Chapter 61 Greed 4 A little secret shared by all
Xiaoguanlan was already busy in the early morning, but the masters had not yet gotten up. The servants were busy coming and going, and although there were many people, it was still quiet.
"Sir, the guest..." The housekeeper came to ask Kong Heng early in the morning. Xiao Guanlan was on high alert to entertain this guest whom they could not afford to offend. They didn't know when he would leave and were afraid that he would not be satisfied with the meal they prepared.
Kong Heng felt that it was a pity that Zhou Baiqiao could only stay for one night, so he asked him in a low voice: "What did the people sent to repair Mr. Zhou's mansion say?"
The housekeeper understood what he meant, bowed and said, "Everything is basically done, but the most important thing is that the water and electricity are troublesome to fix, I'm afraid it will take some time."
Kong Heng nodded slightly, raised his watch to check the time, and said nothing more.
"Please be careful today. If there are other guests coming, please be careful in entertaining them and don't offend Mr. Zhou."
Kong Yanze was woken up early in the morning, looking half sleepy. He opened his eyes and watched Kong Jiayu, who looked unwell, knock on the door and come in, followed by two or three servants.
"Fang Zijing called."
Kong Yanze subconsciously asked, "Who?" Kong Jiayu sat beside his bed and glared at him, then glanced at the servant standing aside.
Kong Yanze sobered up a little when he saw them delivering clothes. He immediately looked at Kong Jiayu: "Ah, I remember now. Hahaha, horse riding, right? It must be fun to be able to ride a horse, hahaha."
Kong Jiayu showed a helpless expression. Kong Yanze looked at the servants, then his mind cleared up and he subconsciously looked at Kong Jiayu with a helpless expression.
"I'm looking at him. What are you guys doing standing here?"
The servants bowed slightly and left, but they could be felt at the door.
Kong Yanze threw back the quilt and scratched his hair randomly, making his black hair disheveled. When he got up, he reached into his vest and scratched his back.
He is so exquisite and handsome, with a kind of beauty that is like gold and jade. People subconsciously think that he should be adorned with luxurious gems, gold, silver and diamonds, so that no matter how ostentatious he is, he can still be suppressed.
But he himself had no awareness of this at all, and even vaguely felt that his appearance brought him some kind of danger. So he acted as he pleased, like a small animal avoiding danger, not realizing that this uncontaminated innocence itself was a danger.
Kong Jiayu watched him kick off his slippers while brushing his teeth and casually combing his hair in front of the mirror. He obviously felt that it would be ok if it didn't look so messy.
"Dad asked you to go to the front yard for breakfast today. Mr. Zhou seems to be there too. Take it easy."
"Uncle Zhou?" He was brushing his teeth and asked vaguely. The tone of his voice had a little more ambiguous familiarity than the polite and distant address he gave yesterday.
Kong Jiayu's eyebrows jumped, and he couldn't figure out whether he was too brave or something else happened. "Except for saying hello, don't have much contact with him."
After brushing his teeth, Kong Yanze looked in the mirror and didn't see any beard growing, so he just rinsed his face and wiped it dry.
"I know, I know. Why are you so afraid of him?"
Kong Jiayu was a little angry at his heartless appearance, but he also liked it. "Little brat, you should worry about yourself. You don't know how to ride a horse. Be careful that the horse will kick you."
"Tsk, after all, I studied dance, I'm very flexible."
Today, Kong Yanze did not dare not wear the clothes brought by the servant. He was not sure whether they were sent directly by Aunt Chang or specially instructed by Old Deng.
He wore a loose dark blue short-sleeved shirt with a few bright yellow patterns on it, and white trousers with a belt. It was obvious that Aunt Chang had put them together for him. The colors were bright but not loud, which matched his youthfulness very well.
Chang Qiuyi saw the two brothers outside the hallway. Kong Jiayu didn't need her to worry about it, as his clothes were neat and tidy. Kong Yanze smiled and opened his arms.
"Aunt Chang! You look so beautiful today."
Chang Qiuyi clicked his tongue, not appreciating his sweet talk, frowned and reached out to pull out his collar, then asked him to tuck the hem of his shirt into his waistband, and finally asked him to lower his head to comb his hair.
Bright colors can only set off his fair skin, narrow waist, beautiful lines, straight and long legs. After practicing ballet for a long time, his upright and elegant posture is unconscious, and you can't take your eyes off just standing there.
"It's time to cut it. It's kind of hurting my eyes." Kong Yanze just did what he was told to do. The last time he expressed an opinion, it was rejected by Chang Qiuyi.
"What do you know? Don't cut it randomly."
A child who is too beautiful and dazzling will be a beautiful sight just by standing there, but dressing up will still add to the beauty, and you can't let him create whatever he wants.
