Chapter 1389
Unrequited Love 43
Chapter 1389 Unrequited Love 43
After the two entered the elevator, the two girls at the front desk exchanged a glance: "That face is absolutely stunning!"
Which hospital did you have the procedure done at?
"So beautiful!"
"Actually, her features aren't particularly delicate, but they're very well combined."
"Your skin is amazing!"
"I envy the president; he has such a beautiful girlfriend."
After the assistant escorted Xu Yanzhen to Zhou Jinxu's office, he hurriedly went to the conference room for a meeting. Xu Yanzhen was bored in the office, or perhaps it was too warm, and gradually she fell asleep on the sofa armrest.
"Send me the meeting minutes before the end of the workday, and have the sales department come to my office..."
Upon entering, Zhou Jinxu saw Xu Yanzhen taking a nap on the sofa and immediately lowered his voice. He gestured for his subordinates to be quiet, then took a step back and closed the office door again: "I'm going to the office next door. Have the sales and finance departments wait for me there."
The assistant readily agreed and quickly went to relay the message.
Zhou Jinxu went back into the office and saw that Xu Yanzhen was sleeping soundly. He covered Xu Yanzhen with his suit jacket, turned up the brightness of the air conditioner, and then went to the next room to continue working.
Xu Yanzhen turned over, hugged Zhou Jinxu's coat, and slept even more soundly.
Xu Yanzhen slept until 5 p.m. before stretching contentedly, her whole body radiating the languor of a well-rested sleep.
Zhou Jinxu slightly raised his eyes. She had promised to keep him company while he worked, but she fell fast asleep as soon as she arrived at the company. It's alright, she's had a good night's sleep now, she'll be energetic tonight.
The scoundrel showed no remorse for exploiting Xu Yanzhen.
Seeing Xu Yanzhen sitting on the sofa recovering, Zhou Jinxu brought over some water: "Have you had a good night's sleep?"
"Hmm," Xu Yanzhen replied slowly, "You slept soundly. Have you been waiting for me for a long time?"
“Not long,” Zhou Jinxu sat down beside her and naturally pulled her into his arms: “Will you come with me to a banquet tonight?”
Xu Yanzhen glanced at her watch: "Is there enough time? It's already five o'clock, don't we need to get our hair and makeup done?"
Zhou Jinxu ran his fingers over her eyebrows and eyes: "It doesn't start until eight o'clock, there's still time. My Yan Yan is so beautiful, she's beautiful even without makeup."
Just as Zhou Jinxu had said, Xu Yanzhen's styling was completed in the styling room in less than an hour. Because of her stunning beauty, the makeup artist was truly at a loss for what to do with her face.
In the end, she could only apply some eyeshadow to Xu Yanzhen; as for anything else, she couldn't use any of her special skills.
At 8 p.m., Xu Yanzhen walked into the banquet hall arm in arm with Zhou Jinxu.
After getting together with Zhou Jinxu, her social life improved. This was mainly due to Zhou Jinxu's social engagements. Xu Yanzhen understood, of course, that a relationship couldn't just be about romance; it also required taking on responsibilities.
For example, Zhou Jinxu sometimes needed to accompany her to social events. However, whenever they attended such events, everyone's attention was always on Zhou Jinxu.
But whenever Xu Yanzhen went, the crowd's attention was always on her. Regardless of gender, everyone looked at Zhou Jinxu with the same unanimous envy. The gist was, "What have you done to deserve such favor from a fairy?"
Zhou Jinxu was both smug and jealous. He was smug because he had occupied the most important place in Xu Yanzhen's heart. He was jealous because every time Xu Yanzhen accompanied him to social events, he could hardly get close to her; she was always surrounded by various wealthy ladies and young ladies.
Girls especially like to be close to beautiful women, and Xu Yanzhen, in particular, has a good personality. Gradually, she also made several good friends.
For example, today was no different. As soon as he and Xu Yanzhen entered the banquet hall, Xu Yanzhen was taken away by a group of people led by Ji Yingqiu, leaving Zhou Jinxu staring blankly at Xu Yanzhen's back.
Ji Yingqiu shoved a glass of juice into Xu Yanzhen's hand: "I won't let you drink alcohol anymore. Last time I let you drink, your President Zhou glared at me for a long time."
Xu Yanzhen was a little embarrassed. She took Ji Yingqiu's arm and said, "I'm not a good drinker. He was just worried about me. Yingqiu, please don't take it to heart."
"I know, I won't hold it against him." Ji Yingqiu affectionately pinched Xu Yanzhen's cheek, and after touching it, she felt a smooth surface without even a trace of powder. Ji Yingqiu couldn't help but say enviously, "You came here without any makeup?"
Xu Yanzhen quickly pleaded, "I did use basic skincare products, so it's not like I didn't wear makeup; I did wear eyeshadow."
Ji Yingqiu sighed: "I'm envious. Can you share your skincare products with me sometime?"
Xu Yanzhen and Ji Yingqiu got along well, so she didn't hide anything from others like she would from others: "Okay, my friend made it for me. It's all made with Chinese herbal medicine, and it's tailored to each person's skin type."
"If you want some, I can have someone make you two boxes later?"
Ji Yingqiu was indeed tempted: "Okay, I'll come to your house to see you sometime this weekend."
Xu Yanzhen couldn't be more welcoming: "Great, everyone come!"
The ladies and young women surrounding her immediately smiled, and after making plans to have afternoon tea with Xu Yanzhen, they all dispersed.
Ji Yingqiu watched their retreating figures: "Many of them came because you are Zhou Jinxu's girlfriend."
How could Xu Yanzhen not know? Of course she knew: "I know, but so what?"
"A gentleman judges by actions, not intentions, for no one is perfect. I was sincere and open when I was with them, and I will not regret it even if our relationship becomes distant in the future."
Ji Yingqiu patted Xu Yanzhen's arm: "No wonder President Zhou is keeping such a close eye on things, you really understand."
Xu Yanzhen smiled but remained silent. She now possessed a detached air, unaffected by external gains or losses, increasingly resembling a fairy. Those who liked her liked her even more, and as for those who disliked her, Xu Yanzhen hadn't encountered anyone who disliked her so far.
Faced with her stunningly beautiful face, even if you dislike her, you wouldn't be able to speak ill of her, right?
"Do you have time? Talk to me?" Ji Yingqiu suddenly asked as if she were possessed. Perhaps she had too many worries on her mind lately and was eager to confide in someone.
Xu Yanzhen raised an eyebrow. She sent a message to Zhou Jinxu, who had been watching her closely, before following Ji Yingqiu to a booth. The booth was quiet and surrounded by greenery; unless you got closer, you wouldn't know that someone could be hiding inside.
"Sister Yingqiu, what do you want to talk to me about?" After taking her seat, Xu Yanzhen looked at Ji Yingqiu curiously. Judging by the timeline, Ji Yingqiu and Yu Ning's marriage was bound to run into problems, because Ji Yingqiu wanted children, but Yu Ning didn't.
He felt that Ji Yingqiu was almost fifty, and having a child at that age would be too harmful to her health. Besides, wasn't their life as a couple good enough? Why did they have to have a child?
Ji Yingqiu stared at the wine glass in front of her for a long time before whispering, "Lately, I feel that marriage is becoming more and more meaningless. It seems to trap only me."