Chapter 17 Peppermint Juliet Ahhhhhh, my husband is so handsome!!!...
"You're moving back?" Jiang Shiyu's eyes darkened. "Are you not used to living here? Or is the food not to your liking?"
"No." Shen Cen found it strange that Jiang Shiyu reacted so strongly when he heard that she was planning to move out.
Actually, I couldn't be of much help at his house; the housekeeper was responsible for cooking and cleaning.
Jiang Shiyu realized that he had lost control and blurted out what he was thinking. He regained his usual calm and said indifferently, "Oh, I thought you were being mistreated by staying here with me."
“After all, we moved here in the first place to take care of your injury. It wouldn’t be appropriate for me to stay here once you’ve recovered.” Shen Cen closed the ointment and put it back in the first-aid kit. “However, it looks like it might take another two weeks.”
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With one day left until the deadline set by Guangyi, Shen Cen submitted the proposal.
She initially lacked inspiration for this game design. Being well-versed in history is one thing, but cleverly integrating historical background with the game's storyline proved to be a challenge.
But as luck would have it, the play that Jiang Shiyu took her to see on a whim gave her a lot of inspiration.
The day after reading it, she clarified her direction and spent more than a week polishing a good proposal.
Of course, staying at home writing project proposals is not boring.
Summer Echoes has been updated recently, adding new content. She drew quite a few cards of her favorite male protagonist, enthusiastically went through all the card stories, and experienced all the newly updated gameplay.
It must be said that although Koichi is not a company that specializes in making dating simulation games, this game, "Summer Echoes," is very well made, with delicate emotional descriptions and a strong sense of immersion.
Of course, she always chose times when Jiang Shiyu wasn't home when she played the dating simulation game during the day. However, Jiang Shiyu had been very busy with work these past few days, often having to be out all day.
Not satisfied with the gameplay in the game, Chen Cen often created alternate accounts to watch related videos and drawings made by others on various online platforms, enjoying it immensely every day.
On the day she submitted the proposal, she also received a text message from "Summer Echoes".
In a few days, "Summer Echoes" will be holding an offline exhibition. This exhibition will reveal some upcoming version updates and will also give away a lot of merchandise. Spaces are very limited. Wen Jie really wants to go, and Shen Cen also reserved two spots just to try his luck, and surprisingly, they got them!
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This offline exhibition was held on the third and fourth floors of the headquarters of Guangyi Technology Company. Shen Cen and Wen Jie arranged to meet at the entrance of Guangyi Building.
"Wow, baby, you look so beautiful today!" Wen Jie was so surprised when she saw Shen Cen that she took two steps back and then covered her mouth, unable to help but exclaim.
Today, Shen Cen is wearing a pink dress from a major international brand. This dress was one of the gifts Jiang Shiyu gave her for her birthday.
The short dress perfectly showcased her figure, while the pink color added a touch of naivety. In addition, Shen Cen had curled her hair today and wore an exquisite hair clip, making her look quite different from usual.
Despite hearing Wen Jie's praise, Shen Cen was still a little worried: "Wouldn't it be a little inappropriate for me to wear this pink?"
"Of course not! It's like it was made just for you! Ahhh, I've always said you look good in pink, but you didn't believe me before!"
"Really?" Shen Cen asked shyly, tugging at her skirt.
While picking out clothes from her closet today, she suddenly caught sight of the dress Jiang Shiyu had given her. Wen Jie had always encouraged her to try more vibrant colors, but she had always worried that they might not suit her. So, she was immediately drawn to this dress Jiang Shiyu had given her, but had never had the chance to try it on.
But to my surprise, the effect was unexpectedly good when I put them on.
The two entered the Guangyi Building and went to the third floor.
"Won't we run into someone we know?" Shen Cen asked Wen Jie in a low voice, worried.
"There are only thirty spots available this time, and gamers from all over the country can make reservations. It shouldn't be such a coincidence. And it doesn't matter if someone I know finds out. I'll just say I dragged you here."
