Huayu 2015, the Artist of Light and Shadow

Chapter 162 Coconut and Jingjing, a knife drawn at their first meeting! You don't need a reason to hate someone!

Zhou Ye and Meng Ziyi arrived in Shanghai a few days early to attend an internal screening of Lu Yunzhou's film "Fairy Castle 2".

But the time hasn't come yet.

These two young heiresses are planning to spend some time in Shanghai.

In mid-August, the typhoon had just passed through, and Shanghai was affected by the heavy rainfall brought by the typhoon, with rain continuing for the past two days.

There's not much to see outside.

The two young heiresses then arrived at Hang Lung Plaza, intending to thoroughly inspect the various flagship stores of the Lu Yunzhou family.

It's not about consumption, it's about investigation.

Hang Lung Plaza.

"Future boss lady, how are you? Seeing how well these stores are doing, aren't you especially happy?"

Meng Ziyi, carrying large and small bags, glanced at Zhou, who was dressed elegantly beside her, and couldn't help but make a joke.

That afternoon, they strolled around Hang Lung Plaza for a long time.

There are over 100 brand stores here, but Zhou ignored the other brands and went on a shopping spree targeting the four brands under Lu Yunzhou's control.

Right now, Meng Ziyi was carrying large and small bags, all of which belonged to Zhou.

She didn't buy anything for herself; she just served as Zhou's handbag maid for a day.

"Sister Meng, what nonsense are you spouting again? It's all just talk, nothing's even close to being done yet. I just went to the store to listen to music."

Zhou's face flushed slightly, and she couldn't help but grab Meng Ziyi's arm to stop her from talking nonsense.

"Oh, you're going to listen to music?"

Meng Ziyi chuckled, then hummed softly beside him: "Let you hear the wind gently, swaying softly. Time rolls up memories, slowly fluttering—"

Meng Ziyi was engrossed in her own singing, while Zhou beside her begged for mercy, "Sister Meng, spare my life, please stop singing."

Upon hearing this, Meng Ziyi immediately became indignant, standing to the side with her hands on her hips and saying, "Fine, you dare to laugh at me? Last time we played the karaoke app together, tell me out loud, whose score was higher?"

Although Meng's singing sounded a bit strange, Zhou wasn't much better. The two were evenly matched, like two equally talented individuals.

Otherwise, how could we get along so well?

"Sister Meng, I was wrong, please don't hold it against me. This Kiko Qixi Festival skincare gift set is for you."

Zhou was quite adept at coaxing Meng Ziyi.

After receiving the gift set, Meng Ziyi immediately stopped caring about it.

"Fifth brother?"

Just then, Zhou and Meng seemed to hear someone behind them whisper "Fifth Brother".

They turned their heads away at the same time.

Although Tian Xiwei was wearing a baseball cap and wasn't wearing makeup today, and even tucked her bangs into the cap, making her look very different from her on-screen image.

However, Meng Ziyi and Zhou recognized Tian Xiwei immediately.

"Ah, I've mistaken you for someone else. It doesn't seem to be Lao Wu, but at first glance, it really does look like him."

When Tian Xiwei saw Zhou's face, she initially mistook him for Zhang Jingyi.

She couldn't help but think that since Zhang Jingyi had come to Shanghai and even visited her own flagship store in Hang Lung Plaza, Lu Yunzhou must be nearby.

Therefore, Tian Xiwei deliberately tried to test the waters.

Who knew that the face that turned around did look a lot like Zhang Jingyi, but upon closer inspection, it didn't quite resemble her.

The eyebrows and eyes are more refined.

The three-dimensionality of her face is not as strong as Zhang Jingyi's.

In addition, Zhou's chin is pointed, while Zhang Jingyi's chin is somewhat square, which is the biggest difference between the two.

"Coconut, go say hello. Once you get to know each other better, she might become your sister-in-law."

Tian Xiwei is Lu Yunzhou's younger sister, and the two have a very good relationship. In Meng Ziyi's mind, Tian Xiwei's relationship with Lu Yunzhou is equivalent to her relationship with Zhou.

Getting to know Tian Xiwei is the same as getting to know Lu Yunzhou.

So, Meng Ziyi, pulling the hesitant Zhou along, walked over with great interest and greeted Tian Xiwei: "Little Tian, ​​my name is Meng Ziyi. Has Kunkun mentioned me to you?"

"I mentioned it before, Sister Meng, right? Thank you so much for taking care of our little newbie on the set of 'The Untamed,' preventing him from being pecked to death by the big white goose!"

Tian Xiwei laughed and deliberately called Cai Xukun a "chicken".

"Ha ha."

Meng Ziyi couldn't help but laugh.

Cai Xukun, that good-for-nothing, is truly hated by everyone!

The two found common ground, and Tian Xiwei warmly welcomed Meng Ziyi: "Sister Meng, you're a friend of Caiji, so you're a good friend of mine. Thank you for supporting my business."

Although Tian Xiwei is currently popular, she is not the kind of person who is arrogant or overbearing, nor does she take herself too seriously.

