The divorce comeback system arrived right after I was born.
Chapter 227 Pei Ningxue Takes Off Her Disguise
Chen Zhi, wearing the fluffy Mickey Mouse headband, walked along the main street of Disneyland.
The area was bustling with tourists, and every now and then, young girls passing by would cover their mouths and giggle, and even take out their phones to secretly take pictures.
He raised his hand, trying to pull the thing off his head.
"You dare to try picking it?" Pei Ningxue turned her head, holding up a StellaLou cotton candy that was bigger than her face, and glared at him angrily.
"President Pei," Chen Zhi reached out and touched the two round, black ears on his head, his face full of resistance, "I'm a CEO worth billions, after all. Wearing this thing on my head is too damaging to the dignity of Deep Space Technology. You really can't take it off?"
Pei Ningxue ignored him completely and took a bite of her cotton candy.
Pink sugar strands clung to her lips; she stuck out her tongue and licked them, her eyes crinkling with a smile.
Today, she's just like an ordinary freshman girl who skipped class to have fun—pure, vibrant, and adorable.
Chen Zhi looked at her profile, which was glowing in the sunlight, and his heart suddenly softened.
In fact, Pei Ningxue usually bears a lot of pressure. Many of the heavyweight projects of Deep Space Technology rest on her shoulders. She rushed back to Beijing on the fifth day of the Lunar New Year to connect with investors, and stayed up until midnight every day reviewing reports entirely in English.
All things considered, she is only eighteen or nineteen years old.
Chen Zhi no longer resisted the childish headband, and took the initiative to walk over and take Pei Ningxue's free hand.
Pei Ningxue's hands were small and a little cold. The moment they were enveloped by Chen Zhi's warm palm, she flinched slightly, but quickly clenched her fist in return.
"Okay, you're the boss today." Chen Zhi pulled her forward. "Which attraction's foot traffic do you want to check out? That TRON Lightcycle Power Run up ahead looks like it has a long queue, wanna go?"
Pei Ningxue looked at their clasped hands and nodded firmly: "Go!"
The two followed the flow of people toward Tomorrowland.
There were many people in line, and the queue snaked around like a snake.
Pei Ningxue looked at the semi-transparent track rushing overhead and listened to the screams coming from above. Her originally excited expression began to subtly change.
But she clearly didn't want to appear weak in front of Chen Zhi.
Pei Ningxue held the cotton candy, munching on it as she began to analyze the situation.
"This catapult-style roller coaster has an acceleration between zero and one hundred kilometers per hour, and it takes about three seconds to complete. From a physics perspective, the G-force experienced by the human body is approximately—"
"President Pei," Chen Zhi interrupted her.
"Um?"
Are you nervous?
"Who's nervous?" Pei Ningxue tore off a piece of marshmallow and popped it into her mouth. "I'm doing academic analysis."
Chen Zhi suppressed a laugh and remained silent.
The line moved slowly forward, and the closer they got to the entrance, the clearer the screams from ahead became.
Pei Ningxue ate the marshmallow much faster.
"Actually, in terms of safety, Disney's facilities are absolutely top-notch in the world," Pei Ningxue continued earnestly. "It receives tens of millions of visitors every year, with an accident rate of almost zero, making it much safer than flying."
"Um."
"Moreover, this project is indoors, so while there will be a visual impact, the actual difference in height isn't that significant."
"Um."
"I checked, the top speed is only about 100 kilometers per hour, which is not even as fast as my family's Phantom on the highway."
"Um."
"So there's absolutely no need to be afraid."
"Hmm, your palms are sweaty."
Pei Ningxue pulled her hand away from Chen Zhi's palm and wiped it on her jeans.
"It's hot."
In March, the temperature in Shanghai is 15 degrees Celsius.
When she actually sat on that high-tech two-wheeled motorcycle, Pei Ningxue's body stiffened noticeably the moment the safety lever went down.
"Nervous?" Chen Zhi tilted his head to look at her, a mischievous smile on his lips.
"Who's nervous?" Pei Ningxue gripped the handle tightly. "I'm just... on high alert. It's the most basic respect you can show to an amusement park ride."
The countdown began on the loudspeaker.
"3, 2, 1!"
The blue light began to flash, and the motorcycle shot out like an arrow, heading straight into the dark tunnel.
A strong push-back sensation comes over you, and a feeling of weightlessness envelops your entire body.
"ah--!"
Two minutes later, the game ended.
The motorcycle slowly drove back to the platform.
The safety lever popped open, and Chen Zhi nimbly stepped off the motorcycle. Turning his head, he saw Pei Ningxue still lying on the motorcycle, her legs weak and unable to stand up.
"How's the physical model analysis going?" Chen Zhi walked over, looking at her with a mixture of mockery and concern. "Have you overcome the feeling of weightlessness from your vestibular nerve?"
Pei Ningxue's eyes were red, and her hair was a little messy from the wind. She glared at Chen Zhi and tried to stand up, but her legs gave way and she fell back down.
Chen Zhi sighed, bent down, put one hand under her knees and the other around her back, and lifted her up in his arms.
The tourists still queuing around gasped and laughed good-naturedly.
"Wow, that guy is so handsome!"
"Mom, they're so embarrassing!"
