Chapter 91: The Preparatory Phase
When Yan Jingxing saw her again at Miss Xie's house, she found that the other party's expression was not very good-looking, and she had a tense face, not knowing why she was dissatisfied.
"What's going on?"
Yan Jingxing was a little surprised, he looked at the people who hurried by, all of them were unfamiliar faces that he didn't know before. Coming and going, endlessly.
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The area where Miss Xie currently lives is said to have been originally intended to be built as a star-rated hotel, so the area is quite large: in addition to the palace as the main building, which is a huge house with layers of rooms on the inside, there is also a courtyard consisting of fountains, trees and large flower beds on the periphery.
In contrast, the number of housekeepers, maids, cooks, security guards, drivers, and cleaners serving Miss Xie is relatively rare, and the total number of permanent personnel does not exceed ten, and they are generally in their respective rooms and work areas, and they are usually not seen at all; Xie Yuzhi herself is a student, living a life of "home-school-cram school", and rarely has the opportunity to communicate with outsiders.
Therefore, the ordinary lifestyle of the eldest lady is actually no different from those who live in isolation, like a princess who has stayed in a huge palace since birth and has never been out of the house.
β¦β¦ Of course, this was just the impression when he was not familiar with Yuzhi at the beginning, especially when he visited here for the first time, he was indeed a little shocked.
As for now, Yan Jingxing already knows what kind of person Xie Yuzhi is, she may be more like an independent queen than a weak princess, and the two have now become an unmarried couple-
Yan Jingxing couldn't help but shake his head, throwing out the chaotic thoughts that suddenly surged up from his mind.
"That's a lot of people, what's going on?"
He asked.
Today's situation is obviously different from usual, and people carrying table flowers, lights, balloons and other decorations, with all kinds of fresh ingredients and kitchen utensils, are pouring into the place, and they are scattered throughout the hotel-style building and start to get busy.
And the girl standing on the stairs was clasping her hands around her chest with an unhappy expression, her slender fingers pointing at her arms from time to time, and his strange indifferent gaze roamed over everyone who passed by, occasionally whispering orders to those who came to report, until she saw Yan Jingxing, her expression became softened.
"You're here."
Xie Yuzhi said.
Seeing that soft and lovely face, Yan Jingxing's strange thoughts that couldn't be pressed down began to emerge again.
In the middle of the night in the past few days, he lay in bed tossing and turning and couldn't sleep, and there were always strange thoughts coming to his mind, which even affected his mental state during the day.
The eldest lady said that falling in love at their age is early love, so they have to make a marriage contract first...... But no matter how you think about it, couples are more intimate than lovers, right?
At that time, he was confused by the unexpected surprise attack of the other party, and when he looked back on it afterwards, he inevitably thought about it, because what couples can do, there is no reason why couples can't do it-
Yuzhi has long realized this, what does she think?
He touched his lips. That day, the girl's dragonfly kissed like water, soft and moist to the touch, with a rose-like fragrance, as if it still remained in his mouth.
She seems to have given the answer in her own way.
"What are you doing?"
Xie Yuzhi said, she used her hand to pick up the dark hair around her ears, the bright sun illuminated the girl's bright skin as if it were transparent, and the lips exuded a crystal-like luster, which looked very attractive. Yan Jingxing subconsciously stared intently.
"Well, I called you over to help out just so that we had more time to get along...... Now it seems that you really need to help. β
Yan Jingxing hurriedly gathered his mind and asked seriously:
"So, what's going on now? Where did this group of people come from? β
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"They are the waiters I hired to hold banquets, and they were seconded from my father's hotel industry in other places."
After that, Xie Yuzhi explained to him the results of his side.
Although Xie Jianye agreed to the marriage contract between the two of them, he made a request:
He put his daughter in charge of the engagement party. Politicians and business people associated with Xie Jianye and the Advice Group, whether they are partners with close interests or general acquaintances, will be invited.
After decades of hard work, Xie Jianye has established a huge network of interpersonal relationships in Jinjiang City, Shanyin City and other nearby cities, and a junior high school girl has been entertained, while Xie Jianye himself chooses to be the shopkeeper.
"According to my father, he would treat himself as a guest who had been invited by chance, and I would take care of the rest." Xie Yuzhi sighed quietly.
ββ¦β¦ Yes? β
Yan Jingxing's eyes widened.
"This, Uncle Xie is joking with you, right? We're still junior high school students, is this what we're supposed to do at our age? β
"I thought the same way, but ...... didn't think that I was still a student when I put aside the adults and made a marriage contract with a boy without permission?' He immediately retorted to me. β
"It's anger at all!"
Yan Jingxing couldn't help but complain.
