And Miss Xu today is no exception.
It's the kind of thing you can't forget after just one look.
After the auction ended, Xu Qingzhu received the auctioned item. Liang Shi said to her from the side, "Your arm is quite suitable for wearing a silver bracelet, it looks very beautiful."
Xu Qingzhu's fingers caressed the bracelet, her eyes filled with longing. After a moment, she said to Liang Shi, "Reach out your hand."
Liang Shi asked in surprise, "Hmm?"
But she still obediently extended her hand.
Xu Qingzhu grabbed her hand, flipped it over, and put the bracelet directly on her arm.
Liang Shi: "?"
"Why are you giving me something so valuable?" Liang Shi said, "What if I lose it again..."
"Will you lose it?" Xu Qingzhu asked.
Liang Shi shook his head: "No, I don't think so."
“You look good in the bracelet on your arm,” Xu Qingzhu said. “Besides, it should have been yours to begin with.”
Liang Shi: "Huh?"
“I bought it with the money you gave me,” Xu Qingzhu said. “The ownership naturally belongs to you.”
Liang Shi: "..."
She suddenly remembered the 450,000 and couldn't help but say, "But I only gave you 450,000, and you spent 460,000 on the bid."
“That ten thousand…” Xu Qingzhu looked at her, paused, “is your allowance.”
Liang Shi: "..."
She was touched for a moment.
Although the style of this bracelet is a bit old, it is not ugly at all. In fact, it suits Liang Shi's arm exceptionally well and looks much better than a multi-million dollar designer bracelet.
Liang Shi said helplessly, "How am I supposed to thank you for this?"
They gave her all their family heirlooms.
Xu Qingzhu smiled, her gaze still indifferent, "When you get your next paycheck, treat me to a meal."
Liang Shi: "..."
She had a sudden inspiration: "No need to wait for my salary. How about tomorrow? I'll treat you to dinner and a movie."
This way she can complete the passive task.
She's really just an ordinary little genius.
Xu Qingzhu glanced at her, and she immediately said, "I'll use my allowance. I even hid some last time."
Her tone was slightly arrogant, which amused Xu Qingzhu, so she nodded and said, "Okay."
Liang Shi: "!"
Yes.
The passive task is about to be completed.
When Liang Shi first learned about these ridiculous tasks, he thought they were rubbish and cumbersome.
But having gotten this far, I actually feel like I'm going through a life challenge.
I even found a little bit of fun in it.
This is probably why people can find joy even in hardship?
Liang Shi smiled helplessly.
Xu Qingzhu asked her, "What are you laughing at?"
Liang Shi lowered his voice and said, "I'm happy."
Just as Xu Qingzhu was about to speak, a sinister, nonchalant voice came from behind her, "I wonder what's made my darling so happy? I'd like to hear it too."
Liang Shi felt nauseous as soon as he heard that voice.
She turned around, and sure enough, it was Zhou Yi'an.
When Zhou Yi'an saw her, her eyes lit up. "Baby, you look so beautiful today."
Liang Shi: "..."
You're kidding me.
Chapter 28
Liang Shi had anticipated meeting Zhou Yi'an before he arrived.
I didn't see her at the auction, so I assumed she wouldn't come.
In any case, the Liang family's invitation was definitely delivered to the Zhou family, but it's unclear whether it was given to Zhou's father or Zhou Yi'an.
Everyone knows that the Liang family wants to befriend the Zhou family.
To be precise, the Zhou family is now a highly sought-after figure in this circle.
Although not as powerful as the rumored "two powerful" families, namely the Shen and Gu families, Zhou's father's promotion instantly made him the object of flattery for various wealthy families.
No matter what, we should always follow the trend of favorable policies.
Now that Zhou's father is practically the king of Haizhou City, Zhou Yi'an's status has naturally risen as well. Wherever she goes, she's greeted with a smile as "Miss Zhou."
Having been flattered so much, Zhou Yi'an naturally developed the illusion that she could have anything she wanted.
