Lily and Zhou Jingren’s conversation with Jun Liang concluded in less than two hours. After all, Zhou Jingren’s question about revenge was a very easy one. Lily was already giving the man a chance to retaliate against the person who made him suffer. Is there really a reason why he should decline her offer?
The day ended with Lily and Zhou Jingren going back to Sky City to rest.
The day of the move arrived.
While Lily and Zhou Jingren were not raised in an environment that believed in all the things that most Chinese believe, Zhou Jingren’s parents are different. Zhou Wu Ye and Zhou Dae Un believed in some traditional things to bring prosperity into the house.
Lily and Zhou Jingren figured that following such things would not really make them lose anything. Moreover, this will serve as a small gathering for a few of their friends too.
The first thing that they did was roll a pineapple around the house as they recite phrases that will bring them good luck. Next is everyone who entered the house, should carry at least one of the auspicious fruits. Oranges, pomegranates, apples, and peaches for prosperity, opportunity, safety, and good health.
After coming inside the mansion, someone immediately boiled water as they started giving red packets to everyone who attended the gathering. Next is the opening of windows and doors and lastly is leaving the tap and stove open and running for at least three minutes.
To be honest, Lily does not understand the reasoning behind these customs, yet she is extremely happy that she actually does not mind it. This house will be her new home with Zhou Jingren and having people celebrate this news with them made her feel excited and happy.
The house moving ended with a small banquet with everyone who joined them.
“Are you sure that we will still attend the party?” Zhou Jingren asked as he furrowed his brows. He looked at Lily who was changing into a knee-length pink pastel dress with spiral sequined embroidery. Her dress seemed to sparkle under the soft lighting in their room. “Aren’t you tired?” he asked.
“I am good,” Lily smiled in response as she wore a ballerina pump with the same Swarovski embroidery that would glitter under any type of lighting. “How do I look?” she stared at her reflection before she turned around to look at her husband.
“Gorgeous.” He answered. Lily’s smile immediately eased the worry in his heart. “Since you really wanted to go… then… alright.” He said before he held her hand and pulled her gently towards him.
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“My grandfather will surely like you,” Yu Jing grinned as he eyed Qiao Qiao’s red long gown. “I am sure you are the prettiest woman at the party tonight.”
“Don’t you think this will take the attention away from your grandfather?” The invitation clearly says that it was a cocktail party. Is it really alright for her to wear an extravagant gown? Qiao Qiao is only worried that this will make the old man furious instead of happy.
“Stop worrying about it. I am sure he will like it. Also, turn off your phone. He doesn’t like it when something will interrupt his speech. My grandfather is a very traditional man. So you better act with class and elegance.” Yu Jing said.
“Oh… alright.” Qiao Qiao nodded as she sighed inwardly. “Are we going to arrive on time?” she asked.
“Hmmm… we will arrive on time. Also… I already told the butler that we will go to the back of the house directly. The party will be in front of the mansion. I want us to walk from inside of the mansion so people could see you once we walked down the stairs.” He said, excitedly. “It will be fun.”
“Jing… I don’t really think that is a good idea.” She eyed Yu Jing’s excited face. It was pretty obvious that he wanted to show off. However, all his plans would take away the attention of the crowd from the old man. Is that really a very good decision?
This was not an engagement but the old man’s birthday! What if it will only earn the ire of the Patriarch instead?
“I understand your concern. It is normal to be nervous. ” Yu Jing held her hand. “But trust me. I know my grandfather.” Qiao Qiao could only nod her head as she turned off her phone.
Of course, she was unaware that turning off her phone would be a fatal mistake at this time.
While Qiao Qiao and Yu Jing were on their way to the party, Cindy and Manager Hao were also on their way to a press conference. Yu Jing threatened them and told them to help clean out Qiao Qiao’s name by posting a statement on her social media. So they decided to retaliate.
Why post it on social media when she can always have a press conference? Manager Hao knew that CEO Yu must have been scheming against them. Manager Hao only wanted to close all the opportunities that CEO Yu could use against them.
“Sister… are you sure that we are going to breach the contract?” Cindy bit her lips as she watched her sister. “Can we even afford to pay that amount?”
“Of course we can.” Manager Hao had a few savings. True it will exhaust her bank account but she knew that this is the only thing that she could do to save her sister. Moreover, Cindy paid more than half of the fee so they could pay for the early termination of the contract. “Plus… this is not the end of your career. We can still earn some money in the next few months.” She smiled at her sister.
Cindy nodded before she let out a sigh. Tonight, they will expose everything that CEO Yu made them do. She would tell everyone about the endorsements and the favoritism that the latter showed to Qiao Qiao. True, some of it might not be facts. But… with Lily’s backing… does she really need to fear about this anymore?
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