I'm back in 1990

Chapter 772: Immediately Set Off for the Capital

Cheng Li, being a composed person, did not step forward to stop or question her younger sister Cheng Ling after seeing this scene. She simply stood a short distance away and observed carefully.

Although the man was somewhat thin, his refined and handsome air made Cheng Li's heart flutter. This kind of appearance is most likely to bewitch young girls. In addition, he seemed to be quite old, at least in his early thirties.

In an instant, Cheng Li's mind raced with thoughts like, "Is he a married man trying to scam young girls?" and "What does this guy do for a living?"

After looking around and thinking for a long time, Cheng Li finally decided to show herself.

"Little sister! Why can't I get through to your phone?" Cheng Li made up an excuse without hesitation.

Cheng Ling saw her eldest sister and exclaimed in surprise, "Eldest sister!"

Upon hearing this, Chen Zhe quickly turned around and saw a woman whose face resembled Cheng Ling's standing there.

Chen Zhe was momentarily at a loss for words, and the atmosphere froze, becoming somewhat awkward.

Cheng Li took the initiative to speak, "Little sister, who is this?"

Cheng Ling quickly explained to her older sister, "Sister, this is Professor Chen from the Economic Research Institute upstairs. He also teaches at Shanghai University of Finance and Economics."

Then she said to Chen Zhe, "Teacher Chen, this is my eldest sister!"

Upon hearing that she was Cheng Ling's older sister, Chen Zhe quickly greeted Cheng Li, "Hello!"

As Cheng Li sized up Chen Zhe, she muttered to herself: Why is it Shanghai University of Finance and Economics again? And another teacher? Has my little sister forgotten the pain of past hurts? And this guy is so old! The last one was several years older, and this one is even older than the last one. Could it be that my little sister likes older men? Thinking about it, it's not impossible.

Chen Zhe felt somewhat embarrassed under Cheng Li's gaze and didn't know what to do. He was at a loss for what to do.

Fortunately, Cheng Ling spoke up at this moment: "Big sister, did you need something?"

Cheng Li then pulled Cheng Ling aside: "Why is your line always busy when I call you?"

Cheng Ling didn't rush to answer her older sister's question. Instead, she said to Chen Zhe, "Teacher Chen, you should go ahead and do what you need to do. I'll ask you for advice another day!"

"This..." Chen Zhe thought for a moment, but in the end he followed Cheng Ling's arrangement.

He nodded politely to Cheng Li and said, "Okay, then I'll be going now! Goodbye!"

After Chen Zhe left, Cheng Li grabbed Cheng Ling's hand and asked, "Tell me honestly, what exactly happened between you and that Teacher Chen?"

"What does it matter? Of course it doesn't matter!" Cheng Ling naturally refused to admit it.

Seeing her younger sister's evasive gaze, Cheng Li, who knew her temperament well, knew something was wrong. She put on a stern face and said, "Look me in the eye and say it again!"

Cheng Ling retorted, not to be outdone: "Looking at you, I said the same thing!"

Cheng Li, exasperated, tapped Cheng Ling's forehead with her finger: "You! You're all that's left of the cooked duck—just its beak."

"It hurts!" Cheng Ling complained.

Seeing her younger sister's guilty yet stubborn expression, Cheng Li knew she wouldn't get anything out of her today, so she could only sigh and soften her tone.

"Little sister, we're just worried about you. About that last time..." Cheng Li paused, glancing at Cheng Ling's reaction. Seeing no unusual reaction, she continued, "We're afraid you'll get taken advantage of. This Mr. Chen does seem quite mature, but how old is he? What's his family situation? What does he do for a living? Do you know anything about that?"

Cheng Ling kept her head down and kept scribbling on the ground with her toes.

"Professor Chen is a very nice person. He is a proper university professor who studies economics and is very knowledgeable. We were just chatting, and I asked him some questions."

Cheng Ling deliberately concealed the fact that her relationship with Chen Zhe went beyond that of ordinary friends.

"A university professor?" Cheng Li was surprised that Chen Zhe was not an ordinary university teacher, but a university professor. If so, he was a relatively young university professor! After all, Chen Zhe looked to be only in his thirties.

But Cheng Li still said, "So what if he's a university professor? He looks at least thirty-four or thirty-five years old, more than ten years older than you. And has he ever been married at his age? Has he ever been divorced? Do you even know any of this?"

Cheng Ling was a little unsure how to answer. She hadn't really asked the questions her older sister had asked in detail. After all, she was still a young woman who had just entered society and didn't have much experience in this area. She was simply attracted by Chen Zhe's temperament out of kindness.

Seeing her younger sister remain silent with her head down, Cheng Li could only compromise, saying, "If you really have something going on with that Teacher Chen, you must tell me immediately, understand?"

Upon hearing this, Cheng Ling quickly nodded, "Okay! Okay!"

Cheng Li shook her head helplessly, gave her younger sister a few more instructions, and then left the library. As she walked, she wondered how she could tell her mother about this when she got back.

Back in his office on the nineteenth floor, Chen Zhe couldn't calm down.

He was well aware of the age and experience gap between him and Cheng Ling, but his long-dormant heart yearned for this relationship.

He was well aware of the age and experience gap between him and Cheng Ling, but his long-dormant heart yearned for this relationship.

Just as he was in a state of utter confusion, his phone rang. He took out his phone and glanced at the caller ID; it was Wu Duo calling.

He pressed the answer button: "Old Wu!"

Wu Duo's voice came through the phone's microphone, carrying a hint of barely suppressed excitement.

"Old Chen, I've already reported the core content of your report to the leadership. They were very interested and took some time to read it. After reading it, they told me to immediately inform you that you need to come to Beijing as soon as possible to report to them in person!"

Chen Zhe was still somewhat incredulous: "So fast?"

Wu Duo laughed and said, "I didn't expect the leadership to value your report so much. I've already arranged for the office to book your plane ticket. The information will be sent to your phone in a bit, so get ready to leave!"

"Okay, I'll pack my luggage and materials right away!" Chen Zhe immediately agreed.

Chen Zhe immediately packed his things. His luggage was very simple, consisting of a change of clothes, toiletries, a laptop, and some paper documents, which he put into his briefcase.

Just as I finished packing, Wu Duo's message arrived: a flight departing in three hours. It seemed he was really in a hurry.

After reading the message, Chen Zhe immediately sent a text message to his friend Huang Xiaochuan, informing him of other matters concerning his upcoming trip to Beijing. He then asked his assistant to arrange a car to take him to the airport.

After explaining everything, Chen Zhe hesitated for a moment, but still made a phone call to Cheng Ling.

Immediately, Cheng Ling's cheerful voice came through the phone: "Teacher Chen!"

Chen Zhe said apologetically, "Cheng Ling, I'm sorry, I just received an urgent notice that I need to go to Yanjing on a business trip, which will probably take about four or five days. I just wanted to let you know!"

Cheng Ling was taken aback for a moment, feeling a little disappointed, but she still pretended to be nonchalant and said, "I thought it was something serious! It's just a business trip! It's not like I'm not coming back. Go ahead! Just don't forget to bring me some good food!"

Chen Zhe laughed: "Don't worry, I'll definitely bring you something delicious! Goodbye!"

Cheng Ling reminded him, "Have a safe journey. Message me when you arrive in Yanjing! And remember to eat on time!"

"I understand!" Chen Zhe felt a warmth in his heart.