What kind of feelings can people who talk about interests talk about?
Since there's no conflict of interest, why be upset? Of course, this honesty was only directed at Su Ziqing; to the outside world... there was absolutely no response.
Thinking about what Gong Chengjue had said to her, Su Ziqing suddenly felt that perhaps she shouldn't have double standards.
See, Gong Chengjue? You chose this marriage partner yourself, hoping to have the best of both worlds, but what about them? They don't even care if you get into trouble...
Su Ziqing silently lit a candle in her heart, then stood up and said, "Sorry to bother you."
Zhou Ruoling felt that Su Ziqing might have misunderstood something, but there was no need to explain.
But Su Ziqing, who had just stood up, couldn't help but ask Zhou Ruoling, who had a calm expression, "You haven't fallen for him at all?"
Zhou Ruoling chuckled, "How can a marriage alliance be about whether you like someone or not?"
"he……"
"Hmm?" Zhou Ruoling raised an eyebrow slightly.
Su Ziqing shook her head, "Never mind, it's nothing." What's the point of talking to someone who's talking past you?
Zhou Ruoling didn't care about Gong Chengjue at all.
"You really like Gong Chengjue, don't you?" Zhou Ruoling was still envious, because Gong Chengjue liked her too.
Su Ziqing gave her a deep look, having already made up her mind that the next time she saw Gong Chengjue, she would definitely stop their so-called marriage.
What's the point of a marriage alliance that doesn't even care about safety?
So when Zhou Ruoling asked her this, she answered directly, "I love him." Because she loved him, when she heard about his accident, she didn't have time to think about whether it would be awkward for her to rush to the capital like this, given her status.
Because she loved him, she thought of asking Zhou Ruoling about Gong Chengjue, just to make sure he was alright...
However, Zhou Ruoling's answer disappointed her greatly.
"Love...it's truly touching." Zhou Ruoling remained calm, a slight smile in her eyes as she looked at Su Ziqing, thinking that her marriage to Gong Chengjue was likely to fall through.
"He loves you too." Okay, she'll be a good person then.
Although she is still angry that Gong Chengjue made the decision on his own without informing her, which has put her in a passive position in the future!
What happened to the promised collaboration?
At the crucial moment, he only cared about himself. If something happens to him, she won't even have any bargaining chips in the Zhou family.
What a waste of time! The Zhou family has been extremely satisfied with her performance over the past two months, okay?!
Su Ziqing didn't know what Zhou Ruoling meant by saying that, but she still replied, "I know."
Zhou Ruoling smiled but remained silent.
“Miss Zhou, if Cheng Jue returns, I think I will stop your marriage.” Su Ziqing spoke her mind to Zhou Ruoling.
Zhou Ruoling didn't show any surprise, and nodded, "If he can come back..."
When Su Ziqing heard her say that, her heart sank. Even if Zhou Ruoling and Gong Chengjue didn't have any feelings for each other, they would still hear some information if they were together, right?
The Gong family won't say, and she's unwilling to say anything either?
Zhou Ruoling's answer gave Su Ziqing a bad feeling. She looked at Zhou Ruoling with extreme seriousness, "Are you saying that...something happened to him?"
Zhou Ruoling blinked slightly. "I didn't say that."
"No, that's what you meant, Miss Zhou. How much do you know?" Su Ziqing sat down again, her voice pleading. "Could you tell me?"
Zhou Ruoling realized she had been a bit too sharp-tongued; she should have just shut up.
Why should we follow Su Ziqing's lead?
If Su Ziqing were to reveal anything that Gong Chengjue was keeping from her, and then came back to settle scores with her, wouldn't Gong Chengjue hold her accountable?
Others may not know, but she knows very well that Gong Chengjue really values Su Ziqing as much as the apple of his eye!
He would rather break up with her, seek cooperation with her, and let Su Ziqing misunderstand than offer a single explanation.
For what purpose?
It's just about keeping Su Ziqing out of danger and preventing her from entering the dangerous zone.
Zhou Ruoling's silence made Su Ziqing feel that things were not so simple.
She looked at Zhou Ruoling, thinking that perhaps she could talk to Zhou Ruoling.
"Miss Zhou, may I ask you why you agreed to the marriage alliance with the Gong family?" Zhou Ruoling's behavior made it very clear to her that without certain benefits, how could she possibly agree to the marriage alliance?
Zhou Ruoling lowered her head, picked up the coffee in front of her, took a sip, then gently put it down. She looked up at Su Ziqing again and said, "Of course, there is a reason for cooperation."
"Can I know the reason?" Su Ziqing asked again.
"No." Zhou Ruoling also refused directly.
Su Ziqing didn't ask any further questions, but instead asked other questions indirectly, "Miss Zhou should know the dangers of being with Gong Chengjue, right? I'm sure you've encountered similar assassination attempts when you were together."
Su Ziqing said this as a statement, and after she finished speaking, she locked her gaze on Zhou Ruoling's expression.
What kind of cooperation would be so great that one would risk their life for it?
Zhou Ruoling saw right through Su Ziqing and shook her head with a gentle smile, "Miss Su, you won't get any answers from me. I won't tell you anything."
Su Ziqing took a deep breath. "What if I said I might be able to help you? I am the head of the Su family, not just an ordinary young lady."
Zhou Ruoling shook her head, "It's not just about money."
"That's the reason for the momentum?"
“You don’t need to try to find out anything more.” Zhou Ruoling kept her mouth tightly shut, raised her hand to look at her watch, “You’ve already wasted half an hour here. If you really want to know about the Gong family, you should ask the Gong family.”
“I come from the Gong family,” Su Ziqing said.
"What did the Gong family say?"
"I think you should go and ask..."
Zhou Ruoling shook her head.
“Miss Zhou, please, I’m begging you. No, don’t you have a business relationship with Gong Chengjue? You two are also involved in some kind of conflict of interest…” Su Ziqing pleaded with her.
Zhou Ruoling laughed, "You just said that you would stop my marriage to Gong Chengjue."
"I……"
Zhou Ruoling stopped being coy. She looked at Su Ziqing, her smile fading, and said seriously, "You thought I was cold-blooded just now, didn't you? However... given my current status, the Gong family won't reveal any information to me."
Su Ziqing was slightly taken aback.
“I’m not even considered a member of the Gong family yet, not even a business partner,” Zhou Ruoling said, spreading her hands. “So, if you ask me, I really don’t know.”
Before Su Ziqing could say anything, Zhou Ruoling explained, "There are a set of rules for arranging marriages, Miss Su. You don't understand. I'm really happy for you, really."
This shows that Su Ziqing never needed to know what a marriage alliance was, yet as a member of the family, she was always required to contribute to the family.
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