Chapter 14: On the Way to the Banquet

The singing contest cannot be done overnight, and Zhang Jiao is not in a hurry. Although she really wanted to go to the scene to see it.

Zhou Bufan finished explaining everything and left with Zhang Jiao.

They still have to go to a party in the evening, and now they have to go to the beauty salon to change their clothes.

This beauty salon is called Belle, and when you hear it, you know that it is for ladies. I heard that the boss behind the scenes is a person in the circle in Mid-Levels, but no one can say who it is.

However, the main SPA in the hospital does have a good effect.

After Zhang Jiao came out of the spa, she went into the VIP room to enjoy the gentle care techniques of the staff.

Before applying the essential oil, the staff helped Zhang Jiao massage first, and then poured a few drops of essential oil on her hand when her muscles relaxed, and carefully applied it to her.

Zhang Jiao closed her eyes very comfortably, and sighed again and again in her heart, it's good to be rich.

Once the oil was applied, the staff all left the room. One is to provide a quiet space for your guests, and the other is to reserve time for essential oils to work.

"If you don't say that women's money is easy to earn, I would have known that we should also run a beauty salon." Zhou Bufan muttered.

Recently, she really felt the feeling that every penny was about to break and bloom, and her eyes began to blush when she saw the booming business of the beauty salon.

Zhang Jiao complained, "Don't think that one is one play." You don't have to spend money first to do anything, you only see the beauty salon coming in, why don't you see that it costs money everywhere. ”

Zhou Bufan is a greedy ghost, the TV station has just started to run, and he began to think half-heartedly about the second business.

I'm not afraid of falling short at both ends.

However, the owner of the beauty salon is obviously generous, and the hospital provides everything to customers.

Not only spa and other health care care, but also to provide clothing, makeup and hair, rich wives like to come here to consume. Although it costs tens of thousands of dollars for a VIP membership card.

You must know that the average salary in Hong Kong City is less than 2,000, and tens of thousands of membership cards are already a luxury that many people can't afford.

Zhou Bufan pouted, and when her TV station was successful, she also ran a beauty salon for herself.

The clothes provided by Belle for distinguished guests are all big names, and there are even many new models that have just come out. Zhang Jiao casually chose a black U-neck long skirt, and pulled her hair into a bun under the arrangement of the staff, which was fixed with a clear hosta.

Zhou Bufan chose a red haute couture dress from Yiren Clothing Company, after all, his own brand.

She put on her makeup and walked out of the dressing room, and saw Zhang Jiao sitting on the sofa in the waiting room.

"You're so beautiful, I don't dare stand by your side anymore."

The long black dress contrasts sharply with Zhang Jiao's fair skin, setting off her as if she is glowing.

Zhou Bufan looked at his originally white skin, and then compared it with Zhang Jiao, he lost color in an instant. Fortunately, she is confident, otherwise she would be embarrassed to stand next to Zhang Jiao.

Zhang Jiao reluctantly put down the magazine in her hand, "If the rainbow fart blows too much, I won't believe it." ”

Every time Zhou Bufan has to say this, Zhang Jiao used to be at a loss, thinking about how to comfort her.

Not anymore, I'm older and my skin is thicker.

Zhou Bufan shrugged, "Don't believe it." ”

"Let's go, it's almost time." Zhang Jiao saw that she was neatly dressed, and opened her mouth to urge.

Zhou Bufan nodded and walked out with her.

The two of them sat down, and Zhou Bufan suddenly said with a little self-deprecation: "Eh, do you think the two of us are the legendary wronged bosses." ”

"Obviously, I have a dress sent by the brand and my own makeup artist, but I still spend money to buy clothes and makeup at the beauties." Especially herself, she also spent money to buy her own clothes today.

Isn't this a brain bubble?

Zhang Jiao glanced at her, "Didn't you say that their spa effect is super good?" Could it be that you have come here and go home to toss around? ”

Actually, she didn't care, at least today's massage made her feel that it was worth the money. And the makeup, hair and dresses are not expensive, and they are not unjust.

Zhou Bufan touched his nose wryly, "Don't blame me all, it's obvious that you're late." ”

Zhang Jiao: "...... Okay, that's what we're sick with in our brains, and we're full. ”

It's really convincing to this Hanhan.

