amaotonovel Chapter 426 Xiao Cheng said that he bought her a work of art
Chapter 426 Xiao Cheng said that he bought her a work of art
Xiao Cheng asked her if she had time to go back to the Jing family this Friday night. He wanted to visit the old man and bring her something.
"I do have time. It's just right. I'll go back to see Grandpa. But what do you want to give me?"
Qiao Chuchu asked out of curiosity.
They thought Xiao Cheng's mother had learned some new baking desserts and wanted to give them to them, but unexpectedly Xiao Cheng said that he had gone to Europe on a business trip a few days ago and bought two works of art to give to her, saying that she would like them very much.
The Jing family and the Xiao family have had a good relationship for many years. When Qiao Chuchu was first adopted into the Jing family, the two families often sat together and chatted, and she became very familiar with Xiao Cheng's parents.
Qiao Chuchu has always regarded Xiao Cheng as a respectable brother, so when he brought her a gift on a business trip, she didn't think too much about it, and just regarded it as a thought between relatives.
His fingers quickly tapped the screen as he edited a reply.
"Okay, see you Friday night then."
After sending the message, Qiao Chuchu put her phone on the table and prepared to continue eating when she noticed Xu Ke was staring at her.
"What's wrong? Who are you chatting with? You look so focused. Is your CEO Huo checking up on you?"
In a half-joking tone, Xu Ke deliberately teased her and Huo Yunzheng.
"Didn't I tell you to go back before 11 o'clock? And Gina is following you. Doesn't he feel at ease? Chuchu, men who are too clingy are hard to deal with."
Qiao Chuchu raised her eyebrows. Is she clingy?
President Huo’s ability to cling to people is probably not as good as Master Lin’s. On weekdays, he follows Coco wherever she goes. If you don’t know him, you might think he is an unemployed vagrant.
"It's not Huo Yunzheng, it's Xiao Cheng."
Xu Ke was stunned for a moment. "Xiao Cheng? He's the deputy director, the official who looks gentle and handsome?"
Qiao Chuchu listened to the adjectives used to describe her good sister and found it very appropriate, so she nodded.
"He was going to visit my grandfather on Friday night. He said he brought me some gifts and asked me if I would go back to the Jing family on Friday night."
Qiao Chuchu told him the entire content of the conversation just now.
Xu Ke blinked and asked with a slightly gossipy expression, "Hey, is he still single? He doesn't even have a romantic partner, right?"
Qiao Chuchu thought for a moment and said, "Yes, he is single, but I don't know anything else about him."
She is not Xiao Cheng's follower, nor is she a worm in his stomach. How could she possibly know his movements 100% clearly?
Seeing Xu Ke's meaningful look, Qiao Chuchu teased, "Why, do you have an idea? Then your Lin Ze will be jealous, and the whole Beijing city will be filled with sour taste."
"No, it's not like that." Xu Ke quickly denied it. She was a person with morals in love.
Asking this question is just because it is human nature to eat melons.
"Chu Chu, let me tell you, I've watched dramas and read books before, and I know people like Xiao Cheng quite well. People like them, who haven't married yet at this age, are either not satisfied with the marriage partner arranged by their family, or they want to find one themselves, but their requirements are too high. Especially for someone like Xiao Cheng who doesn't even have any dating experience, who knows how picky he is."
"People like them won't give in easily."
Qiao Chuchu raised her eyebrows, wondering why she was suddenly so interested in Xiao Cheng and made so many comments.
However, it seems to make sense. Xiao Cheng is a person who has very high demands on himself, so he must have standards for his partner as well.
"Everyone has their own choices. Getting married and having children are not options. If Brother Xiao Cheng wants to talk, he will talk. But I see that he is very busy. Work has taken up most of his time. Maybe he doesn't have the energy to maintain a relationship." Qiao Chuchu said slowly.
Xu Li nodded in agreement.
She had little contact with Xiao Cheng, but she knew that there was such an official around Qiao Chuchu, who was very outstanding and not inferior to Huo Yunzheng.
Well, today she was too gossipy. It’s not good to gossip about others behind their backs.
……
At four o'clock on Wednesday afternoon, Tian Tian arrived on time at the place agreed with her by the strange woman on the phone.
A coffee shop?
Tian Tian walked in. Because it was a weekday, there were not many customers inside.
Tian Tian carefully observed the environment and decoration of the coffee shop and remained cautious.
The medieval-style design is very distinctive. The store displays many classic foreign film posters and magazines, as well as an old gramophone.
It’s a good place to take photos.
A clerk in work uniform came up and asked Tian Tian if she needed anything and introduced the main drinks and desserts in the store today.
Tian Tian glanced at the other person and said, "I'll wait for someone and order later."
I found an empty seat and sat down. It was already 4:10, but the other customers in the store were either chatting with their companions or concentrating on their own things.
Tian Tian sat on the chair and gradually became impatient.
Could that be a prank call?
Just as I was hesitating whether to leave, the chair in front of me was suddenly pulled away.
Then, a strange face appeared. The makeup was delicate, but the faint fine lines at the end of the eyes still revealed the approximate age of the person.
"Miss Tian, I'm sorry, there's a bit of traffic on the road."
He said her last name accurately and it was a familiar voice. Tian Tian looked at the other person with a scrutinizing gaze. Could this be the woman who called her that night?
"boss."
The clerk walked up quickly with a respectful attitude. Tian Tian was a little surprised to hear the clerk's address.
This person is actually the owner of this store?
No wonder the meeting place was chosen here.
Zhou Qianya glanced at Tian Tian. She was smiling the whole time and looked easy to talk to.
"What would you like to drink, Miss Tian? How about oatmeal latte? It's the signature dish of our store."
Tian Tian didn't care about what she drank. She didn't drink much coffee on weekdays and was not picky. She just wanted to figure out the real purpose of this woman helping her.
There is no free lunch in the world. No big pie will be thrown to you for no reason. Tian Tian is still on guard.
Although she couldn't stand Qiao Chuchu, she also knew her own limitations.
She doesn't have as wealthy a family background as Qiao Chuchu, nor is she as young as Qiao Chuchu, so she has no value to be utilized.
Why did this woman find her and offer to help her?
Unless there is something else about her that this woman wants.
"What's your name?" Tian Tian asked.
Zhou Qianya put her bag aside, straightened her back, and gently smoothed her hair with her manicured hands.
"My surname is Zhou."
Tian Tian nodded and continued to ask, "Ms. Zhou, how did you get my contact information? And how did you know that Qiao Chuchu and I had a dispute that day? Are you following me?"