Chapter 8 Scheming and Spoiled Stepsister VS Cold Childhood Sweetheart Brother
"I'm not considering that for now," Fu Xunzhou refused without even thinking.
Fu Chengzhao did not expect him to refuse so decisively.
The Ji family and the Fu family have always been business partners with a good relationship. Ji Ning from the Ji family is also very outstanding, which is why he wanted to bring the two of them together.
"Xunzhou, it's just a simple meal. Besides, the Ji family has taken a significant share of Jihe's projects. If we don't want to talk about anything else, we can discuss cooperation. I've already made arrangements, so I still need to go."
We'll see.
night.
"Zhizhi, how are you settling in at the company?" Jiang Yao asked her.
"It's alright, but going to work is too tiring."
“If you’re too tired, I’ll have Xunzhou transfer you directly to headquarters and find you a position. You won’t have to compete with so many other people,” Fu Chengzhao said.
"Don't spoil her. She needs to gain some experience and can't always rely on others."
Jiang Yao looked unconvinced; she didn't want Jiang Zhiyi to become overly dependent on the Fu family.
“No need, I’m fine where I am now. Xu Qingran is here too, and we agreed to look after each other,” Jiang Zhiyi replied.
"Qingran has an older brother, right? Xu Qingrang. What do you think of him?" Hearing Xu Qingran's name, Jiang Yao suddenly thought of this.
"Qingrang, he's a really nice guy," Jiang Zhiyi replied casually.
Jiang Yao was in a pretty good mood after hearing this answer.
She had always had a good relationship with Mrs. Xu and knew a bit about their family situation.
She was quite satisfied with Xu Qingrang; he was an outstanding person, and the Xu family's circumstances were a good match for him. If possible, it wouldn't be bad to have him as her son-in-law.
Fu Xunzhou listened silently the whole time.
Since they rarely come back, Fu Xunzhou and Jiang Zhiyi stayed at the old house that night.
However, the next morning, both of them made excuses that they had things to do and then left the Fu family together.
"Where do you want to go?" I had promised to spend the weekend with her.
"Ode to Qingshan."
Fu Xunzhou raised an eyebrow, looking at her with some confusion: "What do you want?"
"Pray for peace."
Jiang Zhiyi didn't want to be so superstitious, but just to be on the safe side, she felt it was necessary. After all, it's an extra layer of protection.
Okay, actually, she came across these recommended videos while browsing her phone last night, and it just happened on a whim.
Damn it, this damned era of big data traffic.
Songqing Mountain is named after the temple built on its summit, Songqing Temple.
Songqing Temple is bustling with worshippers and filled with lively chatter.
The moss-covered stone steps extend all the way to the top of the mountain, surrounded by lush green trees, creating a secluded and tranquil atmosphere.
"Brother Xunzhou, what do you want to ask for?"
"There's nothing I want to ask for."
He thought about it and realized that he really didn't want anything; he was just here to accompany her.
"Sincerity brings results, while insincerity will prevent them from working. Brother Xunzhou, you should wait for me outside, otherwise you'll disturb me."
"Um."
"Then I'll head over first." Jiang Zhiyi nodded in satisfaction.
Luckily she asked earlier, otherwise bringing him in would definitely have affected her fortune-telling.
Jiang Zhiyi knelt on the prayer mat and made a sincere wish.
"I hope to become rich overnight."
"I hope the mission goes smoothly."
I hope I will stay safe and sound.
As for marriage, I need to complete my mission first, so I'll leave it for now.
If Fu Xunzhou knew what Jiang Zhiyi was asking for, he would definitely laugh at her.
She prayed for wealth, good fortune, and peace; she asked for everything except marriage.
She didn't know that Songqing Temple was most effective for granting marriage proposals.
After making her wish, Jiang Zhiyi went outside, but she didn't see the man's figure.
She looked around, about to take out her phone to call Fu Xunzhou, when he walked up to her.
"Finished praying?" The man looked at the large handful of small items in her hand: amulets, bracelets, and fortune sticks.
He chuckled and pinched her cheek: "You've asked for so much, how can you be so greedy?"
"You're talking nonsense. I'm just being thorough. Besides, I prayed in different temples, only one in each place. That can't be called greed."
Jiang Zhiyi retorted, but a second later she did feel a little guilty. The results of her fortune-telling were very good, all very auspicious.
"I don't care, keep your voice down, don't let anyone hear you, what if it doesn't work later?"
Fu Xunzhou couldn't help but smile as he looked at her silly expression, finding her incredibly amusing.
"Let's go then." He put his arm around her.
“Brother Xunzhou, since you’ve come all this way, you can ask him for help. You won’t lose anything anyway.”
Jiang Zhiyi fiddled with the small items she received from the fortune-telling, touching one and looking at the other.
“I don’t believe in that.” He looked at her.
"Where else would you like to go?" Fu Xunzhou drove himself today, without a driver.
"I'm not going back today," Jiang Zhiyi said, giving an address.
The car was parked at the Junting Hotel.
"Um?"
"Anyway, I just don't want to stay at home today."
Jiang Zhiyi was a little embarrassed. She remembered that she had booked a romantic suite for couples.
After getting the room key and opening the door, Jiang Zhiyi felt even more awkward.
When she made the reservation, she only requested the best couple's suite. The hotel staff then decorated it to the highest standard.
The moment the two entered, they could feel the ambiguous and romantic atmosphere: a carefully prepared candlelight dinner, sweet and rich aromatherapy, and a round bed covered with red roses.
Jiang Zhiyi felt a little uncomfortable and was about to say something when the man hugged her from behind.
He rested his chin on her shoulder, wrapped his arms around her waist, and whispered in her ear, "Surprise?"
"Yeah, Brother Xunzhou, do you like him?"
What do you think?
...
afterwards.
"Brother Xunzhou, if I do something bad in the future, will you punish me severely?"
"What bad thing happened?"
"I don't know, I'm just asking." Seeing that the man didn't speak, she continued, "Promise me first that you won't bully me in the future."
"Okay, I promise."
"You keep your word?"
"certainly."
Jiang Zhiyi was fairly satisfied with his answer and quickly fell asleep on his lap.
Songqing Temple.
“Master, a very special brother and sister came to the temple today. They are both very good-looking, the most beautiful people I have ever seen.”
The young monk practiced his skills while talking to the old monk drinking tea beside him.
"Then what?"
"Then I saw that brother go to pray for a marriage match, and he got a very bad fortune. He was not satisfied, so he prayed again, and he got another very bad fortune. He even wanted to pray again."
The young monk was somewhat puzzled.
“Master, I remember you said that you can’t force things, everyone has their own destiny. You get what you don’t ask for, and you don’t get what you ask for. Isn’t this what it means to force things?”
The old monk stroked his beard but did not answer.
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