The banquet they were going to attend was organized by the Gu family in the middle of the mountain.

The theme is the engagement banquet between the eldest lady of the Gu family and the second son of the Lin family.

Gu Lin's two families are both wealthy families in the middle of the mountain, and now they are considered a family marriage.

Zhang Jiao suddenly had a flash of inspiration in her mind, "The kidnapped little grandson of the Gu family last time won't be this Gu family, right?" ”

Zhou Bufan looked at her in surprise, "You actually know about this, I thought you didn't listen to things outside the window, and only read the sage books!" ”

Zhang Jiao was embarrassed, she didn't read the sage book.

"It's his house. Since you know this, you should also know that it was the child of Old Man Gu's illegitimate son who was kidnapped. Although it was a question, Zhou Bufan said it was affirmative.

"Know." My aunt mentioned it to her.

"The child's name is Gu Jue, and the old man Gu took out a million to redeem him. However, the Gu family was not very happy about this matter. ”

Zhang Jiao: "Why? Didn't their family call the police at the time? ”

Zhou Bufan pretended to be deep, "It's not for money, the Gu family hasn't broken up yet." Old Man Gu took out such a large sum of money, won't they be able to divide the family in the future? Would you be happy if it were you? ”

And the Gu family called the police after receiving a call from the kidnapper, but the kidnapper threatened not to call the police or tear up the ticket. Old man Gu was reluctant to let his grandson have an accident and didn't want the police to interfere. directly transferred one million from his private account to the illegitimate son behind his back, and asked him to redeem him. ”

Zhang Jiao smacked her tongue, but she was really wealthy, and one million was not taken seriously.

Zhou Bufan saw her surprise and said with a smile, "It's not over yet, after the child was redeemed, the Gu family was breaking up." That illegitimate child is also making trouble and wants to live in the Gu family's mansion. said that it was not safe outside, and that he had to live in the middle of the mountain to save his life. ”

Zhang Jiao was surprised, "The affairs of the big family are really indescribable!" If someone in the Gu family wants to take the opportunity to split up today, wouldn't it be lively? ”

Zhou Bufan felt something, "Yes, the affairs of the big family are troublesome, you must choose a man with a simple family in the future." ”

Zhang Jiao pouted, she didn't marry, "I want to recruit a lot!" ”

Zhou Bufan laughed and praised her for her ambition.

Zhang Jiao snorted arrogantly and acquiesced. "However, how do you know so clearly about the Gu family?"

Zhou Bufan was so angry that he pulled her face and said gloomily, "Have you forgotten that I and Lin Fang, the eldest of the Lin family, are fiancΓ©es?" ”

Zhang Jiao covered her red face and let out a long sigh, "No wonder you know so clearly?" It turns out that the eldest lady of the Gu family is your future concubine. ”

Zhou Bufan's eyebrows twitched, this person didn't grasp the point at all!

"Don't you feel guilty in your heart? I'm your best friend, and you can't remember who my fiancΓ© is! ”

Zhang Jiao snorted, "Remember, Lin Fang." Isn't it that they don't tie their relationship together?

Besides, didn't I give you such a big piece of purple fei at your engagement banquet, how could I forget? ”

She gestured with her hand, and her tone was a little regretful. The jadeite she kept for herself was not that big.

"Reluctant?" Zhou Bufan's tone was cold, as if as long as she nodded, her head would be broken immediately.

Zhang Jiao shook her head again and again, "No, no, I can't bear to send you again, I'm not stupid." ”

Although she loves money, she doesn't pick on those who treat her sincerely.

Zhou Bufan snorted coldly, he believed it.

"It's the first time you go to the Gu family, but don't provoke the group of juniors in the Gu family, one by one is difficult. When you get there, just give a gift and eat and drink. ”

Seeing that she was about to reach the middle of the mountain, Zhou Bufan and her good sister had never met the Gu family, so they gave her a preventive shot.

Although he is not afraid of the Gu family, the villain is difficult, there is no need to trouble himself, so it is better to stay away from them.

