"Alright, then I'll personally cook for you tomorrow morning," Sheng Chenjin said.
"No need," Shi Xinxin waved her hand.
Sheng Chenjin's fingers stroked his chin, as if contemplating something.
"I can have Sister Li prepare it for you."
"......" Shi Xinxin gritted her teeth, "No, Sister Li's pizza isn't as good as yours."
Sheng Chenjin curved his lips, "Is that so? What a coincidence. What do you want to eat? If it's pizza, I can make it for you."
Shi Xinxin looked at Sheng Chenjin's "if you don't agree, I won't leave" stance and said helplessly, "Steak."
"Okay, what flavor do you want?" Sheng Chenjin asked.
"Beef, no cilantro."
Sheng Chenjin nodded, "No problem, I'll have the steak ready for you soon."
Shi Xinxin nodded, lowered her head, and ate her pizza, feeling a bit uneasy.
She wondered what Sheng Chenjin's intentions were.
Did he really want her to be his girlfriend?
She absolutely refused!
......
Shi Xinxin went to find Sheng Chenjin in the afternoon but was told that Sheng Chenjin had already left work and told her to take a car back herself.
"Then when will you be back?"
"I might be a bit late."
Shi Xinxin bit her lip, "Oh, okay."
Although disappointed, she didn't say anything.
She didn't want to trouble Sheng Chenjin.
Shi Xinxin wandered aimlessly on the street, realizing she hadn't bought a gift for Sheng Chenjin yet.
Shi Xinxin looked up at the giant screen of a shopping mall.
"Happy birthday to Sheng Chenjin, CEO of Sheng Group. We wish you and your fiancée a long and happy marriage and many children..."
"Happy birthday to Sheng Chenjin, CEO of Sheng Group. We wish you and your fiancée a long and happy marriage and many children..."
The advertisement playing on the screen kept repeating in Shi Xinxin's ears.
Shi Xinxin paused for a moment, then suddenly realized.
Today was his 28th birthday.
She hadn't even celebrated his birthday, and she had forgotten.
"Sheng Chenjin, happy birthday!"
Shi Xinxin shouted at the TV.
Sheng Chenjin on the screen smiled and waved at her.
Shi Xinxin smiled and returned his gesture, then suddenly remembered something and quickly took out her phone from her pocket.
Just as she was about to text him, her phone rang.
Shi Xinxin tapped on the message and saw the sender was "Shen Man."
She hesitated for a moment, but ultimately decided to reply.
"I know, I'll be home right away."
Shi Xinxin composed the message, sent it, and then put her phone back into her pocket.
......
It was past seven in the evening when Shi Xinxin returned home.
She walked into the bedroom, took off her shoes, put on slippers, and then went into the bathroom.
The warm water cascaded over her, incredibly comfortable, instantly relaxing her.
After showering and drying herself, Shi Xinxin put on her pajamas and took out a hairdryer to dry her long, damp hair.
She was toweling her hair when she heard the sound of a car engine starting downstairs. Shi Xinxin hurried downstairs.
Shi Xinxin stood at the top of the stairs, looking at the Maybach parked outside the door.
The car window rolled down, revealing the man's exceptionally handsome face.
Sheng Chenjin waved at Shi Xinxin, "Come here, I have something to tell you."
Shi Xinxin looked at Sheng Chenjin and didn't move.
Sheng Chenjin frowned, "What's wrong? Aren't you coming over?"
Shi Xinxin bit her lip and walked downstairs.
"How about we strike a deal?"
"What kind of deal?" Shi Xinxin asked.
"A job," Sheng Chenjin curved his lips, "The pay is very high, you definitely won't regret it."
Shi Xinxin's brows furrowed, "I'm not short of money."
Sheng Chenjin raised an eyebrow, "You are indeed not short of money, but you are short of a boyfriend."
Shi Xinxin: "......"
"What, are you scared?" Sheng Chenjin provocatively raised the corner of his eyebrow.
"Who's scared!" Shi Xinxin glared at Sheng Chenjin, then walked into the car.
As soon as Shi Xinxin closed the car door, Sheng Chenjin immediately went around to the driver's seat and got in.
"Where are we going?" Shi Xinxin asked.
Sheng Chenjin: "To your place."
Shi Xinxin was taken aback.
"Why?"
"We're discussing business, we can't stay in a hotel, right? Your place is nearby, and it's far from the city center, I'm afraid it would be inconvenient for you."
Shi Xinxin remained silent, unsure how to refute Sheng Chenjin.
It was indeed inconvenient for her to stay in a hotel.
Because she had nowhere to stay at the moment.
But she hadn't expected Sheng Chenjin to suddenly suggest going to her place.
Seeing Shi Xinxin's silence, Sheng Chenjin said, "You're not speaking, so does that mean you agree?"
"Yes, let's go to my place."
Sheng Chenjin started the car, driving the Maybach forward.
Shi Xinxin's mind conjured up the layout of her home.
Although she lived in a school dormitory, she always brought a few bottles of drinks or ice cream with her.
So, her place was full of snacks.
When Shi Xinxin opened the car door, got out, and stood at the entrance, she hesitated for a long time before pushing open the door.
The house was small and not luxurious, but it was cozy and warm.
The living room had a sofa, coffee table, and desk, as well as several potted flowers and green plants, making the room look more vibrant.
Sheng Chenjin changed his shoes and walked into the living room. He glanced casually at the photos of Shi Xinxin and himself hanging on the wall, feeling a moment of disorientation.
He walked into the bedroom and surveyed Shi Xinxin's room, his eyes narrowing slightly.
He walked into the kitchen and looked inside the refrigerator.
"I haven't eaten pork, but I've seen pigs run, right?"
Sheng Chenjin's lips curved involuntarily.
Shi Xinxin looked at Sheng Chenjin, feeling a little strange, "Mr. Sheng, what are you doing in my house?"
"Guess," Sheng Chenjin raised an eyebrow, "But if you don't want me to do anything else, you'd better cooperate obediently."
"You... you hooligan!" Shi Xinxin cursed angrily, then turned to leave the kitchen, intending to go back to her room.
Seeing this, Sheng Chenjin quickly followed.
He followed Shi Xinxin and reached out to grab her arm.
"You... what are you doing?" Shi Xinxin exclaimed.
"You were going back to your room, weren't you?" Sheng Chenjin raised an eyebrow, "I'll accompany you back."
"You... why are you coming back to my room?" Shi Xinxin's face turned red.
"Of course, to discuss business. Since you're unwilling to stay in my apartment, I can only take you to your place."
Shi Xinxin: "......"
Sheng Chenjin took Shi Xinxin's hand and walked into the room.
Shi Xinxin's fingers trembled slightly. She struggled a couple of times, but found that Sheng Chenjin was holding her tighter, so she gave up struggling.
Sheng Chenjin locked the door, then pulled Shi Xinxin onto the bed, "Sleep!"
Sheng Chenjin lay next to Shi Xinxin, his legs crossed, his arms propped up on either side, his eyes staring at Shi Xinxin intensely.
Shi Xinxin felt Sheng Chenjin's burning gaze and quickly turned her head, "Have you looked enough?"
Sheng Chenjin curved his lips, "Not yet."
Shi Xinxin's heart pounded, and she felt a bit nervous.
Her eyelashes fluttered slightly, and she looked at Sheng Chenjin with some unease, her voice weak, "Then... then what do you want?"