Chapter 27 More than becoming their wife, Zhu Xi wanted to be…
And what about him?
What are they doing that requires this data from 2,000 people?
Chu Jue observed the mental state of the three members of the Gongrong Group, and it seemed that they were all in good condition.
Of course, if there really were a problem, Liangqian would never have allowed them to appear in front of everyone.
But he must have something he needs them to do.
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[Preset coordinates reached, current location: Central District A1 Street - Welcome Area]
Please wait for the hatch to fully open.
The hovercar's announcement sounded, and the group arrived at their destination.
A giant advertising screen outside the window was playing an interview; the interviewee was also an organizer who had come to participate in the exchange meeting.
With barely concealed excitement, they spoke of how much they cherished the opportunity the central district had given them.
The central area beneath our feet symbolizes wealth and prosperity. The invitation, like a key that transcends social classes, attracts organizations of all sizes, who flock to it.
"Get off the bus," Zhu Xi called out.
The conversation in the car changed the atmosphere between the two groups, with Xiaomi's attitude being the most obvious; she had already stepped aside to draw a clear line.
Cookie was rather composed, but she was embarrassed to be sandwiched between Little Mi and Group 111.
However, Zhu Xi still had a good impression of Group 111, and even became more curious about Chu Jue.
If Xiao Mi was highly recommended by the team leader, Zhu Xi thought, then she might be a bit more enthusiastic about Chu Jue.
She already had a good impression of Chu Jue before she even met him.
Zhu Xi watched the discussions on the forum and was incredulous when she learned that Chu Jue had killed Zhan Ji.
Did Zhanji die just like that?
...And what about her?
At that moment, Zhu Xi realized that the problem that had troubled her for many years seemed to be being resolved.
From birth, she was her father's most beloved youngest daughter, easily earning the envy of the girls around her.
They envied the status and background represented by her surname, and they envied that she had no worries about her future, as her father would choose the best and most suitable marriage for her.
When she grew up, her father began to ask her about her thoughts on this matter. Zhu Xi always felt that she was still young and had not thought about it, so she didn't know how to answer.
After thinking for a moment, her father gave her a direction: as fellow martial artists, his favorite choice was the halberd.
“But he’s too old, almost ten years older than me.” Zhu Xi was surprised.
"But he's very capable. Although he's a bit older than you, he's still a good match."
"No." Zhu Xi hadn't thought about what she wanted, but she knew she didn't like the battle halberd.
If, as her friends have suggested, why couldn't her family choose someone more suitable for her?
Does it only matter if it's suitable, without her liking it?
Her father did not expect her to be so resolute, but he still chose to back down.
“Xixi, don’t be willful. Dad will listen to you, but you have to make a choice.”
Her father listed the group leaders of various organizations, and the shortlist even included some executors from the central district... Zhu Xi fell silent, a rare occurrence, as she faced a group of men she had met but never really understood.
She told her father that she needed to think about it and would have an answer later.
Zhu Xi first went to learn about the battle halberd—she still subconsciously trusted her father's decision first.
But no matter how she looked at it, she still couldn't find any advantages to the halberd.
Aside from being strong, it's practically useless.
And all of these men who were considered were like that.
For every man Zhu Xi gets to know, she eliminates another one.
Until she began to understand the new leader of the Co-prosperity Group.
The members of the Co-prosperity Group and the management team are old acquaintances; their seniority also signifies their advanced age.
These organizations, which have been established for a long time, have all experienced succession of members. The Co-Prosperity Group is the only one that has even had a change in its leader.
The new team leader is also quite young; compared to men of similar height, he is considered too young.
Judging from its appearance alone, it has become much more acceptable.
"Xixi chose him?" the father pondered.
"Mm." Zhu Xi nodded. "I just... want to give it a try first."
In her survey, the leader of the Co-prosperity Group received rave reviews among women.
Their words aroused Zhu Xi's longing and sparked her desire to investigate the leader of the Gongrong Group.
She learned that when he first emerged, he promoted equality for all and claimed that women should never be underestimated, gaining considerable support from women with his rare male perspective.
He lived up to expectations, leading by example after taking office and openly recruiting many female spiritual practitioners. With the Co-Prosperity Sphere's ideals in mind, he elevated the Co-Prosperity Sphere's social standing to a new level.
After getting to know him briefly, Zhu Xi developed some goodwill towards him.
Having seen so many terrible resumes, I can only say that the victory of the Co-prosperity Group leader was partly due to the contrast with his peers.
The father didn't offer any opinion, but just sighed: "Then I'll contact their organization first, and you can join... and spend more time with them."
"good."
Zhu Xi thus joined the Co-Prosperity Group.
The Co-Prosperity Sphere had always been recruiting female members, and her joining was not particularly noticeable. Apart from the group leader himself knowing her, the other members simply regarded her as a member from a wealthy family.
She came with a purpose, but her relationship with the team leader was lukewarm.
Although the team leader always cast a gentle and tolerant gaze at each team member, Zhu Xi always felt that there was something different about the way he looked at her.
