Upon hearing the strange woman's question, Zheng Sinian immediately denied it in a cold voice:
"No!"
Upon hearing this, Zhao Xiuyun sneered inwardly: Ha, men, such vain creatures who suffer for the sake of saving face.
If I hadn't lived an extra lifetime and slept with quite a few men, I would have actually believed it.
Regardless of what she was really thinking, Zhao Xiuyun's pretty face was full of feigned concern, and her eyes were filled with a pretense of deep affection as she gazed at the man.
Under the hazy moonlight, Zhao Xiuyun looked up at the thin, tall man's haggard, heartbroken face, and the more she looked, the more familiar it seemed.
Suddenly, it dawned on her: Wasn't this Minister Zheng Sinian from her past life?
In his previous life, thanks to the Ruan family, Shen Qingming had a very successful career, which also led Zhao Xiuyun to get to know many big shots.
Among them, Zheng Sinian is the formidable figure that Shen Qingming often mentions.
Shen Qingming lamented that if it weren't for Zheng Lao's passing, Zheng Sinian would probably have been more than just a member of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs!
I heard that Zheng Sinian was sent to the same rural area as them, which was Bicheng. Old Zheng was also sent here.
Thinking of all this, Zhao Xiuyun was instantly filled with excitement: she had read so many novels where rebirth and transmigration all had cheat codes.
However, after Zhao Xiuyun was reborn, she not only didn't have any special advantages, but her life also got worse and worse.
She kept cursing God in her heart, thinking, "I just died of a stroke because of having an affair, why do you have to torture me like this?"
Unexpectedly, fate still favored her.
And here comes this golden opportunity to send her a powerful patron?
As long as I win over Zheng Sinian now, why should I worry about not living well in the future?
Once I become the wife of a minister, just like Zheng Sinian, wouldn't I be able to support Qingming?
Just thinking about it moved Zhao Xiuyun deeply.
Waaah~
I really love Qingming so much. I'm completely devoted to him, and I even think about him when I'm looking for a boyfriend.
At worst, once I've secured my position as the minister's wife, I can drug Zheng Sinian and have him disappear without a trace, then I can be with Qingming openly and honestly.
Zheng Sinian was so creeped out by the woman in front of him that he saw her staring at him and laughing. He turned and left.
Zhao Xiuyun watched the person walk a few steps away, and without thinking, blurted out:
"Zheng Sinian!"
The moment the words left her mouth, Zhao Xiuyun regretted it: she shouldn't have shouted it; she shouldn't have revealed that she knew the other person's identity.
However, Zheng Sinian, who had walked a few steps away, stopped in his tracks upon hearing the shout, turned around and stared at Zhao Xiuyun, a hint of surprise in his heart:
Does this person recognize me?
Could she be Ruan Miaomiao, the one who delivered food to Aunt Fengying?
With my benefactor before me, how can I express my gratitude?
Although excited, Zheng Sinian's long-term life of suppression had honed his cautious nature, and he tentatively began to speak:
"May I ask who you are?"
Upon hearing Zheng Sinian's question, Zhao Xiuyun knew that the other party was undoubtedly Zheng Sinian.
Overjoyed, Zhao Xiuyun feigned a shy demeanor and replied to Zheng Sinian, "I... I'm an educated youth who came to Jianshan Brigade from Haicheng. My name is Zhao Xiuyun, and I used to study at Haicheng High School..."
When Zheng Sinian heard "Haicheng" and "Jianshan Brigade", he was extremely excited: This must be his benefactor, Ruan Miaomiao.
However, upon hearing the following words, the faint joy in his eyes vanished.
His aura turned icy cold again, and he said to Zhao Xiuyun without any mercy:
"Oh, I don't know him!"
"What kind of nice girl would be wandering around outside so late at night!"
After saying that, Zheng Sinian turned and left, as if he wasn't the one who had just stopped to speak.
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Zhao Xiuyun clearly felt the tenderness and gratitude in Zheng Sinian's eyes when he looked at her.
But how did things suddenly change?
Could it be that he mistook himself for someone else?
In particular, how could this person be so rude as to insult her as a bad girl?
That grandfather deserved to die!
As Zhao Xiuyun cursed Zheng Sinian in her heart, she suddenly realized: Zheng Sinian came to the territory of Jianshan Brigade in the middle of the night. Could it be that Zheng Sinian's grandfather was sent down to Jianshan Brigade?
Wouldn't that mean I could start directly with Old Zheng?
How can this granddaughter-in-law compare to her goddaughter?
If I can coax Old Zheng into recognizing me as his goddaughter, wouldn't that be the same as coaxing him into helping Brother Qingming?
When I become successful, I will definitely take revenge on that bitch Ruan Miaomiao!
Zheng Sinian didn't look back and continued walking forward as if nothing had happened.
However, he could clearly feel the burning gaze on his back.
He wondered: How could this person recognize him?
She knew about her visit to Jianshan Brigade today. Could it involve her grandfather?
Fortunately, I didn't ask the other person directly if they were Ruan Miaomiao, otherwise, I would have dragged Comrade Ruan into this!
No, I have to find an opportunity to remind Grandpa about this woman named Zhao Xiuyun!
"Xiuyun, why are you only arriving now?"
After squatting in the grass feeding mosquitoes for half a day, Zhou Weijie finally saw Zhao Xiuyun arrive late, her clothes even covered in dew.
Even though he liked it, Zhou Weijie's tone still carried a hint of complaint, given the several large mosquito bites on his body and face.
In the past, Zhao Xiuyun would have already gently and considerately stepped forward to coax him.
However, now that she has met Zheng Si, Zhao Xiuyun feels that her perspective has broadened, and Zhou Weijie is no longer a big deal.
So, with a cold face and an indifferent tone, she replied, "If you don't want to see me, you don't have to wait!"
After saying that, Zhao Xiuyun realized what she had said and was worried about offending him because of his current food rations. Just as she was thinking of coaxing him, she heard Zhou Weijie speak up humbly:
"I'm sorry, Xiuyun, I'm not rushing you, it's just that there are too many mosquitoes here, and I can't stand being bitten."
Hearing Zhou Weijie's words, Zhao Xiuyun became even more confident. She straightened her back, turned her face to the side, and said coldly and ruthlessly:
"Hmph, Zhou Weijie, you've gone too far. You think you can yell at me just because a mosquito bit you?"
You can yell at me now because a mosquito bites you, but you can hit me later because it's too hot!
Zhou Weijie: You're being mean to me?
Where did I yell at you?
He frowned and nervously coaxed her, "Xiuyun, no, I didn't yell at you. I just raised my voice a little. I really didn't yell at you!"
"I don't care, you have it!"
"Just because you're speaking loudly doesn't mean you're being mean to me!"
Zhao Xiuyun pouted and stomped her feet, looking fierce.
Looking at the woman's appearance, Zhou Weijie felt no annoyance; on the contrary, he found her charming and endearing. He quickly pulled her into his arms and gently comforted her.
"I was wrong, I was wrong, Xiuyun, it's all my fault, please forgive me."
Hearing the gentle coaxing from the man, Zhao Xiuyun, who was being held tightly in his arms, immediately went along with it, pouting and acting coquettishly: "I can forgive you, it all depends on how you behave!"
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