Chapter 70 Indulging Your Arrogance Great job, swe...
The curtains, which had been closed for a long time, slowly opened, revealing the city's neon-lit night scene.
Liang Jingzhuo kissed the person lying on the bed with her eyes closed, pretending to be asleep, brushed aside the hair covering her ears, and asked, "Are you hungry? What do you want to eat?"
Xie Qingci felt it was a bit heartless to ask such a question at a time like this; it was well past dinner time, even a person made of iron should be hungry.
She turned her face away and continued lying down, saying, "I don't know, but I'm very hungry."
She even felt that she could eat the entire Manchu Han Imperial Feast by herself if it were placed in front of her now.
Liang Jingzhuo smiled and said, "Then I'll order now."
After saying that, he got up and called the food and beverage department to order food. The operator responded politely and said that the food would be delivered to his room in half an hour.
Half an hour later, Xie Qingci thought that she would probably starve to death by then.
Liang Jingzhuo remembered that before he returned from his business trip, he had brought her a small souvenir: matcha almond cookies from a fairly well-known handmade cookie shop.
Although she always seemed to really like the expensive jewelry I brought her before, which gave me a lot of emotional value, judging from the frequency of her subsequent use, it's not something she really needs at this stage.
This trip included an employee from the president's office. Before the trip ended, he took half a day off, saying he was going to queue up to buy souvenirs for his girlfriend—cookies that his girlfriend had repeatedly emphasized he should remember to buy for her before he left.
He didn't understand these things, but since the girl liked them, he thought he should bring some for Xie Qingci too.
"I brought you some homemade cookies. They're in the car. I'll go get them for you. Have some to tide you over?"
The person who was lying on the bed and didn't really want to talk to him finally turned his head back, blinked his round black eyes, and nodded, saying, "Okay."
He smiled, kissed her forehead, got up and walked out of the room.
Liang Jingzhuo went downstairs in her bathrobe to the concierge to retrieve the car keys she had previously left at the parking lot.
He received a phone call midway through, but he hung up on it.
After picking up the car keys and getting the souvenirs from the car, I ran into several hotel managers on my way back.
The hotel had a stake in the Liang family, and they recognized him. They greeted him respectfully and politely, asking for his room number. They immediately gave instructions to provide him with special treatment.
He declined, citing a private schedule, and said he would contact the protocol department if needed.
The other party respectfully agreed, glancing at his casual bathrobe attire, confirming that it was indeed a private trip.
She watched him get off the elevator before leaving.
After Liang Jingzhuo left, Xie Qingci looked at her neck in the mirror. He had kissed her collarbone rather hard in the car, and she hadn't had time to look closely at it then.
Just then, as I pulled back the collar of my bathrobe, I saw a bright, juicy little cherry.
He was usually quite restrained and rarely left marks on her body. Even when he did, they were very faint and would fade quickly. This was the first time he had left such obvious marks.
However, the location is not very prominent; it can be covered by the neckline of regular clothing.
As he walked out of the bedroom, the chaotic scene had been tidied up. When his gaze swept over the sofa in the corner of the living room, Xie Qingci's calm expression softened slightly.
She felt that Liang Jingzhuo must have learned some crooked tricks these past few days, and even developed two new positions.
When she placed one foot on the sofa armrest, hot sweat gathered at her toes, and she slipped and lost her footing several times. After that, he simply picked her up and, facing her, supported her legs and hips, making her squeeze her waist tightly.
He had never tried it before and wasn't skilled at it, so he could only lift her slightly, but even that was hard to endure.
Xie Qingci raised one hand and helplessly covered her burning face. She was starting to suspect that he had gone astray and was learning from irregular and illegal "art films".
Liang Jingzhuo returned quickly, carrying a cookie box wrapped in a beautifully printed furoshiki. After untying the knot, the box inside was also very pretty.
Xie Qingci felt that this little souvenir was not from the same person as the gifts he had given her before. She took out a piece from the carefully divided box of cakes with oil paper, put it in her own mouth first, and then picked up another piece and put it to his lips.
Did Lu Li buy it for you?
Liang Jingzhuo ate the cookie she offered, dissatisfied with her guess. "Couldn't I have bought it myself?"
Hsieh Ching-Tzu expressed her honest opinion: "This is different from your previous style of giving gifts."
Liang Jingzhuo understood what she meant, smiled, and asked, "So, do you like it?"
Xie Qingci always felt that he was setting a trap for her, so she gave a very official and serious answer: "I like the ones I liked before."
The expression on his face, which suggested he had given a thoughtful reply, seemed to say, "I didn't say anything bad about what happened before."
Liang Jingzhuo smiled and glanced at her, having no intention of "questioning" her at all. He kissed her forehead and said, "If you like it, that's good."
