Reborn as Zhao Ruilong of Handong, I will defy fate.

Chapter 195 Zhang Xiaoxue! What are you pretending to be so high and mighty in front of me, Zhong Xi

"disappointment?"

Zhang Xiaoxue forced a smile.

"I'm not disappointed!"

"With your looks and qualifications, it's normal to be surrounded by beautiful women, isn't it?"

After saying that, Zhang Xiaoxue turned her head to look at the stage.

But I had no interest in watching the spectacular acrobatic performance.

At this moment, her mind was in complete disarray.

I didn't sleep a wink last night, and I arrived in Jingzhou today full of anticipation.

Whether it's trying it out or just testing it, it's the latest technological product from Zhao Ruilong's company.

Accompanied by him, we came to this bustling ancient street to eat, drink, and stroll.

They were all so happy and joyful.

Until just now.

It was learned that Zhao Ruilong not only had a girlfriend, but also many mistresses.

He readily admitted that he wasn't a good man.

In an instant.

Zhang Xiaoxue felt as if she had fallen from the mountaintop to the bottom of a valley.

It's like being publicly and harshly insulted during the happiest and most joyful moment.

Where is there even a trace of happiness or joy left?

but……

Having been exceptionally intelligent since childhood and able to earn a doctoral degree, she naturally came to her senses very quickly.

"What am I disappointed about?"

"What do I have to be disappointed about?"

"I already knew he had a girlfriend."

"I know that a man with such excellent qualities as him would never lack women, so why should I be disappointed?"

"Does knowing that he is devoted to his girlfriend and has not been flirting with other women or having ambiguous relationships with many other women make me happy and satisfied?"

"But this is for the best, so that I won't be blinded by a little bit of affection. If I fall hopelessly in love with him, only to find out he's a womanizer, that would be terrible!"

"Besides, judging from his relaxed and casual manner, it's obvious that he has absolutely no ulterior motives and treats me simply as an ordinary friend and business partner, nothing more!"

Thinking of this, Zhang Xiaoxue took a deep breath and secretly clenched her fist.

She tried to dispel all inappropriate thoughts.

Completely dispel any inappropriate goodwill.

So she tried her best to concentrate on watching the show.

After the acrobatic performance ended, we suggested going to see the ancient bridge.

While speaking, he deliberately avoided making eye contact with Zhao Ruilong.

Once we reached the ancient bridge, we enjoyed the night view for a while before claiming we were tired and wanted to go back to the hotel to rest.

Zhao Ruilong naturally couldn't refuse.

After contacting the driver, the two left the ancient street and got into the car to go to Jingzhou Huilong Hotel.

To avoid embarrassment, and also to avoid Zhao Ruilong seeing through his thoughts.

Zhang Xiaoxue also deliberately talked about her feelings after the trip.

I admire Handong Province for its continuous efforts to optimize the business environment; they really don't have time to just shout slogans.

Instead, they focused on many details and did a lot of practical work.

As for Zhao Ruilong...

Whether Zhang Xiaoxue was disappointed or satisfied.

what is the relationship?

I'm not a beautiful woman who falls in love with every girl she meets.

Moreover, Zhang Xiaoxue is the daughter of the top official in Linjiang Province.

Her background was already quite impressive, and she was also a female PhD.

Is a woman like that someone you can just casually date?

It's absolutely not a matter of simply pulling up your pants and then disowning someone.

When she's dating, she's definitely aiming for marriage.

Heaven was kind to me, and I was fortunate enough to be reborn as the Crown Prince of Handong.

If you have money and power, wouldn't you live a carefree and happy life?

Being a privileged son of a powerful family is such a boring life.

Therefore, Zhao Ruilong seized the opportunity to clarify things as soon as possible.

Chatting along the way.

They seemed to be chatting quite a bit, but Zhao Ruilong knew that the two had become noticeably more distant from each other.

If before, the two seemed to have a slight hint of ambiguity.

So now, it's just a simple business reception.

therefore.

After taking Zhang Xiaoxue to the hotel front desk, they received the room key for the reserved room.

