Chapter 76 Making Noodles for Her
Shen Shuangmiao knew that even the old lady would have reservations about her and would weigh the pros and cons.
Only what you truly control will not be easily taken away; only by being strong enough can you completely break free from passivity and take control of your life.
She walked to the window, looked at the deep night outside, and her eyes gradually became firm.
It seems that only by truly expanding and strengthening the studio, and making her name Shen Shuangmiao not just dependent on the halo of the Su family's daughter, but become a resounding brand, can she truly succeed.
Only when she possesses both a formidable identity and considerable personal strength can she truly escape all of this.
The next morning, Shen Shuangmiao went directly to the Zhao Group.
She walked straight into Zhao Mobai's office.
Zhao Mobai didn't seem surprised by her arrival, leaning back lazily in his chair. "Have you figured it out?"
Shen Shuangmiao placed a new cooperation proposal on his table with a solemn expression.
"What I want is not just investment and space, but comprehensive and in-depth cooperation with the Zhao Group's design sector, resource sharing, and win-win results."
Zhao Mobai raised an eyebrow, picked up the plan and flipped through it, a hint of appreciation flashing in his eyes.
"Quite an appetite."
Shen Shuangmiao's heart tightened.
Just when she thought Zhao Mobai was about to refuse immediately, he changed the subject.
"However, I like it."
Zhao Mobai readily signed his name, stood up, and extended his hand to her, "It's a pleasure doing business with you, Ms. Shen."
The two did not try to keep their meeting low-key.
Soon, several photos of them walking side by side out of the Zhao Group, chatting happily, began to circulate in the industry.
New rumors have begun to circulate within the industry.
It's said that the Su family's newly recognized daughter is likely to use this opportunity to form a marriage alliance with the Zhao family, creating a powerful union.
In a private group chat among wealthy second-generation individuals, someone jokingly remarked that Shen Shuang was incredibly clever, having broken up with Zhu Jin and then hooking up with Zhao Mobai.
For some reason, the next day, that outspoken young master appeared before everyone with a bruised and swollen face, stammering and only saying that he had accidentally fallen.
Zhao Mobai arrived at Shen Shuangmiao's new studio in the afternoon.
He leaned against his desk, seemingly mentioning the matter unintentionally.
"I heard that the Wang family's son was ambushed and beaten up in an alley last night."
Shen Shuangmiao was looking at the blueprints and didn't even look up. "Oh, I'm not interested in any of these things, and I don't know any of those rich kids."
Zhao Mobai chuckled, "I know you don't know, but guess who did it?"
Shen Shuang paused, her pen still not looking up. "Not interested."
Zhao Mobai looked at her calm appearance meaningfully, "It was Zhu Jin. The Wang family member just said bad things about you in the group chat, and he was beaten up the next day. It seems that some people can't stand others saying anything bad about you."
Shen Shuangmiao finally raised her eyes, her gaze completely devoid of emotion, as if she had heard a name that had nothing to do with her.
"What he wants to do is his business, it has nothing to do with me." She closed the blueprints. "Let's go, it's time to eat, and we can talk about the details of the next project while we're at it."
Zhao Mobai was amazed to see that she showed no emotional fluctuations whatsoever.
The restaurant offers a private setting.
The dishes were served one by one, and finally the waiter brought out two bowls of steaming hot beef noodles.
The noodle soup was clear, the scallions were bright green, and a few goji berries were carefully added as a garnish.
Shen Shuangmiao's gaze fell on the bowl, and her hand holding the chopsticks paused slightly.
The bowl of noodles looked so familiar, so familiar that it instantly transported her back to many years ago.
At that time, she and Zhu Jin had just started their business and were living in a cramped rented room.
Zhu Jin stayed up all night working, and she drew diagrams next to him.
Late at night, she would always cook a bowl of noodles like this, with simple ingredients, but Zhu Jin said it was the most delicious thing he had ever eaten.
Although those days were impoverished, they were filled with warmth.
Memories flooded back, but Shen Shuangmiao's reaction was only a slight ripple before quickly subsiding into calm, without any further disturbance.
She put down her chopsticks, having lost her appetite.
"I'm going to the restroom."
Shen Shuangmiao got up and left her seat.
As she walked down the corridor, she inexplicably glanced in the direction of the kitchen.
Through the half-open door, she saw a figure that should never have been there.
May it all be extinguished.
He was wearing a shirt that seemed out of place in this sophisticated kitchen, with the sleeves rolled up to his elbows, and he was intently watching the bubbling noodle soup in the pot, his profile slightly blurred by the steam.
For some reason, Zhu Jin seemed to possess a strange mix of clumsiness and earnestness.
A man who looked like a chef stood respectfully beside him, whispering something.
Shen Shuangmiao stopped in her tracks.
Zhu Jin seemed to sense something, raised his head, and met her cold gaze.
A flicker of panic crossed his face, like a child caught doing something wrong.
He put down what he was holding and strode out.
"Miaomiao..."
His voice was somewhat hesitant, "I just... wanted you to try it and see if it still tastes the same."
He looked at her, a hint of expectation in his eyes, "When I miss you, I try to make the things you used to make for me. I've practiced this for a long time."
Shen Shuangmiao looked at him.
This once aloof and arrogant man is now wearing an apron, his hands probably still covered in flour, just to make her a bowl of noodles from her memories.
A hint of surprise did cross her mind.
But that's all.
Shen Shuangmiao didn't speak, but calmly withdrew her gaze as if she had only seen an insignificant stranger. She turned and left without lingering for a moment.
Zhu Jin stood frozen in place, watching her retreating figure, the light in his eyes gradually dimming.
The head chef and the others looked at each other, wondering what was going on.
Before they could even ask, Zhu Jin had already untied his apron.
"I'm leaving now."
The head chef bowed and scraped as he saw him off.
That evening, there was a highly anticipated charity auction.
As the newly appointed daughter of the Su family, Shen Shuangmiao was naturally among those invited.
She had dinner with Zhao Mobai and discussed matters concerning the studio before attending the event together.
Zhao Mobai was dressed in a dark blue suit, looking handsome and dignified.
Shen Shuangmiao wore a light-colored long dress, looking elegant and dazzling.
The two appeared side by side, immediately attracting everyone's attention. People kept coming up to greet them, subtly probing their relationship.
"Miss Su and Mr. Zhao are a perfect match, are you two getting married soon?"
Shen Shuangmiao simply held her wine glass, smiling slightly, neither admitting nor denying, her attitude ambiguous.
At this moment, an elder who had been a family friend came over and asked directly.
"Mo Bai, who is the female companion you brought?"
Zhao Mobai naturally put his arm around Shen Shuangmiao's shoulder and replied with a smile, "We are getting to know each other. Thank you for your concern, Uncle."
His actions were not frivolous; they were very gentlemanly.
Shen Shuangmiao's body stiffened for a moment, but she quickly relaxed.
Instead of pushing Zhao Mobai away, she smiled in agreement.
She thought of Zhou Wu's warning and her grandmother's earnest reminder.
Don't get involved anymore.
Do not have any further dealings with Zhu Jin.
If rumors of a new romance can completely extinguish your hopes and put Grandma at ease.
So, letting everyone misunderstand like this doesn't seem so bad; at least it gives her the peace and quiet she wants.
She needed this shield, and she also needed to leverage Zhao Mobai's influence to gain a foothold more quickly.
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