Wen Jie knew that Shen Cen had always been embarrassed to tell others about her playing dating simulation games.
The event began with a preview of new content for the "Summer Echoes" version. After sitting down, Shen Cen looked around and, as expected, didn't see any familiar faces, which reassured him considerably.
Halfway through the exhibition, it was time for players to ask questions. The first few questions were quite ordinary, mainly about future game updates and related suggestions.
Until someone stood up.
"Hello? Can I ask you any questions?" It was a young girl dressed in exquisite Lolita fashion, who looked to be no more than twenty years old.
The female host smiled brightly and said, "Of course!"
The little girl continued to ask:
"I've seen online that the founder of Guangyi Technology had a crush on a girl for many years, and he drew inspiration from their memories to create this game, hoping to give them a happy ending in a parallel universe. Is this rumor true?"
Upon hearing this, the entire audience held their breath and focused their attention on the female host.
Shen Cen doesn't frequent the game forums for "Summer Echoes" much, but he has heard this claim before.
The host's response demonstrated high emotional intelligence: "Actually, the original intention behind creating 'Summer Echoes' was to allow all girls to feel loved and to have sweet and beautiful memories with their ideal boyfriend. This game is a gift for all girls. As for what you just mentioned..."
The host deliberately paused.
The others, their appetites piqued, eagerly asked, "How was it? How was it?"
The host continued, "It was indeed a major source of inspiration for our 'Summer Echoes.' Shh..."
"Wow!!!"
"It really was true!!"
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People couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, and some even asked, "Is the CEO of Guangyi Group dating the girl he likes?"
Host: "Help! I want to keep my job! I can't say any more!"
Everyone burst into laughter.
Shen Cen turned his head toward Wen Jie, his tone tinged with a hint of envy: "I thought this kind of plot only existed in novels."
"Yes, I never expected there would still be such a romantic in the 21st century," Wen Jie exclaimed in amazement.
In a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere, the event came to a close. Everyone headed to the fourth-floor exhibition hall to take photos and collect their souvenirs.
The fourth floor was filled with standees, posters, and dolls of the game's male protagonists. As soon as Wen Jie entered, she excitedly exclaimed, "Oh my god, my darling!! I'm going to love you forever, waaaaaah!"
She kept pressing the shutter button, as if she wanted to capture every detail of the place in the camera.
In contrast, Shen Cen was much calmer. She simply took out her phone and took pictures of several standees and posters of her favorite male leads.
In fact, she was just as excited as Wen Jie.
She had already mentally screamed countless times, "Ahhhhh, my husband is so handsome!!!"
However, she had to maintain a calm demeanor on the surface.
"Would you like me to take some photos of you and your husband together?" Wen Jie asked Shen Cen after she had taken enough photos herself.
Shen Cen remained silent, nodded, and then stood next to the male protagonist standee.
“Sweetie, smile!” Wen Jie said, her face peeking out from behind the camera.
Shen Cen widened the arc of his grin even further.
"Honey, think about it, aren't you happy to see so many handsome photos of him today?"
happy!
Chen Cen answered in his heart.
A sweet smile unconsciously appeared on her face, and Wen Jie quickly pressed the shutter, perfectly capturing that smile.
After visiting the exhibition hall, the two left the Guangyi Building.
Wen Jie fanned herself with her hand. "It's only a little past three o'clock. Shall we go somewhere to sit and have dinner later?"
Shen Cen wasn't hungry right now. "Okay, is there anywhere you'd like to go?"
Wen Jie thought for a moment, but had no idea what to do, so she took out her phone and prepared to search online.
Just then, Shen Cen saw a black Maybach drive out of the Guangyi underground parking garage.
The car instantly caught her attention, but it was driving very fast, and before she could even see the license plate, it had already disappeared.
"What are you looking at?" Wen Jie also looked in the direction Shen Cen was staring at, but saw nothing.
Shen Cen frowned: "Why do I think I... saw Jiang Shiyu's car?"
"Huh?" Wen Jie looked around. "Where?"
