Reply to Keats - Chap 39
Chap 39
: Only you can deliver it?
Zhao Shengge drove the car to the restaurant on Puye Street, leaning against the floor-to-ceiling window. Outside was the night sea, and the lights were not too bright.
Chen Wan felt that it didn’t look like a place for business socializing, but it would indeed be strange for two people, without a team, to go to a place where people drink white wine for socializing.
The restaurant is not big and there are not many people, but it has a very high style. The small square table is not big and has candles on it, creating a warm atmosphere, which is suitable for chatting with friends.
They sat face to face, and Zhao Shengge’s legs were long and bent, so he didn’t touch Chen Wan. However, Chen Wan felt that his legs were confined by two long legs under the small table, and he didn’t dare to move.
The other party was completely unaware and remained as steady as a rock.
He is sensitive because he feels guilty and has something to hide.
Chen Wanping’s heart slowed down and he pretended to turn his head to look at the night sea outside the window, but he saw a pair of dim eyes through the glass, dark, calm, but bottomless.
Chen Wan’s heart skipped a beat.
Not like a lion.
Zhao Sheng Pavilion.
It’s a wolf.
The wolf leader raised his glass to him in a gentlemanly manner: “It’s a pleasure to work with you.”
Chen Wan also touched him socially: “It’s a pleasure to work with you.”
The dishes were served and the two of them ate and chatted, and the familiar and relaxed atmosphere returned.
They were not familiar enough to talk about everything, but Chen Wan was not the kind of person who would let things slide.
Zhao Shengge was still the same as usual, listening more and talking less, but his subtle probing and inducing words at the negotiation table did not work as usual.
Chen Wan looked talkative and amiable, but he seldom took the initiative to talk about his personal affairs. He did not mention his interests, daily routine and preferences. He did not inquire much about Zhao Shengge’s private affairs. Instead, he expressed his opinions, wishes and aspirations for the grand blueprint of the cooperation project.
“…”
Zhao Shengge agreed, and discussed some issues and exchanged some opinions with him on the subsequent progress of the project.
The lights were bright, people were toasting each other, everyone had their own agenda, yet everything was serious and flawless.
At the end of dinner, Chen Wan went to the bathroom, and Shen Zongnan called Zhao Shengge and asked him to go to the teahouse.
Tan Youming must be very close to Shen Zongnan’s ear because he could hear his laughter and even his breathing.
Zhao Shengge didn’t care about his eavesdropping and said directly: “It’s not over yet.”
Shen Zongnan paused. He didn’t expect that it would take so long to sign a not-too-complicated contract. Although this was a big order for Ke Xiang, it was just a small part of the whole project.
As an investor, he doesn’t care or pay much attention to it. As long as the person is reliable, that’s enough.
Shen Zongnian patted Tan Youming on the shoulder, waited for him to go play again, and asked Zhao Shengge: “How is it?”
Zhao Shengge: “I don’t know.”
Shen Zongnian said: “It’s uncertain.”
Zhao Shengge was silent for a moment and said, “He peeled crabs for me again.”
Shen Zongnian: “…, then you are quite amazing.”
Zhao Shengge didn’t know if he was really confused. He put down the hot white towel he used to wipe his hands, leaned back in his chair, and insisted on asking, “Is he always like this?”
Zhao Shengge had not known Chen Wan long enough to judge and analyze his behavior. Shen Zongnan actually knew him earlier.
“What?”
“That’s it.”
He is obedient, gives you whatever you want, and seems to have no temper.
Is this the case with everyone?
Shen Zongnian rarely saw Zhao Shengge acting crazy like this, but he said truthfully: “Not really.”
Shen Zongnan had seen Chen Wan politely but firmly reject others’ rude invitations, and he had also seen him directly and frankly avoid others’ inappropriate contact.
Chen Wan seems easy to talk to, but he is not flattering or weak, which is also what Tan Youming likes about him.
Zhao Shengge said “Oh”.
It was hard for Shen Zongnian not to hear the smugness in his voice, so he poured cold water on him: “It could also be that he is afraid of you, and–”
“You are his Party A now.”
Zhao Shengge stopped talking, thinking of what Chen Wan had said to Song Qingmiao at Jinglian Temple.
Shen Zongnian spared no effort: “Aren’t you afraid that he is not.”
Zhao Shengge pointed out rigorously: “Neither am I.”
Although it has been rumored in the circle that he is not particular about gender, Zhao Shengge himself is not actually sure about it. There is only work in his life.
Shen Zongnian was silent for a long time, and then he had a rare minute to speak for others: “If he really is not you, don’t mess around.”
Zhao Shengge thought about it seriously and replied to Shen Zongnian politely: “Probably not.”
“…” Shen Zongnian thought of his slightly perverted habits and reminded him in a friendly way, “He is not someone else. Tan Youming and Zhuo Zhixuan will not let you do whatever you want.”
Zhao Shengge never cared about these things, and replied to Shen Zongnian in a friendly manner: “So, it’s better for him to volunteer.”
