Chapter 64 After the rain, a damp rainstorm...
It was still early and Chen Cheng had nothing urgent to do, so he planned to go to the company to find Song Jili.
She wanted to thank him in person, and she liked the gift he gave her very much.
Chen Cheng drove the ice plum pink Porsche given by Song Jili from the community parking lot directly to the company parking lot.
He parked next to Song Jili's Bentley. He had reserved the parking space specially for her. Although she only came once in a long time, he still reserved a parking space for her.
After parking the car, Chen Cheng called Qian Zhou and asked him to talk to the front desk and let her pass.
The phone was answered and Qian Zhou was directing the work.
"Put it at the door of the lounge. Handle it with care and don't bump into it."
"Put the small ones on the counter, don't stack them up, lay them flat."
"Be gentle, be gentle, be gentler."
Chen Cheng was not in a hurry and waited patiently.
"Auntie?" Qian Zhou asked with a smile, "What do you want me to do?"
Chen Cheng: "Please say hello to the front desk for me. I'll be there later. Don't tell Song Jili yet."
There's no sense of surprise anymore.
"No problem!" Qian Zhou was in a good mood and almost hummed a little tune.
After hanging up the phone, Qian Zhou took the decanted wine and said to the people in the office, "Come on, come on, let's have a drink together. This is to celebrate for my aunt in advance."
Fang Xiuqi and Sang Yi, who were sitting side by side, did not look very well, while Nie Jin, who was sitting on the single sofa, was still working.
Song Jili stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, admiring the large LED screen of the headquarters building not far away.
"What's wrong with you two? Be happy on this auspicious day." Qian Zhou poured the wine, "Isn't it just temporarily removing the advertisement and replacing it with a blessing message for Second Aunt? Second Uncle paid you three times the price. Learn from Brother Jin."
Sang Yi groaned, "He is in the same camp as you guys. If the new exhibition is successful, his wife will also benefit from it."
Nie Jin looked up and smiled officially.
"I don't have any objections. Just please your wives and stop doing shady things with me." Fang Xiuqi was depressed. "I don't know where my husband heard the gossip from. He misheard it and asked me why I changed three girlfriends in a row. He chased me and scolded me for a whole day. What's even more outrageous is... I became the most unreliable playboy in the circle, and I didn't get any benefits at all."
"Huh? Where's my second uncle?" Sang Yi was puzzled.
They also loved to play, but they were never scolded by their family. After all, there was Song Jili, who was even more of a jerk than them.
Fang Xiuqi sneered, "Forget it. Since getting married, my second uncle has turned over a new leaf. He no longer travels around the country, stops going to various entertainment venues, and even starts to cultivate his character. My mother is already looking for a blind date for me."
There was a brief silence among the group.
This is not a good thing. In the eyes of the elders, Song Jili has grown into a good man who takes care of his family. What awaits them is definitely pressure to get married.
Nie Jin could not understand the pain of the three single men and said, "I have already contacted everyone. The big screen promotion will last until the end of the exhibition."
Song Jili turned around and said, "Thank you."
"You're welcome. I'll help you and I can take credit for it when I get home." Nie Jin smiled.
"By the way," Song Jili asked, "has the impression of me and Chengzi in the circle improved?"
Sang Yi and Fang Xiuqi looked at each other and hinted to each other to speak first.
"Not bad, but... a bit too much." Sang Yi chose his words carefully.
Sang Yi has a wide network of contacts, and he is the one with the most free time on weekdays. He often hangs out at various banquets and has joined many groups, some of which are even large with dozens of people. Although everyone is not particularly familiar with each other, it does not prevent them from chatting about gossip.
Since the show was broadcast, the topic has been all about Song Jili.
"Have you passed? Tell me." Song Jili raised his eyebrows and leaned lazily on the sofa back.
Sang Yi couldn't say anything, so he opened the group chat history and handed it to Song Jili.
The name of the group reads: Cruise Party Partners.
There were more than 30 people, and they chatted quite frequently.
It can be seen that the group is full of idle young men.
Song Jili opened the list and took a quick glance. Most of the young men and ladies in Jiangdu's business district were on it.
【Is Yu Zhi really Chen Cheng? 】
[That's impossible. My cousin is a good friend of Miss Shen's. She said that their parents are strict. Although they allow their children to study art, they absolutely do not allow them to pursue art-related careers. Those with poor grades can pursue art as a degree, while those with good grades can study business.]
【I think the netizens’ guess is quite true. 】
[Isn't Second Uncle a famous playboy in Jiangdu? Did he really quit after getting married? It seems like he is just acting when he treats Fourth Miss Shen.]