"That black Maybach that just came out of Guangyi's underground parking garage should be far away by now."
"Are you seeing things? How could Jiang Shiyu's car have come out of the Guangyi underground parking garage?"
"Am I seeing things?" Shen Cen was a little doubtful, but the car just now looked exactly like Jiang Shiyu's.
"Think about it, the president of Guangyi must be rich. Bentleys and Maybachs are standard equipment for them. It's probably just a coincidence that they have the same model."
At this point, Wen Jie suddenly thought of something and asked Shen Cen, "Speaking of which, your Jiang Shiyu doesn't own a bar, so how can he afford a Maybach? Does he have a mine at home?"
Shen Cen shook his head: "I don't know either, but I went to his grandma's house with him before, and it seemed like his family was quite well-off, so I guess so."
"That's true. Do you remember I told you before that Jiang Shiyu graduated from the Computer Science Department of Peking University? With such a high level of education, he still opened a bar. His family must be rich, and he probably does some small business on the side."
Wen Jie felt that everything made sense. Jiang Shiyu's every move revealed a sense of nobility and arrogance.
"I guess so." Shen Cen felt that something was off, but he couldn't quite put his finger on it.
However, since the two mentioned Jiang Shiyu, Wen Jie had an idea: "Why don't we go to Siji and order a drink and sit for a while?"
"Huh?" Shen Cen looked down at her pink dress. "How about another day..."
"Today! And think about it, Jiang Shiyu will be quite happy to see you wearing the birthday present he gave you."
"I don't think so..." Shen Cen's voice trailed off, but after thinking for a moment, he agreed to Wen Jie's suggestion.
A dozen minutes later, the two arrived at Siji. As soon as they entered, the familiar-looking waiter greeted them, "Hello, boss!"
Shen Cen subconsciously thought Jiang Shiyu was behind her, but when she turned around, there was no one there. Only then did she realize that the shop assistant was calling her.
"When did I become your boss?" Shen Cen asked with a smile, her eyes crinkling.
Shen Cen has a cool and aloof appearance. Even when he smiles, he gives people the feeling that he can only be admired from afar and cannot be approached.
Therefore, when faced with Shen Cen's question, the waiter avoided eye contact and said nervously, "The boss told us that Miss Shen is his wife, so Miss Shen is also the boss of Siji. From now on, we should call her that."
The smile in Shen Cen's eyes became even more pronounced. "Alright, I understand."
"Hey boss, you two can find a place to sit down. I'll bring you two new drinks."
The two found a two-person booth further inside and sat down.
Watching the deliveryman's departing figure, Wen Jie said, "Your Jiang Shiyu really can't hide anything! Look at the title 'Boss,' it's so cool! I think it sounds much more impressive than 'Boss Lady,' it just feels like..."
After a few seconds of pause, Wen Jie found a satisfactory way to phrase it: "It feels like he respects you first as an independent individual, and then as his wife. The title 'boss's wife' primarily reminds people of your identity as his wife."
Wen Jie's words were like a tongue twister, but Shen Cen understood them perfectly.
"Boss, this is a mint julip, it tastes very refreshing, you two should try it."
The young man interrupted their conversation. The two looked over and saw two metal glasses filled with liquor, each garnished with a mint leaf.
Thanks.
Shen Cen took the mint julip, and instantly the refreshing aroma of mint wafted over him.
After delivering the drinks, the deliveryman was about to leave when Shen Cen called him back and asked, "Where's your boss, Jiang?"
She had been at the bar for a while, but she hadn't seen either Jiang Shiyu or He Yan. The previous times she'd been to the bar, Jiang Shiyu was sometimes in his upstairs office, but He Yan was always in the bar area on the first floor.
However, the young man's expression was clearly off.
"Boss Jiang? He didn't come today..."
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Author's Note: Jiang Zemin's pseudonym is in danger!!
I wonder if tomorrow's chapter will be locked, haha [laughing and crying with face covered] Dear reviewer, please be wise!
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