Jiahui felt her face burning as she mumbled, “I… I’ll have to seek my father’s approval first…”
Cheng Che put down the cutlery in his hand and said excitedly, “Really? Then why don’t you bring me to meet your father!”
Jiahui looked at Cheng Che’s excited expression, stunned. She stuttered, “N-now?”
Cheng Che nodded. “That’s right. It’s better to do it now; we shouldn’t delay this matter…”
Jiahui looked at the documents scattered around her and said hesitantly, “Then, your work…”
Cheng Che hurriedly rose to his feet. “It’s fine. Work isn’t as important as a girlfriend. Work will always be there. However, if I fail to seize the chance, my girlfriend might not be there anymore. Let’s leave now. I’ll need to make some preparations before meeting your father…”
“But… you haven’t finished eating…” Jiahui reminded him.
“It’s okay. I’m done eating. With a girlfriend, I can even skip my meals!” Cheng Che said as he began to pack his things.
Cheng Che went into the lounge and deliberated over what to wear. Initially, he wanted to change into something more formal, but in the end, he decided it was best to be casual and natural. He removed his black-rimmed glasses as well; after all, just because Jiahui liked it, it did not mean her father would like it.
After Cheng Che was done, he grabbed Jiahui’s hand. “Let’s go!”
Jiahui resisted the urge to shake Cheng Che’s hand off. She pointed at the container and cutlery on the table and said, “I have to clear the things…”
Cheng Che did not even look at the table as he said, “No need. These things aren’t important now…”
Before leaving, Cheng Che picked up a marker and wrote on a piece of paper.
The content read: I’m meeting my in-laws today. Please don’t look for me. Even if the sky falls, please don’t contact me!
Below these words, he drew an arrow before he added the words ‘This way to Chairman Mu’s office!’
Then, he closed his office door and pasted the piece of paper on the door.
Jiahui laughed when she saw the content on the paper. “Isn’t it bad for you to do this?”
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