Don't get married if you're reborn.

Chapter 435 Zeng Mi Regains Her Freedom (10K)

The news that the provincial government spearheaded the establishment of the Fengzhou Business Alliance and that Zeng Wenjie was appointed as its president continues to gain traction.

Reporters wander around the Fengyuan compound every day.

Shi Hao has been having a great time these past few days...

Because he had been a guest on a special interview with the State Administration of Radio and Television, many reporters would approach Zeng Wenjie after they could no longer see him, resulting in him appearing in newspapers and on television several times.

The point is to keep praising Zeng Wenjie to make him a little unhappy.

Mu Qingyang was not disturbed much, because Zeng Wenjie had also made a statement, and the reporters were also sensible enough not to offend this official favorite.

On this day, Zeng Wenjie appeared in the "Hero Kill" project team.

When Yuan Xiuqin saw him, she was so moved that she almost cried. She said, "Boss, I thought you didn't want us lovely employees anymore!"

Feng Ji laughed and said, "Boss, it's been so long! You need to give me some work instructions, otherwise, this planning... is getting a bit boring."

Zeng Wenjie said, "I'll arrange something for you in a bit."

He waved his hand and then laughed, "Tencent put out our promotional ads today, everyone saw them, right?"

Zheng Shouyun said lazily, "I saw it. There's a lot of criticism online. Many friends even called to mock me, saying that I've been exiled to a small workshop to make low-quality games."

Feng Ji couldn't help but cover his mouth and laugh, saying, "Who came up with this ad? It really does have the feel of a pirated game ad?"

Yuan Xiuqin said, "Our boss!"

Feng Ji was taken aback, then said, "However, to be honest, this advertisement is really catchy! After watching it a few times, my head is filled with that magical Mandarin accent."

Zeng Wenjie raised an eyebrow smugly and said, "Right! We need to get Tencent to step up their efforts and invite a few more Hong Kong stars to film it, so that our future players will be brainwashed repeatedly, until their minds are filled with 'Hero Kill'!"

Zheng Shouyun's lips twitched as he said, "I'll call President Ma later to report the situation. I hope he can cooperate."

It must have been quite a bit of pressure for Pony Ma to come up with this kind of promotional ad.

Not only did outsiders not understand, but even people within the company didn't understand why they would make such a cheap, even disgusting, promotional video for a game.

The game is good, but the ads don't seem to be good ads.

“Sometimes, you have to use reverse thinking, which can actually achieve the best results,” Zeng Wenjie said with a smile.

He sat down in his office chair, turned on his computer, and then received several links.

These are articles, mostly written by well-known game reviewers, and they are all advertisements for the game "Hero Kill".

"Tencent is about to make a laughing stock of the century. Jack Ma personally went to Chongshan to discuss project cooperation with an outsider, and left the project at an unknown second-tier university. I even doubt that these people can even understand programming properly..."

"Judging from the latest game promotional advertisement, it is absolutely terrible. Although it features a big-name Hong Kong star, the content is so bad that I can't even begin to describe it!"

"Judging from this disgusting and poorly made advertising, this game called 'Hero Kill' is destined to be no good game."

"This collaboration will undoubtedly become the biggest stain on Mr. Ma's reputation, and even on the entire Tencent!"

—Game reviewer: Jiang Yong.

Jiang Yong is a well-known figure in the gaming industry. His article was immediately reprinted by major media outlets and manufacturers after it was published.

In particular, the two major game companies, Wangyi and Shengtai, directly posted this article on their official website homepage, making it extremely sarcastic.

The poorly made game advertisement for "Hero Kill" has been heavily criticized by gamers, who said they had never seen such a crude advertisement before, and it was simply disgusting!

Occasionally, a couple of netizens would say that the advertisement was very catchy, but they were quickly drowned out by criticism.

Director Jiang was also a little worried and said to Zeng Wenjie, "Wenjie, isn't this advertisement really too rough? I've seen a lot of criticism online! Even Principal Gao called me to ask about the situation."

Zeng Wenjie said, "Director Jiang, don't worry. The more fiercely they curse, the more popular we are! In a few days, they will be brainwashed and stop cursing."

