Chapter 187 Nanzi's Persuasion
Chapter 187 Nanzi's Persuasion
Chapter 187 Nanzi's Persuasion
"Here, here!!"
When Nanzi saw Zhou Ran appear at the coffee shop, she waved and beckoned him over.
Zhou Ran saw a smile on Nan Zi's face. Sunlight shone through his back, and the light was enhanced by the refraction of the glass and the mist.
A seven-colored halo formed, enveloping him entirely within it.
The people in the coffee shop, hearing the shouts and the sound of the door opening, looked towards the entrance.
And there it was, such a beautiful scene.
He looked like a protagonist straight out of an idol drama, enhanced by special effects; he stood there radiant and breathtakingly beautiful.
There was a moment of silence in the coffee shop because of Zhou Ran's stunning beauty.
Until Zhou Ran's voice broke the silence.
"Cough cough, what kind of water is this? Why does it smell so strong! Could you please stop spraying it?"
The waiter, recovering from his initial amazement, quickly stopped serving and bowed apologetically.
"I'm so sorry, I didn't notice. This is clean water, the kind we use to water the plants. I'm really sorry, could you wipe it clean?"
The waiter apologized while hurriedly pulling out a tissue from the side and handing it to Zhou Ran.
Zhou Ran took it and wiped the water vapor from his face. He was truly exasperated; his day had been unlucky ever since he left the house.
I put on my shoes and a pebble in one of them irritated my foot. I changed into another pair and went out. Just as I got to the door, I bumped into the workers carrying flowers and plants. I wasn't hurt, but I spilled dirt all over my pants.
Zhou Ran went back to change her pants in a huff, then took the family car over. Along the way, they encountered cats and dogs, and the car swayed like a rocking horse, braking frequently.
Even Zhou Ran, who wasn't prone to motion sickness, got carsick from the swaying motion.
Finally, his car broke down halfway. He managed to hail a taxi, but someone else took it. After waiting for ages, he finally got a ride and arrived at the coffee shop.
As soon as I entered, a waiter sprayed water all over my face.
Zhou Ran suppressed his temper, managing not to lash out at the waiter. He wasn't stupid; there was no such thing as a coincidence. Everything had gone wrong the whole time he was out.
All the coincidences were premeditated.
He gripped his phone tightly, waiting for him to return so he could give that petty man, Xia Chengqian, a proper welcome.
Wasn't it just that I snatched his phone yesterday and deleted that photo of evidence? As for tripping him up today, making sure nothing went smoothly for him, deliberately causing him trouble and preventing him from coming to the date?
Zhou Ran felt annoyed, but he didn't show it on his face. He remained the same gentle and adorable person. He pulled out a chair and sat down opposite Nan Zi.
"Didn't you say Xiao Yao wouldn't come? Why haven't I seen her?"
"She came, but had to leave early because of something urgent. What would you like to drink?"
Zhou Ran nodded, "A glass of juice will do!"
"good."
When the waiter heard that she was going to prepare, Nanzi smiled mischievously.
"You come to a coffee shop for juice, why not try the coffee? Their lattes are really good."
Zhou Ran smiled and said, "No, I can't stand anything bitter."
"That's true. You grew up in a sweet environment and were definitely well taken care of. It's normal that you can't stand any hardship after eating so much sugar."
Zhou Ran smiled but didn't say anything, nor did she refute Nan Zi's words.
Whether it was him in his past life or Zhou Ran in this life, they had both suffered a lot. They were not privileged and well taken care of from a young age.
Some people don't like hardship, perhaps not because they grew up in a privileged environment, but because they have experienced hardship since childhood. Having endured so much hardship, they naturally lose their appetite for it.
Nan Zi was so absorbed in her own emotions that she didn't notice that Zhou Ran's smile was too superficial.
She's so confused. Isn't she good enough? Why doesn't Zhou Ran like her? Why would she prefer a lousy man instead of him?
"Do you like that man from that day? What's your relationship with him? Do you like him?"
Nanzi couldn't help but ask the question aloud. These thoughts had been tormenting her for the past few days, making it difficult for her to sleep at night.
Nanzi contacted Zhou Ran multiple times, but Zhou Ran never replied, making Nanzi even more anxious.
That day, she saw them so intimately, Zhou Ran hugging his neck, trusting that man wholeheartedly, that man so domineering and forceful.
Their relationship must be more than just casual; they're as intimate as a couple.
Once the thought popped into my head, I couldn't stop it.
Using the resources at hand, Nanzi searched for information about Zhou Chao and discovered that Zhou Chao was actually the young president of the Zhou Group, and was hailed as a business genius.
The original wording is as follows:
Mr. Zhou is a shining star in the business world.
They achieved brilliance through keen insight and exceptional wisdom.
He possesses keen insight, capable of discerning subtle market changes and seizing business opportunities. He is innovative, daring to break with tradition and explore new fields.
He is a perfect decision-maker and a benchmark in the industry.
They used the most effusive praise, extolling the Zhou Dynasty as unparalleled in heaven and earth.
Looking at the data and thinking of that face, Nanzi found it hard to believe that the person was actually sixteen years old.
Some people are so outstanding that they make us feel ashamed of ourselves.
She is good-looking, rich, capable, and morally upright.
Nanzi wanted to find some flaws or negative news about President Zhou to attack Zhou Chao. But damn it, she found nothing.
