Gu Xixi waited for Cheng Jemin for a long time at the entrance of his dormitory building, her face always wearing a controlled indifference, despite the intense hope in her heart to see him as soon as possible. Seeing that this man remained unperturbed and walked over calmly, her heart suddenly turned cold.
It had been more than half a year since graduation, and the two of them often kept in touch, but Cheng Jemin had never shown any affection for her. Gu Xixi felt a bit sad; how could her persistent feelings over so many years not have moved this man? She really wanted to leave and stay as far away from him as possible!
However, every time she was with him, she could sense a faint warmth in his fleeting glances. She didn't know if Cheng Jemin had a girl he liked, but she still hoped that he would give her enough space for love, even though he had not yet given her a definite answer.
Some people say that a woman pursuing a man is like a piece of paper, while a man pursuing a woman is like a mountain. It's undeniable that in every man's heart, there is one or more women he admires. Some men will do everything to pursue these women, while others will sensitively hide in a corner, silently gazing at them. Cheng Jemin belonged to the latter type. Although he and Gu Xixi were in different departments during their four years of university, their relationship was always ambiguous. Cheng Jemin could never forget the scene when he first met Gu Xixi on the university campus.
From that moment on, Cheng Jemin began to pay attention to Gu Xixi, to her every move. Whenever Gu Xixi suddenly turned her head to notice him, Cheng Jemin would quickly turn his head away.
In Cheng Jemin's heart, he wasn't without the idea of confessing to Gu Xixi. But every time he looked at the elegant and outstanding Gu Xixi and thought of his own ordinariness, his sensitive and proud heart would hesitate.
Therefore, Cheng Jemin and Gu Xixi always remained at a distance. However, it couldn't be denied that in that campus filled with birdsong and dancing, love had already happened without any suspense. Cheng Jemin, like a hunted animal, was tormented by this relationship, almost to the point of collapse.
"Xixi, I have to talk to you today," Cheng Jemin suddenly stopped in front of Gu Xixi. "Xixi, you've tormented me for years. Today, I must tell you that I like you, from the day I first saw you. I'm willing to accompany you on the road ahead, and I believe I can make you happy."
"You... what are you saying? I don't understand what you're saying," Gu Xixi was a bit flustered, staring at Cheng Jemin with a dazed look, her face slightly red.
Seeing Gu Xixi's expression, Cheng Jemin felt as if he was struck by some emotion and stepped forward to embrace her, kissing her. She couldn't resist, and his lips and tongue invaded her. This kiss was both a natural progression and a long-planned move. He kissed her deeply, like a diver who didn't surface for a long time. When he finally came up for air, she finally regained the ability to speak.
Looking at the smiling Cheng Jemin, Gu Xixi suddenly felt a bit teary-eyed. She wasn't a thick-skinned person, so when she blushed, she ran quickly toward the alley entrance like a frightened deer.
"Cheng Yancai will come to the city to buy wedding supplies the day after tomorrow. Come to my office to pick me up when I finish work in the morning," she said in a low voice, which sounded like both a command and a reminder, carried by the evening breeze to Cheng Jemin's ears.
Watching the figure moving quickly in the night, Cheng Jemin quickly chased after her, saying, "I know."
After a hundred meters, Gu Xixi stopped and, as if sensing something, turned back to see Cheng Jemin following her with two bags.
"You... why are you carrying such heavy bags and following me? Go back and put them down."
Cheng Jemin, who was in good physical condition, didn't care about the bags in his hands, especially on such a happy occasion. He chuckled and said, "I'll take you home."
"My house isn't far. Go back quickly!"
"No, I cherish the time I spend with you," Cheng Jemin blurted out.
A wave of sweetness surged in Gu Xixi's heart. They walked side by side for a few steps, and Gu Xixi suddenly said, "You have to treat me to a meal today. I'm hungry!"
"Sure, dear Gu Xixi, what do you want to eat? I'll treat you to a big meal!"
"Um, what I want most right now is beef noodles..."
When Cheng Jemin returned to his dormitory, it was already 10 PM. Lying in bed, thinking of Gu Xixi's playful smile, Cheng Jemin felt extremely happy.
This wasn't a dream. Gu Xixi liked him. Perhaps over the years, she had believed, just like him, that they belonged to each other, a silent understanding between them.