Director Jiang was both amused and exasperated, but still quite worried, as negative public opinion can have a significant impact on a game that hasn't even been released yet.

Zeng Wenjie remained calm and collected, even constantly browsing web pages and comments. The more fiercely people criticized him, the happier he became.

This made him wonder if he had some masochistic tendencies!

Tony Ma seemed a bit insecure this time, and directly called Zeng Wenjie to ask if he wanted to take the advertisement down.

"Don't withdraw! Please don't withdraw! We need to increase the advertising efforts, and it would be best to put it on the news homepage of Tencent's pop-up window!" Zeng Wenjie hurriedly advised.

“Mr. Zeng, I don’t understand what you’re doing!” Tony Ma said bluntly.

“It doesn’t matter if you don’t understand, but if you trust me, Mr. Ma, I guarantee that the popularity of ‘Hero Kill’ will exceed your original expectations!” Zeng Wenjie said with a smile.

What was the original bet again? Was it 300,000 or 500,000 people online at the same time? He was going to go back and check the contract.

Judging from the fact that this advertisement sparked a nationwide backlash on its very first day of release, Zeng Wenjie felt that it wouldn't be a problem for Mr. Ma to double his original expectations.

Tony was speechless for a moment before saying, "Alright, Chairman Zeng, you'd better not mess this up this time!"

Hearing his serious tone, Zeng Wenjie replied solemnly, "Don't worry, Mr. Ma, I also really want to get the equity in the performance-based agreement."

Tony Ma didn't say anything more. As the owner of Tencent, he could still manage to arrange an advertisement despite opposition.

Zeng Wenjie said to Zheng Shouyun, "Director Zheng, you should communicate more with President Ma tonight and ask him to arrange for a few more Hong Kong stars to film a few more takes. Your company headquarters is nearby, so it's very convenient."

Zheng Shouyun was both amused and exasperated, realizing that this task was indeed quite challenging.

One ad is already making everyone furious; if a few more come, people will really go crazy!

In short, the advertisement caused quite a stir after it was released. Even within the Fengzhou Business Alliance, people were secretly discussing it and questioning whether Zeng Wenjie was going to make a fool of himself.

A week later, the new ads went live, advertised as a brand new version. And when we looked at them, they really were a "brand new version"!

Nick Cheung has been replaced by Louis Koo, who is still carrying a big sword and shouting in broken Mandarin to everyone come and kill him in "Hero Kill".

"Holy shit!"

After opening the advertisement with high expectations, netizens were left with only these four words in their minds.

Then, out of nowhere, some people started using the meme online, first on Baidu Tieba, then on various forums, and finally even on some well-known gaming forums.

Some reviewers wrote positive articles, beginning to suspect that this was a deliberate attempt by the "Hero Kill" team to conduct reverse publicity in order to achieve a brainwashing effect.

They objectively acknowledged that the advertisement was indeed poorly made, but undoubtedly possessed a powerful propaganda and brainwashing effect.

Jiang Yong scoffed and immediately published an article criticizing such remarks, claiming that garbage is garbage and rotten dog meat will never be served at a banquet. He urged people not to take bribes from Tencent to try and whitewash the situation.

This infuriated the game reviewers, sparking another round of online flame wars.

Zeng Wenjie, always eager for drama, had his employees create alternate accounts to stir up trouble and incite conflict on the forum, resulting in a heated exchange between netizens from both sides. Others stood in the middle, constantly making memes, creating quite a spectacle.

"Mr. Zeng, should we open a trial version?" Feng Ji asked thoughtfully.

"No need. The more they criticize us, the more buzz we get. Once the game is released, everyone will flock in to try it out. With things getting this big, even if it's a pile of shit, people will still be tempted to come in and see what it's like!" Zeng Wenjie said with a grin.

Everyone was stunned by what he said, and then they all felt disgusted, but upon closer inspection, it made perfect sense.

If they were uninformed and saw a game sparking a massive online backlash just by releasing promotional ads, they probably wouldn't be able to resist checking it out to see if it was a disaster or a delicacy.

“Our artist will be arriving tomorrow. If you have any ideas for game skins, feel free to discuss them with her,” Zeng Wenjie said, glancing at his watch before standing up.

