"Weren't you so eager to marry me yesterday? What? You've changed your mind?" Young Master Yan's expression was just as arrogant as his tone!
"No! Of course not!" Zhu Qianying shook her head firmly without the slightest hesitation.
"Since you haven't changed your mind, isn't meeting the parents a given?" Young Master Yan looked at her with a rare smile. "Or do you think it's unnecessary to meet the parents at all?"
Having her thoughts read, Zhu Qianying quickly waved her hand in denial, "Of course not, how could I possibly not meet the parents for such an important event as marriage?"
Yan Shao clearly didn't believe it. He suddenly leaned forward, bracing his hands on the back of the sofa and leaning forward. Whether it was an illusion or because his body was too long, Zhu Qianying almost thought that his straight nose was about to poke her face.
Yan Shao's sharp gaze swept across her face, and she could vaguely feel a chill run down her spine.
"Because you think I'm different from others! So, I definitely won't play by the rules. Meeting the parents is such a mundane thing, not something someone as unconventional as me would do. That's what you think, right?"
Zhu Qianying knew this man was capable, but she didn't expect him to be this sharp. She had indeed thought about what he had just said, but she hadn't said anything. How could he so easily read her thoughts?
Little did she know that this man had not only watched all of her audition footage yesterday, but had also repeatedly replayed and pondered certain interesting scenes. As a result, he had seen clearly many of her subtle actions that revealed her inner thoughts, actions that were unknown to others and even to herself. Of course, the thoughts revealed by her slight raising of an eyebrow and pursing of her lips not only amused him but also made him very interested.
At the time, the all-powerful assistant, standing to the side, felt a chill run down his spine when he saw his master's unusual behavior.
"Sir, Miss Zhu is indeed quite beautiful, but surely not so much that you would neglect your sleep and meals?" the assistant boldly asked.
Young Master Yan was in a rare good mood and didn't hold it against him.
"You don't understand. Soon, this woman will be sleeping next to me. I won't even know how I died until I find out what happened."
As mentioned earlier, Yan Shao is extremely influential in both the legitimate and underworld circles. Besides having a powerful family background to pave the way for him, he is certainly not an incompetent fool. The fact that he was able to take over power at the age of eighteen and hold that position for ten years shows that he is exceptionally intelligent, resourceful, and capable.
Those who know him well know that he is a meticulous and overly cautious man. After all, someone in his position could easily lose his life if he were to let his guard down even for a moment.
Moreover, this person will be his bedmate this time. How can he feel at ease if he doesn't understand him thoroughly?
To be honest, the assistant was completely taken aback by Yan Shao's words and found them extremely perplexing.
Because anyone who knows Yan Shao even a little bit, including Old Madam Yan and his special assistant, believed from the beginning that Yan Shao's wife selection contest was nothing but a farce.
What is the purpose of a farce? It's to create a huge uproar, cause chaos and confusion, and ultimately fizzle out without any real resolution.
But now, the farce has unexpectedly come to an end, and Young Master Yan seems to be quite satisfied with the result, and even somewhat expectant.
Yan Shao couldn't care less about other people's messy opinions of him. At this moment, he was very interested in the woman in front of him. Seeing that she was silent, he moved his face closer to hers.
"Really not? Hmm?"
"No! Absolutely not!"
Zhu Qianying shook her head rapidly, her face displaying an expression of utmost sincerity that left no room for doubt; she was practically ready to raise her hand and swear an oath.
"That's good!"
Although Yan Shao did not believe what she said, he was satisfied with her pragmatism.
In a game, it's only fun if the opponent understands the rules. He doesn't like those who are just timid and submissive, and those who are too stubborn and inflexible are equally uninteresting.
But she is just right!
Despite his stubborn and stubborn nature, he understands the principle of "a wise man doesn't suffer immediate losses," and his ability to be flexible and adaptable, as well as to seek advantages and avoid disadvantages, is first-rate.
Even though that's not what they really think, they are forced by circumstances to say one thing and mean another for the greater good.
Zhu Qianying's qualities might not be seen as strengths by others.
But for Yan Shao, it was exactly what he wanted.
With a strange smile in his eyes, Young Master Yan straightened up. "Qin Xiu!"
The all-powerful assistant appeared like a ghost, "Sir, what are your orders?"
"Give her a briefing on the lady's preferences!"
After saying that, Yan Shao turned and walked towards the stairs, as if Zhu Qianying had nothing to do with him.
"Understood!" Qin Xiu replied respectfully, then bowed politely to Zhu Qianying and gestured for her to enter. "Miss Zhu, please!"
Zhu Qianying tucked her backpack into her arms and followed him back to the center of the living room.
On the coffee table in front of the sofa, the maid had already quickly placed two steaming cups of hot tea on it.
Sure enough, a truly wealthy family with a solid foundation is different. Their servants and employees are much more clever than those good-for-nothings in the Zhu family who only know how to flatter!
Zhu Qianying's thoughtful gaze lingered on the hot tea for a second or two, but her equally quick-witted and all-around assistant misunderstood her meaning.
"Miss Zhu doesn't like tea? What do you prefer then? Coffee or juice? I'll have someone get you something else!"
At this point, Zhu Qianying began to understand where Yan Shao's attitude of completely disregarding others came from.
It's all because they've been spoiled!
With such a perceptive and considerate butler and assistant, how could he not be spoiled like a prince?
"No need for that, tea will do!"
Zhu Qianying sat down nonchalantly and took the first sip of tea.
Although she hadn't exchanged many words with Young Master Yan just now, she felt parched and mentally exhausted.
As expected, her opponent was too strong, and the physical and mental exertion she had expended far exceeded her expectations.
“Miss Zhu, the plane carrying Madam and Master will arrive at the airport around 2 p.m. Young Master Yan has important business to attend to this afternoon and will not be able to pick them up. You can rest for a while and go to the airport with Uncle Hai to pick up Madam and Master later.”
Zhu Qianying could understand the beginning, but she couldn't quite understand the last sentence.
"Wait, Mr. Qin, do you mean I have to go pick up Madam Yan and Mr. Yan myself?"
“That’s right!” Qin Xiu nodded.
"Why?" Zhu Qianying asked.
"Huh?" Qin Xiu clearly didn't understand her as well as Yan Shao did, so he didn't expect her to ask a question in return.
Generally speaking, in Qin Xiu's mind, whatever Young Master Yan ordered, whoever it was, should just carry it out without asking why.
And no one dared to ask why!
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