[After graduating from college, my second uncle became more reserved. His reputation could not be reversed for a while, but he joined the army and expanded the family tea business. It doesn't seem fake.]
[It’s a pity that we were born too late and are not of the same generation as my second uncle. Even if I ask anyone, it’s useless. ]
[Sang Shao is very close to his second uncle, why don’t you come out and say something? ]
[Okay, it’s confirmed, Yu Zhi must be Chen Cheng.]
【Where did the news come from? 】
[My dad just received a call. My second uncle wants to book the entire CBD screen at three times the price, just to celebrate Yuzhi's new development.]
[Is this true? It's too high-profile. ]
[It seems like you have always been very high-profile. Did you forget about lighting the sky lanterns at that auction? We just didn’t take it seriously. 】
[What a coincidence! My dad’s assistant just called me and told me about the big screen package.]
[What time is it? I am looking forward to it. 】
At 19:03 in the evening, the group became lively again.
【Picture】【Picture】【Picture】
[It’s amazing, it’s really amazing, the whole Jiangdu can see it, let’s roll tonight to celebrate the rain stopping. ]
[Oh my god, I was so amazed after watching it. Is the second uncle serious? Is he caught in a whirlpool of love? ]
[Who would have thought that a jerk like my second uncle with such a bad reputation is a top love brain. ]
[I have never met Fourth Miss Shen. Who on earth is she? My second uncle is completely lost.]
[I am curious too, but Miss Shen Si’s circle of friends is too narrow, so I have no way to get to know her in person.]
[I really can't figure out what's so likable about Fourth Miss Shen. I have the impression that she's quite timid.]
[She is a very ordinary girl. I can't see any advantages in her.]
[Yes, I am so timid. What on earth made my second uncle fall into the whirlpool of love? ]
Song Jili was indifferent after reading the previous discussion about him, but became unhappy when he saw that the topic had turned to Chen Cheng.
No matter whether it was good or bad, he just didn't want Chen Cheng to be dragged into the discussion, and he didn't like the tone of some arrogant young masters and young ladies.
Song Jili used Sang Yi's account to add him to the group.
New message pops up.
"Sang Y" invited "SJL" to join the group chat"
Suddenly a new person came and a few people who used to chat popped up.
[Who? Hmm... is that what I thought? ]
【What happened? 】
[Second uncle...is here? ]
[Oh my god, my humble home is so glorious! ]
Song Jili sent a message from his own account: [What whirlpool are you in? My wife is so sweet, are you blind? ]
Everyone was too guilty to reply, and their open and honest discussion reached the ears of the real owner.
Song Jili replied unhappily: [Chen Cheng is good in every way, it is not your turn to comment.]
Sang Yi observed Song Jili's expression and felt something was wrong. He snatched back his phone and saw the content of the group chat. The corners of his lips twitched.
"Uncle... We wouldn't have done such childish things as shouting in group chats a hundred years ago. Why are you doing this?"
There are many gossip groups and many people who love to gossip, but you can just satisfy your urge to talk and don't need to take it to heart.
"I can't stand seeing people talking about my wife. I can't stand even a bad word." Song Jili made his attitude clear and left the group neatly.
A few people exchanged glances, thinking that they should stop reasoning with their love brains.
His wife is the one who makes the decision, and nothing else makes sense.
It was getting late, and Song Jili didn't want to waste time here with a few men, so he planned to go home and accept his wife's compliments.
He took the coat and said with an unconsciously arrogant tone: "Don't delay my return home. I'm very strict."
If I had known earlier that he was my good friend who added drama to the story: "..."
Next second.
Chen Cheng pushed the door open and saw familiar faces in the house. He was surprised: "Are they all here?"
Several people quickly stood up and greeted him.
Chen Cheng was not used to being called "Auntie" by others. She was older in her family and only her nephews and nieces would call her "Auntie". In Jiangdu, because of Song Jili, she was a generation older than others wherever she went.
If I remember correctly, Sang Yi, the youngest among them, is three years older than her.
"You're welcome. It's getting late, you guys..." Chen Cheng thought the time was just right, so why not go to the old house for a meal together.
"I have an appointment with a client. I'm leaving first." After being tricked by the two Song brothers, Fang Xiuqi became much smarter. He would never linger and would run away as soon as he found a chance.
Sang Yi stood up and said, "I already have an appointment. Next time, next time!"
Nie Jin was much more natural than them: "I'm going to her cousin's house with Xiaoyu tonight, and I'll definitely be there for the celebration party next time."
As the chief assistant, Qian Zhou planned to quietly return to his office and vacate the space.
