Chapter Thirty-Eight: A Plaything in the Palm of Your Hand
Hearing Father He's words, Su Ziqi's heart was shocked, she felt that this was great news for anyone, especially for Zhong Zimu, a young physicist with lofty ideals and love for physics.
She saw Zhong Zimu smile indifferently, "Mr. He, thank you very much for your trust, but I'm sorry, I can't do it!" She knew that of course he would refuse, because his family business was the last thing he could give up!
"Mr. Richard, you don't have to rush to answer, I can give you time to think about it. This university is more than 100 years old, and although it is not as good as your alma mater, it is also very famous in Asia!
"No, Mr. He, you misunderstood me, I'm not worried about the reputation of the school, nor am I worried about the salary, but I have important things to do, and I can't thank you for your kindness!
"In that case, then okay!" Father He sighed with some regret, "Come to me anytime when you change your mind!"
Zhong Zimu nodded, and then took out a gift from his luggage and handed it to Mother He, "This time I went to the island, thanks to the invitation of Mr. He and Mrs. He, I brought a thin gift to show a little respect!"
"You're so polite!" He Mu smiled and took the gift box handed over by Zhong Zimu, and quickly opened it. When they saw the gifts in this gift box, He Mu, He Haotian and Su Ziqi were all stunned, it was a limited edition shawl from a luxury brand, exactly the same as the gift Su Ziqi gave to He Mu!
Zhong Zimu saw everyone's stunned eyes, his eyebrows furrowed slightly, and asked, "Mrs. He doesn't like it?"
He Mu was stunned for a moment, heard Zhong Zimu's words, and then laughed and said, "It's really the same as what heroes see!"
"What?" Zhong Zimu asked.
Mother He looked at Su Ziqi and smiled, "My future daughter-in-law also gave me an identical shawl, as far as I know, there are only three such shawls in the whole United States, and I have two, I am really blessed! I really like this shawl, thank you Mr. Richard!"
When Zhong Zimu heard this, a mysterious smile flashed across his face, he knew that such an expensive shawl must not have been bought by Su Ziqi, but prepared by He Haotian himself.
Zhong Zimu looked at Su Ziqi, "Is it a coincidence! This young lady has a unique eye, and she is exactly the same as the young lady I saw a few days ago!"
"Oh, yes," Mrs. Ho was intrigued.
Hearing this, Su Ziqi looked at Zhong Zimu, her eyes were flustered and nervous, and her fingers seemed to tremble slightly.
"What do you mean by that?" He Haotian asked.
"I knew I was going to visit Mrs. Ho, Mr. Ho, so I kept racking my brains about what to buy a gift. β
"One day, I met a young lady at the hotel where I was staying, and she wore a shawl like this, and I thought it was beautiful, so I asked her where she bought it, and she said that this was a limited edition, and there were only three in the whole of the United States, and she said that I might not be able to buy it. But by coincidence, I happened to come across something that happened to be in Boston, and you said it wasn't a funny thing!"
After speaking, Zhong Zimu picked up the teacup and drank tea, and at the moment when the teacup was about to reach his eyebrows, Zhong Zimu's sharp gaze shot at Su Ziqi, and he saw Su Ziqi's eyes staring at him. He knew why she was glaring at him, and she was afraid that he would tell the truth.
Hmph! Zhong Zimu snorted inwardly, she wanted me to lie with her?!
Zhong Zimu drank the water in the teacup in one gulp, put it aside, and He Haotian on the opposite side smiled, "Mr. Richard, it seems that you are thirsty, Aunt Xu, quickly refill this gentleman." β
"Thank you, no need!" Zhong Zimu waved his hand, "It's almost time, Mr. and Mrs. He should also go to the garden to greet guests, right? Zhong Zimu got up and wanted to leave.
"Mr. Richard," said Mrs. Ho, "I have one more reluctant request, and I wonder if Mr. Richard minds. β
Zhong Zimu made a gesture of please.
Mrs. He continued, "It's really a waste that both of these good shawls are here for me, you see that this shawl you gave me will be passed on to my future daughter-in-law, that is, this Miss Su, is it okay?"
Su Ziqi hurriedly waved her hand to thank her when she heard this, "Auntie, thank you, don't give it to me, you change your ......"
Before Su Ziqi finished speaking, she was interrupted by Zhong Zimu's voice, "I completely agree, Mrs. He's proposal is giving me a good opportunity to make up for the faux pas, if I know that there is still a young lady here, I should prepare two gifts!"
"Thank you for your bother!" He Haotian said to Zhong Zimu with a smile, and then he turned his head to look at Su Ziqi, "She will soon be my official wife." β
Su Ziqi hurriedly lowered her head shyly.
The corners of Zhong Zimu's mouth curled, and he looked at the "couple" opposite him with a smile: "That's really gratifying! Shawl, please Miss Su stay, a little courtesy, not a respect!If you get married, I will back up the big gift!" In the last sentence, only Su Ziqi heard the ambiguity.
