"Ms. Zhang is too modest."
Zhou Ziqiong waved her hand and said earnestly, "But I still want to thank Miss Zhang for having your husband pick up my lantern, which saved Ziqiong from losing face. Thank you, Miss Zhang!"
As she spoke, Zhou Ziqiong bowed deeply to Zhang Xiaoyu.
"Miss Zhou, this is absolutely unacceptable..."
Zhang Xiaoyu quickly came over to help her up, and then said, "Miss Zhou, as a fellow woman, and you are my role model, Xiaoyu naturally doesn't want to see Miss Zhou being laughed at."
Zhang Xiaoyu's words were equally sincere. After listening, Zhou Ziqiong was somewhat dazed. As a woman who was known as the number one businesswoman in Anguo, she was also unconvinced when Jing Zhe said that someone was more capable than her, and she gradually developed a lot of hostility towards the name Zhang Xiaoyu.
But now that the two have met for the first time, she can no longer feel any hostility towards Zhang Xiaoyu; on the contrary, she feels quite fond of her.
Perhaps, deep down, she is just like her – a woman who is self-reliant yet unpretentious!
"Thank you for the compliment, Ms. Zhang!"
Zhou Ziqiong bowed in greeting and said with a smile, "However, not every woman can be as magnanimous as Miss Zhang. If an ordinary woman's husband were as handsome and refined as you, she certainly wouldn't let him pick up my lantern!"
Although Miss Zhang is not particular about details, Ziqiong still wants to tell her that the note she put in the lantern was not, like other women, a request for a husband, but rather a token of her longing for her younger brother.
Ziqiong was also worried that Miss Zhang and your husband might have a falling out because of this matter, and that would be my fault. So I told you the truth. If Miss Zhang still doesn't believe me, she can ask him.
As he spoke, he looked at Jing Zhe.
After listening to Zhou Ziqiong's explanation, Zhang Xiaoyu had a better impression of her. When they came out this time, Zhu Xinning and Su Mochen had repeatedly told her that Jing Zhe could find women outside, but the women he found must not be casual, so they asked her to be the one to vet them.
Zhou Ziqiong undoubtedly passed her test.
That's why Zhang Xiaoyu took the initiative to let Jing Zhe pick up the lanterns.
After listening, Jing Zhe took out the note.
"May we all live long and share the beauty of the moon, though separated by a thousand miles. Miss Zhou is right. Although the note on the lantern does not conform to the original meaning of the Lantern Festival, it must have another meaning for Miss Zhou."
Zhou Ziqiong nodded, seemingly lost in thought about something troubling her, and sighed softly without saying a word.
Everyone has secrets, and Jing Zhe wasn't familiar with her, so he naturally had no intention of asking.
At this moment, Zhang Xiaoyu, who was standing to the side, smiled and said, "Miss Zhou is overthinking it. Actually, Xiaoyu doesn't care."
"not give a damn about?"
Women are often jealous, and Zhou Ziqiong, being a woman herself, understood this principle, which is why she was somewhat surprised by Zhang Xiaoyu's attitude.
"No, no, that's not what I meant."
Zhang Xiaoyu waved her hand and smiled, "What I mean is, I don't care about a girl as good as Miss Zhou."
"..."
Upon hearing this, both Jing Zhe and Zhou Ziqiong were caught off guard and made a huge fuss. Anyone who wasn't stupid could understand Zhang Xiaoyu's meaning: she was agreeing to Zhou Ziqiong's relationship with Jing Zhe.
Jing Zhe was somewhat convinced. His own woman was really something, even online, trying to set him up for an affair.
All I can say is...it's wonderful!
At this moment, Zhang Xiaoyu laughed again: "Besides, even if I cared, it wouldn't be my place to worry about it!"
"It's not your turn?"
Zhou Ziqiong was taken aback. "Aren't you...his wife?"
"One of them."
"One of them?"
This time, not only Zhou Ziqiong, but even her maid Huaqin was astonished.
Zhang Xiaoyu nodded with a smile: "Yes, my husband is such an outstanding man, how could he only have me?"
"..."
Zhou Ziqiong was stunned for a moment. As for Jing Zhe, apart from thinking that he was particularly good-looking, she didn't know anything else about him.
However, she had heard that in polygamous families, the wives were not on good terms with each other, but Zhang Xiaoyu did not seem to be like that.
So he said, "Miss Zhang...you're right...but Miss Zhang must be this young master's most prized wife, right?"
"No, my husband is very proud of the other sisters, isn't that right, my husband?"
Jing Zhe nodded: "Yes, the pride of treating everyone equally."
"..."
"that…"
Zhou Ziqiong felt that the conversation was going beyond her comprehension and she was at a loss for words.
At this moment, Huaqin came to her rescue: "Miss, the Lantern Festival Poetry Gathering is about to begin. Let's hurry over, or we'll be late!"
"Huaqin is right!"
Zhou Ziqiong turned to the two of them and said, "Miss Zhang, thank you again for what you did earlier. I have other matters to attend to, so I will not keep you company any longer."
After saying that, she lifted her slightly long skirt and quickly left.
Watching her retreating figure, which clearly seemed to be fleeing in panic, Jing Zhe smiled and said to Zhang Xiaoyu, "Xiaoyu, why did you say so much to her? Do you really think your husband is interested in her? Do you think I'm that kind of person?"
Zhang Xiaoyu glanced at Jing Zhe and laughed.
"Hey, what's with that look? Do you really think I'm that kind of person? If you hadn't asked, I wouldn't have even picked up the lanterns!"
Jing Zhe pretended to be angry.
"Yes, yes, my husband isn't that kind of person. It was Xiaoyu who made the decision on her own!"
Zhang Xiaoyu took Jing Zhe's arm and then smiled, "But husband, don't you think that this Miss Zhou is not only beautiful, but also has a very kind face? Although it is the first time I have met her, I feel very close to her and unconsciously want to get closer to her."
"..."
Jing Zhe remained silent. He did indeed find Zhou Ziqiong's face familiar; after all, he tended to find any attractive woman to be familiar...
"In addition, Miss Zhou is a business prodigy, smart and quick-witted. Wouldn't it be better if you also recruited her into the Jing family? In the future, the newspaper, Wenxiangju and winery will become bigger and bigger, and Xiaoyu always feels that she is struggling. If this Miss Zhou can help me, Xiaoyu will not only be able to relax, but your ideas will also be easier to realize!"
After hearing this, Jing Zhe was somewhat impressed by Zhang Xiaoyu.
She not only sought out women for herself, but also considered all aspects of their qualities. They had to be beautiful, capable, and helpful to her career.
"Moreover, after hearing Miss Zhou recount her first encounter with you, and then today's chance meeting, the lantern floated right at your feet. Once could be a coincidence, but twice in a row, isn't that fate?"
"It seems...that's how it is..."
Jing Zhe said with a bitter expression.
"However, the most important thing tonight is the poetry gathering, so let's hurry over there. We can talk about the rest later!"
"Um."
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