"Don't worry, I promise I can do it!" Zhang Jiao saluted and promised seriously.

Zhou Bufan is quite relieved of her, Zhang Jiao looks unattainable on the outside, but in fact, he is a king of yin and yang in front of acquaintances. And he never cares much about outsiders, unless he provokes her.

"It's just quite strange, since my dad died, the Gu family hasn't sent me an invitation, but this time it suddenly sent one."

Even when Qi's mother gave her the invitation, she couldn't help but be surprised.

Zhang Jiao couldn't figure out why his family suddenly wanted to contact her again, so she calmly took the invitation to the door to find out.

"I don't know, I've been busy with TV stations lately, and I don't care much about anything else."

Even the little thing with Zhang Jiao just now was given to her by her mother last night. I'm afraid that if I accidentally say the wrong thing, I will be involved in the troubles of the Gu family.

"When you get to the Gu family, you will naturally know." Zhang Jiao swore and said.

The car drove to the middle of the mountain, Zhang Jiao picked up Zhiyuan, who was waiting at the door of the house, and continued to move forward.

The Gu family's villa is still a little higher in the middle of the mountain, and it is rare to encounter it when the distance from the Zhang family is not ***.

However, most of the families in this mid-mountain, Zhang Jiao doesn't know much. In the past, she didn't attend banquets at her own house and her aunt's house.

After all, I don't have much to do with other people.

After it became bigger, the Zhang family's industry was all collected by Zhang Jiao, and many projects that needed to be cooperated with others were cut, and there was even less contact with these rich people.

In the eyes of these families in the middle of the mountain, this move is nothing more than that the Zhang family has no one to support them, and the family has declined, so they no longer take the Zhang family to heart, and they almost never send her invitations.

has not appeared in front of people for a long time, but it seems that she is becoming more and more mysterious.

Of course, in the eyes of those people, her concealment was because the Zhang family fell.

After Zhiyuan got into the car, Zhang Jiao held her chin and looked at it seriously for a long time, and Zhiyuan became more and more nervous.

I saw him combing his hair with a big back, wearing a well-fitting suit and bow tie, like an elegant little British gentleman.

If you ignore the uncomfortable movements in his hands, you can get rid of the image.

Zhang Jiao helped him straighten out her bow tie with a smile, "Don't panic, let's take the invitation to the door to give gifts, and don't ask him to do anything, what's there to panic about." ”

Qi Bo is today's driver, and he also encouraged Zhiyuan, "Young Master Zhiyuan has a good character, who wouldn't like it?" You just have to follow Miss to meet Fresh, our Zhang family is not afraid of things. ”

"That's right, Zhiyuan is so handsome in this today!" Zhou Bufan echoed and gave him a thumbs up.

Under the persuasion of everyone, Zhiyuan gradually relaxed.

He didn't want to come, he hadn't attended a banquet since he was divided, and he didn't understand many rules. He was afraid that he would embarrass his sister if he came.

But my sister said that he was a member of the Zhang family, and it was the Zhang family who was invited, so he couldn't go.

So, here he came.

The Gu family's mansion is not the same style as the Zhang family, and the layout is more like the kind of courtyard house in old Beiping, or the luxurious advanced version of the five-entry courtyard.

Compared with the prince's mansion in the previous dynasty, it is elegant and elegant without losing style. The pavilions and garden rockeries in the courtyard are full of luxury.

This is Zhang Jiao's first time coming to Gu's house.

At first glance, she fell in love with the Gu family's mansion, and the antique charm really poked her heart.

When she has the opportunity, she will also build a courtyard house, and she will not live there and watch it!

Before entering the banquet hall, Zhang Jiao asked Qi Bo to take the gifts he brought to register, and she and Zhou Bufan entered the door with Zhiyuan.

As soon as she entered the door of the banquet hall, Zhang Jiao saw her aunt in the center of the hall, who was standing side by side with her uncle and communicating with others.

She didn't step forward to say hello, but made a look at Chu Yan, who was distracted behind them.

Old Man Gu hadn't appeared yet, and only his sons were greeting guests in the hall. Zhang Jiao didn't talk to her, she felt that it was good to stay in her comfort zone.

