Financial freedom starts from graduation

Chapter 387 Love Story
"And I say, Romeo take me somewhere we can be alone, I'll be waiting all there's left to do is run..."

The faint sound of piano flowed out from the suspended stage in the middle, echoing in the restaurant along with the clear and sad voice of the performing female singer.

"Hey, Zhao Bin, I remember you participated in the audition of The Voice of China when you were in college. Did you almost go to Beidu to participate in the blind audition?"

"Oh, forget it. We are only in the top 50 in Yunnan Province. We are just a little bit short..."

"Isn't there a subsidy this year? I plan to replace all the electrical appliances I own."

"There are no more than 6,000 yuan, which means you can only buy domestic products. Will you be able to use them?"

In the private room, after Young Master Jian arrived, the previous incident seemed to be forgotten by everyone, and the atmosphere became lively again as the champagne flowed.

Crispy chili and scallion, signature glass pigeon, surfing abalone...

The restaurant's specialties were served on the table one by one. Girls who didn't drink ordered a cup of "experimental fruit tea", put it on the table and took a beautiful photo. In the high-tech environment, the unique bohemian style of Shanghai was displayed in the circle of friends.

Xu Wenxi listened quietly to everyone talking and laughing, and didn't really participate in their topic.

It's not that she was pretending to be reserved, but after following Zhou Wang, her mentality and perspective had quietly changed. Xu Wenxi felt that what they were discussing was distant and unfamiliar, and even if she wanted to join in the conversation, she didn't know where to start.

Because Wang Lijia was talking in a low voice to Young Master Jian at this time, Huang Hui, who was a little bored, took the initiative to find Xu Wenxi and start a conversation.

"Hey, Wenxi, what brand is this dress of yours? It looks really good... I've changed departments now, so I have to buy an executive suit. Can you recommend one to me?"

"I just bought it online and can't remember the brand..."

"Then go back and look through your shopping records and send them to me when the time comes."

"Well, I'll try my best to look for it..."

When Huang Hui turned around and chatted with Zhao Bin and others, Wang Lijia came over with a smile and hugged Xu Wenxi, whispering:
"Why don't you just tell her that this is Hermès couture, and she may not be able to afford it even if she spends two years' salary, so that she can just give up?"

"What are you talking about? Haute couture..."

Xu Wenxi pushed Wang Lijia a little embarrassedly.

"Come on, little Wenxi, you're still pretending with me, right?"

Wang Lijia groaned, "I have just asked Master Jian to clarify. Wangzhou Culture is a company in Yunnan Province. Their boss is also from Yunnan Province. Try to make another excuse..."

Because Xu Wenxi's clothes had no logos, Wang Lijia had never thought about it before. After all, in today's era, there are countless small brands with good workmanship.

But when she looked carefully, Wang Lijia immediately discovered the clue.

Ten minutes ago, when Young Master Jian uttered the words "Wangzhou Culture", everyone else in the private room was a little confused.

Isn’t that the company Xu Wenxi just mentioned?

But Xu Wenxi herself soon denied it, saying that it might just be a coincidence or a homonym. Everyone was relieved then.

Xu Wenxi was not deliberately shirking the responsibility, but from her perspective, Young Master Jian and his father went to the hotel to visit the boss of that company...but Zhou Wang was not in Shanghai.

That's why she subconsciously thought it was just a coincidence.

In her opinion, if Zhou Wang really came to Shanghai, he would definitely tell her in advance.

Huang Hui and others believed it of course. After all, there was no way that the boss of the company who could make Mr. Jian's father visit in person could have any relationship with Xu Wenxi... People are always more willing to believe what they know.

Only Wang Lijia became suspicious and went to ask Jian Sihan for details, which confirmed something.

“Wangzhou culture in Yunnan Province?”

Upon hearing Wang Lijia say this, Xu Wenxi herself was stunned.

She was the one who handled the business registration. She certainly knew that there was only one Wangzhou Culture in the entire Yunnan Province...

So the boss really is here?

For Xu Wenxi, she was not surprised at how Zhou Wang could be so valued by Mr. Jian’s father. After all, in her heart, Zhou Wang was no different from “all-powerful”.

What Xu Wenxi really cares about is, since Zhou Wang came to the Magic City, why didn't he tell her...

For a moment, Xu Wenxi felt a great sense of loss in her heart, and even began to have wild thoughts. It was not until Wang Lijia next to her poked her a few more times that she came to her senses.

"Sorry, Lijia, I was distracted...what did you say?"

