However, Chu Xia didn't appreciate his kindness and pouted, saying, "I'm afraid that's not the case, but rather that some people are deliberately not bringing us food!"
"What are you saying, Holy Maiden? Even if you don't trust others, you can't not trust me, can you? You can go out and ask around. Not to mention in Jingzhou, even in Anguo, my reputation is well-known. Why would I lie through my teeth?"
Jing Zhe patted his chest and assured him.
"real?"
I was somewhat skeptical in early summer.
"Of course it's true!"
Jing Zhe smiled and said, "No one will bring you food if you wait here until dark, since I gave the order. Come on, let's go out!"
The most urgent thing is to leave Wenxiangju and escape Zhang Xiaoyu's sight, and then find an opportunity to shake off Chuxia. When he's with Murong Xi, he can use some more tricks...
"Clang clang clang!"
Just as Jing Zhe was conjuring up his wonderful plans, there was a knock on the door.
The three looked at each other, seemingly wondering who was knocking on the door, since Jing Zhe had said that no one would be bringing food.
Who is it?
In early summer, I asked.
"Holy Maiden, it is I!"
Zhang Xiaoyu's light and cheerful voice drifted in.
"..."
When Chu Xia went to see Jing Zhe, Jing Zhe felt a little embarrassed and said with an awkward smile, "Well... I should have just come to say hello and see us off!"
I was still betting in my heart that it couldn't be such a coincidence that Zhang Xiaoyu just happened to come over at this time and then just happened to bring the food.
If it could happen just like that, he would be willing to be proven wrong!
The moment the door was opened, Jing Zhe's face darkened.
Because Zhang Xiaoyu, standing outside the door, was holding a food tray with some porridge, steamed buns, and other breakfast items on it.
Chu Xia glanced at the tray, then looked back at Jing Zhe, raising an eyebrow as if demanding an explanation from him.
"Your Majesty, Holy Maiden, Xiaoyu has prepared breakfast for you!"
Zhang Xiaoyu smiled, then glanced inside and exclaimed in surprise, "Oh, when did you arrive, young master?"
"Hehe, just arrived, just arrived!"
At this moment, Chu Xia crossed her arms and looked at Jing Zhe, saying, "President Jing, aren't you going to explain things to us? I've heard that President Jing has an excellent reputation in Anguo!"
"..."
Jing Zhe rubbed his nose and looked at Zhang Xiaoyu: "Xiaoyu, didn't I tell you you didn't need to bring breakfast today? I'll take the Empress and the Holy Maiden out to eat later!"
"Did the young master tell me?"
Zhang Xiaoyu countered with a question.
"I told him! I told Shi San to tell you—he must have forgotten, right? That kid, I'll deal with him when we get back!"
After answering his own question, Jing Zhe quickly added, "Xiao Yu, it's not your fault that you didn't know because he didn't tell you! Take this food and eat it; we're going out now!"
"oh…"
Zhang Xiaoyu gave a soft reply, but had no intention of leaving.
Murong Xi glanced thoughtfully at the four small bowls of porridge on Zhang Xiaoyu's tray.
"Wait a minute."
At this moment, she spoke up: "Since Miss Zhang has gone to such lengths to bring the food, let's finish eating before we go out! Oh, by the way, has Miss Zhang eaten yet? If not, how about we stay and eat together?"
"This...isn't this inappropriate?"
Despite saying it wasn't good, Zhang Xiaoyu had already taken a step forward and entered the room.
"If I stay here, it seems there won't be enough food... Oh dear! Look at my brain, how did I prepare four bowls of porridge? And I think I brought a bit too many steamed buns! But it's enough for four people!"
"..."
Listening to Zhang Xiaoyu talking to herself, Jing Zhe felt that it was quite like she had directed and acted in it herself.
Not only did he think so, but Murong Xi thought so too. She clearly saw that Jing Zhe had come, and she clearly wanted to stay and have dinner together, so she deliberately came in at this time and deliberately prepared enough food for four people. As for the reason, it must be because she was looking at him!
Since you're willing to watch, then watch!
How long can you stay at Wenxiangju? After we finish eating, let's go to the newspaper office and see if you can keep watching!
Murong Xi was thinking about competing with Zhang Xiaoyu.
So the four of them stayed in Murong Xi's room for dinner. The atmosphere was so strange that Jing Zhe wanted to run away. After finally finishing their meal, Jing Zhe quickly led Murong Xi out of Wenxiangju, saying that they wouldn't learn anything if they went too late.
But to Jing Zhe's surprise, Zhang Xiaoyu, just like Zhu Xinning in the morning, did not stop him at all, or even say a word. Only then did Jing Zhe realize that something was wrong.
Without a doubt, from the moment Zhang Xiaoyu brought the tray into the room to deliver the food until the end of the meal, it was all a performance orchestrated by her. Her purpose was to keep an eye on Jing Zhe, and her intention to monitor him was blatantly obvious.
But after leaving Wenxiangju, Zhang Xiaoyu seemed to have stopped caring, which was a stark contrast to her previous behavior. When Jing Zhe thought about how Zhu Xinning was equally "trusting" him, he was full of doubts, but he couldn't figure out why.
They won't come with us, and once they get to the newspaper office, they definitely won't be able to take care of themselves anymore, right?
Did someone at the newspaper tip them off?
Jing Zhe shook his head, thinking it was impossible. Although Zhu Xinning had been appearing at the newspaper office during his absence, he could still trust the loyalty of the other members!
With questions in mind, Jing Zhe, Murong Xi, and Chu Xia walked along the bustling streets of Jingzhou City.
"That Miss Zhang, she seems to be keeping a close eye on you!"
Murong Xi suddenly spoke up.
"Uh... no, it was just a coincidence that we ate together. Besides, you were the one who asked her to stay!"
Jing Zhe retorted illogically.
"A coincidence? Heh, do you believe that? I certainly don't."
"I don't believe it either!"
Chu Xia chimed in, not forgetting to curl her lip in mockery, "She has to be watched even while she eats, how insecure must she be!"
"Don't talk nonsense, it's just a coincidence!"
Jing Zhe immediately retorted, "If it were really as you say, why didn't she say anything when we came out together? And why was she so happy to see us off? It shows that she didn't have such intentions at all!"
"..."
Chu Xia opened her mouth, but didn't say anything, because Jing Zhe was right. If Zhang Xiaoyu was really that worried, how long could she watch him while he ate? Watching him at the newspaper office was the only way she could truly see him!
But she didn't say anything, seemingly unconcerned, which was very strange...
So the three of them strolled around and slowly made their way into the newspaper office. When they arrived and went up to the second floor, Jing Zhe finally understood why Zhu Xinning and Zhang Xiaoyu had let him bring Murong Xi to the newspaper office so confidently!
"Young master, you've arrived!"
Wearing a light pink chiffon dress and light makeup, Yu Xiangrong, who looked like a fairy descending to earth, was sitting in a room on the second floor. When she saw Jing Zhe and the others push the door open and enter, she stood up and smiled sweetly.
"..."
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