There was no need to communicate with them anyway, even if she was curious about the Gu family's reason for inviting her.

Moreover, those business people on the field who were staggered, where did they come to congratulate Miss Gu on her engagement, obviously most of them used the engagement banquet to talk about cooperation.

She didn't have much to talk about, so she naturally stayed aside obediently, pinching the time to prepare for retreat.

Zhou Bufan left after a few words of advice to Zhang Jiao, and she had to meet her father to meet her friends. Besides, her TV station was just getting started, and it was time to make friends.

If she wants to make a TV series in the future, she has to have a few bigwigs to invest in her, and she has to be ready from now on.

Nature can't escape like Zhang Jiao.

After she left, Zhang Jiao handed Zhiyuan a dinner plate, "You're welcome, take whatever you want, and we'll go back when the time is almost right." ”

Zhiyuan took it uneasily, "Sister, don't we need to toast with someone?" ”

He didn't know much about it when he was young, but he thought that those guests were holding wine glasses in their hands, and clinking glasses with others from time to time to take a sip was the right way to open the banquet.

He wondered if their siblings should be more gregarious.

Zhang Jiao was amused by him and explained to him, "No, they are all here to make business partners, let's just take care of ourselves." ”

Zhiyuan touched his head awkwardly, and wanted to ask his sister, doesn't she also have a lot of industries? Why don't you go about making friends?

Before he could speak, he was interrupted by a scathing remark.

"No, those are the distinguished guests of the Gu family, not people from the outside world who can talk to them at will."

Zhang Jiao turned to look over, a young girl in a pink puffy skirt, with her hands on her chest, staring at them with disdain.

Ooh! That's how the villains in the novel appear.

Zhang Jiao was a little speechless, "Zhiyuan, my sister taught you one thing, don't interrupt others when you go out, it's very impolite and uneducated." ”

Zhiyuan nodded cooperatively, "I know, sister." My grandmother taught me when I was a child. ”

Zhang Jiao held back her laughter, is this mocking Miss Puffy Skirt when she was a child, no one taught her?

I don't know if Zhiyuan did it intentionally or unintentionally, but in short, he cooperated with her very well.

It's particularly annoying.

"What do you say? You're uneducated and rude. Am I not right? Which green onion are you, and you still want to toast and talk about cooperation? It's a dream. ”

Zhang Jiao's face was cold, "The little girl's family, don't be so uneducated." Whether I want to toast and talk about cooperation, whether I will be rejected or even humiliated, that's my business.

Do you live by the sea? What's so much to do, besides, is it the upbringing of a wealthy family to interrupt others and insult others at will? If that's the case, I think this one will go out of business sooner or later! ”

Zhang Jiao crackled for a while, and her mouth didn't stumble.

"You!" Miss Puffy Skirt pointed at Zhang Jiao angrily, so angry that her hands were shaking.

"Me? I'm so good. Zhang Jiao glanced at her meaningfully, "It's you, look at your hands shaking like this, don't you have some serious illness?" ”

The wives watching next to them couldn't help laughing, and this kind of mockery made Miss Puffy Skirt even more angry.

"Oops, it's shaking even more. It's a shame you're still so young......"

Zhang Jiao only said half of what she said, but the meaning was obvious.

"What's your name? You wait for me! See how I clean you up! Miss Fluffy said no, and began to threaten.

Zhang Jiao raised her eyebrows provocatively, "My surname is Zhang, my name is Zhang Jiao, and I am waiting for you here." How do you want to clean me up? ”

If you coax her, she won't be surnamed Zhang! Hum!

Miss Puffy Skirt couldn't think of how to go back for a while, so she stomped her foot in annoyance, turned around and ran away.

The wives who came to see the bustle, seeing that they dispersed so quickly, looked disappointed at her embarrassed and fleeing back, and pouted and dispersed.

The young ladies of today are so stupid that they don't even have half the demeanor of their youth.

Zhang Jiao had already discovered these idle and boring wives, although she didn't like to be watched as monkey plays, but she didn't say anything unpleasant.

Seeing that the people around her were scattered, she took Zhiyuan to continue eating, but saw him looking at her with a look of adoration.

Zhang Jiao: "......"