Besides, guests are always welcome.

Meng Ziyi bought so many of their own products; he's definitely a VIP customer.

"You're too kind. Caiji told me that you're the most loyal friend, Xiaotian. He said that once I came to Shanghai, I would definitely come and visit you."

Meng Ziyi grinned, then suddenly his mind went blank for a moment, and he stared at Tian Xiwei in a daze: "Wait, you just said your business? Isn't this Brother Zhou's business?"

Damn!

I almost let it slip.

Tian Xiwei knew very well that her relationship with Lu Yunzhou could not be exposed.

So, she smiled and tried to smooth things over, pulling Meng Ziyi aside and whispering, "Kiko, I'm the legal representative."

"Legal representative? I see."

Meng Ziyi's family is also in business, so she has a deeper understanding of this, unlike ordinary netizens who might assume that the company belongs to Tian Xiwei just because they hear "legal representative".

She had heard that Wang Ran was the legal representative of LDC Jewelry in China.

Tian Xiwei is the legal representative of Kiko, so it seems there's no problem?

These are all Lu Yunzhou's younger sisters.

Lu Yunzhou is able to treat everyone equally; that's a remarkable skill.

"Brother Zhou is so good to you guys."

Meng Ziyi couldn't help but sigh.

She believed that Lu Yunzhou had his female stars buy a portion of the company's shares in order to bind these promising stars to him.

Many brokerage firms do this.

For example, Tangren Media.

Hu Ge, Gulnazar, Liu Shishi, and others all own shares in the company—Cai Yinong also gave up a lot of profits in order to retain her core artists.

Unfortunately, Tangren's subsequent IPO failed. This pie-in-the-sky promise went unfulfilled.

Meng Ziyi also thought that Lu Yunzhou's companies followed a similar pattern.

However, Lu Yunzhou expanded the company, allowing everyone to benefit. As a result, the artists under Lu Yunzhou's company are exceptionally united.

She had never heard of any of Lu Yunzhou's artists falling out over resources.

"Yes, my older brother is very good to us."

Tian Xiwei didn't want to dwell on the matter any longer, so she quickly changed the subject: "By the way, is this beautiful woman your friend? I feel like I've seen her somewhere before?"

This person looks so much like Zhang Jingyi.

Tian Xiwei almost mistook Zhou for her when she suddenly saw him.

"Yes, this is Zhou, my good friend, the most beautiful girl in the 2016 class of Beijing Film Academy. You can call her Coconut. We're here to attend the two-day internal screening of 'Fairy Castle 2' hosted by Zhouzhou."

Meng Ziyi gave Tian Xiwei a grand introduction to Zhou.

The 2016 Beijing Film Academy's most beautiful student—isn't that an impressive title?

The most beautiful girl in Beijing Film Academy is practically the most beautiful girl in the entire entertainment industry this year.

The beauties from the Shanghai Theatre Academy and the Central Academy of Drama are not good enough.

The most famous is the Beijing Film Academy's campus belle.

"Uh... Hello, school beauty."

Tian Xiwei thought to herself, Zhou was the most beautiful girl at Beijing Film Academy in 2016, and Zhang Jingyi was the most beautiful girl at Beijing Film Academy in 2017.

The two look about 80% alike.

The most beautiful girl at Beijing Film Academy—can she be copied and pasted?

interesting!

I wonder if my older brother has face blindness?

"Meng Ziyi, the 2013 Beijing Film Academy's most beautiful student, what exactly are you talking about?"

Zhou felt really awkward listening to Meng Ziyi introduce himself.

Meng Ziyi speaks in a very outspoken manner, always telling everyone that she is the most beautiful girl at the Beijing Film Academy. Tian Xiwei, who is sitting opposite her, seems to be from the class of 2016 as well, and is currently doing better than her.

Tian Xiwei will definitely laugh at me.

"Why are you shy? Xiaotian is also a campus beauty at the Shanghai Theatre Academy. Aren't all three of us campus beauties?"

Meng Ziyi instantly noticed what Zhou was fidgeting about, and immediately brought Tian Xiwei into the category of school beauty as well.

Everyone here is a campus beauty, so there's no need for anyone to feel awkward.

"Sister Meng, why do you always speak the truth? Be a little more discreet."

Tian Xiwei laughed and thought Meng Ziyi was quite an interesting person.

When you're out there in the world, who isn't a campus beauty?

Even if she wasn't before, after the release of "The Fairy Castle," Tian Xiwei became the most famous actress in the 2016 class of the Shanghai Theatre Academy, and unsurprisingly became the school beauty.

Wang Churan was also there.

These performing arts troupes are full of hidden talents and beauties—to be honest, if we had to rate their looks, they'd all be stunning.

Whoever is popular is the school beauty.

If other classmates become famous, they can also claim the title of "school beauty" for themselves.

"Since you're here for an exclusive screening of 'Fairy Castle 2,' you're my honored guests. Come on, let me treat you to dinner!"

