215 That bastard has always caused trouble for Lin Chu and Yan Beicheng.
Yuan Jiangyi suddenly jumped up and ran away.
At this time, Fang Jiaran also came out and saw the corners of Lin Chu's mouth twitching, "You guys are quite lively every day."
Fang Jiaran was so ashamed that there was no place to rest his face.
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Lin Chu and Yan Beicheng departed from City T and returned to City B in the morning. When they were on the plane, around 11:30, Xu's small restaurant also stopped serving breakfast.
Because it is a working day, breakfast time ends early. Breakfast is no longer served until 9 o'clock, but lunch preparations begin.
Lunch really starts after 12 o'clock. Before that, those who work or go to school have not yet reached their lunch break.
When there was no one in the store, a tall and handsome man in a suit and leather shoes walked in.
Hearing the sound of the door coming in, Xu Jiaojiao, who was settling accounts behind the cashier, raised her head and looked over, and saw the man coming with a backlight. He was indescribably handsome and handsome, and he actually had a bit of Yan Beicheng's temperament.
Xu Jiaojiao couldn't help but wonder. Judging from his overall aura, he might not be as prominent as Yan Beicheng's status, but his background was definitely the same.
Xu Jiaojiao also has this kind of vision now. After experiencing a fake wealthy family like Cheng Ziming, the wealth is as good as the wealth, but the wealth is in ruins. I have also seen people from real aristocratic families like Yan Beicheng. Xu Jiaojiao can also tell whether this temperament is innate or whether it is specially packaged.
The man in front of me was obviously born with it.
Xu Jiaojiao frowned secretly. Now she was no longer the innocent and stupid girl who fantasized about the story of the prince and Cinderella. Rather than seeing an outstanding man, I just want to form a relationship with him and have a good impression of him based on his appearance alone. His words and deeds are frivolous and he is easily deceived.
The man seemed to see that the restaurant was empty and asked, "Can I order lunch now?"
Xu Jiaojiao was stunned for only a second, then she immediately came to her senses, nodded and said, "Sure, please sit down wherever you want."
The man sat down and ordered a few dishes casually. Xu Jiaojiao didn't say much. Their small restaurant was not a high-end restaurant, nor was it located in the famous CBD area. She was very responsible and said with certainty that something like this It is absolutely impossible for a man to appear in such a small restaurant.
Although Yan Beicheng didn't like her very much, he was still her brother-in-law. Yan Beicheng never went to such small restaurants. Except for his own hotels and restaurants, including Dynasty, all of them were very high-end.
Looking at this man's appearance, he seemed to have come here specially. Xu Jiaojiao felt that he was either a traitor or a thief.
After experiencing Zhu Hexuan's incident, Xu Jiaojiao had always been on guard. Because of Lin Chu's relationship, she knew that the same thing would inevitably happen to her in the future. Those well-dressed people with outstanding temperament came here. Xu Jiaojiao had the mentality that she would rather kill the wrong person than let go, and felt that they all had ulterior motives!
Dai Huimin went to the orphanage to see the old director. The hired waiter was cleaning the kitchen with the kitchen apprentices in the back kitchen and preparing ingredients for lunch.
Xu Jiaojiao confirmed the menu with the other party, then saw the man smiling at her and nodding reservedly, "Thank you."
Xu Jiaojiao nodded coldly with a professional smile, "You're welcome."
After saying that, he left.
She didn't see the man behind her, staring thoughtfully into her slightly narrowed eyes.
Xu Jiaojiao took the order and went to the kitchen to give it to Xu Dongguo, and asked the waiter to go out to entertain the guests.
The man ate alone and quietly. He only received a few phone calls to discuss business matters along the way. Other than that, he did not talk to Xu Jiaojiao and Xu Dongguo, nor did he gossip with the waiter.
Just when Xu Jiaojiao thought she might have misunderstood, the man finished his meal and nodded to her before leaving.
Xu Jiaojiao frowned and decided to be wary of him.
In the next few days, the man actually appeared in the small restaurant three or four times a week. He didn't say much each time. He ordered food and ate quietly by himself. Occasionally, he received calls from work.
Only in the last two days did I have a few words with Xu Jiaojiao.
The next week, he never showed up again.
Xu Jiaojiao spent a peaceful week like this. On Tuesday, when she finished work in the evening, she pulled down the rolling door outside the restaurant and turned around to leave, only to find that the man who had disappeared for a week was standing in front waiting for her.
