Film and TV: Starting from childhood, I will give up Zhong Yi

Chapter 252: Zhong Xiaoqin resigns, Gu Jia's ridicule

Mrs. Li's lips curled up with a proud arc, her fingertips circling the pearl necklace, and she said slowly: "If you really want my tea factory, I can sell it to you at a lower price. Only three million transfer fee will be enough."

Mrs. Li is well-informed. She knows too well the ambition in Gu Jia's eyes. People like her who are eager to make money are the easiest to handle.

"Okay, but I have to go back and discuss it with my husband."

Gu Jia was trying to smile on the surface, but there was a cold look in her eyes.

Although I can't think of a way to deal with Mrs. Li at the moment, I can use her to amuse myself.

Mrs. Li said slowly, "Then you better reply to me quickly. My tea factory is in great demand."

"Yes, Mrs. Lee."

Around four o'clock in the afternoon, a group of noble ladies from the wives' circle left the venue one after another, swaying in their high heels. Mrs. Yu glanced at Lin Yuan from the corner of her eye without leaving a trace.

Her satisfaction with Lin Yuan was not only because of his appearance, but also because he knew his limits and would not let her have any worries.

If it was the kind of person who was obsessed with her, she would definitely try every means to cut off contact with him, but Lin Yuan's just the right distance made her feel particularly at ease. The two of them didn't even need to ask each other's names. This kind of ambiguous relationship was the safest game.

After all the ladies left, Lin Yuan patted Gu Jia's shoulder gently and asked, "Want to invest again?"

Gu Jia looked at Lin Yuan and smiled gently, then asked, "What do you think?"

She definitely would not be fooled again this time, but she wanted to hear Lin Yuan's opinion.

"There's no such thing as a free lunch. Even if there is, it won't fall on our heads." Lin Yuan sneered, "If this tea factory really makes money, why would she let it go?"

"Don't you believe that this tea factory can make money?" Gu Jia raised her eyebrows and asked.

"I only believe in human nature. Rich people will never complain about having too much money."

Gu Jia nodded without comment.

"You often hang out with these women, and I'm afraid you'll be fooled." Lin Yuan held her hand and said seriously, "I always feel that you're going to fall. If you really want to get it, I'll send someone to help you check it out."

Lin Yuan often touched her hands, and she had gradually become immune to such physical contact.

But when he met Lin Yuan's affectionate gaze, his heart still beat faster.

"Don't worry, I have no intentions towards the tea factory. You're right. If it really made money, why would it sell it?" She chuckled calmly, trying to hide her inner panic. "I said this just to tease her and see what other tricks she can come up with."

If someone else had said such prophetic words, she would have thought that the other person was a charlatan, but coming from Lin Yuan's mouth, it was inexplicably convincing - especially since she had foreseen the crisis in her dream, which further supported Lin Yuan's statement.

She silently made up her mind that no matter what happened in the future, it would be best to discuss it with Lin Yuan.

Lin Yuan chuckled when he heard this: "Jia Jie, you usually look gentle and kind, but I didn't expect you to be so 'evil' at heart."

Seeing that Gu Jia did not withdraw her hand immediately, Lin Yuan's thumb began to gently stroke the back of her hand.

Gu Jia rolled her eyes and complained in her heart, thinking that what she did was not a bad thing at all. Compared with Mrs. Li's scheming and smiling face, this could be considered repaying evil with kindness.

It was not until the back of her hand was rubbed until it was burning hot that Gu Jia pulled her hand back as if waking up from a dream, turned away and said in panic: "You go back first."

In the end, she couldn't say the words of innocence. How could she bear to respond coldly to Lin Yuan's genuine concern?

What was even more difficult for her to say was that every time she saw Lin Yuan, she would actually imagine that this was a dream, and that Lin Yuan would carry her back to the room without saying anything.

Lin Yuan smiled and said, "Sister Jia, didn't you ask me to help investigate Liang Zhengxian? I actually found some interesting information."

"What did you find out?" Gu Jia immediately became interested.

Lin Yuan said in a contemptuous tone: "Liang Zhengxian has a girlfriend in Hong Kong who he has been in love with for seven years. Although they did not get a notarized marriage, their relatives and friends in Hong Kong all know that they are husband and wife."

