I don’t know what her smile means, but it doesn’t seem like there’s anything wrong with it.

　　Over the next few days, we were busy promoting two deputy team leaders. Although they were only two deputy team leaders, we should be able to keep things under control even when we weren’t around.

　　I told my cousin and Chen Yao about the situation, and they both expressed their support. After all, if I didn’t want to go, Chen Hui probably wouldn’t say anything, but she might be disappointed in me because she would be going alone.

　　Going alone, I might get a hard time from the people in Tianjin. I feel more at ease if I go with them.

　　Chen Yao even specifically told me to take good care of Chen Hui. Isn’t she afraid something might happen between us?

　　But that doesn’t seem to be something I need to worry about; nothing should happen, right?

　　I thought about what would happen if Chen Hui got drunk and sat on me, or what if I got drunk too. I really couldn’t imagine what would happen. So I secretly decided that no matter what happened, I couldn’t drink alcohol, otherwise I would easily make mistakes, and who knows what unimaginable things might happen.

　　Therefore, it’s best to be careful. After all, we can’t mess around with our relationship. If we end up sleeping together, it will be a lot of trouble.

　　After finishing up here, the day for our departure soon arrived.

　　The headquarters booked our plane tickets, and Chen Hui also communicated with the Tianjin side. They will arrange for someone to pick us up when we arrive at the airport, so we don’t need to worry about the travel arrangements.

　　Chen Hui and I packed a few changes of clothes and took our laptops, then headed straight to the airport.

　　After getting our tickets, I was planning to go into the waiting area early, but Chen Hui didn’t want to go so soon. So we went to store our luggage first, and then took the subway from the basement level to the next two stops to get something to eat.

　　Our flight is scheduled to take off at 7:30 pm, and it’s only 5 pm now, so we still have plenty of time.

　　”Tang Zheng, have you ever flown on an airplane before?”

　　After we got on the subway, Chen Hui suddenly asked me a question.

　　I nodded. “I sat here when I was in college, but only on my way to school.”

　　I found it a bit strange that Chen Hui would suddenly ask this question.

　　”That’s good. I was worried you’d get airsick, but it seems you won’t.” Chen Hui said with a half-smile, “Do you think we’ll run into Yao Yao and the others tonight?”

　　I shrugged. “Impossible. Aren’t they flying international routes? How could they possibly run into Manager Chen so easily? I’m more curious, your figure and appearance are almost identical to Yao Yao’s, why did you choose to work in logistics?”

　　”Well, how should I put it?” Chen Hui smiled and said, “Everyone has their own choices. Yao Yao likes to be a flight attendant, so let her be a flight attendant. I think since I studied logistics management in college, it’s natural for me to go into a logistics company.”

　　I initially believed her statement, but much later I realized that Chen Hui’s involvement in logistics wasn’t about logistics management or personal choice, but rather a matter of necessity.

　　After getting off the subway, Chen Hui looked in the direction and said, “Let’s go this way.”

　　I didn’t know what she wanted to eat, so I just followed her with my bag on my back. I suddenly realized that I seemed to be Chen Hui’s nanny, with her bag hanging on my body as well.

　　If other people saw us, they might think we were a couple.

　　Aside from our superior-subordinate relationship, our private relationship seemed quite subtle, not like that of a sister-in-law or anything like that. Moreover, I saw her naked body, and we almost slept together. She even kissed me several times when she was drunk.

　　I feel that the relationship is getting a bit messy, but we haven’t deliberately brought it up and have continued to maintain this relationship.

　　”This way,” Chen Hui suddenly said, interrupting the jumbled thoughts in my mind.

　　I followed her toward the pedestrian street ahead. Chen Hui looked around and then sighed softly, “It’s been so long since I’ve been here. I didn’t expect this place to have changed so much.”

　　”Have you been here before?” I asked curiously.

　　Chen Hui looked around and then chuckled softly, “I worked at a shop in this area for a summer when I was in school, but that was a long time ago. That shop is no longer around, and so many shops have opened up here now.”

　　I suddenly felt a faint sadness in Chen Hui’s eyes. I hesitated for a moment and said softly, “Manager Chen, it’s normal for times to change. Some shops can’t stay open, so naturally many more will appear. We’re just witnessing things that once existed.”

　　Chen Hui chuckled. “Tang Zheng, have you noticed that you sometimes resemble a Taoist master, speaking in such a formal and serious manner? If we hadn’t known each other for so long, I would probably have been fooled by your appearance.”

　　”How could that be?” I laughed. “I was just trying to comfort you. You look so worried. Girls shouldn’t keep so many things to themselves. You’re still young, only in your early twenties. Be careful not to make yourself look like you’re eighty when you’re only twenty.”

　　”You can’t expect anything good to come out of a dog’s mouth.” Chen Hui glared at me. “Watch out, or I’ll pull out your teeth.”

　　Looking into her seemingly seductive eyes, I couldn’t help but feel a chill run down my spine.

　　Chen Hui’s unintentional gaze was so alluring that it made my heart flutter, and I couldn’t help but want to hold her in my arms.

　　I laughed and said, “Why would you pull my tooth? But Manager Chen, whether you’re twenty or eighty, you’ll always be this young.”

　　”That sounds alright, so I’ll pass. Let’s go grab something to eat at this shop.”

