Zeng Zhongkang had been sitting to one side the whole time, and he found Zhang Hongmei's words very funny.
Having lived with her for over half a year, how could I not know what kind of person she is? So I knew she was really joking just now, but even though it was a joke, it was also true.
Zhang Hongmei's beauty truly needs no embellishment.
"Mom, someone will come over this afternoon to help you and Zhang Hongmei with your makeup."
Zhang Hongmei quickly shook her head and waved her hands. "I really don't need it, I can do my own makeup. I don't like it, you could say I hate makeup."
“Carlos, I don’t need it. Tell them they don’t need to come.”
Seeing that both ladies strongly refused, Carlos gave in to them. To be honest, he didn't like heavy makeup either. Isn't natural beauty better? Why put so much makeup on your face? It's a disaster after you remove it.
My previous lovers were like that, so I never stayed overnight at her place, afraid of being scared when I woke up in the morning.
I glanced at Zhang Hongmei without even realizing it. This is what beauty is all about!
After waking up from her afternoon nap, Zhang Hongmei read books with Annie, explaining the lessons to her. They watched cartoons for a while, and then at four o'clock, she was called downstairs for dinner.
There's not much to eat at these gatherings, and I was worried that Annie was too young to handle it, so I prepared a simple afternoon tea.
"Ladies, it's time for you to change your clothes and put on makeup. Do you need my help?"
Zhang Hongmei shook her head. "No need, godmother. I can manage on my own. I'll just wear that diamond jewelry set."
"Okay, you guys go do your makeup first, we'll match the jewelry later. The men, go change your clothes too. We shouldn't go too late."
Zhang Hongmei first helped Annie change into her dress, and sure enough, the red color accentuated Annie's noble temperament even more.
“It’s very beautiful. Go and choose your own jewelry.”
"Okay, Mom."
Zhang Hongmei also changed into a purple dress, but after looking at her bare thighs, she felt it wasn't quite right. So she took it off and put on a long red skirt.
"Mom, are you wearing red too?"
"Hmm, I think it would be better if we wore the same color."
Huang Meihua knocked on the door and came in, where she saw two red dolls.
"Godmother, the purple skirt is too short. I feel uncomfortable with my legs exposed."
“Okay, red is also very suitable. But there seems to be too little jewelry.” Huang Meihua then picked out a pigeon egg ring and a diamond bracelet. Finally, she also chose an amethyst butterfly headdress.
"Hehe, it's too gorgeous, so noble that it's hard to look directly at it."
Zhang Hongmei gave a helpless smile. "Godmother, don't you really think you're wearing too much?"
"How could that be? I think it's just right."
“Annie’s jewelry is very nice, and she can also wear a pearl bracelet.”
"It's already five o'clock. You two take your bags and let's go downstairs. They're all waiting for us down there."
Zhang Hongmei kept her head down, staring at the ring on her hand, afraid of losing it. Forgive her own small-mindedness. She really couldn't help it; she felt like she was being held hostage. Who told her to flaunt her wealth like that?
The three ladies came downstairs, but the three gentlemen stared in disbelief. This woman was truly dazzling.
Zeng Zhongkang was very unhappy, but seeing Zhang Hongmei's discomfort and her conservative dress, he didn't say anything.
I've attended banquets and know that the women there consider revealing clothing to be beautiful, but I simply can't accept it.
Carlos cleared his throat. "Three beautiful ladies, let's go. Annie, Zhang Hongmei and I will ride in one car, and Mom, Dad, and Zhongkang will ride in the other."
Zeng Zhongkang was even more dissatisfied now, as he had come to protect Zhang Hongmei.
Zhang Hongmei glanced at Zeng Zhongkang, swallowing the words she was about to say. She knew in her heart, what danger could there be in the car? Once they arrived at the venue, she would just need to stay close to her.
Zhang Hongmei stepped out of the house and saw the cars outside. She sighed again, "Rich people! Two extended RVs." She even felt a pang of resentment towards the wealthy.
Holding Annie's hand, Carlos got into the car after the two of them. The banquet was actually scheduled for six o'clock, but they had dawdled a bit, so it was already 5:30 when they got in the car. However, Carlos must have been aware of the time, so there shouldn't be any awkward situations.
"Hongmei, are you nervous?"
"Hmm, I'm afraid of getting robbed. This is just too ostentatious, isn't it?"
"Hehe. How could that be? You'll see when you get to the venue. You're too plain for this kind of occasion; it will make people think you're disrespectful."
Zhang Hongmei understood this principle, so although she was unwilling, she did not object.
"Don't be nervous, you're not one to get stage fright!"
"Hehe." Zhang Hongmei could only manage a dry laugh. How could she not be stage-frightened? How could she not be nervous?
"We estimate we'll arrive around 6:10, which is neither too early nor too late. Today, your status is that of the eldest daughter of the McCann family."
I was here for a visit a couple of days ago, and all my friends know that you have a daughter now. That's why you absolutely had to show up today.
Zhang Hongmei knew that while she enjoyed the privileges and dividends of being a young lady, she also had to shoulder the responsibilities. This was what working for money meant. Therefore, she didn't reject these things.
He nodded. "I understand."
"Don't worry, everyone here is civilized, nothing too embarrassing will happen."
"Carlos, you're a foreigner, is it really okay for you to steal someone else's thunder like this?"
Carlos shrugged innocently. "How could that be? I didn't steal anyone's thunder. It may seem calm on the surface, but it's not as peaceful as the ten families here."
I haven't worked with them much; we're mostly just nodding acquaintances. So there's no need to worry about them.
"Okay, I understand." The underlying meaning was that if they offended him, they shouldn't hold back.
I love it this way, I don't have to worry about others.
They arrived at the venue at exactly 6:10. It was a castle, much larger and more opulent than McCann's. Zhang Hongmei thought to herself, "This is what showing off wealth is all about."
Beth and the others were in the car ahead. Zeng Zhongkang got out, opened the door, and asked Huang Meihua to get out, followed by Beth. The two elderly people walked hand in hand, with Huang Meihua also holding Zeng Zhongkang's hand.
This tells the people here that this isn't a bodyguard, but someone important.
Flashes of light and camera shutters went off one after another. Zhang Hongmei was a little scared. This was really bad. This wasn't a celebrity, why did they want to take pictures?
The car in front drove away, and it was their turn to get off. Carlos got off first and helped Zhang Hongmei out of the car.
The handsome man and beautiful woman combination attracted everyone's attention, and Zhang Hongmei felt the flashes of light from the cameras were even faster.
Linking arms with Carlos and holding Anne's hand with the other, the three of them walked across the carpet, past all the onlookers and reporters.
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