and polite. Damn it, why do I feel that she is even better? ]
[I like it too, and Liang Jiao'er is very proactive. Mr. Song doesn't have much reaction, but he will unconditionally satisfy Liang Jiao'er, and he is doting on him.]
…
Different from the grand scene outside where everyone was having fun, Liang Yanling was shouting helplessly in the small group.
Liang Yanling: [I watched the clip carefully today. I am so pretentious. ]
Liang Yanling: [When Song Qiaoli refused to take a selfie with me, I wanted to scold him, but because of the camera, I endured it and even said in a coquettish voice, "Husband, do you really not want it?"]
Liang Yanling: [My own behavior makes me have high blood pressure, but I received a lot of compliments from my family elders. Fine, as long as they are happy, they don’t have the time to care whether I stay at home to take care of my husband and children or travel around the world for performances.]
The combination of the two has brought great popularity to the variety show, attracted many new VIP members, and has received good reviews online, so people are looking forward to the next episode.
Some netizens also raised doubts.
[At Mr. Song’s younger brother’s house, I saw several of Yu Zhi’s works. I could tell the style of his paintings at a glance. They were all paintings that had never been exhibited.]
[It’s not surprising, maybe their whole family likes Yuzhi very much. ]
[Yes, Yu Zhi also gave Liang Jiao'er a painting. It's not surprising that the Song family has Yu Zhi's unpublished paintings.]
Chen Cheng thought everyone would find clues, but they ended up covering it up themselves.
She doesn't want her identity to be revealed until new developments are released.
After Liang Yanling posted a long string of complaints in the group, she felt that she could no longer stay in Jiangdu and wanted to come to Jingbei to play with Chen Cheng.
Chen Cheng: [I don’t recommend you come. My father is not in good health.]
If there really is a funeral at home, and Liang Yanling is Song Jili's sister-in-law, what will happen if she comes and can't leave?
Liang Yanling asked around and found out that everyone was busy. She packed her bags and returned to the Song residence in despair, planning to spend time at home with Lin Fangxian, boating on the lake and admiring the lotus flowers.
It was dinner time, and the butler called to urge them to get home on time.
Mr. Shen was not feeling well and would not be dining with us tonight. The four families felt a little awkward sitting at the same table, chatting about random topics.
Halfway through the conversation, the first and second wives started arguing, and the two sisters-in-law stood up and accused each other.
The third sister-in-law approached Chen Cheng and said, "Don't get too close to them. They always quarrel when they meet recently."
Chen Cheng asked: "What are you arguing about?"
"My father-in-law has a private estate. Among his grandchildren, he loves Shen Zhuo the most and wants him to inherit it. The second wife is not happy about this and feels that all the benefits are taken by the first wife. They demand fairness and give a share to the other grandchildren as well." The third sister-in-law said with some disdain, "Your second brother is a coward. He likes to hide behind his wife when something happens, leaving your second sister-in-law to charge into the battle alone."
Chen Cheng treated it all as a show, eating her food leisurely while listening to her third sister-in-law explain the current situation to her.
"I only gave birth to Weiwei, so I don't have the ability to compete with them for the manor. Let them fight for it themselves." The third sister-in-law said nonchalantly, "Anyway, all the assets in Jiangdu belong to us, so let them fight for the assets in Jingbei."
Chen Cheng was full, but they were still arguing. She pulled Song Jili and left quietly.
"Why do you look so happy?" Song Jili observed Chen Cheng's expression.
Chen Cheng put away his smile: "Is there? No."
"Why are you pretending with your husband? He won't expose you." Song Jili felt that Chen Cheng's mentality was completely different from the last time Chen Aoshuang passed away.
Chen Cheng covered her mouth and smiled, then moved to Song Jili's side. He hugged her and bent down to listen to her whisper.
"They are quarreling fiercely now. After the quarrel calms down, there will be only two families in Beijing North, and they will visit each other again. Thinking of them constantly explaining and apologizing for their careless words back then," Chen Cheng laughed out loud, "I think it's quite funny."
Song Jili: "I understand. It's a blessing in disguise."
Chen Cheng looked around, afraid of being heard by outsiders, and pulled Song Jili back to the house quickly.
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After living in Jiangdu for a while, Chen Cheng's daily routine changed. He would go to bed after midnight. When he had nothing to do, he would take out his sketchbook and sit on the sofa to draw some small pictures.
The last mini paintings were very popular and were very friendly to customers who wanted to collect but might not have enough money to buy large ones. Chen Cheng plans to paint more this time.
Song Jili was wandering around the house and saw a wooden guitar in the corner. He asked curiously, "Have you learned it?"
“In order to apply to colleges, participate in activities and learn talents, I couldn’t fall behind. But now I have given everything back to the teacher.” Chen Cheng looked up and continued painting.
The guitar was very new, probably because it had been taken care of by someone. Song Jili pressed the strings to make sure the tone was fine.
"Would you like to order a song?" Song Jili said again, "I can learn it right now."
Chen Cheng put down the sketchbook: "Anything is fine."
Song Jili re-tuned the strings. Chen Cheng approached curiously, put his chin on his shoulder, and watched him tune the instrument.
Warmth flows quietly between them.
Chen Cheng thought about the topic of the night and asked him, "Song Jili, why did you choose me to marry? Is it really like they said that you just wanted to make things difficult for Song Yeran? To make him not valued by his father? So you snatched the marriage away from me."
"Do you really think these can influence my thoughts?" Song Jili tilted his head. They were very close.
Chen Cheng shook his head: "I don't know."
"During that time, I was reckless in extreme sports and didn't like to wear protective gear. I felt desperate when I thought about my comrades sitting in wheelchairs for the rest of their lives. Maybe I didn't want to live anymore at that time." Song Jili also realized his mentality at that time belatedly.
Chen Cheng's heart felt as if it was suddenly grabbed, and it was difficult to breathe.
"I received the pink band-aid you sent me. I think next time I go rock climbing, I shouldn't do it on the cliffs." Song Jili chuckled, "I want to live a little bit."
"The marriage was an accident."
It was an accident, but also love at first sight.
"But I am grateful for this accident, because I was able to meet you again."
In order to attend the blind date party, he rushed back from the manor, fearing to miss her.
Chen Cheng recalled the Oolong blind date party and smiled.
She said, "Song Jili, you must come to my new product launch."
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