Zeng Wenjie received a message from Ye Yixuan yesterday that Zeng Mi would be released today. Although it wasn't exactly a release, she was free.

Since his last visit to Zeng Mi, Zeng Wenjie has only spoken to her once more, except for a phone call.

I wonder if her mindset has changed after so many days?
Do you think that this choice is like moving from one cage to another for her?
However, Zeng Wenjie didn't think too much about it. This mutual redemption was already complete, and everything else was up to her own will.

Upon hearing that the artist was also coming to the studio, everyone couldn't help but discuss it.

Each painting is exquisite and quite in line with the image and temperament of the historical figures.

“I think it must be a man, otherwise, how could a female figure be drawn so seductively?” Feng Ji pushed up his glasses and said.

“I also think it will be a man, otherwise they wouldn’t be so discriminatory towards women!” Yuan Xiuqin said with a sneer.

"discriminate?"

"Isn't it a form of discrimination that every female character has large breasts?"

Zheng Shouyun said, "Xiao Yuan, this is clearly an expression of appreciation and praise, okay? Don't talk nonsense."

Yuan Xiuqin said, "The definition of 'beautiful woman' is too simplistic and gives me that feeling."

Feng Ji was speechless for a moment, then said, "Do you discriminate against yourself?"

In short, Yuan Xiuqin, who seemed to aspire to become a martial arts master, was silenced.

Zheng Shouyun covered his mouth and chuckled to himself, thinking that everyone with the surname Feng was truly talented, Feng Xiao and Feng Ji were both exceptional individuals!
Zeng Wenjie parked his car on the deserted road, basking in the not-too-scorching sun, smoking a cigarette, waiting for the gate to open and for familiar people to come out.

When the clock struck two, the heavy door finally creaked open, and Zeng Wenjie immediately sat up and looked over expectantly.

The gate slowly opened, and Zeng Mi's figure came into view.

She was carrying a very old-fashioned canvas bag and dressed in a very casual outfit. She looked around nervously, glancing left and right, but when she found that the people waiting for her were standing not far in front of her, she finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Her panic subsided considerably, and she turned around to thank the two staff members who had seen her out. Then, carrying her canvas bag, she jogged up.

When Zeng Wenjie saw Zeng Mi running towards him as soon as she came out, he couldn't help but smile. He also took a few steps and strode towards her!
A two-way approach is pretty good, isn't it?

Zeng Mi slowed down when she was about three meters away from Zeng Wenjie, looking somewhat timid.

But Zeng Wenjie ran up and hugged her, laughing, "Why did you stop?"

Zeng Mi smiled helplessly and said, "I'm afraid I'll bring you bad luck. Businessmen are always superstitious about that, aren't they? I haven't even taken a shower yet!"

Zeng Wenjie put his nose to her snow-white neck and sniffed hard at something.

"What are you sniffing like a dog?"

"Let me smell it to see if there's any bad luck in it, but I couldn't smell anything. Instead, I smelled a fragrance!"

Zeng Mi gently pushed his head away and said, "Thank you for coming to pick me up. I didn't know where to go."

Everything that originally belonged to her had been confiscated and auctioned off.

However, she wasn't too attached to those things. Despite enjoying wealth and luxury, she wasn't actually living a happy life.

Zeng Wenjie said, "I promised to come pick you up, it's a promise I made to you!"

Zeng Mi smiled and nodded, letting Zeng Wenjie take the canvas bag from her. She smiled shyly, feeling that she was a full twelve years older than him. When she was with him, she felt awkward, uneasy, and being taken care of, which made her feel very embarrassed.

But she didn't know that this unintentional display of youthful shyness was so beautiful it was breathtaking.

"Hmm...come with me?"

Zeng Wenjie extended his hand to Zeng Mi and asked thoughtfully.

When Zeng Mi saw his outstretched hand, she did not hesitate. Her smile turned relaxed as she placed her hand into his palm.

Zeng Wenjie took Zeng Mi's soft hand and led her toward his Audi A8.

Zeng Mi glanced back at the place where she had stayed for more than a month, a complex look flashing across her eyes, followed by relief, and finally a serene elegance after all the trials and tribulations.

