Chapter 1251: Sealed Pain
"No need, there’s a meeting later."
An Rui opened his mouth to say something but ultimately said nothing, just reached out and patted his friend’s shoulder: "You... keep at it."
An Rui is a typical gaming enthusiast; he can quickly discern his opponent’s intent, calculate the cooldown time of their skills, and judge whose health depletes faster, his or the opponent’s.
But when it comes to thinking about emotions or dating, An Rui’s intelligence is not much better than a three-year-old’s.
He knows something must have gone wrong between Zhou Chengchen and Xi Siyan, but he doesn’t understand what went wrong.
An Rui knows Xi Siyan hasn’t let go of Zhou Chengchen in his heart, but he didn’t deduce that; Xi Siyan plainly told him.
Xi Siyan left the An Family and headed to an office building in the CBD.
The elevator reached the twelfth floor, and as soon as the door opened, a beautiful logo caught his eye: Cheng Yi Technology.
He entered the password to go in, and everyone inside looked over, many already speaking: "Boss"
"Brother Xi."
Xi Siyan nodded to them and walked into his office.
There was someone already in his office, poring over a computer. Upon seeing him enter, the person raised his head and adjusted the glasses on his nose: "Master, you’re back?"
"Yeah."
"Did you receive it?"
"Yeah."
The person seemed to want to say more, but Xi Siyan took a sip of water and spoke first: "Notify everyone, meeting in five minutes."
"Alright."
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Suddenly, Zhou Chengchen and Zhou Qi came back, startling the Zhou Family. For three whole years, they hadn’t returned; it was always Zhou Chengze and Qi Cheng going to the United Kingdom to see them.
After some commotion, and eating a bit, Zhou Chengchen went upstairs to her room, which was still the familiar setting, took a shower, and was just about to rest when Zhou Qi knocked and came in.
His face still didn’t look good. Zhou Chengchen sat cross-legged on the bed, looking up at him: "What’s up?"
Zhou Qi closed the door with his back, leaning against the wall: "I want to hit someone."
"Who do you want to hit? An Rui or Xi Siyan?"
"Both."
"Zhou Qi, don’t overestimate yourself. Are you sure you can take on two at once?"
"I... Are you okay?"
"I’m fine, why wouldn’t I be? Those are old matters, forgotten ages ago."
Zhou Qi squinted at Zhou Chengchen, seemingly gauging the truth of her words. Zhou Chengchen looked unconcerned, as if she wasn’t lying.
"Do you have any more questions? If not, I’m going to sleep, I’m really tired."
As she said this, she turned over and lay down, closed her eyes, and waved her hand towards Zhou Qi: "Remember to close the door from the outside."
Zhou Qi stood there a few more seconds before turning to leave.
Upon hearing the door close, Zhou Chengchen slowly opened her eyes.
The look of nonchalance on her face gradually disappeared as she placed a hand over her heart and gently rubbed.
What’s going on?
She should feel fine, so why does it feel like something inside is cracking, as if pain is seeping through those cracks?
Zhou Chengchen bit her lip, staying still.
He is taller than three years ago, his physique is more solid; no longer slender as before. His clothes are more professional looking, no longer just T-shirts and sweatpants.
But his face is still so handsome, a glance could make anyone’s heart race.