Chapter 563: Chapter 316: Her Little Secret with Chen Cheng_2
The table still held exquisite tea snacks, English muffins paired with rich black tea, the silverware twinkling in the sunlight.
Chen Cheng paced to the window, looked out, and saw the bustling cityscape, with endless streams of cars and people.
Su Liya tiptoed over and embraced him from behind, resting her head affectionately against his back, and softly asked, "Uncle, what are you thinking about?"
Chen Cheng took her hand and caressed her slender fingers, "Thinking about what kinds of cunning plans are hiding in that little head of yours."
Su Liya giggled, "But they are all for you, Uncle."
The two of them stood there quietly for a while before Chen Cheng turned around, took her hand, and led her to sit down by the sofa.
Su Liya quickly grabbed a muffin and held it to Chen Cheng’s lips, "Ah~"
Chen Cheng took a bite, "It tastes alright."
"Then have some water~"
Chen Cheng held her hand, "Are you sure?"
Su Liya turned and met his eyes, the muffin in her hand falling to the carpet, and in that deep autumn morning, her long-held girlish feelings finally bloomed.
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In the room, sunlight streamed through the sheer curtains, casting a warm glow on Su Liya’s profile.
Chen Cheng brushed her smooth long hair aside, "Xiao Hai is waiting for you downstairs, it’s time for you to go to school."
Blushing slightly, Su Liya hugged Chen Cheng, "I don’t want to go..."
"The nanny is coming to school to pick you up," Chen Cheng pointed out the reason.
Reluctantly, Su Liya let go and pouted, "Can I come find you at Wanbao Hall later?"
Chen Cheng smiled and tapped her nose, "Depends on how you behave."
Her eyes instantly brightened, "I will definitely behave well, Uncle, you can’t go back on your word."
After saying this, she slid off the bed, dressed, touched up her makeup in the mirror, made sure everything was in place, and slowly walked towards the door.
But at the door, she turned back to look at Chen Cheng, "Uncle... will you miss me?"
Chen Cheng looked at her, a tender smile curling his lips, "Yes."
A simple word, yet it conveyed volumes, rendering Su Liya unable to extricate herself.
Only then did she finally turn around and leave the room.
In the room, Chen Cheng watched the closed door and took a deep breath.
The room still held a faint scent of roses, and on the white petals, there was now a hint of faint crimson.
And the muffin that had fallen on the floor, now cold, silently spoke of everything that had just happened.
Su Liya arrived downstairs and saw Chen Donghai waiting by the car.
Chen Donghai respectfully opened the car door, "Miss Su."
Su Liya got into the car in a familiar way, yet her gaze still occasionally drifted towards the hotel.
"Mr. Chen has instructed that I drop you off at the school gate," Chen Donghai started the car.
Su Liya nodded, "Got it."
She quickly took out her phone and sent a message to Mei Xiang, "Sister Mei Xiang, you were right! Uncle is really kind."
Mei Xiang quickly replied, "So how are things going now?"
Su Liya’s fingers flew over the keyboard, "I don’t want to leave him for school. But Uncle said it depends on my behavior, I want to visit him at Wanbao Hall later."
Mei Xiang sent a playful emoticon, "Then you have to behave well and try to completely win over Brother Cheng."
Su Liya blushed and sent a shy emoticon, "See you later at Wanbao Hall."
"Mhm."
The car slowly drove towards the school, while Su Liya stared out of the window at the receding streetscape, her thoughts drifting back to the hotel room.
She relished every moment spent with Chen Cheng, her heart brimming with sweetness and fondness.
At the school intersection, Chen Donghai stopped the car, "Miss Su, we’ve arrived."
Su Liya came to her senses and responded, then got out of the car and walked towards the school.
Mrs. Shen saw her coming and asked with concern, "Miss, why did you come in from outside the school? I’ve been looking for you for a long time."
Su Liya replied calmly, "I just helped a classmate photocopy some materials."
Mrs. Shen didn’t think much of it and just reminded, "Miss, please don’t do this again, it makes it hard for me to find you."
Su Liya quickly asked, "You didn’t call my Mom, did you?"