These past few days haven't been easy; the main problem has been the constant internal struggles and mental strain.

Fortunately, life inside was very regular, and instead of continuing to lose weight, she became just as plump as before.

Zeng Wenjie didn't ask Zeng Mi how she was doing inside. Although he was quite a scoundrel and often reopened old wounds, it varied from person to person.

No matter how you reopen old wounds, Feng Xiao won't care at all.

But Zeng Mi is different; she's much more sensitive. If you bring up topics she doesn't like, she'll easily start overthinking.

A woman like a lilac is inherently delicate and fragile, and should be treated with a little care.

Zeng Wenjie opened the passenger door and said with a smile, "Sister Zeng Mi, please get in the car."

Zeng Mi smiled and bent down to get into the car, then consciously fastened her seatbelt.

She usually doesn't like wearing a seatbelt because she always feels it's too tight. Even if she's caught by the traffic police on the spot, it's no problem; a phone call will solve the problem.

But ever since witnessing the horrific collision between the Audi A8 and the Jeep, she has become much more cautious in this regard, and the first thing she does every time she gets in a car is to fasten her seatbelt.

Zeng Wenjie speculated that Zeng Mi, who died in 2008, may have died because she did not have the habit of wearing a seatbelt.

Otherwise, Maserati is a top-tier luxury car, and its safety features would be inadequate.

He thought that if Zeng Mi were to buy a car in the future, he would only recommend that she buy a Volvo, since the brand has the highest safety rating in history, and its style suits her well.

After Zeng Mi got into the car, she asked very softly, "Where are you taking me?"

Zeng Wenjie smiled and said, "You'll know when we get there."

Zeng Mi waited until he had shifted gears before saying, "Hold my hand first. I don't know why, but I just feel a little uneasy."

Zeng Wenjie could only hold Zeng Mi's hand and control the steering wheel with his left hand.

Zeng Mi slowly exhaled a long breath, looking out the window with a dazed expression. Everything felt so familiar, yet there was a hint of strangeness within that familiarity.

Because the life she had been accustomed to for more than ten years had completely vanished, and what awaited her was a life she had always longed for but never had the courage to try!
Therefore, being timid by nature, she felt somewhat lost and afraid at this moment.

Although she knew that "Hero Kill" would provide her with enough financial security to support herself, the confusion and fear in her heart seemed to have nothing to do with the economic aspect.

Listening to Zeng Wenjie cursing and swearing while driving, Zeng Mi couldn't help but smile.

It seems that every man can't help but swear a few times while driving.

He curses the driver when he's walking, and when he becomes a driver, he curses both the driver and the pedestrians.

Zeng Wenjie, who likes to floor the gas pedal at traffic lights, has a slight case of road rage, but fortunately, he's not so angry that he'd get out of the car with a wrench and start a fight. At most, he'll just swear a few harsh words.

Zeng Mi felt that only at this moment did he resemble a spirited young man.

After driving for a while, the car entered the city.

Zeng Mi suddenly realized that she wasn't very familiar with this road and hadn't walked it many times.

When the car stopped, she was taken aback and asked, "Where is this?"

Zeng Wenjie said, "I originally planned to take pictures of the old house, but considering that you are a sensitive person and easily get caught up in memories, I bought a new teahouse for you instead."

Zeng Mi raised an eyebrow in surprise and smiled, "Thank you!"

Actually, the main reason was that he was afraid of retaliation, so he didn't take pictures of the teahouse.

There's an attic inside the teahouse, and up there is her residence. This will be very convenient for Zeng Mi, as she won't have to wait until the teahouse closes before driving back to her place.

Zeng Wenjie didn't spend money to photograph everything she lost, actually wanting to help her sever ties with her past.

Firstly, to avoid unpleasant memories, and secondly, to avoid malicious acts of revenge.

After all, Zeng Mi had taken the blame for him.

"Sketch?"

Zeng Mi stared at the teahouse's signboard, momentarily stunned, then smiled and said, "Essays from the Elegant Abode, isn't that Mr. Liang's work?"

