At 11:30 am, in the bedroom with the blackout curtains closed.
The cell phone rang for a long time, and finally a messy head and a slender hand popped out from under the quilt.
He grabbed the phone, opened one eye slightly, glanced at the name on the phone, and answered with his eyes closed: "...Brother Tang."
"Zhou Ziyi, you are still sleeping!" A heartbroken sigh came from the other side, "Opportunities are reserved for those who are prepared, haven't you heard this saying?!"
Zhou Ziyi replied unconsciously: "...what?"
"Sleep, sleep, sleep. Opportunities slip away just like that!" Brother Tang continued to grumble, "If I hadn't helped you catch the tail of this fish, you would have regretted it! Hey, you don't know how big this fish is..."
Zhou Ziyi's consciousness was almost blurred. He heard the other party start to recite "Kun is so big that a barbecue grill can't fit it". Zhou Ziyi finally couldn't help but said: "Brother Tang, the point!"
"Oh, that's the point." Brother Tang said, "The point is, I found a big deal for you!"
"How old is it?" Zhou Ziyi turned over and lay on his back. "Which of you is the girl who wants to rent a man to make her ex-boyfriend angry to death, or do you want to get something for nothing and have a background tool to show off?"
"Neither." Brother Tang said mysteriously, "How can this business, this big order, be on the same level as renting a boyfriend?"
Zhou Ziyi: "Tell me about it."
Brother Tang said, "Don't have a boyfriend anymore. I'll give you a one-step solution - fake marriage!"
“…No!”
Zhou Ziyi sighed: "As I said before, I sell my art but not my body!"
"Hey, it's not just about eating, it's about getting a certificate!" Brother Tang said, "Nine dollars, a red certificate, a relationship recognized by the state. And it will definitely be changed to a green certificate, so you don't have to worry!"
Zhou Ziyi snorted coldly: "Don't even bother talking! Why can I change from 'unmarried' to 'divorced' just because I've been in and out twice? This girl doesn't mind, but I do!"
Brother Tang smiled frivolously: "What a coincidence, isn't it? This time the employer is a man!"
Zhou Ziyi was startled awake: "...Ah?!"
Brother Tang said happily: "Hey, you said, it's only been half a year since the country allowed same-sex marriage. Aren't you catching up with the good time of market expansion? A fashion trendsetter!"
Zhou Ziyi interrupted him: "Stop it, I won't do it!"
Brother Tang: "I'll pay you! It's only three years, it's written in black and white in the contract, not a day more!"
Zhou Ziyi: "I won't do it no matter how much money you give me! I'd rather starve to death..."
Brother Tang: "30 million!"
"!!!" Zhou Ziyi sat up in shock while "dying".
"Which contract?"
***
Three days later, at noon, in a secluded corner of a cafe.
"Brother Tang, we have been waiting here for half an hour."
Zhou Ziyi looked at his watch and drank the coffee in front of him in one gulp: "Is Mr. Yan coming or not? We agreed to meet at this time. I didn't have breakfast or lunch. I came here right after I packed up. I just sat here and drank a whole cup of coffee. Is this to get the red book or my life?"
"Why are you in such a hurry? Although they are both from a certain generation of rich people, he is a big CEO who really manages the company. Do you think I am a person who talks nonsense on the street every day?" Brother Tang raised his thumbs, "Hey, I, Tang Shirong, don't have many people I admire in my life, and Yan Xiuji is one of them!"
After a pause, Tang Shirong continued, "Hey, Ziyi, do you still remember how I told you about this?"
"Remember." Zhou Ziyi rested his chin on the armrest with one hand, "CEO Yan's family forced him to get married, and arranged three blind dates a day. CEO Yan's rebellious period came late, and he said in a fit of rage, 'I have a lover, a man, and we're getting married' - now, good things have happened to me?"
"Hey, don't say my exact words! Do I want to live?" Tang Shirong said, "Just remember, he wants a real wedding prop, the kind that can be bought with money."
Zhou Ziyi smiled and said, "I know. I'm just a tool. I'm a professional."
"Tsk, needless to say, you have such a pretty face. It's very convincing to make up a love at first sight story." Tang Shirong stared at Zhou Ziyi for a few seconds, and then said, "You are really smart. Before I came out, I thought I forgot to tell you not to be too fancy today. Too much is as bad as too little. Now I see that I was overthinking."
Of course not? Zhou Ziyi was wearing a white shirt and a casual suit today, which made him look mature yet lively, making him even more charming and attractive. With that smile, people would stare at him, as if they were trapped in his gaze and couldn't get away.
"Anyway, just remember that you are in a love business, don't think about anything else." Tang Shirong continued to remind, "His cold words, when he glances at you, are like cold icy rain hitting your face randomly. Don't expect him to get along well with you."
"The money and goods have been paid, I understand the rules." Zhou Ziyi said, "But, 30 million is just a lot, why can't I find someone powerful, why did they leave it to you?"
"He is very suspicious, how could he tell others this." Tang Shirong crossed his legs and said proudly, "Although we have different personalities, we have known each other since childhood. I am just a little uneducated, but I have never done anything bad to him. He knew from his eyes that I could trust him, so he mentioned it to me casually. I thought, hey, don't I know you? It's good to keep it in the family, so you can just keep the car and the car."
Zhou Ziyi sighed: "30 million, how ugly must one be to buy a partner at this price."
Tang Shirong: "You don't understand. The 30 million is for 'knowing what's good', and it is also a warning."
