She is confident
After all the trouble, it was already past nine o'clock.
Zuo Xiao was so hungry that his stomach was growling, and he said he wanted to treat Chen Liqing to a barbecue, and Luffy went with them.
Zuo Xiao looked at Chen Liqing's face, which was covered in bruises and a broken cheek, and couldn't help but scold him, "I already said we're going to negotiate today, not to fight! Why are you so impatient?"
"Isn't it because you have such poor taste in boyfriends?" Chen Liqing retorted, "What kind of people are they... I even suspect my grandson was raised on pig feed!"
Luffy cleared his throat and reminded, "Order."
During the meal, Zuo Xiao asked, "Now that the problem has been solved, can I keep my job?"
"It's okay." Luffy smiled, "You can take a rest in peace."
Zuo Xiao thought for a moment and said, "Can I apply for remote work and still get paid normally? Anyway, I can do my job at home as long as I have hands, so there's no need to take sick leave."
"Okay. I'll bring your computer back tomorrow." Luffy said, suddenly turning his head, "Hey, is that okay, Jing-chan?"
Zuo Xiao followed his gaze and waved, calling out, "Here!"
Zhuang Jinghao trotted over and stopped beside Chen Liqing, staring at his face. Chen Liqing was displeased and was about to scold her, but she fluttered her eyelashes and tears fell, and she was stunned.
"Don't cry, don't cry!" Zuo Xiao hurriedly comforted him, "He was just hit twice, he won't die. Didn't you buy some medicine? Hurry and get it out to apply it on him!"
Zhuang Jinghao wiped her eyes with the back of her hand, sniffed, took out a paper bag from her bag and put it on the table, then took out an ice pack.
"Don't stand, sit down." Luffy considerately moved a chair and placed it next to Chen Liqing.
Chen Liqing was so embarrassed that his body stiffened: "I can do it myself, no help!"
Zuo Xiao gave Luffy a look, and he understood. He grabbed an ice pack and stuffed it into Chen Liqing's hand. "Apply it quickly, or the bruise won't heal for a week, and it will be so troublesome to see clients later."
Chen Liqing grabbed an ice pack and put it on his face. Zhuang Jinghao took the ointment and cotton swabs and looked at him hesitantly. Luffy pressed his shoulders and urged softly, "Hurry up."
She bit her lip, dipped a cotton swab in the ointment, carefully moved closer, and gently touched Chen Liqing's cheek. Chen Liqing wanted to hide, but was held down, and her face became redder and redder.
"Don't move, it will be fine soon." Her moist almond-shaped eyes looked at him intently, and her small lips opened and closed gently. "Does it hurt?"
Zuo Xiao suppressed her laughter and exchanged glances with Luffy. He then let go and returned to her side.
It was late at night, and several people walked out of the hotel. Zuo Xiaoming asked knowingly: "Xiao Jing, hello, did you drive?"
Zhuang Jinghao shook her head. Zuo Xiao had specifically told her on WeChat not to drive, so she had naturally obeyed.
"Then Chen Liqing, you can see her off." Seeing the resistance on his face, Zuo Xiao couldn't help but hit him, "Be sensible!"
Naturally, Chen Liqing couldn't resist and drove Zhuang Jinghao away. Zuo Xiao, leaning on his crutches, watched the car's rear end drive away and laughed out loud with joy.
"So you like being a matchmaker?" Luffy hugged her from behind and held her in his arms. Zuo Xiao smiled and said, "Don't you think they are a good match? Just now, Xiao Jing was crying like an angel. I think Chen Liqing is a little moved."
"I don't know if he was moved or not, but I was." Luffy laughed, "You beat Zhou Zhihui into submission at the police station. My heart was pounding when I saw it!"
Zuo Xiao felt hot and nudged him with his elbow: "I think you're itching for a beating too."
"Yeah, yeah, I was wondering why I felt so weak, it turns out I need some repairs... Then hurry up!"
Zuo Xiao was caught off guard and was picked up by the waist, and the crutch in his hand almost fell to the ground.
The car stopped at the gate of the community. Zhuang Jinghao unbuckled his seat belt and turned around and said, "Thank you for taking me home."
Chen Liqing's Adam's apple moved, and he cleared his throat and said, "No, it's me who should thank you. Sorry for the trouble."
Zhuang Jinghao bit her lip and said shyly, "It's not a trouble at all... By the way, I'll put the medicine here for you, remember to apply it!" Then she took out a paper bag from her bag, moved her butt, and put the bag on the seat.
"I'm leaving. Goodbye."
"Well, bye."
She looked back every three steps, only to see Chen Liqing's car parked there, as if watching her go. Her heart pounding, she bravely turned around and waved to him.
He waved back at her. She was both excited and embarrassed, so she turned around and ran away, never daring to look back.
She walked briskly through the neighborhood. The moon was exceptionally bright tonight, illuminating the path beneath her feet. Her heart was filled with joy, and her pace grew lighter and lighter, eventually breaking into a jog.
