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Chapter 115 Merit +1 (Cheng Yubai)

Where is Dr. Cheng?

"Same."

The waiter asked about the drinks again before leaving.

The table fell silent for a moment.

Shen Zhaoyi picked up her water glass and took a sip, but her gaze never left Cheng Yubai's face.

This face is truly exceptionally beautiful, with high, straight brow bones, a narrow, straight nose, and a sharp, defined jawline, giving off a cool, ascetic vibe.

But those eyes, deep as ink, carried a subtle sense of pressure when they looked at people.

If it weren't for the fact that what he said was so unpleasant to hear, I wouldn't be completely without thoughts.

Her direct gaze fell on Cheng Yubai without any attempt to conceal it, and the other party calmly allowed her to look him over.

After a short while, she suddenly asked, "Miss Shen seems quite interested in me?"

“No.” Shen Zhaoyi held up a finger and wagged it. “What interests me is the sincerity of your apology today.”

Cheng Yubai naturally did not forget the purpose of this meal.

He leaned slightly forward and handed her the brown paper bag he had brought with both hands.

Shen Zhaoyi took it, and the thickness of the material in her palm made her unable to guess what it was for a moment.

Only after lifting the rope did they discover it was a donation certificate.

I just said it casually at the time, I didn't expect it to actually come true?
Thankfully, the signature is no longer my own Douyin ID.

Shen Zhaoyi was very curious about how he had handled the money from the previous tips.

"Dr. Cheng, why are you so enthusiastic about donating money?"

"I just want to contribute to the medical field."

Cheng Yubai looked calm.

But Shen Zhaoyi inwardly scoffed—

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He didn't show it on his face at all, but instead praised her in a lukewarm way: "Well, you are quite kind-hearted, aren't you?"

"The money all belongs to Miss Shen; I was just an intermediary," Cheng Yubai replied.

"Oh? Then I should thank you for doing a good deed for me."

He shook his head, his expression turning serious. "I'm the one who should be saying thank you."

The topic finally veered back to the right track.

Cheng Yubai said seriously, "I not only owe you a thank you in person, but I also apologize for the things I said in the past live broadcasts."

"I hope this hasn't caused any trouble for Ms. Shen."

Seeing his expression, it was clear that he was being sincere.

But Shen Zhaoyi wasn't so easily convinced. She tapped the table lightly, signaling him to continue.

Cheng Yubai then produced another paper bag from somewhere, much more exquisite than the previous one.

"This is an apology gift; please accept it."

Shen Zhaoyi gave her face and accepted the package, opening it.

A fountain pen lay quietly inside the black lining.

It's a limited edition from Wanjia.

Putting aside Cheng Yubai's principle of not accepting large gifts, this expense is enough to make him bleed a bit.

The intention is there.

But what she was more curious about was why the gift she received was like this...

Straight?

In fact, Cheng Yubai's intention was based on the extent of her tipping.

Such generous spending on gifts suggests ample cash flow, indicating substantial business ownership and frequent contract signing and document approval processes.

A good pen might be more practical than other gifts.

Shen Zhaoyi was somewhat taken aback after hearing this.

I never expected that he would see me this way.

But after realizing what was happening, he immediately burst out laughing.

This reason certainly fits Cheng Yubai's character.

Rigid yet unexpectedly thoughtful.

This smile eased the initial awkwardness and tension between the two.

The appetizers were served at the right time by the waiter.

Cheng Yubai raised his wine glass, and amidst the crisp sound of the glass clinking, Shen Zhaoyi took a small sip of red wine, barely accepting the apology.

But it only reached the level of "barely".

The meal gradually quieted down.

Shen Zhaoyi focused on the food on her plate until the main course was served. Cheng Yubai then began to eat.

Out of a habit I retained from my time as a doctor, I made precise cuts with each stroke, dividing a whole steak into evenly sized pieces.

Then, he switched the cut plate with the one in front of Shen Zhaoyi.

“…For me?”

Cheng Yubai nodded, "This shop has a good grasp of cooking time; it tastes best now."

While Shen Zhaoyi enjoyed the experience, her offline impression of him also improved slightly.

He doesn't seem as clueless about romance as he does in the live stream.

If only we had done this sooner!

However, Cheng Yubai was sensible in his actions, and the only thing he overstepped the bounds of was switching the plates just now.

During the rest of the meal, the atmosphere at the table was one of quiet undisturbed interaction, with the only sounds being the light clinking of cutlery against plates.

The waiters nearby kept glancing at the couple, secretly observing them.

From his perspective, however, he saw a completely different scene—

The beautiful woman enjoys the delicious food with elegance and composure.

The man opposite her would subtly glance at her and then look away when she lowered her head.

It wasn't until the meal was almost over that Cheng Yubai put down his napkin and finally turned his gaze to Shen Zhaoyi.

"How long does Miss Shen plan to stay in S City?" The question was asked casually, as if it were just a casual chat.

"Leave tomorrow."

Upon hearing this, Cheng Yubai's eyebrows furrowed almost imperceptibly, then relaxed, a perfectly measured hint of regret appearing on his face.

"What's wrong?" Shen Zhaoyi noticed his expression. "Does Dr. Cheng look disappointed?"

"is a bit."

After readily admitting it, he mentioned that the medical lecture would be held on the 28th.

"I had intended to invite Ms. Shen to the event."

Shen Zhaoyi chuckled lightly, her tone languid: "Even if I don't leave, I probably won't go."

She has no interest in academics.

"I took it for granted."

……

When she left, Shen Zhaoyi called a designated driver.

Cheng Yubai stood at the restaurant entrance and waited with her.

When the designated driver arrived, he saw the Koenigsegg and was momentarily at a loss for what to do.

“The car door is here.” Shen Zhaoyi walked over and gently pressed the hidden door handle.

When they reached the passenger seat, Cheng Yubai followed suit and opened the car door for her.

Is it ingratiation?

Or is he a true gentleman?
Shen Zhaoyi didn't pursue the matter. She bent down and got in, rolled down the window halfway, and casually waved to him.

"gone."

The engine roared, and the car drove off.

Cheng Yubai stood still, his gaze following the receding car until it was completely out of sight before he looked away.

A faint scent of perfume seemed to linger in the air.

He looked down, took out his phone, opened WeChat, deleted the original nickname, and retyped three words—

Shen Zhaoyi.

That glimpse in the elevator came to mind.

There's plenty of time in the future, Miss Shen.

In the main hall on the first floor of the villa, Xu Meng and her aunts were snuggled on the sofa watching a melodramatic TV show when they heard the door open. All three of them turned around at the same time.

Shen Zhaoyi walked in, carrying a paper bag in each hand.

"Zhaoyi, you're back!"

Xu Meng's tone was tinged with surprise.

The way the boss left this morning clearly indicated he was going on a date.

The day before yesterday, at least we played for an afternoon, but today we parted ways right after dinner.

It seems it doesn't suit my taste.

However, she didn't inquire further, her gaze drifting to the two paper bags. "What are these?"

"A certificate of accumulated merit, and a thank-you gift from a straight man."

Shen Zhaoyi replied half-jokingly, taking out the donation certificate and placing it on the display case.

This also makes up for the regret that Han Ziyang's trophy lacked a certificate to accompany it.

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