kvmb Chapter 62 That lazy, gold-digging woman, her name is Li Xi
Chapter 62 That lazy, gold-digging woman, her name is Li Xi
Manager Zhang said with a forced smile, "Our store has always had the best reputation, which is why we have so many repeat customers."
Sitting opposite, Xie Zheng was also drawn to Li Xi's words, "Xie Jiaoyue came here for dinner yesterday? And with a man?"
Xie Zheng exclaimed, "Good heavens, this girl has been secretly dating someone behind my back. She's really good at hiding it!"
Xie Jiaoyue is a big star, and Li Xi is a young and beautiful girl, so it's not surprising that she knows a big star.
Therefore, Xie Zheng did not think that Li Xi's words had a hidden meaning.
She continued to probe Li Xi: "Do you know the man she was having dinner with?"
Manager Zhang's heart was in his throat.
It would be best if Miss Li Xi did not know Mr. Zhou.
"I don't know him," Li Xi said.
Manager Zhang breathed a sigh of relief.
It seems that Miss Li Xi was just saying it casually and didn't mean to cause trouble.
I almost misunderstood her.
Xie Jiaoyue nodded, "Then I'll ask her another day."
But Li Xi immediately added, "Although I don't know him, I saw him at the charity banquet last night."
"Coach Gu saw it too. He told me that the gentleman was probably the second son of the Zhou family, the organizers of the charity gala, and his name was something like..."
Li Xi pretended to be thinking seriously.
Perhaps she has a bad memory, because she quickly shook her head and said, "That person's name was hard to remember, I forgot it."
Li Xi wouldn't be foolish enough to publicly expose Xie Jiaoyue's date as Zhou Yaoguang; that would embarrass Xie Zheng.
Upon hearing the name of the second young master of the Zhou family, Xie Zheng tightened her grip on the teacup.
Did Yao Guang come here to eat with Xie Jiaoyue yesterday?
Why didn't he tell me?
It's one thing if Zhou Yaoguang doesn't say anything, but why doesn't Jiaoyue say anything either?
Xie Zheng was the most outstanding actress. Her heart was already in turmoil, but her face remained calm.
She even said with a smile, "Mr. Zhou and Jiaoyue already know each other. Their coming here to eat doesn't necessarily mean they're on a date."
Li Xi nodded, "Yes, yes, that's probably just friends catching up."
Upon hearing this, Xie Zheng felt as if she had been pricked by a needle.
Reminiscing.
What do they have to reminisce about?
They weren't close before, so why would they need to reminisce behind my back?
Why come to such a high-end and expensive restaurant to catch up?
Right there, Xie Zheng's phone screen lit up; it was Xie Jiaoyue replying to her message.
Xie Zheng opened WeChat and saw Xie Jiaoyue's message: "[Are you talking about that lazy, gold-digging woman? Her name is Li Xi.]"
Li Xi?
Xie Zheng silently lifted her eyelids to examine the little girl in front of her.
Li Xi was using serving chopsticks to put some appetizers on Xie Jian's plate, saying, "This jellyfish skin is quite appetizing. I ate it yesterday and even looked up how to make it when I got home."
“But we probably can’t make it taste like this. Xie Jian, you should try it.”
Xie Jian hummed in agreement, obediently picked up her chopsticks and ate the jellyfish skin, saying softly, "It's delicious."
Xie Zheng witnessed this scene, and a big question mark slowly rose in her mind.
...Lazybones?
Is it Li Xi?
If Li Xi is lazy, how did he create "Seven Days of Nightmare"?
Thinking back to what Xie Jiaoyue said, like not going to bed before 3 a.m. and not getting up before noon...
For literary creators, inspiration often strikes in the quiet of the night, and they habitually stay up late to create—that's perfectly normal, isn't it?
Besides...
Li Xi is the author of Yun Ge's comic, a big shot who made tens of millions with just one comic. How could she be a poor, lazy, and useless freeloader?
The bag Li Xi was carrying today was not a big-name luxury bag.
She simply grabbed her canvas bag and headed out!
That canvas bag is also merchandise from "7 Days of Nightmare"; you can get a custom one for only 25 yuan on Taobao!
