At that seemingly ordinary business event, lights flickered, people moved around, and the sounds of conversation, laughter, and the clinking of glasses blended together to create a uniquely cacophonous atmosphere. Jiang Zhi, dressed in a well-tailored business suit—simple yet elegant—was standing in a corner, quietly chatting with a few colleagues about business matters. She wore a polite smile, listening intently, nodding in agreement or adding a few comments of her own.
Jiang Yao arrived at the event meticulously dressed. She wore a gorgeous evening gown of a dazzling burgundy, the hem swaying gently as she walked, like flowing flames. Her hair was meticulously tied up, with strands falling on either side of her face, adding just the right touch of charm. Her eyes roamed the venue, revealing an eager anticipation, until they locked onto Jiang Zhi.
Jiang Yao took a deep breath, as if to cheer herself up, and then walked gracefully in the direction of Jiang Zhi. A warm smile instantly broke out on her face, and it seemed so sincere, as if she really was an old friend Jiang Zhi hadn't seen in a long time.
"Jiang Zhi, what a coincidence!" Jiang Yao walked up to Jiang Zhi, her voice clear and pleasant, with a hint of surprise in her tone.
Jiang Zhi heard the voice and turned around. Seeing it was Jiang Yao, a hint of confusion flashed in her eyes. She quickly searched her mind for memories of Jiang Yao. Although she had seen her on a few occasions before, their interactions were not very frequent. However, out of politeness, Jiang Zhi still smiled and responded, "Jiang Yao, what a coincidence."
Jiang Yao seemed unaware of Jiang Zhi's doubts and continued to speak enthusiastically, "You look so charming today. Every time I see you, I feel that you have a unique charm." Her eyes were full of admiration, as if Jiang Zhi was the person she admired the most.
Jiang Zhi blushed slightly and said modestly, "Thank you, Jiang Yao. You look very beautiful today, too. This dress suits you very well."
Jiang Yao was very proud of Jiang Zhi's praise, but she pretended to be humble on the surface. "No, no, it took me a long time to choose this dress. I just feel like it doesn't have the same natural charm as you."
At this moment, everyone around was busy talking to each other, and no one seemed to notice the interaction between the two women. Jiang Yao looked around, then moved closer to Jiang Zhi and said softly, "Actually, I've been wanting to find a chance to talk to you. I think you have a lot to learn from."
Jiang Zhi asked curiously, "Oh? Why do you say that?"
Jiang Yao's eyes lit up, and as if she had finally been waiting for this question, she began to talk incessantly: "Look, you are so successful in your career, and you can also manage your life so well. Especially your relationship with Shen Qingchen, it is really enviable. I just feel that I am always not good enough in these aspects. Sometimes I neglect my life when I am busy with work, and there has been no progress in my relationship." As she spoke, she lowered her head slightly, and a lonely expression appeared on her face, but this loneliness was also deliberately pretended.
When Jiang Zhi heard Jiang Yao mention her relationship with Shen Qingchen, she felt a warm feeling in her heart. She comforted Jiang Yao, "Everyone has their own pace. You must have many shining points in your career. When it comes to love, sometimes it's just that fate hasn't arrived yet."
Jiang Yao sighed softly and said, "You're right, but I really admire you. Just like the last time I saw you and Shen Qingchen together at that social event, the tacit understanding and love between you two was obvious to everyone. I was wondering at the time how such a perfect match could exist."
Jiang Zhi's face was filled with a happy smile. She said: "We have also been through a lot to get to where we are now. When two people are together, they need to understand and support each other."
Jiang Yao nodded, a subtle flicker of jealousy flashing across her eyes, but she quickly concealed it. She continued, "I really hope to be as successful as you, both in my career and my relationships. Can you give me some advice? For example, on how to manage work and family relationships?"
Jiang Zhi thought for a moment and said, "I think the most important thing is communication. At work, you need to maintain good communication with your colleagues and partners to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings. The same goes for family. You need to be honest with your family and express your thoughts, not bottle them up."
Jiang Yao listened attentively, nodding occasionally like a humble student. She said, "You're right. I used to be bad at communicating, always bearing things on my own. I'll have to learn from you in the future."
At this moment, the host of the event took the stage and began to introduce the next segment. Everyone around began to move toward the stage. Jiang Yao looked at the stage and said to Jiang Zhi, "Let's go over and take a look. I think this segment should be interesting."
Jiang Zhi nodded, and the two of them walked towards the stage together. As they walked, Jiang Yao continued to chat with Jiang Zhi, ranging from interesting things about work to the latest fashion trends. Her goal was clear: to make Jiang Zhi feel that she was an interesting friend worth spending time with.
As the event progressed, Jiang Yao remained by Jiang Zhi's side. She offered her a drink whenever she needed it, listened with a smile while she chatted with others, and occasionally interjected a few humorous remarks to liven up the atmosphere. Jiang Zhi's impression of Jiang Yao gradually shifted, from initial suspicion and unfamiliarity to a warmer reception. She found Jiang Yao to be a warm and cheerful person, and a skilled listener and communicator.
At the end of the event, Jiang Yao took the initiative to say to Jiang Zhi, "It was really nice chatting with you today. I hope we can have the opportunity to chat like this again in the future."
Jiang Zhi smiled and said, "Okay, I'm very happy today too."
Jiang Yao seemed to suddenly remember something and said, "Oh, by the way, I recently discovered a really great coffee shop. The coffee there tastes very unique, and the environment is very elegant. Are you interested in going with us?"
Jiang Zhi hesitated for a moment. After all, she and Jiang Yao were not very familiar with each other, but she also felt that it would be impolite to refuse, so she said, "Okay, but I might have to look at my schedule."
Jiang Yao quickly said, "It's okay. Just go ahead and do your thing. We'll make an appointment when you have time."
Just like that, Jiang Yao successfully took the first step towards Jiang Zhi. She watched Jiang Zhi's back as he left, her lips curled up slightly, a hint of triumph in her eyes, but she quickly withdrew her smile, knowing that this was only the beginning of her plan and that there was still much more to do.
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