But after hesitating for a moment, she said, "Miss Cha Meiling comes from a prestigious family and has been pampered since childhood. It's normal that she doesn't like these street snacks. Just like some people like durian and some people like strawberries, it's just a matter of different tastes. We can't say that Miss Cha is not a good fiancée because of this."
"Besides, she was only eighteen years old at the time, still an innocent and naive girl, so it's understandable that she had a bit of a spoiled princess attitude."
Ning Bingyu looked at her with amusement: "You're quite good at speaking up for her."
Chu Hongyu shook her head and said slowly, "Although I don't particularly like Miss Cha, I'm just stating the facts and not trying to slander her. She seems to be a very qualified matriarch of a wealthy family."
They were both equally bad. She still remembered how shocked she was when she heard Ning Bingyu say that he hadn't stopped Cha Meiling from sleeping with other men in England.
Ning Bingyu wiped his lips with a handkerchief; the light cast a shadow on his high, straight nose, obscuring his expression.
“I know that. Cha Meiling is an excellent choice for a matriarch. She is well-educated, reasonable, and has excellent social skills. So, since she came with me, I have never said a harsh word to her, except... except when we broke up.”
He paused, then smiled enigmatically: "However, my ex-fiancée always seemed to find me too gentle."
Upon hearing this, Chu Hongyu couldn't help but twitch her lips: "Yes, you've saved your harsh words for us lowly laborers."
The two chatted casually, and the atmosphere became much more relaxed.
Ning Bingyu chatted with her about the history of the shop, the street, and the Hong Kong government, occasionally catching glimpses of his neighbors laughing and joking.
As Chu Hongyu listened, she happily finished the plate of spring rolls. She felt that she couldn't quite understand the man in front of her.
What kind of person is he?
Is he a ruthless businessman? Or a gentle and considerate one?
Chu Hongyu didn't know, but at this moment she felt that her beautiful boss seemed unusually attractive on this night—
There's no longer that picture of him hanging from a streetlamp.
After the dishes were cleared away, Ning Bingyu glanced at his watch, put down his cup, and said, "It's getting late, I'll take you back to Repulse Bay."
He placed the money under the plate, got up, and left: "Let's go."
Chu Hongyu got up and followed Ning Bingyu toward the black Mercedes parked by the roadside.
Ning Bingyu opened the car door and got into the driver's seat, while Chu Hongyu subconsciously walked to the back seat and got into the passenger seat.
"Assistant Chu, it seems you're planning to become my boss?" Ning Bingyu's impolite voice came from the driver's seat.
Chu Hongyu was taken aback and looked ahead in confusion: "What does Young Master mean by this?"
Why is he suddenly acting so strangely?
Ning Bingyu looked at her in the rearview mirror, his tone cool: "If not, what's the meaning of sitting in the back seat? Do you think I'm your personal driver?"
Chu Hongyu then realized what was happening, and her face flushed with embarrassment.
In mainland China, even bank managers like her father mostly commute to get off work by bicycle or bus; they would never have the opportunity to ride in a car.
During her time at the Hong Kong government, she simply sat wherever there was an empty seat on the bus, never giving a thought to these complicated details.
She quickly got out of the back seat and into the passenger seat, apologizing as she fastened her seatbelt: "I'm sorry, young master, it was my oversight."
Ning Bingyu gave a faint "hmm" and started the car: "You still have a lot to learn. Go get a driver's license when you have time."
Chu Hongyu's eyes lit up, and she readily agreed, "Okay, thank you, young master."
Driving—that was a highly skilled skill in the mainland at that time!
The thought of being able to drive freely through a metropolis like Hong Kong is exhilarating!
Ning Bingyu glanced at her: "The tuition fee will be recorded in your account and deducted from your salary."
Chu Hongyu felt as if a bucket of cold water had been poured over her, and felt a pang of pain: "...Oh."
She thought it was part of her job and that the company would pay for her training, but she knew it wasn't going to work!
Ning Bingyu looked at her cold, beautiful face, suppressing her displeasure, looking a little sulky and petty, but his mood inexplicably improved.
Ning Bingyu led Chu Hongyu away from the bustling stone-paved street and headed towards the villa in Repulse Bay.
It was almost 11 p.m. after they finished their late-night snack. Chu Hongyu had gotten up early today and was so tired that she fell asleep in the car without realizing it.
The car drove smoothly on the highway, and the light from the streetlights shone through the car window, casting dappled shadows on her face.
Looking at her peaceful and beautiful sleeping face in the rearview mirror, Ning Bingyu suddenly reached out and turned up the car's air conditioning temperature, then slowed down the car to avoid bumps as much as possible.
When they arrived at Repulse Bay, Chu Hongyu was already fast asleep, her long eyelashes casting shadows under her eyes, and her lips slightly upturned, like a child.
The car was parked in front of the villa.
Ning Bingyu turned to wake her, but when he looked at the dark circles under her eyes, he remembered that she had to familiarize herself with the finance department, assist Assistant Ye in advancing the mainland port project, and also take time every day to learn Cantonese. Her bedtime books were related to finance.
A few days ago, Ning Yuan lamented to him that Chu Hongyu only slept five hours a day.
He chuckled lightly: "They're certainly working hard enough."
Ning Bingyu unbuckled his seatbelt and patted Chu Hongyu on the shoulder—"Assistant Chu, wake up, we're here."
Chu Hongyu's eyelashes fluttered slightly, and she slowly opened her eyes. Still a little groggy from sleep, she subconsciously licked her lips: "Oh, coming right away... for a meeting..."
Ning Bingyu couldn't help but chuckle as he looked at her, teasing her, "Yeah, you fell asleep in the meeting and you were drooling."
Chu Hongyu was startled and hurriedly reached out to wipe her mouth, but found nothing. Sitting in the car, she realized she had been tricked and glared at him angrily.
With a dark expression, she reached for her seatbelt, but couldn't unbuckle it. Her fingers fumbled around the buckle, but she couldn't find the right spot.
Honestly, even the car isn't behaving properly!
Ning Bingyu chuckled as he watched her clumsy movements and reached out to help her: "Are you sleep-deprived?"
Chu Hongyu smelled the cologne on Ning Bingyu, mixed with a light cigar scent, which instantly reminded her of that night when Ning Bingyu kissed her while he was drunk...
Although he remembered nothing the next day, Chu Hongyu instinctively tried to unbuckle her seatbelt, saying, "No, no need, I can do it myself!!"
As a result of the grabbing, her lips accidentally touched Ning Bingyu's lips.
She froze on the spot.
The soft touch, with a hint of warmth, instantly spread between the two of them.
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