Chapter 50

Listening to the warm spring breeze, the laughter of the two people sitting by the wall seemed unusually jarring in the desolate alley. The two burly men supporting their own brothers looked back at their boss and the fierce man as if they were looking at 'monsters,' unable to understand what was going on.

After laughing, Xiaosheng placed his arms on his knees and said casually, "Listen, I really can't get involved with my friend's father. Help someone all the way, so give him a few more slaps for me."

"No problem," said Scarred Qiang, extending his right hand and propping it in the air, muttering, "Liu Qiang, friends call me Qiangzi, and people on the streets call me Scarred Qiang. I'm doing pretty well around here. If you have time, come find me for a drink."

Xiaosheng also extended his right hand and bumped fists with him, smiling and replied, "Xiaosheng, people call me Dog Sheng. I don't refuse any alcohol, but anything below 56 degrees, don't call me."

"Hehe, I understand. Authentic Niu Lan Shan Erguotou, I only drink that," he said, and the two exchanged glances, smiling again.

Watching Scarred Qiang, who still walked a bit 'unsteadily,' Xiaosheng stood up, shook his head with a smile, and turned to walk into the neighborhood. The two didn't leave any contact information, but they both knew that with their similar personalities, they would definitely meet again.

Walking up the dimly lit staircase, Xiaosheng's steps were somewhat slow. After several nights without rest and being in a state of high mental concentration, he looked quite tired.

Dai Muxue's home was on the third floor. As Xiaosheng stepped into the second-floor corner, he heard the door open. The light from inside the house spilled into the hallway, making the dark floor slightly brighter. As he was about to turn into the third floor, Xiaosheng looked up and saw Dai Muxue standing by the door frame. The 'uniform girl' had tears in her eyes, biting her lip, and staring straight at Xiaosheng as he walked up the stairs.

Smiling, Xiaosheng climbed the steps step by step, slowly walking to Dai Muxue, looking at her with a smile, and said softly, "What are you looking at? Do you think I look tall and impressive now? Do you have any urges?"

Hearing this, Dai Muxue's lips curled slightly, she glanced at Xiaosheng, and left a comment that made him fantasize.

"Sure... like hell," she said, then turned and walked into the house. The blush on her face, which she couldn't hide, made Xiaosheng instantly realize something.

Xiaosheng followed her in and saw Chen Shuyuan holding Dai Muxue's mother's hand, chatting with a smile. When Xiaosheng entered the room, Dai Muxue's mother stood up nervously, unsure how to express her gratitude. For this simple rural woman, Xiaosheng had a genuine fondness. Eight years of life in the deep mountains had made him truly appreciate the kindness and hospitality of village women.

Xiaosheng and Chen Shuyuan didn't stay long at the Dai family's home. After a brief rest, they got up to leave. The mother and daughter saw them off to the building's entrance, watching the black Mercedes drive out of the neighborhood before turning back to the apartment.

Although the story of a hero saving a beauty is cliché, it must be said that it is the most effective way to touch and open a woman's heart that has been closed for years. At least, that was the case for Dai Muxue. Reflecting on their recent interactions, Dai Muxue suddenly found that Xiaosheng was no longer as hateful or as bad-tempered as before. Apart from being a bit slick and having a few more small tricks, there was nothing else to criticize. Indeed, what else can a man do before he 'gets to the point'?

The car sped along the road back to the Spring Garden. The somewhat tired Xiaosheng 'wasted' this opportunity to be alone with the beautiful CEO, remaining silent with his mouth tightly closed.

Perhaps because of the alcohol from the ball or the advantage gained from the cooperation with Zhonglei Group, Chen Shuyuan, who was sitting in the back, suddenly started to 'gossip' with Xiaosheng.

"Dai Assistant is a good woman," Chen Shuyuan said unexpectedly, which made Xiaosheng quite surprised. He glanced at her through the rearview mirror and smiled, replying, "CEO Chen, you are also a good woman, and a wealthy one at that. Every man would fantasize about you."

"Flattery," Chen Shuyuan said, though her expression remained stern, her response revealed her inner joy. No woman dislikes hearing men praise her.

"I'm being serious, CEO Chen. Look at how the men at Huaxin look at you. 'Drooling' is not an exaggeration. Of course, I'm included in 'those men.'"

The more Xiaosheng talked, the more ridiculous it became, leaving Chen Shuyuan speechless, and she simply fell silent.

"However, CEO Chen, I can see that you are a woman with a story. At least, your coldness is something you developed later. Sometimes, don't see things so clearly. Isn't it nice to be a bit confused once in a while? You lack someone to confide in."

Xiaosheng's words deeply touched Chen Shuyuan's heart. She hadn't expected this man to understand her so thoroughly after just a short time.

"Do you seem to know a lot about women?"

"Wrong, I only deeply understand the women I am interested in, like you," Xiaosheng said, half-turning his head and smiling at Chen Shuyuan. Chen Shuyuan, who didn't want to deal with him, rubbed her arms and said with a hint of resentment, "A true friend is hard to find."

"Screech." Xiaosheng slammed on the brakes, and Chen Shuyuan, who wasn't wearing a seatbelt, was jolted forward. At that moment, Xiaosheng turned his head, and their faces were inches apart.

"Shuyuan, what do you think of me? I noticed a small park up ahead. How about we have a candlelit night talk tonight? To get to know each other better."

Picking up her handbag, Chen Shuyuan sat back and hit Xiaosheng's forehead hard, looking at him with a hint of anger and said fiercely, "Just drive the car."

Rubbing his forehead, Xiaosheng, now dispirited, started the car again. Due to what had just happened, the two didn't speak to each other for the rest of the journey until they got home.

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