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He let go of the two, looking at their swollen eyes, and said with heartfelt care, "With things as they are now, you're still thinking of me."

"I've followed where you go; I am yours," Meng Wanning said resolutely, "Wherever you are, that's where I'll be."

She sniffed, "I won't leave you."

"Me too. I'm not going anywhere," Mei Xiang was equally determined, "As long as I can stay by your side, I'm satisfied."

Chen Cheng reached out with both hands, gently caressing Mei Xiang's long hair with one hand and tenderly wiping the tear marks from Meng Wanning's face with the other, "With you both like this, I don't even know what to do."

"Can I kiss you?" Mei Xiang was bolder than Meng Wanning. She grasped the big hand resting on her cheek and moved in actively.

Chen Cheng looked into her eyes that were so close, appearing even more captivating in the moonlight.

As always sweet and soft, Mei Xiang closed her eyes, feeling Chen Cheng's response.

"Brother Cheng..." she said, "I know... I know I shouldn't be like this... but... I just can't help it..."

"I understand, Mei Xiang."

Beside them, Meng Wanning watched silently. At this moment, she didn't know what she should do either.

Meng Wanning's heart was beating rapidly, like a drum, making her chest feel tight.

She watched Mei Xiang and Chen Cheng, a complex emotion surging in her heart.

There was envy, jealousy, loss, and a faint longing that was hard to detect.

She knew she shouldn't have thoughts like this, but seeing Mei Xiang take the initiative to kiss Chen Cheng, and seeing Chen Cheng's gentle response, she couldn't help but fantasize, if the person being kissed was herself, how wonderful it would be.

Meng Wanning's hand unconsciously tightened around Chen Cheng's big hand; she could feel the warmth of his palm and his gentle caress.

This feeling gave her both comfort and unease.

The comfort was that Chen Cheng did not ignore her because of Mei Xiang's actions;

The unease was that she didn't know how to express the emotions in her heart.

She sneaked a glance at Chen Cheng and found that he was also looking at her.

At that moment, their eyes met, and the desire in Meng Wanning's heart grew, like wild grass, sprouting madly within her heart, making it impossible to ignore.

"I..."

Meng Wanning summoned her courage and repeated, "I..."

"I... I also want to..."

She paused, then said in an almost inaudible voice, "I also want to kiss you..."

Though Meng Wanning's voice was very soft, Chen Cheng heard it, and Mei Xiang heard it too.

Mei Xiang let go and pushed Chen Cheng towards Meng Wanning.

Meng Wanning was shaking from nerves, only hearing Chen Cheng call her softly.

Finally, she felt the familiar sensation and instinctively wrapped her arms around Chen Cheng's neck.

Mei Xiang watched Meng Wanning and Chen Cheng, her eyes complicated with faint disappointment but also relief.

She knew she shouldn't be jealous or sad.

The kindness Chen Cheng showed them, she could feel it.

He was doing his best to balance their relationships, trying not to let anyone get hurt.

Mei Xiang recalled the scene when she first met Chen Cheng, the warmth and joy he brought her, remembering how he helped and protected her repeatedly.

She knew that her feelings for Chen Cheng had long surpassed mere affection, becoming more of a dependence and trust.

"Brother Cheng, let's go to the room," Mei Xiang whispered in their ears, "Xiao Ning, let's go together, okay?"

Meng Wanning paused noticeably, but she did not deny it, only holding onto Chen Cheng more tightly.

Chen Cheng understood her meaning too and lifted Meng Wanning in a princess carry.

Mei Xiang led the two to her room and closed the door.

Meng Wanning finally patted Chen Cheng's shoulder, "I want to get down."

When she was standing on the ground again, she looked at Mei Xiang, and Mei Xiang looked at her.

"No lights... is that okay?" Meng Wanning made a final request.

...

...

Waking up naturally is a must on a vacation.

When Chen Cheng woke up in the master bedroom on the fourth floor, water sounds were already coming from the bathroom.

