"It's a bit too early for things to start becoming unbalanced."
Pei Zhi: "..."
If you don't know how to comfort people, you can simply keep quiet.
Pei Zhi felt that this guy shouldn't be doing investigations; he should be doing interrogations. With his mouth, he could make any suspect break down on the spot.
They can break through a criminal's psychological defenses in no time.
Pei Zhishen sighed and said irritably into the phone, "Alright, I'm hanging up. I'll tell Pei Xi."
A smile appeared in Shi Chen's eyes: "Okay."
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As dusk approached, just as the weather forecast had predicted, a light drizzle began to fall.
The restaurant the group chose was a modern Chinese private kitchen.
When Pei Zhi arrived with Pei Xi, Shi Chen was already seated in the best viewing area by the window.
The two pulled up chairs and sat down. Pei Zhi sat next to Shi Chen, and Pei Xi sat opposite them.
Upon seeing Shi Chen, Pei Xi's first words were: "Brother Shi Chen, have you been so busy lately? You seem to have gotten even darker."
Shi Chen raised his hand and touched his face, sighing nonchalantly, "Sigh, isn't that how it is in our line of work? You didn't see my master, his face is so weathered, the wrinkles on it could trap flies."
Pei Xi chuckled.
“It can’t compare to Young Master Pei’s delicate skin and tender flesh.” Shi Chen glanced at Pei Zhi and smiled.
Pei Zhi snorted and retorted sarcastically, "Because I am naturally beautiful."
Shi Chen ignored him and turned to Pei Xi, asking, "By the way, is Jiang Cheng coming later?"
“Yes, he’ll be a little later,” Pei Xi said. “He’s busy right now, talking to someone.”
Shi Chen nodded, "Then let's order some first, and add two more dishes when he arrives."
"good."
Last year, Jiang Cheng's studio launched another simulation management game, which generated more revenue per day than the previous puzzle game, resulting in a significant increase in his income.
Later, a top-tier internet company wanted to recruit their studio into their game division, but Jiang Cheng declined.
In the second semester of his senior year, he chose to register his own company.
Jiang Shuyu withdrew from the collaboration. He didn't have that much ambition, so he accepted the company's offer of employment and became the head of a subsidiary studio within its game development division.
Jiang Cheng respected his decision.
Starting a business is indeed not an easy thing. Team planning is of utmost importance. Right now, he is talking to a very experienced marketing talent about cooperation.
The dishes ordered by the group were served one after another. While eating and chatting, Pei Zhi began to casually complain about his miserable student life.
However, despite his complaints, he was more serious than anyone else when it came to memorizing his lessons.
Pei Xi laughed and comforted him, "It's okay, brother, I'm here with you. We're both study dogs."
Shi Chen casually asked, "Your sister will graduate next year. Does she plan to pursue a master's degree?"
Pei Xi hummed in agreement.
Pei Zhi chimed in, "She's preparing for graduate school admission without taking the entrance exam. My mom and I think she can study for as long as she wants, and we'll definitely support her unconditionally."
Shi Chen hummed in agreement and said, "My sister is suited for studying."
Just as Pei Zhi was about to speak, a slightly cold voice suddenly came from behind him: "Sorry, I'm late."
As they were talking, Jiang Cheng had already walked up to Pei Xi. He was still wearing his suit jacket, probably having just come from a dinner party and rushed over.
There were a few wet drops on the shoulder of the suit jacket, from the rain that had gotten on him outside.
He walked to his seat, took off his suit jacket, and draped it over the back of the chair.
She was wearing only a white shirt on top, with the hem tucked into her black trousers, accentuating her slim waistline.
The fabric has a great texture, and every part is smooth and neat, making the person look handsome and upright.
Before sitting down, Jiang Cheng raised his hand and touched Pei Xi's face with the back of his fingers.
His fingers were slightly cool, but not icy, and Pei Xi instinctively grabbed his hand.
Then Jiang Cheng subtly hooked his finger into her palm.
Pei Xi suddenly smiled.
Shi Chen looked at Jiang Cheng and deliberately teased, "Now, should I start calling you President Jiang?"
Jiang Cheng ignored his teasing and simply said softly, "I'm late, so I'll pay the bill later."
"President Jiang is so magnanimous," Shi Chen joked.
Jiang Cheng smiled but remained silent.
Under the table, his fingers were still held in Pei Xi's palm, and his slightly cool skin had been warmed.
I've been too busy these past few days to have a proper chance to hold her hand.
Thinking of this, he suddenly turned the tables and took the initiative, intertwining his fingers with hers.
Pei Xi was taken aback. She smiled and deliberately tried to pull her hand away, but he gripped it even tighter.
Pei Xi turned to look at his profile. He wasn't looking at her; he was chatting with Shi Chen and Pei Zhi, only a faint smile playing on his lips.
He seems to be in a good mood.
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