Shadow // TGCF Modern AU

Chapter 31

Of course, economic interviews don't just ask about the boss's love life, they also discussed other things in relation to economy, such as, company development and a few secrets leading to their success. With the Interviewees being very ambiguous in their responses. Not surprising, not surprising at all. And Pei Ming was quite understanding and did not force out any scoops like other interviewers.

After all was said and done, the two best friends, who'd gone through thick and thin together these past few years were moderately exhausted.

As they were heading towards their cars in the private parking lot of the building where they were being interviewed, He Xuan finds that only his car and driver is there. "Didn't we park our cars together, where'd yours go?" Then he exaggeratedly widened his eyes in feigned shock and realization, "don't tell me you wanna hitch a free ride Mister!? I'll have you know that riding in my car is not free and certainly not cheap" he deliberately accentuated the word 'cheap.' this money addict.

Hua Cheng was in a good mood tonight, he stares at He Xuan and indulges him, "ok, name your price, and add lodging fees as well.... I'm staying at your place tonight."

He Xuan could not believe his ears, "fee? What? Name price?" The situation was critical, "who are you and what have you done with my best friend!?"

Hua Cheng's getting annoyed now and threatens.

"If it's such a bother, I'll call my driver right now and just go back to my place." as if to prove his point, he even takes out his phone.

And He Xuan, like a child who's been threatened to have his toys taken away from him, clings to Hua Cheng while snatching his phone away from him....ha, he fell for it.

"I'm sorry Hua Chengzu, big daddy, you're a man of your words, don't take back your words, you said it your self, I'll name my price, don't call-"

Hua Cheng couldn't help letting out a chuckle seeing He Xuan's face, like he's holding in deep shit.

It was at that moment that He Xuan realized he's been played, because the launched app on Hua Cheng's phone was not the 'Contacts' he was expecting. But a game, 'Candy Crush' and he was at level fucking 2,182.

"What fucking call? What driver? Hua Cheng!!!" Even though he yelled, his voice was laced with amusement, he hasn't seen this joking side of Hua Cheng in a very long time, it was probably during their shadow days. He Xuan, couldn't be happier, his best friend is back to life. Finally.

The both of them entered the car, and the driver started off.

The Atmosphere was very warm, even the driver could feel it, then He Xuan glanced at Hua Cheng playing the game on his phone and couldn't help but remark.

"Can't believe you even started playing Xie Lian's favorite game, talk about a lovestruck fool."

Hua Cheng didn't spare him a glance as he tried to clear the freakishly 'Legendary level' disguised as a 'Nightmarishly Hard level' what a nuisance, he's lost 3 times already. Might as well turn on his mobile data for the 4th try, maybe he'll win with the aid of those 'ad boosters' if he loses again at the end.

"It's interesting and reminds me of him, if that's not a win-win, then I don't know what is."

"Yeah yeah.......oh yeah!, I almost forgot to tell you, Feng Xin found Mu Qing and they're together now, that lucky bastard sounded so smug on the phone, even daring to ask, and I quote 'when will you single dogs make your move.... scared much? They might be taken by the time you decide to act."

Hua Cheng finally won the bastard level, then he turned to face He Xuan with a tiny exasperated smile on his lips, "tell him, I'm withdrawing the capital injected into his currently flourishing company."