Maximize Interest, My Money Grows Infinitely-Chapter 6 - On the Bus

People do not truly share each other's joys and sorrows.

Chen Cheng, waiting outside the bank, watches the bustling crowd, his heart a tumultuous mix of emotions, indescribable as a bottle of assorted flavors overturned.

Just yesterday, he had been acutely aware of the coolness of human relations, finding borrowing money as difficult as reaching the heavens.

Yet, Xiao Meier's generous assistance caught him completely off guard—100,000 yuan, easily obtained, without interest, repayment requirements, or even an IOU.

Chen Cheng did some rough calculations, according to the rules of making money from money, compounding interest, he would be able to earn an outright profit of 330,000 yuan in just one month after the money hit his account.

Translated into an average daily wage, that would be a lofty income of 10,000 yuan per day!

Even Chen Cheng himself was shocked by this crude method of calculating compound interest.

"Xiao Cheng, the money has been transferred; check later if it has been deposited."

Xiao Meier's voice interrupted his thoughts.

She walked out of the bank, a small bag slung over her shoulder, its metallic strap gleaming in the sunlight, standing out against her plain black tee, creating a vivid O/O shape.

"You've been a great help, Sister Meier," Chen Cheng offered her a bottle of water.

Xiao Meier took the water, "You're too polite. Your grandpa was so good to me, it's only right for me to look after you on his behalf. He used his connections to help me get my license. When troublemakers came calling, he'd quell them with just a glance."

She paused, then added, "So you see, you don't need to thank me."

"I'll repay you as soon as I can," Chen Cheng said again.

"No hurry, take your time earning the money."

Chen Cheng asked jokingly, "What if I can't pay it back?"

"That would mean you've really hit a rough patch," Xiao Meier leaned forward, resting her hand on his shoulder, "If you truly can't repay it, then come to me; I'll take care of you for life."

Chen Cheng laughed heartily, "Sister Meier, I'll remember what you said. But what if I become rich? Then I can't come anymore?"

"If you become rich, I'd be thrilled for you!" Xiao Meier's eyes crinkled with her smile, shaking like the boughs of a blossoming tree.

A deep sense of gratitude surged in Chen Cheng's heart.

Xiao Meier's kindness to him went beyond what kinship offered; perhaps even relatives might find it difficult to match her generosity.

"However, you must remember one thing," Xiao Meier suddenly said seriously.

Chen Cheng replied earnestly, "I will always remember your kindness."

Xiao Meier shook her head with a smile, "Once you repay the money, make sure to get the IOU back. Settle your debts and then live a steady life; that's better than anything else!"

"Alright. I've got it."

"Are you going there right after this?" Xiao Meier asked, sipping her water.

Chen Cheng pondered for a moment, "I should first go to my rental place and move my stuff out."

"You're letting her and her daughter have the apartment?"

Chen Cheng's eyebrows lifted, "The lease expires tomorrow. Now that we've broken up, I see no point in renewing it."

Xiao Meier gave a thumbs up, "Well done! I always knew you were clever since you were little, Xiao Cheng; you certainly won't let yourself be taken advantage of!"

Turning her head, she wondered, "What about the security deposit?"

"After I collect my things, I'll message the landlord to inspect the apartment, then get my deposit back." A cunning glint flashed in Chen Cheng's eyes, "This advantage, definitely cannot let Zhang Qianqian take the slightest bit more!"

Hearing this, Xiao Meier's laughter grew even brighter, "And here I thought you were always Mr. Nice Guy!"

"Hey, it's not bad to be a rascal once in a while, right?"

"That's hardly rascally behavior," Xiao Meier gave Chen Cheng a playful glare.

"Then what am I?"

Xiao Meier took two steps back, looked Zhang Qianqian up and down, and teased, "Dressed so prim and proper, speaking so elegantly. I bet you're nothing but a beast in sheep's clothing!"

"Hahaha, what if I turn into a beastman when I see the moonlight, then what?"

Xiao Meier made a scissor gesture with her hand, "Snip snip!"

Chen Cheng feigned shock, "Isn't that a bit too harsh?"

Xiao Meier's eyes sparkled, casting a gentle water-like tenderness around Chen Cheng, "Just kidding, how could I bear to?"

She checked the time, "Enough teasing, let's go, I'll help you move."

"Ah? Meier-jie, how could I impose on you like this?"

"What's there to impose? You're a guy, probably not great at packing, right? What if you forget something? Wouldn't you have to go back again?"

Xiao Meier urged, "Come on, I'm here today to help you."

Chen Cheng took out his phone, "It's restricted driving day today, let's take a cab over."

"Why take a cab? It's just a few stops away. You're in debt now, you need to save where you can."

Xiao Meier thought for Chen Cheng, "We're empty-handed on the way there, but we can take a cab on the way back."

"But we can't just leg it, right?" Chen Cheng asked with a smile.

Xiao Meier pointed to the number 30 bus that had just arrived at the station, "See, there it is!"

After saying that, she twisted the cap on tightly and jogged towards the platform, "Hurry up, or we'll have to wait another 7 minutes for the next one!"

Chen Cheng couldn't refute and ran after her with a smile.

The bus was quite crowded, with Chen Cheng and Xiao Meier moving one in front of the other through the aisle.

Finally finding a spot to stand near the back door, the sudden start of the bus caused everyone to lurch backward instinctively.

Xiao Meier, with her petite frame and only 163 cm in height, found it somewhat difficult to reach the handrail.

With this jolt, she almost lost her balance.

Chen Cheng, quick as a flash, grabbed her arm and pulled gently, and in an instant, she was standing stably against him.

He could clearly feel the softness against his chest, as well as the faint breaths. Looking down, Xiao Meier's fair swan neck was already flushed with red.

Chen Cheng let go, patting his solid biceps, "Meier-jie, hold on here, it's steady."

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"Mhm."

Xiao Meier softly responded, but before she could hold onto him, another series of sudden decelerations came.

She swayed once again.

Chen Cheng didn't hesitate to wrap his arm around her slender waist.

Her curvy figure, accentuated by the tight jeans, pressed firmly against Chen Cheng.

In the gap between her slightly rolled-up T-shirt and the edge of her jeans, a swath of snow-white soft skin was exposed. Chen Cheng's thumb inadvertently slid over it, causing Xiao Meier's cheeks to turn as red as ripe apples, too embarrassed to even lift her gaze.

In this confined space, the atmosphere became decidedly ambiguous and awkward.

She tried to remain composed, but her body's reactions betrayed her.

Chen Cheng's heartbeat sped up involuntarily, feeling Xiao Meier trembling slightly against him.

"Does the driver have a cramp in his leg today? Why are the brakes so jerky?" Chen Cheng tried to keep his voice light, without letting go.

"I think so too, it's usually not like this..." Xiao Meier dared not breathe heavily, keeping her abdomen tight, completely lacking her usual carefree demeanor from the shop.

Feeling the heat from the hand on her back, she suddenly looked up at Chen Cheng, eyes flickering with complex emotions.

"What's wrong, Meier-jie?" Chen Cheng looked down at her.

Xiao Meier's brows furrowed, "Xiao Cheng, are you transforming?"