Jiang Yao, having experienced a series of failures, was filled with resentment. She sat in her exquisitely decorated room, a faint scent of perfume filling the air. Everything around her seemed luxurious yet cold. She gazed out the window at the bustling streets, her thoughts completely absorbed in how to destroy Jiang Zhi and Shen Qingchen's relationship.
She knew that her previous methods had been too direct and clumsy. Whether it was the small actions in the seaside town, spreading rumors, or sowing discord, none of them had succeeded in separating the two of them. Her eyes revealed an almost crazy persistence, and her fingers kept drumming on the table, as if beating out the rhythm of her jealous heart.
Jiang Yao began to analyze the reasons for her previous failures. She realized that she had always approached Jiang Zhi from the perspective of an enemy, overly eager to create conflict, which made it easy for Jiang Zhi and Shen Qingchen to detect her malicious intentions. So this time, she decided to change her strategy and adopt a more subtle and in-depth approach.
She decided to start by studying Jiang Zhi's life, understanding her likes, her dreams, and her fears. Only in this way could she find the weaknesses that would truly be fatal. Jiang Yao knew that to approach Jiang Zhi and gain her trust, she had to appear non-threatening and full of good intentions. She began to spend a lot of time studying Jiang Zhi's social circle, gathering information about her through various channels.
She discovered that Jiang Zhi was a passionate art lover, often attending exhibitions and art lectures. Furthermore, Jiang Zhi was passionate about public welfare and showed sympathy and care for the disadvantaged. This gave Jiang Yao a sense of opportunity, and she decided to start by addressing these areas.
Jiang Yao began to carefully plan each step. She first signed up for an art lecture that Jiang Zhi often attended. To make it look more natural, she did extensive research beforehand, learning about the lecture's topic and even memorizing the biographies and representative works of famous artists.
On the day of the lecture, Jiang Yao dressed deliberately for the occasion, appearing both understated and elegant. She wore an off-white dress, accessorized with a simple pearl necklace and earrings, her hair casually tied up, giving her the look of a woman simply devoted to art. She arrived early and chose a seat close to Jiang Zhi, yet not too conspicuous.
When Jiang Zhi walked in, Jiang Yao's heartbeat quickened. She took a deep breath and tried to remain calm. Jiang Zhi was wearing a light blue shirt and white trousers, looking fresh and refined. Jiang Yao looked at Jiang Zhi and smiled a seemingly friendly smile.
After the lecture began, Jiang Yao would occasionally steal glances at Jiang Zhi, observing her reaction. She noticed that Jiang Zhi was listening very attentively, her eyes filled with a passion and yearning for art. Jiang Yao also pretended to be focused, but her mind was more focused on how to strike up a conversation with Jiang Zhi.
During the lecture, there was an interactive session where the audience could ask questions or share their own interpretations of the artwork. Jiang Yao saw this as a perfect opportunity, so she mustered up the courage to raise her hand. After receiving the host's permission, Jiang Yao stood up and, in a gentle yet confident voice, began to share her unique perspective on a painting. Her insights, infused with much of her carefully prepared knowledge, sounded remarkably professional.
Jiang Zhi couldn't help but take a few more glances at this strange woman, a hint of curiosity growing in her heart. After the lecture, Jiang Yao deliberately packed up her things slowly, waiting for Jiang Zhi to come over. When Jiang Zhi passed by her, Jiang Yao pretended to look up casually, then revealed a look of surprise and said, "You are Jiang Zhi, right? I often hear your name at these art events, and today I finally met you in person. You are even more beautiful than I imagined."
Jiang Zhi was a bit surprised, but still politely responded, "Thank you. Your presentation was brilliant." Jiang Yao was secretly delighted, knowing her first step had been successful. So she said, "I don't know much about art either, but I was just lucky today and suddenly had some ideas. I know there's a great coffee shop nearby that often exhibits works by lesser-known artists. Would you be interested in checking it out?"
Jiang Zhi hesitated for a moment, but she thought the woman looked friendly and was genuinely interested in art, so she agreed. In the coffee shop, Jiang Yao continued to demonstrate her love for art and her unique taste. She and Jiang Zhi sipped their coffee while discussing the artwork on the wall. Jiang Yao also deliberately shared some touching stories she'd encountered while doing charity work, which further strengthened Jiang Zhi's liking for her.
Jiang Yao knew that to truly gain Jiang Zhi's trust, she couldn't rely solely on art and charity. She also needed to delve into Jiang Zhi's daily life. So, over the next few days, Jiang Yao began to pay attention to Jiang Zhi's work. She found that Jiang Zhi was very hardworking and often faced pressure.
Jiang Yao began leveraging her connections to provide Jiang Zhi with resources she might need for her work. She'd casually say, "I have a friend who has some resources in this field who I think might be helpful for your project. If you don't mind, please get in touch." Jiang Zhi was deeply grateful for Jiang Yao's help, and she felt that she was a very warm-hearted person.
As time went by, Jiang Yao and Jiang Zhi grew closer. They began to frequently eat, shop, and watch movies together. Jiang Yao always acted very sincere with Jiang Zhi, listening to her troubles and offering her seemingly thoughtful advice.
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