Zeng Wenjie nodded and said, "Yes, if you don't like it, you can change it. You'll be the owner of this teahouse."

This place is next to the university town, and its location is relatively remote, so there's definitely not much business to be had in the future. But Zeng Mi didn't run the teahouse in the first place to do any business; it was just to keep herself busy and have a place to conduct some shady transactions.

The waiters in the teahouse knew nothing about tea ceremony, but they were very skilled at tea arranging.

"Let's go in and take a look. I really like the name." Zeng Mi, who has a bit of an artistic young woman's temperament, expressed her satisfaction with the name of the teahouse and urged Zeng Wenjie to open the door.

Zeng Wenjie took out his key and opened the door. The two went inside, and Zeng Mi looked around curiously.

The counter inside the door wasn't stocked with any tea; instead, it was filled with imported liquor and beverages.

Zeng Mi is quite skilled at bartending, much better than Ye Yixuan. Moreover, she seems to prefer alcohol to tea, so Zeng Wenjie arranged for a cabinet full of foreign liquors for her to mix whenever she wants.

Zeng Mi's eyes lit up, and she asked, "Where did you put the things you packed for me?"

Zeng Wenjie said, "Your clothes and daily necessities are all kept in the attic on the second floor. Um... it's a wooden structure, so please be careful when you smoke."

Zeng Mi then said, "I've already quit smoking while I was inside, and I won't smoke anymore."

Then, Zeng Wenjie cheekily tossed a cigarette into his mouth and lit it with a lighter.

Zeng Mi's throat moved involuntarily, then she forced herself to look away.

Zeng Wenjie chuckled and blew a puff of smoke at her. "You really don't smoke?"

Zeng Mi hesitated for a moment and said, "Want one?"

Zeng Wenjie flicked her palm with his finger, and she quickly pulled her hand back in pain. "Since you've quit, then don't smoke anymore. Smoking is much more harmful to a girl's health than smoking to a man's."

Zeng Mi gently blew into her palm, glared at Zeng Wenjie with annoyance, and said, "You're just deliberately tempting me!"

Zeng Wenjie said, "If you can't even resist this little temptation, how will you adapt to a new life? You're used to a life of luxury, and I'm really worried you won't be able to adjust."

Zeng Mi turned around and closed the door, saying calmly, "I can support myself. Isn't 'Hero Kill' supposed to give me a share of the profits?"

Zeng Wenjie said, "Our game is being heavily criticized online right now, and it might even fail, let alone make money."

Zeng Mi was taken aback and asked, "Is it because my drawing is bad?"

Zeng Wenjie laughed and said, "It has nothing to do with you. I'm the one who caused this trouble."

Zeng Mi was a little worried, so Zeng Wenjie told her the truth, which made her breathe a sigh of relief.

After walking around the lobby and looking at the only four private rooms, Zeng Mi felt quite satisfied with the decor and environment.

"Let's go upstairs and take a look," Zeng Mi said with a smile.

"The attic is mainly a wooden structure, but the toilet and bathroom are made of cement, so it will be very convenient for you to take a shower and use the toilet," Zeng Wenjie said.

Zeng Mi smiled without saying a word, and went upstairs along the wooden stairs. The sound of the wood under her feet made a series of unique sounds, which made her feel very relaxed.

Going up to the second floor, there is a rather narrow corridor. On the left is an extension leading to the bathroom, while on the right is a small living room, and in front of it is the bedroom.

Although this teahouse wasn't as luxurious as the one Zeng Mi had run before, she still felt she preferred it here.

Everything before was just fleeting wealth; what you have in your hands now is what truly belongs to you.

Zeng Mi nodded and said, "You're very thoughtful."

Zeng Wenjie said, "Well, the teahouse is already furnished, but I put some thought into the decor above. There's even a bathtub in the bathroom for you to take a bath. It might be a little inconvenient if you need to carry heavy things up or down the stairs... You can call me then, or hire a mover."

Zeng Mi was deeply moved; she hadn't expected him to have thought of even these details so clearly!

She hadn't felt this kind of thoughtful care in many years, and for a moment, her heart was filled with warmth.

