Chapter 70 of 100

Chapter 70

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Update Time: April 3, 2013

Seeing Pan Hui misunderstand their relationship, Hong Yaqin blushed, which also broke the previously silent atmosphere. Hong Yaqin said, "We've met a few times, so we're not strangers. Calling each other 'Mr.' and 'Miss' seems too distant."

"I also feel a bit awkward. Should I call you Yaqin?" Zhang Yang asked.

Hong Yaqin nodded and said, "Zhang Yang, since you admit we're not strangers, can we be considered friends? If we're friends, isn't it natural to help each other?"

Zhang Yang smiled, a rare occurrence. Indeed, no one is simple. Seeing him firmly reject the deal, she changed her approach. However, this suggestion aligned with Zhang Yang's intentions.

"Since you put it that way, what can I say! But isn't everything over already?" Zhang Yang said, feigning helplessness.

Hong Yaqin said with a headache, "It's not over, but just the beginning. You don't know my parents' current situation. In the future, I'll still need your help."

"Alright, since you say we're friends, I'll help you," Zhang Yang said readily.

Hong Yaqin smiled smugly. She suddenly felt that He Linlin was sometimes right; a woman's coquettishness and pitiful act were the most effective weapons against men.

"As friends, we should help each other. You agreed to help me, so I should help you too. Zhang Yang, you want to gamble on stones and do jewelry business. As a friend, I can't help much, but I can introduce you to two friends. You can't refuse, right? I know you're strong-willed and want to rely on your own strength, but more friends mean more opportunities. Knowing more people won't hurt you," Hong Yaqin said.

Zhang Yang felt a bit guilty. It was his goal, something he had been eagerly awaiting, yet it made it seem like Hong Yaqin was begging him.

"Yaqin, thank you," Zhang Yang said sincerely.

Feeling Zhang Yang's sincerity, Hong Yaqin smiled happily and said, "I haven't congratulated you yet on winning the jade."

Zhang Yang modestly replied, "Just lucky."

"It's not just luck. My friend called me and said your judgment was very accurate. When you cut the stone, the lines were perfect. He even asked me to introduce you to him. I told him it was your first time gambling on stones, and he didn't believe it," Hong Yaqin said.

Zhang Yang raised an eyebrow. It seemed Wang Li and Hong Yaqin had a special relationship, personally inquiring about his affairs.

"Is the friend you want to introduce me to him?" Zhang Yang asked.

Hong Yaqin said, "Yes, one is Wang Li, and the other is the manager of Jin Yu Ge. I think if you're doing jade business, you need a sales channel. Jin Yu Ge may not be well-known, but they are the largest jewelry retailer in the country. About 40-50% of high-end consumers are their clients. And she's a beautiful woman. You're single, right? There's a chance!"

Zhang Yang took a deep breath. They were all big shots.

The general manager of the largest gambling stone chain company in the country and the manager of the largest jewelry retailer. He didn't know how Hong Yaqin knew them. Her father, the chef, was definitely not as simple as he seemed. Zhang Yang didn't believe that just running a small private kitchen could get her to know so many people.

"Don't joke. I'm just a small fry. I doubt I'll catch their attention," Zhang Yang said, deliberately self-deprecating.

Hong Yaqin said, "Zhang Yang, don't worry. They're not snobbish. Otherwise, I wouldn't introduce you to them. We're old friends, and I know them well."

"Since you say so, there's no problem. Set a time and let me know," Zhang Yang said.

Hong Yaqin smiled and said, "No problem, just wait for my news."

After finishing the conversation, the living room fell silent. Neither of them was talkative, and the atmosphere became a bit awkward. They silently drank coffee, and Zhang Yang lit a cigarette to distract himself.

Hong Yaqin also felt something was off and stood up, saying, "I need to go back. I haven't prepared dinner yet."

"I'll see you out!" Zhang Yang said.

Hong Yaqin shook her head quickly and said, "No need, I can go back myself."

She hurriedly left.

After Hong Yaqin left, Zhang Yang closed the door, thought for a moment, and walked to Pan Hui's bedroom door. He suddenly turned the doorknob and pushed the door open. Pan Hui screamed and fell to the ground.

Zhang Yang's expression changed. As he had suspected, this woman was eavesdropping at the door.

Pan Hui rubbed her bottom and complained, "Why did you come in without knocking?"

Zhang Yang glared at her and said, "Come out."

Pan Hui followed Zhang Yang to the living room.

Zhang Yang picked up a cigarette from the ashtray, took a puff, and stared at Pan Hui without a word. Pan Hui initially held her head high, but it gradually lowered, almost burying it in her chest.

"Did you eavesdrop yesterday too?" Zhang Yang suddenly asked.

Pan Hui exclaimed, "No, no."

Zhang Yang laughed coldly. Pan Hui scratched her face and finally hung her head, saying, "I, I was just bored. There's nothing to entertain me in the room. Besides, you always send me back to my room when someone comes. I was a bit curious."

Zhang Yang said irritably, "So you're blaming me! You're so old, yet you act like a little girl."

Pan Hui disagreed, "How old am I? I'm not even thirty."

"Alright, alright, you're young. Your curiosity is certainly young," Zhang Yang said.

Pan Hui pouted and said nothing.

"Go get the bag from the shoe rack by the door," Zhang Yang said.

Pan Hui curiously fetched the bag and handed it to Zhang Yang. Zhang Yang took out a box, and Pan Hui exclaimed in surprise, "An Apple? Is this the phone you bought for me? Boss, you're so nice."

Zhang Yang ignored her, took out his own small chili phone, swapped the SIM card, and threw the old phone to her, saying, "This is for you."

Pan Hui was disappointed. She had misunderstood his intentions and watched with regret as Zhang Yang put the Apple phone in his pocket.

"I was surprised. When I hired you, you were so quiet and seemed so honest. How did you become like this?" Zhang Yang said.

Pan Hui said frankly, "Isn't it because you like such nannies? I'm actually very lively, but a few clients refused to hire me. I had no choice. But we've signed a contract. If you fire me without a valid reason, you'll have to compensate me."

Hearing this, Zhang Yang felt like he was about to vomit blood. It turned out she had pretended to be a virtuous wife to get the job. He realized he had been deceived. This made him understand what Wang Yue meant by "women are born actors."

"Is your resume fake too?" Zhang Yang asked suspiciously.

Pan Hui shook her head and said, "No, that's real, boss."

Zhang Yang rubbed his temples; his head was starting to hurt.

Admitting it, he had initially hired her because of her virtuous wife-like demeanor, with some ulterior motives. As a man, it was normal to feel attracted to a gentle and affectionate woman. But now that he had seen her true colors, his feelings had cooled. He was considering whether to replace the nanny. Thinking about how desperate she had seemed when he first met her, Zhang Yang sighed.

Forget it. A married woman working as a nanny already had a tough life. She must have been desperate to pretend to be someone else. However, since she wasn't the type of nanny he wanted, he needed to set some rules.

Seeing Zhang Yang's expression, Pan Hui felt relieved. She remembered the conversation with other nannies in the neighborhood. The old saying was right: to stay safe with a single employer, you should pretend to be someone they don't like. She knew her strengths and had thought hard about this disguise. It seemed to have worked.

At least Zhang Yang's demeanor had changed, no longer giving her the same dangerous feeling.

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