klisemfg Chapter 178 Heartwarming After the Jealousy Dissipates
Chapter 178 Heartwarming After the Jealousy Dissipates
Sunlight filtered through the dappled leaves, casting golden patches on the ground. Li Shiqing and Chen Meili strolled hand in hand along the bustling pedestrian street, intending to find a cozy coffee shop to enjoy this leisurely afternoon. Since that "love defense battle" dinner, their relationship had undergone a wonderful transformation, from initial subtle confrontation to becoming inseparable best friends.
"Sister Shiqing, that coffee shop up ahead looks really stylish, let's go there!" Chen Meili excitedly pointed to a uniquely decorated shop ahead, her eyes sparkling with anticipation.
Li Shiqing looked in the direction she was pointing, smiled and nodded: "Okay, whatever you say. Let's relax and have a good chat today!"
Stepping into the coffee shop, the rich aroma of coffee filled the air, and soft music flowed through the space. The two found a seat by the window and ordered two signature lattes and a delicate little cake.
"Sister Shiqing, do you know? The stories of Chen Ge and me when we were little are so many that they could fill an entire basket!" Chen Meili rested her chin on her hands, her eyes filled with tender memories, and the corners of her mouth unconsciously turned up.
Li Shiqing raised an eyebrow with interest, stirred her coffee, and teased, "Oh? Tell me about it, I'm really curious how naughty you two were when you were little."
"When Chen was a kid, he was the king of the pack. He led a bunch of us kids up and down, doing all sorts of 'mischief'!" Chen Meili said, unable to suppress a laugh. "Once, a group of us kids were playing hide-and-seek in the community garden. To avoid being found, Chen climbed up a big tree, but then he couldn't get down. We were all frantically searching below, while he was shouting from the tree, 'I'm the Monkey King, you can't catch me!' I still laugh when I think about it now."
Li Shiqing burst into laughter, almost spitting out her coffee: "I never expected Zhang Chen to have such a funny side. He always acts so mature and composed in front of me."
“He was just pretending in front of you!” Chen Meili blinked and continued, “Another time, we were playing house in the yard. Chen insisted on being the dad and I was the mom. We made ‘food’ with mud and even seriously served it to the other kids. As a result, I accidentally got mud in Chen’s eyes, and he cried loudly in pain. I was so scared that I started crying too. In the end, the adults took us to the hospital.”
"Haha, so you guys were so adorably childish when you were little." Li Shiqing laughed until tears almost streamed down her face. "And then what happened?"
"Later, after Chen came back from the hospital, he was angry with me for several days. To cheer him up, I gave him all my favorite candies, and he reluctantly forgave me." Chen Meili recalled the past with a happy smile on her face. "From then on, our relationship became even better, and we were inseparable."
Li Shiqing listened quietly, images of Zhang Chen as a child flashing through her mind, filling her heart with warmth. "Meili, your childhood memories with Zhang Chen are truly wonderful," she said with emotion.
“Yes, those days were simple, but full of joy.” Chen Meili took a sip of coffee. “By the way, Sister Shiqing, do you know? When Chen was little, he was terrified of the dark. Once, we went to a haunted house adventure in our neighborhood. We had only gone in a few steps when Chen was so frightened by the sound effects and props that he turned pale, grabbed my hand tightly, and kept saying, ‘Meili, I’m scared, let’s go out.’ I thought he was so funny at the time, a boy, yet so timid.”
Li Shiqing laughed so hard she almost fell over, slapping the table and saying, "This is hilarious! Zhang Chen is fearless now, but I never imagined he was afraid of the dark when he was little."
"Actually, although Brother Chen seems carefree on the surface, he is very kind at heart," Chen Meili said earnestly. "Once, we saw an injured stray cat on the roadside, and Brother Chen took it home without saying a word. He carefully bandaged the kitten's wounds and fed it. Under Brother Chen's care, the kitten recovered quickly. Later, we found a good home for the kitten together."
Li Shiqing nodded slightly, her eyes full of admiration: "I believe that. Zhang Chen is indeed very kind-hearted."
"Chen Ge also loves to draw. His drawings when he was little were so interesting," Chen Meili said enthusiastically. "Once, he drew a portrait of our whole family, and he drew everyone in weird shapes. My dad's nose was drawn like a carrot, my mom's eyes were drawn like copper bells, and Chen Ge's own head was drawn bigger than his body. We laughed until our stomachs hurt after we saw it."
"Haha, he really is a gifted artist," Li Shiqing said with a laugh. "Meili, do you have any of his childhood drawings saved? I'd love to see them."
"It's a pity I don't know where those paintings went," Chen Meili shook her head regretfully. "However, Brother Chen's painting skills have improved a lot. Sometimes he draws some small illustrations for me, which are very creative."
"I never knew Zhang Chen had this skill," Li Shiqing said with some surprise. "It seems I don't know him well enough."
"Sister Shiqing, after you and Brother Chen got together, he must have changed a lot, right?" Chen Meili asked curiously.
