Chapter Seven
"Hello, Mr. Liang, you wanted to see me?" Assistant Gao Yuan answered the phone.
"It's alright, you can go ahead with your work."
Liang Yuheng hung up the phone without saying a word.
He took the pale green cake out of the paper bag, tried a bite, and was surprised to find it delicious.
The sweetness of the green grapes neutralized the astringency of the matcha, and the cream was fragrant but not greasy. The taste was just as good as the desserts he had eaten in high-end restaurants before.
He recalled the kitchen utensils he had seen at Shi Qing's house last time, never expecting her cooking skills to be so good.
Liang Yuheng couldn't help but wonder if she was a good cook.
He took out his phone and, sure enough, saw a message Shi Qing had sent an hour earlier.
Shi Qing: [I made a cake this morning and brought you a slice on my way. I don't know if you like it. If you don't, I won't bring any more.]
Liang Yuheng's lips curled into a slight smile: "It's quite delicious."
Several minutes passed, but Shi Qing still hadn't replied.
Unbeknownst to him, Liang Yuheng had finished the entire cake.
He picked up the handwritten card, looked at the cartoon girl, and chuckled, "It does look quite like her."
Shi Qing saw the message sent by Liang Yuheng after class.
Shi Qing was especially happy to hear that he liked the cakes she made.
She'd been getting free food and supplies from Liang Yuheng for the past few days, and now she could finally do something in return.
Shi Qing smiled and said, "If you like it, I'll bring it to you again tomorrow."
Liang Yuheng had initially typed "No need," but quickly deleted it and rewrote it: "Okay."
Shi Qing asked, "Do you have any dietary restrictions? You can tell me."
Liang Yuheng: [No, it doesn't need to be too sweet.]
OK.
"Who is Qingqing chatting with so happily?" Qi Li asked, eating the cake Shi Qing had brought that morning.
Shi Qing casually replied, "A friend of mine."
Qi Li didn't ask any further questions, and praised with a smile, "Your cake is delicious! Your skills are amazing, you could open a shop when you get back."
Another girl joked, "Are you trying to fatten us up on purpose?"
The others laughed and said, "Exactly."
Shi Qing: "I'm not that vicious. Don't worry, you all have such great figures, you won't get fat no matter how much you eat."
Qi Li winked and said, "Qingqing, you're so skillful. Your future husband is so lucky."
"Haha, yes, Qingqing will definitely be a virtuous wife and loving mother!"
Shi Qing blushed: "Stop joking with me."
Qi Li leaned over and said, "Hey Qingqing, my sister-in-law has a younger brother who's still single. He's the same age as you, a programmer at a big company, and his salary is pretty good. How about I introduce you two to him?"
"No need, thank you, Sister Li," Shi Qing said somewhat embarrassedly. "Actually, I have a boyfriend."
She didn't mention that she was married, and everyone assumed she was single. They would be shocked if they suddenly heard that she was married.
Qi Li joked, "No wonder you were so happy just now. You were chatting with your boyfriend, weren't you?"
Shi Qing: "No, I have to go to class now."
Qi Li: "Look at you, you're even embarrassed now."
A group of people started laughing too.
Zhao Xiaoxue had just come out of class when she overheard their conversation. She wanted to eat the cake Shi Qing had made, but she was too embarrassed to take it.
She scoffed at Shi Qing's classroom: "So what if she has a boyfriend? It's not like anyone else does. What's there to brag about!"
"Exactly, that cake doesn't look appetizing. I don't know how much food coloring they put in it. I wouldn't dare eat it," Wang Senran said disdainfully.
"Hello, Coach," Feng Ningning greeted shyly.
She specially bought Shi Qing a Starbucks cup and some fruit slices.
Shi Qing has never liked accepting things from students, so she declined, saying, "Ningning, you don't need to buy me anything next time. Our shop has a rule that we can't accept things from customers without permission."
Feng Ningning laughed and said, "It's okay. My friend works with other coaches and gives them even more things. You never want anything I offer you. This time it's just a little drink. I'll be unhappy if you don't take it."
Shi Qing pursed her lips: "Okay, this won't happen again."
"Okay, okay. Coach, I promise I won't eat random things anymore. Can I take pictures of my meals and check in for you every day?" Feng Ningning really liked Shi Qing. She felt that Shi Qing was not only capable but also easy to get along with. She was the most comfortable coach she had ever worked with since enrolling in her courses.
Although she did not reach the weight target set by Shi Qing, this was the first time she had lost weight so quickly, and she was already very satisfied.
Yesterday, she felt embarrassed after seeing that Shi Qing had liked her post. She thought Shi Qing would be angry, but Shi Qing didn't blame her.
Feng Ningning still wants to continue training at this institution and doesn't want to change coaches.
Shi Qingwen said gently, "Sure, it's not that you can't eat good food, but you can't eat it every meal. It's okay to relax occasionally. You can only stick to it if you enjoy practicing."
Feng Ningning nodded: "You're right, I'll definitely practice hard with you from now on."
Shi Qing: "Okay, we'll add some chest and back strength exercises for you today to improve your posture so you'll look even better in your wedding photos."
"Okay, coach, I believe in you."
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For the next week, Liang Yuheng received cakes made by Shi Qing at the same time every day. They were bayberry, lychee, and cherry flavored. In addition to the different flavors, the contents of the little cards were also different every day, but they would make people feel happy after seeing them.
