Chapter 176 Cheng Lingfei's Trip to America
Qin Yang's arrival wasn't to discuss other women with Song Ni. She finally had a couple of days off and couldn't let them go to waste. She certainly wasn't jealous because Song Ni was focusing on other women! "Nini, tell me about what's been happening with Tan Shen lately, okay?" She was incredibly curious. How had someone like Tan Shen, such a straightforward man, been gradually nurtured by Nini from a complete straight arrow into a man who knew how to dote on his wife? Even on the first day of pursuing Mrs. Tan... Huh? Her Tan Shen actually had such a side to him. Although Qin Yang was aware of Song Ni's charm and knew that no one could resist Song Ni's playful advances, she was still a little surprised. This was so different from the Tan Shen she knew in high school. "What should I talk about?" "Everything!" "There's too much, where should I even begin?" Qin Yang turned her eyes. "Start with how Tan Shen managed to get you into bed." Song Ni:....... Best friends always have endless things to talk about. Even though they weren't at the bar anymore and didn't have that kind of atmosphere, they could still be in the hotel, sipping wine and chatting. After hearing how Song Ni acted cute and threw little tantrums at Tan Zheng, Qin Yang felt even more impressed. "Nini, is this really your first time dating?" If she hadn't grown up with Song Ni by her side her entire life, she would never believe Song Ni was a first-time dater. How could she be so skilled? Even someone like Tan Shen was completely captivated. "What, after hearing this, do you want to start dating?" "Yeah, it's so damn sweet." "Then go ahead and date." "Date who? I'm fighting with those old men at the company every day. Who can I date?" Song Ni smiled meaningfully. "It's not like you don't have anyone around you." "Who?" Qin Yang furrowed her brows, thinking about men around her who were of similar age and handsome. There was only one option. Song Ni smiled and said nothing. Qin Yang knew what she was thinking and her eyes widened. "You mean that kid Cheng Ling? Nini, what are you thinking? We're good sisters." Song Ni, however, let out a hum. "Do you really think so?" "Isn't it? We've been friends since high school." "Then are you sure Cheng Ling thinks that way? He's never referred to you as his sister or his platonic male friend." Qin Yang frowned, contemplating Song Ni's words. It seemed to be true, Cheng Ling had never said that. "But......" "But what? Yang Yang, why are you so oblivious when it comes to your own affairs? Cheng Ling is quite pitiful, having liked someone for so long only to be seen as a sister." Qin Yang's face flushed red. "Cheng Ling... does he really like me?" "Think carefully. Have I ever gone out alone with Cheng Ling? Is this what they call a trio? He has only ever gone out with you alone." It seemed to be the case. Qin Yang was a bit confused. "Yang Yang, I'm telling you, it's purely out of pity for Cheng Ling. You don't need to feel pressured. You should first carefully consider whether your relationship with him is purely as friends, or if there are elements of romantic attraction." Song Ni said this, but from her observations, Qin Yang definitely had romantic feelings for Cheng Ling, otherwise, she wouldn't have brought this up. Qin Yang thought about it carefully but couldn't come up with an answer. Her head felt messy and a bit groggy. "He likes me? Humph, he only has eyes for his patients. I finally got two days off and wanted to invite him to come see you. Guess what? He said he was going to America to see a patient? What patient is so important that he has to make a special trip to America?" When Song Ni heard this, the smile on her lips faded, and her expression suddenly became serious, her brows furrowed as she asked, "You're saying Cheng Ling went to America?" "Yes, he left this morning. I hadn't heard anything about him going before, it was quite sudden." America, again, America. Given Cheng Ling's current status in the psychology field, a patient who would make him fly to America would either be someone of high status or someone with connections. For some reason, Song Ni suddenly had the idea that Cheng Ling went to America because of Xi Jinjiang. As soon as the thought arose, Song Ni was startled. But the more she thought about it, the more it seemed plausible. Before, Cheng Ling was close with Tan Zheng. Given their relationship at the time, it wasn't to that extent, was it? Could it be that Tan Zheng approached Cheng Ling because Xi Jinjiang had psychological issues? A proud talent in the racing world, equal to Tan Zheng, had his legs amputated after an accident. It would be incredibly difficult for anyone to endure such a downfall. "Yang Yang." Song Ni's voice suddenly lowered, her expression more serious than ever. Qin Yang withdrew her wandering thoughts. "Have you ever heard Cheng Ling mention Xi Jinjiang?" Qin Yang didn't understand why Song Ni was suddenly asking this and shook her head. "No, what's wrong?" Song Ni straightened her posture. "Do you think there's a possibility that he went to America because of Xi Jinjiang, and Tan Zheng also rushed over overnight?" Qin Yang furrowed her brows. "It seems unlikely, right?" "But remember when we went to the club before? He talked with Tan Zheng for a long time. I asked him what they were talking about, but he refused to tell me." Qin Yang blinked. How could she remember? She was completely focused on chatting with the younger guys at the club. "Why don't... you call him and ask?" Qin Yang raised her phone. "He should have landed by now." Song Ni immediately nodded. Qin Yang then made the call. Cheng Ling always answered Qin Yang's calls quickly, and this time was no exception. "Yang Yang? Why are you suddenly calling me?" Cheng Ling's voice was a little tired after the long flight. Qin Yang directly handed the phone to Song Ni. Song Ni took it and spoke. Cheng Ling's voice on the other end paused. "Yang Yang is already in Yu City. Nini, I'm sorry, I won't be able to make up for your birthday." "If you feel sorry, then tell me why you went to America?" Cheng Ling:...... He knew Song Ni wouldn't call for no reason. "Nini." Cheng Ling called out helplessly. Song Ni raised an eyebrow. Given their relationship, if it were an ordinary patient, Cheng Ling could have just told her, or at the very least, used patient privacy as an excuse. But Cheng Ling didn't. Perhaps it was his fatigue that made his mind not work as fast, and he accidentally gave Song Ni an opening. "Is it what I'm thinking?" Cheng Ling struggled feebly. "What are you thinking?" Song Ni's fingers curled slightly, her expression solemn. "Tan Zheng also went to America." Cheng Ling suddenly sighed. Song Ni was too smart. He had never mentioned to Song Ni that Tan Zheng had approached him, yet Song Ni managed to figure this out based on a single conversation he had with Tan Zheng. She was frighteningly intelligent. He didn't intend to deny it. He knew Song Ni had asked Qin Yang about Xi Jinjiang and knew that she had been investigating why Tan Zheng retired back then. Song Ni could deduce this; although he found it somewhat unexpected, it was reasonable. "Yes, it's what you're thinking. But......" Song Ni interrupted Cheng Ling. "I won't tell Tan Zheng. You go ahead and take care of your business. You... good luck, you must succeed." Cheng Ling was taken aback for a moment, then suddenly understood why Tan Zheng was so quickly attracted to Song Ni. Song Ni had always handled things with a good sense of proportion, never putting her friends in an awkward position. It was very comfortable to interact with someone so smart. "Nini, I will succeed. And, thank you." Tan Zheng had asked him to keep it a secret. But Song Ni was too smart, and he was Song Ni's friend first before helping Tan Zheng. (End of this chapter)