Chapter 105 Service
"Shi Jin, isn't that the painter Bai Zhenzhu? It looks like she has a family gathering today. Otherwise, I would have gone over and asked her for an autograph. It's such a pity that I didn't get a chance to see her at the last auction."
Shi Jin didn't speak, his deep eyes only glancing at the person diagonally opposite before quickly looking away.
Mai Mai didn't know what Shi Jin was thinking, but she felt that he seemed to have suddenly become gloomy.
Thinking that he might be annoyed by her talking too much, she shut up, quieted down, and followed him into the restaurant.
Perhaps it was a coincidence, but Bai Zhenzhu happened to glance in their direction and saw Shi Jin's indifferent back...
"Pearl, let's go inside," the brother suggested.
White Pearl quickly looked away and sweetly replied, "Okay!"
This is a very high-end Michelin-starred restaurant.
Li Zifeng had already reserved the seats with the best view, and the four of them happily took their seats.
To Bai Zhenzhu's surprise, the seat behind her and Li Zifeng was occupied by Shi Jin, while Mai Mai sat opposite him.
Bai Zhenzhu and Shi Jin were practically separated by only a back to each other; they could clearly hear what the other was saying, and even the faint sounds of a knife and fork cutting steak.
So when Bai Zhenzhu realized that the person behind her was Shi Jin, her expression turned sour.
It can be described in four words: feeling like she was sitting on pins and needles, as if a cold wind was blowing down on her from behind.
Shi Jin calmly cut his steak, occasionally asking Mai Mai a few words of concern.
"Your health isn't good to begin with, so you shouldn't drink anything cold. I'll get you a glass of warm water instead."
Mai Mai looked at Shi Jin with a sense of flattery. There were no outsiders around, so Shi Jin didn't actually need to act.
Her face immediately turned red.
Could it be that her three years of silent companionship finally moved him?
Is he starting to open up to me little by little?
"Oh, and about that watch you told me you liked yesterday, I've contacted a craftsman in Switzerland. It'll be made soon, and I can give it to you around your birthday..."
Another sweet bombshell.
"Shi Jin, I don't necessarily need that watch. Other styles are fine with me."
"That won't do. You're my fiancée, you deserve the best."
Bai Zhenzhu scoffed. She didn't want to listen to Shi Jin's mushy talk, but she couldn't just plug her ears.
Shi Jin, three years have passed, why are you still using such outdated tricks? Is giving women watches all you can do?
Just as she was listening with great interest, Li Zifeng, who was used to serving Bai Zhenzhu, handed her a slice of steak.
Bai Zhenzhu accepted it as a matter of course, not even bothering to say thank you.
Mu Wanting teased, "You two have such a good relationship! Unlike your brother, who's always so rational, not romantic or considerate at all. His hands are only used for surgery, he's never cut steak for me!"
Bai Zhenzhu smiled and said, "Sister-in-law, my brother has always been a man who only knows how to study and has no romantic side. But I know he really loves you. He handed over his salary card a long time ago, didn't he? You know, a man's heart is where his money is..."
Li Zifeng wondered if it was just his imagination, but Bai Zhenzhu was hinting at something to him when she said those words.
Is it his fault for not handing the card over to her?
So he immediately pledged his loyalty to Bai Zhenzhu, saying, "Zhenzhu, from now on, all my cards are yours to spend as you please!"
Bai Zhenzhu raised an eyebrow, leaned back slightly, and said loudly, "I not only want your salary card, I also want your life, Zifeng. If I want your life, will you give it to me?"
Li Zifeng knew that Bai Zhenzhu was testing the extent of his love for her.
Even if he didn't intend to risk his life for love, he couldn't lose his composure in front of his brother-in-law.
"Of course I'm willing! I'm willing to give you everything I own!"
Bai Zhenzhu was pleased by Li Zifeng's words.
She actually stood up slightly and gave Li Zifeng a hard kiss on the cheek.
"Zifeng, you're so good to me! Unlike some men who are fickle and constantly changing partners, it's disgusting!"
All three of them felt that Bai Zhenzhu's words had a hidden meaning, as if they were implying something.
I felt something was off, but I couldn't quite put my finger on it.
Shi Jin, standing behind him, understood the hidden meaning in those words.
Fickle and inconsistent? Seamless transition?
They were practically about to reveal Shi Jin's full name.
It seems that three years have passed. Although Bai Zhenzhu is more confident now, she is still as petty as ever.
He gave a cold laugh.
The laughter was just the right amount of loud, just enough for Bai Zhenzhu to hear.
Bai Zhenzhu's ears perked up, and she suddenly pulled out a chair, deliberately rubbing the chair legs on the ground to make a grating sound.
Then he said to the three of them, "I need to go to the restroom. You guys eat first."
A minute later, Shi Jin also said to Mai Mai, "I'm going to the restroom."
Mai Mai nodded, then quietly continued eating.
...
Three years have passed, and I never expected that the two of them would still have such a great "chemistry".
Instead of going to the restroom, Bai Zhenzhu stood at the corner to the side of the restroom, arms crossed, one leg bent, leaning against the wall, coldly watching the man slowly approach.
Both of their expressions were quite intriguing.
It was a mixture of excitement at seeing an old friend, resentment at seeing an enemy, and even indifference at seeing a stranger.
Neither of them spoke first.
It's as if whoever speaks first is the little dog.
After a standoff lasting almost ten minutes, Bai Zhenzhu finally lost her patience.
"Mr. Shi, long time no see, you've gotten even more handsome!"
Her voice was still as sweet and delicate as ever, and her eyes were alluring, as if she were always trying to seduce people.
However, Shi Jin is no longer the young master of the Shi family who could be easily provoked by Bai Zhenzhu's few words.
He is now the composed and confident president of the Shi Group.
These petty tricks are nothing to him.
Over the past three years, he has kicked out countless arrogant women who dared to try and climb into his bed.
"Miss Bai, you've become even more beautiful. It seems the environment abroad really does nourish people."
Shi Jin's gaze, which seemed almost tangible, swept over Bai Zhenzhu, before finally curving into a disdainful smile.
The sarcasm was quite obvious.
Bai Zhenzhu's breathing became heavy.
But she still stubbornly insisted, "Of course it's good for you, but not because of the environment abroad, but because my husband provides such excellent service!"
They were all adults, and they immediately understood what Bai Zhenzhu meant by "service".
Shi Jin's jawline suddenly tightened.
Suddenly, she remembered that night when Bai Zhenzhu whispered "husband" in her ear.
Although he was forced to call her "husband," it still lingered in his mind for a long time on countless nights.
His expression turned serious, and he said calmly, "You and your husband are doing well. I thought a woman like you wouldn't be willing to be tied down by marriage and would definitely be restless."
After a pause, he suddenly began to lecture her like an elder: "Bai Zhenzhu, now that you've settled down, live your life properly. Don't let news of the CEO of Li's Group being cheated on appear online. Don't let CEO Li end up like me, always being played by others."
"Shi Jin, what do you mean!"
Bai Zhenzhu finally couldn't hold back any longer. She suddenly swung her arms down and leaned forward, looking like she was about to have a big fight with him.
"It's meaningless. What could I possibly have with you? White Pearl, don't think too highly of yourself."
Shi Jin left with those same disdainful look, uttered those words, and turned to leave.
Meanwhile, Bai Zhenzhu, who was behind her, was suppressing her anger. All the good manners she had painstakingly cultivated abroad were about to crumble.
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