The two exchanged a knowing glance, and Shi Wan's eyes lit up with a smile. "Hello, Miss Zhou."
"Hello, Miss Shi." Zhou Yun curled her sexy red lips, her black evening dress and dark wavy hair making her skin look snow-white, and with her bold eyebrows, she exuded a powerful aura.
Although their greetings were polite and casual, they didn't make the atmosphere awkward.
Zhou Yun's first impression is that she is flamboyant and sexy with a decisive and strong personality, but the last time she saw her attitude towards Ji Chu and the Zhou family at the restaurant.
It's really hard to connect the legendary female business tycoon with the girl in front of me.
Zhou Yun's gaze lingered on Shi Wan's face, a hint of surprise and delight in her expression. "Last time we were quite far apart at the restaurant, but looking closely today, Miss Shi is just as beautiful as the rumors say."
"Rumors are circulating in Kyoto's high society that CEO Lu has a girlfriend he cherishes dearly, treating her with utmost care and trepidation," Zhou Yun teased softly.
She first met Shi Wan at the restaurant last time. At first, she only saw a cool and elegant classical beauty sitting in the restaurant, and then she saw Lu Jingyan sitting next to her.
The sight of the legendary cold-faced Yama carefully protecting the girl beside him was truly novel to her; that tender and doting gaze was something only he would give to his legendary girlfriend.
"Miss Zhou, you are too modest." Shi Wan's eyes sparkled, and her cheeks flushed slightly.
Zhou Yun must have found out that she saw her arguing with Ji Chu at the restaurant.
"Last time we saw Miss Zhou talking about something, Jing Yan and I didn't go over to disturb her. Please don't take offense, Miss Zhou." Shi Wan's voice was very soft, after all, she felt that prying into other people's secrets was not a glorious thing.
"Wanwan, why didn't you tell me you knew Sister Xiaoyun sooner? I even had to explain all your connections to you." Ji Meng pouted in dissatisfaction.
"No, Mengmeng, don't say that. It was just a chance encounter last time. Besides, Miss Shi doesn't know me."
“Ms. Zhou, if you don’t mind, you can call me Xiao Wan or Wan Wan.”
Zhou Yun gave Shi Wan a very good impression. Someone who could make Ji Meng so eager to be her sister-in-law must be quite remarkable.
"Sister Xiaoyun, Wanwan has a great personality. You should become friends with her too. You haven't met before, but today, with me as your witness, we can play together." Ji Meng raised her wine glass, resembling the Three Sworn Brothers of the Peach Garden Oath.
"Cough...cough! Ji Meng, can you please stop embarrassing yourself like this!" Chu Ningxuan blinked frantically at Ji Meng from the side.
"Shut up! Do you even want to find a girlfriend anymore!" Ji Meng gave him a warning look.
Chu Ningxuan: What? What are you trying to imply? Please be careful what you say.
Before Chu Ningxuan could speak, Ji Meng said first, "Chu Ningxuan, you've hit the jackpot this time!"
"What did I make that much money from?" Chu Ningxuan asked, puzzled.
Ji Meng gestured towards Chu Ningxuan in Zhou Yun's direction, "Look, my own sister, what do you think? Beautiful and capable..."
"Stop!" Chu Ningxuan gestured to Ji Meng to stop.
"Big sister, you don't want your brother, but I still want my brother. Are you trying to put me on the fire?" Chu Ningxuan interrupted Ji Meng's wild idea in time.
Shi Wan chuckled softly, while Zhou Yun shook her head helplessly.
"Sister Xiaoyun, it's okay. If it doesn't work in China, I'll take you abroad. Wanwan has plenty of resources overseas, and there's definitely something for you."
Ji Meng mumbled, "Then my happiness for the rest of my life depends on the two of you."
"That's something I absolutely have to get done for you!"
...
The group was chatting animatedly by the window, unaware that a gaze had been lingering on them and wouldn't leave.
"Little sister, all the guests have arrived. Why are you still here? Mom and Dad were just looking for you." A cool voice rang out from behind them.
Behind her stood a slender girl, wearing a white dress and with long hair reaching her waist, which made her look even more harmless and gentle.
Zhou Yun's fingers tightened slightly as she gripped the wine glass. She paused, her expression freezing, and just as she was about to say something, a slender hand pulled her back.
She looked up at the owner of the hand, only to see Shi Wan shake her head at her. Zhou Yun was about to get up when Shi Wan pressed her down. After seeing the looks in Ji Meng and Shi Wan's eyes, she composed herself and ignored Zhou Jin.
"Oh...isn't this Miss Zhou? I heard that Mr. and Mrs. Zhou only have one daughter. Who are you calling 'sister' here?"
Ji Meng crossed her arms and stared at Zhou Jin with a meaningful look in her eyes.
She thought to herself: What a hypocrite! My brother may be blind, but I'm not.
Anyone could tell from the other party's unfriendly tone that many dignitaries from Kyoto and the capital had come today, and the purpose of the event was to introduce her as the daughter of the Zhou family.
Since Zhou Jin didn't know the people opposite him, he naturally didn't dare to offend them easily.
Zhou Jin lowered her eyes, bit her lower lip, and said softly with a hint of grievance, "My name is Zhou Jin. I don't know what I did wrong to upset this little sister."
"Don't call me 'little sister' so casually. I've never acknowledged anyone as my older sister." Ji Meng turned her head with a mocking expression.
Hearing Ji Meng's sarcasm, Zhou Jin froze on the spot, his pale face instantly turning red.
Seemingly hearing the whispers around her, Zhou Jin trembled slightly, her eyes misting over, looking like a delicate, sickly beauty.
"Xiaoyun...I just got back and don't recognize these ladies. I wonder if they have some misunderstanding about me?"
Zhou Yun frowned slightly, turned her head and chatted with Shi Wan and the others as if nothing had happened.
As more and more people looked at them, Zhou Jin felt a chill run through her body, and her frail body swayed precariously.
Suddenly, a warm hand tightly grasped her cold little hand, and she felt a warmth on her shoulder. Zhou Jin looked at Ji Chu behind her with gratitude, as if she had grasped a lifeline.
Ji Chu took a shawl and covered Zhou Jin with it, coaxing her gently, "Xiao Jin, I told you to wait for me over there, why did you come here?"
After searching the lobby without finding it, he walked to the corner by the window and saw Ji Meng staring at Zhou Jin with an arrogant expression.
"Brother Ji Chu..." Zhou Jin's pent-up grievances were released when she saw Ji Chu, her reddened eyes unable to hide her grievances and unease.
Ji Chu coldly swept his gaze over the group before him, finally settling on Ji Meng. His voice was low and tinged with anger, "Ji Meng, I've given you far too much time to meddle in other people's business."
"Brother Ji Chu, this...this is Sister Ji Meng?" Zhou Jin looked up at Ji Meng in confusion.
"Hmph... Don't call me sister. I'm Ji Chu's sister, not your sister." Ji Meng was even angrier at Zhou Jin's affected actions, her tone filled with contempt and disgust.
"Ji Meng, shut up!" Ji Chu said angrily.
After speaking, his gaze lingered on Zhou Yun, his eyes darkening slightly, filled with icy coldness.
Zhou Jin's protectiveness towards Ji Chu was evident in his slightly shifting eyes, a flickering light in his gaze.
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