Super Soldier in the City
Chapter 316 - 324 Chen Mingsheng’s Thoughts

Chapter 316: Chapter 324 Chen Mingsheng’s Thoughts

Chen Mingsheng had been living quite gloriously these days. Previously, he was just a minor employee in the head office, but now he had become the general manager of a branch company, with its total assets almost reaching a billion and nearly two to three hundred employees under his command. Everyone in the company had to act according to his facial expressions; a stern look from him and there was no one who wouldn’t be afraid.

The former general manager of the company, Xu Yingying, used to drive just a Buick, but now, he had already switched to a BMW X5. For such a large company, a general manager ought to drive a car of this caliber.

Money, power, status—Chen Mingsheng seemed to have acquired them all at once. For a man, that was indeed quite impressive. This was social status, this was what he had always been after, and now he had finally got his hands on it.

Yet, Chen Mingsheng was also somewhat uncomfortable because although everyone outwardly showed a lot of respect for their boss and flattered him, behind his back, they all said he climbed to his position by relying on a woman’s connections. A few times, he even accidentally overheard the employees discussing this, the disdain and contempt in their expressions.

This was a thorn in Chen Mingsheng’s side, a sore spot in his heart. Although it was the truth that he had climbed to this position thanks to the woman Su Juan, he still couldn’t stand it when others spoke of it in such a way.

What made Chen Mingsheng increasingly embarrassed was his current wife, Su Juan, who was simply a shrew. At home, she was utterly domineering and bossy towards him, and even at the company, she behaved the same way. She lost her temper whenever she felt like it, giving no regard to his dignity as the general manager.

That’s how people are. Before possessing something, they would do everything they could to acquire it, and once they have what they want, they start to think about what they’ve lost. Lately, Chen Mingsheng often thought of He Fangqing, remembering how she used to treat him, and then considering how Su Juan treated him now, which made him value He Fangqing’s goodness all the more and find Su Juan unbearable.

If possible, Chen Mingsheng truly wanted to be with He Fangqing again, and to kick the annoying Su Juan to the curb.

When He Fangqing called to ask for the household registration book to change her hukou, it made Chen Mingsheng even more nostalgic about the time they were happily putting their hukou together.

Originally, Chen Mingsheng planned to meet with He Fangqing alone, so he could have a proper talk with her. He wanted to tell He Fangqing that their separation was a last resort, simply to lay the groundwork for their future together, hoping she would forgive him. He didn’t believe that He Fangqing could have forgotten him by now; after all, they had been so affectionate when they were together.

He had it all planned out. He would first play along with Su Juan, and once he had made enough money here, he would kick her to the curb and then get back together with He Fangqing. For now, he just wanted He Fangqing to become his lover. Since she had been his wife before, He Fangqing would probably not refuse.

Chen Mingsheng had his plans nicely laid out, but just after he had arranged to meet with He Fangqing, Su Juan barged in. He hadn’t even had the chance to delete the call logs on his phone. Su Juan, who was extremely suspicious of Chen Mingsheng, immediately began to sift through his phone and saw He Fangqing’s number. She became furiously confrontational and demanded an explanation from Chen Mingsheng.

Chen Mingsheng had no choice but to tell her about He Fangqing’s plans to move her hukou the next day. Still skeptical, Su Juan doubted that Chen Mingsheng was over He Fangqing. After much persuasion and explanation, Su Juan finally let it go.

However, much to Chen Mingsheng’s surprise and delight, Su Juan didn’t insist on waiting at home together for He Fangqing the next day but instead had arranged to play mahjong with a few ladies. She continued to warn Chen Mingsheng, though, not to talk too much to He Fangqing the next day and to get He Fangqing to relocate her hukou quickly to be done with it.

The following morning, once Su Juan had left, Chen Mingsheng immediately took out the household registration book. Then, after thinking for a moment, he called He Fangqing to tell her to meet at the Dream Origin Coffee Shop, where he would be waiting for her.

He Fangqing and Li Yifei had just left the company. Upon receiving the call, He Fangqing frowned and said, "I don’t know what Chen Mingsheng is up to, changing the location like this."

Li Yifei, driving the car, commented, "A coffee shop, that’s quite a romantic place..."

Hearing the tone of Li Yifei’s voice, He Fangqing chuckled and said, "What’s wrong, jealous?"

"Very jealous," he said. "A coffee shop—that’s a place for lovey-dovey talk, not for transferring hukous."

He Fangqing smiled slightly but then let out a soft sigh, "I don’t know what he’s up to, but after all, he and I were husband and wife for over a year. It hurts to think about how he has changed."

