1979: My fiancée is a goddess

"Ding-dong! The next stop is Ginza..."

During the midday rush hour, the tram from Shinjuku to Ginza was extremely crowded.

In April, the temperature in Tokyo was already quite warm.

The carriage was filled with the faint, sour smell of human body fermentation, which was carried everywhere by the gusts of wind outside the tram windows, creating a smell that was both unpleasant and not so unpleasant.

Cheng Kaiyan felt alright. At this moment, he was surrounding Zhao Ruixue and Uesugi Ayana in a corner of the carriage, using his back to separate them from the crowded people so that they would not be bumped by others.

Two beautiful girls were nestled in his arms, with only their arms separating them. Being so close, it was impossible for Cheng Kaiyan not to smell their fresh and clean fragrance.

But more than anything else, it was the two girls' slightly reserved and shy expressions, their evasive gazes, and their slightly flushed cheeks that made one's heart flutter.

Overall, Cheng Kaiyan was truly experiencing a blissful torment.

"We've arrived at our stop. Let's get off."

Because of his height, Cheng Kaiyan could see many beautiful sights, so he had been tilting his head to the side. Now that the vehicle was about to arrive at the station, he lowered his head to inform the two of the view.

"Ah...have we arrived yet?"

Zhao Ruixue was still immersed in strange and complicated emotions. Cheng Kaiyan's body was exceptionally tall and his arms were exceptionally strong. Just by surrounding her, it was as if the outside world was separated from her, giving her a full sense of security.

Hearing Cheng Kaiyan's voice, she snapped out of her reverie and confusion and responded.

Her usually cool and calm voice became exceptionally soft, and her fair face was warm and rosy, as if she had been drinking.

Uesugi Ayana, standing to the side, was in a slightly better state, though her round face was flushed, and she was muttering something under her breath. Her eyes held a hint of gritted teeth and shame as she looked at Cheng Kaiyan.

The tram was swaying around, and some physical contact between the three of them was inevitable. And since she was a well-endowed girl, then…

"Scumbag, sex fiend, pervert..."

After getting off the bus, Ayana Uesugi's muttering became even more pronounced.

"..."

Cheng Kaiyan was speechless; this was something he couldn't control...

The three of them chatted and laughed as they walked out of the station.

The crowd was exceptionally large, even more so than what Cheng Kaiyan had seen near Shinjuku Station last time.

The streets are lined with rectangular glass-walled commercial buildings and department stores, which, while not particularly tall, are incredibly densely packed.

Outside the curtain wall, there was a dazzling array of signs of all kinds, with at least dozens of high-end luxury brands visible at a glance...

Under the combined pressure of crowds and buildings, the originally spacious streets became extremely narrow.

In the distance, a pure white modular building comes into view on the horizon. It is entirely white, with frosted glass facades on the sides.

"That is……"

Cheng Kaiyan vaguely saw a familiar logo.

"The Sony Building, a landmark building in Ginza, is full of technological sense, right?"

Zhao Ruixue then introduced the situation.

"Yes, this is also the modernization that our country is pursuing."

Cheng Kaiyan greedily took in the scenes before her eyes.

How fulfilling it would be to build such modern and high-tech buildings in China!

It's no wonder that so many large buildings were constructed during the later era of large-scale infrastructure projects in China; it seems that these were the aspirations of architectural design professionals who grew up in the new era, specifically those born in the 1980s and 1990s.

"Who knows how many years it will be before we can see it in the country..."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Ruixue's eyes also showed anticipation and longing.

"Yes, it won't be long."

Cheng Kaiyan's heart stirred, and she smiled.

His tone was casual, but the confidence and determination in his words were unwavering.

Perhaps... I can find something to do in the future?
However, the current timeframe is still too sensitive. Moving forward and then back again... it will be safe enough to wait until 1988 when applications for private enterprise status are permitted.

However, establishing a private enterprise doesn't necessarily take that long; four or five years is also possible, as long as there is enough influence and reputation to serve as a market-oriented model...

Cheng Kaiyan pondered her future plans as she walked through the streets with Zhao Ruixue and the other woman.

A short while later, the three entered a commercial building, took the elevator directly to the top floor, and entered a Japanese-French restaurant with exquisite and elegant decorations, an art sculpture at the entrance, and a romantic atmosphere.

"welcome……"

Led by a waitress dressed in a fitted, bodycon suit dress and a tight white shirt, the three sat down at a window seat.

"I'll sit with Ayana, you...you can sit across from me..."

Zhao Ruixue quickly pulled her friend to sit down first, afraid that Cheng Kaiyan would want to sit next to her.

These past few days, this guy seems to have suddenly become a man of habit, sending her flowers, offering her sweet companionship, and even bringing her breakfast in the mornings...