I was sweating when I got home. The lights were on and Peter Pan was lying on the mat to rest. It was obvious that he had been taken for a walk by his brother.
She was about to call him when she saw him walking towards her from the guest room, holding changed sheets and pillowcases in his hands.
Seeing her, the brother paused and asked, "Where have you been?"
"I went out for a midnight snack with Zuo Xiao." Although it was the truth, she felt a little guilty and quickly changed the subject, "Brother, are you cleaning the room?"
He was slightly startled, "Yeah."
"It's so late, let's do it tomorrow." She said casually and walked towards the stairs, "I'm going to take a shower!"
"Wait a minute." Her brother stopped her, "Zuo Xiao's ex-boyfriend is causing trouble. Did you know?"
Zhuang Jinghao had already heard the general situation at the dinner table and said, "It's been resolved!"
"Solved?" the brother asked doubtfully, "How was it solved?"
"It's a long story. Anyway, that Zhou guy had something on Zuo Xiao, so he was completely subdued. He'll never dare to cause trouble again! You can ask Brother Luffy for the details. I'm going upstairs first!"
"Okay, go ahead. Go to bed early."
Friday arrived in a flash. Zhuang Jinghao woke up early, dressed up, and put on a business-style shirt and trousers. She told her brother she had a press conference, and indeed she had, albeit on behalf of another company.
When she arrived at the Silver Economy Expo, Chen Liqing and several other employees were wearing company T-shirts, standing in a small booth less than 20 square meters, greeting industry visitors. Of all the people there, he was the most handsome, tall, sunny, and handsome. Standing there, he looked more like a model than a businessman.
Zhuang Jinghao called him aside, pointed to the corner of her eye, and said timidly: "You have a bruise here, you can see it if you look carefully. Can I cover it for you? You will be on camera later..."
Chen Liqing did not refuse, and she took out the concealer she had prepared long ago.
She stared at the other person blankly, and her cheeks gradually flushed.
"Can you bend down? I can't reach it..."
Chen Liqing said nothing and bent down obediently. Suddenly, his face was only half an arm's length away from her.
Their eyes met, and Zhuang Jinghao forgot to blink. Chen Liqing quickly lowered his eyes and stared at the floor.
Amid the sound of her rapid heartbeat, she squeezed the concealer with trembling hands and gently applied it to the corners of his eyes.
The interview went smoothly. The female reporter she contacted not only interviewed Chen Liqing but also had the cameraman take photos and videos. Seeing her beloved calmly and eloquently speaking in front of the camera, she felt incredibly proud. Then, a wave of sadness washed over her: He was so dazzling, and she...
After the interview, the reporter added Chen Liqing on WeChat and said that if he encountered any issues related to the silver economy in the future, he would consult him. Chen Liqing readily agreed.
The mission was accomplished, and Zhuang Jinghao felt that staying here would only delay the other person's busy work, so he said he wanted to leave. Chen Liqing did not try to persuade him to stay, but said, "Thank you. I would like to treat you to a meal. When would be more convenient for you?"
Zhuang Jinghao was instantly overwhelmed by the surprise and said without thinking, "I'm free anytime!" After saying that, he realized that he was too active and his face turned red with embarrassment.
Chen Liqing stared at her intently, and suddenly the corners of his mouth twitched and he laughed.
Zhuang Jinghao ate lunch alone, eagerly reporting the day's progress to Zuo Xiao, but omitted the part about being "anytime, anywhere." Zuo Xiao gave him a compliment and a warning: "Hold on tight! Don't play it safe!" A moment later, he added: "Next time, take advantage of the opportunity to ask him to teach you how to play badminton."
In the afternoon, she went to badminton class, went home to take a shower, and went out in the evening.
She sat on the sofa at the front desk of the music training room and waited for a while. Liang Sirui and a woman in her forties came out side by side. The woman called her "Teacher Liang" and said "See you on Sunday" when she said goodbye at the door.
Liang Sirui showed her around. Not only did they teach piano, they also taught guitar, drums, vocal music, and more. They also sold musical instruments. Zhuang Jinghao asked Liang Sirui what she thought was a good fit, and she said, "Vocal music. I could even show off my singing skills at KTV."
Zhuang Jinghao said on the spot that she wanted to sign up for the class, but Liang Sirui stopped her: "This is too far from your home. You definitely can't come twice." He added, "Don't think about getting a commission for me. It's not much. There's no need."
Zhuang Jinghao felt a little embarrassed after her trick was exposed, and quickly changed the subject: "Do you want to go eat?"
The two went to a Thai restaurant, and Zhuang Jinghao treated them all and ordered a full table.
"how are things?"
It had been over a month since they last saw each other. Zhuang Jinghao replied, "I'm fine. How about you? Are you busy?"
"I was a bit busy during the summer vacation some time ago, but I've been fine these past two days." Liang Sirui looked at her with interest, "How is your brother doing recently?"
Zhuang Jinghao's heart skipped a beat. Her intuition told her that Liang Sirui knew exactly why she was being so attentive. She smiled a little awkwardly: "My brother was also very busy some time ago. He was..."