Zhao Ruilong kindly reminded her to get some rest, and that he would take her to visit other places tomorrow.

Zhang Xiaoxue readily agreed, but did not invite him upstairs. Instead, she suggested they sit in the room for a while and chat.

Upon arriving at the elevator, I smiled and said goodbye.

The moment the elevator doors closed.

Both of them, without prior arrangement, stopped wearing their tense smiles.

Call ~

Zhao Ruilong let out a long sigh and turned to leave.

Inside the elevator car, Zhang Xiaoxue let out a soft sigh.

"How come this short day felt like so many years?"

"Last night at dinner, I was curious about how he was able to secure hundreds of billions in investment from abroad."

"When I took him to the airport, I ran into Han Changfeng, that unruly madman, and witnessed his extraordinary skills."

"I went home to sleep and dreamed that I married her, but was then killed by her current girlfriend in a tank shot. After that, I couldn't sleep."

"I came to Jingzhou today with great excitement. Seeing his company's huge scale and the novel and fun technological products he is developing, I felt particularly happy and joyful."

"When we were strolling through the old street, he persuaded me to eat until I was stuffed. He even fed me soup dumplings on the street and suddenly held my hand. There was a hint of ambiguity and sweetness in the moment..."

Zhang Xiaoxue recalled the events carefully.

Even deep down, I was still somewhat disappointed.

She felt that she and Zhao Ruilong were destined to be apart and could not be together.

But this day was filled with curiosity, anger, warmth, and sweetness...

It was an incredibly fulfilling life, one that I will never forget.

"No matter what, it was a worthwhile day."

"Having lived for 28 years, this day feels the most fulfilling of all!"

"For the first time in my life, he made me feel curious about a complete stranger."

"He also made me feel the warmth of a man standing up to protect me in a moment of danger for the first time in my life."

"Taking photos with him, strolling through the ancient streets with him, being fed soup dumplings by him, and holding his hand were all small experiences of the shy and ambiguous feeling."

The elevator door slowly opened.

Zhang Xiaoxue involuntarily stepped out of the elevator.

"Hey, Sister Xue, it's so late, where are you going?"

Just as Zhong Xiaoai was about to enter the elevator, she asked with a puzzled smile.

At this moment, she was already quite drunk.

Not only was she extremely embarrassed, but she also felt dizzy.

"I……"

Zhang Xiaoxue was surprised to see the floor sign across the street.

I had obviously forgotten to press the elevator button, so I didn't even get to the sixth floor.

"I was so confused, I was so focused on thinking that I forgot to press the floor button."

Zhang Xiaoxue immediately turned around and went back to the elevator, pressing the button for the sixth floor.

"I ran into Mr. Zhao when I got out of the car and went into the hotel."

"He said he'd take you to stroll around Linshui Ancient Street. How was it? What did you like the snacks in Jingzhou?"

Zhong Xiaoai followed them into the elevator, her eyes somewhat unfocused as she asked.

"The food was delicious, I was so full, and the old street was very unique. We also watched a performance."

After giving a forced, happy smile in response, Zhang Xiaoxue looked at Zhong Xiaoai, who was leaning against the elevator, trying to stay upright.

"You drank quite a bit tonight, didn't you?"

Zhong Xiaoai shook her head slightly.

"Well... not much, just two cups."

"Red or white?"

"Baijiu, 52-proof Moutai."

"Judging from your appearance, it doesn't seem like you've only had two drinks, it looks like you've had two bottles!"

"No, if I drank two bottles, I probably would have blacked out on the spot!"

Zhong Xiaoai smiled and explained:

"We signed an order agreement, so I had a meal with the marketing and freight departments of Mr. Zhao's company. We had a good chat and had an extra drink."

Zhong Xiaoai spoke lightly, but only she knew the bitterness in her heart.

The meal was actually paid for by her, not by Huilong Electronics.

As for why, after Zhao Ruilong's introduction, we got the best price and successfully signed the order agreement, we still had to spend money to treat him to a meal?

Of course, it was because Zhong Xiaoai had a premonition that MP3 players would become wildly popular and sell extremely well once they hit the market.

