Chapter 79

Shopping was supposed to be a happy thing, but they had brought along a person who seemed amazed by everything. Yi Duanfang and Chen Keren were people who always took care of their image, so they had to pretend not to know Chen Kexin several times. Chen Kexin didn’t seem to realize this, however, and just continued to be amazed by everything.

Fortunately, even though all the salespeople in the store did not understand why this well-dressed lady in French designer clothes acted like a village bumpkin on a trip to the city, they did not dare to snub her but patiently let her fit the clothes one by one.

“Today really started out badly,” Chen Keren could not help but say this as she and Yi Duanfang sat there reading newspapers.

Beside her, Yi Duanfang touched his chin and said with a defiant expression, “But Kexin has a really nice figure. She looks beautiful whatever she wears.”

Chen Keren gave him a blank look and then looked down at herself, thinking, “My figure is also very good, okay?”

“But… is Kexin going to buy all of this?” Yi Duanfang asked anxiously as he looked at Chen Kexin coming out of the fitting room.

Chen Keren nodded. “Yes, all.”

Yi Duanfang’s mouth formed an “O” shape. Knowing that they were in the most expensive designer store in the city, he couldn’t help but worry for Wang Weixi. “That’s worth one month of Weixi’s salary.”

Chen Keren responded without even lifting her head. “Chen Kexin paid for the spare ribs. Do you want her to make my brother-in-law swipe his card? Are you crazy?”

…

“That is to say… ahem…”

Looking up at him with disdain, Chen Keren said, “Don’t worry, I will shoulder all the expenses.”

Yi Duanfang happily replied. “Really?”

“When have I ever lied?” Chen Keren’s didn’t even look up as she responded.

Yi Duanfang touched his nose, recalling how Chen Keren claimed last time that Lan Xiao was her fiance. He sighed and looked up again. Chen Kexin had changed into another dress. He rubbed his hands and said, “In that case… then I’m going in too.”

Thinking she had heard wrong, Chen Keren looked up and saw that Yi Duanfang had excitedly rushed into the men’s clothing area. The corners of her mouth could not help but rise as she smiled slightly. “Do I have to swipe my card for him later?”

Yi Duanfang felt the hairs at the back of his head standing on end. He turned to look at Chen Keren but she was still leisurely reading the newspaper.

Maybe it was just an illusion? Why did he feel as if the siren had blown a gust of evil wind behind him?

“What can I do for you, sir?” At that moment, an eagle-eyed saleslady immediately came up to Yi Duanfang, but her eyes were fixed on his face, unwilling to leave.

Yi Duanfang waved his hand and said, “I’ll look around myself.”

The saleslady nodded somewhat reluctantly and said, “Good.” Then she left with a gray face.

…

It wasn’t clear just how long it took, but finally, Chen Kexin swiped Chen Keren’s gold credit card. The owner of the store smiled and almost cramped and fell over. Chen Kexin said with some tiredness, “Oh, I’m exhausted. We bought so much today.”

Chen Keren handed the card to the salesperson and then glanced at Yi Duanfang, who was not far away. The guy had also picked out three outfits very rudely. However, Chen Keren was very happy and Yi Duanfang kept saying, “Dear Keren, big lady, I have selected my birthday present.”

Chen Keren and Chen Kexin were both surprised. “Your birthday?”

Yi Duanfang said solemnly, “Yes, my birthday. Haha, my birthday’s next April.”

Everyone fell.

Chen Keren frowned and lamented in her heart, “Yi Duanfang, even if you don’t do this, I will pay for you… I really lose face today.”

Having paid for their purchases, the three left.

Chen Kexin touched her tummy and said, “I’m a little hungry. Keren, Sister Duanfang, are you hungry?”

Chen Keren shook her head and said, “I’m not really hungry.”

Looking at the time, Yi Duanfang exclaimed. “You just had lunch two hours ago, okay? Hungry so soon? Are you a pig?”