After sending flowers this morning to express her feelings, Zhao Ruixue realized that Cheng Kaiyan's actions seemed to indicate that he was pursuing her.
Although Zhao Ruixue was somewhat moved, her offensive was indeed a bit too fierce.

Having never been in a relationship before, she was still clueless about love.

Before it was experienced, I longed for and anticipated it.

But when Cheng Kaiyan boldly expressed his feelings, she couldn't help but feel flustered and worried.

There was an inexplicable fear and trepidation, especially since this guy had a girlfriend...

Thinking of this, Zhao Ruixue's heart began to pound with unease.

She bit her lip, looking at Cheng Kaiyan with an extremely complicated and indescribable expression. What exactly did he want to do?
Is it really going to be...?

"What are you looking at me for? I hope my outfit today didn't embarrass you."

Cheng Kaiyan had no idea what Qingmei was thinking, so she casually started a conversation.

"Not bad, he has a refined and intellectual feel to him. After all, he is a great professor and writer. Even if he is dressed very simply, he still gives people a different feeling."

"A person with knowledge and learning naturally exudes elegance."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Ruixue suppressed her indescribable emotions and complex feelings, and praised her with a somewhat forced smile.

Strangely enough, during her half-year stay in Japan, besides her studies and writing, which broadened her horizons and knowledge,

She was, after all, a girl, and quite beautiful. The environment here was open-minded, and people dressed in more trendy and fashionable clothes. Through her deliberate study, she had already gained considerable experience.

When Zhao Ruixue first saw Cheng Kaiyan that day, although his clothes were somewhat rustic and impoverished, she felt that he still stood out from the crowd of outstanding students from the prestigious Zaozhuang University.

Perhaps it's a case of beauty being in the eye of the beholder?

Upon careful consideration, she realized that a large part of the reason was that he was Cheng Kaiyan.

Some small talk.

Uesugi Ayana had already chosen the dishes she wanted, but she very reservedly handed the menu to Cheng Kaiyan with a fawning smile on her face: "Cheng Kaiyan is treating today. He's the boss, so he can order."

"...Okay, what are those checkmarks on it?"

Cheng Kaiyan took the menu, glanced at it and noticed that several dishes were checked off. She smiled to herself and asked.

"These are unnecessary, order the rest!"

Uesugi Ayana puffed out her round face, looking sullen, as if she was going to eat Cheng Kaiyan out of house and home.

"Wow... who can afford to eat like that?"

Cheng Kaiyan glanced down at the menu and was immediately shocked; any dish on it cost ten or twenty thousand yen.

The three dishes that Ayana Uesugi ticked are:
Gold leaf caviar with Russian flatbread, 21,000 yen.

Snow crab cream in a ceramic pot, 16,000 yen. Grapefruit soufflé, 9,000 yen...

No wonder it's said to cost 30,000 yuan per person, even if each person only orders three or four dishes.

It's not that I'm stingy or unwilling to let Ayana Uesugi order; it's just that I calculated that I might not have enough money on hand...

I hope the money from Matsutake and Chia-nee arrives in my account.

Cheng Kaiyan looked at the menu without changing his expression, but inwardly he was groaning.

"Hehe... It's okay, we'll calculate it and try not to overspend. If it's really too much, we'll just order less."

However, Zhao Ruixue, being perceptive, vaguely guessed something and spoke up at the right time to ease Cheng Kaiyan's embarrassment.

She wouldn't suggest splitting the bill or paying herself at this point.

It wouldn't matter if the two of them did it alone.

But with Cai Nai by her side, doing that would undoubtedly make Cheng Kaiyan lose face.

"Okay, I didn't bring enough money today. I'll come back next time and let you order the whole menu."

Upon hearing this, Cheng Kaiyan spoke honestly and frankly.

"Hehehe... Okay, okay!"

Uesugi Ayana giggled when she heard this.

She discovered that Cheng Kaiyan did have some merits, at least he was quite thick-skinned.

However, ordering everything would cost at least five or six hundred thousand...

Where does he get the confidence to say that? He seems quite confident.
Uesugi Ayana couldn't detect any guilt or boasting on his face.

"Let's order... I'm done fooling around."

Zhao Ruixue stopped the two of them and started ordering food.

In the end, the three of them ordered a total of nine dishes, including foie gras with cheese sauce, escargot crepe with thyme, Wagyu beef short ribs with red wine, and more...

The meal lasted for more than an hour. Since the dishes were all small and delicate, the three of us only felt about 70% full after finishing all the food.

After finishing their meal, the three of them sat chatting and enjoying the view from the high-rise building outside the window.

"Ruixue, isn't there a banquet the night after tomorrow? Do you have an evening gown? How about we go for a stroll later?"