"Madam is also quite busy, I didn’t want to bother her, thinking you were just delayed for a while," Mrs. Shen shook her head and again cautioned, "But Miss, you really shouldn’t do this again, otherwise I always feel uneasy."
Su Liya obediently nodded her head, "Okay, I’ll be careful. Let’s go."
She turned and got into the MPV, and after Mrs. Shen also boarded the vehicle, Su Liya told the driver, "Go to Wanbao Hall."
"Aren’t we going home, Miss?"
"I have an appointment with Mei Xiang." Su Liya replied, "After dinner, we’ll go back."
Mrs. Shen took out her phone, "I need to ask Madam for permission."
Though Su Liya had gotten used to this kind of life in recent days, she still felt somewhat uncomfortable about this almost constant surveillance.
However, she did not lose her temper on the spot, but just spread her hands and sent a message to Chen Cheng, "I’m coming over."
When Wen Shulin received the call, he didn’t think much and just agreed.
"Miss, Madam has agreed."
Su Liya did not look up, "Then let’s go."
The MPV slowly started moving, Su Liya sat inside, her eyes gazing out the window, filled with anticipation for her upcoming meeting with Chen Cheng.
Mrs. Shen, who knew her best, saw Su Liya’s restless heart, "Miss, do you have something on your mind?"
Su Liya’s mind raced, she leaned forward, "Mrs. Shen, you’ve been taking care of me for so long over here. How about I talk to Mom about giving you a break? You can go back to Taiwan and rest a bit?"
Mrs. Shen was startled, then smiled and shook her head, "No need, Miss, I’m quite comfortable here, the remuneration from Madam is good, and I can take care of you, I’m very satisfied."
Su Liya held Mrs. Shen’s hand, coquettishly saying, "But you work so hard every day, I want you to relax. Besides, I’m doing quite well at school, you don’t need to worry too much about me."
She paused, then added, "Going back to see your family and spending more time with them would be nice, right?"
Mrs. Shen, moved by Su Liya’s sincere eyes, felt touched but also hesitant, "This... I have to ask Madam’s opinion."
Su Liya knew Mrs. Shen’s concerns, she took out her phone, "I’m calling Mom now, don’t worry, I will definitely persuade her."
Saying so, Su Liya dialed Wen Shulin’s number, put it on speaker after the call connected, and sweetly called out, "Mommy."
Wen Shulin, hearing her daughter’s voice, softened her tone, "Baby, what is it?"
"Mommy, I want to discuss something."
Su Liya’s tone carried a hint of coquettishness, "Mrs. Shen has been taking care of me for so long, she has been working really hard, I want her to take a break and go back to Taiwan to see her family, what do you think?"
Wen Shulin thought it over, Mrs. Shen had indeed been taking care of Su Liya wholeheartedly, allowing her time off was nothing unreasonable.
"But if she goes back, who will take care of you? I’ve been quite busy lately."
Su Liya had already planned for this, "Mommy, I’m old enough to take care of myself."
"Besides, I’m at school most of the time, Mrs. Shen doesn’t need to worry about me."
"For meals and such, I can go to Wanbao Hall to find Sister Xiao Er! Besides, Mei Xiang is also there, the two of us can chat."
Hearing her daughter say this, and seeing Li Ya’s changes over this period, Wen Shulin agreed, "Alright then. Mrs. Shen, you go back and rest for a while."
"Yay! That’s great! Thank you, Mommy!"
Su Liya cheered excitedly, then winked at Mrs. Shen, "Mrs. Shen, did you hear that? Mommy agreed!"
Mrs. Shen also revealed a smile, "Thank you, Madam, and thank you, Miss. I will make arrangements soon..."
"There’s no need to hurry," Su Liya sincerely said, "Go back and rest well, spend good time with your family. Your salary, I will ask Mommy to continue paying you."
"Miss, you’ve really grown up..." Mrs. Shen was deeply moved.
With Mrs. Shen leaving, Su Liya felt a weight lift off her chest, no longer needing to worry that Mrs. Shen, the nanny who knew her best, would discover her little secret with Chen Cheng.