When Zhou Ningyi saw Mu Xiaocheng return, a joyful smile immediately appeared on her face.
It was like seeing his own daughter.
"Little Orange".
Zhou Ningyi called out, and judging from her expression, she must have come out specifically to pick her up.
Mu Xiaocheng smiled and quickly walked to Zhou Ningyi's side, obediently calling out, "Auntie."
Zhou Ningyi pulled Mu Xiaocheng to look at her for a while, then frowned and said, "Why haven't you gained any weight?"
"Auntie, I rely on both my looks and my talent to make a living, so I can't be too fat."
Mu Xiaocheng answered half-jokingly, her gaze fixed on the woman behind Zhou Ningyi.
This girl looks familiar; I feel like I've seen her somewhere before.
"Oh right, this is your sister Xinlan, you've met her before."
Zhou Ningyi, holding Mu Xiaocheng's hand, smiled kindly and spoke gently.
Mu Xiaocheng frowned. Zhou Xinlan?
Is that the young lady from the Zhou family?
A well-known socialite and powerful woman in the industry?
What is she doing here?
When Zhou Xinlan saw Mu Xiaocheng, she politely smiled and said, "Xiaocheng, it's been a long time."
"haven't seen you for a long time."
Mu Xiaocheng smiled and returned the same polite smile, neither humble nor arrogant.
She and Zhou Xinlan had little interaction since childhood.
Zhou Xinlan has been the Zhou family's precious daughter since childhood. It is said that she studied abroad for a doctorate in business management and a master's degree in economics. She has been smart and capable since childhood and has excellent grades.
He was eloquent and persuasive, and after returning to China, he thrived, managing a company at a young age and securing many large projects.
In this circle, everyone who mentions Zhou Xinlan will give her a thumbs up.
Of course, she was young, beautiful, and capable, so countless people pursued her.
Although Mu Xiaocheng was not bad either, and had good interpersonal relationships, she always felt insecure in front of Zhou Xinlan.
Perhaps her so-called confidence comes from...
Family background.
Zhou Xinlan had an incredibly happy family and was spoiled rotten; she was even called an illegitimate child by some.
In Zhou Xinlan's memory, Mu Xiaocheng can be summed up in just two words.
pretty.
The girl in front of her was two years younger than her, but she had been beautiful since she was a child.
She is popular and well-liked.
Sometimes, even if she gets into trouble, there's always someone who will help her sort it out.
She had never taken this seemingly immature girl seriously.
Until she met Ji Huaishen and learned that he had married her.
What skills does this girl in front of me have besides being pretty?
What qualifications does she have to marry Ji Huaishen?
However, no matter how unhappy Zhou Xinlan was, her good upbringing kept her expression unchanged.
She still maintained the air of a capable and elegant young lady from a prominent family.
Seeing the awkward atmosphere, Zhou Ningyi couldn't help but speak up, saying, "You two shouldn't just stand here like idiots. Let's go inside and talk. I made your favorite cake."
Zhou Ningyi said the last sentence to Mu Xiaocheng.
Mu Xiaocheng's eyebrows curved, and her eyes sparkled.
She hugged Zhou Ningyi's arm affectionately, saying, "Auntie is still the best."
Upon hearing this, Zhou Ningyi smiled broadly and poked her forehead with her index finger.
Zhou Xinlan walked behind them, as if she were a complete stranger.
Hearing their laughter, Zhou Xinlan lowered her eyes, her gaze darkening.
Once inside, Zhou Ningyi went to get a cake for Mu Xiaocheng, leaving Mu Xiaocheng and Zhou Xinlan in the living room.
Zhou Xinlan took a sip of tea with elegance and composure, and looked at Mu Xiaocheng, asking, "Is Mr. Ji easy to get along with?"
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