Xu Jiaojiao squinted her eyes and saw that the man was tall and tall, and his straight suit looked very valuable. He looked even more handsome under the street lights.
Although he didn't say anything every time he came, Xu Jiaojiao still knew which day he came and which day he didn't come, and she also knew that he hadn't been here for a week.
It's not that I have any thoughts or affection for him. After all, the people in their small restaurant are ordinary people. With such a person with outstanding temperament appearing from time to time, it's hard not to notice.
Even the waiter she hired remembered this man. Whenever he didn't come, he would whisper to himself: "That domineering president didn't come today."
Xu Jiaojiao didn't believe that she could tell anyone who hadn't said a few words to her. The well-informed CEO seemed to have fallen in love at first sight, and he had only been to the restaurant a few times. She was confident that she was pretty good-looking, but Lin Chu was right, she was not good enough to captivate a country and make people unforgettable at first sight.
There is no communication, let alone the inner beauty of congeniality.
This man is waiting here now, and Xu Jiaojiao believes that he is waiting for her.
Sure enough, when he saw her approaching, the man stood up straight and nodded to her, "Hello, Miss Xu."
Seeing Xu Jiaojiao looking over, the man smiled warmly, "I heard someone call you that when I was eating in a restaurant."
Xu Jiaojiao was even more suspicious. In order to expose Zhu Hexuan's fake news, she did not hesitate to show her face in the video. Her identity, name, and appearance were no longer private. Not to mention that the whole world knew it, but This man obviously hangs out in the shopping mall. No matter what level he is at, he has always heard about Lin Chu. How can he not know about her
This is really not her narcissism, it's just a normal inference.
So even if they hadn't spoken and he knew her name, she wouldn't suspect anything.
But he just added that sentence, as if he didn't know it before, and Xu Jiaojiao felt suspicious in her heart.
Xu Jiaojiao hid her thoughts and nodded lightly, "Hello, are you waiting for me?"
The man lowered his head slightly in shock and smiled quickly, "Miss Xu, do you think I'm rude? I just want you to give me some time to say a few words."
Xu Jiaojiao also wanted to know what his plan was, so she nodded and said, "You tell me."
"I know this may be sudden and hard for you to believe, but I want you to know that I am serious about what I said." The man said, licking his lips as if he was nervous.
Xu Jiaojiao didn't speak, listened to him quietly, and motioned for him to continue.
The man lowered his head and chuckled. He had a nice voice. This chuckle seemed a bit beguiling in the night.
"When I first came here, it was really just passing by. I went to see a client. I was hungry, so I drove by here. I don't know what I was thinking at the time, so I stopped the car and went in. When I saw you for the first time, I didn't feel anything. Just like ordinary strangers, they never see you again after meeting you. But I have to say that your father's cooking skills are really good, so I will come over to satisfy my craving when I have time."
The man laughed and said sheepishly: "I'm a very stuttering person. As long as there is delicious food, I will make a special trip to eat it no matter how far away I am. I think you can guess by looking at my clothes that I am not an ordinary person." I’m an office worker. But I usually don’t just go to deadly hotels and restaurants. I also love roadside stalls as long as they are delicious. That’s why I come here for a meal from time to time, no matter how far or near I am.”
"At first it was just for food, but after eating here a few times, I could hear the conversations at the neighboring tables. I heard about your story, not in detail. I just knew that this was a small restaurant opened by your family and that you graduated from a famous school. After that, I took care of the restaurant here, and slowly managed my business better and better. I admire girls like you very much, who are perseverant, able to endure hardships, have drive, and have goals. Because after listening to these , I have a good impression of you, but not enough to like you."
The man spoke sincerely, paused, and then added: "But later when I was eating here, I still couldn't help but secretly observe you. The more I got to know you, the more I paid attention to you. I couldn't help but I see everything about you. I see you doing things neatly, I see you react quickly, I see you are smart, I see you work hard to make your parents' work easy, and finally get rid of work and enjoy happiness. I see you You work hard step by step and move down-to-earth towards your goals.”
