I'm back in 1990

Chapter 767: You'll treat next time

The matter that Huang Xiaochuan asked Gao Song to understand was not complicated. The next afternoon, Gao Song learned about the situation and did not dare to delay at all. He immediately reported it to his boss!

"What?" Huang Xiaochuan was initially incredulous after hearing Gao Song's report.

But he quickly smiled meaningfully and said, "Interesting!"

He never imagined that the girl he saw from behind yesterday was actually his second brother's sister-in-law, Cheng Ling!

According to the information Gao Song gathered, the two hadn't known each other for very long. It was mainly because Cheng Ling often saw Chen Zhe not eating on time or even not eating at all. Out of kindness, she offered Chen Zhe some help, and over time, the two became like friends.

Huang Xiaochuan had met Cheng Ling before. She was a lively and generous girl. Although she wasn't very ambitious, she was kind-hearted. Huang Xiaochuan had heard his nephew Maowa talk about how good his aunt was to him more than once.

Therefore, Huang Xiaochuan had always had a good impression of Cheng Ling. Otherwise, he wouldn't have arranged for her to work at the Pudong Public Library last time because of her breakup. Given his status, he wouldn't have needed to personally handle such a small matter; he could have just told his subordinates. But he still arranged it for her personally.

Huang Xiaochuan originally wanted to find a partner for his friend Chen Zhe to spend the rest of his life with, so he came up with the idea of ​​hiring a personal assistant for him. Unexpectedly, things turned out quite differently.

He understands Chen Zhe's temperament well, after all, the two were classmates in college for four years. Chen Zhe is a straight man who is not good at dealing with women. The fact that he can accept Cheng Ling's help and that the two can get along so well shows that he has feelings for Cheng Ling. There is definitely something going on between the two of them.

As he thought about it, Huang Xiaochuan couldn't help but laugh!

At this moment, Gao Song suggested, "Mr. Huang, how about we hire Ms. Cheng Ling as Professor Chen's personal assistant?"

Huang Xiaochuan thought for a moment, then waved his hand: "No need, let's leave it at that for now. We'll talk about the personal assistant later."

After dinner, Huang Xiaochuan shared the news with Yu Xiang.

Huang Xiaochuan pulled Yu Xiang aside: "I have something to tell you!"

Yu Xiang looked at the gossipy man and found it somewhat amusing. She knew her man's temper best and had never seen him like this before, so she immediately became interested.

"What's wrong? Tell me!"

"Let me tell you! There really are such coincidences in this world!" Huang Xiaochuan deliberately kept everyone in suspense.

Yu Xiang angrily punched him: "Stop beating around the bush, just tell me already, or I'm leaving!"

"Hey, hey, hey! Why can't you understand a joke? You get angry so easily!"

Yu Xiang glared at him angrily, raising her hand as if to hit him: "Are you going to talk or not?"

"I'll talk, I'll talk! Do you know who Chen Zhe is dating?"

Yu Xiang was naturally very familiar with Chen Zhe and knew a lot about him. When she heard that Chen Zhe had a girlfriend, she immediately became interested.

"Who is it? Who is it?"

"Cheng Ling is Cheng Jing's younger sister."

"Who?" Yu Xiang couldn't believe it at first and looked at the man with a surprised expression.

Huang Xiaochuan nodded, indicating that he was right.

Seeing this, Yu Xiang quickly asked, "How did they meet? Did you introduce them?"

Huang Xiaochuan immediately waved his hand: "I didn't introduce you!"

But then he laughed and said, "But it really does have something to do with me!"

"What's the relationship?"

Huang Xiaochuan said smugly, "Think about it! If I hadn't arranged for Cheng Ling to work at the library, would Chen Zhe have even met her?"

Upon hearing this, Yu Xiang immediately showed a disdainful expression: "Tch! That's just far-fetched!"

Huang Xiaochuan, however, argued vehemently: "I'm just stating the facts."

But Yu Xiang suddenly thought of something: "Isn't Chen Zhe the same age as you? And isn't your sister-in-law only in her early twenties? There's quite a big age difference between them, isn't there?"

Huang Xiaochuan, however, disagreed: "What's wrong with being a little older? Being older means you'll be more caring. Don't you know Chen Zhe? He's an absolute good man, responsible towards his family. Look how he treated Chen Qiao before!"

Upon hearing the man mention Chen Zhe's ex-wife, Chen Qiao, Yu Xiang couldn't help but sigh.

"Why did this couple, who were doing so well, suddenly get divorced?"

"How can you be like this? It's all in the past, why are you bringing it up again!" Huang Xiaochuan said, his face showing displeasure at Yu Xiang's behavior.

"Okay, okay! I won't say anything more, alright?" Yu Xiang quickly changed her tune when she saw that the man was a little displeased.

Then she asked, "Should we tell my second sister-in-law about this?"

Huang Xiaochuan disagreed: "Let's not talk about it yet. I've looked into it, and these two haven't known each other for very long. Let's wait and see!"

"Okay, I'll listen to you then." Yu Xiang also felt that the man's consideration made sense.

Huang Xiaochuan had originally intended to ask Chen Zhe when the research report would be finalized, but after learning about this matter, Huang Xiaochuan was no longer in a hurry to urge him. In Huang Xiaochuan's opinion, nothing was more important than Chen Zhe's happiness for the rest of his life.

Chen Zhe and Cheng Ling maintained their dining buddy relationship, but a subtle change had occurred in Chen Zhe's heart.

He looked forward to seeing Cheng Ling every day, not because he expected her to bring him lunch and dinner, but because he hoped someone would chatter away in front of him, sharing interesting stories and where the best snacks in Shanghai were.

That afternoon, Chen Zhe finished revising the data in the report. He stretched his stiff limbs and then checked the time. It seemed there was still a while before the library staff would get off work.

He called someone to come downstairs and bring his laptop to his office on the nineteenth floor, while he went to the café on the first floor of the library.

He heard Cheng Ling say a few days ago that the Black Forest cake at the café on the first floor of the library is the best in all of Shanghai.

As usual, Cheng Ling finished her work handover with her colleagues and left on time, but she saw Chen Zhe at the employee entrance.

"Oh! Teacher Chen! You haven't left yet?" Cheng Ling was a little surprised. Usually, Chen Zhe would have already left by this time.

Chen Zhe's expression was somewhat flustered, and his movements were a little erratic, but he still handed the bag in his hand to Cheng Ling.

"I heard you say the cakes on the first floor were delicious a few days ago, so I bought two."

Cheng Ling was taken aback for a moment, but then she laughed and took the bag without hesitation.

"Wow! That's great! I was thinking of buying a cake before I left, but I didn't expect you to bring it to me, Teacher Chen. You really are my lunch buddy." She patted Chen Zhe on the shoulder as she spoke.

Chen Zhe was in an exceptionally good mood and smiled genuinely: "I've received a lot of help from you, it's only right!"

"Haha, it's really a bit strange to hear you say that!" Cheng Ling teased Chen Zhe.

Chen Zhe's face turned red again, much to his dismay.

Cheng Ling looked at the cake, then at Chen Zhe, and invited, "I got paid today, and I just happen to know of a new local cuisine restaurant that opened not far from here. I wonder if Teacher Chen has time to come with me to try it out?"

Chen Zhe nodded: "I'll treat you!"

Cheng Ling glared at Chen Zhe, feigning displeasure: "I said I'd treat, so I'll treat next time!"

Chen Zhe laughed happily: "Okay!"