Chapter 69 of 100

Chapter 69

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Update Time: April 3, 2013

Zhang Yang didn't know what had happened after he left. Thinking about how He Linlin had acted like a little chili pepper, he shook his head helplessly. Young people these days really act on their whims, without considering the consequences or weighing the pros and cons. Just like when the deal was called off, the one who would clearly suffer the most would be Hong Yaqin! Not even considering such a simple truth, she just blurted out whatever came to mind. He really didn't know how to evaluate her.

Zhang Yang believed that with Hong Yaqin's maturity and wisdom, she wouldn't make such a decision.

Speaking of which, the few young girls he had met in the capital all had this kind of reckless temperament. Yang Yi was the same; for some inexplicable reason, she had caused him trouble a few times. If it weren't for the last time when she was really scared, who knows how long she would have continued to纠缠 him.

It seems I'm not suited to deal with young girls, Zhang Yang thought to himself sarcastically.

Whether it was Wang Yue, Hong Yaqin, or the nanny Pan Hui he had hired, they all seemed to be older than him. Could it be that he liked older women? While lost in thought, Zhang Yang drove his car and soon arrived at the entrance of the residential complex.

At this moment, Zhang Yang heard the honking of a car behind him. Looking in the rearview mirror, he saw a red Audi parked behind him, and a woman got out and walked over. Zhang Yang shook his head; she had come really quickly. He had hoped to use this opportunity to cool things down with Hong Yaqin, but it seemed that wasn't possible now.

Zhang Yang rolled down the window and, as calm as ever, said, "Miss Hong, is there something you need? Our deal is over."

Hong Yaqin was prepared for Zhang Yang's coldness and said, "Mr. Zhang, can we talk somewhere else? It's not good to block the road here."

Zhang Yang thought for a moment and said, "Then let's go to my place."

Hong Yaqin hesitated for a moment, noticing Zhang Yang's expressionless face. She sighed inwardly; who was she to ask for help? It was broad daylight, so Zhang Yang probably wouldn't do anything dangerous.

"Alright, I'll park the car first," Hong Yaqin said.

Zhang Yang nodded. After a while, Hong Yaqin got into Zhang Yang's car, and they drove into the residential complex.

"Mr. Zhang, I apologize for what happened just now," Hong Yaqin said.

Zhang Yang remained expressionless and said, "We'll talk about it at home. I'm a bit hungry after a long day."

His words were casual, but they had a deeper meaning. Thinking about their deal, which involved cooking for Zhang Yang, Hong Yaqin's face turned red as if she were blushing.

After getting out of the car, the two walked forward at a leisurely pace. Hong Yaqin changed the subject and said, "The environment in this residential complex is nice. I looked at it before. Did you buy a house here, Mr. Zhang?"

"I rented it. I want to buy a house, but I haven't decided where yet," Zhang Yang said.

"If you want to buy a house, I can help you contact someone. I have a friend in real estate," Hong Yaqin said casually.

Zhang Yang stopped in his tracks and looked at Hong Yaqin seriously.

Hong Yaqin was taken aback, remembering the conflict they had yesterday because she had meddled too much. She quickly said, "I'm not interfering with your affairs; I just want to help you."

After saying that, Hong Yaqin sighed inwardly. Oh no, I must have offended him again. She didn't understand why she was acting this way. She wasn't usually a very warm-hearted person. Apart from her relatives and close friends, she had never actively helped anyone. Why was she different with Zhang Yang?

Actually, Hong Yaqin hadn't changed. She had developed a liking for Zhang Yang and wanted to help him as a boyfriend. This is why many fake relationships end up becoming real. When you take on a role, your attitude towards the person naturally changes. In psychology, this is known as the effect of psychological suggestion.

If another man had pretended to be her boyfriend, Hong Yaqin would have acted the same way. She just didn't know it and hadn't tried it, so she thought she was treating Zhang Yang differently.

"Thank you," Zhang Yang said after a moment of silence.

