Chapter 6 Do you have time on Friday, even if you're so spoiled?
Xie Qingci didn't actually care whether Liang Jingzhuo liked women or not.
Before seeing his resume, she had some doubts about why the Liang family would choose to marry into the Xie family.
Upon seeing this, she understood that the Xie family, which started with venture capital, was an unshakeable giant in the industry, with top-notch resources and teams. The Liang family intended to develop in this direction, and a marriage alliance with the Xie family was the simplest and most effective way.
Marriages based on mutual benefit are simply about getting what each party needs, without involving too much involvement.
Not bad either.
After marriage, it's highly likely that "the husband is never home, and there's no worry about spending money."
A life of bliss.
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The day after meeting with Xie Qingci, Liang Jingzhuo returned to Hong Kong Island. With a backlog of work, he was busy for several days in a row.
Ms. Zhuang waited until the early hours of the morning for several days in a row, but she couldn't run into him. Finally, on a morning when she deliberately set her alarm an hour earlier, she sat down at a breakfast table with him.
Despite living in Hong Kong for many years after her marriage, Chong Shu-ying has never changed her eating habits, and her breakfast preferences remain the same as when she was unmarried.
Steaming hot Chinese breakfast looks so homey and inviting.
She took a sip of the freshly squeezed soy milk that her housekeeper had made for her that morning, while secretly glancing at the person sitting opposite her.
Liang Jingzhuo has excellent table manners and never speaks while eating.
He put the last piece of bread from his plate into his mouth and put down his knife and fork.
The metal cutlery clinked against the plate with a slight sound, and Ms. Zhuang, like a reindeer on the spur of the wind, immediately put down the cup in her hand.
"Has your grandmother recovered?"
Liang Jingzhuo's recent trip to Beijing was mainly to visit Grandma Zhuang.
He picked up a napkin to wipe his lips, then looked up at him. "You should know best whether she has recovered or not."
On the very day he returned, the chest pain he had been complaining about for days disappeared, and he even started digging in the garden to plant flowers.
Upon hearing this, Zhuang Shuying cleared her throat, her eyes flickering as she smoothed her hair. "What do I know..."
Liang Jingzhuo, unconcerned with the obvious answer, took a sip of milk and prepared to head to the company.
Zhuang Shuying stopped playing games with him and hurriedly called out, "When do you plan to go back to Jingzhao?"
The word "return" was used cleverly. Liang Jingzhuo stopped what he was doing and looked over. "I've lived in Hong Kong Island for over twenty years. How come I didn't know that Jingzhao was actually my home?"
Zhuang Shuying clicked her tongue and rolled her eyes at him. "Stop pretending you don't know. Xiao Ci is still studying. Even if we move to Hong Kong Island, we'll have to wait until she graduates. If you don't go to Beijing, what do you want? To be a long-distance couple?"
In Ms. Zhuang's life values, men should take the initiative in dating and marriage. It doesn't matter if they suffer losses, but they should not mistreat the girls.
This issue had been discussed countless times since the engagement was first made, and Liang Jingzhuo did not wish to respond to it again.
The main structure of the Leung family is located on Hong Kong Island, so it's impossible for him to completely detach himself and reside permanently in Beijing. He has to return to Hong Kong Island at least once a week.
He had no objection to this marriage model; a proper distance was fine.
He stood up, took the suit jacket from Uncle Zhong, and said, "Please enjoy your meal."
Just then, the family's pet nanny led Duo Zai downstairs.
The large, white Samoyed, panting heavily with its tongue lolling out, struggled against the blast-proof rope and ran desperately toward the door.
Ms. Zhuang glanced at the excited dog and said, "Even Duozai knows to go find a wife, but some people just don't."
Duozai has recently fallen in love with a golden retriever from the same neighborhood.
Every morning after feeding it, I would rush to get the leash and ask the aunt to take it for a walk.
As it passed Liang Jingzhuo, it wagged its tail twice perfunctorily before disappearing through the door.
After the jubilant “giant” walked out of the entrance hall, Liang Jingzhuo went to the doormat to change his shoes, as if he hadn’t heard Ms. Zhuang’s sarcastic remarks.
Seeing that no one was responding, Zhuang Shuying couldn't sit still any longer. She got up from the dining table and followed him. "Then you have to go back this Friday, right?"
Liang Jingzhuo had already changed his shoes and adjusted his cufflinks, looking puzzled. "What's wrong with Friday?"
If he remembers correctly, the marriage registration date is still next month.
Zhuang Shuying looked hopeless. "Qixi Festival! Valentine's Day, aren't you going on a date with Xiao Ci?"
Throughout Liang Jingzhuo's life, Zhuang Shuying has never had to worry about him at all. In terms of academics, he graduated from prestigious universities one after another, and his resume is as impressive as an elite model. After taking over the company, his methods and abilities are so good that it is hard to find fault with him.
This certainly earned her a lot of face in the wives' circle. Of course, many wives with daughters of marriageable age came to inquire whether she had any plans to date or get married.
When Ms. Zhuang was asked this question for the first time, she was taken aback and realized that her son had reached the age where he should be dating.
Back when Liang Jingzhuo was in high school, she and Liang Junshi were worried that he might fall in love too early.
After all, Liang Jingzhuo inherited the best traits from both her and Liang Junshi. It's not just maternal love; the kid really does have a face that's a bit of a menace.
Surprisingly, during his school years, Liang Jingzhuo never seemed to have any girlfriends around him. Even after returning from his MBA studies in the United States, he remained single.
Looking back now, her worries back then were just unnecessary troubles; that kid was just naturally a bit dim-witted.
As soon as the words fell, Liang Jingzhuo paused slightly, his hand on the doorknob stopping.
