Chapter 1607 - 772

Chapter 1607: Chapter 772

The two of them walked side by side out of the auxiliary building, heading towards the living area along a pebbled path.

Fang Cheng turned his head to look at her, asking with concern:

"How have you been feeling in the training camp these past few days? Is the pressure too much?"

"The first couple of days were a bit tough to keep up with the learning progress, it was quite stressful."

Zhou Xiumei replied honestly, followed by a slight smile on her lips:

"But the teachers have all been taking good care of me, giving me tips on personal posture and stage performance in private, so I’m feeling much better now."

"And the other classmates are really nice too. Although we’re in competition, we get along pretty well."

Fang Cheng nodded, encouraging warmly:

"Take your time, once you get used to the stage pressure, with your talent, I’m sure you can win the championship."

Hearing this, Zhou Xiumei’s smile became even brighter:

"Mm, I’ll definitely work hard, I can’t let the song you wrote for me go unnoticed, Brother Cheng!"

At this point, she stopped and pointed to the Jin City Resort Hotel standing ahead:

"Brother Cheng, wait for me a moment. The show crew has arranged for us to stay on the 5th floor of the hotel. I’ll go and change my clothes first."

Fang Cheng stopped, his eyes glancing over her slightly sweat-drenched workout tank top.

Originally tall and slim, her figure was now subtly outlined with graceful curves.

Though not as voluptuous and perky as Lin Chuqiao, she had a well-proportioned frame filled with the youthful exuberance of a young girl.

Fang Cheng’s eyes brightened as he praised:

"Actually, you look pretty good like this, no need to change intentionally."

Hearing this straightforward compliment, Zhou Xiumei’s fair face instantly flushed to her ears.

She hung her head, avoiding Fang Cheng’s gaze, twisting a white towel with her fingers, muttering softly:

"No way, I was dancing and got all sweaty; it feels uncomfortable sticking to me. I need to go take a shower. A girl should always be clean before going out."

Seeing her shy, head-hanging manner, Fang Cheng chuckled, refraining from teasing her further.

Xiumei indeed looked refreshing now, but her outfit was too skimpy; if exposed to the outside breeze, she could easily catch a cold.

Besides, such scenery is enough for him to appreciate alone, no need to let others benefit.

The two chatted and laughed, continuing towards the side entrance of the hotel.

They entered the lobby, took the elevator, and arrived on the fifth floor.

Zhou Xiumei used her room card to open the door to a standard room.

This was a dormitory uniformly booked by the TV station, not very large, but clean and tidy.

The room was simply furnished with light grey carpet and two single beds.

A few music scores and various skincare bottles were piled on the table by the window.

"My roommate is still practicing extra at the rehearsal hall, not back yet."

Zhou Xiumei placed the towel on the washstand and turned around to ask:

"Brother Cheng, make yourself comfortable and rest for a while. There’s mineral water and orange juice in the fridge, what would you like to drink?"

"No need to trouble yourself, I drank a lot with clients earlier, drank so much I might not be able to eat dinner later."

Fang Cheng waved his hand, sitting down on a single sofa.

Zhou Xiumei nodded softly, saying:

"Then I’ll go take a shower now, won’t be long, wait for me, okay?"

The blush on her cheeks hadn’t completely faded, feeling Fang Cheng’s gaze, her actions seemed a bit flustered.

She then turned her back and pulled out a clean light blue dress and underwear from the wardrobe against the wall.

While grabbing her intimate clothes, she intentionally used the dress to shield it, her white neck and ears blushing pink again.

Then she quickly headed into the bathroom with her change of clothes, locking the glass door behind her.

Before long, the sound of water started in the bathroom.

Through the frosted glass, one could vaguely see the swaying silhouette inside.

The scenery might be nice, but it’s not right to watch.

Fang Cheng stood up, walked to the window, and pushed open a vent.

The cool evening breeze brushed against his face while the continuous sound of flowing water came from behind.

As he gazed at the gradually darkening resort view outside the window, Fang Cheng’s thoughts unconsciously drifted afar.

Since obtaining the panel, he has always been on the edge of danger and combat.

Every day he either trains, pursuing the path to becoming stronger, or schemes in secret, maneuvering between various powers.

Nerves always tense, ready to deal with unexpected situations.

A moment of peace like now, on an ordinary summer evening, quietly waiting for a girl to finish washing and changing, then going to have dinner together,

For him, this had become a rare luxurious experience.

Fang Cheng’s eyes flickered slightly, letting out a gentle sigh.

The soothing water sounds behind seemed like some kind of white noise, inexplicably relaxing his tense body and mind.

Speaking of it, he now has two women closely linked in relationship beside him.

One is Lin Chuqiao, mature and charming, efficient and decisive in action.

In business management and power expansion, she’s an indispensable, capable assistant and confidante to him.

They share a deep bond of interest, along with the tacit understanding accumulated from fighting side by side.

The other is Zhou Xiumei, pure and gentle, kindhearted and resilient inside.

As childhood sweethearts who grew up together, their feelings are pure and deep.

Though their relationship hasn’t been explicitly clarified, they both know each other well, that mutual dependency has long transcended the boundary of friendship.

Many times, she acts like a quiet harbor where Fang Cheng can drop all his defenses.

The two women are equally outstanding, each having their own captivating charms and hold a significant place in his heart.

For ordinary people, enjoying the blessing of having both is quite challenging.

For a stable life, one must repeatedly weigh and make difficult choices between the two.