Song Jili was satisfied with their insight and asked, "Why did you come here in person and can't wait to praise me?"
The friends who just walked to the door felt uncomfortable. This was the first time they saw Song Jili like this!
Chen Cheng walked towards Song Jili with a sweet smile on her face, her cheeks swirling, looking very cute.
"Too high-profile, but thank you very much." She took the initiative to throw herself into Song Jili's arms.
Song Jili pinched her waist with his hands, lifted her up, and wanted to hold her and spin around a few times.
"Wait a minute." Chen Cheng's smile suddenly disappeared.
Song Jili let go and glanced back: "What's wrong?"
Chen Cheng thought he was seeing things. How could he see the unique packaging of Rainy Day Art Gallery? Could it be that Song Jili bought another painting?
But her paintings haven't been sold recently.
But...this size made it hard for her not to think too much.
Chen Cheng simply used the pointed tip of the key pendant to tear the paper packaging and rip it open.
The true appearance of the painting appeared before my eyes.
Her movements were so fast that Song Jili didn't have time to stop her before she saw it.
The painting is 50cm taller than Chen Cheng. The familiar colors, brushwork, and scenes make it easy to recognize it as "A Corner" from the new exhibition.
Recalling the phone call with Qiao Qiaoyu, the buyer couldn't wait to buy it at three times the price.
Chen Cheng felt a slight pain in his forehead when he thought about the taxes he had to pay.
"Song! Ji! Li!" She gritted her teeth, "Are you crazy? Why did you buy this painting at such a high price? Didn't I tell you! Don't buy my paintings anymore!"
The rabbit really bites, no joke.
Before admitting his mistake, he said stubbornly: "This is clearly the corner where I often sit. Is it abnormal for me to buy it?"
"If the other painting is for sale, will you buy it too?" Chen Cheng asked angrily.
Song Jili gave an affirmative answer with silence.
Chen Cheng took several deep breaths before he calmed down his temper: "I didn't sell Belonging publicly. Can't you guess my intention?"
Song Jili: "I guessed it, but "One Corner" must be mine."
"I drew 'A Corner' because I wanted to give you 'Belonging', but I couldn't do it without a main theme." Chen Cheng felt like he was going to be short of oxygen from his brain. "No more, don't talk to me tonight, I'm leaving."
Song Jili followed him out, not paying attention to the staff in the secretariat who were watching the excitement quietly outside, and coaxed him in a gentle voice: "Chengzi, baby, don't be angry."
"Can't you discuss this with me? The painting has just been shipped from the studio and hasn't even been in the gallery for 24 hours, yet you bought it home." Chen Cheng really thought he was crazy.
Song Jili knew that no matter what he said, she would not listen to his explanations. He could only cling to her and say nice things to her.
For three whole days, Chen Cheng and Song Jili slept in the same bed. Even if he came over to kiss and hug her, she would accept it as usual, but after the pleasure, she would still ignore him.
There will be a live broadcast on the day of the art exhibition press conference, and Chen Cheng will be in attendance.
As soon as Song Jili learned the exhibition date, he set aside a day to visit the exhibition in person.
After the stylist and makeup artist finished doing Chen Cheng's makeup, Song Jili locked the lounge door.
He pulled a stool and sat next to Chen Cheng: "Chen Cheng, let's talk."
Chen Cheng put on her pearl earrings and said nonchalantly, "I'm busy. I don't have time."
She can also distract herself by watching the live broadcast on her tablet.
There were 50,000 people in the live broadcast room waiting for the show to start, and the screen was refreshing rapidly.
"You are an immoral person." Song Jili grabbed Chen Cheng's wrist, stepped on the leg of the stool, and turned her to face him.
Chen Cheng's eyes dodged: "You are the one who is immoral."
"You took advantage of me for the past three days, and now you don't recognize me anymore." Song Jili followed her gaze.
Chen Cheng leaned back a little, and in order not to let him notice anything unusual, she responded to his dirty talk with a slightly flushed face: "You are enjoying it too."
"I thought we had reconciled." Song Jili really thought that Chen Cheng had let it go. She slept with him in her arms last night.
Chen Cheng: "I gave you a chance, but you still bought the painting behind my back. I won't let this go easily."
Song Jili, who was not fond of sex, showed an embarrassment. He really had no way to deal with Chen Cheng.
He lowered his head slightly, like a lost big dog, and it seemed as if he had ears on his head, in the shape of airplane ears.
The live broadcast has already started. After Qiao Qiaoyu’s opening remarks, Chen Cheng needs to make a short speech.