Chen Kexin felt rather aggrieved. “But I am really hungry. I tried on so many clothes.” She turned her eyes to the big and small bags in Yi Duanfang’s hand as she spoke.

Yi Duanfang was left speechless. Chen Kexin had actually made him carry so many things. At his expense, she still claimed to be exhausted.

“The car is right out front. Put the bags in the car first and then let’s go eat something,” Chen Keren said, glancing at the car nearby.

Chen Kexin nodded happily. “Okay. Haha, I know. Keren treats me best, unlike Sister Duanfang who is a nasty villain.”

Yi Duanfang rolled his eyes and discontentedly said, “Then take your bags back. I won’t carry them for you anymore.” With these words, he acted like he was putting down the bags.

Hearing this, Chen Kexin hurriedly motioned with her hand and said, “I was kidding. Sister Duanfang is very good. Sister Duanfang is the best!”

“That’s right. Be good,” Yi Duanfang said in a serious tone. In other words, was this pretending to be powerful?

It was already the end of October, but the weather was still a little warm. After a short walk, Chen Kexin was already a bit tired.

The trio stopped and casually entered a snack bar nearby.

However, unlike Chen Kexin, Chen Keren and Yi Duanfang just ordered drinks.

They finished eating and drinking pretty quickly, and Chen Kexin suggested going out for a walk while they digested the food. She also said that she would go and pick out some clothes for Wang Weixi一to spend Chen Keren’s money.

Chen Keren lifted her eyebrows as if in acquiescence.

“Why didn’t you just shop at that store?” asked Yi Duanfang.

Chen Kexin’s explanation was quite sincere. “I was afraid those people will misunderstand that my husband, Weixi, and you are the same.”

…

Yi Duanfang admitted that he was cheap, but he shouldn’t have said that. He must not say it in front of the two witches.

Chen Keren helplessly smiled, the two clowns around her were really a headache. However, looking at Yi Duanfang’s expression, she knew that he was actually enjoying it. Suddenly she envied Chen Kexin’s character. If she was like that, would he look at her more? Forget it, the image of a little girl really didn’t suit her.

While walking, she suddenly heard a familiar voice behind her saying, “Keren, big miss, I have finally found you!”

Chen Keren felt as if crows were flying overhead. This voice, was it not Zheng Ban’s? What a nuisance! The company’s cooperation was not over yet, so she still had to keep up appearances with him. This feeling really made her feel wronged. One day, she had to buy some of their company’s shares so that he could no longer pester her like this.

Yi Duanfang and Chen Kexin turned their heads. Chen Kexin smiled shamelessly and said, “Isn’t this the same mixed race person who was at the hotel last time?”

“Mixed race?” Yi Duanfang looked at Chen Kexin uncomprehendingly. Chen Kexin explained. “Don’t you think he is neither human nor animal?”

Finally understanding, Yi Duanfang nodded and said with a thoughtful expression, “I see.”

Zheng Ban awkwardly said, “Isn’t this beautiful woman the sister of Miss Keren?”

Chen Kexin raised her eyebrows. She hated Zheng Ban’s smiling eyes so much that she could not help but say, “Who are you? Why have you appeared in front of us so many times that you have blinded us?”

Yi Duanfang looked up and spat out a mouthful of blood. Why couldn’t Chen Kexin be tactful? He shook his head helplessly, but the uncouth fat man was really annoying. How did he even have the confidence to show up in front of Chen Keren?

Chen Keren also turned around slowly. Her expression had darkened, and she looked really annoyed. No wonder despite how serious she was with work, today she unexpectedly played truant for the first time. She must have been trying to avoid seeing the man in front of her now. Who was this man anyway?

“Keren, who is he? Why is he always pestering you?” Chen Kexin asked aloud what Yi Duanfang’s heart was wondering about.

Chen Keren forced out a smile and said, “Mr. Zheng Ban, you are really a man of leisure. Why did you come to this street instead of going to the company to talk about the design?”

