Chapter 34

"Little brat, how long has it been since you last came to my house?" Zhong Chuhong pouted and hummed lightly.

Mother Zhong scolded her daughter with a stern face, saying, "Chengzi is doing something important now, unlike you who just loafs around all day. Go, make some tea for Chengzi!"

"Auntie, this is the New Year's gift for you, a small token of my appreciation, please don't refuse it."

"Chengzi, you're so thoughtful. Actually, just coming over would have been fine, no need to bring gifts!"

Zhong Chuhong pouted and made a face at Wu Cheng behind her mother's back, looking quite unwilling.

Mother Zhong took the gift and put it away in the storeroom. Wu Cheng then handed a few small gifts to the three Zhong family children and then went to stand next to Zhong Chuhong.

"Hey, Miss Red, are you really angry?" Wu Cheng lightly bumped her shoulder with his and said with a smile, "Miss Red, are there a lot of people pursuing you lately?"

"Yes! What are you going to do about it? There are many people chasing after me!" Zhong Chuhong said proudly.

Wu Cheng chuckled, "Not much! Anyway, you don't look at them!"

"Why not! Some of them are very handsome! Some of them are very rich!"

Wu Cheng boasted, "Being handsome can't be eaten, and being rich at home doesn't mean they are rich themselves! Besides, with me as a reference, if you still look at those ordinary people, it just means you have a problem with your taste."

"You're just boasting!" Zhong Chuhong pouted and said disdainfully, "Here's your tea!"

Wu Cheng smiled, took the teacup, and teased, "I'm really sorry for making it hard for you to find a boyfriend. I deeply regret the trouble I've caused you. Of course, if you're willing to be my girlfriend, I can consider it."

"Go to hell!" Zhong Chuhong kicked Wu Cheng directly.

Wu Cheng, holding the teacup, dodged and moved to the other end of the sofa, patting his chest with a scared look, but not spilling a single drop of tea from the cup.

"Girls should be gentle, or you won't be able to find a husband in the future."

"Mind your own business!" Zhong Chuhong gritted her teeth and glared at him. After a moment, she looked around and, seeing no one was disturbing them, came back to Wu Cheng, gritting her teeth and asked in a low voice, "Little brat, what's your relationship with that Miss Deng? Why are you so close in that photo?"

Wu Cheng looked at her and chuckled, making Zhong Chuhong chase after him in anger.

"Little brat, if you have the guts, don't run!"

"Miss, if you have the guts, don't chase!"

Wu Cheng called out to Mother Zhong in the room, "Auntie, I'm leaving!"

"Oh, Ah Hong, see Chengzi off."

"Got it! Little brat, if you run again, see how I deal with you!"

Hearing the two of them playing, Mother Zhong smiled, not at all bothered. She even thought that if they really got together, it would be even better!

She knew about Wu Cheng's ability to make money. In such a short time, not only did they start a clothing factory, but their living conditions also changed dramatically.

The two left the Zhong family, playing and joking all the way until they reached a deserted corner. Wu Cheng turned into an alley, deliberately slowing down a bit, and was caught by Zhong Chuhong, with his ear falling into the hands of the "Red Bandit."

"Miss, Lady Hero, spare me!" Wu Cheng raised his hands in surrender, then quietly placed his hand on her waist, leaning against the wall, looking at her levelly.

To be honest, in the past half year, Wu Cheng's height had almost caught up with hers. Before, he had to look up at her, but now he could look at her levelly.

"Little bandit, quickly confess, or this Lady Hero won't show mercy!"

"Confess what?" Wu Cheng looked at her innocently, "I haven't done anything bad!"

"Don't pretend to be pitiful, it won't work."

Wu Cheng looked up at the sky, thought for a moment, and said, "Oh, you mean Sister Zhi and Sister Jun! They are all my goddesses! Ah ah ah! Lighter, lighter... my ear is going to fall off!"

"Hmph! Serve you right, I'm going back, let me go!"

Zhong Chuhong struggled in Wu Cheng's arms, a bit angry.

Feeling her anger and struggle, Wu Cheng suddenly laughed and whispered, "In my heart, there is another goddess, do you know who it is?"

"What does it have to do with me!" She pouted and said disdainfully.

"Oh! I was going to tell you, she's called 'Miss Red.' Since you don't want to listen, forget it!" Wu Cheng sighed lightly, "Since you want to go back, I won't keep you. I was going to give you a gift, but since you hate me so much, you must hate the gift I would give you. I'll give it to other girls!"

Zhong Chuhong couldn't help but roll her eyes and said coyly, "How can you be so hateful!"

"I told you!" Wu Cheng chuckled, making her so angry that she started hitting his chest with her fists.

"Alright, no more fooling around, close your eyes, I have a gift for you! No peeking!"

Zhong Chuhong didn't understand but obediently closed her eyes.

