Meng Ruozhao quickly turned around and walked forward briskly.
She knew she was somewhat good-looking. It was the first time she went shopping after leaving Haicheng, and a talent scout even asked for her contact information.
But she wasn't so arrogant as to think that a strange man would fall head - over - heels for her at first sight.
Especially such a good - looking man.
Of course, she couldn't have imagined that right in this serene Buddhist place.
The perfect curves of her waist and hips outlined by the well - tailored cheongsam.
Her forearms as fair as mutton - fat jade.
Even her slender ankles peeping out from under the hem of the skirt.
All these could make some people lose self - control.
She didn't look back again, so naturally she couldn't see the suddenly darkened eyes and the rolling Adam's apple.
By the time they got back to the city from Gaoming Temple, it was already past lunchtime.
Du Feng's secretary called to inquire about their itinerary.
The driver reported the estimated time of arrival.
But right after he hung up the phone, Meng Ruozhao suddenly spoke up and told him to stop the car. "I'm going to buy something."
The driver was in a dilemma. "But there's not much time left. Mr. Du is still waiting for you."
Meng Ruozhao didn't like the feeling of being controlled and monitored.
But she couldn't make things difficult for an innocent employee. So she just explained softly, "I'll be back soon."
The driver hesitated for a moment but still stopped the car.
True to her word, Meng Ruozhao was back in the car within ten minutes, carrying a bag of stuff.
"I heard the bread from this store is good. Have a try."
She took out one and put the rest on the passenger seat.
The driver thanked her.
He saw through the rear - view mirror that Meng Ruozhao unwrapped a bagel and started to eat.
He hesitated to say something.
This was Mr. Du's car, and he never allowed anyone to eat in it.
But Meng Ruozhao ate very carefully and probably wouldn't dirty the car.
Moreover, she even bought some for him.
Even if it seemed like an afterthought, the other members of the Du family wouldn't do such a thing.
In the end, the driver said nothing and drove her safely to the outside of the golf course.
Before getting out of the car, Meng Ruozhao reminded him, "My dad will be out in about a quarter of an hour. Hurry up and grab a bite."
So it wasn't an afterthought.
She had calculated the time when he hadn't eaten and bought the food for him on purpose.
The driver felt a warm current in his heart and thanked her with a smile. "Thank you, Miss."
Miss?
Meng Ruozhao pondered over these three words and walked in.
Du Feng and Yan Qiubai had already changed their clothes and were sitting face - to - face. No one knew what they were talking about, but the atmosphere didn't seem harmonious.
To Meng Ruozhao's surprise, Du Xixi was also there.
When they saw her coming, everyone's eyes turned to her.
As soon as Du Feng saw her, he put on a kind look on his face and pretended to scold her.
"Ruozhao, you're being so unreasonable. You made Qiubai wait for you for so long."
In fact, Meng Ruozhao thought his so - called kindness and doting were over - acted, while the scolding was more genuine.
But she wouldn't expose him on the spot. She just gave a faint smile.
"It's my fault. I've kept everyone waiting."
After saying that, she walked straight towards the young man sitting by the window.
He was tall and straight, with broad shoulders and a slender waist. The well - tailored dark POLO shirt exuded an aura as cold as jade.
Looking up, there was a face that could take people's breath away, with deep and sharp features.
His inky black eyes were as sharp as a hawk's, his thin lips were tightly pursed, and his jawline was as cold and sharp as if carved.
Without saying a word, his inborn superiority and aloofness set him apart from the people around him like an invisible abyss.
Even in front of an elder like Du Feng, he didn't lower his stance much.
"Qiubai."
Meng Ruozhao called out to him.
When their eyes met, a hint of smile suddenly appeared in the man's eyes, which had been full of arrogance and aloofness just now.
Then he reached out his hand to her.
"Why didn't you call me when you went to the temple this morning?"
His tone was familiar and indulgent.
It was as if the cold war during this period had never happened.
Meng Ruozhao put the lucky charm she had bought into his hand and sat down beside him.
"I just had a sudden impulse. I was afraid you were busy."
Actually, she had never thought of asking him to accompany her.
After all, she couldn't understand why Yan Qiubai had become her fiancé.
This man exuded a kind of nobility that had been accumulated through generations. Every tiny movement of his was precisely restrained.
She didn't think such a man would like her.
Come to think of it, their relationship was really strange...
Before she could think further, Yan Qiubai had already put the roughly - made lucky charm into his pocket.
"Thank you," he stood up. "Let's go. Play a few rounds of golf with me."
Seeing their natural interaction, Du Feng felt relieved and showed a satisfied smile.
"Hey, it seems I really have to admit that I'm old. I'm already feeling a bit tired after such a short while. I'll go back first."
Du Xixi seemed afraid that he would ask her to go back with him, so she quickly said,
"Dad, I want to play a bit longer. I'll also keep Ruozhao company so that she won't have to rush to the store to work."
She said she would keep her company, but it was almost like saying that she would watch Meng Ruozhao curry favor with Yan Qiubai here.
Du Feng hesitated for a moment and then nodded in agreement.
"Okay. You young people go and play. Keep Qiubai company well."
After saying that, he didn't forget to give Meng Ruozhao a warning look.
Meng Ruozhao found it funny.
Since she was here, she wouldn't leave casually.
But Du Xixi's words made her seem very unreasonable.
It was really a low - level and clumsy way of picking a fight.
Meng Ruozhao didn't sleep well last night, and she had climbed the temple early in the morning. She was a bit tired now and didn't feel like dealing with Du Xixi. She just responded to Du Feng.
Du Xixi had been ready to argue with her in front of Yan Qiubai, but unexpectedly, Meng Ruozhao didn't take the bait. Her expression froze in anger.
This bitch was really good at pretending. No wonder she had caught Yan Qiubai's eye.
She just wouldn't let her pretend anymore.
So as soon as Du Feng left, Du Xixi immediately played her trump card.
"Ruozhao, look at yourself. You're never at home. It's okay that you've neglected us family members."
"But Qiubai is your fiancé. He's already busy enough with work. How can you keep throwing tantrums?"
"Do you think Qiubai is like your ex - boyfriend who only knows how to sweet - talk women?"
She lowered her voice when saying the last sentence.
But just then, Yan Qiubai happened to walk closer and heard it clearly.
He paused slightly, and the look in his eyes was a mix of annoyance and confusion.
But he didn't say anything. He just took a long stride and walked ahead.
Meng Ruozhao clenched her fists.
She didn't want to engage in a low - level fight, but Du Xixi, this brainless woman, insisted on provoking her.
Then don't blame her for fighting back.
"Sister, did you eat too much salt for breakfast?"
Du Xixi was stunned by the question.
"What do you mean?"
Meng Ruozhao looked at her with a half - smile. "Look how idle you are."
After saying that, she quickened her pace to put some distance between them and walked side by side with Yan Qiubai.
When Du Xixi realized what she meant, she gritted her teeth in anger. But since she couldn't do anything to Meng Ruozhao, she could only quicken her pace to catch up. She also tried to use Yan Qiubai as a shield.
"Qiubai, look at Ruozhao. She's become much more sharp - tongued recently."
"No wonder she insists on opening a store and showing herself in public. After dealing with all kinds of people, she's changed."
Meng Ruozhao had also had an unpleasant fight with Yan Qiubai because of the store - opening plan.
After all, it would sound really shabby for the future young mistress of the Yan family to open a clothing store with an area of less than a hundred square meters.