Chapter 128 Yao Yao, Don't Think So Badly of Me
The invitation Zhou Huaiyan handed over was clearly for a music exchange event hosted by the world-renowned piano master, Mrs. Rong Yue.
Madam Rongyue has always been a towering figure in the piano world, almost on par with Maestro Rieslia, whom Jiang Xingyao admires.
Those who could enter her exchange meeting were definitely important figures in the music industry. Without Zhou Huaiyan's invitation, not only Jiang Xingyao, but even Shen Ying or Shen Ying's teacher would not be qualified to enter.
For Zhou Huaiyan, the invitation was insignificant, but for Jiang Xingyao, it was a tremendous opportunity that money couldn't buy.
This time, Jiang Xingyao did not delay again, and she thanked Zhou Huaiyan once more.
Zhou Huaiyan said, "Yaoyao, there's something I need to remind you. Madam Rongyue has an eccentric personality and only deals with single women. Even if you have an invitation, you'll probably still have to go through some checks when you get in. If you can accept that, then go."
If you can't accept it, then forget it.
Jiang Xingyao had probably heard some rumors about this piano luminary, that she was betrayed when she was young and had been hostile to men ever since.
Aside from necessary work-related interactions, she rarely speaks a word to men, and all her friends and assistants are single women.
It is said that her hatred of men reached an appalling level.
Because of her eccentric personality, even though she became famous earlier, her international reputation is not as widespread as that of Rieslia.
Jiang Xingyao wrote down all of Zhou Huaiyan's reminders.
Zhou Keyuan stayed for lunch at the Zhou family home. Jiang Xingyao came to see Zhou Keyuan every week anyway, and since she was already there, she figured it wouldn't hurt to stay a little longer, so she didn't refuse.
Zhou Keyuan was as happy as a child. During the meal, he started asking Jiang Xingyao about Xinxin's situation again and insisted on asking Jiang Xingyao to go buy Xinxin a gift again.
Zhou Huaiyan explained from the side: "Over the years, Uncle has collected all the new seasonal products from various brands every month. There are so many of them that they can't all be stored in the old house. A couple of years ago, I even had someone buy the house next door specifically to store these things for Uncle."
If I still can't find Aunt Xinxin, I'm afraid I'll have to buy another house next year.
Zhou Huaiyan sighed, his tone revealing a deep sense of helplessness.
Jiang Xingyao could vaguely sense that Zhou Huaiyan was testing her, so she casually replied with a couple of words and brushed the topic off.
Before the meal was finished, the Zhou family's butler came in and said, "Mr. Zhou, the person in charge of Jin's Group has arrived and says they want to see you."
Zhou Huaiyan chuckled lightly: "He doesn't want to see me at all. Coming here at this hour, he clearly has ulterior motives."
Jiang Xingyao also knew that it was probably because she hadn't come out for too long after entering the Zhou family that Jin Qingyu couldn't sit still anymore.
After all, he always liked to keep an eye on her, and her movements could not escape his notice.
With a hint of intense annoyance in her eyes, Jiang Xingyao said, "Brother Huaiyan, let's call it a day. I'll head out first; I have something to discuss with him."
Zhou Huaiyan readily agreed, but Zhou Keyuan was somewhat unhappy and wanted to persuade Jiang Xingyao to stay, but Zhou Huaiyan stopped him.
Outside the Zhou family mansion, a black Rolls-Royce was parked at the entrance. Jin Qingyu leaned against the car, a cigarette between his fingers. The light of the lighter lit up and went out, but he didn't light the cigarette.
When Jiang Xingyao came out, she saw him looking so calm and collected, as if he was certain she would come.
As Jiang Xingyao approached, Jin Qingyu casually put away his lighter and cigarette, then opened the passenger door: "Where to? I'll give you a ride."
Jiang Xingyao didn't argue with him this time; she simply got into the car and said, "Civil Affairs Bureau."
Jin Qingyu tightened his grip on the steering wheel. Before Jiang Xingyao could explain, he already knew what was going on and asked directly, "Are you still doubting the authenticity of the divorce certificate?"
"Is it not allowed?" Jiang Xingyao asked.
Even though Zhou Huaiyan didn't say it explicitly today, Jiang Xingyao could sense that he was reminding her to check her divorce certificate.
Having learned of Madam Rongyue's eccentricities, Jiang Xingyao was also aware of them. She had to be cautious about matters of principle, especially the divorce certificate, which she needed to verify carefully.
Being able to attend Madam Rongyue's concert is something most people in this circle would kill for, and it also means that she will have opportunities to come.
Jiang Xingyao absolutely could not miss this opportunity.
She currently only has a small amount of fame from winning that piano competition, and she's still at the bottom of the industry. If she wants to gain a foothold more quickly, Mrs. Rongyue's concert is a great opportunity.
Jin Qingyu said, "You really don't trust me?"
“Do you have anything trustworthy about you, Jin Qingyu? Either take me to the Civil Affairs Bureau, or drop me off and I’ll just leave,” Jiang Xingyao said.
Jin Qingyu laughed and said, "Yaoyao, you really are a naive young lady. The system of the Civil Affairs Bureau in Hong Kong is different from that in the mainland. You won't be able to find anything if you go to the Civil Affairs Bureau."
“Then let’s go to the airport,” Jiang Xingyao said.
The concert is tomorrow night. She just needs to choose the earliest flight, fly to the mainland to check it out, and then rush back. She'll have enough time.