Zhou Ziyi: "What warning?"
Tang Shirong: "Don't expect to get someone for free. Let's have a real fight with him."
"Tsk... You think you are a fairy from heaven..."
As Zhou Ziyi was speaking, Tang Shirong poked him and raised his chin towards the door: "Here I am."
Zhou Ziyi glanced at it and was stunned for a second.
"Hey, it's a bit worth asking for help instead of money."
***
How good-looking is Yan Xiu Ji?
Let's put it this way, he can make a living with his looks, but he has to rely on his identity as a second-generation rich... No, he has to work hard with his business talent. A black suit outlines all the necessary lines beautifully, with a waist and legs, and a long leg that carries its own aura when it steps forward.
As for his face, how should I describe it? When he was expressionless, he had an icy temperament, just like the cold face of a domineering boss that countless girls fantasized about. If you ignore this coldness... then this face can be called perfect!
If Zhou Ziyi gained points with his expression, raising his 80-point face to 98 points; then Yan Xiuzhi lost points with his cold face, insisting on lowering his 120-point appearance to 90 points. I don't know why he is so stubborn.
However, it's better not to be depressed. Without him, Zhou Ziyi would have no chance to achieve a small goal of 30 million.
While Zhou Ziyi's thoughts were racing, Yan Xiuzhi approached.
Tang Shirong didn't want the atmosphere to be too awkward, so he deliberately sat down and introduced the two of them: "This is Zhou Ziyi, this is Yan Xiuji, you two should get to know each other."
Zhou Ziyi didn't think much of it at first, but when Yan Xiuji's cold gaze struck him, he subconsciously stood up and shook hands with him: "Yan, uh, Mr. Yan."
Yan Xiuji's voice was cold, and he shook hands with her immediately, "Mr. Zhou."
After shaking hands, the two sat down face to face.
"No, you two should do this." Tang Shirong stretched out his two thumbs and put them together, "We need to warm up quickly! You..."
Yan Xiuji glanced at him, and Tang Shirong choked. Zhou Ziyi had to get work from this super client after all, so he wanted to ease the atmosphere and pushed the menu on the table in front of Yan Xiuji: "Mr. Yan, let's see what to drink first. If you haven't had lunch yet, why don't we have lunch together?"
His tone of voice was extremely natural, without any sense of oppression, and he followed the process on his own. Tang Shirong gave him a thumbs up in his heart, thinking that without such a diamond drill, he really couldn't do such a porcelain job.
However, Yan Xiuji did not follow the routine: "No. I have something else to do later. I only have five minutes."
Zhou Ziyi and Tang Shirong: "..."
"I just wanted to see what Mr. Zhou looked like. Now that I have seen him, my goal has been achieved." Yan Xiuji looked at his watch, then clasped his hands on the table. "If Mr. Zhou has any urgent questions, you can ask now."
Tang Shirong tried to save the situation and raised his hand tentatively: "Do you need me to leave?"
"No need." Yan Xiuji replied, then looked at Zhou Ziyi again, "So, is there a problem?"
Zhou Ziyi felt that if he remained quiet for another two seconds, President Yan would leave, and he would have to do so with an expression that said "wasting time".
Okay, just ask.
So Zhou Ziyi said, "Now that President Yan has seen me in person...are you still planning to sign me?"
This is a straight shot, full of provocation. If it were someone else, they would probably be so angry that they would laugh.
But Yan Xiuji responded calmly: "The contract text will be sent to you in three days. You need to give us a reply within 24 hours. Once the terms are finalized, we can sign the contract."
Zhou Ziyi asked, "What about the marriage process?"
"It's written in the terms, but if you think it's necessary, you can make some changes." Yan Xiuji replied, "The plan is to have the engagement ceremony in half a month, get the certificate and hold the wedding within three months."
Zhou Ziyi asked: "Mr. Yan has already arranged the wedding?"
Yan Xiuji responded coldly: "This is your job."
Zhou Ziyi’s expression changed slightly: …Wedding hotel within three months, I really appreciate your trust!
"Since the pace is so fast, Mr. Yan, my suggestion is that we start getting to know each other as soon as possible." Zhou Ziyi had a feeling that this Party A would be difficult to deal with, so he quickly put forward more conditions while he was present. "Since your assumption is that we are in love, we can't possibly not even know each other's birthdays, hobbies and habits, right?"
Yan Xiuji seemed to be well prepared: "My information will be sent to you together with the contract."
Zhou Ziyi: Oh shit, this is the model for the question bank in a knowledge competition?
Yan Xiuji also said: "You can also send me your information, and I will give you a template to fill in."
Zhou Ziyi: “…Oh.”
"Time's up." Yan Xiuzhi stood up and was about to turn around and leave when he suddenly remembered something. He took out two business cards from his pocket and pushed them in front of Zhou Ziyi.
Zhou Ziyi took a quick look and found that one photo was from Yan Xiuzhi and the other was from a stranger.
He was about to ask when Yan Xiuji said, "That's my secretary. She knows how we got married, and she will be the one to liaise with you on related matters. There's one thing I want you to remember."
Zhou Ziyi stared at him blankly: "What...?"
"Although I called you, I don't want to receive your call without warning." Yan Xiuji pointed at the secretary's business card. "If you have any questions, go to her first, don't go beyond my authority and go directly to me."
After saying that, Yan Xiuzhi turned around and left.
Zhou Ziyi looked at his back, and a sentence that every Party B in the world would have thought of silently came to his mind.
——Party A, really, deserves a beating.
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