Holding the black notebook, Cheng Jemin gradually calmed down. He was good at analyzing, and after some thought, he had a sudden realization.
Now, he had unknowingly been influenced by the notebook, not just in his life's trajectory but also in his character.
Lying in bed, Cheng Jemin flipped through the notebook again, lightly turning the first two pages. His eyes focused on the third page, which read: "Director Chen was transferred to serve as the deputy mayor of a city in Ximo Province. Before leaving, he said he would continue to pay attention to my growth, but I feel that people around me are treating me differently..."
Looking at the familiar handwriting, a sense of unprecedented courage rose in Cheng Jemin's chest. Although the major trajectory of his life hadn't changed much from what was recorded in the notebook, he, Cheng Jemin, was no longer the same person who wrote that diary entry. Through his efforts, he had taken control of the situation.
Tomorrow would be an interesting day.
A faint sense of alcohol made Cheng Jemin fall into a deep sleep while thinking. When he woke up, the sky was already bright. After a quick wash, Cheng Jemin tidied up his dormitory, especially putting away the 40,000 yuan, and quickly headed to the office building.
"Brother, come to my place for dinner!" Enthusiastic greetings came from all directions. Cheng Jemin, as usual, greeted his neighbors. However, his main thought at the moment was whether these people would still be so friendly to him after Director Chen's transfer.
After a simple breakfast outside, Cheng Jemin arrived at the office. As he was diligently cleaning Director Chen Bingnan's office, the office director, Feng Changhai, happened to walk by.
When Feng Changhai met Cheng Jemin, he was momentarily stunned, but after half a minute, he put on his usual smile and said, "Xiao Cheng is doing well."
After saying this, Feng Changhai walked away. Seeing the smile on Feng Changhai's face, Cheng Jemin had a thought: Feng Changhai must have already known about Director Chen Bingnan's transfer. Otherwise, Feng Changhai would have always said a few words to him, being very friendly. Now, he just gave a condescending compliment, clearly out of politeness.
Indeed, human relationships can change quickly. Although Cheng Jemin was prepared for this, he still felt a bit disheartened. Just as he was about to continue cleaning, he saw Feng Changhai chatting with Zhao Zhonghua's secretary, Zhao Zhonghua, nearby, their laughter echoing in the corridor.
Everything that happens is beyond one's control. After encountering many strange looks, several black cars stopped outside the Water Resources Department's office building. The main leaders of the department were already waiting there. As the cars stopped, they quickly moved forward to greet the visitors.
As Director Chen Bingnan's secretary, Cheng Jemin was also there to welcome them. However, like the other secretaries of the department leaders, they were just there to wait for instructions. The reception was handled by the office director, Feng Changhai, and they were not needed much.
As a middle-aged man was escorted into the building, Zhao Zhonghua's secretary, Fu Jiangbo, suddenly looked at Cheng Jemin and said with a smile, "Brother Cheng, you'll have to take care of us in the future. With Director Chen's promotion, you'll rise with him, and we'll be counting on you for our livelihoods!"
These words made the other secretaries smile meaningfully. They all knew what was about to happen and had already made their choices.
Facing Fu Jiangbo's mockery, Cheng Jemin smiled calmly and said, "I don't have the ability to take care of the other brothers. They are more experienced and knowledgeable than me, and I need to learn from them."
"But for you, Fu Jiangbo, I can't just stand by. Although I'm only half a year older than you, I've eaten more salt than you've eaten noodles. Since you brought it up, let me give you a reminder. In your position, you need to control your mouth, your tail, and your pants. If you can't even control what's in your pants, how can you handle big things? You need to live a good life, and although women outside may be attractive, they don't share your heart."
Facing the laughter of the others, Cheng Jemin cleverly thought of uniting the majority and dividing them to conquer. His words made the other secretaries a bit embarrassed. No matter what, Xiao Cheng, this young man, seemed unique but always followed the rules of the system, especially in his interactions with others, showing great warmth. Compared to Fu Jiangbo, he was much more sincere.
Fu Jiangbo's teasing was like rubbing salt in an open wound. He had recently caused a scandal by dancing closely with a woman from another unit, which everyone in the department knew about. They just didn't say much out of respect for Zhao Zhonghua. Now, this guy was actually provoking him, so Cheng Jemin didn't give him any face.
Since he couldn't get along with Zhao Zhonghua anyway, he wasn't going to put up with this nonsense!
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