Wen Liang smiled slightly and said, "You're too polite. We just met by chance and I don't think we'll have the chance to see each other again. There's no need to tell us your names."
Xiang Ziqian stared at Wen Liang and suddenly laughed, with a hint of sarcasm on his face. He said, "I thought Zixuan had made such an amazing friend, but it turns out he's a guy I don't even dare to say his name. He's really boring."
Wen Liang didn't really care. It was obvious that this man had a crush on Zhu Zixuan, and maybe he regarded him as a love rival. He didn't feel like playing a bloody drama of jealousy in a place like Mingzhu. He didn't even frown after hearing the other party's provocative words. He said calmly, "Mr. Xiang is right. I'm just an ordinary person, unknown, so it's better not to mention me!"
Xiang Ziqian saw that he had surrendered, but was still unwilling to give up. He was about to take advantage of the victory to pursue him, but unexpectedly Zhu Zixuan's beautiful eyes widened, and she slapped the table with a loud bang, and shouted angrily: "Xiang Ziqian, you fucking shut up!"
Xiang Ziqian had known Zhu Zixuan for a long time, but he had never seen her lose her temper. She was calm, smart, and capable. Her manners were no less than those of Mingzhu and other ladies from wealthy families, or even better. Considering her family background, it was reasonable for her to have such upbringing. But when he suddenly heard her swearing, he was stunned for a moment, not knowing how to react. After a while, he stammered, "Zixuan, I, I just care about you..."
Zhu Zixuan's appearance changed in an instant, with his hands flat on the table, his body straight as a poplar, his cold face covered with a layer of frost, and he said: "Did I ask you to sit down
Xiang Ziqian blinked his eyes, as if he was confused about whether the Chinese curse he just heard was an illusion or real. An embarrassed look appeared on his face, and he said, "We haven't seen each other for a long time. I came over to say hello..."
"Now that I've greeted you, Mr. Xiang, please make yourself at your own convenience."
This sentence was quite joking to Young Master Xiang, and was even more embarrassing than calling him by his name directly. Especially when Zhu Zixuan said it in such a tone, Wen Liang seemed to see again the glorious image of the lawless, arrogant, and willful young lady. It was so infuriating that he was dying.
Xiang Ziqian was also a well-known playboy in Mingzhu City, so he could not stand such an insult. However, he remembered that Zhu Ziqian's status was not inferior to those girls who could be ravaged and oppressed by him. He suppressed his anger, stood up, and said, "I am abrupt... Zixuan, then... I will leave first, and I will apologize to you another day."
After saying this, he turned around and left Intercontinental without even looking at Wen Liang. However, Wen Liang understood that this grudge was bound to be formed, because no matter how you looked at it, this Mr. Xiang did not seem to be a broad-minded person, and he had lost face in front of the girl he liked, so this account would only be attributed to him.
What an unexpected disaster...
Wen Liang sighed inwardly, but didn't take it to heart. After all, he was leaving Mingzhu tomorrow. Just as he said, they were separated by a strait and the distance was not close, so it would not be easy to cause trouble.
"I'm sorry, I don't know how I met him, please don't be angry!"
Wen Liang shook his head and laughed, saying: "I am the one who should say sorry. I caused you to be at odds with your friends... It would have been fine if I had told him my name earlier. It's just a small matter..."
Seeing that Wen Liang really didn't care about this matter, Zhu Zixuan breathed a sigh of relief but also felt a little disappointed. She lowered her head to stir the hot tea in the cup. After a while, she asked, "Aren't you curious about Xiang Ziqian's identity?"
"They are nothing more than rich people," Wen Liang said with a smile, "In a place like Mingzhu where rich people gather, if you throw a brick into it, nine out of ten people will be millionaires. I shouldn't be so surprised, right? Or is there something different about this Mr. Xiang?"
Zhu Zixuan couldn't help laughing when hearing what Wen Liang said. "It's not that different. He's just not just a rich man. The Xiang family occupies a place in the mainstream society of Mingzhu. In addition to being influential in the business and police circles, there are several family members who serve as officials in the executive branch and members of the Legislative Council. Xiang Ziqian is the third generation of the Xiang family. His father is now the vice chairman of the board of directors of Hongming Group and has some friendship with one of my brothers. This time, Huajin opened a branch in Mingzhu and received help from the other party. We will have extensive business dealings in the future..."
Wen Liang touched his nose and said self-deprecatingly: "So, I have offended someone I cannot afford to offend..."
Zhu Zixuan knew that Wen Liang was joking. When he was penniless, he dared to fight with Mo Xiaoan and others in the capital. Not to mention that things are different now. Although Xiang Ziqian is a figure in Mingzhu, he is not a big deal in the whole of China. In terms of power, he may not be as powerful as Mo Xiaoan.
"Don't worry, there won't be any trouble. Even if he has eight courage, he wouldn't dare to mess with you."
"Are you so sure?" Wen Liang joked, "Excuse me, is he pursuing you?"