Is this all? And you call that materialistic?
Xie Zheng did not reply to Xie Jiaoyue's message.
After meeting Li Xi in person, Xie Zheng realized that Xie Jiaoyue's previous words were more or less tinged with personal grudges and prejudices.
Putting down her phone, Xie Zheng suddenly stood up and said to Xie Jian and Li Xi, "You two eat first, I'll go to the ordering area to see if there are any new dishes."
Xie Zheng then said to Manager Zhang, "Manager Zhang, could you please introduce the new menu to me?"
Manager Zhang was already inwardly fuming, and he could only accompany Xie Zheng towards the ordering area.
"Manager Zhang."
With no one around, Xie Zheng went to the window in the corridor, opened it to let in some fresh air, and took out a pack of women's cigarettes from her coat pocket.
The seemingly perfect goddess Xie Zheng doesn't abstain from smoking or drinking in private.
But this is no secret, and her fans know it too, because Xie Zheng publicly admitted to having a smoking habit seven years ago.
After all, it's not illegal for a woman to smoke, and she's not a minor.
Of course, she also often reminds her fans to try not to smoke, because cigarettes are a slow-acting drug that can damage your body and harm the health of those around you.
She smokes because of her heavy workload and high stress levels; it's the only way she can relieve her emotions.
Xie Zheng took a women's cigarette from the cigarette pack and politely asked Manager Zhang, "Would you mind if I had a cigarette?"
Manager Zhang waved his hand, "Ms. Xie, please feel free to do as you please."
Although the restaurant is a non-smoking area, smoking is allowed in this corner.
"Thank you for understanding." Xie Zheng lit a cigarette, took a half puff in silence, and then restrained himself from puffing the rest into the gravel ashtray on top of the trash can.
She stood by the window to let the smoke dissipate, and only after the smell of cigarette smoke on her clothes had mostly dissipated did she say to Manager Zhang, "Was the gentleman who accompanied Xie Jiaoyue to dinner yesterday Zhou Yaoguang?"
The restaurant has CCTV cameras.
Once Xie Zheng insists on checking the surveillance footage, this matter will not be able to be kept secret.
Manager Zhang hesitated for a moment before nodding and saying, "Mr. Zhou did indeed bring Miss Xie over for a meal yesterday."
"They both have a good relationship with Miss Xie, so they must know each other in private. It's not surprising that they came to eat together."
"Miss Xie, please don't take it to heart."
"Of course." Xie Zheng's smile was serene and impeccable. "Jiaoyue is my good friend, and Yaoguang is my fiancé. We often meet in private."
Xie Zheng didn't ask any further questions and let Manager Zhang off the hook.
They're all just employees; she wouldn't make things difficult for Manager Zhang.
Besides, Xie Jiaoyue is a public figure, and Zhou Yaoguang is a man of standing. Even if they really had something going on, they wouldn't be foolish enough to show it in front of Manager Zhang.
Xie Zheng went to the ordering area and added two more dishes, then returned to table number 8, chatting and laughing with the two girls as they ate.
Manager Zhang observed Xie Zheng's performance and actually admired Ms. Xie's mental fortitude.
No wonder she's a celebrity.
Can bear it.
Performance.
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After dinner, Xie Zheng originally wanted to take Li Xi to the hot spring resort to discuss the film adaptation.
However, Li Xi was menstruating and couldn't soak in the hot spring, so Xie Zheng temporarily changed the hot spring program to a foot bath.
She valued privacy and booked a large, private suite. It had a private room for foot massage and a tea room for drinking tea and chatting.
After washing her feet and getting a foot massage, Xie Jian fell asleep on the recliner.
Li Xi and Xie Zheng went to the tea room next door to chat about their joint investment while drinking tea.
By the time we finished talking, the sun was almost setting.
Back in the city, Li Xi first went to the flower and bird market and carefully selected a purple Phalaenopsis orchid with the most unique shape.
Considering that Gu Zhen is a person who values rituals, Li Xi specially placed a lollipop-shaped card in the flowerpot and wrote her message on it.