Thanks to Lin Wan's professional and attentive massage, Zhu Ning woke up the next day without the slightest bit of soreness or discomfort.
Full of energy, she got out of bed on an empty stomach to start her morning exercise routine.
After working up a sweat and taking a shower, Lin Wan served delicious meals on the table. These meals not only helped with weight loss but also regulated her body, and most importantly, they were filling.
In the afternoon, Zhu Ning learned to swim in the open - air swimming pool of the villa, trying out this most fat - burning sport.
Zhang Shu was indeed a former gold - medal swimming coach from the Olympic Village. He had extremely high attainments in swimming.
He explained his decades - long swimming experience in a way that was easy to understand.
Just after one afternoon, Zhu Ning had progressed from a novice to having a certain understanding of swimming.
It was a piece of cake for a top - level expert to teach a beginner, wasn't it?
In the evening, after finishing the exercise, the skincare products ordered the previous day were air - shipped to the villa.
Zhu Ning was applying a facial mask. While enjoying Lin Wan's massage with essential oil, she was swiping on her newly replaced latest - model iPhone to shop.
Lin Wan watched as Zhu Ning just moved her fingers to buy all kinds of beauty equipment, spending another million.
She was already numb to it.
She lowered her head and watched the delicate texture of the fair skin under her palm as she gently spread the oil. Suddenly, she felt that Zhu Ning seemed to have gotten even fairer.
She was right. The good skin built with money had become plump and shiny after a few days of care with expensive skincare products.
The glow came from within, and her complexion was so good that it was as if someone was secretly shining a light on her.
So when Song Ya came to the villa to find Zhu Ning on the day of the auto show, he stood there stunned for a long time when he saw her.
"Have you... lost weight?"
After not seeing her for a few days, Song Ya felt that her figure seemed slimmer, and her overall spirit was more vibrant.
Her originally bright pupils were now even more moist, like amber gemstone cat's eyes.
He couldn't tell exactly what had changed, but anyway, she just seemed to be getting more and more beautiful...
Zhu Ning grinned, her smile as bright and lively as the spring sun shining on the willows in March.
"I've lost weight! Exactly two pounds! Now I'm already a little chubby girl weighing 118 pounds!"
Song Ya stared blankly at her smile.
Just losing two pounds had made her already beautiful facial features even more outstanding.
He didn't dare to imagine how beautiful she would be when she reached her target weight and her bone structure became more prominent.
Not wanting to appear too flustered, Song Ya coughed lightly and changed the subject.
"The Divo has been repaired and is on its way here now. Do you want to drive it to the auto show later?"
The auto show was a major event that Song Ya had been preparing for recently. He attached great importance to it. Zhu Ning had also planned to repay Song Ya for the eight - million license plate and the repair cost of the Divo at the auto show, so she immediately agreed.
During these days of losing weight at home, she had completed the task. The system had prompted that the limited - time multiple - rebate could be activated when needed.
Zhu Ning thought that this auto show would be the perfect time to use it.
She wondered how many times the rebate would be...
After finishing the exercise in the afternoon, she gave Zhang Shu and Lin Wan a day off. She changed into a long dress that concealed her flaws and drove the repaired Divo to the auto - show venue with Song Ya.
The auto show was held in a French - style classical manor. The manor was very large. From the outside, one could see the endless green lawn inside. Red carpets were laid on the cobblestone ground. The ushers standing outside were all handsome guys. There were luxury cars worth tens of millions parked on both sides of the main entrance. As soon as Zhu Ning got out of the car, before she could even stand still for two seconds, a handsome usher stepped forward with a smile.
"Miss Zhu, welcome. Please follow me. I will take care of you throughout your entry into the venue."
"Thank you."
As they walked, the usher introduced both the venue layout and the main exhibits of the auto show.
His tone was calm, and his attitude was respectful and proper, without the slightest bit of flattery. He was of high quality.
Not only him, but Zhu Ning noticed that all the ushers here, regardless of gender, were dressed in long suits. They were generous in speech, combining Chinese and English, professional and elegant, without any vulgar temptation. The guests coming and going were all well - known first - and second - generation figures in Haishi.
Zhu Ning suddenly realized that for others, this was just an ordinary social auto show.
But for her, it was an entrance ticket to the upper - class circle.
Following the usher to the center of the venue, Song Ya, who had been socializing, turned around and saw her. He immediately waved with a smile.
"Zhu Ning! Over here!"
His friend Duan Zimo, who was beside him, heard the name and glanced over. He caught sight of a beautiful face with shiny white skin. The goose - yellow waist - cinching long dress outlined her good proportions under her slightly plump figure. Her red lips were smiling, and there was a sparkle in her eyes, making her unforgettable at first sight.
