Chapter 1142: Chapter 1142: The Same Old Trick 7

Upon hearing this, even someone as reserved as He Teng couldn’t help but burst into laughter. Listening to Liu Jiang’s antics, He Teng felt an indescribable satisfaction—this guy, with just that level of wit, wants to pursue He Teng’s wife? Ha!

“But, don’t just find it funny. When Liu Jiang pretends to be a refined gentleman, he really puts on quite the act. Plenty of naïve little girls who’ve never seen the world get tricked by him, following around behind him, calling him ‘Young Master Jiang, Young Master Jiang’ all day. It’s disgusting just to hear it,” Chen Yun raised his eyebrows. “Even I wouldn’t dare to call myself ‘Young Master Yun.'”

“Indeed, Director Chen,” He Teng responded with rare humor.

Chen Yun chuckled, “Well, well, looks like Zhilan has trained you nicely—you’ve learned how to joke now.” Chen Yun wasn’t just saying this for fun. He vividly remembered the first time he met He Teng.

That oppressive aura around him was chilling. He was taciturn to the point of being silent and unsociable. When he looked at people, his gaze carried almost no emotion. No matter how funny others tried to be, he’d only pull a faint smirk at most as a courtesy. He’d never laugh out loud like this.

Chen Yun thought that after He Teng and He Zhilan divorced and reconciled, the change in him was quite notable. At least now, he no longer came across as rigid and wooden.

Chen Yun drove more steadily than Lin Chan. The two chatted along the way and soon arrived at the restaurant. Lin Chan and his crew’s car was already parked at the restaurant entrance. When they entered the private dining room, the first voice they heard was Lin Chan’s.

“Dongxue, I went all the way to the hospital to pick you up, so how come you chose to ride in Bian Muhe’s car instead of mine?” Lin Chan was practically on the verge of sounding like a bitter housewife. “I’m already your dad’s default son-in-law!”

He Dongxue had gotten used to his antics and naturally ignored Lin Chan. Spotting He Teng entering, she immediately greeted him, “Hey, brother!”

“Oh, then why isn’t the self-proclaimed son-in-law of Uncle He calling out ‘Big Brother-in-law’ as well?” Chen Yun teased with a grin.

Lin Chan glanced at Chen Yun but quickly settled beside He Dongxue, pouring her tea as he sat down.

“How’s it been? Training must be tough, especially in this scorching heat here in the capital,” Bian Muhe greeted He Teng after he took a seat. “This weather is stifling—I’m envious of Zhilan getting to escape to the mountain village for the summer.”

“I envy her too!” He Dongxue nodded repeatedly. “Brother said mornings and evenings in the village now need long sleeves, and it feels as cool as spring and autumn in the mountains. Just imagine that life—it’s beautiful.”

“Zhilan’s off vacationing,” Bian Xiulin chimed in with a hearty laugh. “But honestly, I miss her a bit too. My Jiaqing and Jialang returned to the capital and kept asking, ‘Where’s Aunt He? Why hasn’t she come to see us?’ They’re still asking now! The housekeeper told them Aunt He is gone, but even now they don’t understand what ‘gone’ really means.”

“Oh, don’t even bring up missing someone. When it comes to missing her, no one at this table beats He Teng. After all, she’s his wife, isn’t she? Without Zhilan on the base with him, he’s got to feel lonely, right? Sleeping alone in a double bed—that’s such a bitter experience. The emptiness must be unbearable!” Chen Yun threw the jab, clearly poking fun at He Teng’s soft spot. “Honestly, being single and sleeping on a single bed feels way more carefree and comfortable.”

“If you’ve got the guts to sleep on a single bed your whole life, then I, Bian Xiulin, will genuinely admire your carefree lifestyle.” Bian Xiulin quipped, pulling out a look that screamed, “I bet you don’t have it in you to pull that off.”

Chen Yun rubbed his nose and fell silent immediately. He knew well enough that it was impossible. He didn’t even need to think about how blissfully happy He Teng and He Zhilan had been on their wedding day. Just looking at Xing Ye’s adorable little kids was enough to spark thoughts of marriage in him.