19: Zhu Xinyao

Zhu Xinyao

“Heh heh, look at you, you’re unemployed, so why hide it?”

Zhang Wei looked smug.

“Qin Shou, how about this, we’re all classmates. If you sincerely call me ‘brother wei’ and beg me, maybe I’ll be in a good mood and arrange a job for you.”

Of course, Zhang Wei couldn't possibly arrange a good job for Qin Shou; he just wanted to show off in front of him and make a spectacle of himself.

Qin Shou smiled faintly, muttering to himself, “Damn, there’s even a request like that!”

“Exactly, Qin Shou, brother wei’s family business is so big, he could arrange a good position for you with just a flick of his finger. Go beg brother wei properly, and maybe your job situation will be settled!”

Zhang Hui, beside him, also seized the opportunity to flatter him, her tone so fawning it gave one goosebumps.

However, Qin Shou still didn’t want to give Zhang Wei any face. He glanced at Zhang Wei indifferently and said calmly, “I appreciate the thought, but I’m not looking for a job. I plan to start a small business.”

“Oh ho! Thinking of starting a business? That’s a good idea! But brother, starting a business requires capital. Are you well-off? Do you want me to lend you some for turnover?”

Seeing that Qin Shou was impervious to both soft and hard tactics, Zhang Wei felt a bit annoyed, and his expression darkened slightly. However, he still forced a smile and asked hypocritically, hoping Qin Shou would ask for money so he could humiliate him.

“No need, it’s a small business, doesn’t require much money.”

Qin Shou thought, *I came here today to make money, and I’ll have capital soon. Why are you so eager to give me money? Don’t worry, I’ll get money from you pretentious guys later.*

“What kind of money can a small business make? If you ask me, a man should aim for big business.”

Zhang Wei spoke in an old-fashioned tone, striking a pose as if he were guiding the world.

“brother wei is right, brother wei, I toast to you.”

Le Xiang saw how hard Zhang Hui was flattering and, fearing his status as “chief flatterer” would be snatched away, quickly stood up, raised his glass, and applauded repeatedly.

“brother wei, the Zuiyue Tower isn’t cheap! It must have cost a lot to book this entire floor, right?”

No sooner had Le Xiang finished flattering than Zhou Chong impatiently jumped in to “steal the show.”

“Haha, it’s nothing, not worth mentioning! To be honest, my family also has shares in this Zuiyue Tower, so it’s considered our own property. Today, everyone can eat and drink as they please, no need to be polite. Just treat it like eating at home, no need to spend a single cent.”

Zhang Wei waved his hand grandly, feigning an air of generosity. This flattery made him feel comfortable and pleased.

“By the way, brother wei, you are so outstanding, successful in your career, and your family business is so large—you’re simply a paragon of young talent! How is it that you still haven’t found a girlfriend?”

Le Xiang, seeing that his chance to flatter had been stolen, felt a little unwilling. He immediately had an idea and quickly changed the topic, drawing everyone’s attention to Zhang Wei’s romantic life.

It is well known that so-called class reunions, besides providing a stage for show-offs, have another very important purpose: to offer former lovers a chance to “rekindle old flames.” They get an opportunity to relive old dreams, have a “post-graduation fling,” and fulfill their past regrets.

Zhang Wei went to such great lengths to organize this class reunion, and it naturally wasn't without purpose. Besides showing off, a major reason was Zhu Xinyao.

It must be said, Zhu Xinyao, as the campus beauty, was indeed a rare enchantress. Now that she was married, besides being beautiful, she exuded a more mature charm, truly alluring.

As a Second-generation rich, Zhang Wei naturally couldn't marry a divorced woman, but that didn't stop him from lusting after Zhu Xinyao’s body!

Especially now, after marriage, Zhu Xinyao’s chest was fuller, and her rear was curvier. Dressed in a tight red dress, she was even more suggestive than she had been years ago.

His elaborate efforts, spending so much money and meticulously planning this class reunion, were primarily aimed at making something happen with Zhu Xinyao.

During college, he had also fiercely pursued Zhu Xinyao, practically “licking” with great enthusiasm, spending countless hours and money on her. Although he had briefly been “promoted” for a while, it ultimately stopped at kissing, and he never had the chance to hit a “home run.”

This matter had bothered him for years. Of all the women Zhang Wei had set his sights on, Zhu Xinyao was the only one he hadn't managed to get into bed. Now, learning that Zhu Xinyao was divorced and single again, the dormant desire in his heart naturally reignited.

“Heh heh, as for matters of the heart, I haven’t not considered it, but there’s always someone in my heart I can’t let go of!”

As Zhang Wei spoke, he intentionally or unintentionally glanced at Zhu Xinyao, who was sitting not far away. The admiration and hints in his eyes couldn't have been more obvious. But what he never expected was that Zhu Xinyao’s beautiful eyes were entirely focused on Qin Shou at this moment, as if Qin Shou had some magnet attracting her. She didn’t even bother to look at Zhang Wei, treating him as if he were invisible.

After Qin Shou’s rebirth, his mindset underwent a drastic change. His entire being exuded a calm and reserved aura from the inside out. Coupled with the various bonuses from his system skills, his charm greatly increased. He simply sat there quietly, calmly eating the food on the table, occasionally sipping the wine in his glass, silently watching the group of show-offs perform with great effort. Yet, he possessed a detached demeanor, as if he were an outsider, out of place with the surroundingnoise. This calm and composed temperament, on the contrary, was even more attractive, causing Zhu Xinyao, who had barely given him a glance back then, and several other pretty girls in the class, to frequently turn their heads and secretly observe him.

Zhang Wei saw all of this and was seething with hatred for Qin Shou.

“Qin Shou! Why are you just eating? We haven’t seen each other for so many years, aren’t you going to talk to me?”

Just then, a sweet voice came over. Qin Shou looked up at the sound and found that the speaker was none other than Zhu Xinyao.

Qin Shou was stunned, never expecting that Zhu Xinyao, who had always ignored him back then, would actually initiate a conversation with him. However, the current Qin Shou was no longer the young man who would eagerly become a simp just because a goddess flirted with him. Now, his heart was like a rock, resolute.

Moreover, for Zhu Xinyao, who had hurt him the most, although he had already become indifferent to those past events after his rebirth, Qin Shou had an instinctive aversion to women who played hard to get and liked everyone to revolve around her. In Qin Shou’s eyes, Zhu Xinyao was not much better than Pan Lian.

Qin Shou merely smiled faintly and said indifferently, “We haven’t seen each other for so many years, we’re not familiar with each other, so I don’t know what there is to talk about.”

“You! You weren’t like this back then!”

Zhu Xinyao, hearing Qin Shou’s cold response, immediately felt a bit embarrassed and annoyed. She was extremely confident in her charm. She deliberately pouted, putting on a coquettish display, trying to evoke Qin Shou’s past memories. She clearly remembered how Qin Shou had been obedient and compliant to her every word, practically coming when called and leaving when waved away. She was confident that even after all these years, her charm had not diminished in the slightest, and she didn’t believe Qin Shou would truly be indifferent to her.