Chapter 49 Do you like me?
On the way to the kitchen, Aunt Chen leaned closer to Shen Mengqing and asked her, "Is this boy difficult to get along with?"
Shen Mengqing smiled and said, "It's alright, but sometimes I can be a bit annoying when I talk."
She discovered that Aunt Chen was actually quite close to Yu Xin, and that she had called her "Little President Yu" earlier, which was probably because she would usually give her a lot of face in front of outsiders.
Aunt Chen said, "That's just his personality; he's not used to talking to people nicely. Please be patient with him. He's praised your wontons to me many times; I'm going to have to learn how to make them properly today."
Shen Mengqing learned his skills from his third aunt. It would be shameful for him to teach someone like Aunt Chen, who has been cooking for decades.
She only remembered that her third aunt had mentioned a few key points about the timing of adding seaweed and dried shrimp. After briefly explaining them to Aunt Chen, Aunt Chen immediately understood and cooked wontons that tasted much better than hers.
Aunt Chen brought out two more bowls for Shen Mengqing, telling her to take them and Yu Xin to have something to eat first, and then she would work with the chef to prepare the rest of the dishes.
Shen Mengqing shuffled back with two small bowls of wontons in her hands. After walking for a while, she realized that she had forgotten the way she came.
Aunt Chen was chatting with her at the time, and she completely forgot to pay attention to the route.
The bowl in his hand was still warm. Shen Mengqing casually placed it on the high platform beside him, looked around, and really couldn't find his way.
She didn't dare to wander off, so she took out her phone and sent a message to Yu Xin:
"I'm lost, come pick me up."
Her boss replied quickly:
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"My house isn't a castle, how could I get lost here? Secretary Shen, for the first time, I'm starting to doubt your abilities."
...
What does this have to do with her ability? She's not going to lose her precious boss while she's out there.
Yu Xin asked her to take a picture and send it to him so that he could confirm her location.
There doesn't seem to be anything special around here. The most unusual thing is that there's a small balconies in front of it, not the kind with railings, but just a window there.
She took a picture of the windowsill and sent it to Yu Xin. When Yu Xin opened the picture, she found that it happened to capture the bright moon hanging high in the deep blue sky, a clear and serene scene.
Yu Xin also praised it, saying:
"The photos turned out quite well."
"Stop admiring my photography skills, come find me! The wontons are almost soaked with soup, and the shrimp are getting cold."
She urged.
A few minutes later, footsteps came from a path on the right, and Yu Xin immediately came into her view.
Upon seeing him, Shen Mengqing immediately handed him a bowl of wontons, saying, "One bowl for each of you."
"No need." Yu Xin scooped up a spoonful of soup and tested the temperature. "It's a bit cold, let's just eat it here."
"Here?" Shen Mengqing asked in confusion.
Yu Xin nodded. There was a marble slab on the windowsill, just the right size to place a wonton bowl.
Without saying a word, he took Shen Mengqing's bowl and placed it on top of it.
The windowsill was the perfect height for Shen Mengqing, but it was a bit difficult for Yu Xin. He didn't mind, though, and put a wonton in his mouth, the aroma filling his mouth.
"This time it's just right," he said casually.
Shen Mengqing also took a bite and complained, "Look how picky you are. Aunt Chen's cooking is much better than mine."
Yu Xin lowered her head and said, "I'm used to your cooking."
The moonlight shone softly, flowing gently through Yu Xin's hair, softening his stiff and prickly hair.
Shen Mengqing glanced at him a few times: "It's not that exaggerated, it's just a bowl of wontons."
Yu Xin slightly curled the corners of her lips, but said nothing more.
After the two finished eating the wontons, Yu Xin took her to the restaurant. Aunt Chen had prepared several dishes. Seeing that the two were late, she teased, "You two ate wontons so much that you went to the ditch. I didn't see you at all. You're only coming now."
After we sat down, Aunt Chen brought out a bottle of red wine and placed it on the table.
Shen Mengqing turned his head to look at Yu Xin, asking him with his eyes why he still wanted to drink.
"Aunt Chen, please sit down and eat with us. Whether or not we drink alcohol is up to the guest," Yu Xin said.
Aunt Chen sat down next to Shen Mengqing and asked her, "Miss Shen, would you like to have a drink?"
Shen Mengqing glared at Yu Xin, annoyed that he had thrown this problem at her. She met Aunt Chen's gaze and realized that Aunt Chen wasn't trying to persuade them to drink; she clearly wanted to drink herself.
Not wanting to spoil Aunt Chen's mood, she went along with it and said, "How about we have a drink? But not too much, I still have to go to work, my boss is here."
"Alright! If your boss makes things difficult for you, tell Aunt Chen, and she'll back you up."
Aunt Chen was overjoyed. She hadn't drunk alcohol in a long time, and this time someone finally had a few drinks with her to satisfy her craving.
The atmosphere was harmonious as the three of them enjoyed the hot and delicious food, occasionally clinking glasses for a sip. In the quiet of the night, the atmosphere was particularly pleasant.
A bottle of red wine is shared among three people. The amount is neither too much nor too little. You can taste a hint of sweetness, but it's not enough to get you drunk.
After the meal, Shen Mengqing wanted to help Aunt Chen clean up the mess, but Aunt Chen refused and kicked her and Yu Xin out of the restaurant.
On the way back to the living room, Shen Mengqing glanced at Yu Xin a few times. Although he didn't show it on his face, the sparkling look in his eyes told him that he was in a good mood.