They have become increasingly unscrupulous.
Actually, this circle is quite decadent.
Whether they are officials or businessmen, the second generation of officials are often incompetent.
Therefore, just in case, each family has many children.
If this doesn't work, there's another one.
Zhou Yi'an's arrival was somewhat expected by Liang Shi.
Even if I had anticipated it, hearing such a voice suddenly in my ear still made me want to hit someone.
Whether it was Liang Shi's imagination or not, she always felt that Zhou Yi'an was teasing her, and in a sleazy way.
It's just like those boys in elementary school who, because they liked a girl, would pull her braids or steal her snacks.
The method was very low.
Liang Shi’s gaze slowly shifted to her. Her attire was still the same as always: a black and white tailcoat, her shoulder-length hair hanging down her shoulders, and she was not wearing any earrings.
Zhou Yi'an met her gaze, raised her wine glass, took a small sip, leaving a lipstick stain on the transparent rim of the glass, and a trace of wine remained at the corner of her mouth. She raised her hand and gently wiped it away, the movement unhurried, as if she were seducing someone.
Zhou Yi'an is not bad-looking.
But it wasn't the type Liang Shi liked.
Moreover, Liang Shi felt uncomfortable from the first time he met her.
So at this moment, I only felt disgusted by her deliberate actions.
"Baby." Zhou Yi'an swirled the wine glass in her hand, deliberately lowering her voice, while leaning forward and getting closer to Liang Shi, saying with a half-smile, "You look so beautiful today that I can't take my eyes off you."
Liang Shi: "..."
Her voice was cold. "Then gouge out your own eyes."
"Ouch." Zhou Yi'an clutched her chest. "Baby, you're so cruel."
"Get lost." Liang Shi frowned. "Don't call me that disgusting name."
"Then what should I call you?" Zhou Yi'an reached out to hook her chin, but Liang Shi dodged it and slapped her hand with a crisp sound.
The force of the impact made Liang Shi's palms go numb.
Zhou Yi'an's hand turned red instantly.
Zhou Yi'an looked down at her hands, paused for a moment, and then smiled, "Baby, do you know that the more you hate me, the more I like you?"
She stuck out the tip of her tongue and gently licked her lower lip, her voice carrying a hint of seduction, "I really want to take you back to my bed..."
Liang Shi stretched out his foot and stepped on her shoe.
Today's high heels were stilettos, and they were exceptionally sharp when stepped on, causing Zhou Yi'an to gasp in pain and interrupt her flirtatious remarks.
Liang Shi sneered, "Then you'd better like me a little more."
She looked at Zhou Yi'an with disdain, "Because I will hate you very much."
Zhou Yi'an was in so much pain that her body curled up slightly. "Baby, let go of my foot."
Liang Shi's heel twisted across the instep of her foot before stepping back, and he said casually, "Do you know what you look like right now?"
Zhou Yi'an let out a heavy sigh, then laughed in anger, "Fuck you."
“You’re like a dog that’s in heat all the time,” Liang Shi said gruffly. “Disgusting.”
Zhou Yi'an's expression changed, and her aura suddenly turned cold. She looked at her and suddenly curled her lips, "You fucking bully me just because I like you."
Liang Shi: "..."
"You're just taking advantage of the fact that this is a society governed by the rule of law, constantly challenging my bottom line," Liang Shi sneered.
Zhou Yi'an glanced at the person beside her, "This is the Omega you like? He's quite good-looking."
Xu Qingzhu's gaze was cold and aloof as she met the scrutinizing eyes of the other woman without flinching.
Xu Qingzhu had already guessed her identity when she arrived.
However, he remained silent.
Firstly, she felt that this was Liang Shi's own business and she would definitely be able to handle it; secondly, she also had a bit of a "watching the show" mentality, wanting to see what Liang Shi would do.
After all, Zhou Yi'an hadn't revealed her hand, so no one knew what she was planning to do.