Cheng Su didn’t delve too deeply into Chunhua’s thoughts. After all, she had already laid out the options, and there were only those two paths. How to choose was Chunhua’s own business.
Whether it was due to feeling overwhelmed or some other reason, Chunhua hadn’t approached Cheng Su to discuss the matter, and Cheng Su didn’t take the initiative to bring it up either, so the matter was left at a standstill.
As early summer arrived, life seemed to suddenly become peaceful.
In preparation for the June exams, Cheng Su had put all her other plans on hold, focusing solely on passing the university entrance exam in one try to achieve her dream.
Thus, she informed the managers of each business that she likely wouldn’t be visiting for a while and if any major issues arose, they should just call her.
Everyone knew Cheng Su was preparing for university and that it was a critical time, so naturally, no one said anything. They swiftly agreed to let her study in peace. Even Qi Taiguo himself didn’t dare to bother Cheng Su too much, for fear of disrupting her thoughts.
While Cheng Su was at home, completely absorbed in her books and materials, Ning Ge paid her a visit.
He had some business that required him to leave for a while, and he didn’t have a fixed return date. For any major company decisions, she could just make them without consulting him.
Accustomed to Ning Ge’s occasional disappearances, Cheng Su said, "You could have just called, why make a special trip over here to say this?"
Ning Ge touched his nose and said, "Isn’t it because I don’t want you to say I lack responsibility?"
Cheng Su rolled her eyes and said, "Whether I say it or not, wouldn’t you do the same thing anyway? So tell me, what are you up to this time?"
"Nowhere special, just have some things to take care of," Ning Ge replied, looking reluctant to elaborate.
"All secretive, makes me wonder what you’re up to," Cheng Su huffed, eyeing him with suspicion, "You’re not off to do something shady, are you?"
A jolt went through Ning Ge’s heart. "What nonsense are you spouting? Do I seem like that kind of person?"
Cheng Su didn’t speak, merely gazed at him with a half-smile.
Seeing the thoughts she was barely holding back from voicing, Ning Ge exclaimed, "I am a good guy, doing brave and heroic deeds!"
Cheng Su burst out laughing and said, "Brave and heroic? I bet you run faster than anyone when there’s real danger!"
Ning Ge’s face darkened.
"Alright, enough said. Want to have dinner here tonight? I’ll go buy groceries!" Cheng Su stopped teasing him.
Although Ning Ge liked the idea, he didn’t have the time and said, "Not tonight, maybe next time. I’ve bought a train ticket for five o’clock; I have to leave right away!"
"So you’re just presenting a fait accompli? Buying the ticket before you come to tell me you are leaving?" Cheng Su jumped up angrily.
Seeing her reaction, Ning Ge felt a delightful satisfaction inside and said, "I did it on purpose!"
"Ning Ge!"
Ning Ge laughed a few times, checked the time on his wristwatch, and said, "No more talking, I’m off."
Cheng Su glared as he walked out the door.
It was quite the coincidence that just as Ning Ge left, Taiguo walked in right after him. Sitting down, he immediately told Cheng Su that he had a mission the day after tomorrow.
Cheng Su, taken aback, blurted out, "One of you says you have to leave for some business, and the other has a mission, and just like that, it all happens to coincide?"
Taiguo didn’t understand what she meant and looked at her questioningly.
Cheng Su recounted Ning Ge’s visit and concluded by saying, "What do you think, isn’t it a coincidence?"
"It’s just a bit of a coincidence. My mission has nothing to do with his trip; it’s all just random timing. They’re unrelated paths, nothing significant," Taiguo said with a chuckle.