Liang Sirui interrupted her with a smile: "Busy with work? Or busy with your personal love life?"
Zhuang Jinghao was stunned. Looking at the other person's smiling eyes, her heart was beating fast.
After a moment, I decided to communicate openly.
"I'm sorry, Si Rui..." She mustered up the courage and said apologetically, "My brother hasn't contacted you for a long time, hasn't he? He...seems to have a girl he likes..."
"Oh?" Liang Sirui was not surprised at all, but looked amused. "How did you figure that out?"
"I heard from my brother's secretary..." Although it was difficult to say it, she still said it hesitantly, "He... met a girl by chance while on a business trip. I heard that... they got along quite well. Well, so..."
"Meeting by chance on a business trip?" Liang Sirui narrowed his eyes slightly. "When did it happen?"
Zhuang Jinghao broke out in a cold sweat and after hesitating for a moment, he said, "Last month."
"No." Liang Sirui looked as if he could see through fire. "There must be something wrong with your intelligence. Or..." She narrowed her eyes again. "Could it be that your brother falls in love with every girl he meets?"
"No, no!" Zhuang Jing was dumbfounded. She didn't want her brother to leave Liang Sirui with the impression of a sea king. She was eager to explain for him, but she didn't know what to say. She was so anxious that she was speechless and her face turned red.
"Don't be nervous." Liang Sirui said with a smile, "It's just gossip. I won't post big-character posters on him."
Seeing her smile was so calm and composed, not like she was hiding any negative emotions, Zhuang Jinghao couldn't help but ask, "Do you mind?"
"What do you mind?"
"It's my brother..." Zhuang Jinghao quietly clutched her skirt and said embarrassedly, "He was originally going on a date with you, but he suddenly ran away halfway... Aren't you angry with him?"
"Haha!" Liang Sirui laughed for a while as if he had heard a joke before saying, "First of all, he and I are not dating, unless hanging out with a large group of people is considered a date."
"Secondly, even if he really abandoned me and ran away, it wouldn't be a big deal. Humph, he's not the only man in the world."
She leaned back and crossed her arms: "Do I look like I'm in need of men?"
Zhuang Jinghao shook his head quickly and frantically.
Liang Sirui suddenly rolled his eyes and said, "But I'm also very unhappy."
Zhuang Jinghao was stunned by this sudden change of expression. It took her a while to come back to her senses. She said apologetically, "It's my brother's fault. I apologize on his behalf. I'm sorry, Si Rui..."
Liang Sirui sighed helplessly, leaned forward, put his hands on the table, and said, "You have so much to learn! From today on, don't talk about everything on the table, okay?"
Seeing her bewildered face, she shook her head and added, "Originally, your brother didn't contact me, and we adults all know what that means. We can just keep it to ourselves. But you insist on saying it out loud. Are you afraid that I'll be too proud?"
Zhuang Jinghao was stunned. After realizing what was happening, her face flushed with shame and she kept apologizing.
"Alright, alright." Liang Sirui was a little impatient. "Let's turn the page quickly, my young lady!"
Zhuang Jing shut up tactfully, picked up the spoon and drank the Tom Yum Goong soup.
After a while, I heard someone say, "Can we start gossiping now?"
She looked up and met a pair of smiling eyes.
"Actually, from the first time I met your brother, I knew he had someone he liked."
Zhuang Jinghao's eyes widened, as if Liang Sirui was not speaking Chinese.
Liang Sirui shook his head: "Only someone as thick-skinned as you can remain in the dark."
"What do you mean?" Zhuang Jing pondered for a moment and resolutely retorted, "The first time you met my brother was in May, wasn't it? He didn't have anyone he liked at that time, otherwise he wouldn't have said he wanted to give it a try with you..."
Liang Sirui sneered: "That's why I said you're thick-skinned. It's been so long, and you didn't notice anything?"
Zhuang Jinghao was immediately shaken by her words. After all, she was a tough nut to crack, especially when it came to relationships, which she knew nothing about. She decided to put her doubts aside for now and listen to what the other person had to say.
"How do you know?"
"It's his eyes." Liang Sirui said proudly, "When your brother saw me for the first time, his eyes lit up, then turned to disappointment in a second, and then put on a polite smile. It was obvious that he mistook me for someone else at first."
Wow, this is too detailed! Zhuang Jinghao was stunned again.
"Maybe you saw it wrong?" she said cautiously.
"I never make mistakes when judging men." Liang Sirui was confident.
Zhuang Jinghao was stunned by her supreme confidence and couldn't help but follow her line of thought and began to reason: "If my brother really had someone he liked at that time, it definitely wouldn't be Yan Qing... uh... then who could it be?"
"Who is Yan Qing?"
"The one I met by chance on a business trip."
Liang Sirui chuckled: "You can't think of anyone else?"
Others? Zhuang Jinghao's brain raced, and after a moment, he shook his head.
"Oh my God!" Liang Sirui rolled his eyes and said frantically, "Excuse me, is there anyone else with long, straight black hair, fair skin, and a good figure like me? Who else?!"
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