In the days that followed, Jiang Yao frequently asked Jiang Zhi to go shopping and drink coffee together, as if they were really a pair of close friends.
Whenever they went shopping, Jiang Yao would dress meticulously, always wearing the latest fashions and delicate makeup, trying to project her charm in front of Jiang Zhi. Jiang Zhi, on the other hand, preferred a simple and comfortable style, often wearing elegant dresses or casual suits. As they walked along the bustling commercial streets, Jiang Yao acted like a passionate tour guide, guiding Jiang Zhi through the various fashionable shops.
"Jiang Zhi, look at the clothes in this store, they are all the most popular styles of the season." Jiang Yao took Jiang Zhi and walked into a luxuriously decorated clothing store. The dazzling array of clothes in the store was dazzling. Jiang Yao picked up a top with an exaggerated design and tried it on herself, "This dress is very suitable for my style, but I think it will look different on you." Jiang Zhi smiled and shook her head, "This style is a bit too ostentatious for me, I can't really handle it." Jiang Yao was relentless, "How do you know if you don't try it? Sometimes changing your style can be surprising." Under Jiang Yao's persuasion, Jiang Zhi still tried on the dress. When she walked out of the fitting room, Jiang Yao's eyes lit up, "Wow, Jiang Zhi, look how beautiful you look in it, it really suits you." Jiang Zhi looked at herself in the mirror. Although the dress did look good, she still felt a little uncomfortable, "I still don't feel used to it, but thank you very much for your recommendation."
Whenever she drank coffee, Jiang Yao would always choose those elegantly decorated and expensive coffee shops. She and Jiang Zhi would sit by the window, enjoying the aroma of coffee while chatting. Jiang Yao would deliberately lead the topic to the relationship between Jiang Zhi and Shen Qingchen.
"Jiang Zhi, you and Shen Qingchen are so happy. I'm a little envious." Jiang Yao stirred the coffee with a spoon, with a hint of barely perceptible jealousy in her eyes.
Jiang Zhi's face was filled with a happy smile. "Yes, I also feel very lucky to be with him. He is really good to me and always takes care of my feelings."
"Has he ever done anything particularly romantic?" Jiang Yao asked curiously.
Jiang Zhi recalled those beautiful moments, "There are so many. For example, one time he came home early from get off work and decorated the house into a romantic starry sky scene, with twinkling star lights hanging from the ceiling and rose petals covering the floor. He also gave me a diamond necklace and said I was the brightest star in his life."
Jiang Yao felt a pang of pain in her heart, but she pretended to be happy. "Wow, how romantic. But Shen Qingchen is so outstanding, there must be a lot of girls around him who like him, right?"
Jiang Zhi's smile froze for a moment, but soon returned to normal. "I don't know much about his past, but he only loves me now, and I believe him."
Jiang Yao smiled inwardly, knowing that her words had already planted a small seed in Jiang Zhi's heart. She continued, "I heard that Chen Qingchen had some female friends in the past, and they had a pretty good relationship. But I think that's all in the past. You definitely don't care, right?"
Although Jiang Zhi said that she didn't care, she couldn't help but feel a ripple in her heart. She told herself not to be affected by these words, and that Shen Qingchen's love for her was sincere.
Jiang Zhi treated Jiang Yao like a new friend she could confide in. She would share the little things in her life with her. For example, when she encountered minor troubles at work, she would say, "Jiang Yao, you know what? I recently encountered a very difficult project at work. The client's requirements are very high, and the time limit is very tight. I don't know how I'm going to finish it."
Jiang Yao would pretend to be concerned and give her some advice, "You could first list the client's requirements in detail, and then prioritize them by importance and urgency. Then, divide the team into several small groups, each responsible for different areas. This might improve efficiency."
Jiang Zhi thought Jiang Yao's suggestion was pretty good. "Thank you, Jiang Yao. You're really smart. Why didn't I think of that?"
When Jiang Zhi shared her relationship with Shen Qingchen, Jiang Yao always looked envious and blessed on the surface, but in her heart she was looking for opportunities to destroy their relationship.
Once, Jiang Zhi said, "Jiang Yao, do you know? Chen Qingchen is very attentive. Once when I was sick, he personally cooked porridge for me and took care of me by my bed. He would also prepare nutritious lunch for me and send it to the company when I was busy at work."
Jiang Yao smiled and said, "He really is a good man. But sometimes men are very attentive at first, but that can change over time. You can't be too dependent on him. You still have to maintain your independence."
Jiang Zhi felt a little uncomfortable after hearing Jiang Yao's words, "Chen Qingchen is not that kind of person, he is sincere to me."
Jiang Yao quickly explained, "That's not what I meant. I just hope you can think more about yourself. After all, love is something that no one can predict."
Jiang Yao would also inadvertently pry into Jiang Zhi's past. She knew Jiang Zhi was a little sensitive about her past, so she would ask questions carefully.
"Jiang Zhi, have you ever had a heart-breaking love?" Jiang Yao asked casually.
Jiang Zhi's expression changed slightly, "No, Shen Qingchen is my first love."
Jiang Yao's heart moved, she felt that this was a point that could be exploited. She thought that if she mentioned Jiang Zhi's past in front of Shen Qingchen, maybe Shen Qingchen would have some doubts about Jiang Zhi.
During this seemingly friendly relationship, Jiang Yao has been secretly planning how to destroy the relationship between Jiang Zhi and Shen Qingchen, but Jiang Zhi is unaware of it and still treats this so-called new friend sincerely.
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