That evening, Zhou Han complained to Shi Qing that she had gained several pounds from being fed so much.
Shi Qing realized that her colleagues seemed to be getting tired of the food, so she decided to stop making it for the time being.
The next day, Liang Yuheng rushed back to his office after the meeting, wondering on the way back what flavor of cake Shi Qing would bring him that day.
However, when he arrived at the office, he didn't see any dessert on the table, so he specifically asked his assistant, Gao Yuan, about it.
Gao Yuan hurried over from his assistant's office: "President Liang, the front desk said they didn't receive the cake today, and I just called to confirm again."
Liang Yuheng nodded slightly: "I understand."
Gao Yuan: "How about I go downstairs to the cake shop and buy you some?"
Liang Yuheng waved his hand: "No need, you can go back first."
"Okay, Mr. Liang."
Looking at the cards he had collected, Liang Yuheng felt a strange emptiness in his heart.
He took out his phone, intending to send a message to Shi Qing, but after staring at the text box for a long time, he still couldn't think of what to say. In the end, he only typed a few words.
After class, Shi Qing was surprised to receive a message from Liang Yuheng.
Liang Yuheng: [Is class over?]
Shi Qing: [Just finished class, what's up?]
Liang Yuheng: [What time do you take a lunch break? Are you free to have lunch together?]
Shi Qing: [My schedule isn't fixed. Sometimes I have appointments with clients around noon. Today it's until 1 PM, and I can only take a one-hour break in between. You should be at work by now, right?]
Liang Yuheng glanced at his schedule and confirmed he had an appointment with a client: "Let's reschedule then."
Shi Qing couldn't understand why Liang Yuheng wanted to have dinner with her, so she asked, "Did you want to see me? Is there something you need?"
Liang Yuheng: [I'm planning to discuss with you when to go to my mom's.]
Is this Sunday okay? If it's any other time, I'll reschedule the class.
Let's do it on Sunday.
Okay, I won't bother you any longer. My guest has arrived, so I'll go to class now.
【good. 】
Liang Yuheng then asked Zhou Han for Shi Qing's clothing size.
Zhou Han quickly replied: 【Yo yo, cousin, you've finally figured it out! I can not only tell you the size, but I also know Shi Qing's preferences, I can tell you everything, but what kind of reward are you going to give me?】
Liang Yuheng: [What do you want?]
Zhou Han made an outrageous demand: "Look how embarrassing this is! Didn't you just develop a cluster of seaside villas? How about giving me one? I'd like to spend a few days by the sea."
Liang Yuheng: [Okay, but your conditions aren't good enough.]
Zhou Han: [There are so many guys pursuing Qingqing. I even heard last time that one of her childhood friends is coming back from Shanghai to pursue his PhD. If you gave me a villa, maybe I could find out something?]
【make a deal. 】
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At 9:30 p.m., Liang Yuheng finished his workday and got into his car. He said to his driver, Xiao Zhao, "We're going to Hengxin's area today."
"Are you going to pick up your wife?" Xiao Zhao, who already knew Shi Qing, asked casually.
Liang Yuheng said calmly, "No, this is the road back from here on out."
Hengxin Shopping Mall is not far from the company, but because there is a lot of traffic in the mall area, Xiao Zhao usually doesn't go that way.
"Okay." Zhao Fei didn't want to make any assumptions.
On the way to Hengxin, Zhao Fei deliberately slowed down and glanced out the window.
I didn't see Shi Qing at the subway station.
Liang Yuheng withdrew his gaze, leaned back in the car, and began to close his eyes to rest.
For some reason, he had a strange feeling in his heart.
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Shi Qing had a student's class canceled at the last minute tonight, so she went home a little earlier than usual.
When she returned home, she was surprised to find her room filled with many exquisite boxes.
Shi Qing carefully opened the package and saw various designer clothes, bags, and accessories. These brands were available in the mall where their store was located, and each item was very expensive.
Without even guessing, it's obvious that it was a gift from Liang Yuheng.
Shi Qing sent him a message asking if it was convenient for him to answer the phone, and Liang Yuheng called back soon after.
Shi Qing asked softly, "Did you buy the things in my house?"
"Yes, take a look and see if you like it."
"They are all beautiful, but too expensive, I can't accept them."
“Take it. Aren’t you going to see my mom on Sunday?” Liang Yuheng’s tone was calm but left no room for argument.
Shi Qing instantly understood why Liang Yuheng had given her such an expensive gift; it was because her clothes were indeed too ordinary.
"Alright then, thank you anyway." Shi Qing felt a little more at ease.
Liang Yuheng chuckled: "You're welcome. Besides, I ate so much of your cake."
"It's not much money. The money for all this stuff could buy more cakes than you could eat in a year." Shi Qing knew he was joking, and the corners of her mouth twitched slightly.
"no the same."
Shi Qing's eyes widened slightly: "What?"
"Your cakes are the kind you can't buy anywhere else."
Shi Qing felt as if something had struck her heart.
Liang Yuheng: "If you feel bad about it, just consider it payment for future cakes."
Shi Qing was amused: "If you like it, I'll make it for you every day."
After Shi Qing finished speaking, she immediately felt that her words seemed a bit ambiguous.
She was just about to explain when she heard Liang Yuheng say something.
"like."
Liang Yuheng's voice is deep and magnetic.
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