Chapter 95 Move in with me
Zhao Zonglan's deep eyes swept over the people present.
He didn't say a word, but his aura was enough to make several people feel uneasy.
Song Qiyu was the quickest to react among the three.
He hurriedly got up and came over to pour tea for Shen Jingni, saying, "Sister-in-law, what are you saying? We're all family, there's no such thing as bullying or not."
"Come, come, have some tea to soothe your throat."
Shen Jingni was not polite at all. She took the tea he offered, took a sip as if she was being pretentious, and then commented, "This Longjing tea is not quite right. The flavor is not mellow enough."
Song Qiyu: "I'll have them change it right away!"
Although Rong Heng is clueless when it comes to relationships, he can still learn this kind of thing.
Seeing Song Qiyu's obsequious and fawning manner, although the Crown Prince scoffed at it, he thought for a moment and still smiled and said to Shen Jingni, "Sister-in-law, I still have a lot of face masks and skincare products. I'll bring them to you tomorrow."
Shen Jingni nodded: "Okay."
See? These are all bullies who prey on the weak and fear the strong.
Xie Chengsui cursed the two men in his heart, calling them lackeys and spineless.
Each of them is a prominent figure on their own, so how come they are...
They're all like little kids.
Zhao Zonglan sat down next to Shen Jingni and asked in a low voice, "How do you play?"
Song Qiyu quickly answered, "2, 5, 10." The unit is ten thousand.
"So small?" Zhao Zonglan took the cigarette Chang An offered, casually raising his eyes. "Add two zeros."
Even Shen Jingni was startled by these words.
While it would be satisfying to have Zhao Zonglan avenge her, wouldn't it be a bit too much?
However, even princes can afford to play games; this is nothing to them.
But Rong Heng, that dimwit, suddenly said, "It seems Fifth Brother is really going to avenge his sister-in-law today."
Zhao Zonglan glanced at him indifferently, "Three."
That's a bit too big.
Rong Heng shivered.
Xie Chengsui kicked him, then changed the subject: "Hey Chan, have you heard any new entertainment gossip lately? Tell my sister-in-law about it and cheer her up."
Su Chan exclaimed "Ah!" and then, after realizing what was happening, she tried to get up.
"Miss Su, don't listen to him."
Shen Jingni stopped her from getting up, and then looked at Zhao Zonglan, "We don't need to play such a big game. We can still win them over."
Zhao Zonglan was pleased by the word "we".
In the end, it really wasn't that big of a hit.
With Zhao Zonglan showing Shen Jingni the cards, she wins nine out of ten times, while the other three naturally lose miserably.
When the party finally ended, Song Qiyu slumped onto the table, on the verge of tears, saying, "This is outrageous! You two bullied the three of us!"
To be precise, it was Zhao Zonglan who bullied the three of them.
He didn't win a single game after that, so his defenses were breached.
Shen Jingni sipped her tea in a good mood and deliberately said, "It's okay, it's okay, we'll let you have a turn next time."
And so he said those words back to him.
Song Qiyu: "..."
It's true that karma is cyclical.
After having dinner at Fenghua Palace, Zhao Zonglan escorted Shen Jingni home.
Dusk had already soaked into the horizon, and the streetlights and neon lights cast gentle silhouettes on the bustling, crowded streets.
Shen Jingni was still basking in the thrill of victory. She happily held Zhao Zonglan's fingers and sweetly praised him, "Brother, you're amazing!"
Zhao Zonglan: "Happy now?"
"happy."
He held her in his arms, and looking at her smiling face, his handsome and indifferent expression softened a little.
"Chang'an, bring the things here."
Chang An, who was sitting in the passenger seat, quickly took out the green velvet jewelry box from his bag and handed it to Zhao Zonglan.
The moment the box was opened, Shen Jingni's gaze was fixed on it.
"What a beautiful diamond!"
It is very large, pure and without any flaws, which is extremely rare.
Holding the box, a smile involuntarily spread across her face as she asked in a coquettish voice, "Is this for me?"
Zhao Zonglan nodded, his expression calm. "Do you like it?"
"I like it, I like it."
She absolutely adored it.
I want to sleep with this diamond tonight.
Shen Jingni stared at the diamond for a while, then asked him, "Can I put it in a crown? It would look beautiful."
As she spoke, she frowned again, rejecting her previous idea. "Hmm... but I think it would be best to make it into a pendant. A crown is a bit too flashy."
Girls often struggle with choosing what constitutes "beauty".
Just like when choosing beautiful clothes, you subconsciously think, is this outfit suitable for everyday wear?
"Why are you so hung up on this?" Zhao Zonglan found it somewhat amusing. He pinched her soft cheek and said in a deep voice, "I'll have someone find a few more. You can make them however you like."
Shen Jingni stopped worrying about it.
She hugged Zhao Zonglan's neck, nuzzled against his neck, and said sweetly, "Brother, you're so good."
Diamonds like these are hard to find.
"By the way, brother, I adopted a puppy a few days ago. Can I stay with you?"
“My mother is allergic to pet fur, so she can’t keep pets at home.”
The puppy's injuries have almost healed, and it will be discharged from the hospital this weekend.
Shen Jingni thought that Zhao Zonglan's place was spacious and had so many servants, making it a good place for Gouzi.
It would have been better if she hadn't mentioned the dog, because the moment she did, Zhao Zonglan remembered one of her posts on WeChat Moments.
His eyes turned cold, and his tone became displeased: "You really like that little beast...dog?"
Shen Jingni nodded honestly, "It's very cute, and I'm sure you'll like it too, brother."
Zhao Zonglan could not possibly like it.
The only person he liked was Shen Jingni.
Seeing that he didn't speak, Shen Jingni hugged him and pleaded, "Please, brother, just take it in."
"Let's raise it together."
Zhao Zonglan's eyes flickered slightly.
Raise them together? That's fine.
He pressed down on her waist, his hand against her soft cheek. "Then you'll move in with me, okay?"
It's actually quite normal for boyfriends and girlfriends to live together.
Shen Jingni wasn't that resistant.
But she had to tell her family. Ms. Xu would definitely approve, but getting past Mr. Shen... wouldn't be easy.
"Let's talk about this after I get back from the show in Guangzhou."
"Guangzhou?"
Zhao Zonglan frowned slightly, suddenly regretting supporting her career. Why was she always running around, seemingly busier than him?
"Yes, we go on Saturday and come back on Sunday."
His dark eyes were fixed on her, and he said forcefully, "I'll go with you."
“No,” Shen Jingni frowned, her expression unusually serious. “If you go, all the spotlights will be on us. What’s the point of watching the show?”
The presence of a prominent figure like Zhao Zonglan would undoubtedly attract a lot of attention, regardless of the occasion.
It didn't matter in the capital, but once outside, Shen Jingni wanted to keep a low profile; she just wanted to watch the show quietly.
"And you have to pick up the dog from the hospital on Saturday."
Zhao Zonglan narrowed his eyes dangerously, and the hand gripping her waist tightened suddenly. "You're really bold, Shen Miaomiao, ordering me around without any restraint."
Shen Jingni was no longer afraid of him.
She leaned in and kissed him, her peach blossom eyes curving into a smile that shimmered like water, her voice sweet and indulgent: "Brother, you're the best."
Zhao Zonglan smiled helplessly.
Outside the window, cars streamed along Chang'an Avenue, and a gentle breeze swept across the red walls and lights, solemn yet tender.
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