He got up, stretched lazily, letting his muscles relax all over.

In front of him was a vast expanse of blue sea and sky, and the sea breeze carrying the salty scent came rushing in, with a few white sails dotted on the distant expanse of blue.

At this point, the bathroom door opened, and Xiao Meier walked out wrapped in a bath towel.

Her hair was wet, and her face showed a slight blush, making her look even more charming.

Seeing Chen Cheng standing by the window, she smiled slightly, "You're awake?"

"Uh-huh," Chen Cheng turned around and walked to her side, "Did you sleep well?"

Xiao Meier nodded repeatedly, "Swimming is so exhausting, and I drank so much wine last night, I..."

"You fell asleep instantly last night," Chen Cheng said with a laugh.

"Ah, I really let Sister Lin down," Xiao Meier sighed deeply, her gaze drifting unconsciously to the wardrobe, "You should have woken me up."

"I did, but you didn't wake up," Chen Cheng replied.

Xiao Meier frowned deeper, "Huh? I sleep that deeply?"

"Didn't Chairman Wen say the house is soundproof?" Chen Cheng continued, "When the environment is quiet, people sleep soundly."

"True, sleeping here is so comfortable! Much more than our courtyard!"

Chen Cheng laughed, "Then when we go back, renovate it? Make soundproof rooms like this?"

"That's too troublesome."

"Well, if you think it's troublesome, why not..."

"Why not what?"

"Just stay here!"

Xiao Meier lay down on the bed, half-pushing and half-propping Chen Cheng's chest with her hands, "No, it's daylight, soon they'll all be up."

"They don't know what we're doing."

"No... stop..." Xiao Meier was just about to accept, but the sound of knocking came.

She pushed Chen Cheng, "Stop, someone's coming."

Chen Cheng tidied up, and Xiao Meier slipped into the bathroom before he opened the door.

"Up?" Wen Shulin stood at the door, eyeing him up and down.

"Yeah, just woke up."

Chen Cheng laughed, "You could have messaged me, no need to come all the way."

"Messaging only works if you respond," Wen Shulin said nonchalantly, "I've sent seven or eight texts, called five or six times."

"Really?"

Chen Cheng went to the bed, picked up the phone, and realized he forgot to turn off silent mode last night.

"Look at this mess, it was on silent," he said awkwardly.

Wen Shulin followed him in, noticed the water stains on the ground, and glanced toward the bathroom.

"Why? I haven't brushed my teeth," Chen Cheng was suddenly grabbed by the neck, his nonchalance from last night now replaced by genuine tension.

Wen Shulin's gaze was teasing as she lowered her voice, "I'm not planning to do anything to you, what's got you so worked up?"

"Ha."

Chen Cheng didn't hold back; he knew this was Wen Shulin's usual behavior.

But just as he was about to respond, Wen Shulin released him, stepped back two paces, and walked toward the bathroom, "Xiao Er, we're eating soon, and then we'll go to the pier."

"Oh? Sister Lin? Okay! I haven't finished washing..."

"No rush, take your time."

Wen Shulin walked back to Chen Cheng's side, grabbed his collar, and led him to the door.

At the door, she looked up at him, "Last night, why didn't you come find me?"

"I was..."

"Busy on the third floor?"

Chen Cheng raised an eyebrow, "You heard it?"

"Those two young girls, their eyes were off this morning."

Wen Shulin spoke bluntly, her hand poking Chen Cheng's chest, "Had I known, I wouldn't have given Xiao Er that much wine, ruining your plans."

Chen Cheng chuckled and drew Wen Shulin close around the waist, "So, you're the only one who knows how to work with me."

"Who wants to cooperate with you?"

Wen Shulin squirmed a little, murmuring, "You, sigh! I guess I've accepted it!"

"Making it up to you today."

"Today? Where?!"

"Right here."

Wen Shulin quickly unfolded herself with a smile, "I'm timid, don't scare me."

"Timid? Can't be, aren't you bold?" Chen Cheng laughed and teased.