Zuo Jing witnessed firsthand how Zuo Chen tried to appease his "angry" girlfriend, including the way he hugged Qu Jian'er.
Because of an unexpected encounter.
She instinctively cried out.
She called out halfway through, then quickly covered her mouth to avoid shocking others like herself.
Under the watchful eyes of the two.
Zuo Jing lowered her hand, took a few breaths, and stammered, "Y-you, you all!"
She never expected this.
She just didn't want to listen to Uncle Fu's nagging, and while she was out for some fresh air, she discovered a shocking secret.
Zuo Chen, who claimed to be "immune to women," took the initiative to hug Qu Jian'er.
The powerful criticism left her speechless and shocked for what felt like an eternity.
Zuo Chen frowned: "What's all the fuss about?"
Zuo Jing: "..." I felt wronged, but I didn't say anything.
She could clearly hear Zuo Chen's impatience.
The clever girl automatically connected the dots by realizing that it was because she had interrupted someone's good time, which is quite an insightful observation.
Qu Jian'er put her index finger to her lips: "Shh, you're the first person to know, aren't you honored?"
The character "人" (person) was deliberately emphasized.
Unfortunately, Zuo Jing didn't pay attention to these things.
Zuo Jing: "..." Not at all honored!
She was a gossip enthusiast, but for the first time in her life, she hated herself for knowing so much. Disheartened, she turned away, unable to bear looking at the two people under the tree.
A moment of silence followed.
Zuo Jing was secretly heartbroken: No wonder Cookie wouldn't let me join the tour group in a few days; it turns out I had tried to stop them from being together.
She thought that turning her back would make everything alright.
Who knows?
Qu Jian'er and Zuo Chen walked straight over.
Zuo Jing was on high alert, and she quickly assured everyone, "I won't tell anyone!"
Zuo Chen hooked his arm around Qu Jian'er's waist: "It's okay if people say it, just try to make it sound as beautiful as possible."
He gave orders, telling Zuo Jing to use her imagination and, if she were to pass it on to others, to remember to embellish it, completely disregarding whether the petrified Zuo Jing could accept it.
In their haste to get back to the villa, they barely ate anything except for the insect meat they had for lunch. Yet, at this moment, she inexplicably felt bloated.
Looking at the two people who seemed oblivious to everyone else, Zuo Jing suddenly didn't want to go inside anymore; she was afraid she would get full before she even ate.
Until the next day.
Zuo Jing was still somewhat reluctant.
Qu Jian'er looked at Zuo Chen and said in surprise, "The Zuo family members all seem very smart, but why is her style so different? She wears everything on her sleeve."
Zuo Chen concluded, "It was probably picked up by my second uncle."
Zuo Jing: "..." Saying I'm not smart? I heard you!
On the way to the Zuo family's old house.
Qu Jian'er learned yet another thing about the Zuo family.
The Zuo family has few direct descendants; the grandfather's generation had only three sons, and Zuo Chen's father was the youngest.
Zuo Chen was separated from his second uncle.
There is also an uncle.
However, Zuo Chen's uncle was always unrestrained and disliked the constraints of arranged marriages. After his divorce, he also left home.
Up to now.
They only report their safety once a year.
Zuo Chen's second uncle makes many appearances.
But Qu Jian'er noticed something different: Zuo Chen's second uncle's family rarely inquired about Zuo Jing.
Commonly known as free-range.
Qu Jian'er looked at Zuo Jing, who seemed a bit clueless.
In families like the Zuo family.
The fact that Zuo Jing was able to develop this kind of personality shows how much the Zuo family doted on her; after all, only by staying away from power could she avoid being affected.
Even in the skills competition, Wu Ningxuan only used underhanded tactics against Zuo Jing, rather than poisoning her.
Everyone subconsciously overlooked Zuo Jing, and it was precisely because of this that, in the original text—no, in the prophecy—Zuo Jing would be the only survivor of the Zuo family.
Qu Jian'er closed her eyes.
Regardless of the prophecy.
She will not let anything happen to the Zuo family again.
And the closer to the Zuo family's old house.
Qu Jian'er's thoughts grew heavier.
She had a premonition that she would soon find out about the Zuo family's records of the anonymous person and all that other person's affairs.
Once again, I stand on the left side.
Qu Jian'er's state of mind was very different.
She looked at the formally dressed members of the Zuo family, hesitated for a moment, and asked Zuo Chen with her eyes.
All she received was a faint smile from Zuo Chen.
He Yun was supported by Zuo Zhoubai's shoulder as they waited at the door. When they saw people coming, she smiled and went to greet them.
Qu Jian'er asked in surprise, "Auntie?"
He Yun held Qu Jian'er's hand: "Good girl, what kind of engagement party do you like?"
Qu Jian'er felt as if she had been struck by lightning.
She hadn't expected the Zuo family to find out. No need, Zuo Chen must have told them beforehand.
Zuo Chen said helplessly, "Mom, she's still young."
He Yun slapped his forehead: "Right, right, right, they're still too young. This isn't urgent, we can't rush it."
Zuo Jing, who was being ignored, thought, "..." Auntie, you're clearly in a hurry, aren't you?!
Qu Jian'er was drenched in enthusiasm, and she was unusually flustered, unable to say a word for a moment.
Zuo Zhoubai stood next to He Yun and said, "Don't stand at the door, let's go inside and talk."
Under the blazing sun.
He was worried that his wife might catch a cold.
Zuo Chen glanced at the others and, unusually, spoke up to shoo them away: "I don't like crowds."
He Yun scolded, "You child."
Zuo Chen remained unfazed.
He Yun continued, "They came to deliver congratulatory gifts."
Upon hearing the congratulatory gift...
Qu Jian'er, fully recovered, said without any politeness, "Hiss, since you elders have come, why did you bring anything? Please turn left after entering and put the gifts in the second room on the third floor of the small attic. Thank you."
Those present: "..." You really don't stand on ceremony.
Seeing everyone's silence, Qu Jian'er said, "Did I speak too quickly? Does anyone not know where to put this?"
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