Li Yifei patted He Fangqing’s hand and said, "I understand. It shows you’re a person of empathy and fidelity. But that guy really didn’t know how to cherish what he had; he deserves to lose his good fortune."

He Fangqing clasped Li Yifei’s hand in response, "It’s all in the past; he and I are completely over."

Li Yifei grinned, "So, I reap the benefits, huh?"

"You even know when you have the advantage, at least you still have some conscience."

"Of course, I’m well aware that a woman as good as Fangqing, with her appeal in bed, would fascinate any man."

"You big lecher, that’s all you think about."

He Fangqing playfully twisted Li Yifei’s arm and smiled.

The car stopped at the entrance of the coffee shop. Li Yifei said to He Fangqing, "Since you chose this place, I think that Su Juan probably isn’t here, so I won’t go in. You talk to him and have a good chat."

He Fangqing looked at Li Yifei and after a moment, nodded heavily and said, "There’s nothing much to talk about. I’ll just get the household registration book and come out." Then she opened the car door and stepped out.

Inside the coffee shop, Chen Mingsheng wore a sharp suit and sported a Swiss watch worth hundreds of thousands on his wrist. With his good build and handsome face, he truly looked the part of a successful man.

When He Fangqing entered, Chen Mingsheng quickly stood up and gestured to her with his hand.

He Fangqing walked confidently towards Chen Mingsheng who promptly pulled out a chair for her, the picture of genteel courtesy, and said, "Fangqing, I’ve been waiting for you for quite a while."

"Thank you!" He Fangqing sat down with ease. The past was like smoke; she was doing well now, so she harbored no hatred towards Chen Mingsheng, nor was there a need for a cold front.

Chen Mingsheng sat down, looking at He Fangqing across from him. Her beautiful hair was piled into a bun behind her head, her exquisitely delicate face lightly made up, and a slender platinum necklace adorned her graceful neck. She hadn’t worn the gold one he had bought her before. Outfitted in a black professional suit, He Fangqing looked extremely sharp.

Even when dating He Fangqing, Chen Mingsheng was drawn by her beauty, but after marriage, he cared less about such things. He was more concerned with climbing the ladder, with standing out. Now, divorced from He Fangqing and with someone like the porcine Su Juan, upon seeing He Fangqing again, he felt as if he were back in the days when they were in love. He found He Fangqing beautiful and captivating; his breathing even became rapid at the sight of her.

"Fangqing, you look truly beautiful today," Chen Mingsheng’s intense gaze fell on He Fangqing, his face showing an infatuated smile. To him, her being dressed so prettily seemed to be just for him.

He Fangqing smiled faintly and said, "Thanks for the compliment. Did you bring the household registration book? I took the morning off to settle this.""

Chen Mingsheng felt a sudden pang of disappointment as He Fangqing brought up the household registration book straight away, like a bucket of cold water poured over him. But having this rare chance to be together with He Fangqing again, he still said with a smile, "I’ve brought it, but there’s no rush. I just had dinner with a friend from the police station the other day. As long as I go with you, there’s no need to queue, we can get it done quickly."

He Fangqing sensed that Chen Mingsheng was being particularly solicitous that day, yet she immediately refused, "There’s no need, I can manage on my own. Just hand me the household registration book, and I’ll return it to you once I’m done."

At this moment, a waiter brought over two cups of coffee. Chen Mingsheng rushed to say, "There’s no need to hurry. This is your favorite Blue Mountain coffee, I ordered it especially for you."

He Fangqing glanced at the coffee and said, "Sorry, but I’ve changed my habits. I rarely drink coffee now."

Chen Mingsheng’s mouth twitched slightly, then with an expression of deep sorrow, he said, "Fangqing, I know you hate me, hate that I left you for Su Juan, but it wasn’t truly of my own volition, I was forced by Su Juan."

He Fangqing looked at Chen Mingsheng and said, "Is that so? However, it has nothing to do with me anymore."

Chen Mingsheng reached out to grab He Fangqing’s hand, but she had already moved her hands under the table, leaving him to grasp at empty air, and reluctantly withdrew his hand, saying, "Fangqing, this absolutely involves you. You know, as a man, it is my duty to provide a good life for us, but I wasn’t making progress in my career. Su Juan used this to lure me in, forcing me to be with her. I thought, I could use her as a stepping stone first, climb up the ranks in my career, then leave her and get back together with you. Everything I did, I did for our future."

Chen Mingsheng became more emotional as he spoke; his eyes even turned red, seeming as though tears were about to fall. His besotted gaze on He Fangqing was truly convincing, making it appear as though he was indeed helpless and had struggled deeply.

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