Valentine's Day?
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After finishing up with the charity exhibition, Duan Siyu and Ke Meng completely relaxed in their dormitory, saying they wanted to rest for a few days before going home.
Xie Qingci was going back to the Xie family manor. Xie Mulin and Zhou Mingzhen had returned from their business trip and asked her to come back for a meal after she finished her work.
She got up very early the day she went back and went to get a medical check-up.
The premarital checkup was quite comprehensive. During the consultation, the doctor glanced at her medical report, his eyes behind his glasses showing a serious and alert look. "Twenty years old? You're getting married voluntarily?"
Xie Qingci smiled gently and nodded, replying, "Yes."
The female doctor calmed down, picked up her pen to take notes, and said, "Have you ever had sexual intercourse? If not, you don't need to do a gynecological exam."
She pinched the hem of her skirt, shook her head, and answered truthfully, "No."
The doctor nodded and continued, "Do you have plans to conceive within the next year?"
This question made Xie Qingci pause for a few seconds.
She was wondering if she should confirm this matter with both Liang Jingzhuo and Liang Jingzhuo.
But then she thought that they probably wouldn't have this problem. She was still studying and couldn't possibly be thinking about children at this time.
Furthermore, after the marriage registration, it is highly likely that she will stay in Beijing while he returns to Hong Kong Island.
They might not even have the same worries as the previous problem.
She shook her head firmly. "No."
The doctor nodded in agreement and promptly arranged for her to have a chest X-ray.
While waiting in the waiting area for her number to be called, Xie Qingci received a call from Shen Chutang.
The phone kept buzzing, just like the mood of the person on the other end of the line. She smiled and pressed the answer button.
As soon as the call connected, a sweet voice came from the other end of the line, "Ah Ci! You're getting married?!"
The emphasized ending revealed the other party's skepticism and shock at the news.
Xie Qingci and Shen Chutang are close friends who grew up together in the same manor area. However, Shen Chutang is now studying in New York, and due to the completely reversed time difference, the two have much less contact than when they were in China.
Xie Qingci glanced at the time. It was the start of the nightlife in New York. Usually, Shen Chutang would be at various parties and cocktail parties at this time, but he still managed to find time to call her.
She laughed, "Why did you suddenly think of me amidst your busy schedule today, Miss?"
The sound of high heels clicking on the marble floor came from the other end of the phone, rhythmic yet filled with anxiety.
"I just came from a party. My mom called me and said you're getting married. Are you crazy, Ah-Tzu!"
Shen Chutang had just arrived at the party when she received a call from her mother, who told her about this huge bombshell that almost blew her away on the spot.
Why get married?
She thought Xie Qingci must have gone mad. She didn't even attend the party, turned around and left, lifting the hem of her extravagant evening gown as she took out her phone to call Xie Qingci.
"Did your dad force you? I'm telling you, don't pay any attention to him. My dad arranged a blind date for me, and I'm not going. All men are bad! Don't agree to it!"
Her Aci is so cute and kind, she's bound to get bullied.
Xie Qingci laughed, "I wasn't forced; it was my own choice."
The Xie family's current situation is not very optimistic. Although she doesn't understand these things, she knows that this is a win-win situation.
She is not a staunch advocate of remaining single; she will eventually have to get married, and maximizing her benefits is naturally the best choice.
"Moreover, his grandmother and my grandmother were very good friends."
When she said this, Xie Qingci's voice was very soft.
Shen Chutang remained silent for a few seconds on the other end of the phone. She knew that Xie Qingci was very close to her grandmother, but the grandmother had passed away a few years ago.
“Aci…” Her voice softened, but she quickly realized it wouldn’t work. “I just had Tara check for me, she’s eight years older than you!”
Old man!
A complete and utter old man!
That dry and lengthy resume makes him look like a boring man who only knows how to work!
Xie Qingci smiled and said, "I know, my mom told me before we met."
Even after all this, Xie Qingci still didn't mind, which made Shen Chutang even more heartbroken. She continued to persuade him, "Think about it, by the time you're thirty, he'll already be almost forty!"
It's terrifying to think about. He's a 40-year-old man, handsome, but she still feels he's not good enough for her Aci.
Xie Qingci smiled and said, "That's good too. Besides, he doesn't seem very willing to have an arranged marriage. Wouldn't it be nice to have a husband who's never home after marriage and to have money to spend without any worries?"
They haven't been in contact since their last meeting, which suggests a tacit understanding between them regarding a marriage of convenience.
She thinks it's great, and it would be even better if she could keep it up.
Shen Chutang pondered for a while on the other end, and then seemed to agree with this viewpoint, muttering, "But I don't like older men, not even one year older."
Unlike Xie Qingci, Shen Chutang is a bright and innocent young lady who dares to love and hate and can let go of what she has to give up.
The electronic queuing screen showed that she was next. Xie Qingci looked up and said, "Tangtang, I have something to do, so I'll stop talking now."
Shen Chutang sighed softly, "Alright, when is the wedding? Be sure to tell me."
Seeing her sister get married evoked a sense of sadness, like the end of her teenage years, and Shen Chutang was listless.
Xie Qingci smiled gently and reassured her, "Definitely."
Although she wasn't sure whether or not to have a wedding.
Given their situation, a secret marriage would be more suitable.
Perhaps when the time is right, going their separate ways will be the best outcome for them.
Shen Chutang grumbled and whined on the other end of the phone for a long time before reluctantly hanging up.
Just then, the queuing machine called out Xie Qingci's name. She stood up with her medical examination form in her hand, and her phone suddenly vibrated.
She glanced down.
A name that hadn't appeared in front of me for over a day popped up on the lock screen.
Liang Jingzhuo: [Are you free on Friday?]
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