City B, the capital of Ziyun.
Yang Ziyun was packing her things in her room when she heard that Miss Gu had arrived. She was stunned for a moment before realizing it was Gu Zheng. She was slightly surprised, but still straightened her clothes and went downstairs.
Back when Qingfeng and Guzheng were still together, Guzheng often came to their house. The Gu family was a large family, and Guzheng was beautiful and had a sweet tongue, so the two got along quite well. They often went shopping together, and Guzheng, with her good taste, would often pick out things for her and even find excuses to insist on paying.
I remember once, the clothing store owner said, "Your daughter is so thoughtful!"
At that time, everyone assumed the two were married. Yang Ziyun replied with a smile, "This isn't my daughter, it's my daughter-in-law."
The clothing store owner was very envious, saying that there aren't many daughters-in-law as considerate as her, and that she, as a mother-in-law, was truly blessed.
The clothing store owner had a sweet tongue, and after a few words, both of them were happy, and every pore on their bodies relaxed.
No one expected that the young couple would suddenly separate. Guzheng went abroad, and Qingfeng became depressed, focusing all his energy on training. It's such a pity.
It's been over six years, time really flies. In these six years, Guzheng hasn't returned, and Qingfeng hasn't mentioned it either. Now that Guzheng has returned and even made a special trip to visit, could it be that the two of them are seeing each other again?
Yang Ziyun frowned, feeling that something was off. But then she thought, maybe they were just visiting to see her, it might not be that complicated.
"Aunt Huo!" Gu Zheng hurriedly stood up and called out sweetly as soon as Yang Ziyun appeared at the bottom of the stairs. The same beautiful smile, the same pleasant voice, the same outstanding appearance.
Yang Ziyun smiled slightly. "Oh my, it's been so many years, Xiaozheng has grown more and more beautiful. Even I can't bear to look away, let alone men."
"Aunt Huo is making fun of others again." The guzheng player, displaying her poise, hurriedly went to greet Yang Ziyun and took her arm.
After descending the stairs, Gu Zheng faced Yang Ziyun with a radiant smile. "Aunt Huo, you really haven't changed at all. Back when we went out together, people said we looked like twin sisters. I think people will still say that today! Don't they all say that Zhao Yazhi is an ageless legend? I think you, Aunt Huo, deserve that title of 'ageless legend'."
Everyone loves to hear kind words. And women are never able to resist compliments about their appearance, and Yang Ziyun is no exception.
Yang Ziyun smiled as she looked at the guzheng and said, "This person is getting more and more handsome, and his words are getting sweeter and sweeter. He's always trying to please your mother, Huo."
"No, I'm telling the truth. If you don't believe me, let's go out and show it to everyone later." Gu Zheng took her arm, and the two sat down on the sofa together.
Yang Ziyun smiled so much her eyes narrowed, and patted the back of Guzheng's hand. "Great! Speaking of which, it's been so many years since we went shopping together. I still miss the feeling of going shopping together back then."
She and the guzheng got along very well back then, and I never expected that they would still be so compatible after all these years.
Gu Zheng released her hand and took the bag from the side.
"Mom, I specially brought you skincare products and perfume from France. I think you won't need the skincare products, your skin is good enough. These two sets I bought are for revitalizing and regenerating your skin. After using them, your skin will be smoother than a newborn baby's! This perfume is light and elegant, perfect for you!"
"You're so good at talking!" Yang Ziyun tapped her forehead, happily taking the item and examining it closely. This was a top French skincare brand, and the set Gu Zheng bought was a limited edition—only 10 sets were made worldwide. This child, so thoughtful!
Gu Zheng giggled and snuggled close to Yang Ziyun, her familiarity making it seem as if the six-year gap between them had never existed.
The two chatted for a while, then set off to go shopping.
Gu Zheng didn't drive; she left her car at Ziyun Capital. She got into Yang Ziyun's car, took her arm, and chatted about all sorts of things the whole way, making Yang Ziyun very happy and completely lost in the moment.
The car was parked at the entrance of the city's most upscale commercial street.
Gu Zheng got out of the car first, placing one hand on the roof to carefully help Yang Ziyun out. "Aunt Huo, be careful."
Yang Ziyun isn't the type of woman who goes shopping particularly often. She usually focuses her attention on her husband and rarely goes shopping. In fact, relatively speaking, she's not a very extravagant woman.
"Aunt Huo, it's been so long since I've been here. How come we're relying on you to lead the team?" Gu Zheng looked at the shopping street in front of her, which felt quite unfamiliar. But actually, she didn't care for these so-called designer brands anymore. Paris has no shortage of high-end clothing, many of which are limited editions.
Yang Ziyun looked around and shook her head. "I rarely come here, so I'm not very familiar with this place."
