Chapter 1491: Levels

You went missing, Elder Xu was very worried, and I went out looking for you but couldn’t find you. Later, it was the boss who told me, and that’s how I was able to coax you out.

However, the boss told me your location on the condition that I had to participate in a task.” Jiang Cheng introduced the general situation to Xu Ying.

On the next day, the sun was shining brightly and the breeze was just right, and Jiang Cheng was sitting in the airport lounge with Xu Ying beside him, gazing at Jiang Cheng with affection. Jiang Cheng, this time you must protect yourself, I’ll be waiting for your return. Oh, by the way, this necklace is what I’ve worn since I was a child, I give it to you, it can bring you good luck.”

Xu Ying handed the necklace she was wearing around her neck to Jiang Cheng. Jiang Cheng took it in his hand, and by this time it was already almost time, he and Xu Ying said goodbye and went to line up.

But shortly after, Jiang Cheng suddenly realized that the necklace Xu Ying had given him earlier was left on the bench, so he returned to get it. But before he got there, he saw Xu Ying talking to the boss about something.

Jiang Cheng looked closely and noticed something off, they weren’t chatting but arguing. Jiang Cheng was puzzled as to why they were arguing. Not wanting to blindly intrude into such a conflict, he suddenly remembered the headset the system had given him before, hurriedly took it out and put it on. “Didn’t you say you were leaving the door open for me? To let me go with Liu Yu? And now? You’re using me to threaten Jiang Cheng, what’s going on?” Hearing the voice from the headset, Jiang Cheng’s head buzzed.

Jiang Cheng was feeling awful, he had always hated being forced into things.

Looking at the man in front of him, sweat dripped down Jiang Cheng’s forehead to the ground.

Jiang Cheng tried to see the consequence of refusing, but couldn’t bear to be tethered. “Boss, I refuse to go.” Jiang Cheng said angrily. He looked at the boss with an increasingly somber expression, yet he remained firm in his gaze.

The boss stared into Jiang Cheng’s eyes, a hint of impatience showed. He himself was a stubborn person, for the first time showing such leniency to someone.

The boss fondled the card in his hand, laughed out of anger, “Jiang Cheng, if you don’t carry out this task, then what if Xu Ying goes instead? What do you think? You can think it over.”

The boss sat down on the airport chair, staring at Jiang Cheng with a smile. “040,” but everyone understood the meaning behind the smile.

Jiang Cheng hesitated for a moment and smiled back at Mr. Shen. The sun was just right, it was indeed a good day to flirt with girls. Jiang Cheng looked out the window and sighed, then turned his gaze towards the boss’s expressionless husband beside him.

Jiang Cheng lowered his head and looked at the boss in front of him, quietly discovered the card in the boss’s hand had turned into fragments, carried away by the wind, with some poetic beauty in its scattering. Even the person on the card was smashed.

The boss seemed to notice Jiang Cheng watching his hand, waved his hand, “So, will you go or should Xu Ying go?”

Jiang Cheng stared hard at the boss, feeling conflicted. He didn’t want to go but could he let Xu Ying take the risk?

The boss saw the conflict in Jiang Cheng’s heart, a smile unconsciously appeared at the corner of his mouth. Actually, he didn’t want to force Jiang Cheng.

After all, eventually both would gradually find each other disagreeable, Jiang Cheng might develop malice towards him, and he didn’t want Jiang Cheng as an opponent.

That’s why he wanted to use Xu Ying to threaten him, hoping he would change his mind. Having said this, Jiang Cheng definitely wouldn’t let Xu Ying go because of guilt. He didn’t know he would hurt his daughter.

“Jiang Cheng, I’ve helped you a lot over the years. She’s my only daughter.” Upon hearing the boss’s words, Elder Xu became immediately anxious, absolutely refusing to allow any danger to his daughter.

And Jiang Cheng, though he was reluctant, still had to let him go. Xu Ying also eagerly watched Jiang Cheng, wanting to know if the person she cared for was attentive to her.

“Alright, I’ll go.” Jiang Cheng said in a breezy manner to the boss. His tone was as casual as discussing what porridge to drink tonight.

But the boss immediately laughed upon hearing this, patted Jiang Cheng’s shoulder and said, “Good kid! Go back and prepare! Wait for the assembly!”

Jiang Cheng watched the boss departing in the distance, feeling a sense of relief. Maybe he should thank the boss. After all, it was because of this chance that he could let go of his inner guilt.

His guilt towards Xu Ying had accumulated, finally being released at this moment. Jiang Cheng’s lips curled into a smug smile. An unconcealable smug smile.

Looking at Xu Ying who had been crying across from him, Jiang Cheng fell silent. He had always felt he owed Xu Ying, and his departure was but an attempt to avoid causing any more trouble.

From the moment Elder Xu introduced their relationship, troubles had ensued, Jiang Cheng looked at the sobbing Xu Ying, a hint of helplessness in his eyes.

“Jiang Cheng, thank you.” Elder Xu’s heart finally at ease as Jiang Cheng nodded, but Jiang Cheng’s attitude towards Xu Ying might…

Thinking of this, Elder Xu grew anxious again. Jiang Cheng seemed to notice Elder Xu’s worries, instead smiling subtly at Elder Xu.

Elder Xu was surprised to see Jiang Cheng, shocked that Jiang Cheng could see through his thoughts.

“No worries, it’s what I should do. Oh right, here’s this back to you! I can’t use it, take care of yourself from now on.” With that, he took the necklace Xu Ying had given him from his pocket and handed it back to her.

“Jiang Cheng!” Elder Xu called to Jiang Cheng. He really admired Jiang Cheng. Understanding the necklace’s significance to his daughter.

But Jiang Cheng’s repeated refusals really made Elder Xu somewhat angry.

“If I went, wouldn’t you give it back to me?” Xu Ying looked at Jiang Cheng tearful, trying hard to suppress her tears, but to no avail, the airport being a place filled with people, naturally caught the attention of others with a beauty like Xu Ying.

Moreover, a peerlessly beautiful woman with tearful eyes even more drew the eyes of the crowd.

“Silly girl, what are you saying?” Jiang Cheng looked at her tear-streaked face, couldn’t help but touching Xu Ying’s head.

“Be good, wait for my return.” Jiang Cheng gave Xu Ying a complicated look, turned around pulling his suitcase, and left.

Xu Ying looked at Jiang Cheng’s strong arms, thinking of everything about him, yet he never turned back.

“Child, it’ll pass, all will pass, as long as you’re safe, safe is all that matters, look, Jiang Cheng doesn’t hate you.”

Elder Xu tenderly touched Xu Ying’s head, lovingly said. He understood the boss’s thoughts, looking at Jiang Cheng’s gradually distant figure, feeling worried for Xu Ying, at least knowing he couldn’t force them together.

Yet, Jiang Cheng’s attitude seemed to leave room for remedy. Elder Xu sighed helplessly and touched Xu Ying’s head.

Hearing the sigh, Xu Ying’s heart completely sank. She leaned into Elder Xu’s embrace, crying. Her sobbing startled passersby.

The necklace was casually discarded on the bench, without an owner it was just a useless object.

“Go, back to your own little nest! That’s where you belong.” Jiang Cheng looked distantly at the embracing pair through the mirror, comforting himself. Then he simply closed his eyes, ready for boarding.

However, his mind was filled with all things about Xu Ying. Her smile, her kindness, everything and everything.