Chapter 134 You can't have your cake and eat it too
After today's conversation, Zhong Jinghao's understanding of Zhong Nianyao had almost completely changed. If they really had to fight, he wasn't sure if he could win.
Although the huge fortune left by his uncle was very tempting, it was still not enough compared to the Zhong family's assets. So he knew very well what he had to choose.
"Very good." Zhong Nianyao nodded with satisfaction. "I'm very happy about the consensus we've reached. I also hope that my eldest cousin will remember the promise he made. That way, I think we can still live in peace."
"Of course." Zhong Jinghao smiled and nodded, acting like a good brother. "Even though we're cousins, we're still related by blood. You're also my sister. Naturally, we can get along peacefully."
"Brother, it's getting late. I'll go back to my room and rest." Zhong Nianyao stood up and said with a smile, "You should rest early too! Thinking too much is not good for your health!"
Zhong Jinghao's expression did not change, but he did not say anything else.
Zhong Nianyao stood up and prepared to leave, but before she left, as if she had thought of something, she looked at Zhong Jinghao and spoke again, "Cousin, considering what you just said about our relationship as siblings, let me give you a reminder!"
"You can't have your cake and eat it too. Think clearly about what you want. Often, choices are made in a split second, and there's no chance to start over."
After saying that, Zhong Nian Yao turned around and left.
She was willing to give this warning because she had noticed that Zhong Jinghao's love life had recently begun to change. However, the girl he was destined to be with was completely different from his ideal partner. At the very least, their family backgrounds were definitely not compatible.
If Zhong Jinghao chooses to be with that girl, their road will be extremely difficult. However, as long as the two are willing to work together, their marriage will be happy in the future, with loving husband and wife and children around them.
Of course, if he missed this girl, Zhong Jinghao would have gotten married in the future. However, the relationship between the couple was cold, and the future marriage was stagnant. However, because of the marriage, he took over the Zhong family more smoothly.
There are gains and losses, that's how life is, how can you have the best of both worlds?
Zhong Jinghao, who was left alone in the living room, couldn't help but frown after hearing Zhong Nianyao's last reminder. He didn't understand what it meant, shook his head, and stopped thinking about it.
Time passed peacefully. Within two days, Zhong Minghao announced that Zheng Siling was pregnant. At the same time, Zhong Mengfan was also sent abroad for further studies for a year.
Everyone in the family knew what was going on, so no one was so tactless as to ask questions.
Because of this incident, the first wife's family fell completely silent. As for the second wife, Li Yiqiu had been bedridden, recovering from her miscarriage, and Zhong Mingyu had no time to do anything.
For a time, the Zhong family was truly unprecedentedly peaceful.
Zhong Nianyao didn't really feel anything about it. Normally, she rarely stayed at home, and even when she did, she was usually alone, so she really didn't feel anything.
However, while the Zhong family had calmed down, the school was experiencing a particularly lively event. The president of the Calligraphy and Painting Association, Xue Zhi, was about to arrive at their school to personally hand over the first-place award to Shen Yixue. Furthermore, it was rumored that the president of the Calligraphy and Painting Association was interested in accepting Shen Yixue as his disciple.
This matter was widely circulated in the school, and almost everyone was talking about it.
You know, even internationally, President Xue holds a very high reputation. He only accepted two disciples in his lifetime, one of whom is now an internationally renowned artist, truly surpassing his teacher. Although this disciple's achievements far surpass those of President Xue, he still holds his teacher in high esteem.
As for the other one, he is also a famous calligrapher in the country. Although his achievements are not as good as the eldest disciple, he is said to be a direct descendant of a large family in the imperial capital.
If I could become President Xue's disciple, I would immediately have three backers, and my future achievements could be imagined.
Although those daughters of wealthy families did not care about such opportunities, there were still some daughters of wealthy families and some other special recruits who were very envious of Shen Yixue.
Shen Yixue has been in high spirits these days.
Although she kept saying that these were just rumors and that President Xue had no intention of accepting her as a disciple, she had already decided in her heart that President Xue's visit was for her.
If not, then there is no need for President Xue to come in person. He can just send someone to deliver the reward.
When she thought of this, Shen Yixue couldn't help but feel excited. Once she became President Xue's disciple, she would have a ticket to enter the wealthy family.
By then, those wealthy families would no longer look at her humble background, but at President Xue and the Calligraphy and Painting Association behind her.
Zhong Nianyao was walking along the path to the school when she heard a lot of people discussing this matter. She still had a lazy and nonchalant smile on her face, as if she didn't take these rumors to heart.
Zhao Xuanlang, standing by, kept complaining, "Isn't it just a competition where they won first place? What's there to discuss? These people are just too bored!"
“What’s important is not the first place, but President Xue accepting him as a disciple.” Zhong Nianyao said, “If Shen Yixue becomes President Xue’s apprentice, then her worth will change dramatically!”
Zhao Xuanlang scratched his hair, and finally couldn't help but admit, "Boss, although I don't want to admit it, I have also seen Shen Yixue's award-winning work. That painting really has a power to shock people's hearts. Seeing such a painting, people can't help but sigh at the vastness and splendor of China. But——"
“I don’t know why, but I always feel that with Shen Yixue’s knowledge, she can’t draw such a grand painting.”
"I'm probably overthinking this!"
Shen Yixue was not a rich lady, and her family was just an ordinary family. It was impossible for her to find someone to write for her. Moreover, Shen Yixue was indeed a bit talented in painting, otherwise she would not have been specially recruited by the school.
"Haha, you're not stupid." Zhong Nianyao raised her lips into a sarcastic smile.
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