"I asked, what exactly does the company behind you do? Young Master Jian said he didn't know very well, but since his father attached so much importance to it, it must be something extraordinary..."

Wang Lijia is really too curious.

You know, when Xu Wenxi came to Shanghai before, Wang Lijia once thought she was cheated.

Well, even if Xu Wenxi did seem to be able to receive a salary later, their company, with Xu Wenxi running around alone in Shanghai, looked like a makeshift team...

"It's a bit of everything. Our boss is involved in many areas... He is a very special person. I can't really describe him."

Xu Wenxi, who was still feeling a little depressed, answered absentmindedly.

At this time, as the song "Love Story" ended, the noise in the restaurant became louder again. Huang Hui, who was bored, accidentally looked down and her eyes lit up, "Oh my god, so handsome!"

Zhao Bin and others on the side also looked sideways, and saw that on the suspended stage in front of them, the original female singer had left the stage at some point, and was replaced by a man in a casual suit.

She looked to be in her early twenties, with an upright posture, deep eyes, short, neat standing hair, and a well-defined face. She looked like a model from a magazine cover. She naturally became the focus of everyone's attention as soon as she appeared.

When he appeared, several girls' screams could be faintly heard from somewhere in the restaurant.

“This should also be some internet celebrity, right?”

"I really envy people who can make a living by relying on their looks..."

"Brother Bin, you can do it too. I remember you have eight-pack abs. Once you take off your clothes, you'll be an internet celebrity with at least 100,000 fans!"

"Hahaha, forget it, forget it. I can only make this kind of money for a few years. It's not reliable..."

Out of some kind of psychology of banding together to gain confidence, except for Mr. Jian, the other boys present subconsciously started joking.

Because they noticed that not only Huang Hui and Wang Lijia, but even Xu Wenqian was attracted by the handsome young man, and even seemed a little distracted.

Zhao Bin felt a little heartbroken when he saw this. He remembered that Xu Wenxi was not such a superficial girl...

Otherwise, she would not have rejected so many suitors when she was in college and chose Cheng Zhe who came from a small county town.

Only Wang Lijia knew that Xu Wenxi was not a face-chaser. She had seen countless so-called handsome guys chatting up Xu Wenxi in the past two months, some of whom were extremely handsome. However, Xu Wenxi faced them with indifference, and even Wang Lijia couldn't help but feel sympathy for those guys.

So, who is this young man?

Wang Lijia looked curiously and saw that the young man had already sat down in front of the piano with his hands on the keys.

As the smooth and familiar prelude sounded, many diners couldn't help but hum along.

When the music stopped, the young man suddenly looked up and looked towards the private room where Wang Lijia and others were, or to be more precise, his eyes fell on Xu Wenqian.

"I came to your city and walked the same path you took." "Imagine how lonely you would be without me..."

When the young man's first soft and low voice sounded, Xu Wenxi, who was singing with the young man, instantly let out a "wu" sound and covered her mouth tightly.

When the second line of the lyrics came, Xu Wenxi could no longer control her tears.

Everyone else in the room was a little stunned... Was it that serious?

Although Dr. Chen’s "Long Time No See" is indeed a classic among classics, isn’t it too resonant with you?
"Will you suddenly show up at the coffee shop on the corner? I will greet you with a smile and a wave..."

When the song reached this point, the piano music stopped abruptly, and the young man also stopped with a smile, raised his hand and waved at Xu Wenxi in the air.

At this moment, Xu Wenxi was crying and laughing, and many images flashed through her mind.

There was a time when she braved the scorching sun and shuttled through various office buildings just to find a suitable office location...

There were times when she had to go through the procedures for the fund, endure the pain of her menstrual period, and still put on a smiling face everywhere...

There was also a time when it was raining heavily in Shanghai, and she was in a hurry, her high heels slipped, and she sat down in the mud...

Zhou Wang never restricted her attendance and never deducted her salary, but she had always been punching in for herself. If Zhou Wang opened her mobile phone one day and then opened an app exclusively for workers called "DingTalk", he would find that she was fully present every day.

No overtime, but no holidays either.

She is not an iron man. After coming to Shanghai, she fell ill twice due to loss of appetite, had an intravenous drip once, and often suffered from insomnia.

Of course, Zhou Wang never knew these details and had no way of knowing them.

She is the kind of person who can tolerate grievances, but that doesn't mean she won't feel wronged.

But most of the time, she wouldn't show it.