"I think so."
The corners of Xie Yuzhi's mouth rose slightly, as if she was smiling.
"I wonder if he might feel a little unwillingly as a father. That's the kind of ...... The old man's feeling of being unhappy when he looks at his son-in-law. β
ββ¦β¦ Is that so? β
Yan Jingxing scratched the back of his head. To be honest, he still lacks a sense of reality about the marriage contract, let alone his son-in-law and father-in-law...... That sounds too far away from junior high school students.
"βthat's why I decided to pull you."
"I, me?"
"Hmm. It's a matter between the two of us, so don't try to run away. β
"But ......"
Yan Jingxing's face was embarrassed.
Xie Yuzhi at least grew up in a wealthy family since he was a child, and under the influence of his ears and eyes, there is always a way to follow the cat and the tiger, but he really doesn't know anything.
Miss Xie noticed the hesitation on his face, and immediately guessed what the boy was thinking, and she laughed softly.
"It's okay, don't care about the outcome. Anyway, it's all the consequence of Dad being the shopkeeper, and even if it is messed up, it is not our responsibility. β
"That's not good......"
Yan Jingxing couldn't help but complain again. He couldn't understand whether the relationship between Xie Jianye and Xie Yuzhi, the father and daughter, was good or bad, how could they still dig holes for each other?
"Nothing bad. On the other hand, if this matter was really important, my father would not let it go easily. Xie Yuzhi explained, "Maybe from the perspective of a businessman like my father, the relationship between him and those who have business cooperation partners is maintained by interests after all, so I don't care." β
As she spoke, her eyes fell on Yan Jingxing, and she noticed an unfastened button with sharp eyes. So, the girl took two steps closer to him and reached out to fasten the button for him.
"And in my opinion, there are more important reasons. Jing Xing, no one in this world can have this qualification, requiring you to cater to and obey the ideas of others. β
Xie Yuzhi didn't care about going on a skin-to-skin blind date with him at all, the whole person seemed to fall into his arms, and her lowered eyebrows looked serious and charming.
"Even my level of superpower is unimaginably terrifying for ordinary people, and I don't dare to tell my father, let alone you...... Wait, it's strange, why is this button so hard to tie......"
"But, maybe it's broken."
Yan Jingxing unconsciously raised his head to look at the sky, his Adam's apple moved up and down, and he swallowed his saliva. The familiar scent of roses enveloped him once more, like the smell of a midnight dream.
"Broken? So be it. Xie Yuzhi patted his chest and said funny, "Although I told you not to care about those false courtesies, it was still a bit too much to wear the broken clothes...... Ah, could it be that because of the transformation and burning the clothes, you lack them at home? Just say a word to me, and I'll take you to pick. β
ββ¦β¦ There is no shortage. β
In fact, the real reason is that this dress was brought to him by Chunzao, so I guess I didn't pay attention to it when I brought it.
Thinking of this, Yan Jingxing subconsciously changed the topic:
"I'll pay attention to it later."
"Hmm. Of course, I know that you are not the kind of person who gets carried away and bullies the weak when you become strong, but the strength itself is the confidence to treat everyone with a normal heart and resolutely say 'no' when needed. β
Miss Xie's tone is so gentle that she looks like a teacher or a mother who is following the path.
"So, just feel like it."
Yan Jingxing felt that it made sense, he nodded, and asked again:
"-Yuzhi, you said so much, could it be because you, like me, don't know the so-called 'social etiquette' at all?"
Xie Yuzhi's expression stiffened slightly.
"Uh, I think I got ......"
ββ¦β¦ Be. In the end, Miss Xie could only honestly admit that "I have taken a lot of courses since elementary school, and the etiquette class is usually skipped because I feel bored." β
"You're skipping class......"
The eldest lady's face showed a faint flush of annoyance.
"Alright, that's all for this topic, let's go, get ready to get to work!"
The girl turned and walked away.
"Wait! I have other things to do. β
Yan Jingxing hurriedly called out to her.
"Chunzao said she wasn't coming, and I always felt ...... Her mood seems a little strange, did you two say something yesterday? β
Xie Yuzhi stopped, but did not look back. She replied:
"It's nothing, I just told her about the two of us' decision to get engaged."
β¦β¦ Really. Yan Jingxing had already guessed. He wanted to sigh, but he didn't know why.
"And what's her reaction?"
His tone was cautious.
"I don't know, after all, she hasn't replied to me since that night, and I plan to confirm with her later."
Xie Yuzhi didn't look back, her voice was calm.
"If you really care, just go to her and ask."
Yan Jingxing nodded silently, and then followed her back.
(End of chapter)