Pei Ningxue quickly buried her face in Chen Zhi's chest, her fair neck turning completely red.
"What are you doing! Put me down right now, this is so embarrassing!" she protested in a low voice, punching Chen Zhi's shoulder twice with her little fist.
"Didn't you say you couldn't walk anymore?" Chen Zhi carried her and strode out. "As your personal bodyguard, how can I let my boss suffer?"
After carrying her to a bench in the rest area and settling her in, Chen Zhi reached out and tidied her messy bangs.
"Sit here quietly and don't move. I'll go buy you something to drink to calm your nerves."
Pei Ningxue leaned back in her chair, watching Chen Zhi's retreating figure, her heart pounding.
Actually, she has a mild fear of heights and would never normally go on such thrilling rides, but she just wanted to ride one with Chen Zhi. She wanted to experience all the things that ordinary couples do.
Not long after, Chen Zhi walked back with a bottle of warm water and a strawberry ice cream in his hand.
He stopped in his tracks as soon as he approached the rest area.
Beside the bench, a young, wealthy second-generation heir dressed in designer clothes, wearing a Richard Miller watch on his wrist, and who considered himself handsome, stood in front of Pei Ningxue holding up his phone.
"Hey beautiful, all alone? Let's add each other on WeChat, maybe we can watch the parade together later? I've booked VIP seats, no need to squeeze in with the crowds here." The rich second-generation tossed his hair and flashed a smug smile.
Pei Ningxue sat there, not even lifting her eyelids, her tone icy: "Get out."
The rich kid got a cold shoulder, but looking at Pei Ningxue's beautiful and refined face, he still wouldn't give up: "Don't be so cold, it's just making friends. In Shanghai, the more friends you have, the more opportunities you have..."
Before she could finish speaking, a large hand suddenly shoved a pink strawberry ice cream into Pei Ningxue's hand.
Immediately afterwards, Chen Zhi sat down next to Pei Ningxue, stretched out his long arm, and directly put his arm around her slender waist, pulling her closer to him.
Chen Zhi raised his head and gave the rich second-generation a cold glance.
"Do you want to add my wife on WeChat?"
The rich kid was taken aback by Chen Zhi's aura. Although Chen Zhi was dressed in ordinary casual clothes and had a childish Mickey Mouse headband on his head, his imposing gaze was something that ordinary college students could not possess.
The rich kids who can make it in Shanghai aren't stupid; they know there are some people they can't mess with.
"Misunderstanding, buddy, misunderstanding, you've mistaken me for someone else." The rich kid chuckled dryly, awkwardly put away his phone, and turned to leave.
After the man walked away, Chen Zhicai withdrew his gaze and turned to Pei Ningxue: "President Pei's charm is undiminished. Even sitting here, she can attract attention. It seems I'm not doing a very good job as her bodyguard."
Pei Ningxue took a bite of the ice cream spoon, looked up at Chen Zhi's obviously jealous face, and smiled with her eyes crinkling.
"What's wrong? Is Mr. Chen jealous?"
"Why would I be jealous?" Chen Zhi stubbornly insisted. "I'm afraid that the company's core secrets will be lured away by our competitors using their good looks. After all, you are now the woman who holds the core secrets of deep space technology."
Pei Ningxue gave a soft snort.
She suddenly turned around, put her hands on Chen Zhi's shoulders, stood on tiptoe, and planted a kiss on Chen Zhi's lips.
The soft, warm touch was fleeting, leaving a lingering rich strawberry sweetness and a hint of coolness on the lips and teeth.
Chen Zhi was stunned.
Pei Ningxue stepped back a little, licked her lips, and said in a light and coquettish voice, "This is a reward for you, my personal bodyguard."
Sunlight filtered through the leaves, dappling the two of them, and the air was filled with the sweet aroma of popcorn and caramel.
Looking at the girl in front of him, who had shed all her defenses and pretenses and was now pure and happy, Chen Zhi felt a soft spot in his heart being struck hard.
He had always known that Pei Ningxue was the one who gave the most and bore the greatest pressure in this game of love.
He was about to reach out and pull the person closer, and say something to ruin the atmosphere.
Not far away, the cheerful music of the float parade suddenly started playing.
"Mickey! Mickey's float is here!"
The surrounding crowd instantly erupted in excitement, frantically pushing forward in an attempt to secure the best viewing spot.
In the surging crowd, amidst the pushing and shoving, it looked like he was about to bump into Pei Ningxue, who was sitting on the edge of the bench.
Chen Zhi reacted quickly, pulling Pei Ningxue into his arms and using his broad back to shield her from the crowd.
He wrapped his arms tightly around her, protecting her in a safe, confined space.
Pei Ningxue was held in his arms and did not break free.
The parade floats slowly emerged from under the castle arches, with Mickey and Minnie standing on the lead float, waving to both sides. Bubbles sprayed from machines on either side, refracting the sunlight into a kaleidoscope of colors.
Pei Ningxue pressed her face against Chen Zhi's chest, listening to his strong heartbeat. Then, she tilted her head away from the loud music and brought her mouth close to his ear.
Her voice was so soft that it was almost drowned out by the cheers.
"Chen Zhi, if only you could always protect me like this, and only me, how wonderful that would be."
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