"Ah? So Wang Manni was cheated?" Gu Jia opened her mouth slightly, with a look of surprise on her face.

"It's not a scam, it's just a matter of willing people taking the bait. As long as you are determined, you can always find some clues, but she just doesn't want to think about it." Lin Yuan shook his head with a smile, "Liang Zhengxian gave her clothes, jewelry, cars, and gave her hundreds of millions of yuan. Isn't this what she wants? What loss is there?"

Gu Jia didn't understand how many billions he meant at first. After she realized what was going on, she glanced at him in reproach. Then she frowned slightly, revealing a worried look. "I'd better tell her first."

Lin Yuan raised his eyebrows and said disdainfully: "What's the point of telling her? Does it matter whether he has a girlfriend or not? Wang Manni can brainwash him just as well. They have been together for seven years and haven't gotten married yet. There must be a crack in their relationship. Liang Zhengxian truly loves me, Wang Manni."

Gu Jia shook her head and said firmly: "No matter what, we have to tell her about this first."

"I won't stop you from telling her, but I advise you not to be too blunt."

"Why?" Gu Jia looked at Lin Yuan with some confusion in her eyes.

Lin Yuan said with a half-smile: "You are too straightforward. How can Wang Manni continue to deceive herself and Liang Zhengxian? She might even blame you."

Gu Jia stopped holding the phone, lowered her head slightly, and fell into a brief contemplation.

What Lin Yuan said was not wrong. It would be better to wait until they meet and slowly guide her. If Wang Manni is really the same as what Lin Yuan said, it is her choice and there is no need for him to interfere too much.

"I'm going back."

When Lin Yuan was about to leave, Gu Jia suddenly asked, "Have you dreamed about me recently?"

She wanted to know whether the Lin Yuan in the dream was the real Lin Yuan, or an illusion projected by her deepest desire?

Lin Yuan's expression was a little strange, "Sister Jia, why are you asking this?"

Gu Jia also felt a little abrupt. How could she ask such a question? Her face flushed slightly, and she quickly explained: "I just remembered and asked casually."

Lin Yuan said nonsense: "I really dreamed that I was at your house last night. Brother Xu was sleeping soundly, and you..."

"Why do you remember the dream in such detail?" Gu Jia interrupted and pushed Lin Yuan out with her little hand, "Go back quickly, I'm going to close the door."

Lin Yuan muttered in dissatisfaction: "Didn't you ask me to say that?"

Gu Jia didn't feel comfortable listening any further. She felt like she felt a lot lighter after listening to Lin Yuan.

……

After get off work, Zhong Xiaoqin went to Lin Yuan's house as usual. After opening the door, she tiptoed into the kitchen.

Lin Yuan was cooking. Zhong Xiaoqin sneaked over and put her hands through his tight waist. She pressed her whole body against him, rubbing her cheek against the soft cotton shirt on his back. She narrowed her eyes like a little fox and took a deep sniff: "Why do you smell better than the food?"

Lin Yuan patted her little hands on her abdomen and said softly, "Be careful not to get splashed by the oil."

"No, I just want to be held." Zhong Xiaoqin shook her body and acted coquettishly.

Lin Yuan let her hang on him, the soft touch made his heart waver a little.

This pampering made Zhong Xiaoqin feel sweet as honey in her heart, and she couldn't suppress the smile at the corner of her lips.

After shaking for a while, Zhong Xiaoqin let go of Lin Yuan and accompanied him in the kitchen. More than ten minutes later, the two of them brought the food to the dining table together, and Lin Yuan pulled her to sit on the same side.

Lin Yuan looked at her expression and asked with a smile, "Have you been wronged at work again?"

Zhong Xiaoqin pouted her pink lips and buried her head in his shoulder. She complained like a deflated ball, "Sister Li asked me to help her go to Fumanju to discuss closing the store, but they ignored me and kicked me out directly."

"Fumanju..." Lin Yuan raised his eyebrows slightly, stroked the hair on the back of her neck, and said seriously, "Have you ever thought about changing your job? For example, try writing a novel."

Zhong Xiaoqin raised her head and subconsciously doubted herself: "Writing a novel? Don't make fun of me."