"Aunt Huo, I have an idea. Let's go from one shop to another from here, and then come back from the other side, isn't that fine?" Gu Zheng smiled, then looked down at the sandals she had specially changed into, and her smile widened. Because Yang Ziyun wasn't very tall, she had specifically worn flat shoes.
Yang Ziyun smiled and nodded. "Okay."
So the two of them, arm in arm, embarked on a shopping spree.
She didn't really look at the style of guzheng that suited her; she specifically looked for one that suited Yang Ziyun.
Upon entering the first clothing store, the owner, a woman in her thirties, was quite attractive. After the initial greeting, it became clear that Guzheng was helping Yang Ziyun choose clothes, and her sweet talk seemed to be ingratiating. I immediately guessed most of what was going on.
Gu Zheng picked out a dress for Yang Ziyun and immediately began enthusiastically introducing it. "You have excellent taste, young lady! Your sister has great skin, a great figure, and a great temperament. This dress will make her look elegant and graceful..."
“Aunt Huo, you see? I told you, people can tell we’re like sisters at first glance!” Gu Zheng winked at the shop owner, giving him an approving look.
Yang Ziyun smiled brightly, but still humbly said, "That's because the boss knows how to talk."
"I'm not trying to flatter you, but you two look like sisters. I thought to myself when I walked in, these two sisters don't look alike, but they're equally beautiful. Didn't you see how the men around you were all so happy?"
People who own clothing stores naturally speak in a sweet and charming way, making people feel happy and delighted.
As she strolled along, Yang Ziyun swayed proudly like a flower, her whole being light and airy.
When it comes to buying things, Gu Zheng is even more decisive. If Yang Ziyun shows even the slightest interest, she buys it. Many of these purchases are made secretly, without Yang Ziyun's knowledge.
After they finished shopping, they went to an Italian restaurant for lunch.
As for those clothes, they've probably already been delivered to her home. Yang Ziyun will receive a big surprise when she gets back.
Gu Zheng smiled, a knowing glint in her eye.
"Xiao Zheng, does Aunt Huo have a question for you?" Yang Ziyun looked at the guzheng in front of her and felt even more that she was not only beautiful but also very considerate.
Gu Zheng smiled sweetly. "Why are you being so polite with me, Aunt Huo? Just ask me whatever you want, and I'll answer everything I know."
"Okay! Are you married?" It's been six years. However, I haven't heard anything about Miss Gu getting married.
Gu Zheng pouted, looking somewhat troubled, and shook her head. "No. I've been looking, but haven't found the right person. Looking back now, I was too young and naive back then, otherwise I wouldn't have broken up with Brother Huo. By the way, Mother Huo, Brother Huo must be settled down and started a family by now, right?"
"This..." Yang Ziyun didn't know what to say. Although the wedding hadn't been held yet, judging from Qingfeng's attitude, the marriage was definitely going to happen.
Gu Zheng immediately put on a concerned expression and asked in a low voice, "What's wrong? Is it that your sister-in-law and Aunt Huo don't get along?"
"It's a long story," Yang Ziyun sighed, her brows furrowing slightly.
This signal is crucial for Guzheng. "Aunt Huo, then let's not talk about it. I'm sorry, I shouldn't have asked. Aunt Huo, please eat something, you must be hungry."
"Alright, alright." Yang Ziyun looked at the guzheng in front of her, and then thought about Ling Ruoke, feeling that the two were far inferior to each other.
"Aunt Huo, why don't you go to Paris sometime? I'll be your guide. With me here, I guarantee you'll have a great time!" Guzheng suggested enthusiastically.
Yang Ziyun immediately smiled. Although her family was well-off, she had virtually no experience traveling abroad, and the general was too busy to go out. "Okay, I'll definitely go when I have time."
"Mom, don't be fooled by how good-looking those foreigners look on TV. It's all thanks to makeup. If we went to Paris, we'd look like twin beauties!"
"You're trying to appease your mother again!"
I'm serious!
Gu Zheng shared some amusing anecdotes from Paris, making Yang Ziyun laugh so hard she couldn't stop. They even managed to make an Italian meal taste like a gourmet feast.
The two returned to Ziyun Capital by car. Guzheng used the excuse of having something to do to stay inside and drove away in her own car.
As soon as Yang Ziyun entered the house, she found the floor covered with bags. "Ahui, what happened here?"
Yang Ziyun picked up a bag, opened it, and found it contained an outfit she had tried on earlier that day. "This, this..." She immediately realized that she had bought the guzheng.
She shook her head, feeling somewhat helpless but mostly happy. "Xiao Zheng is such a troublemaker. How am I supposed to wear all these clothes?"
When Ahui came out, she was already holding the clothes up to herself. "Ahui, what do you think of these clothes?"
