"She's beautiful, like Snow White from a fairy tale. She could be considered the most beautiful woman in Hua City!"
Wang Xu gazed thoughtfully in the direction of the Wang family and nodded slowly. If not for the blood relation, he would truly want to marry his cousin!
"Then I'm going too. I have the day off tomorrow anyway, so it's a good chance to relax."
Seeing Wang Xu's enraptured look, Zhao Qian summoned her courage and spoke.
If it were in the past, she definitely wouldn't have had the nerve, but now she couldn't afford to be so hesitant.
For her, liking someone meant liking them, and not liking them meant not liking them. It didn't matter if Er Zhu saw through it.
"Huh? Officer Zhao, when did you start liking to attend such events?"
Wang Xu was taken aback. Ever since Zhao Qian transferred to Hua City, her life had been strictly work and home. She wouldn't even go out for dinner if invited, yet she was going to a banquet!
"Our Zhao family is also one of the top prestigious families in Willow Town. Our Zhao family needs connections too..."
Zhao Qian shot Er Zhu a guilty glance and quickly came up with an excuse, looking at Wang Xu in a way that was almost like a threat.
"Alright, I'll give you an invitation card then. Dress beautifully, and don't wear your police uniform."
Seeing Zhao Qian's flushed face and guilty demeanor, Wang Xu instantly guessed something. He cast an envious glance at Er Zhu before taking out an invitation card.
Er Zhu's romantic luck was truly exceptional, with wealthy young ladies of all kinds before him and Zhao Qian now openly admiring him.
Tsk, if only a sliver of that luck could be transferred to him, he'd be content!
Listening to their inane conversation, Er Zhu naturally understood Zhao Qian's feelings. However, he also knew that his heart could hold no one but Li Meirong!
"Er Zhu, can you accompany me to buy a dress?"
After dinner, as Er Zhu was about to head home, Zhao Qian's voice called out from behind him.
"Sure. I just bought a shopping mall and haven't had a chance to look at it yet." Er Zhu had intended to refuse, but seeing Zhao Qian's sincere eyes, he nodded slightly.
Upon seeing Er Zhu nod, Zhao Qian immediately got into the car, as if afraid he would change his mind.
The two quickly arrived at the shopping mall. Looking at the soaring structure, a hint of shock flashed in Zhao Qian's eyes!
"Er Zhu, this mall must be expensive." Looking at the magnificent mall and the crowds of people, Zhao Qian exclaimed.
Their Zhao family's mall, which was half this size, cost millions. This mall, by rough estimation, must be worth over a hundred million!
"It's alright, about ten billion. Uncle Liu said there are always people asking him for help finding jobs, so I bought this mall to alleviate the employment pressure in the village."
Er Zhu waved his hand indifferently. Er Zhu's words were spoken casually, but Zhao Qian's eyes nearly bulged out in shock!
To accommodate unemployed villagers, he spent ten billion to buy a mall. Perhaps only Er Zhu in this world had such a grand gesture!
This was ten billion, not ten yuan!
"Let's go. This is the largest mall in Hua City, and it has many luxury brands!"
Er Zhu paid no mind to Zhao Qian's reaction. After a brief introduction to the mall, they walked inside.
Even though it was evening, the mall was bustling with people, especially the women's apparel floor, which was already packed to capacity!
"Cousin! Cousin!"
Just as Zhao Qian walked into a store, Zhao Na's voice suddenly called out from the crowd. She turned her head and saw Zhao Na happily running towards her.
Seeing Zhao Na, Er Zhu was also startled. It wasn't that he didn't recognize her, but Zhao Na had gained a considerable amount of weight since he last saw her!
With that physique, if she were a sow, she'd be ready for market.
"Er Zhu, why are you here too!" Zhao Na was about to speak to Zhao Qian when she suddenly felt someone beside her. Upon seeing Er Zhu, she was so excited she almost jumped!
Ever since they parted last time, Zhao Na's heart had been filled with thoughts of Er Zhu. However, since Er Zhu had rejected her, she could only suppress her feelings.
She thought she would never see Er Zhu again, but unexpectedly, she met him in Hua City!
"Mm, so you live in Hua City too?" Seeing Zhao Na's joyful demeanor, Er Zhu subconsciously shifted his steps and quickly asked.
He wasn't afraid of formidable opponents, but he was truly not good at handling emotional matters, especially someone like Zhao Na...
"Yes, Auntie was worried that Zhao Qian wouldn't take good care of herself, so she asked me to come and keep her company. I didn't expect you to be here too!"
Zhao Na nodded gently. Thinking of the people accompanying Zhao Qian made her feel bored, but seeing Er Zhu filled her with hope!
"Er Zhu! Er Zhu!"
As soon as Zhao Na finished speaking, a woman's shout came from not far away. Er Zhu looked up and saw Wang Xiaomei running towards them as if crazy.
"Er Zhu, didn't we agree to contact each other every day? Why haven't you ever contacted me!"
Before Er Zhu could speak, Wang Xiaomei intimately hooked her arm through his. Just as Er Zhu was about to pull his arm away, she complained with her big eyes blinking.
"We don't need to report in every day."
A trace of awkwardness flashed in Er Zhu's eyes. He slowly withdrew his hand, and with that one sentence, the smile on Wang Xiaomei's face instantly vanished.
"Er Zhu, who is she? Your girlfriend?"
Seeing their closeness, Zhao Na asked sternly with a dark expression.
She had heard from Zhao Qian that Er Zhu was solely focused on his career, but she hadn't expected such an exceptional beauty to be by his side!
Of course, she was still a little inferior to her, but this was enough to pose a threat!
"Yes!"
"No!"
The two answered in unison, but with completely different answers. Wang Xiaomei looked at Er Zhu with teary eyes, while Er Zhu remembered a promise from a long time ago and couldn't be bothered to explain further.
Besides, since none of these three women were his true love, it didn't really matter whether they were or not...
"So, is she or isn't she?" Zhao Na was bewildered, scratching the back of her head and impatiently demanding an answer.
This matter might not be important to others, but it was very important to her!
"Yes, Er Zhu is my boyfriend. I've even taken him to meet my parents!"
Seeing Er Zhu remain silent, Wang Xiaomei again hooked his arm and declared possessively.
Hearing this, both Zhao Qian and Zhao Na fell silent, especially Zhao Na. Her heart sank by half!
She had finally mustered the courage to pursue her happiness, only to find that the person she desired was already taken. However, it was understandable. Er Zhu was so outstanding; it was normal for him to have a girlfriend.
"You guys continue shopping. I'm heading back." Zhao Qian found the situation unbearable and was about to leave, but as she turned, a blur of motion lunged at her!
Zhao Qian ducked and dodged, and the cold glint of a blade rushed towards Er Zhu's head!