Reaching out to take the teacup, Cui Xiaoling’s gaze softened as she felt the warmth emanating from the cup’s surface. She did not drink the tea immediately but gently placed the cup onto the stone table beside her.
Cui Xiaoling’s voice was a bit hoarse, "Master isn’t blaming you, just worried about you. You are grown up now, with your own thoughts, and I can’t control you that much."
It seemed she saw her own youthful shadow in Meng Wanning.
"Just remember, if you ever find yourself unhappy in the future, come back, come back to your master’s side. I will always be your staunchest support."
Meng Wanning nodded heavily, then looked towards Chen Cheng with teary eyes, "Chen Cheng won’t make me unhappy."
The eyes of a lover never lie. Seeing Meng Wanning’s eyes brimming with love and trust, the last bit of worry in Cui Xiaoling’s heart dissipated.
She hurriedly helped Meng Wanning to her feet and placed Meng Wanning’s hand into Chen Cheng’s, "You must treat her well, if I find out you’ve bullied her, I don’t care if you’re some Mr. Chen, I will never forgive you."
"Mr. Cui, don’t worry, I will take responsibility for Wan Wan," Chen Cheng said.
Meng Wanning’s tears turned to laughter as she tightly grasped Chen Cheng’s hand.
"Alright, time to eat," Jin Baogen took control of the situation, "Xiaoling, don’t bother with those things tomorrow, I’ve been used to bean juice and fried dough rings all my life, I’m accustomed to it."
Meng Wanning wiped her tears, "Tomorrow? Master... you...?"
Cui Xiaoling was somewhat embarrassed. After all, with her age and status, it was somewhat difficult to openly acknowledge the current situation.
Jin Baogen, on the other hand, didn’t mind and spoke proudly: "I had your master move out of the troupe; she lives with me now."
Chen Cheng took a deep breath and raised his thumb in approval.
"Hahaha, you young man shouldn’t just listen," Jin Baogen chuckled, "Where do you plan to settle Xiao Meng? This time, I won’t help you."
"Buy a house, a big one," Chen Cheng said boldly, "Anywhere in Beijing, we choose."
"Listen to that, our Mr. Chen speaks with such grandeur," Jin Baogen said to Cui Xiaoling, "now you can rest assured, right?"
Cui Xiaoling took Meng Wanning’s hand, the two of them sat down, and then she looked at Chen Cheng again, asking, "Have you been staying at a hotel these past few days?"
Meng Wanning shook her head, "No... not really."
"Then where have you been staying?"
"At Chen Cheng’s home."
Cui Xiaoling was immediately startled, and even Jin Baogen’s eyes widened.
"Well..." Chen Cheng was just about to explain when Meng Wanning spoke first, "Chen Cheng took me to stay with him temporarily, and I get along very well with Xiao Meier, I didn’t overstep."
Jin Baogen gave Chen Cheng a meaningful look, "Go see the house this afternoon. Living together, that’s nothing unusual."
"Mr. Jin, please don’t blame Chen Cheng. He had booked a hotel suite for me at first, but I chose to go to Xiao Meier myself," Meng Wanning said again.
Then Jin Baogen understood that this girl was truly devoted to Chen Cheng. w(e)bnov el.com
Chen Cheng also quickly added, "Elders, don’t worry, I’ll take Xiao Meng to pick a place right away."
Meng Wanning turned and smiled, her appearance akin to a pear blossom bathed in rain, provoking sympathy.
Cui Xiaoling was still somewhat worried, whispering into her ear, "You and Chen Cheng, although I have agreed, you still need to be mindful of propriety and don’t be too..."
Meng Wanning blushed, understanding her master’s meaning.
"Master, I understand," she said softly.
Cui Xiaoling smiled with relief, "Alright, Master won’t say more. You must take good care of yourself in the future, you know?"
"Yes, I understand, Master," Meng Wanning nodded again.