"My brother went to pick up a friend, he'll be here in a bit."

Tian Xiwei knew that Lu Yunzhou had gone to pick up Zhang Jingyi.

After picking up Zhang Jingyi, Lu Yunzhou suggested having a meal together so that Tian Xiwei and Zhang Jingyi could get to know each other.

Tian Xiwei was fully aware of Lu Yunzhou's arrangements.

Lu Yunzhou planned to win over the fourth sister first, making her the first to accept Zhang Jingyi.

Then, when Tang Yan returned, Lu Yunzhou went to talk to Tang Yan about this matter.

Tang Yan will definitely agree.

Tang Yan was completely obedient to Lu Yunzhou and never objected to anything.

As long as Lu Yunzhou spends more time with Tang Yan over the next two months and gives her a son, Tang Yan doesn't care whether Lu Yunzhou wants to find Lao Wu or not.

In this way, it becomes a two-to-two tie.

In the end, Zhang Ruonan unconditionally stood by Lu Yunzhou's side.

That's 3 against 1.

Now that things have come to this, even if Wang Ran is unhappy, he can only grit his teeth and accept it.

However, Tian Xiwei felt that she could still struggle a little longer and did not want to give up so quickly.

"Cunzi hasn't arrived yet."

"I'll find some outside help to tide me over for a few days!"

"Sister Meng and Zhou, come eat with me. At least my brother won't feel comfortable bringing this up at the dinner table."

"We'll drag it out as long as we can."

Tian Xiwei had her own rhythm; she had to drag things out until Liu Haocun returned, so that Liu Haocun could cry, make a scene, and threaten suicide in front of Lu Yunzhou.

Compared to Zhang Jingyi, Liu Haocun is more important to Lu Yunzhou.

Fifth brother, you can find anyone!

However, Liu Haocun is already a world-class female star whom Lu Yunzhou has made famous, and he will not give up on her easily.

the other side.

When Meng Ziyi learned that Tian Xiwei was going to invite her and Zhou to have dinner with Lu Yunzhou, a glint of wisdom flashed in her eyes.

She pulled Zhou aside and said excitedly, "Coconut, your sister-in-law is so perceptive! I haven't even told her about you yet, and she's already arranged for us to have dinner with Brother Zhou!"

"I reckon it was the newbie who took care of things for us."

"Xiaotian doesn't object, and she's even helping to arrange things between you and Zhouzhou, creating opportunities for you to spend time together. Believe me—you definitely have a chance!"

"Haha, Lu Yunzhou is going to be my brother-in-law!"

Meng Ziyi thought it over and over again and found it very promising, so he excitedly pulled Zhou Yitong along.

"Don't be so sure of yourself. We haven't even met him yet. How can you call him brother-in-law so readily? Don't talk nonsense."

Zhou blushed with embarrassment and didn't dare to utter a sound, letting Meng Ziyi make the decision.

At that moment, Zhou felt like he was dreaming, and everything he wished for had come true.

She recently watched "Queen of Tears" and was captivated by the character played by Lu Yunzhou. As soon as the show ended, Meng Ziyi called and asked her if she wanted to go on a blind date with Lu Yunzhou.

Zhou thought Meng was joking, that she was just bored while filming alone in Guizhou and wanted to trick him into going there to keep her company for a few days.

Anyway, she had nothing to do at home, so she took a trip to Guizhou.

To everyone's surprise, Meng Ziyi wasn't joking; he was actually serious.

Immediately afterwards, she and Meng Ziyi arrived in Shanghai. The two were considering how to greet Lu Yunzhou at the screening of "Fairy Castle 2" in a generous and elegant manner, so as to leave a deep impression on Lu Yunzhou.

Before they finished their discussion, they ran into Tian Xiwei, who strongly arranged for them to meet Lu Yunzhou that evening.

Go directly to a blind date.

This progress is incredibly fast—it's like lightning speed!

Zhou suspected that, at this rate in the game, she and Lu Yunzhou should be getting married next month.

"Coconut, you're not feeling well right now. Let me help you!"

Today, Zhou was dressed rather casually, and her hair was unkempt and a bit dry. Meng Ziyi thought to herself that this was not Zhou's best condition.

She couldn't just send Zhou to the battlefield like that.

That's going to your death.

So, Meng Ziyi pulled Tian Xiwei aside and asked, "Xiao Tian, ​​where should we eat tonight? If it's still early, we'd like to go back to the hotel first, put these things down, and change our clothes."

"We're dressed a bit casually today."

"We're meeting our crush tonight, so we need to dress up nicely. Don't you agree?"

Tian Xiwei could understand this.

Which female celebrity wouldn't want to be at her best before meeting Lu Yunzhou?

After all, they weren't really going there for a meal; they were there for an interview, hoping to make an appearance in front of Lu Yunzhou so that he could take them along on his next movie shoot.

"Is your hotel nearby? Would you like me to drive you?"

Tian Xiwei wasn't very interested in the meaning of the character "Meng," but she was very interested in "Zhou"—Zhou actually looked about 80% similar to Zhang Jingyi.

