Jiang Yue couldn't quite put her finger on what was wrong with Zhou Ji, but like an animal with an instinctive sense of danger before it strikes, she felt that Zhou Ji was more intimidating when he was silent than when he turned cold.
The calmer it is, the more shocking it becomes.
She took two steps back, making sure to get away from the danger zone before the calm volcano suddenly erupted: "I'm going upstairs to catch up on my sleep."
Without waiting for his reaction, she turned around gracefully, her loose hair swaying gently with her movements. The man's gaze slowly shifted to her, gazing thoughtfully at her delicate, snow-white profile.
Her small face has gained some weight these days.
Her chin still looks so small and delicate.
The little face, about the size of a palm, had red lips that were unconsciously pouting, as if it were saying something bad about him again.
His tone was gentle, as if the sudden flash of hostility in his eyes was just her imagination. He said, "I'll come upstairs to call you when it's time for dinner."
Even with her back to him, Jiang Yue could feel the oppressive pressure from his scrutinizing gaze.
Like two sharp arrows, they pierced her back.
Although Jiang Yue was not afraid of him, she did not like being stared at by such a troublesome gaze, as if a venomous snake lurking in the shadows was crawling along her neck. If she was not careful, he would suddenly go mad and pierce her skin with his fangs, making her his prey.
Jiang Yue suddenly lost her temper.
Why was he looking at her with eyes that seemed to want to devour her?
What gives him the right?!
Was he trying to scare her? Or was he threatening her?
As Jiang Yue reached the stairwell, she suddenly turned around and met the man's dark eyes. He didn't flinch and resumed his gentle and composed demeanor.
Even her voice sounded gentle and soft: "What's wrong?"
Jiang Yue took a deep breath. Her beautiful face was cold, and even her stern expression was attractive: "Don't think I don't know you're watching me."
Zhou Ji stared at her face, which was flushed with anger. Her long, black hair fell loosely to her waist, and her face was truly beautiful. Her skin was snow-white, and her cherry lips were red. Even when she was angry, it only made her look more vibrant.
The man's Adam's apple bobbed silently twice before he said, "Mrs. Zhou, you're so fierce."
Jiang Yue slowly frowned; she could be even fiercer.
She finally said what she had been wanting to say: "If you keep looking at me like that without permission, I'll gouge your eyes out and feed them to the dogs."
She's not someone to be trifled with!
He was too offensive.
He remained unrepentant despite repeated warnings.
Jiang Yue knew she was beautiful since she was a child. In the past, people would often stare at her and lose their minds when they saw her in the palace, but she was never this angry back then.
Ultimately, it was Zhou Ji's gaze that was so aggressive that it made her feel uneasy.
The possessive anger that Zhou Ji had felt earlier because of her words was easily dispelled by her few words. He looked at her intently, as if he was thinking seriously, and asked modestly, "When will Mrs. Zhou give you permission?"
Jiang Yue responds better to gentle persuasion than force.
When he softened his tone, she was willing to slowly retract the thorn she had just raised. The woman raised her chin and said haughtily, "Then wait for my notification."
Zhou Ji remained calm and composed, cooperating with her respectfully replying, "Yes, Mrs. Zhou."
Jiang Yue went upstairs, and the sunlight filled the bedroom, making it bright and spacious.
The walk-in closet is now filled with new seasonal items from various brands, and there are still some gift boxes that she hasn't had time to open. It seems that she doesn't even need to make a phone call now; every now and then, someone will deliver her clothes and bags to her home.
Jiang Yue wasn't interested in unpacking these things, which were just small gifts to her.
Her interest in new and unusual things always comes and goes quickly.
She opened her phone and saw several new friend requests on WeChat.
The guests on the variety show took the initiative to add her as a friend. She only saw it today. She first accepted Ning Yao's friend request, and then accepted the requests from those boys in turn.
She wondered if they wanted to be friends with her.
Well, she's so beautiful and kind, it's perfectly normal for them to want to be her friends. It also shows that these people have excellent taste.
Not only on WeChat, but the group also quickly followed Jiang Yue on Weibo.
The fans were somewhat surprised to see this. The group was known for its aloofness when they debuted, with distinct personalities and a lack of restraint. They rarely engaged in the superficial social niceties of following each other on social media, as is common in the entertainment industry.
Jiang Yue is truly the first of its kind!
This woman is definitely something else.
In just three days, she managed to bewitch people's hearts.
Fans waited and waited, but Jiang Yue never followed them back!
The fans, who were initially not complaining, became somewhat annoyed and couldn't help but start grumbling and grumbling.
"They're both nobody, so why is she putting on airs?"
"Quickly follow our brother back, ahhh!"
"Is there anyone in the industry who can remind Jiang Yue to check Weibo? I'm starting to lose control of myself."
"I don't like her like that; it feels like she's putting on an act."
"I'm speechless. How can she be so clueless about social etiquette? Does she even have any emotional intelligence?"
After waiting for ages without Jiang Yue following them back, the other fans finally realized that Jiang Yue wouldn't follow them back. Before they could unleash their fury, a wise man suddenly appeared and posed a profound question:
"What are you all angry about? Jiang Yue is someone whose husband hasn't even followed her back yet."
I hadn't noticed it at first, but when I clicked in, it was indeed true.
She hasn't even paid attention to Zhou Ji, and she's still acting all high and mighty, like "I'm not interested in anyone" and "Don't interfere with my beauty."
Seeing it this way, these little fans felt a bit better.
This further confirmed my belief that Jiang Yue was indeed something special.
Meanwhile, Jiang Yue, who was at the center of the discussion, was lying in bed playing on her phone. The app she had been spending the most time on lately was Xiaohongshu (Little Red Book).
I saw the blogger's recommendation.
I bought this and that, and bought a bunch of beautiful new clothes and dresses.
She had just placed her order when a string of unfamiliar numbers popped up on her phone screen; she didn't know whose number it was.
Jiang Yue picked it up without thinking.
Jiang Zhi's voice was low and a little hoarse. He pursed his lips and asked, "I'm going to receive an award the day after tomorrow. Can you come?"
Jiang Yue recognized his voice; she really held a grudge.
Hearing her unfortunate younger brother's voice, she couldn't help but recall those old grievances, clearly remembering how he interrogated her in a cold tone, like he was questioning a criminal.
She got angry again.
Even after all this time, I still get angry when I think about it.
"cannot."
"I've broken off all ties with you!"
Jiang Yue hung up the phone with a snap after she finished speaking.
She couldn't be bothered to go.
Three seconds after the call ended, the long-silent system suddenly appeared:
[Your brother's collaborative project with his advisor during his senior year of university broke through current medical research standards; this was the starting point for his life-changing success and meteoric rise.]
From that day on, he gradually rose to become a leading figure in the medical field.
[As graduation approaches, by a stroke of luck, the female lead ends up working at the male lead's company as a junior employee in a branch office. She's fortunate enough to be chosen at the company's annual party for the opportunity to have dinner with the CEO.]
[In the rooftop restaurant, amidst romantic candlelight and beautiful piano music, the male protagonist develops an increasingly strong interest in the gentle and quiet female protagonist, and offers to take her home.]
[The story of Cinderella beginning to shine begins on this day.]
The unattainable beauty was brought down from her pedestal by an ordinary girl.
Jiang Yue listened quietly, seemingly enjoying it immensely.
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