CHAPTER 697: CHAPTER 381: I ONLY THINK OF THEM AS SISTERS

Chen Cheng’s answer was evidently unexpected for Liu Hui.

But looking at Chen Cheng’s carefree expression, he felt the man before him didn’t seem to be lying.

"My fiancée is Xiao Meier," Chen Cheng said calmly, "Xiao Ying and Xiao Ya also know her."

Mr. Liu and Mrs. Liu exchanged looks, surprised that Chen Cheng already had a fiancée.

Li Juan felt secretly relieved but also a bit sad for her daughter.

"Yes, Dad, we’ve met Sister Xiao Er," Liu Zhiying said smartly.

"Mr. Chen, we...

Chen Cheng smiled, "I’m helping Xiao Ying because I respect Professor Zhang. Providing accommodation, a nanny, and a job is because I don’t want her to lose the will to live over small setbacks in life."

"If I’ve caused any misunderstandings for you both, I apologize," Chen Cheng said sincerely, "I just see them as little sisters."

Liu Hui and Li Juan exchanged a glance and both saw a trace of relief in each other’s eyes.

Chen Cheng’s words, frank and sincere, made them trust his character.

"Mr. Chen, we misunderstood you," Liu Hui said somewhat embarrassedly, "Thank you for taking care of Xiao Ying; we’re very grateful."

Li Juan followed, "Yes, Mr. Chen, you’re truly a good person."

Her previous worries and doubts vanished at this moment.

Liu Zhiying and Liu Zhiya also breathed a sigh of relief.

Chen Cheng smiled, "Uncle and Aunt, you’re too kind. Xiao Ying and Xiao Ya are both outstanding; I believe they will have great futures."

"By the way," Chen Cheng continued, "since you’ve come, stay for a while."

He turned to Liu Zhiya, "Xiao Ya, take your parents around Beijing. If there’s anything inconvenient, call my driver."

"Okay."

Chen Cheng checked his watch, "It’s getting late; I’ll head back first."

"Let us see you off..."

"No need, no need." Chen Cheng waved his hand repeatedly, walking towards the door.

Liu Zhiying gave Liu Zhiya a look, and Liu Zhiya quickly caught up, "Mom and Dad, I’ll see him off."

They walked out of the house and went all the way to the entrance of the community. Liu Zhiya turned back, seeing her parents hadn’t followed, then said to Chen Cheng, "Brother Cheng, sorry for the trouble today."

Chen Cheng stood by the roadside, "Your parents are just worried about you."

He smiled slightly, "Afraid of being deceived by me."

Liu Zhiya blushed, "My parents are just... too concerned about us."

Chen Cheng nodded, indicating he understood, "It’s human nature."

"Is there enough money?" he asked.

"Enough, enough," Liu Zhiya quickly said, "You’ve given plenty."

Chen Cheng took her hand, "In front of your parents just now, what I said..."

"We know." Liu Zhiya interrupted him, "Since my sister and I made this decision, we know what the end of this road is."

Her smile showed a hint of bitterness for the first time. Indeed, Chen Cheng’s fiancée is Xiao Meier.

Others like Meng Wanning, Mei Xiang, or even Wen Shulin couldn’t take that place, much less the two of them.

"Brother Cheng, we remember how good you’ve been to us."

"I know you’re sensible, and I know you understand me." Chen Cheng caressed Liu Zhiya’s hand, "But many things I need to handle personally, and I have indeed neglected to take care of you."

Liu Zhiya shook her head, "No, you’ve helped us a lot. We are very grateful to you."

She raised her head, her gaze firm, "Brother Cheng, my sister and I have discussed this long ago, this road, we’ll walk together, no regrets."

Chen Cheng looked into Liu Zhiya’s determined eyes, "Xiao Ya, this road is destined to be difficult. Are you really ready?"

Liu Zhiya didn’t hesitate, "Ready. We don’t want to miss you."

"We know we can’t replace Sister Xiao Er’s position, but we just want to stay by your side, even if it’s just watching you from afar, it’s okay."

"If you need anything, call me directly."

Chen Cheng said gently, "No need to go through Xiao Lu; whenever I have time, I’ll come to handle it."

"Of course, I’ll also take good care of you."

Liu Zhiya’s eyes were slightly red. She forcibly nodded, saying nothing, only tightly gripping Chen Cheng’s hand.

At this moment, she felt an unprecedented sense of peace and steadiness.

The two stood quietly under the streetlamp for a while until a cold wind broke the moment’s silence.

"Go back, don’t catch a cold," Chen Cheng released Liu Zhiya’s hand, "Tell Xiao Ying for me too."

"Mm!"

Liu Zhiya nodded, turned to walk back.

After a few steps, she turned back, looked at Chen Cheng, and softly said, "Thank you, Brother Cheng."

Chen Cheng waved his hand, then hailed a taxi and went back to his courtyard.

Meanwhile, Liu Zhiya also returned home with a long sigh.

"Xiao Ya, did Mr. Chen get in the car?" Li Juan asked.

"Just left, it’s hard to get a ride at night." Liu Zhiya nodded to Liu Zhiying.

"You see what a fuss we’ve caused. Mr. Chen has helped so much and even saved Xiao Ying’s life. Yet, we were just now..." Li Juan looked at Liu Hui, "How should we handle this? We can’t just take advantage of his kindness, can we?"

Liu Hui lit a cigarette and took two puffs before asking, "Xiao Ying, how much did he spend on your treatment?"

"Why?"

"Our family is not wealthy, but we can’t pretend to be ignorant," Liu Hui said, "We need to repay this money."

"Right! Return the money to Mr. Chen," Li Juan agreed.

Liu Zhiying knew her parents’ intentions and said, "But... we might not be able to repay..."