If Lu Yunzhou saw this, he would probably realize instantly that Zhang Jingyi is not unique.

She plans to ban Zhang Jingyi next week!

"Xiaotian, I'm so sorry."

Meng Ziyi said she was embarrassed, but she didn't refuse at all and pulled Tian Xiwei towards the garage.

Upon arriving at the garage, Meng Ziyi saw Tian Xiwei's Audi Q7 and exclaimed in surprise, "Xiao Tian, ​​you drive such a big car?"

"This car belongs to my older brother."

Tian Xiwei helped stuff the bags and packages into the trunk, casually explaining, "The CEO of Audi, Weidler, got my brother an Audi R8, but he thought it was too flashy. The whole of Shanghai knows that car belongs to him. He can't go out much anymore. At the last movie screening, when CEO Weidler found out about this, he gave my brother an Audi Q7 instead."

"However, later fans discovered that the license plate number of the older brother's Q7—in order to avoid being surrounded by onlookers, the older brother no longer drives this car. When he goes out in private, he drives the oldest second-hand Tiguan."

That used Tiguan was the first car Lu Yunzhou ever bought.

After going around in circles, he got back into the same car.

"Brother Zhou is really something. The president of Audi sends him cars every year, but he doesn't want to drive them. He just loves his old, secondhand Tiguan."

Meng Ziyi is increasingly impressed with Lu Yunzhou!

This is the style of a top star!

Forget the R8, forget the Q7, so what if they're luxury cars? I just love used Tiguans, that's confidence!

No need for external embellishment, you are a luxury item in yourself!

"Get in the car, I'll take you to the hotel."

Tian Xiwei has her sights set on these two and is determined not to let them leave—whether she can stop Zhang Jingyi tonight depends on Meng Ziyi and Zhou's performance!

Moreover, both Meng Ziyi and Zhou said they wanted to dress up nicely—which was exactly what Tian Xiwei wanted!

Both are campus beauties at Beijing Film Academy, so their looks speak for themselves.

Meng also has long legs, so in terms of physical attributes, he seems to have the upper hand.

Unfortunately, after chatting with Meng Ziyi for a while, Tian Xiwei realized that Lu Yunzhou didn't like this kind of carefree girl.

He prefers things to be a little more subtle.

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Zhou is simply perfect; her smile is so shy.

"Sister Meng, is this okay? Do I have the fighting ability?"

Zhou spent several days mentally preparing herself to be sure that she was going on a blind date with Lu Yunzhou.

Now, the atmosphere is already set.

She had already mentally considered herself the future sister-in-law—she was ready to go into battle, and no matter what happened next, she absolutely could not lose!

This has nothing to do with whether Lu Yunzhou can be interested in her or not—it's about how, as a girl, she must bring out all her strengths in this situation.

Ideally, Lu Yunzhou should feel that he is not good enough for her!

That's what perfection is.

Whether the blind date is successful or not is another matter.

At the very least, you have to inflict damage yourself!

"A black dress, showing off her perfect shoulders and back—simply perfect!"

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"Elegant and refined, yet full of restraint—typical Italian aesthetics!"

"Don't worry, Brother Zhou will definitely like your outfit tonight!"

For female celebrities to look sophisticated, the first requirement is a sophisticated face. If their appearance is dignified and elegant, then sophistication is irrelevant.

Minimalism isn't for everyone.

They are very particular about their demeanor and style.

The meaning of the character "孟" is something that cannot be played by itself.

"hey-hey----"

Zhou couldn't help but grin foolishly after being praised to the skies by Meng Ziyi.

"No laughing!"

Meng Ziyi herself looks silly when she laughs, but seeing her best friend acting silly, she couldn't help but say earnestly, "Coconut, whether I can become a world-class superstar depends entirely on you."

"If you become the eldest sister-in-law, as your good sister, Brother Zhou, you must reserve a third female lead role for me in your next movie, right?"

""

Meng Ziyi is ready to reach the pinnacle of his life.

She first won the Best Supporting Actress award at the Hundred Flowers Awards, then stunned the nation on the Golden Rooster Awards red carpet, and then walked the runway in Milan, shining on the international stage!

She's already written her own life script. Let's see if Zhou can carry her to success tonight!

Zhou covered his face, speechless, and said, "Sister Meng, don't be like that. What you're saying is putting a lot of pressure on me."

Meng Ziyi sighed and said to himself with self-pity, "Coconut, have you seen my recent online public opinion?"

"The Untamed hasn't even aired yet, and I'm already being bombarded with insults. When idol dramas are made, some people become famous, and others suffer from cyberbullying."

"I'm being cyberbullied because of 'The Untamed'! I haven't even released the press release yet! And people are already using it to insult me!"

When "God of War Zhao Yun" aired, Meng Ziyi did a lot of marketing, believing that her looks surpassed Lin Yoona's, but she was criticized harshly.

Later, she stopped marketing in this area.

Who knew that she would attract hatred for the drama "The Untamed" before she even started marketing it?