Ayana Uesugi suggested.

"No, not really, but it doesn't need to be as extravagant as an evening gown. A proper suit would be fine, wouldn't it?"

Zhao Ruixue shook her head slightly. She didn't understand these things, but Cai Nai's words reminded her that such an important writers' salon, with those famous writers visiting, should not be taken lightly.

"Both formal attire and evening gowns are fine, but I think you really need to buy a high-end evening gown, right, Cheng Kaiyan?"

Uesugi Ayana nodded. She was quite curious to see Ruixue in an evening gown; she would definitely look stunning. So she quickly winked at Cheng Kaiyan, trying to signal her.

"It's getting late. Don't you have classes this afternoon? You're free tomorrow morning, so let's come back and shop together then."

Cheng Kaiyan was tempted, but after a moment's thought, she made the suggestion.

If he were to go shopping now, he wouldn't have a single penny left...

Come to think of it, he has never given her a single gift since she was a child. How could he just watch Ruixue buy clothes?

However, this is a good opportunity; I should go back and make some preparations.

"That's true, let's come again tomorrow."

Zhao Ruixue couldn't decide whether to buy a dress or a proper suit, so she decided to go back to class in the afternoon and think it over.

"Okay, let's go pay the bill first."

The three of them got up to pay the bill, and Cheng Kaiyan paid the price.

The lunch cost 99,800 yuan, which is a little over 700 yuan.

The group strolled around the streets of Ginza to digest their food before boarding the train back. Cheng Kaiyan was still in the same position, with the two girls tucked into a corner.

Arrived at Shinjuku Station.

"Aren't you going to class with us this afternoon?"

When Zhao Ruixue heard that Cheng Kaiyan was going back that afternoon and would be parting ways with her, she couldn't help but feel a little lost and reluctant.

During this time, Cheng Kaiyan had been clinging to them, inseparable from them. Now that they were suddenly separated, they were a little unaccustomed to it.

"I have some things to take care of back home, how about I come over and keep you company during dinner later?"

Cheng Kaiyan sensed Qingmei's emotions and, after thinking about it, changed her plans.

"Okay, see you at the classroom door after class."

A hint of surprise flashed in Zhao Ruixue's eyes as she suggested, "Oh, I forgot to tell you, I recently rented a room off-campus. How about we have dinner at home tonight? I'll cook for you, okay?"

"Okay!"

Cheng Kaiyan readily agreed. But then again, between Ruixue and Sister Xiaoli, whose cooking skills are better?
At the same time, Zhao Ruixue was also pondering this question.

"Let's go! Class is about to start!"

Uesugi Ayana pouted and said irritably.

I've been bombarded with dog food (a Chinese slang term for witnessing public displays of affection) these past few days; I'm so fed up with these two.

And isn't the rented house off-campus their secret base?
How could I tell that bastard Cheng Kaiyan?

He might even try to find a way to let me stay overnight...

For a moment, Ayana Uesugi looked at Cheng Kaiyan with a hint of wariness in her eyes.

The three agreed on a time to meet in the afternoon at the train station, and then parted ways.

Zhao Ruixue and Uesugi Ayana boarded the tram again, and Cheng Kaiyan walked along the street towards the Cultural Affairs Bureau residence after getting off the train.

Upon returning to the mansion, the crew members were chatting excitedly in the corridor on the ninth floor, having just finished lunch.

"Oh, Kaiyan's back?"

Liang Xiaosheng, with his sharp eyes, waved and shouted.

"Have you eaten?"

Cheng Kaiyan asked with a smile.

"You've eaten? You seem to be in a good mood today?"

Liang Xiaosheng looked closely and guessed, "Has there been any progress on Comrade Zhao Ruixue's side?"

"No, I gave up on that matter a long time ago. It's just that I'm not as cold as before recently, and our relationship has eased up a bit."

Cheng Kaiyan shook his head. The matter of the female lead had already hurt Ruixue so much, how could he possibly force her to continue? Let's just let this matter drop.

"I see. It seems that Comrade Liu Xiaoqing is really going to get her wish this time."

Liang Xiaosheng said with a hint of regret, "By the way, several actors came to Songzhu for auditions these past few days, and many roles have already been decided. Other preparations are almost complete."

I estimate everyone will be setting off around the 17th or 18th. Also, a couple of days ago, Director Chen Huaikai led half of the crew and representatives from Songzhu Film Company to scout locations, handle logistics, and set up the scenes.

"So fast?"

Cheng Kaiyan exclaimed in surprise, "Today is the 12th, which means there are only five or six days left before he leaves Tokyo for Hokkaido."

"It seems some plans need to be brought forward..."

He frowned and began to think. (End of Chapter)