Zhu Xi couldn't quite describe what that feeling was like, but subconsciously rejected this uniqueness.
Within the group, she received a lot of kindness from her fellow group members, and she heard them highly praising their group leader.
The team leader was praised in every way, and she began to be skeptical of her.
Quqi is not alone in being helped by the group leader; there are also members like Xiaomi who secretly have feelings for the group leader...
He seems to be easily liked by girls.
Zhu Xi thought that although she didn't know the team leader very well, he seemed to be a good choice.
He's much better than the other men, and much better than Zhanji. Between the two, the team leader is practically flawless except for not being able to beat Zhanji.
She made a more appropriate choice than her father.
If she had to choose one person, she would choose him.
—Until Chu Jue appeared.
The randomly generated forum ID brought about a bloodbath. Zhu Xi noticed this name because she dared to challenge Zhan Ji to a duel.
She actually dared to openly provoke Zhanji, especially after learning that she was a woman—Zhu Xi couldn't describe the shock she felt when she saw those words.
Isn't it said that women are inherently less adept at these things than men? How could she dare to challenge the notoriously warmonger, Zhan Ji?
Amidst the gossip and pessimism, she actually killed Zhanji.
In Zhu Xi's mind, that was the most powerful man her father had chosen for her.
In order to avoid choosing the halberd, she picked and chose among one powerful man after another. Before this, Zhu Xi thought that her best choice was the leader of the Gongrong Group.
But now she realizes that her best choice is clearly Chu Jue.
If she could become Chu Jue, it seems she wouldn't need to make a choice at all.
What about those men—no matter how powerful they are?
Why does she believe that "Dad is choosing the most suitable person for you" and "Only a man like him can protect you"? Why does she seek a stable future by finding someone who can protect her, instead of becoming that kind of person?
Zhu Xi would rather be Chu Jue than their wives.
This woman is powerful and mysterious. Since learning from Qu Qi that Chu Jue would also be attending the exchange meeting, Zhu Xi has been closely following the announcements and information about the event.
Until her name and several other girls' names were refreshed, Zhu Xi took the initiative and sent a team invitation to Chu Jue in private.
She knew that the team leader would definitely include her in the exchange meeting, and as long as Chu Jue agreed, she could become his temporary teammate in the following trip.
And this actually came true.
To be honest, Zhu Xi actually prefers to be classified as belonging to group 111 rather than representing the members of the Co-prosperity Group.
The moment she met Chu Jue for the first time today, she knew she really liked him.
Unexpectedly, the members in Chu Jue's group were also very interesting. Zhu Xi didn't say much throughout, but just listening to them chat made her feel comfortable.
Zhu Xi actually wanted to hear them talk about Chu Jue, or about what happened in Group 111. But Group 111 was curious about the Gongrong Group, and with Xiao Mi's presence, the conversation always revolved around the group leader.
This made Zhu Xi suddenly realize that she always heard similar things in the group. Now, she was still hearing similar things in front of Chu Jue—she suddenly felt a little ashamed.
They spoke of the team leader in the best possible light, and she had once believed them too… She hadn’t realized before that these words sounded so much like the flattery of a fan…
It wasn't until she heard Chu Jue say, "That's what he should do," that Zhu Xi suddenly realized what was happening.
That's what the team leader should do.
When women talk about his achievements, they always add the premise that "he is a man, yet he can empathize with women in such a way."
So, what if he were a woman? Would they still praise him in the same way?
No one will praise a woman as a good woman simply because she understands menstrual cramps. If that's the case, why should a man be praised for doing what he "should" do simply because he's a man?
If the team leader is a woman, then these are all things he should do.
He just happens to be a man... Why is he described as so perfect just because he is a man?
Zhu Xi was getting tired of hearing the team leader's praise. And she hadn't even noticed something so obvious before.
Feeling restless and unable to look her "idol" in the eye, Zhu Xi was afraid that if she said anything more, Chu Jue would mistake her for a group leader fanatic like Xiao Mi—especially since she had actually considered choosing him—which made Zhu Xi wish she could disappear into a crack in the ground.
Fortunately, no one knew about this, otherwise... Zhu Xi thought, she needed to deal with this matter as soon as possible.
She took out her personal terminal, intending to message her father, but instinctively felt he wouldn't agree. Face-to-face communication was the only way to make him take the issue more seriously.
Zhu Xi did not act rashly, and planned to talk to her father about it after the exchange meeting.
She didn't need to worry about the team leader. Although Zhu Xi guessed that he knew his father's intention in sending him, he hadn't expressed his opinion, leaving room for maneuver from the beginning.
It seems the team leader is smart... Unlike her, who had to consider this and that, he did nothing but neither take the initiative, refuse, nor mention anything.
"Get off the bus." Zhu Xi was a little absent-minded. After meeting up with the group leader and the others, she came back to her senses and led Group 111 to register.
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Author's Note: Zhu Xi, whose dark past is exposed as soon as she appears.
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