"Another thing is, if you're drinking alone, it's best to come to the attic. Otherwise, I'm afraid you'll get drunk and fall down the stairs," Zeng Wenjie said with a smile.

“Then I’ll just invite you and Feng Xiao to come drink with me all the time, and Yixuan might come too,” Zeng Mi said with a relaxed smile.

Zeng Mi pushed open the bedroom door along the corridor. The bedroom was quite spacious, with a 1.8-meter-long bed in the middle, a wardrobe and dressing table on one side, as well as a single sofa and a computer desk.

Upon seeing the computer, Zeng Mi couldn't help but laugh and say, "I didn't expect you to bring the whole computer here for me!"

"Considering that you need to draw, it won't be easy to operate without a computer you're familiar with, so I bought it," Zeng Wenjie said.

In the corner, there was a half-body mannequin dressed in a black cheongsam embroidered with bright red plum blossoms, creating a harmonious and classical beauty.

Zeng Wenjie said thoughtfully, "I've kept my promise. Do you want to keep yours?"

Zeng Mi feigned ignorance and asked, "What promise?"

Zeng Wenjie said, "I don't know who said that I should wear a cheongsam to see after I come out. If I wait, I can see it; if I don't wait, I won't get to see it."

Zeng Mi's pretty face flushed instantly, revealing that girlish shyness again. She pursed her lips and said, "Could we do it another day?"

Zeng Wenjie said, "So direct? That works too!"

As he spoke, he prepared to get physical.

Zeng Mi was startled, and then, after realizing what he meant, she couldn't help but laugh and cry at the same time.

"Don't you know how much I've been looking forward to this day?" Zeng Wenjie said with a smile, pinching her chin and gazing into her eyes.

Zeng Mi could almost see the flames in the other person's pupils, as if they wanted to devour her!
So, her face burning, she said, "I understand. It's customary to take a bath after coming out of there! I... I'll go take a bath first."

As she spoke, Zeng Mi walked up to the mannequin and untied the cheongsam on it.

The mannequin was paired with a pair of high heels that matched her cheongsam, and she picked them up as well.

She opened the drawer to look for a hair bun or something, but instead saw a square box inside. She was taken aback and took it out.

"Jissbon?"

I subconsciously read out the three words above, and then my face turned red again, which was quite embarrassing.

Zeng Wenjie immediately frowned and said, "Hey, what does this homeowner mean? They're not taking this thing with them when they move? Seriously!"

Zeng Mi smiled wryly and said helplessly, "I believe your acting."

She gently threw what she was holding at Zeng Wenjie, then hurriedly left the bedroom with her clothes and went to the bathroom at the end of the corridor to take a shower.

Zeng Wenjie sat on the sofa, his mood fluctuating, waiting.

I haven't seen anyone for twenty minutes.

I haven't seen anyone for half an hour.

It took fifty minutes before we heard the door open.

Zeng Mi in a cheongsam was an absolute beauty; Zeng Wenjie was utterly captivated the moment he saw her.

Later, when she lured me to work as a white glove for others, I couldn't help but imagine her suffering terribly while wearing a cheongsam.

It's only human nature...

As the footsteps drew closer, a woman dressed in a cheongsam appeared at the bedroom door.

She wore her hair in a bun, with a very simple wooden hairpin inserted in the bun. Her jet-black and shiny hair was styled in a very dignified and beautiful way.
She was wearing a short, fitted black plum blossom cheongsam, the hem of which covered half of her thighs, and the slit at the hem was just right, giving off a sense of absolute territory.
Beneath her long, shapely legs were a pair of black matte high heels, the thin heels and pointed toes seemingly capable of piercing one's heart.
She also held a small folding fan in her hand, which was half open, perfectly matching her shy and timid temperament.

After admiring her overall look, a closer look at her face reveals that while she wore light makeup, her lipstick was applied with exceptional vibrancy, almost rivaling the color of the plum blossoms on her cheongsam.

Zeng Wenjie exclaimed, "Even the most beautiful woman in the world can't compare to you! Sister Zeng Mi, you look absolutely stunning in a cheongsam. I think we could release a few cheongsam-themed skins for female heroes based on your image; they would definitely be a huge hit!"

