Chapter 1080: Chapter 307: Promise (Part 3)
Even if Chen Ming actually takes time to play the game, the first time he tries, he doesnât understand anything, Cheng Xinghai would still do her best to explain to him.
This feeling absolutely cannot be fabricated.
The genuine excitement about the game, and the dedication of spending nearly all free time on it, cannot be faked.
The sense of closeness, the real feeling, is something Chen Ming has never experienced, and will never forget.
Of course, as her familiarity with Chen Ming grew, she didnât mind verbally nudging him when he made pig-nosed mistakes in the game.
But this didnât affect Chen Mingâs deep affection for this feeling.
Moreover, when Cheng Xinghai taught him, it wasnât like Bai Quanâs method of overwhelming him with information but was a well-thought-out lesson plan.
Although recently Cheng Xinghai noticed Chen Mingâs learning efficiency was slightly abnormal and began to lean towards Bai Quanâs style.
Yet, it made it difficult for Chen Ming to give up this feeling.
While he views many issues with indifference, whether they matter or not, is largely irrelevant.
But there are things, once accustomed to but then lost, indeed leave a hollow feeling inside.
Cheng Xinghai is someone he has somewhat come to understand, sheâs quite a good choice,
Chen Ming has already made a decision in his heart.
But thereâs one issue.
"What about Cheng Xinghaiâs thoughts?"
Bai Quan seemed to see some hope, saying, "She agreed a long time ago, around more than a month ago she even asked me about your attitude."
"I was too shy to ask you directly, so I found an excuse to have her teach you something to let her confirm herself."
"Did she ask?"
Chen Ming recalled the past: "Maybe there were hints, but before I couldnât be sure of my own thoughts."
"But now... I... can."
Bai Quan paused at Chen Mingâs gesture, then stood up immediately and patted Chen Mingâs shoulder warmly.
"Alright, alright."
His face was filled with uncontrollable smiles: "Then letâs pick a suitable day for you and Xinghai to tie the knot."
"Cough, cough..."
Chen Ming quickly coughed to interrupt Bai Quan, saying, "Wait, isnât this a bit too fast? Xinghai is only 19, right?"
"But youâre already 26."
"26 isnât considered late."
"Sheâs 19 and already above the legal marriage age by one year."
Bai Quan sat back next to Chen Ming, saying, "Your situation with Xinghai is very special; you donât have the option to slowly develop feelings before talking about marriage."
"Marriage is indeed a bit early, but we can start by arranging an engagement party, right?"
Bai Quan was speaking the truth.
Chen Ming is now a level 5 Psychic; he canât just casually find someone and take his time.
The situation with Cheng Xinghai is more challenging than his, as Chen Ming can determine his future, while Cheng Xinghai, as the adopted daughter of a Vice Admiral, though also a Psychic, clearly doesnât possess the abilities at Chen Mingâs level.
She doesnât have many choices.
Chen Mingâs previous hesitation actually contained a hint of reluctance to take advantage of others.
But during his interactions with Cheng Xinghai, Chen Ming confirmed that Cheng Xinghai doesnât hold any particular aversion towards him.
Moreover, Bai Quan has confirmed Cheng Xinghaiâs attitude, so Chen Ming has no suitable reason to resist.
He doesnât need a suitable reason; he can accept this outcome.
"Engagement party... this I can agree to."
"Good."
Bai Quan stood up again with excitement.
"Within a week might be difficult, so you might not catch the opening of the Star Gate; I need to inform you ahead of time."
"No problem, I can take the Cruiser and warp back, may just be a few days late."
"Did you come on a Cruiser?"
"No, but I can pilot a Cruiser."
"Alright."
Bai Quan was already unfazed by the effects Chen Mingâs Spiritual Energy could produce.
"Where do you plan to stay? You can stay at this dorm, or somewhere else."
"This will do." Chen Ming had just seen that there were two empty rooms in Bai Quanâs dorm: "I donât have high standards for living conditions."
Bai Quan had a three-bedroom, one living room, one kitchen, and two bathrooms dorm in the main military base, pretty decent conditions.
"Alright, should I contact Xinghai and tell her about this?"
"Wait."
Chen Ming quickly stopped him: "Let me go see her myself."
Bai Quan was momentarily stunned before realizing, he was getting too ahead of himself.
Letting Chen Ming meet Cheng Xinghai in person was indeed the most appropriate,
"Sheâs at school, should be in the library at this time. My wife told me she often complains that the task of teaching you makes her have to go to the library every day and lose gaming time."
"Does that make her uncomfortable?"
"If she really disliked it, wouldnât she just waste her gaming time in the library? She could have just taught you according to the lesson plan I provided, no need to go out of her way..."
"...I understand."
Chen Ming nodded towards Bai Quan, stood up, and left the dorm.
Just after Chen Ming left, Bai Quan immediately took out his terminal.
Finding the contact labeled as âwifeâ, he dialed: "Want to hear some good news?"
Meanwhile, Chen Ming, who had walked out, stood outside the dorm building as a metallic liquid coalesced in the palm of his hand, gradually forming the structure of a Shuttle Boat.
It was the same style as the one He Gu had flown previously.
Although Chen Ming was indifferent to many things, in terms of food, clothing, and other living expenses, he was more particular about food, probably because he had suffered from hunger before.