Coin City, mid-November.
After Ruan Miaomiao returned to Haicheng, Zhou Jingyun went to the provincial capital for a week of study.
This resulted in Cheng Jiao, who arrived in Bicheng full of confidence carrying large bags and small packages, waiting for a whole week without seeing Zhou Jingyun.
On Monday, gray clouds hung low, carrying damp air, and the entire city of Coin was washed clean by a cold winter rain, leaving it clean but also chilly.
Cheng Jiao waited at the entrance of the Chinese medicine factory as usual, and waited for a whole week. At first, she thought the gatekeeper was lying to her.
However, after a week without seeing Zhou Jingyun go in, she began to believe it to some extent.
In order to leave a good impression on Zhou Jingyun, she didn't make a fuss and just quietly waited outside.
However, she was unaware that the security guard had already reported her presence to his superiors.
After all, following the incidents involving Li Yuying and Zhao Xiuyun, security at the factory is now very tight, and any suspicious individuals who approach will be monitored.
So, on this chilly Monday morning, Cheng Jiao finally spotted Zhou Jingyun riding a bicycle in the crowd, and a smile involuntarily appeared on her face.
She suddenly ran towards Zhou Jingyun, wanting him to see her as soon as possible.
Cheng Ming, who had taken a week off and was waiting for Zhou Jingyun with his younger sister, also went up beside her.
However, the two had only taken a few steps when the security guard who had been watching them picked up his weapon and stepped forward, blocking their way.
What are you doing?
Stopped, Cheng Jiao angrily yelled at the gatekeeper.
The commotion was quite loud, and people around looked over.
Cheng Ming quickly tugged at his sister's sleeve and called out to Zhou Jingyun, who was a few meters away, "Jingyun, Jingyun, it's me, Cheng Ming!"
Zhou Jingyun had noticed Cheng Jiao when she made a fuss, and originally intended to pretend he didn't see her and go straight into the factory.
However, Cheng Ming stopped him.
In the previous few years, Zhou Jingyun and Cheng Ming had collaborated several times, and their relationship was considered harmonious.
If it weren't for Cheng Jiao clinging to him so tightly, and his concern that it might hurt Miao Miao, the Cheng family's resources would actually be quite good.
Seeing that there was no way to avoid it, Zhou Jingyun could only get off his bicycle and calmly greet Cheng Ming: "Cheng Ming, long time no see. When did you come to Bicheng?"
When Cheng Ming heard that Zhou Jingyun's tone was no different from before, his heart, which had been hanging in suspense, relaxed a little.
When the gatekeeper saw that the two people did indeed know Zhou Jingyun, his attitude softened a bit.
Cheng Jiao pushed aside the guy blocking her way, glared at the gatekeeper, and walked towards Zhou Jingyun.
Zhou Jingyun wanted to clarify some things with Cheng Ming, so he led the two of them into the venue.
Seeing Zhou Jingyun, who was pushing his bicycle, tall and imposing with an extraordinary air, and greeted by workers all the way, Cheng Jiao liked him more and more. She even began to fantasize: if she married him, would these people flatter her in the same way?
Just thinking about it made Cheng Jiao's smile grow even brighter.
Even Cheng Ming, seeing how successful Zhou Jingyun has become, couldn't help but wish for her and his sister to get together.
"Brother Jingyun..."
As soon as she entered the office, Cheng Jiao greeted Zhou Jingyun in a high-pitched voice.
"Speak properly, don't sound like you have phlegm in your throat!"
Ignoring the deep affection that was about to overflow in Cheng Jiao's eyes, Zhou Jingyun spoke coldly and ruthlessly.
With just one sentence, Cheng Jiao, who had so much to say, was rendered speechless.
Cheng Ming, who was standing to the side, also felt a little embarrassed.
Zhou Jingyun, on the other hand, went straight to the point: "Cheng Ming, we've done quite a few things together before, and our relationship is pretty good. Do you know why I stopped contacting you later?"
Upon hearing Zhou Jingyun's words, Cheng Ming's heart skipped a beat: the other party was being so direct, and he was a little taken aback.
Although he knew the answer in his heart, Cheng Ming couldn't say it aloud; he simply shook his head.
Seeing this, Zhou Jingyun didn't expose her, but coldly said, "Because I have a boyfriend, your sister's behavior has affected me, and I don't want my boyfriend to be sad!"
"..."
The Cheng siblings were shocked by Zhou Jingyun's directness. Thinking back on the past few months, they realized they had been thinking about this man, but his heart had remained with that woman. Frustrated, Cheng Jiao blurted out:
"Brother Jingyun, how could you do this to me?"
Don't you know how much I like you?
Aside from being a little better looking than me, what makes your boyfriend better than me?
As long as you're with me, the Cheng family will definitely help you go further and achieve greater things in the future.
Brother Jingyun, only I am the woman who can help you!
Hearing Cheng Jiao belittle his beloved woman, Zhou Jingyun couldn't sit still any longer. He stood up, his icy aura directed at Cheng Jiao:
"Cheng Jiao, I originally wanted to give you some face!"
"To tell you the truth, in my heart, Zhou Jingyun's Ruan Zhiqing is the best and most perfect woman in the world. You can't compare to her in any way!"
Hearing Zhou Jingyun's words, Cheng Ming was greatly surprised: he hadn't realized that Zhou Jingyun was such a romantic.
Upon hearing Zhou Jingyun's words, Cheng Jiao immediately shouted again, "Zhou Jingyun, that woman is just a little pretty. Can being pretty put food on the table?"
Do you know how powerful our Cheng family is?
Do you know what companies my parents, second brother, and third brother work for?
When Cheng Ming saw his younger sister crying, he felt extremely distressed and also helped to comfort Zhou Jingyun:
"Jingyun, we are both men, and career is the foundation of a man's life."
When it comes to marriage, it's best to marry someone who can help you, so that you can live a better life in the future..."
Zhou Jingyun looked at Cheng Ming with disappointment in his eyes and spoke in an icy tone:
"Cheng Ming, I, Zhou Jingyun, have gotten to where I am today because of my own abilities."
Trying to make a living off women is the behavior of a gigolo, which I, Zhou Jingyun, despise!
A real man should be able to support his wife and provide her with a good life!
After speaking these words with an air of superiority, Zhou Jingyun suddenly smiled sarcastically. He looked at the Cheng siblings and said meaningfully, "Besides, how can you be so sure that my Ruan Zhiqing's family background is inferior to yours?"
I forgot to tell you, my boyfriend's father is a comrade-in-arms of Secretary Li and Commander Ruan of Haicheng. Several of my boyfriend's brothers hold important positions in the military. My boyfriend's whole family is in the military.
Don't let my current status in Qian Province fool you; compared to my girlfriend, I'm nothing!
"Wh-what?"
Upon hearing this, the Cheng siblings turned deathly pale: How could they possibly compare?
In the provincial capital, at the Cheng family home, Cheng's mother couldn't help but smile when she thought about her two children going to Bicheng: having a factory director as a son-in-law, it seemed like quite a prestigious thing to do!
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