Maximize Interest, My Money Grows Infinitely-Chapter 216 - 175: Can I Call You Brother Cheng Now?_2

She paused, her gaze revealing a touch of admiration, "I like your integrity, your kindness, your sense of responsibility, and your wisdom."

"You care for me, look after me, and protect me just like a father would."

Mei Xiang’s eyes turned slightly red as she spoke, but she fought back the tears and did not let them fall,

"Perhaps you’re not a perfect person, but in my heart, you are someone worth liking, worth protecting."

She bowed again, "So, please go out with me! Mr. Chen!"

Mei Xiang looked at the shiny leather shoes before her, her heart lifting to her throat.

Time seemed to stand still, with only their shadows dancing in the last afterglow of the summer day.

After a long while, she heard a gentle sigh; in that voice, there seemed to be a hint of helplessness, and also a bit of indulgence.

When her gaze refocused, she saw those broad hands in front of her, blocking the sight of the shoes.

Mei Xiang’s heartbeat was about to burst from her chest.

Those hands extended towards her, then gently took her delicate hand.

"Fool..."

Mei Xiang suddenly looked up, met with Chen Cheng’s warm smile, and threw herself into the man’s arms.

"Thank you, Mr. Chen..."

She pressed her cheek tightly against his chest, listening to his steady heartbeat, feeling his warm temperature, a sense of security and happiness she had never felt before enveloped her instantly.

Chen Cheng gently stroked Mei Xiang’s back, watching the sunset on the horizon, feeling her in his arms.

Not far away, Xia Yubing and Tong Jialu, who hadn’t seen Chen Cheng return, watched the two in front of the Grand Shrine in silence.

"Sister... Brother Cheng, he..."

Tong Jialu hesitated to speak, unsure of what to say at this moment.

Xia Yubing felt the same.

In their eyes, there was both surprise and a sense of understanding.

The "two-day love experience card" allowed them to find the feeling of true love, but when they saw Chen Cheng and Hoshino Mei Xiang embracing, everything returned to reality.

"I’m kind of envious of her," Xia Yubing whispered.

Tong Jialu felt the same way and said, "If our start with Brother Cheng wasn’t because of that incident... would we..."

She turned to look at Xia Yubing, only to see that her normally cool demeanor was already showing reddened eyes.

"Sister, you..."

Xia Yubing quickly wiped away the unshed tears.

She sighed in relief, "It was all just wishful thinking on my part."

Tong Jialu took Xia Yubing’s hand, pouting, "Sometimes I also think, if Brother Cheng was just my boyfriend, that would be nice."

"You dare to dream bigger than I do."

Xia Yubing gave a wry smile, "Let’s go."

Tong Jialu looked towards Chen Cheng not far away, her heart stirred, "Sister!"

"What’s wrong?"

"We seem to have forgotten something!"

"What?"

Tong Jialu said with a smile, "Mei Xiang won’t go back to her country! She has a company here!"

Xia Yubing’s frown relaxed considerably, "Right! How could I have forgotten that!"

"So it means..."

Xia Yubing raised her hand to interrupt, "No, what if Chen Cheng brings her back to our country?"

"Is there a possibility..." Tong Jialu’s confidence faded.

Xia Yubing was even less certain about Chen Cheng’s temperament, "Fifty percent chance, maybe?"

"I don’t know..."

They walked towards the parking lot, turning back every three steps, the sudden arrival of Hoshino Mei Xiang interrupting the sweet journey in their hearts.

On the other side, Chen Cheng let go of Mei Xiang.

He looked into her eyes and said, "When you’re ready with the company matters, let me know."

Mei Xiang nodded, holding Chen Cheng’s hand, "I understand."

She looked into his warm eyes, "Can I call you Brother Cheng then?"

"Sister Xiao Er calls you Xiao Cheng, Aunt Wen calls you Mr. Chen..." Mei Xiang cautiously said, "I’ve heard them call you Brother Cheng..."

"Whatever you like, any name will do," Chen Cheng said.

Mei Xiang’s face blossomed into a radiant smile, "Brother Cheng!"

"Mhm."

Mei Xiang leapt up excitedly, her mature attire finally revealing the cuteness that a girl her age should display.

Chen Cheng rubbed her little head, "Go back and get ready."

"Hi~" Mei Xiang obediently agreed: "The 8% you want, will definitely be prepared."

Chen Cheng thought for a moment, then said: "How about, 8.7%?"