Hong Yaqin looked at Zhang Yang in surprise, not expecting him to say thank you. She felt a bit flattered.

Zhang Yang's silence wasn't because of anything else but because of Hong Yaqin's background. Indeed, different social classes and different circles of people. Look at the people he dealt with: waitresses at small restaurants, ticket sellers on buses, and salespeople at phone stores. Now look at the people Hong Yaqin dealt with: when he mentioned gambling on jade, she could provide the phone number of the general manager of Lido Jade Company. When he mentioned buying a house, she had a friend in real estate.

These weren't things that could be measured by money alone. They clearly showed the depth of Hong Yaqin's network. Even Liang Fatso could contact the upper management of Lido Jade Company and maybe get their phone number, but could Liang Fatso introduce him to them? No, because Liang Fatso's status wasn't high enough. Business connections and personal networks like Hong Yaqin's were completely different.

Knowing this, Zhang Yang was even more certain that his decision was right. He couldn't afford to miss out on this opportunity with Hong Yaqin, which could save him ten or even twenty years of time.

When they entered the house, Hong Yaqin was surprised to find the floor very clean and the room exceptionally tidy, not like a place where a man lived.

Before she could say anything, she heard Zhang Yang call out, "Pan Hui, Pan Hui."

Pan Hui, wearing a nightgown, hurried out of the room. Seeing Zhang Yang, she said apologetically, "Boss, I didn't have anything to do, so I took a nap."

"Alright, bring us two cups of coffee. I have a friend here," Zhang Yang said.

Only then did Pan Hui notice the beautiful girl behind Zhang Yang. She smiled at Hong Yaqin and then went to the kitchen to make coffee.

Hong Yaqin felt a bit uncomfortable. She hadn't expected to find such a beautiful woman in Zhang Yang's home. Although Pan Hui wasn't tall, she had a curvaceous figure. Even in a nightgown, her prominent chest was visible. Her sleepy eyes and lazy demeanor were very alluring.

"Miss Hong, please sit down. Don't be so formal," Zhang Yang said.

Hong Yaqin bit her lip and sat down, glancing at the kitchen a couple of times. "Is this your girlfriend?" she asked.

"No, she's my new nanny. I told you, I came to the capital to develop my career and don't have that in mind for now," Zhang Yang said.

Hearing this, Hong Yaqin's mood improved.

"By the way, Mr. Zhang, I need to apologize to you. Linlin is just a young girl and doesn't know much. If she said anything to offend you, I apologize on her behalf," Hong Yaqin said.

"Miss Hong, there's no need to be so formal. I didn't take her words to heart. However, I do think our deal can be over. I've helped you deal with your parents, and there won't be any more trouble for now. In the future, when the time is right, you can say that we broke up due to differences in age and personality. That will bring this matter to a perfect end," Zhang Yang said.

Hong Yaqin smiled bitterly. If it were that simple, she wouldn't have come to Zhang Yang.

Since their last meeting, Hong Yaqin's parents had been calling almost every day to ask about their progress and Zhang Yang's work situation. If it weren't for Zhang Yang's entrepreneurial plans, the two elders would have tried to arrange a job for him. Bringing Zhang Yang home had dispelled her parents' matchmaking plans, but it had also led them to start pressuring her to get married. Hong Yaqin had been worried sick these past few days, with no one to confide in.

Pan Hui came out with two cups of coffee and placed them on the table. Seeing the two of them in silence, she asked tentatively, "Boss, should I go buy some groceries?"

Zhang Yang frowned and said, "Didn't we just buy groceries this morning? What else do you need?"

Seeing Pan Hui's evasive eyes, Zhang Yang immediately understood. He scolded, "What are you thinking all day? This is my friend. Go back to your room if you have nothing to do."

Pan Hui pouted and turned back to her room, thinking to herself, "What a pretender. A sexy woman came yesterday, and now a short-haired beauty. You're the one with dirty thoughts, not me."

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