Chen Cheng pulled his hand back, flexed his wrist, and pretended to be angry for a few days. He couldn't bear to continue to stalemate with him, so he said, "The press conference is over. I'm considering putting the matter of buying the painting behind me."
After saying that, she ran away, but she was still not faster than Song Jili.
He pushed her against the door like a gust of hunting wind, and pressed her down for a long, wet kiss.
"I agreed. I'm not angry anymore."
Chen Cheng licked his lips: "The lip gloss just applied..."
Song Jili acted like a rogue and kissed her again.
He didn't let go until Qiao Qiaoyu called her name.
Chen Cheng opened the door and walked quickly towards the central exhibition hall of the gallery.
She appeared at the edge of the stage and the camera turned towards her.
Not at all nervous, Chen Cheng suppressed his panic and smiled dignifiedly.
It was early summer in Jiangdu. The weather was sultry near noon and the heater was turned on indoors. Chen Cheng was wearing a sky blue dress. It was not a formal evening dress. She wore it in a more relaxed style. Her long curly hair was loose, and she exuded a quiet artistic aura.
There were two hundred people at the scene. It was the first time they saw Yu Zhi's true face. They were so excited that they took out their mobile phones to take photos and videos.
As soon as she appeared, the number of people in the live broadcast room doubled.
Everyone admired her beauty and temperament.
Chen Cheng took the microphone and stood in front of the podium: "Hello everyone, my name is Yu Zhi."
There was cheering and applause from the audience.
"Thank you all for your support. I didn't expect so many people would pay attention to my exhibition online and offline." At first, his voice was a little shaky, but then it became firm.
Chen Cheng slowly spoke out the speech he had practiced a hundred times: "Today I would also like to introduce the special series "Ji" of the exhibition to everyone."
All the paintings on display today have been made public on the day of the announcement, and are estimated to have been sold out. When the news of a new series came out, everyone was excited.
"First of all, this series is not for sale." Chen Cheng added, "I said this to my husband."
There was laughter from the audience.
"After the new exhibition was released, my husband bought a painting with a big sum of money. I was very angry about this. There was a precedent before. When I had my first exhibition, he asked his brother to support me and bought a painting. It caused a public outcry. It was probably because I was afraid that the exhibition would not make a splash and kept complaining to him the night before, so he asked someone to support me. But this time, we had an argument, and we barely reconciled at the last second before going on stage."
"I was sulking with him on purpose. I was a little tired after three days of acting."
“I’m worried that I might tell him some secrets before the exhibition.”
When Chen Cheng saw Song Jili sitting in the last row, he found his backbone and became more calm.
"He doesn't need to think about this series anymore. His name will be the registered copyright holder."
This again caused laughter from the audience.
Chen Cheng smiled, took two steps back, and pulled open the curtain. A three-meter-long painting came into view.
Large areas of blue and white occupy the line of sight. It is the first time I see a clear and bright sky, which seems to be only blue. Looking closely, I can see that the painter was very meticulous, using blue of different saturations to fit the sky into the painting.
On the wide ground, there was a man wearing a handsome flight suit and sunglasses, lazily leaning against a fighter plane.
This is the first time that people appear in her paintings.
People in the audience raised their cameras, aimed at the picture and pressed the shutter button; the flash was a bit dazzling.
The name of the painting is written on the big screen - "Ji"
At this moment, everyone understood why the exhibition was called Ji.
Chen Cheng kept looking at Song Jili and saw that he smiled, and his smile was as brilliant as the one in the painting.
Love surged up in her, she felt her heart beating, and said slowly:
"This is my selfish desire. I want to give my husband the most unique art exhibition."
"If it weren't for him, I might not even have the courage to walk out of the cramped room and would have given up painting completely."
"Without him, I would not have the courage to claim the honor that belongs to me."
"If it weren't for him, I would never want to speak again in my life."
"Because of him, I had the courage to see a doctor and the idea of treatment."
"He spent a long time teaching me to be firm and to love. Today, I want to show him my firmness and love."
She didn't say the following words directly, but she used sign language, so he must have seen it, and only he could decipher her secret language.
"I love you, too. I love you very firmly."
This was her response to him.
Chen Cheng can also love Song Jili firmly.
Song Jili stood up and walked towards her uncontrollably.
Noticing that the male protagonist was there, he took the initiative to make way.
Chen Cheng walked down the stage to greet him.
There was another step, she jumped into his arms, leaned close to him, and hugged him with a smile.
Song Jili must know what she means.
Being able to understand her meeting with him is like the clear day after a gloomy rainstorm.
When the day dawned, they fell in love.
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