Chapter 199 What is our relationship?
"Don't worry, from now on, I will report to you in advance without you having to ask."
A gentle smile that was too prominent appeared on Chen Xingzhi's cold face. After knowing each other for so many years, this was the first time that Ren Limeng saw Chen Xingzhi smile so brightly. Even if she was peeking at Chen Xingzhi through the mirror, Ren Limeng could truly feel that there was more happiness in his eyes besides the sincerity at this moment, just like the clear lake surface rippling with spring water, with soft ripples.
This happiness is undoubtedly because of her.
Ren Limeng silently suppressed her smirk, restraining the slight curve of her lips. As if she suddenly remembered something, she paused in washing her hands and subconsciously glanced at the bathroom door.
"Don't worry, I asked Xiao Yang to watch outside. There should be no one in the bathroom. Tell everyone that they are repairing it."
Chen Xingzhi guessed what she was worried about. Ren Limeng was startled and looked up subconsciously. Before she could turn her head to look at Chen Xingzhi, her gaze had already met Chen Xingzhi's smiling eyes through the mirror. Chen Xingzhi's voice was as clear as usual, but it carried a reassuring magic.
Ren Limeng suddenly avoided Chen Xingzhi's sight. She gently turned off the faucet. Chen Xingzhi had already pulled out the paper towel on the other side and handed it directly to Ren Limeng.
"Brother Xingzhi, what is our relationship? Why did you have to report it to me in advance?"
Ren Limeng stretched out her wet right hand and slowly took the paper towel. When she put her hand back, she felt resistance on her palm. Ren Limeng slowly raised her head, blinked with an indecipherable expression, and tilted her head to look at Chen Xingzhi on the other side who had not let go of the paper.
This is not a suitable occasion, nor a suitable time, but matters of the heart are sometimes so overbearing and unreasonable.
Even someone as calm as her couldn't help but want to raise the corners of her mouth when she saw Shen Xingzhi's mouth curling up uncontrollably. Even if the muscles on her face could barely restrain it, the gradually accelerating heartbeat in her heart would not lie.
After all these years, she still couldn't resist Shen Xingzhi's brilliant smile.
These days after the reunion, every time she saw the deep eyebrows and eyes on Shen Xingzhi's cold face, Ren Limeng couldn't help but sigh that time had tempered and changed her and Shen Xingzhi. After the years passed, they were no longer as pure and clear as they were in college. This was a normal step as a mature person in society, but it was a bit regrettable.
But at this moment, clearly in front of the narrow washbasin, Ren Limeng was already subconsciously in a trance just by looking into the pair of smiling eyes in the mirror of Chen Xingzhi. For a moment, it was as if she had traveled through time and returned to the freshman party when she entered college, when she first met Chen Xingzhi - at that time, Chen Xingzhi was her handsome senior and the host who was the focus of everyone's attention.
The atmosphere on the playground was lively and noisy. Through the layers of people, Ren Limeng happened to make eye contact with the host on the big screen of the evening party. The casual glance made her remember it for a long time. Even though she knew that the host was looking at all the younger students at that time, Ren Limeng still subconsciously held her breath and was instantly confused.
Frankly speaking, she still hasn't forgotten those clear and gentle smiling eyes. On that cold face, they were still so harmonious and warm that made people's heart beat faster.
Perhaps, her wish was finally fulfilled. The owner of these warm smiling eyes finally looked only at her, just like he had done countless times in his dreams at midnight.
Although she is no longer at the age where she only wants love, Ren Limeng is still very happy in her heart.
Just like when she stood in front of Shen Xingzhi, her eyes curved with a smile when she suddenly asked a question. The direct question had no roundabout temptations and also put aside all the pros and cons.
She didn't want to test him anymore, nor did she want to think about whether her words and actions at this moment were impulsive. Apart from the so-called adult weighing of pros and cons, Ren Limeng wanted to follow her inner voice for once. She chose to speak at this time only for her own happiness.
"Shen Xingzhi..."
Ren Limeng wanted to continue talking. She looked at Shen Xingzhi with sparkling eyes, ready to ask herself and answer the question about the relationship between them. Suddenly, she seemed to make an invitation of love without hesitation, and became a man and woman in a relationship where they had to report everything to each other.
Unexpectedly, Shen Xingzhi spoke first, as if he was very afraid of Ren Limeng's ambiguous attitude these days. Shen Xingzhi's voice was firm and serious, leaving no room for Ren Limeng to "quibble".
"Oh? Our relationship... Li Meng, then I won't explain to you why I chose Fan Xinran."
Shen Xingzhi's tone seemed calm and casual, but his deep, burning eyes and his palms that refused to let go of the paper towels revealed his true emotions all the time.
He was betting that she cared about him, that she would be as childishly jealous as he was.
In the quiet bathroom, the air was suddenly filled with a subtle atmosphere. Ren Limeng looked at Shen Xingzhi and suddenly couldn't help but smile, and said slowly, "I don't care."
I'm sorry, but she really couldn't help but be so stubborn at this moment. Looking at Shen Xingzhi who was pretending to be indifferent, she really couldn't help but tease him.
