Chapter 465: Forcing People to Do What Is Difficult

"This matter is not a big deal, but it is not a small matter either..."

"Let me put it this way. I want you to do me a small favor. If you think it's a piece of cake and are willing to help, I will do it. If you think it's difficult to do, I won't bother you."

Zhuang Qingning was hesitant and conflicted at this moment. He spoke hesitantly and his eyes were wandering.

Chu Jinnian was somewhat curious about the matter that could make the resourceful Zhuang Qingning so entangled and embarrassed. "What exactly is this favor that Miss Zhuang is talking about?"

"cough……"

Zhuang Qingning cleared his throat awkwardly, "It's a bit complicated to say. To put it simply, I just wanted to block the dazzling peach blossoms outside, so I thought about whether I could find someone to act as a shield."

I see.

A gleam of light flashed across Chu Jinnian's eyes, and the corners of his lips couldn't help but curl up.

As expected of him, what he said in front of the Queen Mother before should be exactly the same as Zhuang Qingning's.

This is a spiritual...

"So I would like to ask Lord Chu if you can lend me Jing Zhao, who is by your side, so that I can use him. I can tell others that Jing Zhao is my fiancée since childhood."

Zhuang Qingning said embarrassedly, "Jing Zhao is always with Lord Chu. He spends most of his time in the capital and rarely comes here. Even if others want to find out, they can't tell anything."

"And if they are far apart, it probably won't affect Jing Zhao's reputation in the capital, and won't interfere with his normal marriage proposal."

"I just don't know whether Jing Zhao is married or not. Will this matter have a big impact on him? I also don't know whether Jing Zhao will agree or not. So I would like to trouble Lord Chu to ask for me..."

Zhuang Qingning made up his mind and spoke out all his thoughts in one breath.

After talking for a while, Chu Jinnian frowned and thought without any reaction, so he sighed, "I think I am forcing you to do this. If Lord Chu feels that this makes Jing Zhao embarrassed..."

It’s difficult, really very difficult.

Chu Jinnian's brows were twisted into the shape of a "川" character. He looked at Zhuang Qingning and said with some difficulty, "Miss Zhuang, to be honest, Jing Zhao has already been engaged, and his fiancée is also working at home in the capital."

"If the servants in the house don't keep their mouths shut, it's easy for misunderstandings to occur..."

"I see." Zhuang Qingning nodded, a trace of disappointment passed through his heart, "I am indeed rude, Lord Chu, please just pretend that I never mentioned this matter."

Sure enough, she took this for granted.

Zhuang Qingning felt annoyed and lowered his head and stopped talking.

That's it... that's all? Chu Jinnian looked at Zhuang Qingning and saw that she didn't seem to want to speak again, so he couldn't help but say, "Actually, if Miss Zhuang really wants to find someone to help her out, it's not a difficult task."

"oh?"

Zhuang Qingning's eyes suddenly lit up, "Master Chu means that there are other servants or guards who are suitable and can help me?"

Chu Jinnian, "..."

When you go out in the future, should you consider not bringing any servants or guards? "Actually, Miss Zhuang..." Chu Jinnian touched his nose and said, "To be honest, my grandmother always urges me to get married, which makes me very annoyed. I was deeply inspired by what Miss Zhuang said just now."

"How about you and I just lie and say that we were destined to be married since we were young?"

"For Miss Yu Zhuang, having a fiancé will allow her to reject the kindness of outsiders with a clear conscience, and for me, it will also be easier for me to deal with my grandmother at home."

"Once one of us finds the right person, we will announce to the public that the engagement is cancelled and we will no longer have any relationship."

"Of course, this is just a cooperative relationship between Miss Zhuang and I. The so-called engaged couple relationship is just for outsiders to see. During this period, I will definitely not interfere in anything Miss Zhuang does."

"But this matter is related to the reputation of both of us. It doesn't matter to me. After all, he is a man. For Miss Zhuang, even if we want to cancel the engagement in the future, I am afraid it will be detrimental to their reputation. To show my appreciation, I can give Miss Zhuang a shop in the capital."

"Although this shop is not big, it still brings in some income every month. Since Miss Zhuang is a businesswoman, you can consider using this shop to do some small business in the future."

It took Zhuang Qingning a long time to come back to his senses.

Then he pinched himself inside his sleeve.

Hiss, it hurts, which means I’m not dreaming.

But why does it feel so unreal...

Not only did he solve the problem of pretending to be a fiancé so easily, but he also got a shop in the capital for free.

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Zhuang Qingning, who believed that pie would never fall from the sky and that even if it did, no dog could snatch it away, felt a little dazed when he saw such a tempting pie in front of him.

"Ms. Zhuang, do you feel that something is wrong?" Chu Jinnian asked when he saw that Zhuang Qingning did not respond for a long time.

"No problem." Zhuang Qingning answered firmly, "Since Lord Chu also has this intention, then it's just right. The two of us can be said to have achieved what we need."

"And Lord Chu gave me a shop in the capital right away. It's really too valuable. I didn't help Lord Chu at all, so I feel guilty about it. Lord Chu doesn't need to give me this shop."

"If there is a chance to expand my business to the capital in the future, if Lord Chu is willing to let me give this shop a try, then it is fine. The money earned can be split with Lord Chu."

After all, it was a shop thousands of miles away in the capital, and it was out of sight and touch at the moment. Besides, this matter was indeed a matter of mutual benefit, and it was not easy for her to take it for free. Zhuang Qingning thought that it was better not to take advantage of the false reputation for the time being.

"Then let's do as Miss Zhuang said."

Chu Jinnian nodded, took off the jade disk from his waist, and handed it to Zhuang Qingning, "This is a relic of our late mother. Grandmother knows it. Miss Zhuang, keep it well and just say it was left by your father and mother as a token of engagement. Then you can have a convincing argument when the time comes."

Zhuang Qingning took the jade disk and examined it carefully.

It's warm to the touch, and is made of white jade, of premium quality. You can tell it's worth a fortune.

"Don't worry, Lord Chu. I will take good care of this item." Zhuang Qingning took a handkerchief and wrapped the jade disk, preparing to put it in the dressing box and lock it carefully.

Seeing this, Chu Jinnian smiled, "In the future, I'm afraid I'll have to trouble Miss Zhuang to help me deal with something. I'd like to thank Miss Zhuang first."

"If there is anything you need me for in the future, Miss Zhuang, just let me know."

"Well... if you need the identity of my fiancée in the future, you don't have to be polite, Miss Zhuang. If I can help Miss Zhuang out, it will be a small reward for my trouble."

(End of this chapter)