"Weren't the love words you wrote to me last time very sweet?" Lin Yuan raised a wicked smile, "You are the fireworks that suddenly exploded in my dull life, and the new buds that broke through the ground in my barren heart. Even if there are six pennies all over the ground, you are willing to accompany me to look up at the moon..."

Zhong Xiaoqin shyly reached out to cover his mouth to stop him from continuing.

That day she had just returned to her parents' home and felt a little uncomfortable for a while. She was thinking about Lin Yuan, so she sent a long love message to Lin Yuan on WeChat.

Now, listening to Lin Yuan's retelling in person, I felt my cheeks burning.

Lin Yuan's smile deepened, and he suddenly licked her palm with the tip of his tongue. Zhong Xiaoqin retracted her hand as if it was burned.

Lin Yuan put his arm around her shoulders and continued to persuade her, "You have such a good literary talent. Wouldn't it be more interesting to describe the stories in your heart with words than to deal with boring and repetitive things like arguing with merchants every day? You are only 30 years old. Our lives have just begun. We should do what we want to do while we are young, right?"

Zhong Xiaoqin was moved by what he said. She did have a lot of insights on marriage and life that she wanted to express.

"Besides..." Lin Yuan suddenly lowered his head and gently rubbed her red earlobe with the tip of his nose. "You run up and down in the mall every day. If you have our baby in the future, how can I feel at ease?"

These words were like a thin needle, gently piercing through the last worry in Zhong Xiaoqin's heart.

The last time she was pregnant, she didn’t know if it had anything to do with her excessive workload. If she got pregnant again, she really wouldn’t dare to repeat the same mistake.

After dinner, they walked hand in hand in the park. The scattered street lights cast tiny spots of light on the ground. The evening breeze, wrapped in the scent of grass, brushed through their hair. It was quiet all around, so they didn't have to worry about being seen by acquaintances.

But it doesn’t matter even if she is seen by acquaintances. Zhong Xiaoqin now just takes the attitude of letting things take their course.

The two of them snuggled together in the hazy moonlight. Zhong Xiaoqin took the initiative to stand on tiptoe and gently pressed her soft lips against his.

At Mr. and Mrs. Zhong’s home.

Mother Zhong looked at the time and couldn't help muttering, "Is our daughter dating someone? Why does she come home so late every day?"

Mr. Zhong couldn't believe it: "No way."

As they were talking, the door opened and Zhong Xiaoqin smiled with sparkling eyes: "Dad, Mom, I'm back."

Zhong's father and mother looked at each other. In the past, when Chen Yu was away on business and Zhong Xiaoqin lived with them, she always came home exhausted after get off work. Now, she worked overtime so late at night, and her eyes and eyebrows were filled with joy that could not be hidden. It seemed abnormal no matter how you looked at it.

Zhong's mother immediately asked, "Xiaoqin, why are you back so late?"

"I'm working overtime. Didn't I tell you that?" Zhong Xiaoqin put her bag down casually.

Zhong's mother's face was full of suspicion: "You've been working overtime until now, and you're still so happy?"

Zhong Xiaoqin's smile froze, and then she adjusted her hair and explained with a dry laugh: "How can I be happy? I am like this every day."

"Xiaoqin, tell me the truth. Are you in love? Or have you gotten back together with Chen Yu?"

Zhong Xiaoqin said sadly, "Chen Yu and I ended a long time ago, okay?"

"Then you are in love! Who? Tell mom."

Upon hearing this, Mr. Zhong's ears perked up and he looked at his daughter with concern.

Zhong Xiaoqin bit her lower lip and said vaguely, "Oh, no, we haven't talked yet. We are just in contact." Seeing that her parents wanted to ask more questions, Zhong Xiaoqin covered her ears and said, "I'm so sleepy. I'm going to take a shower first."

After saying that, he ran away.

……

Zhong Xiaoqin and Wang Manni both work in Grand Hyatt Mansion, so during lunch break the two girls often come to Gu Jia's house to chat.

Gu Jia’s dessert shop only opens in the afternoon every day. It is also near Grand Hyatt Residences, so she can entertain her two best friends during her lunch break.

It was rare for Lin Yuan to appear here. Xu Ziyan had a cold and a low fever, and kept clamoring to see Lin Yuan perform magic, so Gu Jia went upstairs to invite Lin Yuan over.

