Chapter 840: Chapter 840: It’s Probably Just a Gut Feeling
"However, don’t misunderstand me," Zhao Guqing continued, "I’m not the type to be swayed just by seeing a pretty girl."
Ye Ning seemed a bit nervous and shyly lowered her head.
This pretentious demeanor made Zhao Guqing feel nauseated.
Normally, when he played around outside, it was always consensual.
The girls were very proactive, both parties eager and fervent, making it all the more exciting.
Ye Ning clearly wasn’t the demure type either.
Moreover, he had investigated Ye Ning before.
He knew exactly what she was like.
Now Ye Ning was trying to feign shyness with him.
It was utterly uninteresting.
It would be better if she came out and showed her true colors right away.
Be straightforward with him, and take a passionate trip together.
That would be better than this nauseating act.
"So, to be honored with your drink is quite a privilege." Ye Ning appeared demure and ladylike.
Unfortunately, Zhao Guqing had seen enough of the truly refined ladies.
And what he had seen were ones who were authentically sophisticated.
Not like Ye Ning, someone trying to emulate halfway.
Zhao Guqing took out a business card and handed it to Ye Ning.
"Zhao Guqing." Zhao Guqing smiled faintly, "Let’s be friends."
Ye Ning accepted the business card, barely having a chance to look at it before pulling out her own card to give to Zhao Guqing, "Ye Ning."
Zhao Guqing took Ye Ning’s proffered card, glancing at it casually.
Ye Ning then looked down at the card Zhao Guqing had given her.
Although she had just heard his name, she hadn’t noticed.
Despite the many similarities between Zhao Guqing’s name and Zhao Gushen’s.
Ye Ning still didn’t associate him with Zhao Gushen.
Now, seeing the business card.
Vice President of Changping Group’s West Capital Company, Zhao Guqing.
Ye Ning looked sharply at Zhao Guqing, surprised, "Changping Group?"
The name Zhao Guqing together with Changping Group.
Ye Ning’s lips moved, "You and Zhao Gushen are..."
Zhao Guqing lowered his gaze, hiding the resentment in his eyes.
It was always like this.
The world always knew Zhao Gushen first.
Seeing his name, seeing his business card.
The first reaction, just like Ye Ning’s, was always to think of Zhao Gushen.
To ask if he was related to Zhao Gushen.
He always had to say he was Zhao Gushen’s brother.
But every time he had to say it, Zhao Guqing felt incredibly humiliated.
Why did everyone always think of Zhao Gushen first?
Why did he have to say he was Zhao Gushen’s brother before people understood?
He didn’t want to say he was Zhao Gushen’s brother anymore.
He wanted to make a name for himself.
He wanted people’s first reaction not to be to ask if he was related to Zhao Gushen.
But to know him, Zhao Guqing, straight away.
That’s why he wanted to compete for the Family Head position.
To grab hold of the Zhao Family and make a name for himself.
From then on, when people saw him.
They wouldn’t ask what his relationship with Zhao Gushen was.
Instead, they’d recognize him as Zhao Guqing instantly.
And ultimately.
It would come to this: when they saw Zhao Gushen, they’d ask him what his relationship with Zhao Guqing was.
The people in the Zhao Family would be whose who of Zhao Guqing’s, not Zhao Gushen’s.
Burying this thought deep inside, Zhao Guqing suppressed his anger and pretended to be surprised, asking, "Do you know Zhao Gushen?"
Ye Ning pulled a bitter smile, saying, "Though I wouldn’t dare climb too high, Zhao Gushen is indeed my brother-in-law."
"But ever since my sister married him, she disowned us, rushing to cut ties and eager to sever relations with us." Ye Ning said, "So if you hadn’t brought it up, I wouldn’t have mentioned it."
Showing she had no intention of using Zhao Gushen’s name to her advantage.
Zhao Guqing feigned surprise, "I didn’t expect there to be such a connection."
Zhao Guqing then smiled, "Zhao Gushen is indeed my brother. So, your sister must be Ye Fei, my sister-in-law."
This time, Ye Ning’s shock was genuine.
She hadn’t expected to meet Zhao Gushen’s brother on a trip to the bar.
Look at these names, Zhao Gushen, Zhao Guqing.
Just one character different; it showed how close their relationship was.
Not some distant relatives from the Zhao family.
However, Ye Ning cautiously asked, "Zhao Gushen is an only child; are you his cousin?"
"That’s right," Zhao Guqing said, holding back his anger, "My grandfather and my elder brother..."
Zhao Guqing paused, explaining, "That is, Zhao Gushen. My grandfather and my elder brother’s grandfather were siblings."
"My father and my elder brother’s father, my uncle, are cousins, making me and my elder brother cousins too," Zhao Guqing explained.
Ye Ning was genuinely excited now, her emotions stirring wildly.
She had long felt resentful, wondering why Ye Fei could meet Zhao Gushen while she, clearly superior to Ye Fei, couldn’t meet someone similar to Zhao Gushen.
Even Liu Sixu dared to look down on her.
But now, she knew Zhao Guqing!
Ye Ning felt that she must indeed be a shining star wherever she went.
She was so outstanding, so much better than Ye Fei; naturally, she’d be favored by Zhao Guqing.
See, now Zhao Guqing had come!
"Who would have thought we’d have such a connection?" Zhao Guqing smiled warmly, "No wonder I felt an affinity the moment I saw you."
Ye Ning seized the chance, "Why don’t we add each other on WeChat?"
Zhao Guqing had originally intended to hook up with Ye Ning.
So, naturally, he had no reason to refuse her proposal.
He readily agreed and added Ye Ning on WeChat.
"If you need anything in B City, feel free to ask me." Zhao Guqing said, moving slightly closer to Ye Ning.
"If Ye Fei doesn’t help you, I will." Zhao Guqing said.
Ye Ning looked touched, "Young Master Qing, thank you."
"Ye Fei disowned her family; I was heartbroken initially. I thought if she’s disowning us, then let her be. I’ll focus on expanding my career in B City, not relying on her, as I can succeed on my own."
"I never imagined that while my own sister wouldn’t recognize me, you would instead..." Ye Ning said.
Zhao Guqing suddenly raised a hand, his long fingers pressing against Ye Ning’s lips.
"Don’t be sad anymore." Zhao Guqing said gently.
Ye Ning blushed at Zhao Guqing’s sudden closeness, her heart racing.
"Young Master Qing, why... why are you so good to me?" Ye Ning asked in confusion, "This is our first meeting."
Zhao Guqing’s finger gently rubbed Ye Ning’s lips twice before slowly letting go.
His other arm rested on the sofa back, as if enveloping Ye Ning.
"I can’t quite explain it; perhaps it’s just destiny," Zhao Guqing smiled, feigning deep affection.
"But you’ve met Ye Fei. Did she say anything bad about her family?" Ye Ning asked again.
She was eager to develop something with Zhao Guqing.
But first, she needed to clarify the situation.
"Today is the first time I’ve met her as well," Zhao Guqing said.