Zhu Zixuan's hand trembled slightly, and she turned to look at Wen Liang and chuckled, "Why, you must be thinking that no one would like a girl like Zhu Zixuan who has a bad temper, is unreasonable, and scolds people at every turn, right?"
Wen Liang raised his hand and said, "I swear to God, I don't think so!"
Zhu Zixuan stared at his eyes for a long time, then suddenly burst out laughing and said, "I'm just kidding. Xiang Ziqian may have some intentions in that regard, but I don't have any feelings for him."
Wen Liang shrugged and said, "I guess so. After all, you and Brother Lei... Ha!"
Zhu Zixuan had been obsessed with Lei Fang since she was a girl, but that feeling made no sense at all. She continued her childhood admiration into her adulthood, and then stubbornly thought that liking him was the love she wanted. In fact, no matter how many definitions of love there are, this one is not included. So after meeting Wen Liang, they experienced the quarrels at the beginning, the fighting and killing, the common struggles and efforts, and then gradually drifted away in the quiet gaze.
At that moment, Zhu Zixuan finally understood what he really wanted!
But it's too late!
Zhu Zixuan's eyes flashed with a smile. She leaned back in her chair, her tone full of nostalgia for the past, and said, "Well, when I was a child, I really liked Brother Lei. Brother Feng and the others always used this to joke with me, saying that I was Brother Lei's little tail and followed him wherever he went, but Brother Lei always treated me as a little sister… Later, when I grew up, I felt that I should be able to marry Brother Lei as his wife, but Brother Lei still treated me as a child. He loved me, I knew that, but that kind of love was not what I wanted, and I was sad for a long time because of this. Even the little pervert Lei Yu laughed at me for being wishful thinking… But later, I slowly discovered that maybe, maybe my feelings for Brother Lei were wrong. Maybe there was a little bit of affection in it, but more of it was family affection and admiration. That was not love, and it couldn't even be called liking…"
In fact, what I like is that annoying guy who tells lies all the time, that bad guy who annoys me, the one who makes me angry when I see him, but I will miss him foolishly when I can't see him.
He is ordinary, yet extraordinary; he smiles cheerfully, yet hides his true feelings; he is lazy and ruffian, yet also extremely talented; he makes people feel mysterious and unpredictable, yet that also attracts all the attention.
But when we met, it was already too late!
After hearing what Zhu Zixuan said, Wen Liang was quite surprised. He was not surprised that her feelings for Lei Fang ended in vain. Lei Fang had said a long time ago that he only regarded Zhu Zixuan as a sister, and the two of them were destined to have no results. He just didn't expect that after not seeing each other for such a long time, Zhu Zixuan had already figured this out.
It’s not that Wen Liang was too slow to react, but for him, the time Zhu Zixuan spent in his mind was too short, not enough for him to see the changes in her emotions and thoughts.
However, someone like Lei Fang is indeed not a good match for Zhu Zixuan. It may not be a bad thing for Zhu Zixuan to be able to extricate herself from this bitter love!
Wen Liang listened to her quietly and said with a smile: "If that's the case, it's because Brother Lei doesn't have this blessing. But there are countless young talents in Mingzhu City, so we can choose carefully. The one who can match our Miss Zhu must be a dragon and phoenix among men, otherwise even I won't agree."
Zhu Zixuan was not shy because of Wen Liang's teasing. She smiled generously and said, "Okay, if there is a suitable one, I will definitely ask you to check it out. Don't make excuses by saying you are busy..."
Wen Liang suddenly felt overwhelmed, and slapped himself lightly on the face, saying, "You're so quick to speak, looking for trouble, aren't you?"
Zhu Zixuan smiled and held up the teacup, clinking it with Wen Liang's. Her autumn-water eyes looked straight at his glasses and said, "Wen Liang, promise me that no matter what, you will never separate from Sister Xi! Although I never asked, I know that you two must have gone through a lot of hardships that others can hardly imagine in order to be together. So, don't do things that you will regret in the future for something other than love..."
Wen Liang showed an embarrassed look and said, "How could that be? You are overthinking..."
Zhu Zixuan shook her head and said, "I didn't think much about it, Wen Liang. This time, the economic crisis in Thailand may extend to many neighboring countries. This is a rare opportunity in decades. You hold a large position, and making money is inevitable. There is no need to make more or less money to make each other unhappy... Listen to me. Maybe I didn't understand the meaning of money before, but after being in Joaquin for so long, I finally understand how powerful money is. I also understand that in the face of a huge amount of money, many people will lose their minds, but you are different, and Sister Xi is also different. You two shouldn't quarrel over these things. That's too stupid, too stupid..."
Watching Zhu Zixuan's leaving back, Wen Liang felt a little guilty. Perhaps, if he wanted to let those people in the capital know about his breakup with Ning Xi, there were many other ways to use. There was no need to take advantage of a girl's kind heart.
But the matter is done, I can only say sorry. When she chooses a husband, I will do my best and don't be lazy!
Wen Liang thought so! (To be continued)