Chen You was just about to take out his phone to check it when he caught a glimpse of a few people walking out of a shopping mall not far away. They were a group of young, handsome men and beautiful women; very eye-catching.
Liang Mei’s hand was hanging on the arm of a young man who was a little shorter than her. When he looked at her, his eyes were full of love. Next to them were two other girls and a tall young man.
Both girls were interested in the tall young man, but the young man didn’t give much of a reaction.
Three years later, not only did Sheng Qing’s sideburns turn gray, but Liang Mei also got a boyfriend. She and the school grass got over the unpleasantness of their high school days and were now capable of making plans to go shopping together. She even brought along two of her best friends in the hope of playing as a matchmaker.
Chen You looked at the passers-by heading towards the car. He leaned over and watched the school grass pass by him through the car window.
Xiao Langgou, who was outside, suddenly stopped and looked at the car in confusion.
Most young men have a kind of fascination with cars that girls couldn’t understand, which was very different from the degree of care that girls have for cosmetics and bags. Liang Mei’s boyfriend was also looking at the car. He smacked his lips and said, “That’s eight figures at least.”
The two girls and Liang Mei didn’t know much about cars, so they asked what kind of car it was. The reply was that he had never seen the brand before.
Liang Mei’s boyfriend yakked about how he saw it in a magazine and didn’t expect someone could get it so quickly. In short, it was very cool.
Xiao Langgou on the side was looking at the car, but not exactly. He didn’t know what was wrong, he just felt that someone was looking at him, and it was very familiar to him.
Chen You in the car was shocked. That’s not right. The school grass shouldn’t be able to see him.
Thinking of this, Chen You heaved a sigh of relief. He chattered behind the car window, lamenting the passage of time. “School grass, I see you’re doing well. You’re a senior now, right? Have you found a job? Remember to find one that provides five insurances and one savings fund, and clocks from nine to five. Work hard, and you’ll be better.”
Xiao Langgou stared at the car and was about to touch the door with his hand when Liang Mei urged him. So he withdrew his hand and turned away.
The door of the barber shop opened, and Sheng Qing, who had dyed his hair, got back into the car. The white on his temples was replaced by black, making him look a lot younger. In fact, he wasn’t old either and was on the verge of becoming a flower.
Chen leaned his head closer again, “Dad, how do I look?”
Sheng Qing, who was wearing his seat belt, took a moment to glance over and said, “Not bad.”
Chen You held the man’s face and asked him to look at himself carefully. “Don’t you think I’m rosier than before?
Sheng Qing scanned him and said, “A little bit.”
That’s right. This is something I spent all my savings on. Chen You smacked the man’s lips and said, “Let’s go to a restaurant!”
Sheng Qing used his index finger to push the youth’s forehead to make him sit back down. “It’s not clean. Tell me what you want to eat. I’ll ask the cook to make it.”
Chen You rolled his eyes. Don’t you understand the atmosphere?
Obviously, Sheng Qing didn’t understand. He didn’t have a good appetite in any aspect, and he didn’t care. If it weren’t for Chen You, he wouldn’t be living like a human being. He would be like a machine. If the oil was gone, he couldn’t operate and would be useless.
In less than a month, several doctors witnessed the changes in the youth’s condition that went from unimaginable to unbelievable to verified. They saw a miracle in medical history.
There are miracles in the world, but I am not one of them. I had a friend who gave me some medicine that could temporarily suppress the symptoms. Chen You couldn’t tell the truth of the matter as there were restrictions. He had to be a miracle and was studied over and over again. Fortunately, with Sheng Qing around, he didn’t become a guinea pig.
Sheng Qing did not take it lightly. It was not until several months had passed and the youth had not fainted again that he let out some of his suppressed excitement.
Chen You was completing tasks while exercising and being a good darling baby.
If Sheng Qing says this cannot be eaten, he won’t eat it. If Sheng Qing says that that cannot be done, he won’t do it. He wants to fight to the death to live a little longer.
A year later, Chen You followed Sheng Qing to the company and became his assistant.
Everyone in the company knew that the new assistant was the Young Master. Although he didn’t look like the chairman, it did not affect his status with the chairman at all. Look, there were three young masters, but he only brought this one along. Doesn’t this show favoritism?
But there were many more things they didn’t know, such as the fact that the chairman would sleep in the same bed with the young master and they would even henghenghahei together.
Chen You’s IQ… how to put it? It was worrying to say the least. He didn’t have much to do, just sorting out the documents, taking meeting minutes, and telling Sheng Qing about the day’s schedule.
Even with such small matters, Chen You could still easily make mistakes, which was very embarrassing.
Sheng Qing said that he brought the youth with him, not expecting him to do anything but just in order to be able to see him whenever he wanted. He flipped through the documents, unscrewed the pen cap, and asked, “What are you doing?”
He used to like quietness, but now with a youth around, he liked the liveliness and the other person’s chatter.
Chen You, who was sitting at the table across from him, was clearing mines. He was just at the critical juncture, with only one small piece missing. When he heard the voice, he said, “I’m looking at some information. It’s so complicated.”
Sheng Qing smiled a smile that was quite not a smile. “Is that so?”
Chen You nodded. “Yeah yeah, it’s too complicated. Oh shit, dead again!”