Jin Qingyu looked at Jiang Xingyao's cold and hard profile. He didn't say anything, but simply turned the steering wheel.
The car stopped quickly, but not at the airport; it stopped at the police station.
He opened the car door and gestured for Jiang Xingyao to get out. Jiang Xingyao looked at him with suspicion: "Why did you bring me here? If the Civil Affairs Bureau can't check, do you think you can check here?"
Jin Qingyu said, "Yes."
He said to Jiang Xingyao with complete certainty, "Please."
Jiang Xingyao reluctantly followed Jin Qingyu inside. It was just past lunchtime, and not everyone from the station had arrived yet; only two young police officers were on duty.
Jin Qingyu relayed Jiang Xingyao's request, his face full of innocence: "Who would forge a divorce certificate? I've told her so many times, but she just won't believe me. Could you please help me check and see my ex-wife's marital status?"
After fiddling with the computer for a while, he quickly looked up at Jiang Xingyao and said, "Ms. Jiang, your marital status does indeed show that you are divorced."
The computer screen was turned around to face Jiang Xingyao, and she could see the marital status column in the spreadsheet, which clearly stated that she was divorced.
As a huge weight was lifted from her heart, Jiang Xingyao also felt something was amiss.
Since the civil affairs bureau in Hong Kong is not interconnected with the mainland, why is the police station...?
Just as Jiang Xingyao was about to ask, the young policeman who had helped her check her status earlier muttered, "If we hadn't just updated the system last month, we really wouldn't have been able to help you with this."
The doubts in her heart dissipated once again. Jiang Xingyao and Jin Qingyu came out of the police station together. Jin Qingyu said, "Do you believe me now? Yaoyao, I wouldn't stoop to tampering with something like this. After all, I can't hide it forever, there's no need for that, don't you think?"
Jiang Xingyao already knew what she wanted to know. She ignored Jin Qingyu's words and turned to leave, but Jin Qingyu stopped her again: "Yaoyao, you wronged me for so long just because of a few words from Jin Yanzhou. Shouldn't you treat me to a meal to express your apology?"
"Stop pretending to be wronged in front of me, Jin Qingyu. If you've always been upright and honest, no matter what bad things others say about you to me, I won't doubt you at all, understand?" Jiang Xingyao said.
“But you have indeed wronged me,” Jin Qingyu added.
He reached out and blocked Jiang Xingyao's way, as if to say that he would step aside if Jiang Xingyao didn't invite him to dinner.
A hint of annoyance flashed across Jiang Xingyao's brows. She glanced around and saw a wonton stall by the roadside. She said, "You want to eat? Let's go."
When Jin Qingyu sat down at the roadside stall, he still had obvious surprise on his face.
He looked at Jiang Xingyao in front of him. The woman's posture was excessively elegant, with her long, swan-like neck straight and proud. Her temperament was completely out of place at a roadside stall.
At least in Jin Qingyu's mind, a pampered young lady like Jiang Xingyao, who never lifts a finger, could never be associated with a roadside stall.
But she's still sitting here, just so he can finish eating quickly and leave as soon as possible.
A hint of dissatisfaction flashed in the depths of his eyes as Jin Qingyu said, "Yaoyao, can't you even be bothered to deal with me?"
"Since President Jin knows it's just a formality, why bother coming here to beg? Don't you feel ashamed?" Jiang Xingyao said sarcastically.
Jin Qingyu looked embarrassed, and quickly said, "What does face matter in front of Yao Yao?"
We've finally managed to sit down at a table, shall we have a chat?
Jin Qingyu stared into Jiang Xingyao's eyes, thinking that Jiang Xingyao would refuse.
But not this time.
Jiang Xingyao said, "Okay, Jin Qingyu, let me confirm one more time, is this divorce certificate real or fake?"
I hope you're not lying to me; this is very important to me.
"How important is it? Prove that you've truly broken away from me?" Jin Qingyu asked.
A steaming bowl of wontons was placed on the table. He stirred it casually while asking a question.
Jiang Xingyao's expression became much more serious: "I don't want to joke with you. This concerns my job. Jin Qingyu, look me in the eye and tell me, is this divorce certificate real or fake?"
Jiang Xingyao's overly serious voice made Jin Qingyu pause slightly in his actions. He quickly lifted his eyelids and looked at Jiang Xingyao: "Miss Jiang, Yaoyao, you say you don't believe me, but I've already checked the system with you. What more proof do you want me to give?"
"So it's true, right?" Jiang Xingyao asked again.
“How could something like this be fake?” Jin Qingyu said.
A fleeting hesitation crossed his eyes, but he quickly suppressed it, remaining absolutely certain: "You know that Grandpa forced me to get this certificate, and he was the one who arranged the relationship. How could I forge it? Yao Yao, don't think so badly of your husband."
“It’s my ex-husband,” Jiang Xingyao corrected. She added, “Jin Qingyu, this concerns my career and is really important to me. I hope you’re not lying to me.”
Jin Qingyu tightened his grip on the spoon, and his pupils flickered slightly.
The word "career" that Jiang Xingyao mentioned made him hesitate for a moment, but he quickly suppressed it.
No matter what kind of career you have, being divorced shouldn't be a better thing than being married.
Jiang Xingyao's eagerness to finalize the divorce certificate might be because she wants to attend some kind of social event.
It's only on occasions like these that one becomes particularly concerned about whether they are single or not.
He said, "Don't you believe me? Don't you believe the police system? I've already said it, it's true."
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