Zeng Mi felt that the first half was fine, but the second half suddenly got involved with money, which made her both amused and exasperated.

She walked up to Zeng Wenjie, closed her folding fan, and gently tapped his head, saying, "What is this head of yours thinking all day long?"

Zeng Wenjie steadied himself on his right leg, then gently patted it and said, "Sit."

Zeng Mi suppressed her embarrassment, gently pressed down on the back of her cheongsam with her hand, and bent down to sit down.

She clearly has the personality of a young girl, yet she insists on trying to imitate Ye Yixuan's older sister demeanor, which is really quite mismatched.

“If you also went to university and wore a cheongsam, I guess Sister Xuan wouldn’t stand a chance,” Zeng Wenjie said.

"Really? Then I'll tell Yixuan that later and see how she reacts," Zeng Mi said with a smile.

"Just say you want me dead!" Zeng Wenjie rolled his eyes.

"You're quite afraid of her?" Zeng Mi said. "But you're very bold with me."

Zeng Wenjie retorted, "You're playing favorites. You're easy to bully."

Zeng Mi couldn't help but snort twice and said, "So you're just a bully who picks on the weak and fears the strong."

While chatting, Zeng Mi was completely unaware that a thief's hand had already landed on her smooth thigh.

Zeng Wenjie then used his usual methods to stir up the atmosphere, and before they knew it, Zeng Mi and Zeng Wenjie were already sinking deeper into a trap.

Without anyone noticing, it became rampant, and then I found myself desperately wanting to be bullied by him.

Zeng Mi tied her hair up in a bun, which was very convenient.

Zeng Wenjie inhaled as if smoking, then fiddled with her hairpin to distract himself, so as not to die before achieving his goal and dishonor the age of nineteen.

Zeng Mi's cheongsam was only half-undone, which made her look even more charming.

After using up the little box left by the previous homeowner, the rather long afternoon finally came to an end.

Zeng Mi, who was already thirty years old and had been in seclusion for more than a month, was somewhat eager for this.

"How about we make an appearance at the studio tomorrow? Everyone's really curious to see who our artist is!" Zeng Wenjie said.

"Suddenly, I feel a bit apprehensive, like I'm getting closer to home than back," Zeng Mi said with a soft laugh as she lay on his abs.

Zeng Wenjie seemed thoughtful and said, "Then why don't you adjust for two more days?"

Zeng Mi replied, "It's said that one feels apprehensive as one gets closer to home; what traveler wouldn't want to return?"

Zeng Wenjie couldn't help but pat her back lightly and said, "Artsy young woman."

Zeng Mi smiled with her eyes closed, enjoying the pleasure that freedom brought and the fleeting joy of the moment.

"Tomorrow I'm going to work at the studio and draw a few drafts to experience what it's like to work!" Zeng Mi said excitedly.

"Alright, alright, I hope you're a genius employee too." Zeng Wenjie immediately revealed his capitalist face.

Zeng Mi said, "Why don't you spend half an hour telling me about your recent deeds, then we can go out for a meal together, buy one of those little boxes, and come back for a drink tonight."

She tried to phrase it tactfully, but she still couldn't help blushing with embarrassment.

Zeng Wenjie found it quite interesting. When she lured him into becoming a front man, she gave off a very glamorous vibe, but now... she's like a little girl?
This reversal is quite subtle and intriguing.

Half an hour later, the two came out of the teahouse together, and Zeng Mi locked the door himself.

She spoke quietly and softly, just like Feng Xiao: "If you don't want to come drink with me one day, just quietly put the key under the carpet, and I'll see it."

Zeng Wenjie was taken aback for a moment, then shamelessly laughed and said, "Sister Zeng Mi, are you afraid that I'll get old and weak and won't be able to satisfy you?!"

Zeng Mi immediately spat and then reached out to take his arm.

Zeng Wenjie really wanted to remind her to keep her distance when she was out, but he held back the words.

But after walking more than ten steps, Zeng Mi quietly let go of his arm and created a distance that was not ambiguous.

In fact, she had long been used to this hypocritical facade.

Zeng Wenjie pursed his lips, frowned slightly, and wanted to say something, but then felt that what he said would be hypocritical, so he swallowed it back.