Chen Kexin and Yi Duanfang frowned. So apparently, he was Chen Keren’s partner?

Zheng Ban hurriedly replied with a smile. “It’s because I didn’t see Miss Keren. You don’t know that if I can’t see you, my heart can’t calm down at all. I adore you. Every second I don’t see you is like three years. This love has prompted me to come to this busy street and look for a chance to see you.”

Yi Duanfang felt his stomach churning and wanted to say, “I’ll find a garbage can to throw up in.” However, before he could do so, he saw Chen Kexin touching her chest and then vomiting right onto the face of the man in front of her.

“General manager! Are you alright?! How are you?” The man beside Zheng Ban exclaimed in panic.

Zheng Ban stood still, allowing the secretary beside him to wipe him clean.

Chen Keren froze, not because Chen Kexin vomited on Zheng Ban’s face, but because of the fact that Chen Kexin had vomited. She quickly turned and asked, “Sister, what’s wrong with you?”

Yi Duanfang quickly took out a paper towel to wipe her. Seeing a store nearby, he said, “I’ll buy a bottle of mineral water to rinse your mouth. Keren, take care of Kexin.”

Keren nodded. Chen Kexin frowned and said, “My mouth is bitter…”

Chen Keren worriedly asked, “What’s the matter? Is your stomach uncomfortable? I’ll take you to the hospital later.” From beginning to the end, she showed no concern for Zheng Ban, who was quite a mess.

Chen Kexin shook her head and said, “It probably because I ate too much. “And then I was greatly irritated and really couldn’t help it…”

… Zheng Ban looked on helplessly.

After the people around Zheng Ban cleaned him up, the secretary-like man hurriedly said, “General Manager, let’s go home first. You need to take a bath.”

Chen Keren suddenly remembered that Zheng Ban was still in front of her. Although Chen Kexin had not been careful this time, Chen Keren was very happy deep inside. After this, would Zheng Ban still want to hang around in front of her again? This kind of person sticking to her every day had made her really miserable.

Yi Duanfang came back and gave Chen Kexin a bottle of water to rinse her mouth. Chen Keren patted Kexin’s back. She no longer had thoughts of shopping. She hurriedly said, “Let’s go and buy brother-in-law’s clothes some other day. For now, let’s go home.”

Chen Kexin nodded, although she said nothing, her face was slightly pale.

Chen Keren looked at Zheng Ban and said with a sorry expression on her face, “I’m really sorry, Mr. Zheng Ban, my sister is not feeling well and vomited all over you. I hope you won’t be mad.”

But Zheng Ban smiled lewdly and said, “Of course I’m not angry. You know, this is the puke of Keren’s older sister. I’m glad to have been here!”

…

Yi Duanfang thought this unknown species was really incredible. Chen Kexin really should have puked all over his face this time. He was short anyway.

Chen Kexin rudely replied. “If you had said so earlier, I would have vomited more.”

“Director Chen Keren, although our general manager is tolerant and magnanimous, isn’t your sister going too far?” Before Zheng Ban could speak, his secretary had already spoken.

With an expression of indifference, Chen Kexin rinsed her mouth with water, and then “poof” spat on the man’s feet. His shiny leather shoes were splattered with water.

The man opened his eyes wide and looked at Chen Kexin in disbelief. Pointing at her, he shouted, “You… you…”

Chen Kexin wiped her lips with a paper towel and said with a slight smile, “I’m really sorry, sir.”

Yi Duanfang held back his smile and pretended to be serious as he said, “Kexin, you’re not good.”

Chen Kexin stuck out her tongue and did not speak.

Smiling gently, Chen Keren said, “Then, Mr. Zheng Ban, we’ll head back first.” Then she took Chen Kexin and prepared to leave with Yi Duanfang.

Just then, Zheng Ban suddenly stepped forward and stopped Chen Keren.

