The Rest of My Life

Chapter 20 - Participation in weddings

I sound strange.

It's just pretending to be his girlfriend, but from his tone, others might misunderstand. He's really asking me to be his girlfriend.

I whispered, "I'm sorry, Uncle Zhou. You helped me so much, but I …"

Zhou Xun cut me off with a wave of his hand and said, "I got it, you can go now. I still have matters to discuss with A Ning."

I looked at him with regret in my eyes.

Fortunately, he was not angry, and picked up the other document on the desk and started to discuss it with Zhou Ning.

It should be very busy.

I turned quietly and walked out.

On the way out, I heard him instructing Zhou Ning, "I agree to the Su Family's case. Get someone to sign the contract with them."

I couldn't help but be stunned.

Did he want to cooperate with Su Shiyan?

But last night, he said that as long as I pretended to be his girlfriend, he would help me get rid of Su Shiyan …

As this thought flashed across my mind, I couldn't help but laugh to myself.

Zhou Xun was a businessman, so he naturally pursued benefits to the maximum.

What status do I have? Why would he break off all relations with the Su Clan for me?

What's more, I rejected his suggestion just now …

As I thought of this, I suddenly felt a lingering fear that he would be unhappy because of my rejection.

I'll have to stay here for a while. If I make him angry, it'll be me who'll lose face in the end. Maybe I'll have to move out.

I went back to my room nervously, my mood erratic.

After about half an hour, Auntie Ning knocked on the door and asked me to eat.

This time, Zhou Xun was actually here as well.

He was already sitting at the table, and when he saw me coming down the stairs, he nodded at me.

I carefully observed his expression, which was still as calm as ever. There was no hint of displeasure between my brows.

He shouldn't be unhappy at all.

That's right, if he wanted to find a fake girlfriend, there would definitely be hordes of girls coming for him. Why would they take my rejection to heart?

I let out a long breath.

It was only the first time I had eaten at the same table with him, and it was also the first time I was alone, so I couldn't help feeling a little nervous and uncomfortable.

He pointed with his chin at the seat opposite him and said, "Sit."

I sat down quickly.

Without another word, he picked up his chopsticks and began to eat.

After that he was silent all the way.

I didn't dare to say anything else as I quietly ate my food.

After one meal, I witnessed his appetite.

He ate a full bowl of noodles and ate most of the dishes on the table.

However, despite his large appetite, his manner of eating was very elegant.

When I was a child, my grandfather taught me etiquette, but he always did better than me.

Perhaps this was the foundation of an aristocratic family.

I ate, but I didn't leave right away.

Zhou Xun looked at me and said to Aunt Ning, "In the future, cook rice for her alone."

I was stunned.

I'm used to eating rice, but today, my food is mainly pasta, so I eat very little.

He even noticed this.

On one hand, it was a secretive and secretive city, on the other hand, it was so meticulous and considerate.

Who wouldn't like such a man?

I thanked him hesitantly.

Zhou Xun placed down his chopsticks, and said: "Go and rest."

I watched him stretch out his long fingers, pull out a napkin, and wipe his mouth.

Such a simple action was outrageously beautiful.

I hastily withdrew my gaze and whispered, "How about I move out …"

It was impossible to always rely on him.

Zhou Xun didn't say anything for a long time.

I had to go to him quietly.

He was also looking at me.

Under the light, his eyes were as deep as a pool, reflecting my reflection.

For some reason my face felt hot.

He said slowly, "No need. You can stay here peacefully. If you have any plans, you can just wait until after your hands are healed."

After I rejected his offer, he could still take me in and think for me.

It would be a lie to say that he wasn't moved.

He had risen to leave the dining room.

I stood up quickly.

Then we went back to our rooms. His was on the second floor, too, except that he was on the far right side of the corridor and my room was on the far left.

When they parted ways, he suddenly said, "Sleep early, don't stay up late."

I started.

He gave me a vague look and said, "Don't let your thoughts run wild."