Based solely on his clean romantic history and his attitude towards Zhou Ran, it can be concluded that this person has a questionable sexual orientation and likes men.
She had to warn Zhou Ran to be careful of this person, that Zhou Chao had ulterior motives towards him, just like that disgusting Guan Yi, who was coveting him.
Zhou Ran continued to smile, but her tone was anything but polite.
"This is my own business, what's it to you?"
Zhou Ran really wanted to retort to her, asking what right she had to interfere in his affairs, but that would be too out of character. He had waited so long, and he couldn't let it all go to waste because of one sentence.
“I’m worried about you! That Zhou Chao is just as ill-intentioned as Guan Yi, they…”
Nanzi couldn't bring herself to say it, not wanting to offend Zhou Ran's ears, but worried that Zhou Ran wouldn't believe her.
How are they?
"I'm really doing this for your own good. They all like men; they're perverts. They're getting close to you because they want your looks. They have bad intentions. Be careful of them and stay away from them!"
Nanzi was both annoyed and relieved that she had finally said it.
Regardless, she was doing it all for Zhou Ran's own good, to prevent him from being fooled and deceived, losing his body, his heart, and his money.
"Hehe, what if I also like men?"
Zhou Ran thought Nan Zi had seen him with Xia Chenggan, but now it seems she misunderstood his relationship with Zhou Chao. She must have seen something that day.
"What? You like men? How is that possible? You've definitely been brainwashed. What did Zhou Chao do to you? Did he threaten you with his position?"
Thinking of this possibility, Nanzi rushed over and tried to grab Zhou Ran's hand.
Zhou Ran quickly removed her hand, avoiding her grasp.
"No, he didn't threaten me. On the contrary, he saved me that day. Guan Yi took me to a private room, wanting me to accompany him for drinks. He was the one who saved me!"
Zhou Ran was telling the truth, but she had hidden some information, enough to fool Nan Zi.
“I knew he had bad intentions. I went there that day too, but I was stopped by security and couldn’t get up. I saw you being carried out by Zhou Chao. You were dazed and confused. Zhou Chao had his bodyguards kick me out.”
"Zhou Ran, you have to believe me. Zhou Chao is definitely up to no good. This 'hero saves the beauty' act might just be a staged performance to gain your trust. You can't fall for his tricks!"
Zhou Ran continued to smile, "I believe Zhou Chao wouldn't harm me, so don't worry, I won't suffer any losses!"
Even if the Zhou Dynasty had eight hundred times the courage, they wouldn't dare do anything to him! As for being deceived? That's out of the question.
They are blood brothers. Although Zhou Chao is a bit abnormal, he is not that abnormal. Besides, that idiot Zhou Chao doesn't like men.
Even if Zhou Chao were truly a monster, he wouldn't dare risk his life to covet him, unless Zhou Chao didn't care about his life and was looking for death.
If he had even the slightest thought, he could have crippled the Zhou Dynasty without Xia Chengqian lifting a finger, making him wish he were dead.
Zhou Chao, who worked as a high-ranking servant in the office, sneezed twice.
"Someone must be talking about me. I wonder what the mystery gift is?"
As soon as Wenzhou entered, he heard Zhou Chao muttering something. He blinked and realized that it was no wonder President Zhou had come so early today instead of resting at home; someone had brought him a gift.
That new wife is truly shrewd; she has the lovestruck CEO completely under her thumb. Their CEO has seen it all, yet he's been talking about a gift for so long, his face full of anticipation.
"Will anything be delivered today?"
"No."
Wen Zhou shook his head. Their CEO was hopeless; he'd already asked the question twenty-third time.
"Mr. Zhou, if anything comes over, I will definitely deliver it to you as soon as possible."
"Okay, keep an eye on things."
"Okay, Mr. Zhou."
Wen Zhou shook his head and continued working; his assistant was extremely busy.
Zhou Ran sneezed violently in the coffee shop.
Are you alright? Do you have a cold?
Nanzi handed her a tissue with concern, feeling anxious. This person was really blinded by love; how could she be so foolish as to trust a man?
Zhou Chao doesn't seem like the type to be faithful to one person. Rich men are often cunning, and Zhou Ran, being so naive, has no chance against him.
But Nanzi also knew that if she continued to persuade Zhou Ran, Zhou Ran would probably get angry and leave, so she had to find other ways to help Zhou Ran.
"It's okay, I just got a little wet. Don't worry, I'll be fine. I'm a grown man, I won't let myself be bullied. Thank you, Nanzi, for caring about me so much."
"Isn't this what I should do as a friend? I'm going to the restroom, let's go look around somewhere else!"
"Okay, go ahead, I'll wait for you!"
Zhou Ran smiled and agreed. The waiter brought over the juice he ordered. Zhou Ran stirred the straw but didn't drink a drop. He lowered his eyes and stared at the juice swirling in the glass.
Nanzi! I hope you won't let me down!
"Let's go for a walk!"
Nanzi returned quickly. She didn't say anything more to comfort Zhou Ran, but urged her to leave together.
Zhou Ran smiled and walked with him.
They left the coffee shop laughing, like ordinary friends. Author's note: Thank you to my mentor 9492239 (9492239) for your support! For more exciting content, please leave a message for this book on Liancheng Reading.
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