Chapter 1359
Unrequited Love 13
Chapter 1359 Unrequited Love 13
Zhou Jinxu naturally noticed that among all the cups, this one had a rather ordinary shape and the star pattern on it looked a bit childish, but he just felt that this cup was pleasing to the eye.
"I think it's great; it's so captivating. Look at this cup, if it were unfolded, wouldn't it look like a star map? All I see is tranquility and peace."
Xu Yanzhen paused for a moment, then continued seasoning: "You're exaggerating. How can this be considered a star chart?"
Zhou Jinxu's mind raced: "Did you draw this?"
“I made it when I went on a trip before the New Year,” Xu Yanzhen said somewhat embarrassedly, but still forced herself to say, “When I went on my trip, I passed by a porcelain workshop where they made their own pottery and fired it themselves. I stayed there for two weeks.”
“I recently started learning to draw. That night, I was sitting on the bay window of the hotel looking at the starry sky when I suddenly felt a sense of calm. It was as if the whole world had just me.”
"Unfortunately, my skills are limited. The patterns I drew are very immature, and the cups I sculpted... can only be described as neat and orderly, without any trace of spirit."
Zhou Jinxu took the cup and examined it carefully before saying, "It's quite nice. When I first saw it, I felt that it looked very comfortable, as if I could feel your state of mind at the time."
Xu Yanzhen took the washed cucumber: "You're really perceptive. You also like art?"
Zhou Jinxu shook his head and carefully put the cup back in its original place: "I don't understand art. In my mother's words, I'm just a person who reeks of money. How could I understand art?"
"I can only understand you."
Xu Yanzhen's heart fluttered for a moment, then she continued chopping vegetables: "Could you take my plate out for me?"
Zhou Jinxu, knowing when to stop, said, "Okay, is there anything else I can help you with?"
"There are two small hot pots left, I'll come over in a bit."
The two discussed it and soon it was time to eat. To make it easier to entertain guests, Xu Yanzhen specially bought an extended dining table that could be folded up when not in use and unfolded when needed.
The eight people sat down at the dining table. Xu Yanzhen did not sit in the main seat, but instead sat in pairs with everyone else. Jin He was next to her, and Zhou Jinxu was opposite her.
Xu Yanzhen raised her glass first: "First of all, thank you all for coming to celebrate my housewarming today. This glass is for you all!"
"Secondly, please forgive any shortcomings in our hospitality."
"Finally, I hope everyone has a great time. Let's eat!"
Shi Yuexin was the most enthusiastic: "Unnie, I won't stand on ceremony with you! Let's eat!"
Meng Qingtong chimed in, "That's right, we're not leaving until we're completely drunk today!"
As for the men, Xu Yanzhen didn't need to bother entertaining them. They were probably having their own fun; for example, they were drinking right now.
In front of Xu Yanzhen was a mushroom hot pot. She couldn't handle spicy food, but almost everyone at the table preferred strong flavors. In the end, she and Zhou Jinxu were the only ones eating the mushroom hot pot together, while the other strongly flavored dishes on the table were all devoured.
Xu Yanzhen and Zhou Jinxu exchanged a glance, and then both of them suddenly burst out laughing.
Jin He's eyes hurt from watching, so he served Xu Yanzhen a bowl of bone broth: "This isn't spicy, why don't you try it?"
Xu Yanzhen patted her stomach, covered her mouth and burped: "I'm full, I can't eat anymore." Zhou Jinxu looked up: "If you don't mind, I can do it for you."
Xu Yanzhen certainly didn't mind. She pushed the small bowl towards Zhou Jinxu and said, "Of course I don't mind. You always help me out."
Zhou Jinxu silently took Xu Yanzhen's small bowl and calmly drank the bone broth that Jin He had personally served him. His colleague, Lawyer Song, couldn't help but gasp in astonishment; President Zhou, indeed, had methods.
Wouldn't that infuriate Kim Hyuk?
Jin He was so angry he almost twisted his nose. He hadn't offered any flattery when he came today, and Zhou Jinxu had taken all the credit.
The confrontation between the three was witnessed not only by Song Lu, but also by everyone else. Han Yu puffed out his cheeks, feeling a strange sense of satisfaction at seeing Jin He get the short end of the stick.
But seeing Zhou Jinxu and Xu Yanzhen chatting happily, Han Yu felt a little depressed.
Chu Qian looked at Jin He with pity. This guy wouldn't turn back until he hit a brick wall. Xu Yanzhen's attitude was already very clear.
Shi Cheng was busy taking care of Meng Qingtong and keeping an eye on Shi Yuexin from time to time to prevent her from clinging to Chu Qian again. But he also saw Jin He's expression, and Shi Cheng couldn't help but feel secretly pleased. Jin He had been so arrogant all along, and now he was being slapped in the face, wasn't he?
He hadn't forgotten the bet Jin He made with him before he arrived, saying he could definitely win Xu Yanzhen over within a month. But now, it was obvious that she wasn't interested in him and was treating Zhou Jinxu much better.
Meng Qingtong's gaze was somewhat subtle. Jin He and Zhou Jinxu were both outstanding men. But now, both of them seemed interested in Xu Yanzhen?
Zhou Jinxu, in particular, is practically a walking gold mine, much more attractive than Jin He.
Why does Xu Yanzhen get such high-quality suitors while I'm with Shi Cheng? Don't be fooled by how nice Shi Cheng is to her now; it's just a fling.
Could he possibly marry her? Hiding the jealousy in her eyes, Meng Qingtong lowered her head and took a sip of juice. Xu Yanzhen, she really was someone to be envied.
Xu Yanzhen was unaware of Meng Qingtong's thoughts. After lunch, the others didn't ask her to clean up. Zhou Jinxu, Jin He, and Han Yu cleaned the kitchen spotless.
Xu Yanzhen, meanwhile, was making desserts in a corner of the kitchen under Tan You's guidance.
Zhou Jinxu wiped his hands clean and came over to see Xu Yanzhen slightly tilting her head. She pouted slightly and blew away the stray hairs sticking to her face, but her hair was too good, and less than two seconds after she blew them away, the stray hairs fell down again.
But she was busy with both hands, so Xu Yanzhen slumped her shoulders helplessly and prepared to call Shi Yuexin over for help.
Zhou Jinxu stood there for two seconds before speaking, "If you don't mind, I can help you?"
Normally, Xu Yanzhen would definitely refuse. But Jin He was still in the kitchen, so Xu Yanzhen immediately accepted Zhou Jinxu's suggestion: "Then I'll trouble you. I really can't free up my hands."
Zhou Jinxu chuckled softly. He hadn't missed Xu Yanzhen glancing at Jin He just now; she was sizing him up to make him back down. Although he felt like he had been "used" by Xu Yanzhen, Zhou Jinxu was actually quite pleased with himself.
He already harbored the idea of driving away his love rival, and Xu Yanzhen herself didn't want to have too much contact with Jin He, so the two hit it off immediately.
As for whether Xu Yanzhen would reject him, Zhou Jinxu didn't care at all. Those suitors who could be driven away were all weak-willed; to win over Mingyue naturally required a great deal of effort.
He brushed aside the stray hairs that had fallen onto Xu Yanzhen's face, his fingertips inevitably brushing against her cheek. Smooth, that was his first impression. Up close, Xu Yanzhen's skin appeared even more translucent, like the finest white jade.
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