“Yes, he has become more mature and steady, and he knows how to take care of people better.” Li Shiqing said with a smile, “He used to be a very carefree person, but now he carefully remembers my preferences and prepares surprises for me.”
"That's good. I knew Chen would be a good boyfriend." Chen Meili said happily. "Sister Shiqing, you must cherish Chen. He is really a very good person."
“Of course I will cherish him,” Li Shiqing said firmly. “Meili, thank you for sharing so many stories about Zhang Chen’s childhood with me, which has given me a deeper understanding of him.”
"You're welcome. We're best friends now, so of course we can talk about anything." Chen Meili winked playfully. "By the way, Sister Shiqing, do you and Brother Chen have any special romantic experiences? Tell me about them."
"Our love story has many interesting moments," Li Shiqing recalled with a happy smile as she reminisced about her time with Zhang Chen. "Once, we went hiking together. When we were halfway up the mountain, it suddenly started raining heavily. We didn't have an umbrella, so we had to take shelter in a cave. It was dark and cold inside, and Zhang Chen took off his coat and put it on me, hugging me tightly to keep me warm. At that moment, I felt incredibly happy."
"Wow, how romantic!" Chen Meili said enviously. "Brother Chen is quite good at taking care of people."
“Another time, we went to see a movie. After the movie, Zhang Chen suddenly took out a ring and proposed to me in the theater. Everyone in the theater applauded for us. I will never forget that scene.” Tears of happiness glistened in Li Shiqing’s eyes.
"That's so touching! Sister Shi Qing, you're so lucky!" Chen Meili said excitedly. "I really hope I can meet such a romantic person too."
"Yes, Meili. Your true love is definitely waiting for you somewhere," Li Shiqing comforted her.
"Yes, I hope we can stay together forever," Chen Meili said firmly. "Sister Shiqing, when are you and Brother Chen planning to get married?"
"We don't have any specific plans yet, but it should be soon," Li Shiqing said shyly. "We'll definitely tell you as soon as we confirm the date."
"Great! I'm really looking forward to your wedding!" Chen Meili said excitedly.
The two sipped coffee and shared their stories, time slipping away in laughter and conversation. Before they knew it, dusk had fallen.
"Sister Shiqing, it's getting late, we should go back." Chen Meili glanced at her watch and said with some reluctance.
"Okay, I had a really nice chat today." Li Shiqing stood up. "Meili, let's meet up again next time."
“Okay, let’s share more interesting stories together next time.” Chen Meili took Li Shiqing’s arm and walked out of the coffee shop.
The setting sun cast long shadows upon them. Li Shiqing and Chen Meili's friendship deepened under this warm sunlight. And Zhang Chen, the man who connected them, held an even more important place in their hearts because of these beautiful memories.
On her way home, Li Shiqing was in an exceptionally cheerful mood. Thinking about the stories Chen Meili had shared about Zhang Chen's childhood, a smile unconsciously crept onto her face. It turned out that Zhang Chen's childhood was so rich and colorful, filled with laughter and warmth. These stories deepened her love for Zhang Chen even further.
When she got home, Zhang Chen had already prepared dinner and was sitting on the sofa waiting for her. "Honey, you're back! Did you have fun with Meili today?" Zhang Chen greeted her with a smile and took Li Shiqing's bag.
"I'm so happy!" Li Shiqing said excitedly. "Zhang Chen, do you know what? Meili told me so many stories about you when you were little today, they were so interesting!"
"Oh? What did she tell you?" Zhang Chen asked curiously.
"She told me about how you used to climb trees and not be able to get down, how you got mud in your eyes while playing house, and how you were afraid of the dark and wouldn't go into haunted houses," Li Shiqing said with a smile. "So you were this mischievous and adorable when you were little."
Zhang Chen blushed slightly and said somewhat embarrassedly, "This girl, why does she tell you everything? Those are all embarrassing things from when I was little, please don't laugh at me."
“How could I laugh at you? I think those stories are really interesting.” Li Shiqing took Zhang Chen’s arm. “Zhang Chen, thank you for letting me get to know Meili and for letting me learn more about your past.”
"Silly girl, what are you saying? Meili is my sister, and you are the person I love most. Of course, I hope you can become good friends." Zhang Chen gently patted Li Shiqing's head.
"Okay!" Li Shiqing happily walked into the kitchen and enjoyed the cozy dinner with Zhang Chen.
After dinner, Li Shiqing and Zhang Chen sat on the balcony, gazing at the starry sky. Li Shiqing leaned against Zhang Chen, feeling his warmth and love. "Zhang Chen, I feel so happy," she whispered.
“Me too, baby.” Zhang Chen hugged Li Shiqing tightly. “With you by my side, I feel like the happiest person in the world.”
The two sat quietly, enjoying this peaceful and beautiful moment. Moonlight bathed them, as if draping them in a silver veil. On this night filled with love, Li Shiqing knew that her future with Zhang Chen would be even brighter. And her friendship with Chen Meili would shine eternally, like the stars in the night sky.