"I admire you. The more I pay attention to you, the more I like you." The man looked at Xu Jiaojiao, his eyes seemed sincere and frank. "I didn't come this week because I was on a business trip. After I came back today, I dealt with the company's affairs and it was already very late. I don't know if you are still here, but I am here. Because I haven't seen you for a week, I am more and more sure My own thoughts. During this week, your face always appears in my mind, and I think of you from time to time. It's fine when I'm busy with work, but once I'm free, I can't control my thoughts. I also get distracted during meetings. , turning my thoughts to you, which I have never done before."
"This week, I have been thinking more than once, if you have my protection, if you are with me, I will never make you so tired. I will support you and help you with your goals and pursuits of the restaurant. I can It allows you to save energy, have more time for yourself, and be able to live more for yourself.”
Xu Jiaojiao didn't say anything, but thought that she had lived for herself for the past 24 years and never thought about others and how she would be happy. As long as you are wronged, you will blame everyone, and you will feel wronged, but you will not consider the difficulties and grievances of your loved ones at all.
In fact, she had tried living for herself and knew what it was like, so she had no interest in continuing like this.
The man looked at Xu Jiaojiao's expressionless face and saw that she was thinking about something as she lowered her eyes. His eyes flickered and he said: "Because this week, I have completely understood my own thoughts. So when I come back, , so I couldn’t wait for a moment and came here impulsively.”
Xu Jiaojiao had her long hair in front of her and lowered her head. The shadow on her head obscured the expression on her face, so the man didn't see her curl her lips.
If you can't wait even a moment, why did you just go back to the company and work overtime until now
"I didn't expect that I could really see you. I didn't expect that you haven't left yet." The man's pleasant voice was filled with surprise.
"Jiaojiao, can I call you that?" the man asked, but without waiting for her answer, he continued, "Will you be my girlfriend?"
He took out his business card from his pocket and handed it over, "This is my business card."
Xu Jiaojiao lowered her eyes, looked at the business card in his hand, took it, and saw clearly the words printed on it: Star Entertainment Company, CEO, Lu Zhenghang.
Xu Jiaojiao lowered her head, her heart tightening.
She had heard Lin Chu mention this name before, and he was not a good person!
"I know this is very sudden for you. I don't want you to agree to me immediately. After all, you don't know me. But you can think about it." Lu Zhenghang said, his suit was straight under the light, and he looked like jade on the road. It was indeed Xu Jiao A rare noble temperament.
But it's just rare, not unseen. With the jewels of Yanbeicheng in front of him, what does Lu Zhenghang mean
"Sorry, I can't promise you." Xu Jiaojiao raised her head and said very simply, without any regrets.
Lu Zhenghang was surprised. His dark eyes were fixed on Xu Jiaojiao's expression, but he regretted that he did not see a reserved and shy reaction from above, which meant she was sincerely rejecting him.
Lu Zhenghang frowned, "Miss Xu, do you think there's something inappropriate about me?"
"Mr. Lu, I know you." Xu Jiaojiao looked at him coldly.
To say that before, without knowing his true identity, Lu Zhenghang came to have dinner every now and then, did not speak, and behaved in a very orderly manner. Xu Jiaojiao did have a good impression of him.
Even though she is self-aware and knows her identity, and now she no longer thinks about being tall, rich and handsome, it does not hinder her love for beauty, secret appreciation, and secret affection.
I had seen him from a distance as noble, polite and handsome, so I couldn't help but feel happy to see him come, and a little disappointed to see him not come.
Closing the house and calling it a day tonight, when she saw him standing here waiting for her, for a moment, Xu Jiaojiao felt happy and expectant. Regardless of whether he will be accepted or not, at least his psychology is satisfied.
But after knowing Lu Zhenghang's identity, she felt nothing but nausea.
"Since you are Lu Zhenghang, it is impossible for you to not know my identity. You don't need to hear other people chatting while eating to know my identity, right? At first, I was very moved by what you said, but after After knowing your identity, I no longer believe it. Why do you think that as Lin Chu's sister, I don't know about your dirty things? Or do you think I'm stupid? I think you yourself You are really stupid if you come here and try to trick me."
Xu Jiaojiao sneered, "If you want to deal with Yan Beicheng, please do it openly. Don't use some heresy to attack the people around him. If you do this, you have already lost. Sorry, I'm sorry."
Xu Jiaojiao walked past him, paused, turned around and said, "Also, don't come here again. You really don't have much business in our restaurant."
After saying that, he left without looking back.
Lu Zhenghang turned around and looked at Xu Jiaojiao's leaving figure. The expression on his face flickered, and he couldn't tell whether it was sinister or something else.