Now that Xu Ziyan was fast asleep in the room, Lin Yuan came to the living room and naturally sat next to Zhong Xiaoqin.

Wang Manni was telling her besties what happened yesterday, not avoiding Lin Yuan's presence at all.

The main reason was that she also wanted to show her relationship with Liang Zhengxian in front of Lin Yuan, as a small counterattack against Lin Yuan's verbal ridicule last time.

Yesterday morning, Wang Manni angrily kicked Liang Zhengxian out of the car because Liang Zhengxian still refused to confirm his relationship with her.

Unexpectedly, Liang Zhengxian later came to the Misha store and bought a bunch of clothes and jewelry under the warm reception of the deputy manager Daisy.

Then he walked up to Wang Manni and announced loudly that this was bought for his girlfriend Wang Manni. He also very gentlemanly expressed his gratitude to Wang Manni's colleagues for their care for Wang Manni.

All the colleagues were shocked. They didn't expect that Wang Manni found such a rich boyfriend.

Wang Manni was in a good mood after getting the status she wanted. She held Liang Zhengxian's hand and walked on the overpass, laughing happily like a child.

But Liang Zhengxian suddenly told Wang Manni at this time that he was a non-marriageist.

I have to say that Liang Zhengxian is really good at emotional manipulation. He gave Wang Manni a sweet treat and then immediately gave her a soft blow.

Wang Manni had just gotten the girlfriend status she had always dreamed of, so how could she bear to leave Liang Zhengxian easily?

After listening to Wang Manni's story, Zhong Xiaoqin couldn't help but exclaimed: "Not marrying? You've blocked the way right from the start. How can we talk about it further?"

Gu Jia looked calm: "I think it's better than lying to her for three to five years and then telling the truth."

Zhong Xiaoqin frowned, looking conflicted: "That's what I said, but how can we talk about this if we're not getting married?"

Gu Jia asked Wang Manni: "Manni, what do you think?"

Wang Manni's eyes were full of longing, and she chuckled and said, "The appearance of Liang Zhengxian satisfies all my imaginations of a partner, except not getting married. But who can say for sure? Maybe one day he will want to get married again after listening to a song, watching a movie, or experiencing a life-and-death experience?"

Zhong Xiaoqin nodded quickly and agreed: "It's possible. Even DINKs can be single, and those who don't want to get married may want to get married someday."

Wang Manni glanced at Zhong Xiaoqin gratefully and said firmly, "So I can't give up. As long as there comes a day when he wants to get married, at least I will be by his side."

Gu Jiake is not as naive as Zhong Xiaoqin. She frowned slightly and said, "He wants to never get married in this life. What are you going to do? Just keep fighting with him."

Wang Manni took a deep breath and said, "Then I won't get married either."

Gu Jia looked at Wang Manni and said, "Then you better think about it. Since he said that marriage is an economic contract, how can he protect you if he is not willing to sign this contract?"

Wang Manni's face was filled with happiness and joy: "He took me to see an opera that day. I think love should be like this. Love should be pure. I think it's good for the two of us to enjoy the time together."

When Zhong Xiaoqin heard this, she glanced at Lin Yuan beside her quietly, then quickly looked away.

Gu Jia chuckled, her tone was sharp and undisguised: "If Liang Zhengxian was not a financially independent Chinese American today, would you agree if he said he didn't want to get married? Wasn't it the executive cabin on the cruise ship that attracted you to this person in the first place? Why are you talking about love now?"

Gu Jia is a woman who accompanied her husband to build his business from scratch, while Wang Manni is a woman who reaped the benefits when her husband became successful. If it weren't for the friendship between them, Gu Jia would not have spoken so tactfully.

"Gu Jia, what do you mean?" Wang Manni's face turned ugly, as if she had been touched in a sore spot. She raised her voice, "You said I'm after his money?"

Lin Yuan covered his mouth with one hand and let out a soft laugh. Zhong Xiaoqin, who was standing beside him, quietly nudged him with her elbow, signaling him to hold back.

Gu Jia still looked straight at Wang Manni with a serious expression: "I am reminding you because we are true friends. If you really want his money, I think you have nothing to lose. I am afraid that you will fall into it. You have not been to where he works, nor to where he lives. Are you sure you know him well enough? For someone who does not want to get married, you are fully committed. Aren't you afraid of getting hurt?"

