A Crazy Love Proposal
Chapter 173 - 173 95 The Black Pearl Necklace I Salvaged

Chapter 173: Chapter 95: The Black Pearl Necklace I Salvaged Myself_2 Chapter 173: Chapter 95: The Black Pearl Necklace I Salvaged Myself_2 Zhao Qin received the tea cup, and although she was smiling, she was full of doubts in her heart.

Zhou Fei was probably trying to ingratiate herself with Hong Sheng because she wanted to get closer to him. But since Hong Sheng had already found himself a girlfriend, Zhou Fei probably had no chance anymore.

The affairs of Hong Sheng were now something she could not control; the entire Wen Family was depending on Hong Sheng to make decisions.

In a friendly manner, Zhao Qin asked, “What have you been busy with at the bank these recent days?”

Zhou Fei’s slender eyes smiled as she replied, “Chairman Wen is preparing to make an acquisition, and we are getting ready to proceed with the purchase.”

Zhao Qin also smiled as she probed, “You’re so often with Hong Sheng, have you met his girlfriend?”

Unexpectedly, Zhou Fei did not show surprise at the mention of ‘girlfriend’, but instead focused on another term:

“Hong Sheng?”

Zhao Qin, realizing she probably didn’t know Wen Yangzhi’s nickname, explained gently with a smile, “It’s Yangzhi’s nickname. We all call him Hong Sheng. He was born the year Hong Kong was returned. I’m from Hong Kong myself, and we named him right after his birth, even before the name Yangzhi was chosen.”

Upon hearing this, Zhou Fei gained a deeper understanding of Wen Yangzhi, realizing that his close ones called him Hong Sheng.

But Zhou Fei sensed something was amiss, “Chairman Wen’s girlfriend… You haven’t met her?”

How could she have not met her? The sister of a family friend of Chairman Wen should be well known to Aunt Zhao. If the two families were keen on their relationship, how could Aunt Zhao not know about it?

Seeing Zhou Fei wasn’t upset, Zhao Qin was relieved. This child was truly magnanimous, able to let go as easily as she could hold on, and she teased naturally, “I haven’t met her yet, he doesn’t bring her home.”

Zhou Fei’s smiling face stiffened slightly, and Zhao Qin still didn’t catch on:

“Xiaofei, you’ll have to support each other in your work with Hong Sheng. Aunt Zhao trusts you very much.”

Zhao Qin took her hand, comforting her with intent, “Hong Sheng is always busy with the bank’s official business. You probably spend more time with him than he does with his girlfriend. The bond between comrades-in-arms often lasts longer than fleeting romance.”

Zhou Fei’s heart surged, but she chose not to show it.

If that girl wasn’t a candidate for an arranged marriage, then Wen Yangzhi wouldn’t have to marry her.

The sister of a family friend wasn’t necessarily someone who had to marry to maintain relations.

She was so foolish, assuming that a family friend meant a likely arranged marriage partner.

Pretending to remember something, Zhou Fei played along, “Speaking of which, when I went to Chairman Wen’s house for business recently, I saw a young girl. She was very beautiful. Is she Chairman Wen’s girlfriend?”

Zhao Qin, aware of her misunderstanding, chuckled, “That’s my adopted daughter Yuwan, not Hong Sheng’s girlfriend. I had her stay with Hong Sheng for the past few days to draw the recent joint advertisement for the bank. You’ve seen the advertisement, I believe; it was drawn by Yuwan.”

“Oh, it seems I was mistaken,” Zhou Fei laughed lightly, inwardly shocked, “Considering Yuwan Miss has been raised under your wing, she shares your style and demeanor. I was amazed when I first saw her.”

Yun Yuwan had inherited Lou Wanyi’s beauty, and despite some past friction between Lou Wanyi and Zhao Qin, it was unexpected that after her death, her daughter would bring face to Zhao Qin, who couldn’t stop smiling:

“She’s actually more like a ward entrusted to my care by a friend. She came to me when she was very young, and I’ve tried my best to educate her.”

Zhou Fei suddenly realized why, when she first asked Wen Yangzhi, he instinctively referred to her as his sister rather than girlfriend.

If he chose not to tell Aunt Zhao, then it must be that Zhao Qin wouldn’t approve of them being together.

Zhou Fei subtly gripped the handle of the teapot, but her face maintained a demure, friendly smile, “I’ve never heard Chairman Wen mention having a sister before.”

Zhao Qin did not shy away, “Indeed, I seldom mention it. There are more people unaware of it than those who know.”

Of course, Zhao Qin had always deliberately avoided mentioning her adopted daughter and didn’t introduce Yun Yuwan openly as her daughter.

Lou Wanyi’s daughter, how could she be fit to be Wen Bank’s heiress?

Yangzhi was an only son, and she had worked hard to climb to her current position; how could she let Lou Wanyi’s daughter sit on an equal footing with her son?

Only this year when arranging the marriage did Zhao Qin bring Yun Yuwan to a Jiang Family ball, but before it even started, Wen Yangzhi called her upstairs, forbidding Yun Yuwan from going down.

As such, only a few very close families and some with shared business interests were aware of Yun Yuwan’s existence.

After all, when the Wen Family hosted dinners at home, Yun Yuwan, who was still a high schooler, had made an appearance.

But to say that the entire circle knew of Yun Yuwan, that wasn’t true.

Until now, most people still thought Wen Family only had the one child, Wen Yangzhi.

Yun Yuwan was discreet enough; she had stayed abroad for years, rarely returning, thus avoiding the awkwardness of any introductions.

After all, she couldn’t really be considered an adopted daughter, as the Wen Family had never completed any formal adoption procedures, but had simply decided to care for her until she was of age.

Zhou Fei playfully responded with a laugh, “I see, Chairman Wen also never mentioned to me that he had a sister. I misunderstood when I saw Miss Yuwan at Chairman Wen’s house.”

“Your misunderstanding is understandable. After all, seeing her would certainly lead one to wonder,” Zhao Qin said, thinking of Yun Yuwan as an absent-minded child and feeling concerned.

If only she was as clever, seeming like a couple with a good relationship would be great, but for now, Yun Yuwan and Yangzhi were at odds.

This morning was an example: one went early to work, and the other… Zhao Qin specifically went to knock on the room only to find it empty, probably also not wanting to stay at home, having left early.

Zhou Fei appeared contemplative, her movements in frothing the tea slowing slightly.

Zhao Qin pondered taking Yun Yuwan to an afternoon gathering to get acquainted, after all, there was a good chance of development with Jiang Yingyu, which meant this arranged marriage was in place.

Yun Yuwan’s status could then be openly acknowledged, letting everyone know that Yangzhi had a sister.

Marriage alliances are more binding than any business engagement, intertwining two capitals conspicuously.

Even if Yun Yuwan was somehow unwilling to come forward, as the wife of Jiang Yingyu, she would eventually be presentable.