I couldn't help but blush.

He was reminding me that I couldn't sleep last night because I was thinking too much.

I went back into the room and slapped myself lightly on the cheek. It took me a long time to get the heat down.

Actually, it wasn't that I was thinking too much. It was just that the conditions he put forward were too shocking...

Asking me to pretend to be his girlfriend and be willing to help me settle my enemies, if my thoughts weren't clear enough, I might actually agree.

The next morning, Zhou Xun called me over. He said that he wanted me to ask the tailor to measure my size.

He asked someone to customize a gown for me and go attend Su Shiyan's and Gong Shan's wedding.

My heart softened slightly.

So meticulous, he was kind enough to me, whether he approached me with purpose or not.

I was even more glad that I rejected that tempting suggestion. Otherwise, how could I resist his charm? I would definitely sink deeper into the abyss.

For the next half a month, Zhou Xun seemed to be extremely busy. He rarely spent the night in the villa and even when he returned, he stayed in the study room with Zhou Ning.

We rarely interacted, sometimes not even seeing each other for a day.

Deep down, I longed to see him, but I was afraid to meet him.

He was too busy to be seen.

Like this, it was already the eighth day of the new year.

I did not sleep the entire night, mainly because I was hesitating whether or not I should expose Gong Shan's adultery.

No matter how he thought about it, he couldn't come to a conclusion.

So when I woke up the next day, I had big dark circles under my eyes.

In order to not let Zhou Xun see any clues, I intentionally put on a large amount of makeup before heading downstairs.

Unexpectedly, the first thing Zhou Xun said upon seeing me was: "You didn't sleep well last night?"

ME: "…"

So my heavy makeup is white.

Zhou Xun's gaze slowly swept across my face and said: "It'll be better if you don't put on makeup."

ME: "…"

I think my whole face is red.

He indifferently withdrew his gaze and said, "Let's go eat breakfast."

Not only was I wearing dark circles under my eyes and heavy makeup, but I was also wearing a red face as I ate a meal with him face to face.

After I finished eating, I didn't have the time to take a breather when Zhou Xun suddenly raised his eyes to look at me, and said: "In a while, someone will come and take a look, when you're done, we will set off."

When did he call himself a stylist?

Is it because you think my makeup is too ugly?

I felt like I was about to smoke, and I had to keep my face calm.

Just as he thanked him, a servant reported that the stylist team had arrived.

After that, I went to the lounge and let the stylist do what he wanted.

The tailor had made me a white fish-tail dress, which looked good on the fabric, and which had been tailored to fit me perfectly.

The stylist matched my skirt, gave me a haircut and a light make-up.

Two hours later, an unfamiliar girl appeared in the mirror.

She looked very pure, but because she wore makeup, she also had a bit of charm on her face.

The white fish-tailed dress was very close-fitting, and made for an exceptionally good figure.

I was almost stunned.

Normally, I was completely naked and rarely wore a dress that showed off my figure. I really didn't expect me to be so beautiful after painstakingly dressing up.

Pure and alluring.

It is said that many men like it.

But I'm a little confused. I'm going to my dad's wedding, not my ex-boyfriend's wedding, so I don't need to look good. Why do they dress up so eye-catching?

It's just that I've already spent a lot of effort to finish it, so I didn't dare to raise any objections.

Finally the stylist told me to put on my high-heeled shoes.

However, I have been stepped on by Gong Shan's heels before, so I naturally have shadows on my high heels, and no matter what, I do not want to wear them.

The stylist walked around me as he said helplessly, "Forget it, I'll just leave it at that. It's already really pretty."

I was relieved.

After putting on my flat-soled sandals, the stylist escorted me downstairs, insisting on showing everyone their workmanship.

Aunt Ning was the first to see me and praised, "Miss Su is so beautiful."

I smiled and thanked him.

Zhou Xun was sitting on the sofa reading a document, hearing which, he raised his head.