"So what?" Wang Manni raised her voice and asked, "So I should just play around, get some benefits, and don't take it seriously."

Wang Manni put down the water cup heavily, "Gu Jia, I think you have been brainwashed by those rich ladies recently. You seem to think that everything should be calculated in terms of gains and losses."

Gu Jia frowned: "Manni, if you say that, you really misunderstood what I meant."

Seeing that both women were looking at each other without showing any weakness, the atmosphere became tense. Zhong Xiaoqin quickly tried to smooth things over. She stood up and grabbed Wang Manni's arm: "Manni, it's almost lunch time. Let's go back first. Let's go."

Lin Yuan spoke at the right time: "Xiaoqin... Sister, you left your earrings at my house last time. Please go to my house and get them later."

"Oh."

Zhong Xiaoqin was slightly startled, then nodded in agreement and pulled Wang Manni out.

After leaving the house, she comforted him softly: "Manni, don't be angry. Gu Gu must have good intentions. She is worried about you."

Wang Manni curled her lips in dissatisfaction: "Don't you think she has become a different person recently?"

Zhong Xiaoqin responded: "I am a little scared. I have never seen her so aggressive."

Wang Manni stopped and sighed, "Maybe Gu Jia saw through me, so I was angry."

These words shocked Zhong Xiaoqin and she was speechless for a moment.

Gu Jia's home.

After the two women left, Lin Yuan couldn't help but laugh and said, "You can't wake up a person who pretends to be asleep. Wang Manni wants to live a life of a rich wife too much. As long as Liang Zhengxian is willing to spend money and effort to coax her, no one can shake her obsession."

Gu Jia said thoughtfully: "I was wondering, if I just told her that Liang Zhengxian has a fiancée who he has been dating for seven years, how would she react?"

"Of course she will be eager to ask Liang Zhengxian for confirmation." Lin Yuan raised his eyebrows meaningfully, "If Liang Zhengxian tells her no, do you think she will believe Liang Zhengxian or you?"

Gu Jia was silent.

Lin Yuan turned around and left and returned home, waiting for Zhong Xiaoqin to come and pick up the earrings.

Not long after, after comforting Wang Manni, Zhong Xiaoqin hurried back to Lin Yuan's house.

Zhong Xiaoqin reached out to tidy up her slightly messy hair and asked curiously, "Which earring of mine is left with you?"

Lin Yuan spread out his palms, a pair of delicate pearl earrings shone softly in the sun, and said with a smile: "Of course this is the new one I bought for you."

Zhong Xiaoqin's eyes lit up instantly. She took it carefully and looked at it lovingly: "You're wasting money again!"

His tone was filled with unconcealable joy.

Lin Yuan pinched her pretty face and gently hugged her: "I like to see you wearing this. After you leave, can you take this dress with you and wear it for me to see in the future."

"Maybe." Zhong Xiaoqin blushed and gently pushed his chest, "But, lunch break is almost over."

"You've already submitted your resignation application, so it doesn't matter if you delay it for a while."

Zhong Xiaoqin raised her head and smiled sweetly at him, her eyebrows curved: "Hehe, yeah, anyway, you helped me to settle the matter of Fumanju."

……

On the other side, Gu Jia entrusted Xu Ziyan, who was sleeping soundly after his fever subsided, to the nanny, and walked into the dessert shop wearing an exquisite dress and high heels.

The ladies from the wives' circle came here one after another and started showing off their wealth on a daily basis.

Mrs. Liu suddenly asked, "Mrs. Li, are you going to sell your tea factory or not? A friend of mine is asking."

Mrs. Li looked at Gu Jia with a smile and said, "I am planning to sell my tea factory to Gu Jia. If Gu Jia can't make it, you can talk to your friend."

Looking at the poor acting skills of Mrs. Li and Mrs. Liu, Gu Jia couldn't help but find it ridiculous, wondering how she had been fooled in the first place.

Gu Jia raised her red lips to a perfect arc: "Mrs. Liu, since you have a friend who has an idea, I will give it to your friend."

Mrs. Li and Mrs. Liu's smiles froze when they heard this. They had originally wanted to play hard to get and force her to pay earlier, but why did Gu Jia give up the money?

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