Chapter 64: The wooden beauty of Young Master Sheng

 Chapter 64: Call Me Brother, I'm Your Brother

Sheng Mingsi immediately left the bed and stood by the bedside. His tall figure stood there, motionless. He lowered his head, looking at her, feeling indescribably uncomfortable. This was the first time he had crossed the line to bully a girl, as if this impulsive action was driven by the alcohol in his mind. But that indistinct, unclear emotion deep down, was it the true instigator? He actually knew it was his unwillingly acknowledged selfish desires! But he didn't want to witness this scene; she cried. An apology couldn't compensate for what he had impulsively done tonight. He spoke with a hoarse voice, his brows and eyes filled with deep pain, "From now on, I will never do this again." Jiang Chenchen struggled to sit up from the bed, saying sorrowfully, "You don't need to apologize; it's all my fault... It's all because I'm afraid of losing you! You made me open my closed heart, allowed me to rediscover so many beautiful things, to feel happiness and sadness. It's you, all because of you." She spoke all this in one breath, her tone incredibly sincere. "You are the only person in this world I trust, the only person I want to live well for!" Emotions surged in Sheng Mingsi's deep black eyes. Soon, he buried all the unruly selfish desires deep inside, and with a deep and serious tone, he said to her, "I was wrong. Don't be afraid. I won't hurt you again. From now on, don't call me Mr. Sheng. Call me brother. I'm your brother." In the pitch-black room, Jiang Chenchen couldn't see his expression or the suppressed trace of affection. Upon hearing this, she felt very happy; this was an acknowledgment of familial bonds. "Brother As..." She called him that way. But Sheng Mingsi didn't want to hear any more. His face turned dark, "You're injured, rest well. I'll have someone bring your wheelchair up later. There's an elevator downstairs; you've used it before. You can go directly to the first floor." He left. He went to the basement, as if only there could calm the chaotic mess in his heart. In the following days, Jiang Chenchen couldn't sleep. Even when she managed to fall asleep, she dreamed of those eyes as bright as the moon. He taught her many things, treated her so well, but she had never shown any response. He drank helplessly, looking at her askance, "You are truly heartless." Later, something seemed to happen. He didn't come to see her for several days, but had someone send her back to China, saying he would come to find her. That woman, who always seemed hostile towards her, sent her back to the mental hospital. She dreamed that he came to the hospital, couldn't see her, and then killed everyone there. Blood filled her mind, a world of bloody red. She woke up with a splitting headache. In these few days, Jiang Chenchen hadn't seen Sheng Mingsi at all. Aunt Hua said that Mr. Sheng had gone on a business trip. Jiang Chenchen could finally relax and focus on studying at home. Her foot had recovered quickly. Her body recovered at a speed so fast that Xia Changli was impressed by her physical resilience. The swelling in her foot had already subsided, recovering quickly. Her body's recovery speed was so fast that Xia Changli admired her physical resilience. "The scar on your forehead will be almost invisible after some time. That's great." "Oh, by the way," Xia Changli continued, "You're learning very quickly now, making great progress. But if your goal is to take exams, I suggest focusing on the subjects you are good at. After all, you've missed a lot of classes, and some of the subjects you've learned superficially may not be deeply understood. In a short time, you can only score high in the subjects you are good at." "Memorization is your strength, so choose humanities to focus on. Before the New Year, we need to cover the content of high school and even the third year of high school. It's a huge memory workload; be prepared." Jiang Chenchen nodded. She had indeed put a lot of effort into her studies, making staying up late a common occurrence. Recently, she had been having many dreams, so she slept even less, devoting all her energy to her studies. Jiang Chenchen hadn't seen Sheng Mingsi for half a month. Her foot had long since healed, and the scar on her forehead was no longer visible. The outside world was covered in a snowy landscape, but he seemed not to have returned. Seeing her occasionally distracted from studying, Xia Changli asked, "Did something happen between you and Mr. Sheng?" Jiang Chenchen shook her head with a listless tone. "I don't know. It seems like he doesn't want to see me." "Perhaps your excessive dependence on him makes him apprehensive," Xia Changli analyzed. "But after all, he is a man, and you two are not related by blood." Jiang Chenchen clutched her books tightly. "But he asked me to call him brother. Aren't we family? Why would he be apprehensive? Does he actually hate me?" Xia Changli realized that this was a little fool who completely lacked an understanding of romantic relationships between men and women. She seemed to be missing this awareness, and who knows what experiences she had been through? "Chenchen, listen to me. Study well, become independent, and have your own goals. Enrich your life. If, at that time, your dependence on Mr. Sheng is different from now, it means you have grown." After hearing her words, Jiang Chenchen lowered her eyes in silence. Will there be a day when she has to leave this place, leave him? ... "Heartbeat of Love" aired. The program had received a good response, especially for Chen Fangman, who was very talkative, and Sheng Hua, who already had rumors about his romantic life. Finally, there was Lu Su. The program was well-edited, and the chemistry between Lu Su and Jiang Chenchen was particularly strong. A sunny and handsome idol paired with a cool and reserved beauty, enthusiasm contrasting with indifference, every move and gesture were magnified, creating a strong contrast. The program's popularity soared. Many netizens were interested in Jiang Chenchen, but she had no Weibo, and no information could be found about her. Even if she were an ordinary person, there should be some information available, right? Gu Mingmei thought Sheng Mingsi might not allow Jiang Chenchen to participate in the subsequent program recordings, but he didn't inquire about it again. Did they have another falling out? But even if they did, he wouldn't genuinely interfere and protect her personal information. Before the second recording, Lu Su called Jiang Chenchen, but she still showed little response, quite perfunctory. He even wanted to meet her, but he was coldly rejected. The second recording was still in Hai Island City. Jiang Chenchen remained as she always had, and everyone felt that perhaps she was heartless. She rarely spoke with anyone, not even the lively Zhan Momo could engage her. After the recording, they went back to the capital to drink again. This time, Sheng Mingsi wasn't home, and no one was waiting for her to return. So Jiang Chenchen joined them in drinking, and they all got drunk. Contrary to the others, she was the most sober. Looking at the lively and glamorous place, she felt that everything was becoming insignificant. Ye Xi, who followed the flamboyant style, saw Jiang Chenchen and thought he was mistaken. Quickly taking out her phone, he snapped a photo and sent it to their group. "Young Master Sheng, look quickly! Your wife is out drinking with another man!"  

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