A huge bunch of BL (Boys' Love) fans are coming over to criticize her!

This is truly an undeserved disaster.

"I've already been cyberbullied before this show even aired. I have no idea how badly I'll be cyberbullied after it airs."

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"Coconut, lend me a hand."

"If it works out tonight, I'll officially announce it and prepare to collaborate with Lu Yunzhou—then no one will criticize me!"

"Zhouzhou's imperial guards will proactively shield me from all hatred!"

Any female celebrity who collaborates with Lu Yunzhou and has no scandals with him will automatically receive the protection of the Imperial Guard.

Before the project ends, the female celebrity is under protection and will not be easily attacked by rivals—because the "Imperial Guard" will launch a counter-attack!

"Sister Meng, is it really going to work? I feel like something's not quite right. Everything seems to be going too smoothly. How could it be going so smoothly?"

""

When the time came, Zhou began to feel anxious and uncertain.

"Because we usually do good deeds and virtues, good people are rewarded. This is our blessing."

Meng Ziyi gently patted Zhou's shoulder and couldn't help but tease, "These shoulders look so white and feel so smooth. If Brother Zhou touches them, wouldn't he be completely smitten?"

"Oh dear, don't touch it! It's covered in makeup!"

Zhou quickly applied more powder to the spot where Meng Ziyi had touched her, evening out her skin tone.

Meng Ziyi laughed heartily: "Coconut, you little rascal. I was wondering why you looked so pale today!"

After playfully bickering and getting ready, the two arrived at the location sent by Tian Xiwei half an hour early for their appointment.

High-speed rail station.

Lu Yunzhou picked up Zhang Jingyi.

He didn't drive off immediately, but went to the back seat first, seemingly to get something.

Zhang Jingyi understood immediately and sat down in the back seat as well.

As soon as they closed the door, the two couldn't help but embrace.

"Big brother, I miss you so much. I miss you day and night." Zhang Jingyi hooked her arms around Lu Yunzhou's neck and couldn't help but kiss him.

"Wait a moment."

At the crucial moment, Lu Yunzhou covered Zhang Jingyi's red lips with his hand: "You...you're wearing lipstick today?"

"Um.

""

Zhang Jingyi nodded gently, quickly understanding what she meant: "You're worried about your lipstick fading? Hmm, that's a problem."

After saying that, Zhang Jingyi suddenly grinned and whispered in Lu Yunzhou's ear, "Then I'll kiss you with my tongue, without touching your lips—"

After she finished speaking, her face instantly turned bright red, making her incredibly charming.

"So what if it fades?"

Looking down at Zhang Jingyi's red lips in his arms, Lu Yunzhou suddenly felt that lips with lipstick weren't so bad after all.

Some of them are even charming.

He gave it a light kiss, and then began to kiss it evenly, inch by inch.

Before long, he felt Zhang Jingyi in his arms breathing heavily, her body becoming hot, and her eyes becoming hazy, as if they were filled with spring water.

Under these circumstances, Zhang Jingyi would not refuse whatever Lu Yunzhou did.

But inside the car?

Lu Yunzhou doesn't have this habit.

He gently ruffled Zhang Jingyi's hair, then pulled out some wet wipes from the glove box and wiped his face and lips.

"Jingjing, let me take you to eat first. After we eat, I'll arrange for you to stay at a hotel—I'll be quite busy these next few days, so I'll have Xiaotian show you around Shanghai."

Just now, Tian Xiwei sent a message to Lu Yunzhou, saying that she went out to play and met two of Cai Xukun's good friends, one named Meng Ziyi and the other named Zhou.

I'll bring them over for dinner tonight.

Lu Yunzhou instantly understood that this was Tian Xiwei's silent protest.

Then let's wait a few more days.

Anyway, he wasn't afraid that Zhang Jingyi would run away.

"By the way, do I have lipstick marks on my face?"

Lu Yunzhou explained everything before asking about the lipstick mark.

"There's one more thing, let me wipe it for you."

Zhang Jingyi is very sensible and considerate. As a public figure, Lu Yunzhou cannot have any unclear lipstick marks on his face.

Lu Yunzhou watched as Zhang Jingyi gently wiped away the lipstick marks she had left on his face inch by inch with a wet tissue.

He thoroughly enjoyed this feeling, like that innocent first love.

"Jingjing, you've lost some weight since the last time we met."

For some reason, Lu Yunzhou always felt a pang of heartache whenever he saw Zhang Jingyi.

He couldn't feel this kind of heartache for other people.

"I've been seriously trying to lose weight."

Zhang Jingyi chuckled.

After a while, she looked at Lu Yunzhou, her expression calm but her tone resolute, with a hint of stubbornness: "Big brother, you told me last time that Teacher Zhou's 'Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace' might flop. After Teacher Zhou flops, she will gradually transfer the company's resources to me. I can't miss this opportunity. I want to be in top form and become an instant sensation."

"Believe me, you'll be famous!"

