The wooden beauty of Young Master Sheng(5)

 

**Chapter 5: Gone**

Jiang Zhong was excited by Mr. Li's words, poured a glass of wine, and offered a toast, "Mr. Li, as long as you approve, everything will be settled. We'll be relatives in the future, and we'll rely on you more."

Li Zhenhai laughed and clinked glasses with him, "No problem, no problem."

Mrs. Li also smiled, "When I find a good day, let's directly register for marriage. No need for the cumbersome engagement ceremony."

"Then, it's up to Mrs. Li."

"Of course."

The private room was filled with a pleasant atmosphere.

Jiang Chenchen was quietly eating, and the young master Li beside her was eating like a child, with a dirty face and mouth.

Neither of them cared about this ridiculous engagement that had already been decided during this meal.

In the dark night, light rain started falling, and it soon turned into a heavy downpour after they finished eating.

The chilly wind and rain swept through the early winter. After leaving the warm private room, they tightened their coats.

Jiang Zhong saw them off at the entrance of the restaurant, wearing a flattering expression.

Zhang Lanmei was also busy handing over prepared items. "A little gift, you must accept it."

Mrs. Li pushed it away a couple of times but ultimately accepted.

After a few more exchanges, the car drove away, and Jiang Zhong stretched out and looked at Zhang Lanmei with some pride. "See that? It's done. This girl is indeed useful."

He looked towards where she was sitting, but in the rainy night, there was no sign of Jiang Chenchen.

Jiang Zhong's face changed immediately, and he shouted at Zhang Lanmei, "Where is that girl!"

Zhang Lanmei was also anxious, "She was just next to me! Could she have gone back into the restaurant?!"

"What are you standing there for?! Hurry up and find her! If you can't find her, I'll see how you deal with it!" Jiang Zhong pushed her forcefully, and Zhang Lanmei quickly went in to search.

...

Jiang Chenchen saw a familiar figure in the dark night and instinctively followed.

She walked lightly and quickly.

They were off guard.

She had already blended into the rain curtain.

The person holding an umbrella walked quickly, and she silently followed behind.

They entered a car, and she entered too.

Inside the car, without turning on the lights, a burst of cold wind and rain blew in. When the lights suddenly came on, Sheng MingSi looked towards the back seat, his furrowed brows not yet relaxed, "Is it you?"

The girl from the mental hospital.

Why would she appear here?

Jiang Chenchen nodded slightly towards him, looking at him expressionlessly. Then, she softly spoke, "Thank you."

The hoarse and obscure voice echoed again.

Sheng MingSi frowned for a moment, "Why say thank you?"

A scene flashed in Jiang Chenchen's mind—a beautiful mother stroking her head, smiling slightly, and saying, "You should say thank you."

Under her blank expression, a trace of sadness appeared but quickly disappeared. She slowly explained, "Very... delicious."

Sheng MingSi looked at her like this, momentarily confused.

Clearly, he had forgotten the day he gave her the ice cream.

 

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