Zeng Mi noticed his hesitation, smiled, pursed her lips, and whispered, "It's different, you fool!"

Zeng Wenjie was stunned.

Zeng Mi smiled and said, "I'm willing."

Zeng Wenjie smiled slightly at her, walked over and pulled her aside, saying, "Anyway, you're my sister, what's there to be afraid of?"

Zeng Mi retorted, "I've never heard of a younger brother daring to defy the Heavenly Gang and spank his older sister!"

But after taking a few steps, Zeng Mi let go of his hand, and Zeng Wenjie didn't go over to hold her hand again.

When the heart is in the right place, the understanding will naturally follow.

Zeng Mi felt that although it was only a few steps, she was already very happy.

Zeng Wenjie led Zeng Mi to a shop called "Brother Miao". Inside, the business was booming, and the waiters were busy but extremely polite, attentive and courteous, and they greeted customers very warmly.

"I've been to the main branch of this restaurant before, and their service didn't seem this good," Zeng Mi said with some doubt.

Just then, the boss, Yan Peng, came up and, upon seeing Zeng Wenjie, immediately smiled and said, "President Zeng, welcome! It's an honor to have you here!"

Zeng Wenjie reached out and shook hands with Yan Peng, introducing him: "This is my sister, Zeng Mi, who is also an artist in our 'Hero Kill' team."

Yan Peng was also stunned by the classical beauty in front of him and couldn't help but say, "President Zeng's sister is truly beautiful and dignified!"

Zeng Mi smiled and nodded politely.

"President Zeng, my branch is operating according to the methods you told me, and business is booming! I plan to immediately implement this approach in all the chain stores!" Yan Peng excitedly turned to Zeng Wenjie and said.

A beauty like Zeng Mi is a rare find for him, but he craves money more. Once he has more money, he won't lack for even the most beautiful women.

Zeng Wenjie said, "As long as business is good!"

Yan Peng laughed and said, "The waiters take turns being the store manager every week and receive a commission, so their service attitude has improved! Your method is great. You don't even need to train them much; they will spontaneously treat customers with the best service attitude."

To ensure good performance for their assigned store manager, the internal service staff must have communicated with their colleagues before taking office and diligently served the assigned store manager for that week.

This created a positive cycle. Nobody wanted to lose performance when they were the store manager, so everyone worked diligently and treated customers with enthusiasm.

Zeng Wenjie said, "Well, in a while, when the Business Alliance holds a meeting, you can be the main speaker and talk about your recent experiences and insights."

Yan Peng then said, "President Zeng, don't worry, I will definitely help our business alliance make a name for itself!"

After joining the Fengzhou Business Alliance, Zeng Wenjie offered him advice and strategies that actually helped him make money, so of course he wanted to wholeheartedly support it.

Zeng Mi listened from the side, her gaze towards Zeng Wenjie filled with a touch of admiration.

"Do you have any small bags left? Arrange one for me," Zeng Wenjie said with a smile.

“Since Chairman Zeng is here, we must have it!” Yan Peng said.

As a business owner, I usually reserve one or two private rooms to accommodate unexpected VIP guests.

Yan Peng has been running a restaurant for so many years, how could he not understand this basic principle of the business world?

So Zeng Wenjie and Zeng Mi were put into a medium-sized private room. No waiters came in to let them order, but soon a lot of dishes were served.

Yan Peng arrived carrying two bottles of Maotai and said with a smile, "President Zeng and Ms. Zeng Mi, would you like to have a couple of drinks?"

Zeng Mi said, "Since President Yan is so hospitable, then let's drink!"

Zeng Wenjie glanced at her, and Zeng Mi understood his lip movements—"Drunkard!"
So, he rolled his eyes in response.

Yan Peng said, "President Zeng, please continue eating. I'll come over later to toast you! Oh, really, I'm so grateful to you!"

Yan Peng has been stuck in a bottleneck for many years and has always wanted to expand, but he lacks the strength and confidence to do so.

Now, with this reform of the branch, the results are immediate. He feels like he's ten years younger and wishes he could worship Zeng Wenjie like a god of wealth!
(End of this chapter)