"You look beautiful, madam! You look good in anything!"
"Look at what you're saying, your mouth is as sweet as Xiaozheng's."
...
Ling Ruoke was intently reviewing the activity summary of a small project. Suddenly, a knock sounded at the door. "Come in."
Looking up, I saw it was Lin Beibei.
Lin Beibei sat down opposite her, seemingly wanting to say something but hesitant to. "Sister Ruo..."
"What's wrong?" Ling Ruoke looked at her with some curiosity. This girl was usually very outgoing and rarely showed such hesitation.
Lin Beibei scratched her head, struggling with her inner conflict. "There are some things I don't know whether I should say or not." Mei Yanting is Sister Ruo's good friend, as everyone knows.
Ling Ruoke closed her laptop and looked at her. "Go ahead and say it. I've noticed you guys usually criticize me so loudly, why are you being so shy now?"
These employees often joked with her and weren't afraid of her at all.
"Alright then, I'll tell you." Lin Beibei turned her head and cleared her throat. "It's about Yanting. Sister Ruo, I'm not saying she's bad. She's serious, hardworking, and very eager to learn. But... sometimes she might be a little too eager."
Lin Beibei carefully observed her expression, choosing her words with deliberation.
"What do you mean?" Ling Ruoke was slightly surprised. She also noticed that Mei Yanting was quite serious and got along well with everyone.
“I know she really wants to learn, so she asks everyone questions whenever she gets the chance and takes notes very carefully. But… sometimes, she… she’s so eager to learn that she forgets everyone else is working too. She doesn’t have much experience in this area, and it’s not easy to explain things to her clearly. She asks one question, we answer it, and then more questions follow. If we spend all our time explaining things to her, what about our work?”
Ling Ruoke paused for a moment before nodding. "Beibei, I understand. Don't worry, I'll talk to Yanting."
"Sister Ruo, I'm not saying what she's doing is bad. We all really want to help her and make her a good helper to us. But I think asking for advice should be done when it's convenient for others, and there should be a limit, right?"
Ling Ruoke smiled and nodded. "Yes. I'll talk to her later. Any other questions?"
"That's all. Sister Ruo, I'll go back to work now."
"good."
The door closed, and Ling Ruoke slowly exhaled.
It seems that Yanting's eagerness to learn is hindering the work of other employees. However, this diligent and studious attitude is what she wants to see. How can she talk to her without discouraging her enthusiasm?
Before Ling Ruoke could figure it out, Xia Mo came in to talk to her about something, so the problem was temporarily put aside.
"Xia Mo, please call Yan Ting in."
"OK."
A moment later, Mei Yanting knocked on the door and came in. "Sister Ximeng, you wanted to see me?"
Ling Ruoke beckoned to her. "Come over and sit down."
"Oh." Mei Yanting skipped over, clearly in a good mood. She loved being able to work in an office like a white-collar worker and learn so much. Although the salary was only 1600 yuan, it was much higher than the average salary in Y City. The apartment was rented by her sister Ximeng, so without the pressure of rent, life was much easier.
"I've been busy since you arrived and haven't had time to chat with you. How are you feeling?" The girl looked much better and had regained her former liveliness.
"It's great. The work is quite easy, everyone is very friendly, and they've taught me a lot." At first, she was always cautious, afraid of upsetting anyone. After a few days, she found that everyone was friendly and the way they interacted was very casual. Over time, she was able to play along with them, sometimes even joking around while working.
Ling Ruoke could tell that the young woman genuinely enjoyed her job and was eager to learn. "That's good. I often see you asking other colleagues for advice, which is great. But I just remembered a mistake I made before."
"Oh." Mei Yanting was clearly a little nervous and immediately sat up straight.
Ling Ruoke smiled. "Don't be so nervous. I just wanted to share something with you so you wouldn't make the same mistake I did. Back then, I was in school, and during summer vacation I worked at an advertising company. I wanted to learn as much as possible, so whenever I had time, I would pester my colleagues with questions, and they all answered them very patiently. But later, one of my colleagues went to the manager to complain. Do you know what she said?"
Mei Yanting shook her head, her two hands unconsciously rubbing together.
"She said it's good that I'm so eager to learn, but sometimes it's not good to keep bothering people when they're already busy, as it will affect their work. She hoped that I could ask questions when people have free time, so that they would answer to the best of their knowledge and it wouldn't affect anyone's work. I thought about it for a long time afterward and realized that she was right. We can't let our eagerness to learn affect others."
"Sister Ximeng, I understand. I will definitely pay more attention in the future."
Ling Ruoke couldn't help but sigh inwardly. The little girl was smiling, but her smile was clearly somewhat stiff. Sure enough, she was still too sensitive.
As expected, I'm still not very good at this kind of work.
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