Seeing Jiang Cheng remain silent, Chen Jin cleared his throat.
A hint of embarrassment appeared on his face.
Logically, whenever he spoke like that, others should immediately respond.
He didn't expect Jiang Cheng to just keep his head down and drink tea without saying a word.
Seeing Jiang Cheng so composed.
Chen Jin's impression of him rose to another level once again.
He glanced at Jiang Cheng, took a deep breath, and asked tactfully, "Among your Hope Primary Schools, are there any closer to Magic City and in relatively less remote areas?"
Hearing this, Jiang Cheng's eyes flickered slightly.
He had long understood Chen Jin's hint.
However, the initiative was now in his hands, and there was no need for him to actively cater to Chen Jin.
Calling him Uncle Chen was just to build a good relationship and make his next four years smoother.
Chen Jin's move was clearly to find a better path for Chen Mengyan.
Since he had spoken up, Jiang Cheng naturally went along with it and did him a favor.
Jiang Cheng said with a smile, "Uncle Chen, I don't know the specific addresses yet, but if you have a need for this, I'll check for you when I get back. Also, although the scale of the Hope Primary Schools I build is smaller than urban schools, I will definitely put my heart into the environment."
"First, I will set up a fully equipped cafeteria to ensure the children can eat balanced, nutritious meals. At the same time, security is crucial; the safety of students and teachers must be the top priority. I will establish a dedicated security company, carefully select and train professional security personnel, and station them at key locations throughout the school to ensure everyone's safety is foolproof."
Hearing Jiang Cheng's words, Chen Jin's tense expression gradually relaxed, and a fleeting look of relief flashed in his eyes.
He sighed softly and said slowly, "That does sound good. The reason I didn't want her to go for volunteer teaching before was mainly because I was worried about the harsh environment and potential safety issues. To be honest, this child grew up under our protection and hasn't suffered much. She is my only daughter; I really can't stop worrying about her."
His tone was filled with affection and concern for Chen Mengyan, a stark contrast to his previous tough attitude.
This kind of love and worry for one's children is perhaps a common trait among most Chinese parents.
On the surface, they might say harsh words, but behind the scenes, they are silently planning everything for their children.
Chen Jin's heart was undoubtedly the same; while worrying about Chen Mengyan's future, he also hoped she could grow strong and soar high.
After the two of them talked for quite a while, Jiang Cheng finally walked out of the office.
His conversation with Chen Jin still lingered in his mind.
Just as he reached the end of the corridor, he ran into Chen Mengyan at the corner.
At this moment, she was standing there quietly, holding a cigarette in her right hand, gazing at the distant scenery with a dazed look, seemingly lost in thought.
A breeze blew past, her hair fluttering gently and intertwining with the smoke.
Jiang Cheng glanced at her and walked straight toward the staircase.
However, as Jiang Cheng passed her, Chen Mengyan suddenly called out to him, "Student Jiang Cheng, wait a moment."
Her voice carried a hint of laziness and a faint charm.
Jiang Cheng stopped, turned back to look at her, raised an eyebrow, and asked, "Is something the matter?"
Chen Mengyan took a deep drag of the cigarette and slowly exhaled.
The look she gave Jiang Cheng held a sense of unruliness and stubbornness.
Then, she shook the phone in her hand.
"Add me on wechat."
Jiang Cheng looked at her with some surprise, a hint of curiosity rising in his heart.
"You waited here for me just to add me on wechat?"
Chen Mengyan smiled, her smile tinged with helplessness and loneliness.
Then she lightly bit her lip and said with forced nonchalance, "Yeah, is that not allowed?"
Jiang Cheng was silent for a while.
His gaze slowly fell on the cigarette in Chen Mengyan's hand.
For a principal of Academician rank like Chen Jin.
It was truly unexpected that his daughter would smoke so brazenly in the school corridor.
At this moment, Chen Mengyan seemed like a somewhat rebellious girl.
But he had no interest in other people's family matters, let alone interfering in the relationship between father and daughter.
Jiang Cheng simply waved his hand. "No. Your father has already agreed to your matter; you can just ask him."
Seeing that Jiang Cheng was about to leave, Chen Mengyan quickly picked up her pace, stepped forward, grabbed Jiang Cheng with both hands, and pushed him directly against the wall.
A playful, mischievous smirk hung on the corner of her mouth as she said, "Handsome Guy, why are you so stingy? I don't care; I'm not going to ask him. Today, I must add you on wechat."
Before she finished speaking, Chen Mengyan decisively stubbed out the cigarette in her hand, and her other hand also propped itself against Jiang Cheng.
At 1.68 meters tall and wearing high heels, Chen Mengyan was only about a head shorter than Jiang Cheng.
She looked up, the corners of her mouth curling into a mischievous smile, deliberately teasing Jiang Cheng.
Chen Mengyan had no intention of letting it go.
A hint of willful persistence showed in her eyes, as if she wouldn't stop until she got Jiang Cheng's wechat.
In all his years, this was the first time Jiang Cheng had been so forcefully pinned against a wall by a girl.
At this moment, looking into Chen Mengyan's mischievous, sparkling eyes, a subtle feeling arose in his heart, thinking that this was all quite interesting.
The fragrance from Chen Mengyan's body brushed past Jiang Cheng's nose like a spring breeze, teasing his nerves.
Jiang Cheng suddenly lowered his head, slowly leaning closer to Chen Mengyan, and whispered, "What if I don't add you?"
It seemed she had already expected Jiang Cheng to say this.
Chen Mengyan's lips curled slightly into a fox-like smile, and she said coquettishly, "Then I won't let you leave."
After Chen Mengyan finished speaking, Jiang Cheng's heart stirred, and he slowly leaned toward her, making a gesture as if he were about to kiss her.
Seeing Jiang Cheng's face getting closer and closer, Chen Mengyan's expression instantly stiffened, and her previous provocative posture vanished without a trace.
However, after being stunned for only two seconds, her lips curled up again, as if betting that Jiang Cheng wouldn't actually dare to kiss her.
Her eyes once again held a hint of defiance.
In this tense and ambiguous atmosphere, time seemed to freeze.
Watching Jiang Cheng's face get closer and closer, Chen Mengyan could feel her heart racing.
A blush gradually crept onto her cheeks.
Their gazes met, as if they were engaged in a silent contest.
Compared to Chen Mengyan's nervousness, Jiang Cheng appeared very calm and composed.
As he leaned in for a closer look, he was surprised to find that Chen Mengyan wasn't wearing any makeup.
She hadn't even applied the most basic lipstick.
Yet her skin was so perfect, as delicate and fair as a baby's, with a rosy glow and translucent whiteness, and almost no visible pores.
Her eyelashes were as long and curled as two exquisite small fans, exuding a charming allure as they trembled slightly.
Chen Mengyan's beauty was like the first ray of morning sunlight, gently spilling over the earth.
Looking at her lips, Jiang Cheng remembered the subtle movements when she was smoking earlier and the unique charm she exuded.
Only when he smelled her up close did he realize that what she had been smoking wasn't ordinary tobacco, but a premium kind with a hint of peach flavor.
Her pink lips were slightly parted, as if telling some kind of temptation.
Her expression even carried a hint of heart-stirring enchantment.
For a girl like this, kissing him certainly wouldn't be a loss for him.
If she wanted to go a step further, Jiang Cheng would not hesitate to satisfy her.
After all, getting it for free isn't bad either.