Seeing her close her eyes, Wu Cheng leaned down to kiss her, but just as he was about to kiss her soft lips, his mouth was covered by a soft hand.

"Hmph! Little brat, trying to use such an old trick, showing your true colors!"

Wu Cheng took out a small gift box and looked at her innocently. When she let go of his mouth, he said, "I just wanted to give you a necklace, and I was going to put it on for you."

Wu Cheng firmly denied that he wanted to kiss her and took out the platinum necklace. The necklace had a spiral-shaped diamond ring, which he designed himself. The back of the ring had a name pattern made of pinyin, which was hard to see if you didn't look closely.

When Zhong Chuhong saw the necklace, her eyes lit up, and she snatched it, saying, "Since you're still considerate, I'll let you off this time! Hmph!"

"Wow, not at all reserved, such an expensive gift, shouldn't you pretend to refuse first?"

"Hmph! Do you think I'm hypocritical? Are you trying to make me grateful, and then unable to repay you, I can only offer myself to you!" Zhong Chuhong ground her teeth, with a half-smiling, half-scolding look, which was even more bewitching.

Wu Cheng couldn't resist, cupped her face, and kissed her directly.

As a result, his tongue was bitten hard, making him gasp in pain.

"Hmph! How dare you take my first kiss so easily! This is just a small punishment for you, next time, I won't be lenient!"

"It's bleeding!"

"..."

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Although his tongue was bleeding, Wu Cheng was still very happy. Taking away Miss Red's first kiss, even if he bled a bit more, it was worth it. And knowing that he was really bleeding, she became gentle.

So, Miss Red's wildness was just an act; deep down, she was very gentle.

Leaving with a joyful mood, Wu Cheng bought some more New Year's gifts and went to the Lan family.

Because of the change in Wu Cheng's status, Mr. and Mrs. Lan were no longer as casual about his visit as before, becoming somewhat more reserved.

"Uncle and Auntie, it's almost New Year, these are for you!"

"It's Mr. Wu! No need to be so formal..."

"Uncle and Auntie, just call me Chengzi! It sounds more intimate. By the way, Auntie, where are Ah Ying and the others?" Wu Cheng asked with a smile.

"Ah Ying is in the back, her sister went out to play, I'll go call her!"

"No need to trouble you, Auntie, I'll go find Ah Ying in the back! You're busy, by the way, it's the same as before, give me a portion, I didn't eat enough for lunch."

Lunch was at Hong Jinbao's house, and with Wu Cheng's appetite, he couldn't eat to his heart's content.

"Sure, I'll call you!"

Entering the back resting room, Wu Cheng saw Lan Jieying doing her homework. She was studying very hard, especially after seeing how capable Wu Cheng was, she felt she needed to work even harder.

Wu Cheng was very pleased with Lan Jieying's diligent attitude.

Hearing the door sound, Lan Jieying looked up and, seeing Wu Cheng, jumped up happily.

"Brother Cheng, I thought you had forgotten about me!"

"I've been busy lately, didn't have much time, don't be mad at Brother Cheng!" Wu Cheng said, walking over, picking her up, and placing her on his lap, "Missed Brother Cheng?"

Lan Jieying was still a little girl, and Wu Cheng was much bigger now, making them look like a big brother and a little sister.

"Missed!"

"How did you miss me?"

"In my heart!" Lan Jieying was a bit puzzled, how else could she miss him!

"Did you miss me here?" Wu Cheng said, tapping her pink lips.

Blushing, Lan Jieying buried her head in his chest and said softly, "Brother Cheng, you're so naughty!"

"Does Little Ying like it when Brother Cheng is naughty?" Wu Cheng smiled, using his thumb to gently stroke her lips, lifting her chin to look at her delicate face.

Lan Jieying blushed and nodded, then closed her eyes lightly.

Wu Cheng leaned down and gently kissed her pink lips, then the two leaned against each other, whispering until they heard Mrs. Lan's voice from outside. Wu Cheng then let her go.

After a hearty meal at the Lan family, Wu Cheng insisted on giving Mrs. Lan two hundred Hong Kong dollars, threatening that he wouldn't come back if she didn't take it. Mrs. Lan finally accepted.

Seeing Mrs. Lan take the money, Wu Cheng wiped his oily mouth, patted Lan Jieying's head, who was propping her chin up and watching him eat, and said with a smile, "Study hard, when you grow up, come help Brother Cheng, okay?"

As he spoke, he winked at Lan Jieying, with a look that said, "You understand."

Lan Jieying nodded and said slyly, "Brother Cheng, I have a problem I can't solve, can you teach me?"

Mr. and Mrs. Lan watched them with amusement, and Mrs. Lan laughed, "Ah Ying, don't bother your Brother Cheng, he's doing important things, no time to waste..."

"Auntie, don't say that, I was a bit busy recently, but now I'm free. Ah Ying, let's go, Brother Cheng will teach you."

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