Besides cookies, Liang Jingzhuo also brought some other small items: lacquerware, handkerchiefs, chocolates, wind chimes, very pretty envelopes, letter paper, notebooks... some small cosmetics, and a few bottles of plum wine.
They all copied the homework from the employees who made souvenir guides.
He had prepared several portions of each item. He had originally planned to ask Xie Qingci if she wanted one for each of her roommates, but seeing that she had easily finished half of the cookies in the box, he figured she really liked them, so he said, "Keep the cookies for yourself, and give the rest to them."
It's like when parents rarely see their child show interest in something, and they're reluctant to give up the spare part they originally planned to give away.
Hsieh Ching-Tzu was amused, "I'm not that petty."
He also smiled and said, "Then when I take a vacation, we'll go on a trip and buy some more."
Xie Qingci looked puzzled for a moment, "You're going on vacation?"
He nodded. "After this week, I plan to take a month-long vacation to spend time with you until the end of winter break."
I brought her to Hong Kong Island, and every day I still leave before she wakes up, and I don't get off work very early in the evening. I feel a little guilty about it.
In addition, he had previously dated and married friends in the same circle, and they often traveled around the world together. Although the upcoming honeymoon would be very long, it was still too long. He really wanted to take a relaxing trip with her.
Xie Qingci smiled and replied, "Okay."
When the catering department delivered the meal, Xie Qingci was no longer so hungry and was sitting on the carpet in the living room unwrapping small gifts.
A dazzling array of small items were arranged around her, wrapped in exquisite little boxes, like blind boxes. She was so engrossed in unpacking them that she didn't hear the doorbell ringing to deliver the food.
Liang Jingzhuo didn't rush her. He had the waiter set out the food and watched as she exclaimed "Wow!" repeatedly as he took the items out of the box.
He definitely seemed more excited and happy than when I gave him jewelry before.
He smiled at her surprised expression, but finally, when he realized he couldn't eat anymore and the food was getting cold, he went over and pulled her out of the mountain of small souvenirs, saying that she could open them after she finished eating, and that the souvenirs wouldn't fly away.
So Xie Qingci could only reluctantly get up and obediently go eat first.
During the meal, Lin Lexin sent a message saying that the fun was over, but she had to go back to pack her bags and go home.
Xie Qingci was somewhat surprised and asked her why she suddenly wanted to go back, since she still had two days before returning to Jingzhao.
Lin Lexin sent a cat emoji with its chin resting on its hand and sighing, looking helpless. [My mom wants me to go home, saying I'm too bright between you and my brother.]
Liang Yun didn't say anything at first, knowing that Liang Jingzhuo was usually busy and Xie Qingci would inevitably be bored at home alone during the day. When Lin Lexin first said she would move in, she didn't say anything either.
It wasn't until I spoke with Lin Lexin on the phone today that I learned that Lin Lexin had been sleeping with Xie Qingci these past few days. Moreover, the girl happily shared with me how she had been eating, drinking, and having fun with her sister-in-law these past few days, saying it was so enjoyable and she wanted to live there forever and never go home.
She sighed in exasperation and issued an ultimatum, "You're coming home tonight."
Lin Lexin was still puzzled, "Why? If I go home, Yao Yao will be so bored by herself."
Liang Yun didn't say much to her. She drove directly to Liang Jingzhuo's place, packed up her luggage, and told her that she could come over to play during the day, but she had to control the time. She had to leave after Liang Jingzhuo went home.
Although Lin Lexin still didn't quite understand, she did as instructed, even thinking that it must be Liang Jingzhuo's idea.
How stingy! He won't even lend his wife a few nights.
In fact, Xie Qingci initially thought that Lin Lexin was deliberately going against Liang Jingzhuo, until she later realized that this was not the case. This little girl was simply a "clumsy and cute girl" with a very cute and innocent mind.
She suddenly recalled the scene when she first met Liang Jingzhuo. After replying to the message and putting down her phone, she looked at the person sitting opposite her and asked, "Is there a genetic predisposition in your family?"
Xie Qingci didn't really want to drink the red wine that came with the meal, so Liang Jingzhuo went to get a bottle of plum wine that he had brought back. As he was opening the bottle, he looked up when he heard the sound and asked in confusion, "What genetic inheritance?"
Xie Qingci pondered, "She lacks talent in matters of love and romance."
At this point, she laughed and wrinkled the tip of her nose slightly, "But she doesn't seem like someone without talent."
Liang Jingzhuo didn't understand the connection between the two sentences, and looked confused. "What does it mean?"
“It’s just that—” Xie Qingci thought for a moment, “She has the qualities and temperament to manipulate the opposite sex, but in reality she doesn’t.”
Lin Lexin's appearance is a striking blend of sweetness and a touch of fierceness. Previously, Xie Qingci posted a group photo of them outing on her WeChat Moments, and Ke Meng commented: "What a cool young lady!"