Lu Yunzhou nodded firmly, then couldn't help but give Zhang Jingyi a gentle hug: "Even I feel there's something unique about you. Do you think the other viewers understand this better than I do?"

Lu Yunzhou is really arrogant.

However, Zhang Jingyi really liked Lu Yunzhou's domineering attitude.

Before meeting Lu Yunzhou, Zhang Jingyi always felt that there was an empty space deep inside her that could never be filled, making her very uncomfortable.

However, ever since she met Lu Yunzhou, she felt that a person had moved into the emptiness deep inside her, and it had been filled to the brim.

"Are you hungry? I'll take you to eat."

After cuddling for a while, Lu Yunzhou heard Zhang Jingyi's stomach rumble, so he smiled and went to get the car.

As he drove, he casually asked, "By the way, Jingjing, what's in your bag? I just lifted it for you, it seems quite heavy, the things inside are rattling together."

Speaking of this, Zhang Jingyi's face showed a hint of shyness and warmth: "My mother specially brought you homemade chili sauce. She even asked me to hand it to you personally. If you don't like it, you can ask me to tell her, and she will adjust the recipe to make your favorite chili sauce."

"Isn't this a treatment only a son-in-law gets?"

Lu Yunzhou understood immediately; what outsider would receive such treatment?

He laughed heartily, then turned to Zhang Jingyi and said, "Please thank my parents for me!"

"Niang Laozi" is a typical Shaoyang dialect term used to address one's mother. It sounds very catchy and affectionate.

However, there is a problem with how Lu Yunzhou is addressed.

Zhang Jingyi neither explained nor corrected him, letting Lu Yunzhou call him whatever he wanted.

At that moment, she turned to look at the scenery outside the window, imagining the scene just now, and a smile involuntarily crept onto her lips.

everything is fine.

How can she explain to her mother that she willingly became someone's maid?

However, Zhang Jingyi soon realized that she didn't need to worry about it anymore.

"Senior Zhou?"

When Zhang Jingyi happily arrived at the hotel for dinner with Lu Yunzhou, the moment she pushed open the door to the private room, she felt a chill run from the soles of her feet straight to the top of her head.

It made her body stiffen for a moment.

Why is Zhou here?

Why is Zhou dressed like a princess here?

Zhou even exposed her shoulders and back, dressed like she was going to a fashion gala—just to have a meal here?

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impossible!

Zhang Jingyi felt she wasn't stupid; at that moment, she keenly sensed something.

There's something wrong with this dinner party!

"Hello Xiao Meng, hello Zhou."

Lu Yunzhou glanced at Meng Ziyi, who seemed quite normal, casually wearing a dress.

Tian Xiwei was dressed very casually, Meng Ziyi was dressed very casually, and Zhang Jingyi was dressed in her home clothes, after all, she had just come from the train station.

Only Zhou, with her exquisite makeup, elegant black dress, and radiant white skin, deliberately showed off her two square shoulders and even her back.

The other three, like three green leaves, made Zhou stand out as an exquisite black wild rose, with a resilient and passionate life force hidden beneath her cool and austere exterior.

The moment everyone entered, their eyes couldn't help but fall on Zhou.

"Xiao Meng, Zhou, please order whatever you like. Don't be shy."

Although the atmosphere was a bit strange, Lu Yunzhou had seen many such small scenes. As long as he didn't overthink things, there wouldn't be any problems.

He briefly entertained Meng Ziyi and Zhou, then sat down between Zhang Jingyi and Tian Xiwei.

He said softly to Zhang Jingyi, "Didn't you bring me the chili sauce your mother made? Take it out and let me have a good taste."

"Okay, sure."

Zhang Jingyi felt it was a bit strange that Zhou was here, especially since Zhou was dressed so beautifully, but Lu Yunzhou didn't seem to care, so she didn't think about it anymore.

At this moment, Zhang Jingyi took out the chili sauce from home and handed it to Lu Yunzhou.

"Xiaotian, would you like to try Jingjing's mother's cooking?"

"Xiao Meng, Zhou, do you want some?"

Lu Yunzhou divided the chili sauce among himself and gave some to everyone. Then, he dipped some meat in the chili sauce and tasted it.

"It's not particularly spicy, but more savory and fragrant. Mmm, delicious."

Lu Yunzhou had expected it to be very spicy, but to his surprise, Zhang Jingyi's mother had been so thoughtful that it was only slightly spicy, but incredibly flavorful.

They look very considerate.

No wonder Zhang Jingyi has such a good personality.

In most families, you can tell what kind of daughter she will be by looking at the mother's personality.

"Big brother, I'm glad you like it."

Zhang Jingyi chuckled and peeled a shrimp for Lu Yunzhou, casually placing it in his bowl.

After doing all this, Zhang Jingyi noticed that Meng Ziyi and Zhou were looking at her strangely.

This is exactly what I wanted.

I'll make you back down, especially that Zhou.

At this moment, Zhang Jingyi was satisfied and asked Lu Yunzhou, "Brother, when did you come back from Canada? Are you going on another business trip?"