He blurted out, not daring to look at the man’s face.
Sheng Qing signed a document and said, “Go get a glass of water.”
Chen You immediately went to pour water and held the cup to the man in a proper manner.
Sheng Qing said, “Sit on the sofa and finish your water.”
Chen You was stunned. I gave my own water. He turned around, walked around the table, and kissed the man on the face. “Dad, am I stupid?”
Sheng Qing seemed to be laughing. “Do you want to hear the truth or a lie?”
Chen You’s lips twitched. Okay don’t say anything, I knew the answer as soon as you asked.
Sheng Qing pinched the youth’s waist, “You.”
Chen You’s mind went blank for a second, then he went to sit on the sofa and drink water with the cup in his hand as if nothing had happened.
After work, Sheng Qing had to attend a banquet. He ordered the driver to take Chen You home, but Chen You pestered him and insisted on going. “Dad, I’m bored at home alone.”
Sheng Qing had no choice but to say, “You can go, but you must stay by Dad’s side and not leave for even a single step.”
Chen You said that it was no problem, and that anything was fine.
When they arrived at the hotel, there were many luxury cars parked outside and all the guests were important figures.
Chen You got out of the car and followed Sheng Qing. A few middle-aged men who exuded an aura of “I am a big boss and I am rich” came from the left. When they saw Sheng Qing, they came up to him and greeted him politely.
Sheng Qing held Chen You’s hand and said ‘this is my son’.
Chen You immediately revealed the script “I am the son of the head of the Sheng family” and greeted politely.
Several middle-aged men began to praise him lavishly.
It was obviously late at night and the lighting was not good. Chen You couldn’t understand how these uncles knew that he had a bright future. Could this thing be seen with eyes? He has learned a lot.
The banquet was very similar to the ones on TV; luxurious and grand. Every breath of the air smelled like money.
Without Sheng Qing’s permission, Chen You didn’t dare to drink, so he drank the water he brought with him. Yes, he was the only one who brought a bottle of water to such a high-end banquet.
It was really embarrassing.
Chen You pretended not to notice the gazes from the people around him. He drank two sips of water and handed the bottle to the man. Come on, let’s mutually harm each other!
Sheng Qing lowered his head and took a sip.
When he did the same thing, everyone’s gazes changed from weird to curious. Could it be some kind of nutrient water? That one has to take wherever they go because drinking it will be beneficial to your physical and mental health?
Although those people were curious, they did not dare to ask for clarification.
In the second half of the banquet, Sheng Qing went out to answer a phone call and had Chen You follow him.
Chen You just stood there, watching the traffic and the city at night with boredom.
Across the street, Sheng Guang saw Chen You, and Chen You also saw him. Oh man, what a coincidence.
Perhaps Sheng Qing was standing outside the range of the neon lights and was difficult to be noticed, so Sheng Guang only saw Chen You. The look in his eyes and his expression were as if he had seen a monster.
Sometimes, some things are decreed by fate, or one can also say it’s a malign influence.
Sheng Guang was crossing the road and didn’t notice a car coming towards him. At the critical moment, someone rushed up from the side and pushed him away.
Car accidents happen every day, in this city or that city. There was never a shortage of them.
Chen You has seen many videos of car accidents. For example, someone was walking and was suddenly hit and sent flying, then crushed by the wheels of a car on the spot. It happened within a few seconds. Even god had no time to react. Sometimes, the person was just looking down at their mobile phone, checking the news or Weibo, and was then hit and killed by a car. Most of the time, they were unexpected and seemingly impossible situations.
But this was the first time Chen You witnessed a car accident in real life. His eyes widened as he watched the car run over Sheng Jing’s legs.
At that moment, Chen You was so frightened that his face turned pale. He grabbed Sheng Qing with trembling hands. “Dadaddadad… hurry… look…”
Sheng Qing suddenly hung up the phone and asked him what was wrong and where he felt uncomfortable.
“Not me.” Chen You swallowed hard and cried as he said, “I-it’s Sheng Jing.”
He pointed to the road, “Over there, hit by a car.”
Sheng Qing looked over, brows furrowed
Everybody pays different and unequal prices in the process of growing up.
Only that, the price of Sheng Guang’s growth was Sheng Jing’s pair of legs.
Chen You grabbed a tissue to wipe his tears as he was crying uncontrollably. He saw Sheng Guang rush towards Sheng Jing while screaming in panic, and couldn’t help sobbing.
Now it was time to grow up and know what was most important.
Soon after, Sheng Jing was sent to the hospital for emergency treatment.
Sheng Guang stood against the wall, his hands and body covered in blood, staining his favorite white clothes red.
Sheng Qing raised his hand and hit him. “If I knew you were so ignorant and wouldn’t learn your lesson after one or two times, I wouldn’t have adopted you in the first place.”
Sheng Guang raised his head in disbelief, his eyes red. “Dad, what did you say?”
Sheng Qing looked at him coldly. “Wait until Sheng Jing wakes up and ask him.”
Sheng Guang tugged at the man’s sleeve. “Dad, Sheng Jing will be okay, right? I… I…”
He wanted to say that he was scared, but the indifference in the man’s eyes made him feel despair, causing even his breathing to stop.