Chen Keren frowned and looked at Zheng Ban with a smiling face, trying to keep calm. “Mr. Zheng Ban, what else can I do for you?”

Zheng Ban said with a smile, “As the main person in charge of our partnership, is it true that Keren just turned away from work and shirked her responsibility? Don’t you know that you have put your company in danger?”

Chen Keren raised her eyebrows and then replied lightly. “Didn’t the president tell you that I am not the main person in charge of this cooperation?”

Hearing this, Zheng Ban stood there for a few seconds. Seeing that Chen Keren was not joking, he immediately put on a self-righteous smile and said, “Do you mean, for my sake, Keren, you quit this cooperation team?”

Chen Keren nodded. Yi Duanfang and Chen Kexin looked at her in surprise. She must really be tired of the man in front of her. However, if they were the ones being pursued, they would certainly also be very disgusted with such a person.

However, what Yi Duanfang was thinking at this time was that Chen Keren, who always seemed self-centered, had endured this man so many times for the sake of the creative company. He did not know why, seeing her like this, his heart was very uncomfortable—like a huge rock was pressing upon his chest, leaving him breathless.

Chen Keren twitched her mouth and said, “Of course not. No one can make me change my decisions and control my thoughts. I just felt too tired, that’s all.”

“Ha ha, in fact, Keren, you don’t have to worry. As long as you promise to date me, won’t everything be solved? Life is not easy in this world, and it is even more difficult to meet people like me who treat Keren well. Miss Keren, you are a smart person, and you should know that with me, you will be well-fed and happy all your life.” This Zheng Ban seemed to be quite confident in his own identity, and he had gotten to this point without shame.

Chen Keren clenched her fist. She really wanted to use her fist to take care of this scum, but she knew that if she did so, the company would be placed in a very difficult position.

While she was thinking about how to deal with him, Chen Kexin stepped forward and angrily asked, “What did you say?”

“I said I would like Keren to date me, elder sister,” Zheng Ban said with a smirk.

“Pa!” To everyone’s surprise, Chen Kexin gave Zheng Ban a resounding slap.

Everyone was frozen in place.

Chen Kexin said angrily, “Wretched fat man, I have tolerated you for a long time. Who do you think you are? Also, don’t look at your virtue. Where do you get this confidence to pursue Keren? Keren is not the kind of person who sees money and follows for a lifetime. Our Keren, from birth till now, never relied on someone she should not rely on. She is independent and strong, so, please take back your words. You are such a shallow person, you’d better go away!”

Today’s Chen Kexin was really strange. She had quite a temper, and Yi Duanfang was shocked by her momentum. He stood there with mouth agape, not speaking.

As for Chen Keren, her heart was moved far more than surprised. Whether it was during the party last night or here today, Chen Kexin’s protectiveness made her feel so important in her sister’s eyes.

This feeling made her feel gratified and satisfied.

However, Zheng Ban’s face on the other side was ugly. Hearing Chen Kexin’s angry words, he finally became angry from embarrassment. But seeing Chen Kexin’s earnest appearance, he seemed to realize that what he had said, from the point of view of Chen Keren who had strong self-esteem, had trampled on her dignity and insulted her personality. After trying to understand this, Zheng Ban said apologetically, “Oh no, I absolutely meant no such thing. Please forgive me.”

This attitude was really difficult to accept.

Chen Kexin originally wanted to continue to scold him, but Chen Keren interrupted her calmly and said, “It’s not a big deal. It’s just that I hope Mr. Zheng Ban now knows what to do and what not to do.” Then she took Chen Kexin and left.

Chen Keren had thought that this would make the toad completely give up his pursuit, but she had only taken a few steps when she heard the damn voice shouting. “In that case, Keren, I will definitely impress you with my heart!”

Three black lines immediately appeared on Chen Keren’s forehead. She turned and glared at Zheng Ban severely, and then turned around and got into the car with the duo. They quickly sped away from that street.