"I might go to New York again in September."

This is Lu Yunzhou's regular business trip.

New York Fashion Week in September, Milan Fashion Week in February.

As for Paris Fashion Week, Tokyo Fashion Week, and London Fashion Week, they fall during his work schedule, so he usually declines.

"oh.

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Zhang Jingyi didn't say anything and lowered her head.

Lu Yunzhou gently put his arm around Zhang Jingyi's shoulder and comforted her, "Don't look so down. After you debut, I'll take you with me. New York is uncertain, but I'll definitely take you to Milan."

New York is not his territory, but Milan is definitely Lu Yunzhou's territory.

As long as Zhang Jingyi debuts as a star, Lu Yunzhou can invite her to Milan Fashion Week through his own brand.

It's just a matter of a word.

"Thank you, brother. Let me pour you a drink."

Zhang Jingyi didn't particularly want to attend Milan Fashion Week; she just wanted to stay by Lu Yunzhou's side every day.

Lu Yunzhou's doting affection for Zhang Jingyi was obvious even to a blind man.

Zhang Jingyi's eyes were filled with Lu Yunzhou's image; everyone else seemed to be invisible to her.

But Meng Ziyi simply didn't take it seriously.

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At that moment, she gently nudged Zhou's foot under the table and whispered, "Coconut, don't be jealous. Zhang Jingyi is probably Brother Zhou's little sister, in a similar situation to Tian Xiwei."

"I'm not jealous."

Zhou had just felt that something was wrong.

Isn't the relationship between Zhang Jingyi and Lu Yunzhou a little too intimate?

But upon further reflection, she realized she might be overthinking things. How could Lu Yunzhou possibly be interested in Zhang Jingyi?

It has nothing.

Am I not prettier and cuter than Zhang Jingyi?

Is her skin not as fair as Zhang Jingyi's?

Isn't her exposed, square shoulders prettier than Zhang Jingyi's?

Zhang Jingyi looks a bit rustic, with a large frame and a somewhat robust appearance. She has a Southeast Asian style.

Could Lu Yunzhou possibly like this?

Impossible.

If Zhou and Zhang Jingyi stood together, who would choose Zhang Jingyi?

Therefore, I cannot lose.

It started with a dinner party.

Zhou's gaze remained fixed on Zhang Jingyi.

Zhang Jingyi's gaze remained fixed on Lu Yunzhou.

Tian Xiwei's gaze kept shifting between Zhou and Zhang Jingyi.

Meng Ziyi remained silent, eating voraciously with his head down, his gaze occasionally darting between Zhou and Lu Yunzhou.

Whether Zhou's gaze fell on Lu Yunzhou, or Lu Yunzhou occasionally glanced at Zhou, Meng Ziyi would show that knowing, maternal smile, just like a fan shipping a couple.

After all, in Meng Ziyi's eyes, this was Zhou and Lu Yunzhou's blind date, and everyone else was just there to keep them company.

"Xiao Tian, ​​take Xiao Meng and Zhou back to the hotel."

Lu Yunzhou gave a brief instruction, then said to Tian Xiwei, "Jingjing, come sleep at our place tonight."

Upon hearing this, Tian Xiwei immediately became anxious.

She glanced at Meng Ziyi and Zhou Yi, then whispered, "Big brother, isn't this inappropriate? Second sister could come back at any time."

Tian Xiwei herself would not stand in the way.

However, she always manages to find a suitable obstacle. With a woman like Wang Churan, a female Chiyou from Shandong, guarding the house, who would dare to go and drink porridge?

Don't want to die?

She didn't dare.

He could only sneak a few sips when Wang Cheran wasn't home.

"Big brother, don't bother with this, I'll arrange it!" Tian Xiwei understood, knowing Lu Yunzhou's current predicament.

Zhang Jingyi has come from afar, so Lu Yunzhou will definitely make proper arrangements for her.

However, it was absolutely out of the question to let Zhang Jingyi come to my house.

From Lu Yunzhou's perspective, however, he couldn't let Zhang Jingyi live outside.

Isn't this treating Zhang Jing like an outsider?

Therefore, in this situation, I, Xiaotian, have to step in.

"Jingjing, come with me too."

Tian Xiwei casually put her arm around Zhang Jingyi's shoulder.

Seeing Zhang Jingyi hesitate, Tian Xiwei deliberately stirred things up: "Don't worry, I'm a big star now, I won't sell you out and become a wanted criminal!"

"Ha ha."

Meng Ziyi and Zhou covered their mouths and laughed.

They were unaware of the relationship between Tian Xiwei, Zhang Jingyi, and Lu Yunzhou; they simply watched the spectacle from the sidelines.

Zhang Jingyi snorted inwardly, remembering how the two of them were laughing at her, and nodded to Tian Xiwei, saying, "Okay, then I'll follow Fourth Sister's arrangements."

"Jingjing, there are many rules in the family, and it's hard for your older brother too."

Tian Xiwei didn't say much, but gently patted Zhang Jingyi's shoulder.

