Song Jiqing said seriously, "Third Brother, will you return to China to develop after your retirement?"
Sheng Chenjin nodded, "Mm."
Song Jiqing smiled, "That's good. We can open a law firm together and look out for each other!"
Sheng Chenjin's deep, sharp gaze revealed interest. "I never thought of partnering with you to open a law firm."
"Because my abilities are not even one-ten-thousandth of yours," Song Jiqing said with a grin. "I only know how to play games and mahjong, and I'm clueless about everything else. So..."
"So, you want to learn about business operations from me?"
Song Jiqing patted his head in frustration. "Third Brother, how did you guess what I was thinking? I really want to learn from you!"
Sheng Chenjin curved his lips. "Since you want to learn, of course I'll teach you."
"Thank you, Third Brother!" Song Jiqing beamed. "When you return to China, I'll treat you to a meal."
Sheng Chenjin waved his hand. "No need."
Song Jiqing was a bit puzzled. "Third Brother, why didn't you agree? I sincerely want to be friends with you."
"I'm quite busy lately," Sheng Chenjin explained. "You can go to my assistant first, or directly to my mother."
"..." Song Jiqing put his hand to his forehead in resignation. "I knew you wouldn't agree to be friends with me so easily."
Sheng Chenjin looked at Song Jiqing, a hint of cunning flashing in his eyes, as if a plan had already taken shape.
Song Jiqing shivered at Sheng Chenjin's gaze and looked at him warily. "Third Brother, you're not going to trick me, are you?"
Sheng Chenjin asked nonchalantly, "Do I look like someone who would harm you?"
Song Jiqing shook his head without hesitation. "No."
Sheng Chenjin smiled. "Then that's fine."
"..." Song Jiqing sensed danger and pressed, "Third Brother, what do you want to do?"
"I want to borrow your wife for a while. You won't begrudge me, will you?" Sheng Chenjin said deliberately. "Don't worry, I'll return her to you."
Song Jiqing's face instantly turned green. "Third Brother, if you take my wife away, what will I do?"
Sheng Chenjin raised an eyebrow. "Are you afraid you won't have any other women?"
"..." Song Jiqing suddenly felt that Sheng Chenjin's suggestion sounded quite good.
Sheng Chenjin continued to persuade Song Jiqing. "Don't you know your wife's personality? Although she has a bad temper, she's definitely not promiscuous."
Song Jiqing was still a little worried. "I don't know what kind of person she is."
Sheng Chenjin pointed to the bedroom, indicating to Song Jiqing, "She's changing inside."
Song Jiqing looked at the bedroom and indeed heard the rustling sound of clothes being taken off from inside.
That sound was simply intoxicating!
"Cough." Sheng Chenjin reminded him, "If you delay any longer, I'll go back on my word."
Song Jiqing gritted his teeth and made up his mind. "Alright! I'll lend you my wife, but you're not allowed to bully her!"
Sheng Chenjin smiled. "My wife and I have our own matters, you don't need to worry about them."
Song Jiqing: "..."
Sheng Chenjin stood up, patted Song Jiqing's shoulder, and walked towards the bedroom. He pushed open the door and saw Sheng Mengyi preparing to put on a skirt.
He walked into the bathroom, turned on the water heater, adjusted the temperature, and set the showerhead position, all with practiced efficiency.
Sheng Mengyi looked at Sheng Chenjin's profile and was momentarily lost in thought.
His facial features were perfect, and the lines of his skin were just right.
She had never seen such a handsome man.
He seemed to exude an irresistible charm.
Sheng Chenjin sensed something was amiss and turned to look, seeing Sheng Mengyi in a daze.
He frowned. "What's wrong?"
"I..." Sheng Mengyi suddenly realized something and quickly straightened her skirt. "I'm sorry, I was just thinking about work matters."
Sheng Chenjin glanced at his watch and said, "It's almost half past nine now. Finish getting ready, and we'll be ready to leave."
Sheng Mengyi looked confused and asked, "Go where?"
"My mother is in the hospital," Sheng Chenjin explained patiently. "It's the weekend, so she shouldn't be too tired."
"Okay." Sheng Mengyi replied obediently. "I'll get ready right away."
Sheng Chenjin walked into the living room and called Tang Yulan.
Tang Yulan was already prepared and was about to head to the hospital to visit Sheng Mengyi. Upon receiving the call, she instructed the maid to take care of the two children and then set off.
Sheng Mengyi changed into her professional attire, grabbed her bag, and rushed to the hospital.
Her car and Sheng Chenjin's arrived at the hospital entrance almost simultaneously.
After both cars stopped, Sheng Chenjin alighted first, opened Sheng Mengyi's car door, and gallantly invited her out.
Sheng Mengyi smiled and linked her arm with Sheng Chenjin's, walking side by side with him.
"Auntie!"
Sheng Chenjin spotted Tang Yulan standing downstairs and hurried over, supporting her.
Tang Yulan said with a smile, "Where's Ayuan?"
"I asked him to take Xiaxia to the airport," Sheng Chenjin paused, then instructed Tang Yulan, "Mom, don't let the driver drive tonight. Let him rest and come back tomorrow morning."
Tang Yulan was naturally agreeable but didn't insist. "Okay, I'll do as you say."
The two young people walked into the building, chatting and laughing.
Shi Xinxin was sitting on the sofa reading a magazine. When she saw Sheng Mengyi appear, she immediately dropped the magazine and ran over, asking, "Mengmeng, are you okay?"
"I'm fine," Sheng Mengyi smiled. "How about you? How are you?"
Shi Xinxin shrugged. "I'm doing pretty well too."
Sheng Mengyi breathed a sigh of relief—thank goodness neither she nor Shi Xinxin was injured.
Tang Yulan and Sheng Chenjin walked over together. Shi Xinxin and Sheng Mengyi greeted them politely.
"Chenjin, how is Mengmeng's condition?" Tang Yulan asked Sheng Chenjin with concern. "If you have time, go and check on Chenjin and Mengmeng."
"Mom, I've already checked on her," Sheng Chenjin said. "We're both fine."
Tang Yulan breathed a sigh of relief. "That's good. What about Chenjin?"
"Chenjin took Mengmeng to change clothes."
Just as Shi Xinxin finished speaking, Sheng Mengyi was led over by Sheng Chenjin.
Tang Yulan carefully examined Sheng Mengyi's complexion and found her to be in very good spirits, which pleased her greatly. "This time it's all thanks to Chenjin. You must repay him well."
Sheng Mengyi nodded and gave Tang Yulan a playful smile, responding with an "Mm" and "I'll remember!"
"That's good," Tang Yulan said. "Come on, let's go see Jianan."
Sheng Mengyi walked alongside Sheng Chenjin and Tang Yulan. She happened to notice Shi Xinxin and asked, "Why aren't you going up?"
"Jianan doesn't like noise, and I'm afraid I'll disturb her rest." Shi Xinxin sighed. "I can only wait for news here."
"You can't just wait for news, you should come with me," Tang Yulan urged Shi Xinxin. "Go get ready quickly."
"Mom, there's no rush," Shi Xinxin said with a smile to Tang Yulan. "I'll go shopping with you and buy some things before we go. It's not too late."