Therefore, she wanted Huilong Electronics to load the goods onto a truck and ship them to Yanjing as soon as possible.

Also.

Once it becomes a hot seller, additional orders and prompt delivery will be necessary.

In the future, it is even very likely that they will become agents for and sell more of Huilong Electronics' technology products.

So, taking this opportunity, Zhong Xiaoai naturally wanted to cultivate good relationships.

Therefore, she not only treated everyone to dinner tonight, but also frequently toasted them during the meal.

Thinking about it now, I feel a little heartbroken.

once Upon a time.

Her father is Zhong Zhengguo, so why would she need to fawn over or flatter him?

But nowadays, in order to do business well, one has to treat others to meals and toast people.

Fortunately, it was introduced by the boss, Zhao Ruilong.

So they weren't harassed or taken advantage of.

The meal was quite pleasant.

but……

How could her attempt to conceal her true intentions possibly fool the astute Zhang Xiaoxue?

"In business, socializing is unavoidable."

"You might feel a little uncomfortable at first, but after a few more dinner parties, you'll get used to it."

Zhong Xiaoai smiled and nodded.

The elevator reached the sixth floor, and the two of them exited the elevator one after the other.

Zhang Xiaoxue had been keeping a close eye on Zhong Xiaoai.

I noticed that she was walking unsteadily, as if she was about to fall at any moment.

obviously.

Zhong Xiaoai forced herself to stay awake all the way back to the hotel.

As the alcohol takes effect, I can barely walk now.

Looking at Zhong Xiaoai, he almost stumbled and fell.

Zhang Xiaoxue quickly helped her up.

"Let me help you back to your room!"

What was your room number again?

Zhong Xiaoai clung to Zhang Xiaoxue's shoulder.

"No, I don't know. Can you take a look for me?"

After rummaging in her pocket, Zhong Xiaoai pulled out her room key.

The two arrived at the room door, and Zhang Xiaoxue had just swiped her card to open the door.

Zhong Xiaoai suddenly pushed her away, covered her mouth, and rushed into the bathroom.

Soon, a loud "whoosh" was heard...

Zhang Xiaoxue inserted the room card and peeked out.

They were immediately dumbfounded.

Zhong Xiaoai was a step too slow.

I couldn't get to the sink; I vomited right at the bathroom door.

A pungent, sour smell quickly spread.

Seeing Zhong Xiaoai vomiting violently, Zhang Xiaoxue became even more certain that she had lied.

This is more than just drinking two glasses of baijiu.

Zhang Xiaoxue turned on the exhaust fan and quickly went to the TV cabinet to get a bottle of mineral water.

After Zhong Xiaoai finished vomiting, they quickly handed her water.

"Quick, rinse your mouth!"

Glancing at the murky vomit all over the floor, Zhang Xiaoxue sighed.

He turned around and went to the bedside, dialed the front desk, and asked them to arrange for someone to clean the room.

I heard a bang.

Zhang Xiaoxue quickly hung up the phone and rushed back to the bathroom door.

Seeing Zhong Xiaoai leaning against the door, he almost collapsed.

"Don't sit! Stand up!"

Zhang Xiaoxue quickly helped him leave.

As soon as she arrived at the bedside, Zhong Xiaoai collapsed, gasping for breath.

"Sorry for making you laugh."

"It's okay. I've been drunk before, and I threw up on the spot. I was even more pathetic than you."

"Really? Your dad is the Secretary of Linjiang Academy. You don't need to toast people, and no one would dare to persuade you to drink, right?"

"You may not know, but my ancestral home is in Northeast China. When I'm happy, I can drink too much on my own, and I don't need anyone to stop me."

After humming in agreement twice, Zhong Xiaoai slowly sat up.

"There's something I'd like to ask you. What about your relationship with General Manager Zhao..."

Zhang Xiaoxue hurriedly said, "We are just friends. He invited me to come and inspect Huilong Electronics to see its strength so that we can cooperate in the future."

Intoxicated, Zhong Xiaoai no longer cared about her current lack of power and influence; all she wanted to do was chat.

