CHAPTER 371: CHAPTER 229 "US" AMBIGUOUS

Wen Shulin and Xiao Meier finished washing up and arrived at the dining room one after the other.

Chen Cheng had already served porridge for the two, and when they sat down to face each other again, there was a bit of unnaturalness in their expressions.

Xiao Meier was the first to break the silence, and she forced a light laugh, "Sister Lin, did you sleep well last night?"

"It was okay, and you?"

"I was alright too." Xiao Meier picked up her spoon, but was too embarrassed to look at Wen Shulin’s reaction, lowering her head and sipping on the porridge as if there were treasures hidden in it.

The atmosphere between the two was somewhat awkward, and seeing this, Chen Cheng smiled and tried to smooth things over, "Xia Bao called this morning, he said..."

"What did he say?"

"Was it Xia Gaoqiang from the basketball court?"

Both Xiao Meier and Wen Shulin didn’t wait for Chen Cheng to finish.

Chen Cheng raised his eyebrows, "He said the court is almost ready, and asked us to go take a look."

Chen Cheng’s answer was also very subtle.

"Us" was ambiguous; it could refer to either Xiao Meier or Wen Shulin.

After all, they both knew about this matter.

"Okay." Xiao Meier was the first to nod, "We’ll go take a look later."

Wen Shulin also immediately said, "Sure, I’ll go to the basketball court with you and then return to Big Willow Tree to pick up my car."

Xiao Meier looked up, "Sister Lin, you’ve been there?"

Wen Shulin recalled the scene of playing basketball with Chen Cheng, a faint smile on her lips, and said, "Last time Mr. Chen took me to see it, I mentioned that if there is a market, CGG might invest."

"Oh, I see. Xiao Cheng never mentioned it to me."

Chen Cheng replied, "Well, it’s still too early to say anything definitive."

He wiped his mouth, "By the way, after we visit the basketball court, I’ll take you two to a place."

"Which place?"

"You’ll know when we get there."

The three of them quickly finished eating and set off for their destination.

On the way, Xiao Meier couldn’t contain her curiosity and kept asking Chen Cheng about the next place they were going, but Chen Cheng just laughed and didn’t speak, keeping her in suspense with, "You’ll see when we get there."

The basketball court was more impressive than imagined.

The new court, bright lights, neat seats, everything was full of vitality.

Xia Gaoqiang had already been waiting at the door and warmly greeted Chen Cheng and his group as they arrived.

"Dacheng, sister-in-law." He looked at Wen Shulin who came with them, "Chairman Wen."

"You did pretty good here."

Chen Cheng walked in; last time it was a concrete floor, now it was all covered with acrylic.

Around the white walls, now there were also graffiti related to basketball elements, and each side had been padded to ensure that kids training wouldn’t get hurt.

"Xia Bao, you’ve really done quite a good job."

Xiao Meier didn’t know much about basketball, but seeing the clean and bright court, she knew he had put a lot of effort into it.

"Sister-in-law is too kind." Xia Gaoqiang said with a beaming smile:

"It’s all thanks to Dacheng. If he hadn’t encouraged me, I wouldn’t have had the courage to take on this business. From now on, this place will be my second home. Sister-in-law and Chairman Wen should come and offer guidance more often!"

"I can’t presume to offer guidance, but just coming to play basketball from time to time is doable." Wen Shulin replied with a light smile, sweeping her gaze across the court, finally resting on the basketball hoop.

She walked over, picked up a basketball, and tossed it to Chen Cheng.

"Mr. Chen, does our previous agreement still stand?"

As she spoke, she took off her shoes.

Chen Cheng caught the ball and bounced it, asking with a smile, "Now?"

"Of course." Wen Shulin tied up her hair, "It’s perfect that Xiao Er is here, she can witness."

Xiao Meier asked in confusion, "Witness? Witness what?"

"Last time I played Mr. Chen to a tie," Wen Shulin moved closer to the two, "we agreed that after the court was ready, we’d have a decisive match."

"If he wins, CGG will invest in the basketball court."

Chen Cheng smiled, "Did I say that?"

"What, Mr. Chen, are you trying to welch on our deal?"

"I never welch on a bet."

Chen Cheng shook his head with a smile; this woman was getting savvier.

"Well, what are we waiting for? Let’s get started!" Wen Shulin said and had already walked to the center of the court, assuming a ready stance.

"Alright, let’s go!" Chen Cheng didn’t refuse any longer and dribbled the ball outside the three-point line.

Xiao Meier watched the two set up and was curious whether Chen Cheng could win.

But in the next second, Chen Cheng initiated the offense.

He stopped abruptly, eluding Wen Shulin.

Wen Shulin looked at Chen Cheng in surprise as he passed her, and upon a closer look, she saw him take a step back, jump high, and release the ball in an instant.

The basketball traced a perfect arc in the air and swooshed right into the net!

"Wow, Xiao Cheng is so awesome!"

Xiao Meier clapped excitedly, looking at Chen Cheng with admiration.

Wen Shulin, however, stood there in a daze. She didn’t expect that Chen Cheng could really play basketball, and his skills were so adept; it seemed like he had been letting her win last time.

"Chairman Wen, how about it?" Chen Cheng dribbled the ball over to Wen Shulin.

Wen Shulin put her hands on her hips, reproachfully saying, "Were you playing me last time?"

"Only when there’s give and take, does it get interesting!"

Wen Shulin, believing in honoring bets, said, "Fine, invest three million first."

Xia Gaoqiang, hearing Wen Shulin mention investing three million, instantly widened his eyes as big as saucers, mouth gaping wide, unable to close it for quite a while.

"Th-three million?!" He stuttered, fearing he had misheard.

Wen Shulin saw Xia Gaoqiang’s exaggerated expression and couldn’t help but laugh, "What’s the matter, President Xia, do you think it’s too little?"

"No, no, no, of course not!" Xia Gaoqiang hurriedly waved his hands, so excited he was speaking incoherently, "Chairman Wen, you’re truly generous! I, I..."

He was so thrilled he didn’t know what to say, three million was astronomical to him!