Chapter 22 He built a pond, and she filled it with water.
Zhou Yu went to the BOSS's house to pick up Jiang Qingying for work at the usual time. When he arrived, the maid told him that Jiang Qingying had not returned home last night. He hesitated at the door. He had seen Jiang Qingying leave the company with Lu Jinyuan yesterday and had not returned last night, so he couldn't help but have some guesses.
Just as he was about to contact Jiang Qingying, she sent him a message. The message was very brief, containing only one address: a residential area under the Lu Group.
The speculation has been confirmed.
On the other side.
Jiang Qingying was woken up by her alarm clock. Opening her eyes, she realized she was half an hour behind her usual biological clock, and couldn't help but sigh inwardly: Too much indulgence...
She glanced at the paper bag on the table; it was a gift box from a high-end brand. She walked over and opened it, revealing a white business suit, the style of which was one she would normally wear. Satisfied, she changed into it, then quickly washed up before going downstairs.
Good morning, madam.
Jiang Qingying nearly fell down the stairs. She gave the maid a stiff smile and said, "Good morning."
"My husband has ordered breakfast. Would you like some?"
"No, there's no time." Jiang Qingying jogged downstairs, but stopped when she passed the restaurant. She ran to the table, picked out a piece of bread that she could hold, and quickly gulped down two mouthfuls of milk.
Zhou Yu, who had been waiting outside, saw Jiang Qingying running over with an expensive handbag in one hand and a small bread roll in the other. He quickly opened the car door.
After getting in the car, Zhou Yu gave his work report as usual. Jiang Qingying listened attentively, but couldn't help yawning. Zhou Yu took in her fatigue and didn't dare to ask any more questions.
There was a large meeting this morning with many attendees. Jiang Qingying was half an hour late and didn't have time to notify everyone in advance. To make up for her mistake, she immediately offered to treat all the employees to afternoon tea as soon as she entered the room.
The meeting proceeded as scheduled. Jiang Qingying, who was always serious about her work, yawned several times during the meeting, and everyone around her was almost infected by her yawning. The senior executive who gave the report was very good at reading the room and had excellent on-the-spot adaptability, shortening and simplifying the content of the report.
Jiang Qingying finally made it to the end of the meeting and returned to her office to find Ms. Qin had stormed over.
"Mom, what brings you here?"
Qin Qing glanced at her with a hint of resentment, "I came to talk to you about the wedding. I texted you but you didn't reply, so I had no choice but to come to you in person."
Jiang Qingying naturally sensed her displeasure, so she placed a small cake on the table in front of her and coaxed her, saying, "I'm so sorry, how could I have let Ms. Qin come here in person?"
Qin Qing was speechless and asked her about her wedding plans.
Jiang Qingying shook her head and said calmly, "I don't have any particular thoughts. It's just a formality, the simpler the better."
But that seems unlikely.
Most weddings of wealthy families are attended by outsiders, and even if the number of guests is kept to a minimum, the number will still be considerable. Moreover, both families are among the most prestigious in Nanzhou City, so the necessary decorum and formalities are indispensable.
"Is this how you get married?" Qin Qing was speechless again, but still patiently said, "I asked Zhou Yu for your schedule, and good heavens, you really can't squeeze out a single day for your wedding."
"What's wrong?" Jiang Qingying asked. "If there's anything you want me to choose, you can just send it to me on WeChat."
"You definitely need to try on the wedding dress and suit yourself."
"...That's true."
Where is Lu Jinyuan?
"He's on a business trip abroad and won't be back until before his wedding."
"......"
Qin Qingzhen had never seen any couple about to get married like this, both of them so busy, as if the wedding day was just one part of their hectic work schedule.
"Qingying," Qin Qing said with a worried expression.
Jiang Qingying knew what her mother was worried about, and comforted her, "Mom, we're really just too busy with work, but we're serious about getting married and we don't intend to do it half-heartedly."
After careful consideration, Qin Qing said earnestly, "If things don't go well after marriage, you absolutely must cut your losses in time, understand?"
Jiang Qingying smiled, "I know, if he treats me badly, I'll divorce him." After thinking for a moment, she added, "But he's quite good to me."
She handed Qin Qing the key that Lu Jinyuan had given her that morning, saying, "This is the wedding room he prepared. Are you free later? Let's go take a look together."
Qin Qing's anxiety eased a little, and she gave the order to back down, "I can help you decide on everything else, but you must personally come to try on the wedding dresses."
Jiang Qingying nodded: "Okay, I'll discuss the time with him."
The wedding room prepared by Lu Jinyuan is a traditional Chinese mansion with one bedroom and one courtyard, with a total area of nearly 1,000 square meters. The courtyard is designed in an antique style, with pavilions, rockeries, ponds, and large trees for shade.
Before even entering the house, Qin Qing was very satisfied and nodded with a smile: "No residence is complete without a courtyard."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Qingying recalled what Yu Qiuyu had said: "A courtyard is a place to settle life, family, and spirit. Once a wall encloses a family, it becomes an independent world inside; the courtyard is their domain."
This will be her and Lu Jinyuan's home from now on.
This is probably the difference between the marital home and the villa where he lives alone.
The villa has three floors, and the interior design leans slightly towards modern. Having grown accustomed to various traditional high-end styles, the Neo-Chinese style is truly refreshing. The comfortable and relaxed feel of modern style blends seamlessly with the charm of traditional Chinese aesthetics, creating a sophisticated and elegant ambiance. The choice of furniture and furnishings also beautifully incorporates Chinese traditions: ink-painted screens, wooden furniture, gray and white fabrics, and calligraphy and paintings on the walls all showcase a tangible sense of everyday life while exuding a rich artistic atmosphere.
It lacks the rigidity of traditional Chinese style, and instead exudes a sense of grandeur and inclusiveness.
Jiang Qingying was very satisfied. As for Ms. Qin, she had been full of praise since she entered the house, and it wasn't just about the house itself. As she strolled around, she kept muttering "not bad," and she was very generous with her praise for Lu Jinyuan.
So... who was it that just said to cut your losses in time?
I didn't see any timely loss-cutting, but I did see the mother-in-law looking at her son-in-law with increasing delight.
"Such a large and meticulously crafted house cannot be prepared in a short period of time." Qin Qing suddenly turned around and looked Jiang Qingying up and down.
This statement has a profound meaning...
Jiang Qingying's eyes darted around, and she crossed her arms behind her back, trying her best to change the subject: "Hey, let's go upstairs and take a look at the bedroom."
"..." Qin Qing stared at her back and muttered, "I'll get away with it."
Qin Qing's voice wasn't quiet, and Jiang Qingying could hear her clearly, but she didn't speak again or give a reply. She was always perceptive and noticed this crucial point much earlier than Qin Qing.
As for why?
She had always known that Lu Jinyuan had planned all of this long ago; he built the pool, and she filled it with water.
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