"Pretend, keep pretending!"

"Don't forget, I've been there!"

"I could tell at a glance that you like President Zhao, otherwise you wouldn't have hugged him as soon as you met him at the airport!"

Zhang Xiaoxue blushed and said, "What's wrong with a hug? We went through thick and thin together last night, we almost got beaten up!"

Zhong Xiaoai chuckled.

"We've only met by chance, we're not related at all, so what's wrong with you just admitting it directly?"

"However, as a married woman, I really want to advise you to be very careful when choosing a man."

"Some men seem very devoted, obedient, and family-oriented, but in reality? They're completely useless!"

Zhang Xiaoxue was stunned.

Zhong Xiaoai's words were loaded with meaning!

Recalling the night Zhong Xiaoai and Hou Liangping were summoned and taken away, Hou Liangping's unusually conspicuous reaction...

Soon, Zhang Xiaoxue realized that Zhong Xiaoai was complaining about Hou Liangping's incompetence.

"Don't get the wrong idea. Zhao Ruilong and I are really just ordinary friends."

Zhong Xiaoai chuckled.

"He treats you as just a friend, but you don't!"

"We're all women here, and there are no outsiders here, so why are you pretending?"

"You have feelings for him, so why don't you dare to take it further? Is it because he has a girlfriend?"

Zhang Xiaoxue glanced at the doorway; the cleaning staff hadn't arrived yet.

"Don't talk nonsense, hurry up and take off your shoes and lie down to sleep!"

"I'll wait for the cleaning staff to come and clean before I leave."

Zhong Xiaoai sighed, "It doesn't matter if you don't admit it, but I think you two are a perfect match."

"What do you mean by 'well-matched'?"

Zhang Xiaoxue complained somewhat angrily:

"He himself admitted that in addition to his girlfriend, he also had many mistresses."

"I'd rather grow old alone than date a philandering man like that!!"

Zhong Xiaoai frowned and said, "That can't be right. With your background and connections, you couldn't possibly not know that Zhao Ruilong has a girlfriend, could you?"

Zhang Xiaoxue answered simply, "I know!"

Zhong Xiaoai laughed and said, "Since you knew, why did you fly all the way to Jingzhou to see him, and even gave him a warm hug as soon as you met?"

"I didn't sleep all night, and so much happened. I was just confused at the time, but now I'm completely clear-headed."

Zhang Xiaoxue sat down, looking completely clear-headed.

"You shouldn't be so clear-headed. Being happy and joyful is the most important thing. Otherwise, if you insist on finding a perfect man, you'll definitely be single for the rest of your life!"

Before Zhang Xiaoxue could refute, Zhong Xiaoai continued:

"Think about it, you are highly educated and have a broad perspective. In addition, with your background, there are not many men who are good enough for you, and even fewer that you would be interested in."

“I once had a prominent background like you, and many people pursued me with great scheming. In the end, I chose Hou Liangping, who looked young, handsome, and talented. But what was the result?”

"He's not only all show and no substance, but he also lacks a powerful background and solid abilities. He rose through the ranks entirely by currying favor with our Zhong family."

"So this led to him acting like a servant in front of me, without the slightest dignity or backbone, making me feel like I didn't marry a husband, but rather a docile maid!"

They say you tell the truth when you're drunk.

Zhao Xiaoxue believed Zhong Xiaoai; she was telling the truth.

Her marriage to Hou Liangping was anything but happy.

Especially when needs are not met for a long time.

It's no wonder that such a marriage can be happy.

However, Zhao Ruilong is definitely superior in this aspect.

Otherwise, if one's own abilities are insufficient, how could one possibly be unfaithful?

"What are you thinking about?"

"Take my advice: when it's time to act, act!"

"Good men are in high demand. If you don't actively seek them out, are you expecting them to fall from the sky?"

At this point, Zhong Xiaoai couldn't help but tease and laugh:

"Look at Lu Yike, she's so proactive!"

"I went to a hotel with Zhao Ruilong not long after we met."

"If I were you, having flown all this way, how could I possibly be staying in a hotel alone tonight?"