The gift she had prepared was still on the sofa. Shen Mengqing picked it up and handed it to Yu Xin, saying:
"Happy birthday."
"Did Aunt Chen tell you that?" Yu Xin took it and murmured, "They ordered takeout pretty quickly."
Shen Mengqing shook her head: "It wasn't Aunt Chen, but I just know."
"You're paying so much attention to me."
After Yu Xin finished speaking smugly, he noticed that Shen Mengqing was about to refute him, so he changed the subject and asked, "Can we take them apart?"
The reflection of the crystal chandelier scattered in his eyes, shining brighter than the stars in the dome. He spoke his request cautiously, like a puppy waiting for its master's command, afraid of bumping or hurting a precious thing.
Shen Mengqing nodded slightly: "Open it and take a look."
The gift bag was large. Yu Xin reached inside and took out a box. The packaging was transparent on all four sides, and inside was a beautiful F1 racing car model.
“I remember the car you drove at the racetrack last time was blue, so I picked a blue racing car model this time too.”
Shen Mengqing saw Yu Xin looking down at the gift in his hand, his long eyelashes obscuring the emotions in his eyes, making them indistinct.
"Do you like it?" she asked.
Since it's a birthday gift, people will inevitably care about the birthday person's attitude towards it.
Yu Xin suddenly raised his head, his eyes becoming deep and heavy as he stared intently at the person opposite him.
“Shen Mengqing, I…”
For some reason, when faced with that burning gaze, Shen Mengqing unconsciously covered his mouth.
His expression was so unbearable that she subconsciously didn't want to hear what he was about to say.
Whether it's good or bad.
"If you like it, that's fine. I'm leaving now."
Shen Mengqing slung her bag over her shoulder and started walking towards the door, but Yu Xin took a long stride and blocked her way.
His expression turned cold again as he stared at her: "What are you afraid of?"
Shen Mengqing raised her chin: "I'm not afraid, I should go home."
“If you’re not afraid, then listen to me finish,” Yu Xin said stubbornly.
Provoked by him, Shen Mengqing also lost her temper and threw down her bag: "Yu Xin, I haven't even asked you if you deliberately called me here today."
"Yes, I admit it."
Unexpectedly, Yu Xin answered so quickly. Shen Mengqing had the illusion that she had fallen into a disadvantageous position. She looked at Yu Xin's eyes, which were filled with turbulent emotions. Her blood began to flow backward. Something in the darkness was about to break free of its shackles and burst out of its cage.
"good."
Shen Mengqing crossed his arms, resigned to his fate, and refused to be subservient in the slightest: "Then let me ask you, do you like me?"
She completely tore apart the thin, transparent barrier between them, dragging Yu Xin into her territory, and using the sharpest spear to corner him in a dark, encircled space, leaving him with nowhere to retreat.
Yu Xin showed no surprise. He gently placed the gift on the sofa and looked at Shen Mengqing with eyes that seemed to contain countless thoughts that transcended time, full and sincere.
“Yes,” Yu Xin said. “Shen Mengqing, I’ve been paying attention to you for a long time. At first, I just felt that you were very different and I would subconsciously pay attention to you.”
"Do you remember the night we first had sex? I smoked, and I spent half the night on your balcony in the cold wind. I thought a lot about it, and I even planned to tell you my true identity the next morning and try to start a relationship. But when you woke up, you said, 'Let's just stay like this.'"
"After that, I met Lin Xiangyang a few times, or Li Qinghe, who was on a blind date with you. I found that whenever I thought about them being able to stand openly by your side and develop emotional ties with you, I was so jealous that I was going crazy."
"I know I'm not good at expressing myself and often say hurtful things, but my love for you grows stronger every day, and that has never changed."
He poured out all his long-held thoughts in one breath, like a torrent of water released from a dam, every drop pouring out in an attempt to nourish Shen Mengqing, this beautiful flower, until she blossomed in his presence.
Yu Xin raised his hand, wanting to grab Shen Mengqing's hand, but Shen Mengqing stepped back and dodged it.
Shen Mengqing was frighteningly calm at this moment: "Let me think about it."
She frowned and parted her red lips slightly: "Yes, I can't deny that I have no feelings for you at all, but Yu Xin, have you ever thought that our relationship is too special?"
“Our previous relationship was based solely on desire, and I can’t trust such feelings. Secondly, you never mentioned your true identity when you were with me, and then you became the chairman of the company without saying a word.”
"Sometimes you make me feel like I've never truly been with you. You're always wearing a mask, and how can I entrust my heart and soul to someone who doesn't tell me everything?"
After hearing her words, Yu Xin took a few steps closer to her: "Every moment I spend with you is the real me. The me behind those identities is the fake one. Do you understand?"
Shen Mengqing retorted, "From my perspective, you have indeed hidden things from me."
Yu Xin's eyes flickered: "Fine, then let me ask you, you said our previous relationship was purely based on desire, but was that relationship devoid of any feelings, or did you have absolutely no feelings for me back then?"
“To me, you were already different from others during that period,” he said.
Shen Mengqing remained silent for a moment, then honestly said, "I can't explain it clearly."
"Shen Mengqing, it was my mistake to hide my identity from you, but my feelings for you are completely genuine."
Yu Xin placed her hand on her slender shoulder and said softly, "Perhaps your heart is also hiding something from you. I'll give you time to think it through, and I'll try my best to help you think it through, okay?"
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Author's note: The cards are out!
Xinzi's journey to win back his wife is long and arduous. [doge emoji]
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