“…”
After dinner, Chen Wan didn’t plan to ask his prospective client to take him back, and was about to ask the driver to pick him up, but Zhao Shengge asked before he could say anything: “Are you in a hurry to go back?”
Chen Wan thought he wanted to strike while the iron was hot and talk about the project, so he said, “No rush.”
Zhao Shengge said, “Would you like to go shopping together? I still owe you a gift, remember?”
Chen Wan was slightly stunned. He remembered, he had always remembered it, but he thought Zhao Shengge had forgotten it.
“Let’s go to Sogo, or anywhere else you want to go.”
Chen Wan shook his head. It didn’t matter where he went. He was just worried: “Can you just go out like this?”
Although the domestic security is definitely much better than that abroad, Zhao Shengge has a special identity and Chen Wan has to be cautious. He is still upset about the report of the shooting incident that Zhao Shengge encountered in Italy a few years ago.
Zhao Shengge looked at him and smiled, then walked out while turning the car key: “They can’t recognize me.”
Chen Wan was convinced, or rather, confused, by a smile.
When Chen Wan came, she was so excited and nervous that she noticed belatedly that Zhao Shengge drove very skillfully and sharply.
Perhaps because he was afraid that the mall would close if it was too late, Zhao Shengge even drove a little… ferociously.
The feeling of starting and overtaking was very… familiar. Chen Wan couldn’t remember which scene it was. Logically speaking, he should have never seen Zhao Shengge driving a car himself, let alone sitting in his passenger seat.
Zhao Shengge stopped at a red light, moved his fingers on the steering wheel, turned around and asked him: “Am I driving too fast?”
Chen Wan came back to his senses, smiled and said no.
Zhao Shengge stared at his raised lips for two seconds, turned his gaze away, and reached out for the water. The green light just happened to come on, and Chen Wan hurriedly said, “Let me do it.”
Zhao Shengge gave him the water, stepped on the accelerator, and waited until the car passed the intersection and drove onto a smooth road before Chen Wan handed him the water with the cap already unscrewed.
He deliberately put his hand on the lower half of the bottle, leaving enough space for Zhao Shengge to hold the bottle. He was very considerate.
But maybe Zhao Shengge was too focused on the road conditions, and their hands still touched.
Zhao Shengge’s hand was used to hold a gun. It was calloused, with distinct knuckles, and was broad and powerful. The skin on the back of Chen Wan’s hand that was touched by him instantly became flaming and burning, and the high temperature rose along the nerves in the arm to the brain.
But Zhao Shengge quickly moved his hand away. The time their hands touched was only a ten-millionth of a second. I don’t know if he didn’t notice it or didn’t care at all. He said naturally, “Thank you.”
Chen Wan also said calmly, you’re welcome.
The duty-free shops and boutiques in Times Square are still crowded with tourists late at night, but there are fewer people inside the department stores.
When passing by the watch counter, Chen Wan saw at a glance a watch that was very suitable for Zhao Shengge.
It is really suitable. The low-key moon disk mounted on the big hands with distinct joints can become the material of new beautiful dreams.
Chen Wan really wanted to say to Zhao Shengge, why don’t you not give me a gift, just let me give you a gift.
But he was just thinking about it and planned to secretly buy the watch later.
Zhao Shengge followed Chen Wan’s line of sight and his eyes became a little subtle.
That watch is obviously of the same style as the pair of Promise series cufflinks I wore last time.
Zhao Shengge walked over, blocking Chen Wan’s view of the counter, and he raised his head.
Zhao Shengge raised his chin and said, “Let’s go over there and take a look.”
Chen Wan followed him to another area.
The distance between the two people was neither far nor close, and they strolled leisurely in the garden, looking around as they went.
Chen Wan rarely had the experience of shopping in a mall with others. Zhao Shengge walked slowly and looked very seriously, as if choosing a gift for Chen Wan was a very important matter.
“Come.”
Chen Wan walked closer: “Mr. Zhao wants to give me cufflinks?”
Zhao Shengge raised his eyebrows slightly: “Only you can send it off, not me?”
“…” Chen Wan smiled and said, “Of course not.” He wondered in his heart whether Zhao Shengge was really obsessed with the pair of cufflinks that he had grabbed first.
He lowered his head and looked carefully for a while, then pointed at a pair of cufflinks under the counter and said, “This one is good.”
The salesgirl was very smart and took out the cufflinks for the customer to try on.
Zhao Shengge said, “Give it to me.”
Chen Wan paused.
The salesgirl gave the cufflinks to Zhao Shengge with a smile, and Zhao Shengge said, “Chen Wan.”
“hand.”
Zhao Shengge’s expression was calm and his behavior was gentlemanly enough, without any ambiguity.
Chen Wan raised his arm somewhat stiffly. Zhao Shengge leaned over slightly and tilted his head to put on the cufflinks for him. His expression was serious and focused, and his fingers inadvertently pressed the blue veins on Chen Wan’s wrist.