"Thank you!" He Haotian replied for Su Ziqi.
"Let's go to the garden together!" Father He got up, walked to Zhong Zimu, and left with him first.
Mother He draped the shawl given by Zhong Zimu on Su Ziqi's shoulders, "It's windy outside, you better wear one more!"
"Thank you, Auntie!" Su Ziqi received such care with a fake identity, and she was a little unhappy in her heart.
"Be polite to me, just change your name to Mom!" He Mu smiled, and Su Ziqi's face quickly turned crimson again.
He Haotian on the side unconsciously showed a row of bright teeth......
However, Su Ziqi was already looking at the garden with her shawl draped......
Everyone came to the garden, and the luncheon had not yet begun, and everyone enjoyed refreshments while enjoying the view of the sea and the sun. The garden is located next to the sea, surrounded by exotic flowers and plants, and the garden luncheon is set up in a beautiful atmosphere, with a red carpet path leading to a transparent crystal pavilion tower, flanked by arched flower doors of white gauze, flowers and crystal lampstands.
If it's not a luncheon for a private party, I think it's a wedding or engagement ceremony.
Soon, Mr. Ho walked to the end of the red carpet, and in that crystal pavilion, he gave an impromptu and enthusiastic welcome speech.
"Ladies and gentlemen, I feel extremely honored to be able to invite many people in the physics community today, and once upon a time, I also wanted to be one of you, but the path of life cannot always make people arbitrary. β
"Just as I was about to fight for the rest of my life in physics, my eldest brother died suddenly, and in my heart, I began to take over part of the family business, which I have been doing ever since. Therefore, I have a deep affection for the physics community, and I have great admiration for all of you, and I have always been passionate about building various undertakings in physics, including providing research funds for physics laboratories. β
"I can invite all of you here today, firstly, I hope to fulfill my dream when I was young and return to the big family of physicists again, and secondly, I hope to express my love and admiration for physics and you, please allow me to toast you first!" said Mr. He raised his glass and drank all the wine in the cup.
Then, Mr. Ho finally said, "I hope you all have a good time on my island, and after the meal, we will start a perfect sea trip!"
Everyone applauded warmly to express their gratitude, and Mr. He also put away his wine glass and walked out of the crystal pavilion.
Just as everyone was about to disperse, He Haotian suddenly stepped forward, "Everyone, I'm really sorry! I still have a few words to say, please witness for me!"
Everyone was about to pick up the meal at the buffet, and when they saw the son of the He family ascending the crystal pavilion tower in the garden, they all stopped their steps and movements, and looked at He Haotian intently.
He Haotian calmly took Su Ziqi by the way, "Today is really a good day, the sea breeze is gentle, the waves are choppy, and there are so many distinguished guests, so I would like to ask you to be a witness for me and Miss Su!"
He Haotian took out a diamond ring from his pocket, "Today I want to propose to this Miss Su in front of me" Saying, He Haotian knelt down on one knee facing Su Ziqi and raised the diamond ring, "Please agree to be my fiancΓ©e!"
Su Ziqi was stunned, this link, the senior brother did not explain to her in advance, Su Ziqi looked at He Haotian a little blankly, and He Haotian looked at Su Ziqi with his signature elegant smile. Su Ziqi understood, this must be the senior brother who was afraid that he would not act like him when he designed this link, Su Ziqi quickly adjusted his stunned expression to surprise, how can it be said that Su Ziqi was also the female number one of the university campus drama club!
Su Ziqi was very involved in the play, and even squeezed out a little tear in her eyes.
She nodded slightly, waiting for He Haotian to bring the ring for herself.
There was a round of applause below, and Zhong Zimu, who was in the corner of the garden, saw this scene, his teeth were almost crushed, and at this moment he hated this woman very much! This woman kept playing ambiguous tricks with other men! It seems that she is also one of her applause! Hmph! I want to see who is whose applause plaything!
Zhong Zimu stared fiercely at Su Ziqi on the stage, she pretended to be really like, it seems that her acting skills have been perfected! Zhong Zimu picked up two pebbles and crushed them with his hands, no, he was worried that when he saw Su Ziqi for a while, he would pinch off her wrist.
He Haotian's "engagement ceremony" ended, and the luncheon finally began, and the atmosphere of the luncheon was very relaxed, which was a relaxed part of the first day of the conference after the intense academic discussion of the scientists.
People are scattered around the garden, choosing their favorite dishes and wines, and chatting as they go. He Haotian was having a good conversation with a gentleman at this time, and Su Ziqi was alone in the crystal pavilion tower, taking fruits to eat.
The crystal pavilion is the only place in the garden that can be slightly obscured from view, facing the red carpet on one side, flowers on both sides, and the vast sea on the opposite side of the red carpet.
Su Ziqi lowered her head and reached out to pick up a red grape-like berry that she had never seen before, peeled it off to reveal the white flesh, Su Ziqi put it in her mouth, the taste was only a little sweet, and there was nothing special about it.
Suddenly, her wrist was grabbed!