As she expected, Shen Xingzhi's eyes suddenly darkened when he heard her light answer. He lowered his eyes and looked at the paper towel that Ren Limeng had broken free from and was slowly wiping with. His thin lips were pressed into a straight line, his jaw line was tense, and his throat rolled slightly.
Chen Xingzhi looked at his clenched fists, and just as he put on a self-deprecating smile, he suddenly heard Ren Limeng's long-lost lively voice beside his ear.
“I only care about our relationship now, Shen Xingzhi, be my boyfriend!”
Chen Xingzhi's fingertips trembled slightly, and his lowered eyes suddenly raised up, with a look of astonishment that he could not hide in time. Ripples suddenly appeared in his clear eyes as deep as a pool. He opened his lips slightly, as if he wanted to ask something, but he did not speak for a long time as if he was speechless.
There was an imperceptible caution in Shen Xingzhi's confused and expectant eyes. He took a deep breath and was finally about to speak, but was suddenly greeted with a hug.
Ren Limeng suddenly turned sideways, facing Chen Xingzhi, slowly stood on tiptoe, and gently hugged him, as if this could make him truly feel the reality and warmth of the moment, which was the feeling they conveyed to each other.
"If you don't refuse, I'll take it as your consent, Senior. We've been stumbling along for so many years, and you've already confessed your feelings to me. You can't just deny it! If you dare to push me away now, I'll immediately open the door and go to the camera to cry about how our top star, Shen, abandoned me after having an affair with me..."
Wife and children.
Ren Limeng deliberately wanted to ease the inexplicably heavy atmosphere at the moment as Shen Xingzhi was at a loss and silent. Before she could finish her cunning nonsense, Shen Xingzhi had already stretched out his arms and held her tightly in his arms.
A firm force like an iron clamp surrounded her, pressing Ren Limeng completely against Shen Xingzhi's chest. As she breathed rapidly, she could almost hear his confused heartbeat.
Chen Xingzhi said nothing. He buried his head deeply in the crook of Ren Limeng's neck. The tip of his tall nose rubbed against Ren Limeng's smooth skin, which made him feel slightly itchy. Chen Xingzhi closed his eyes, feeling every inch of warmth between their skins, as if time had slowly stopped at this moment.
"I do. I... of course I am willing. Li Meng, thank you..."
After a long time, Shen Xingzhi's hoarse voice finally sounded softly beside Ren Limeng's ears. The trembling voice, as if he didn't know where to start, tried to cover up all his thoughts at the moment.
Ren Limeng raised her head, and finally only a bright smile remained on her face. She wanted to push Shen Xingzhi away, look into his eyes and express her sincerity and determination again. She was impulsive at the moment, but it was also well thought out. They were able to go around and around across time and hug each other. In fact, her eyes were slightly red at this time.
But she had just raised her hands and had not yet exerted any strength when Shen Xingzhi quickly grabbed them in his hands and was unwilling to let go.
Ren Limeng was stunned for a moment, then suddenly lowered her eyes. She hugged Shen Xingzhi back even harder, allowing him to fully feel her presence.
"Brother Xingzhi, let's go back quickly. It's getting late. Let's go to the bathroom for a while. Otherwise, we won't be able to explain it later."
After an unknown amount of time, Ren Limeng finally put away all the complexity on her face and spoke with a smile. She held Chen Xingzhi's hand tightly with her right hand, and only slowly separated it when they walked out of the bathroom.
Ren Limeng returned to the VIP room alone first. When she came back, Guan He's team had already left. Only her team and the rest of Shen Xingzhi's team were left in the VIP room. Everyone was in a corner and did not disturb each other.
"Li Meng, you're back late. When Guan He left just now, he was really sorry that he didn't see you again. He specifically asked us to tell you that training is important, but you must take care of your health."
Li Qingzi spoke in a gentle tone, her eyes falling on Ren Limeng with some regret, and then turned around. She seemed to speak casually, secretly regretting in her heart that Shen Xingzhi was not in the VIP room at the moment, otherwise there would be another good show.
This was not her intention to cause trouble. Guan He had given such instructions before leaving, and the entire VIP room heard it clearly. Moreover, after hearing Guan He's caring instructions, even Shen Xingzhi would not have the time to care whether she was deliberately causing trouble at this moment.
"Sister Qingzi, is there any misunderstanding between us... I thought we got along well for a while."
Ren Limeng stared at Li Qingzi in silence for a long time. The calm expression she had deliberately maintained since entering the VIP room was finally tinged with a hint of feigned sadness. She lowered her head and spoke in a low voice, "Why have you been harping on the relationship between me and Brother Guan He from just now until now? It's as if... you hope that there will be some kind of relationship between us."
Ren Limeng tried hard to recall the things that had wronged her over the years, from the resentment of having many interviews and hosting opportunities snatched away by people with connections at the last minute, to the PUA words of the leaders who were blind to her efforts and still urged her to work harder during the annual awards ceremony.
Finally, her eyes became red again, this time not because of her feelings about time, but because of her brewing emotions that led her to directly question Li Qingzi.
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