"Mr. Zhou."
Kong Jiayu was leaning to the side and laughing at him, but his face turned serious and he looked behind Kong Yanze and said hello. There were two secretaries behind him, and it seemed that they had been standing there for a while. He subconsciously clenched his fingers.
Chang Qiuyi was very steady, turning around and nodding to greet him. Kong Yanze first reached out to pinch Chang Qiuyi's neck, then turned around and waved calmly, "Morning, Uncle Zhou."
After he finished speaking, Zhou Baiqiao nodded slightly. He stood under the shade of the dense green camphor tree, dressed casually, with his hair hanging down a little. Kong Yanze wanted to talk more, but Kong Jiayu pulled him to shut up and go to the dining room.
"Yan Ze, did Mr. Zhou talk to you alone?" Chang Qiuyi asked casually.
"No." After saying that, Kong Yanze thought of last night, but it was just an accidental encounter, and the little peach tree was a secret, so he was too lazy to explain more.
Chang Qiuyi looked relieved or a little regretful. Kong Jiayu twisted his arm and glared at him, but he didn't have time to say anything more to him.
Kong Yanze was very tense when Kong Heng was around, so as not to provoke him. Apart from saying hello to Kong Jiayu, he lowered his head and ate in small bites, without even raising his head.
Zhou Baiqiao sat opposite him. Kong Heng gave him a few hypocritical persuasions and that was it. During the meal, Kong Heng would occasionally bring up some business and financial topics that Zhou Baiqiao didn't say a word in response.
Kong Yanze lowered his head, thinking that the scene must be very exciting. He secretly lifted his eyelids to glance at Zhou Baiqiao opposite him, but happened to meet his gaze. There was no meaning in it, so he just lowered his eyes and smiled vaguely, as if it was an illusion.
Kong Yanze felt something was a little weird. Could it be that Uncle Zhou was teasing him?
These little actions were naturally not noticed by other people, but Kong Yanze inexplicably felt that he and he had some little secret in common.
Kong Heng didn't speak often, but Zhou Baiqiao never said a word in response. He was too lazy to consider the other party's situation. Or maybe he had already been given a great situation by being able to sit here.
"Watch your brother, he can't ride a horse."
After a tasteless breakfast, he had to go to an even more annoying appointment. Kong Yanze followed Kong Jiayu into the car with a bit of a slump, and subconsciously took a look inside before leaving.
Although Kong Heng sat in the main seat, his gesture of bowing and trying to get closer was very humble. Zhou Baiqiao finally finished eating and was wiping his hands with a dull expression on his face, looking uninterested.
Kong Yanze was happy to see Kong Heng's grandson, and almost laughed out loud, turning his head to raise the car window. Zhou Baiqiao, who missed the car inside, threw the handkerchief in his hand back on the table and glanced at the car that drove away.
"So, it's still inconvenient for you to live in Xiaonanyuan for the time being, you see..."
Zhou Baiqiao didn't answer in a hurry. He turned around and called the secretary beside him. The secretary bowed and said something that sounded neither Chinese nor English. Kong Heng couldn't help showing a little uneasiness on his face.
In fact, for Zhou Baiqiao, if he wanted to leave, where to live was not a big problem at all. Kong Heng had worked for a long time to seize this opportunity, and he was able to have a little relationship with Zhou Baiqiao.
Just this little relationship has made it a lot easier for him to get things done recently.
"Then I'll have to bother you for a few more days." Zhou Baiqiao said politely, but he didn't even look at him. His eyes fell on the opposite side, his fingers resting lightly on the table.
Kong Heng breathed a sigh of relief: "The view in the backyard isn't the best, do you want to..."
As soon as Zhou Baiqiao raised his hand, Kong Heng fell silent and stood up to leave: "That's it, I'll leave you now."
*
Fang Zijing invited them to his private horse farm, but when they arrived, they saw quite a few people. Although Kong Yanze had no interest in it, he liked the scenery of the horse farm.
"The people here today are all Fang Zijing's friends, from the same circle. Follow me closely and don't run around."
Kong Jiayu kept instructing him over and over again, but Kong Yanze didn't get annoyed with him. He agreed to everything and followed him closely, being extremely well-behaved.
"You guys run ahead. My pretty brother is here, I have to go meet him."
Fang Zijing had red hair and was very tall, riding on a tall and strong black horse. The people around him were all smart, all of them were young masters from aristocratic families, surrounding him. He turned around and saw the person following Kong Jiayu.
"Pretty brother?" "What's wrong with Master Jing? Why did you bring people here to play?" "Then Master Jing doesn't feel like riding a horse today..."
Fang Zijing laughed and scolded them: "Get lost, he is a very mean person."
