Chapter 547: Chapter 309: Haven’t I Not Agreed Yet?
“But if it were me, I would definitely act first and report later! Once the rice is cooked into mature rice, what can they do?” Tong Jialu said with a smile.
Xia Yubing smiled helplessly, “It’s not as simple as you say.”
She sighed, “My parents have always hoped that I could find a suitable, stable partner to marry. But you know, as a woman like me…”
Tong Jialu also understood Xia Yubing’s dilemma, “But I think Brother Cheng is quite good to you, and now he’s even willing to let you have the child, which shows that he cares about you. As for the rest, just explain it slowly later.”
Xia Yubing was silent for a moment, “Xiao Lu, have you ever thought…”
Tong Jialu’s smile faded a bit, she understood what Xia Yubing meant.
“Sister, I know what you want to say.” Tong Jialu interrupted Xia Yubing, “For women like us, wanting a home of our own is very difficult.”
Tong Jialu paused, a trace of confusion flashed in her eyes, “But I’m not willing to settle. I like my life now, I like the feelings Chen Cheng gives me. I know it’s not right, but…”
Xia Yubing held Tong Jialu’s hand, “I understand, I understand all.”
She sighed lightly, “Actually, I feel even more insecure than you. Chen Cheng’s past, his wealth and status, they all make me feel uneasy. I always feel like a replaceable substitute.”
“But I can’t control my feelings, I love him,” Xia Yubing said assertively.
Tong Jialu was also stunned by these words, “Actually… so do I…”
She lowered her head, “Sometimes I also ask myself, what am I really after? His money? Or him as a person? Maybe both. But what I enjoy more is the feeling of being needed, being valued.”
“Before I always felt like an invisible person, no one cared about my feelings. It’s Chen Cheng who made me feel like a woman, a cherished woman.” Tong Jialu pursed her lips.
Xia Yubing also nodded vigorously, “Yes, he has given us our current lives, given us enough respect. But…it’s just…”
“If only there weren’t so many women around Brother Cheng.” Tong Jialu rested her chin on her hand, sighing deeply.
But half a second later, she laughed at herself, “But if there weren’t so many, he wouldn’t be Chen Cheng.”
“Back when we were at a dead end, choosing to follow him, now thinking about it, if we hadn’t chosen this path, where would we be, what would we be like?” Xia Yubing’s eyes wandered, lost in thoughts of another life.
Tong Jialu also fell into deep thought, “Maybe working in an ordinary company, earning meager salaries, living a nine-to-five life, struggling for necessities, worrying about mortgage and car loans.”
“It might also end up like Deng Xiong.” Xia Yubing was still uneasy.
Tong Jialu nodded repeatedly, gripping Xia Yubing’s hand, “At least Brother Cheng did not neglect you, he tried every means to protect you thoroughly!”
Xia Yubing’s heart warmed, and her eyes suddenly moistened.
Tong Jialu hurriedly said, “Sister, you can’t cry. It’s not good for the baby.”
“Right, I know, I know.” Xia Yubing burst into tears, “I’m just happy!”
“If it were in ancient times…” Tong Jialu teased, “The child you are carrying would be a lord’s eldest son by concubine.”
“You and your slick mouth!” Xia Yubing flicked her forehead, and then touched her belly, “All I want now is for him to be born safely and grow up happily.”
“That’s right. I’ll be an aunt too.”
Tong Jialu was grinning from ear to ear, yet she enviously said, “Who knows about this belly of mine…”
Tong Jialu’s eyes rolled, she gripped Xia Yubing’s hand tightly, “Sister, you have to create more opportunities for me~”
Xia Yubing shook her head with a smile, “You girl, always teasing me.”
Tong Jialu pouted, “I know, but…you also know, with so many women around Brother Cheng, I really don’t stand a chance.”
“Okay okay, I’ll help you.” Xia Yubing sighed, “Since we are always going to be ‘one of many’ by his side, I will definitely help you.”
“You are the best to me!”
Xia Yubing gathered herself, “Alright, let’s finish these tasks first, I’ll send him a message later.”
“Yeah! I’ve almost finished everything, now I only need to handle the accounts of LinkedIn and Red Mountain.” Tong Jialu pulled up her hair, paused for a moment, “Oh, sis, I also discovered something.”
Tong Jialu searched the table for a while, then took out the CGG folder and placed it in front of Xia Yubing.
“Sister, look at this.”
Xia Yubing flipped it open to see, “This is…”
“Brother Cheng reached agreements with 9 institutions this time, but during my review of the transfers, I found that what he gave to Sister Lin is different from everyone else.”
“Every other institution had their own input, but for Sister Lin, it was all given by Brother Cheng.”
Xia Yubing carefully checked and found that it was exactly as Tong Jialu had said.
“It seems, Brother Cheng truly favors Sister Lin. No wonder such a dominant woman turns into a timid bunny in front of him, completely losing her temper.” Tong Jialu shrugged.
Watching the number approaching 7 billion above, Xia Yubing also felt a bit sour.
She knew that except for being younger, she didn’t compare to Shulin in any other aspect, but she still forced a light smile, “Yeah, after all, she was approved by Mr. Jin. Not like us.”
Tong Jialu, perceptive to mood, quickly changed the topic, “Sister, let’s not think too much. Let’s finish these tasks first, and go have a big meal tonight!”