Then, she took Zhang Jingyi to the hotel where Meng Ziyi and Zhou were staying—Tian Xiwei booked a room for Zhang Jingyi right next to theirs!

After arranging her check-in, Tian Xiwei turned and left.

"Jingjing, I've prepaid for three days' room for you. Just relax and enjoy your stay. I'll come visit you again tomorrow."

After saying that, Tian Xiwei smiled sweetly and waved goodbye to Zhang Jingyi.

The moment she turned away, Tian Xiwei couldn't help but let out a cold laugh.

"If Zhang Jingyi and Zhou don't fight tonight, I'll change my name to Tian Cuicui and go back to my hometown to guard the border town!"

""

Not long after Tian Xiwei left.

"Knock knock".

Zhang Jingyi thought about it for a long time in her room and finally decided to knock on Zhou and Meng Ziyi's room.

"They're here."

Meng Ziyi swaggered in and opened the door: "Zhang Jingyi, you're still awake? We're putting on face masks. Want to join us?"

"No."

Zhang Jingyi followed Meng Ziyi in and casually closed the door.

Then, she walked up to Zhou and suddenly complimented her, "You look really good today."

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This was a compliment, but the tone carried a hint of sarcasm.

Before Zhou could answer, Meng Ziyi chimed in, "Of course! Our Coconut is the prettiest. Besides, she's here on a blind date with your older brother. How can she not dress nicely?"

A blind date?

Hehehehe.

I knew it! There must be something fishy going on!

Who exactly is behind this?

Zhang Jingyi's face remained expressionless, but a murderous intent had already risen within her. Suddenly, she remembered something: "Sister Meng, you said you were Brother Kun's good friend?"

"yes."

Meng Ziyi nodded: "I'm very close with Kun Kun. He even wanted to introduce me to Zhou Zhou as her girlfriend. But I didn't agree."

Understood!

It was all Kun's doing!

Why?

Brother Kun, why are you forcing me? I thought we were good friends!

And then you betrayed me?

At this moment, Zhang Jingyi felt genuinely uncomfortable.

However, Meng Ziyi had already confessed everything—she could no longer deceive herself and say that Cai Xukun was innocent.

"It's getting late, you should get some rest. I won't bother you any longer. Tomorrow, let's go shopping and have some fun together."

"I feel that the three of us will become friends."

Zhang Jingyi left politely and gracefully.

After Zhang Jingyi left, Zhou suddenly realized something and jumped up on the spot: "Something's not right! The more I think about what she said, the more suspicious it seems. She seemed to be jealous!"

"There's a problem in her relationship with Zhouzhou."

Women are very perceptive when it comes to rivals in love.

At first, Zhou didn't take Meng's joking around seriously, but after returning, she figured out that Zhang Jing—

Yi's attitude is problematic.

Lu Yunzhou treated Tian Xiwei and Zhang Jingyi equally and took great care of them, regarding them as his younger sisters.

However, it's hard to say whether Zhang Jingyi's feelings for Lu Yunzhou are the same as her feelings for her older brother.

"Coconut, what's so strange about that? I'd only think there's a problem if Zhang Jingyi didn't like porridge."

"Also, don't overthink it—if Zhang Jingyi and Zhouzhou had a problem, Zhang Jingyi wouldn't be staying at the hotel today; she would have been taken home by Lu Yunzhou long ago."

"Tian Xiwei wouldn't arrange it like that. As Lu Yunzhou's younger sister, how could she not know the relationship between Lu Yunzhou and Zhang Jingyi?"

The logic behind Meng's words was so clear that Zhou was speechless.

Zhou lowered his head and pondered for a long time, then paced barefoot around the room with a hint of anxiety: "Sister Meng, what you said makes sense. But I still feel like something's not right."

"What could be wrong?"

Meng Ziyi told Zhou not to overthink things. She had her reasons: "If Zhouzhou already had a girlfriend, would he need Cai Xukun to introduce him?"

That makes sense.

Honestly, Zhou was completely stunned at that moment.

She trusted her intuition, but felt that Meng Ziyi's words made sense.

"Sister Meng, I don't know why, but the moment I saw Zhang Jingyi, I really disliked her; I hated her face!"

Do you need a reason to dislike someone?

Zhou felt it wasn't necessary.

Moreover, Zhang Jingyi's desire to be his love rival only compounded his crime!

Lu Yunzhou is already going on blind dates, so he must not like Zhang Jingyi. Otherwise, why would he need to go on blind dates?

Correct.

That must be it!

"Sister Meng, something's not right."

Lying in bed, Zhou Ye couldn't fall asleep and couldn't help but ask, "I only just met Zhou Zhou—why am I already jealous? This doesn't make sense!"

"That's normal."

Meng Ziyi, however, seemed remarkably clear-headed, stating bluntly, "That's how competition between women works. You're not competing for men, you're competing for your own charm! You can do without men, but you must win against the other woman!"

"Go, Coconut!"

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"I'm betting big on you to win!"