At this moment, when she felt Zhou Wang's eyes full of longing and saw the familiar smile on Zhou Wang's lips, the emotions that had been suppressed in her heart finally rushed out, but at this moment they all turned into nothingness, leaving only the irrepressible joy and excitement.

Zhou Wang did come to the Magic City.

I really didn't tell her.

But it turned out to be a big surprise for her.

At this time, after Zhou Wang waved to Xu Wenxi, he continued to play the piano, but the rhythm changed to another softer and soothing song.

"Books always write about the unexpected evening, the bicycle rides, the conversations between her and him, and the girl's white clothes that the boy loves to see her wear..."

"Love You Slowly".

A song with love and confession as its main themes.

Xu Wenxi finally couldn't hold back any longer, she rushed out of the private room, but in her panic she didn't know which corridor led to the suspended stage.

When she came to her senses, she had already bumped into Zhou Wang's solid chest.

When Xu Wenxi looked up, Zhou Wang, who had walked over from nowhere, said helplessly, "Hey, I haven't even gotten to the climax of the song yet, why did you run out early?"

Xu Wenxi couldn't hear what Zhou Wang said. She just hugged Zhou Wang tightly. Her strength was so great that even Zhou Wang was a little surprised.

After all, in his impression, Xu Wenxi had always been the kind of timid and weak person...

"Alright, alright, there are so many people watching, aren't you afraid of being ashamed..."

Zhou Wang let Xu Wenxi hold him for a while before speaking.

Xu Wenxi woke up with a start, turned around and noticed that the classmates in the private room were looking at her in surprise, especially Wang Lijia, whose eyes were almost glued to the glass. She quickly let go of Zhou Wang and carefully observed his expression, fearing that he would be unhappy.

Zhou Wang didn't say anything, but asked curiously: "Are those the college classmates you mentioned on the phone? Would you mind taking me to eat? I'm starving. Damn, the food made by my own plane is just as unpalatable. The first thing I'll do when I get back is to change a cook..."

Xu Wenxi didn't quite understand what Zhou Wang was saying, but she naturally wouldn't refuse Zhou Wang's request, so she immediately took Zhou Wang over.

But Xu Wenxi was still struggling along the way. She seemed to have been too reckless just now. Because of Zhou Wang's surprise, she was a little out of control...

Then how would she explain her relationship with Zhou Wang to Wang Lijia and others later?

While Xu Wenxi was struggling, Zhou Wang, who had entered the private room first, had already greeted Wang Lijia, Young Master Jian and the others with a smile:
"Hello, I'm Xu Wenxi's boyfriend Zhou Wang..."

He, what did he say?
Xu Wenxi stood there in a daze, unable to believe it.

Although Zhou Wang has emphasized their relationship more than once, and he has met his parents, but... just like Xu Wenxi always feels inferior, how can she be worthy of Zhou Wang, and she also clearly knows that Zhou Wang has more than one woman.

The occasion here is also different.

This was a public place, filled with her college classmates, half of her social connections.

It is undoubtedly more powerful for Zhou Wang to declare their relationship on such an occasion.

"Hey, Wenxi, what are you still doing here?"

Wang Lijia kept waving in front of Xu Wenxi, and finally woke her up, "Hehe, I knew you didn't tell me the truth. I finally caught you in the act..."

"I, I don't have... Zhou, Zhou Wang is mine..."

Xu Wenxi subconsciously wanted to explain, but was stopped by Zhou Wang.

"We are from the same hometown. I am also from Mingcheng."

Zhou Wang, who had already greeted Xu Wenxi's classmates, explained with a smile.

Only then did Xu Wenxi realize that Zhou Wang did not want to expose the other layer of their relationship.

For a moment, Xu Wenxi's mood was even more complicated and unclear.

She just thought that Zhou Wang wanted to make her feel more at ease so that others wouldn't look at their relationship with tinted glasses. Such meticulousness and thoughtfulness unintentionally moved Xu Wenqian beyond words.

But Zhou Wang actually didn’t think that much.

Just facing Wang Lijia's smiling questions and looking at the awkward but polite, polite yet a little distant smiles of the other boys at the table, Zhou Wang thought it was all so interesting.

How long...

He didn't socialize outside like an ordinary person like this.

He came to see Xu Wenxi today. Although his main purpose was to give her a surprise, his secondary purpose was also to take the opportunity to relax.

Although it may seem carefree in the northern capital, every day is like walking on thin ice.

Zhou Wangjian felt very comfortable getting along with these college students who had only graduated two or three years ago and feeling their remaining clear temperament.

This is the situation he wanted!

(End of this chapter)