My whirlwind marriage partner is a wealthy CEO

Chapter 70 Don't Blame Me for Being Impolite

Just then, Zhu Ziqing's phone, which was on the table, suddenly lit up.

Tan Haoyu's name flashed on the screen.

Li Siqi, with her sharp eyes, spotted it and exclaimed excitedly, "Hey, speak of the devil! Quick, answer the call and see what instructions your husband has!"

Zhu Ziqing rolled her eyes at her, but felt inexplicably nervous and reached out to answer the phone.

Before she could speak, Tan Haoyu's voice, slightly reproachful yet concerned, came through: "Zhu Ziqing, it's so late, why aren't you home yet?"

Zhu Ziqing was slightly taken aback, and subconsciously replied, "I'm having hot pot with Siqi right now. We haven't seen each other in a long time, so we chatted for a while. Let's eat together again next time you come back, although I know you don't really like hot pot."

Tan Haoyu on the other end of the phone gave a brief reply: "Okay, I understand."

That was the last thing on the agenda, as if they had no interest in continuing the topic.

Seeing this, Zhu Ziqing could only say, "Then you go ahead and do your work, take care of yourself."

He then hung up the phone.

After hanging up the phone, Zhu Ziqing came to her senses and felt vaguely that something was wrong.

She frowned and pondered to herself: Isn't Tan Haoyu away on a business trip right now? How did he know I wasn't home?

This was strange, but I didn't think about it too much for the time being and started chatting with Li Siqi again.

While enjoying her meal, Li Siqi kept an eye on Zhu Ziqing's expression as she answered the phone.

Zhu Ziqing's eloquent and persuasive demeanor had vanished.

Instead, she was filled with shyness and restraint, and spoke in a soft voice.

She was completely different from how she usually was when discussing business—efficient, articulate, and eloquent.

After Zhu Ziqing hung up the phone, Li Siqi couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, "Oh my, Zhu Ziqing, I've really seen something! Look at how timid you were on the phone just now, I almost didn't recognize you. Usually, when you're discussing business at the company, you're so capable and assertive, how come you became so cautious and timid in front of Tan Haoyu?"

Zhu Ziqing felt a little embarrassed by what she said. She reached up and touched her burning cheeks, reflecting on herself, "I also find it strange. In front of him, I always seem to become more cautious without realizing it, afraid of saying something wrong and upsetting him."

Li Siqi swallowed the food in her mouth, took a sip of water, and speculated in a serious tone: "I think Tan Haoyu might be the one destined for you. Think about it, when a woman meets a man who truly loves her, she will naturally act like a little woman. That's a law."

The two chatted and ate at the same time.

Before we knew it, we had almost finished eating all the food in the pot.

Time slipped away quietly in this lively atmosphere.

By the time I came to my senses, it was already quite late outside.

Zhu Ziqing and Li Siqi then got up, put on their coats, and prepared to leave.

Zhu Ziqing wore an orange-red coat today.

The vibrant colors made her skin appear fair and rosy.

She looked exceptionally radiant and beautiful, as if she were radiating light.

Li Siqi's eyes lit up immediately. She circled around Zhu Ziqing, making continuous exclamations of admiration: "Wow, Zhu Ziqing, you look so good today! This orange-red coat is practically tailor-made for you. Look at your complexion, your aura, it's absolutely stunning! If I were a man, I'd probably be completely captivated by you."

Zhu Ziqing felt a little embarrassed by her praise and smiled as she gently pushed her away: "Alright, alright, stop teasing me. You're just saying nice things to make me happy."

The two chatted and laughed as they walked out of the hot pot restaurant, disappearing into the night.

The night was as still as water, and the city lights were just coming on.

Zhu Ziqing and Li Siqi walked out of the restaurant hand in hand, chatting and laughing.

The warm yellow streetlights cast long, slender shadows of the two people.

The lingering aroma of hot pot still filled the air.

Their mood was as relaxed and pleasant as the night.

"This hot pot was so delicious today! Let's have another one when your boyfriend comes back." Li Siqi said excitedly, her arm affectionately linked with Zhu Ziqing's and swaying it.

Zhu Ziqing smiled gently, about to speak.

"Miss Zhu, Miss Li, please wait!" Suddenly, the road ahead was blocked by a group of people.

Zhu Ziqing looked up and saw that the leader was Wan Gangqiang.

His face was gloomy, and behind him followed several burly men with fierce faces, like an impenetrable wall of people.

Li Siqi subconsciously moved closer to Zhu Ziqing, her eyes filled with surprise and worry.

She leaned close to Zhu Ziqing's ear and whispered, "Oh no, could it be that Wan Qingsha guy who's behind this? I hope your past with him doesn't cause any more trouble."

Zhu Ziqing simply raised the corners of her mouth slightly, gave Li Siqi a reassuring smile, and said softly, "Don't be afraid, I'm here, it'll be alright."

His calm demeanor made it seem as if the scene before him was nothing more than a small farce.

Wan Gangqiang took a step forward and bowed slightly.

With a half-smile on his face, he said, "Miss Zhu, it's been a long time. My young master, Wan Qingsha, heard that you were here and specially instructed me to invite you and this young lady to have a few drinks and catch up."

Zhu Ziqing's smile vanished instantly, her eyes turned cold, and she politely but firmly refused, "Wan Gangqiang, go back and tell Wan Qingsha that I have nothing to do with him anymore, and don't bother me and my friends anymore."

Wan Gangqiang's face darkened, and a ruthless glint flashed in his eyes.

He pulled a dagger from his waist, pressed it against his wrist, and said coldly, "Miss Zhu, if you don't go today, I'll have no choice but to harm myself to atone for my sins. I dare not disobey the young master's orders."

"Wan Qingsha! It's that bastard again!"

Li Siqi instantly exploded like a powder keg, shouting emotionally, "Weren't the bastard things he did back then enough? Now he's bothering Zhu Ziqing again, he's really shameless!"

Zhu Ziqing quickly reached out and grabbed Li Siqi, gently patting her back and soothingly whispering, "Siqi, don't be impulsive, calm down first, let's think of a solution."

Li Siqi stared wide-eyed at Zhu Ziqing with a face full of confusion: "How can you still be so calm? He's bullying us like this!"

Wan Gangqiang pushed the dagger forward a little more, cutting his skin, and a trickle of blood seeped out.

He gritted his teeth and said, "Miss Zhu, I'll say it again, you have to come with me tonight, or don't blame me for being impolite."

Zhu Ziqing took a deep breath, but her face remained calm.

She looked at Wan Gangqiang, softened her tone, and spoke as if she were having a heart-to-heart talk with an old friend: "Gangqiang, we've known each other for a long time, why make such a fuss? Put down the knife first, and let's talk things out."

As he spoke, he secretly gave Li Siqi a wink.