He whistled softly and pulled the reins lightly, and the black horse trotted over obediently. He was wearing riding clothes, but he wore them casually, with his collar open.
"Brother, we meet again?"
"Who is your brother?"
Kong Yanze subconsciously retorted, annoyed by his showy tone, which made him look like he was flirting with a beautiful woman. Kong Jiayu pulled him, and Kong Yanze shut up and stood behind Kong Jiayu.
Fang Zijing sat on the horse, looking down at the people standing below. He felt a little oppressive intentionally or unintentionally. He looked at Kong Yanze, who was really beautiful from any angle.
"Your brother calls me brother, aren't you my younger brother?"
Fang Zijing said with a smile, pulled the reins to let the horse go around, and then came in front of Kong Yanze, with a smile on his lips, his eyes seemed to slide from his waist to his long legs.
He did not hide his feelings, but his posture was casual as if he was enjoying something, without any lewd or vulgar look, as if he was teasing a playful pet.
"Oh, I remember, you are my father." He brought this up deliberately. Kong Yanze suffered a lot from this matter and realized that not only could he not confront, but he also had to please and obey.
"Sorry, I was rude that day." Kong Yanze said reluctantly, looking at the horse, as if he was talking to the horse.
Kong Jiayu immediately pulled him behind him and said calmly, "He is still young and doesn't know much. Please bear with me, Mr. Jing."
The smile on Fang Zijing's face faded, and he glanced at Kong Jiayu: "Jiayu, aren't you going to lead the horses? They are all waiting to run a few laps with you."
Kong Jiayu's face turned pale and he looked at Kong Yanze. Kong Yanze didn't want him to be embarrassed, so he made a zipper-like gesture on his mouth and promised that he would keep his mouth shut.
As soon as Kong Jiayu closed his eyes, it was no longer your business.
"My brother doesn't know how to ride a horse, so my family asked me to look after him before he came."
"My younger brother is already an adult. I think he is not a child anymore. He doesn't need me to watch him all the time." Fang Zijing's face was already a little impatient. "Isn't it that Jiayu still doesn't trust me when I teach him?"
Kong Yanze grabbed Kong Jiayu, who was worried sick, and grinned at him: "It won't cause any trouble, don't worry, brother."
Kong Jiayu pinched his wrist and had no choice but to leave.
Fang Zijing seemed to be in a better mood. Looking at his silly smile, he stretched out his hand to him and said, "Brother, come up and play for a few rounds?"
Kong Yanze subconsciously wanted to roll his eyes, but then he remembered something and reached out to him, thinking that he was going to tell him how to get up. But he was lifted up by him, and Kong Yanze was very flexible, so he subconsciously adjusted his posture and flipped onto the horse's back steadily.
"Brother, your dancing skills have not been in vain." Fang Zijing's smiling voice came close to his ear.
Kong Yanze dodged and didn't think about confronting him, but his tone was full of impatience: "Can you stop calling me brother?"
"Then tell me your name, otherwise I can only call you brother." Fang Zijing said lightly, and the black horse started to trot. Kong Yanze had never ridden a horse before, and he found it a bit novel. His attention was distracted, and he answered subconsciously.
"Kong Yanze, please stop yelling."
Fang Zijing's gaze slid from his eyelashes to his cheek, and he responded softly and kindly, "Okay." As he spoke, he pulled the rope again, and the black horse suddenly accelerated and knocked Kong Yanze and him into Fang Zijing.
"Now I know, Yanze."
Kong Yanze was not afraid at all and sat up straight immediately. He did not feel anything wrong and his full attention was on riding a horse for the first time in his life. He was not so sharp towards Fang Zijing, after all, he did nothing but act frivolously.
"Wouldn't it be better if you spoke normally earlier?" Kong Yanze praised promptly.
"Don't make things difficult for my brother even if there's nothing wrong. He's under a lot of pressure."
Fang Zijing laughed and lowered his head to ask him: "I was teasing him. If you don't let me tease him, I will be so bored."
"Will you let me tease you? If you agree, I will only tease you."
Kong Yanze rolled his eyes at him, thinking about his brother's cautious look and the dark circles under his eyes that were obviously caused by too much stress and not getting enough sleep, he thought he could still handle it.
"If you have the ability, then be funny. I can't guarantee my attitude." After saying that, he felt a little guilty: "But you can't make trouble because of this."
Fang Zijing knew exactly what he was talking about, but asked him in confusion: "What are you looking for? Are you going to sue the parents? How shameless."
When Kong Yanze heard this, he felt that Fang Zijing still had some good points.
"Yes, if you are dissatisfied with me, come to me, don't be so rude."
Fang Zijing couldn't help laughing, he laughed out loud and whistled softly, making the black horse run at full speed, and the sound came close to Kong Yanze's ears.
"Okay, I'll find you."
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