She's very seductive and has a "bad girl" vibe.
Later, when they talked about their love lives, Lin Lexin said that she did have a crush on a senior for many years, but she never dared to confess because she was worried that he would think she wasn't good enough.
Xie Qingci even wanted to take out a mirror and show her her reflection, and then dig out all the honorary certificates that were not much less than Liang Jingzhuo's, so that she could really see herself clearly.
But at the same time, I also think it's really cute.
Upon hearing this, Liang Jingzhuo frowned slightly. "Is this what you initially thought of me?"
He didn't think it was a good compliment to say that someone could manipulate the opposite sex; a good relationship between the sexes should be based on mutual respect.
Although he had previously rejected many blind dates from young ladies from prominent Hong Kong families, he would usually send them gifts to apologize, along with a statement explaining that he currently had no plans to date or get married, and leaving room for the other party to refuse the blind date.
Although it wasn't the most polite approach, it was a well-considered response.
Xie Qingci was amused by his appearance. "That's what I thought at first, but not later."
Liang Jingzhuo opened the bottle of plum wine, picked up a glass and poured her a little. "What happened next?"
She rested her chin on her hand and looked at him: "I think you're kind of cute, and—you're a very good lover."
This praise wasn't based on his tenderness and attentiveness towards her, but rather on his character as a person.
Although he can be a bit of a straight man at times and his speech can be a little tactless, he is a good person at heart.
It's the same for employees and for family members.
Strictly speaking, he is a good person in himself.
Liang Jingzhuo smiled. "Is this a compliment?"
She nodded earnestly, "Of course."
Liang Jingzhuo put down the wine bottle. "When I saw you in Jingzhao, I didn't think about so many things. I only had one thought."
Xie Qingci tilted her head slightly. "Hmm? What are you thinking?"
He looked at her, a faint smile playing on his lips, "She is my wife."
In the fine mist, illuminated by the sunlight, she looked up from under the umbrella, and that was the only thought on her mind.
The girl who was going to become his wife.
Xie Qingci tilted her head slightly, glanced at him sideways, and smiled, saying, "You're quite something, Mr. Liang."
Liang Jingzhuo laughed, leaned over the table, stroked her face, and kissed her smiling eyes, repeating as if making a statement: "My wife."
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After finishing her meal, Xie Qingci remembered the two silk scarves she had bought while shopping that afternoon, and took them out to show Liang Jingzhuo whether he liked them.
As she expected, he hesitated for a moment when he saw the emerald green silk scarf, but he didn't say he didn't like it. Instead, he said he liked it as usual.
Xie Qingci didn't believe it and repeatedly asked for confirmation: "Really?"
He nodded and stated the facts: "I just haven't tried this color scheme before, but it wouldn't hurt to give it a try."
Just like every step of his meticulously planned life, she suddenly appeared as an unexpected twist, always having to deviate slightly to create a surprise.
Before going to bed, Liang Jingzhuo called room service to change the sheets and duvet cover. Although there were no visible marks, Xie Qingci still blushed a little.
As she lay in bed, she quietly told him that she had actually done her homework these past few days in preparation for the bet they made that day.
Liang Jingzhuo raised an eyebrow at her, a smile playing on her lips. "I sensed it."
She lifted her head from his chest. "Is it that obvious?"
He laughed, finding her innocent expression adorable. He kissed her lips and said mischievously, "You didn't have this many tricks up your sleeve before."
Xie Qingci pursed her lips, looking slightly embarrassed, and lay back down. "Okay."
After saying that, she suddenly realized that his words had a different meaning, so she turned over and grabbed his collar, "Are you saying that I was rigid and boring before?"
Liang Jingzhuo laughed helplessly, "When did I say that?"
He lowered his head and kissed her hand that was clutching her collar. "It's fine, I'm very satisfied."
Xie Qingci suddenly remembered the words of praise that often appeared in the courseware she used for homework, and her ears burned, but she still asked him, "Then why don't you praise me?"
Liang Jingzhuo asked in confusion, "How should I praise him?"
"Great, goog, nice!"
After she finished speaking, Liang Jingzhuo paused for a moment, then looked down at her, "You studied your lessons in a proper place?"
Xie Qingci stopped talking and lay down. "I'm not going to talk anymore. I'm sleepy. Let's go to sleep."
I had just closed my eyes when I heard a voice whisper in my ear, "Great job, sweetie."
A deep, slow voice, with a slight breathiness at the end.
Xie Qingci was startled and suddenly opened her eyes.
The people around me had bright smiles on their faces, and even their eyes and brows were filled with joy.
She said!
He must have gone to learn some crooked and unorthodox methods!
ah! ! !
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Author's Note: If all goes well, the main story will be finished tomorrow! I'll catch up on the previous chapters later~
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