　　She pointed her little hand at a restaurant with a sign that read “Centennial Old Shop,” and said, “This shop has really been around for a long time, it’s at least older than me, and the food is really good. I guarantee you’ll love it.”

　　”Since you recommend it so highly, I’ll go in and give it a try.”

　　The restaurant is called Erbannan, a Chaoshan-style restaurant with a nice decor. It looks like a chic, upscale place. Although it’s only a little past five o’clock, it’s already packed with people.

　　After entering, we were led by the waiter to a couple’s booth. Perhaps they thought Chen Hui and I were a couple. I don’t know if it was my imagination or if it was real, but I saw that Chen Hui’s pretty face was slightly flushed, as if she had drunk some wine.

　　Chen Hui’s eyes were also somewhat unfocused. She flipped through the menu for a while, then asked me without looking up, “Tang Zheng, what would you like to eat?”

　　Judging from Chen Hui’s eating habits and her everyday accent, I think she prefers the lighter flavors here, so I smiled and said, “I’m not picky, just eat what you like.”

　　”Then I’ll order.”

　　Chen Hui glanced at the menu and then ordered several dishes.

　　I looked around and saw that, apart from those who came with their families, most of the people there seemed to be couples.

　　The only awkward thing was my relationship with Chen Hui, but I didn’t think now was the time to think about it, so I started to find topics to talk about with Chen Hui, chatting about all sorts of things, just trying to temporarily forget about our awkward relationship.

　　After all, it wouldn’t be good for a single woman to have dinner with her younger sister’s boyfriend if word got out.

　　Chen Hui isn’t as aloof as she is at work in private. On the contrary, she’s quite like the girl next door, especially since she’s very knowledgeable and can talk about all sorts of topics. Of course, we didn’t make any dirty jokes, that wouldn’t be appropriate.

　　I couldn’t help but say, “Manager Chen, why do I feel like you’re becoming more and more like the girl next door?”

　　”The girl next door,” Chen Hui chuckled. “You must be the older sister next door, Tang Zheng. How come I never noticed you were so glib before? Or is this your true nature?”

　　”Your true colors?” I laughed. “We have such a good relationship, why would I pretend to be friendly?”

　　As we were talking, the waiter brought the food over. I clearly remembered that Chen Hui had only ordered a few items, but I didn’t expect that the table would be filled with such a large amount of food, mainly because the containers for the various foods were quite large.

　　Apart from the broccoli, I didn’t recognize any of the other florets, but I didn’t ask and just started eating.

　　After we had eaten and drunk our fill, it was my turn to pay the bill.

　　As we left the restaurant, Chen Hui smiled and asked me, “Did you like the food?”

　　”Yes, it has a unique charm.” I nodded in agreement. “So, Manager Chen, your recommendation was correct.”

　　”Stop being so cheeky.” Chen Hui chuckled. “Let’s go back. We need to get our tickets and head to the departure lounge, otherwise it might get crowded later.”

　　We then took the subway back to the airport, picked up our belongings, and smoothly passed through security to enter the departure lounge.

　　After a short while, we boarded the plane. Our seats were naturally next to each other. Chen Hui sat inside, and I sat on the aisle side.

　　Chen Hui took out her earphones, put them on, and said to me, “I’m going to rest for a bit. Call me when we get there.”

　　As she spoke, she closed her eyes and leaned back in her chair.

　　I nodded to indicate that I understood.

　　But for some reason, the flight attendants on this flight tonight were excessively enthusiastic, appearing every ten minutes. Their dedication was so touching that it brought tears to my eyes.

　　Every now and then he would come over and ask me, “Sir, your coffee isn’t hot enough, may I get you a new one?”

　　”Sir, would you like to get a different magazine?”

　　”gentlemen……”

　　This level of dedication is almost overwhelming even for me, let alone Chen Hui who is preparing to go to sleep.

　　She frowned almost imperceptibly, still unwilling to open her eyes, shrinking her head and burying it in the soft, fluffy pillow she had brought on the plane.

　　But I don’t know what’s wrong with these flight attendants, one after another comes and goes, it just never ends, I feel like I’ve had enough!

　　If I were alone, it would be fine, but Chen Hui is with me. If I casually chat up these flight attendants, what if Chen Hui tells Chen Yao?

　　I politely declined the flight attendants’ invitations, but every now and then one or two would come over and greet me.

　　It made me think I was some kind of tycoon, otherwise these flight attendants wouldn’t have been so enthusiastic.

　　Everyone on the plane turned their attention to me, which made me feel a little embarrassed.

　　Chen Hui frowned slightly, but said nothing.

　　But after a while, she finally couldn’t take it anymore, got up, and threw off the blanket.

　　She quickly glanced at the flight attendant beside her, who was disturbing her sleep, and her eyes showed some displeasure.

　　Although I hate to admit it, the Kong family is undeniably beautiful, with perfect makeup, almond-shaped eyes, a pert nose, and slightly pouting, sexy red lips. If Chen Hui weren’t by my side, I doubt I would have been able to resist her either.

　　I don’t know what Chen Hui was thinking, but she suddenly leaned over and possessively put her arm around mys, saying in a rather unhappy tone, “Honey, it’s so noisy here, I can’t sleep at all…”