"What?" Mei Xiang was stunned.

"The extra part, I’ll pay for it," Chen Cheng said frankly: "Plus the excess from yesterday, you give it to your stepmother as agreed."

He paused, "Of course, this is just a suggestion."

Mei Xiang finally understood Chen Cheng’s intention and she nodded slightly, "I need to go back and discuss this with them."

"Of course," Chen Cheng said with a smile: "Waiting for your good news."

Once again he extended his hand, Mei Xiang smiled and took it, and the two of them walked on the path, looking very much like a couple in love.

By the time they reached the parking lot, Chen Cheng had already seen the Toyota with the window halfway down.

He escorted Mei Xiang to the front of the Mercedes and stopped.

"Send me a message when you get home," he asked with a smile.

Mei Xiang waved her hand, signaling Chen Cheng to come closer.

Chen Cheng leaned forward.

Mwah~

Mei Xiang tilted her head, tugging at Chen Cheng’s clothes, "Brother Cheng, remember to miss me."

After that, she let go of her hand and slipped into the car.

Chen Cheng watched the Mercedes slowly drive away, while Xia Yubing and Tong Jialu in the Toyota witnessed the whole scene, their moods becoming increasingly complex.

"Sis! Do you think Brother Cheng might really start liking Mei Xiang?"

Tong Jialu couldn’t help but turn around from the passenger seat, "Such a soft, cute, and adorable Japanese girl, any man would be moved, right?"

Xia Yubing also gripped the hem of her dress, she bit her lips and said: "I don’t know..."

"Then we..."

Tong Jialu hadn’t finished speaking when Chen Cheng pulled open the back door of the car.

Keenly sensing the low atmosphere inside the car, he sat down, "You saw it all?"

Both Xia Yubing and Tong Jialu silently nodded.

"It’s nothing, just had a simple exchange," he leaned back in his seat, "The two of you don’t need to worry, it’s not as complicated as you think."

Tong Jialu pursed her lips, she asked cautiously: "Brother Cheng, will you bring Mei Xiang back to the country?"

Chen Cheng: "Bring her back to the country? Why should I bring her back?"

Xia Yubing felt a secret joy upon hearing this.

"She has her own life, her own goals to strive for," Chen Cheng asked again: "Why would I bring her back to the country, to do what exactly?"

Both girls were stunned.

Chen Cheng was right, Hoshino Mei Xiang was different from them, she was the heir to Xingye Products, a future female entrepreneur.

But upon further thought, they seemed only like accessories to Chen Cheng, summoned and dismissed at his will.

From the girls’ despondent looks, Chen Cheng sensed something was off.

He wrapped his arm around Xia Yubing who was beside him, saying: "You two just need to be obedient, understand your position, and I won’t treat you poorly."

Xia Yubing sensibly leaned on Chen Cheng’s shoulder, "I have never thought about these things..."

Tong Jialu’s eyes rolled, "Brother Cheng, I tattle on my cousin for lying! You need to punish her properly!"

"Where did I?!"

Tong Jialu hopped from the passenger seat directly to the back and snuggled into Chen Cheng’s embrace, "She just got jealous when she saw you embracing Miss Mei Xiang!"

The two sisters always managed to bring different experiences to Chen Cheng.

Holding Tong Jialu, Chen Cheng looked at Xia Yubing beside him, "Is that true?"

Xia Yubing turned her head with a hint of jealousy-filled annoyance, "Anyone who loves you would be jealous after seeing that just now, okay?"

Chen Cheng turned Xia Yubing’s lifted chin towards him, looking into her eyes, "Say it again."

Xia Yubing, with an intense look in her eyes and a slightly trembling voice, said: "Anyone who loves you would be jealous after seeing that just now."

"Shorter."

Xia Yubing mustered her courage, "I love you, husband."

Mmm mmm mmm~

Tong Jialu frowning and watching the intimate interaction between Chen Cheng and Xia Yubing, clamored: "Brother Cheng! I love you too, I want in!"

Unexpectedly, Chen Cheng stretched out his hand to block the face that was about to move closer, focusing on Xia Yubing.

Tong Jialu grew anxious and frustrated, "Brother Cheng, you’re being biased!"

Xia Yubing, embracing Chen Cheng’s neck, gently closed her eyes, her perky lashes trembling.

Chen Cheng patted the driver’s seat, and Chen Donghai immediately got the message.

He started the car and headed towards the hotel.