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Xu Jiaojiao returned home, and Dai Huimin and Xu Dongguo were already at home.
After dinner time, Xu Dongguo finished cooking, and Xu Jiaojiao asked him and Dai Huimin to go home to rest first. She stayed behind to clean up the restaurant with the kitchen apprentice and the waiter, and then she stayed at the end to finish the day's work. Leave after all the accounts are settled.
Therefore, Xu Dongguo and Dai Huimin were not there when they met Lu Zhenghang.
Seeing her coming back, Dai Huimin welcomed her in with a smile, "If you have to settle accounts in the future, just bring those back to settle the accounts. Don't stay alone in the restaurant. Although the security there is good, but it's so late at night, you are alone We are still worried about people.”
If it weren't for Xu Dongguo being old and working all day long, especially now that the restaurant business is very good, Xu Dongguo would have to put in much more effort than before, and it would be a bit unbearable after a long time. So Xu Jiaojiao asked them to come back first, and they didn't refuse.
Xu Jiaojiao thought for a while, fearing that she would encounter the same situation tonight again. Tonight, Lu Zhenghang at least came wearing a human skin mask and was willing to have a good talk with her. What might happen if he gets mad in the future, so he nodded and agreed.
"Mom, do you remember that young man who often came to our restaurant and seemed to have a good temperament and was very rich?" Xu Jiaojiao asked.
Dai Huimin pulled Xu Jiaojiao to sit on the sofa to rest. She had already washed the fruits and made tea for her.
Xu Jiaojiao didn't like to drink water, so she had to drink something with flavor. Drinking tea at night would make her unable to sleep easily, so Dai Huimin went to buy Pu'er. It's not that expensive, you can afford it at home.
And Xu Jiaojiao was the only one drinking.
Xu Jiaojiao took a sip of water, saw Dai Huimin recalling it, and asked, "Is that the young man who sits at the second table opposite the menu wall every time he comes, counting from the front desk?"
Xu Jiaojiao nodded, and Dai Huimin said: "I remember, he looks pretty good, and has a good temperament. Although I don't recognize the clothes he is wearing, I know they are of good quality. He looks like a rich man, but I don't know why he is always wearing it. Come to our small restaurant for dinner."
"Then do you remember Lu Zhenghang?" Xu Jiaojiao asked again.
"Of course I remember, that bastard always caused trouble for Lin Chu and Yan Beicheng." Dai Huimin was furious when she heard Lu Zhenghang's name. She wanted to jump up from the sofa and gnashed her teeth.
Xu Jiaojiao couldn't help but laugh. She grabbed Dai Huimin's hand to comfort her and told her to calm down, "The person who keeps coming to our hotel is Lu Zhenghang."
Dai Huimin and Xu Dongguo were both startled. Xu Dongguo's eyes widened, "He... what does he want to do?"
Xu Jiaojiao curled her lips, "I came back late today because he blocked me. Even though I didn't know him, he came to confess to me. I don't know what his intention was. Anyway, he must have wanted to borrow money from me." I'll deal with Yan Beicheng and my sister."
Xu Jiaojiao was under a lot of pressure when calling Yan Beicheng's brother-in-law. She was only afraid of Yan Beicheng's cold face and would never dare to get close to him again.
Dai Huimin grabbed Xu Jiaojiao's hand tightly and asked nervously: "What did you say?"
Dai Huimin also knew that Lu Zhenghang's behavior in the restaurant was very attractive to the little girl. Even the young waiter especially liked to order and serve food to him.
"Don't be nervous." Xu Jiaojiao rolled her eyes, "Am I stupid? Then Lu Zhenghang is mentally retarded and his ideas are always too beautiful. He should let reality teach him what cruelty is. If it were anyone else, I would indeed I'm happy. After careful consideration, I'll probably agree. As for him? Forget it, why should I agree when I know I'm being used?"
Dai Huimin breathed a sigh of relief and felt relieved. She grabbed Xu Jiaojiao's hand and said, "Jiaojiao, I don't know what he wants to do. Will he fail this time and come up with other ways to hurt you? Starting tomorrow First, you come with us tonight, otherwise I won’t worry.”
"I think so too. Starting tomorrow, I will bring all the accounts back to settle the accounts." Xu Jiaojiao said the same, and Dai Huimin was completely relieved.