He was stunned. "This is the mysterious young lady you were talking about?"
The owner of Villa No. 1 was actually such a young girl?
Song Ya saw his surprise and felt a bit proud for some reason. "Yes, my neighbor."
He stepped forward to greet Zhu Ning. "Am I late?"
Song Ya: "No, not at all. As long as you come, it's always just the right time."
Zhu Ning was amused by him. The sparkle of laughter poured out of her moist eyes, and people around kept stealing glances.
Song Ya: "Let me introduce you to some people first."
He took Zhu Ning to meet Duan Zimo first. "Duan Zimo, the young master of Jude Wang Teahouse, and Zhu Ning, the owner of Villa No. 1 in Jinting Yufu."
The two shook hands. Duan Zimo put away his inner surprise and said, "I've long admired your name, Miss Zhu. The Bugatti Divo is worth 65 million. Thank you for helping my Duan family out of a difficult situation. I won't say too much about my gratitude. If you need anything in the future, just ask."
Although he was still skeptical about Zhu Ning's identity, her help was real, and Duan Zimo was very grateful.
As their hands met, Zhu Ning retrieved this person's identity in her mind.
The original owner of the Bugatti Divo, the only son of the Duan family, who owned the Jude Wang Teahouse, a leisure and entertainment establishment in Haishi.
Although Jude Wang was currently facing a capital - chain crisis, the Duan family was indeed an out - and - out wealthy family in Haishi.
Zhu Ning: "Young Master Duan, you're being too polite. It was just a small thing. It's actually my honor to be able to buy the Divo since it's so hard to come by."
Her speech was well - measured, humble, and generous.
Duan Zimo smiled and withdrew his hand. He had a preliminary trust in this Miss Zhu in front of him.
Three other young men and women of similar ages came over. Song Ya introduced them one by one. "He Wenhui from Houying, Zhao Junyi from Hongtai, and Zhang Heyu from Qihua."
Hearing these names one by one, Zhu Ning was shocked.
Houying Group was mainly engaged in the processing of the rare metal magnesium, and its products were exported all over the world.
Hongtai Group was the leader in the largest clothing and textile industry in Haicheng. One out of every three people in Haishi was wearing clothes from Hongtai.
Qihua Chemical was a listed company. Its stocks had been bullish for a long time, and the chemical level of its products was the reference standard for many foreign enterprises.
That is to say, the people Song Ya introduced her to were the most core guests at this auto show.
They shook hands and greeted each other, and then the others began to ask which Zhu family she belonged to.
"My surname is Zhu. It's not a well - known family. It's just that my grandfather has some assets overseas."
Her modest and vague words made everyone look at each other.
She wasn't from a well - known domestic Zhu family but from an overseas one. Could the rumors about Villa No. 1 be true?
Their thoughts raced for a moment, and then they quietly put them away.
Song Ya was always a good judge of people. This mysterious young lady from Villa No. 1 might really have a great background.
After the socializing, everyone added each other on WeChat with smiles. Zhu Ning noticed that Song Ya frequently looked towards the manor gate, as if he was waiting for someone.
"Are there still guests?"
"There's one more."
Although the venue was full of guests, Song Ya was extremely concerned about this person who hadn't arrived yet.
Could there be something special about this person?
Before she could ask, suddenly Song Ya's phone rang.
"Master, General Manager Pei is here."
Hearing this, Song Ya's face immediately showed great joy. He hurriedly told her that he had to go and receive the guest, and then he walked away.
Zhu Ning looked in the direction he had gone. In the distance, a tall figure was walking slowly towards them.
From bottom to top, there were long, straight legs wrapped in black dress pants. Above them was a black silk shirt with the cuffs rolled up to the forearms, revealing strong wrists and palms. The collar was slightly open, and above the long neck was a clean - cut jawline.
"I'm late."
A deep and steady voice like a cello sounded.
Two words immediately popped into Zhu Ning's mind.
Power.
The guests around her all rushed forward to greet him one after another, calling out "General Manager Pei" enthusiastically.
Zhu Ning stood there, not knowing whether she should also go forward.
Suddenly, the crowd that had surrounded the person slowly dispersed, making way for him. The face that had been hidden by the crowd suddenly appeared in front of her.
Black hair, thick eyebrows, black pupils with long eyelashes, a straight nose, and thin lips. He exuded an air of nobility and coldness, like a long knife cutting through water or a curved crescent moon.
Pei Jin.
She heard them call his name.