Chapter 18
One a true Green Tea, the other a fake one, their words were almost identical, yet the feeling they conveyed was completely different.
Hu Miaofu oozed with manipulative intent, while Zuo Bian simply came across as naive.
Qin Ai received Zuo Bian’s message during a meeting, her phone resting beside her. As soon as the message arrived, the screen lit up. She glanced at the message, a smile gracing her lips.
She wondered who was the mastermind behind Zuo Bian, teaching her those words.
The project manager, who was presenting a new proposal, and the employees below seemed to be frozen in place, not daring to breathe.
President Qin, please don’t smile! It’s terrifying! Did they do something wrong? Did they make President Qin laugh in anger?
Qin Ai steepled her fingers in front of her chest, suppressing her slight smile. Her gaze swept across everyone, her red lips parting slightly. “Why have you all stopped?”
Seeing that Qin Ai was no longer smiling, everyone breathed a sigh of relief, thinking to themselves: That’s right, their President Qin was still the same cold-faced Yama (King of Hell).
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【I feel like someone is talking bad about me.】
Zuo Bian opened a bag of cookies and munched on them. ‘555, sometimes I think you’re overthinking things.’
【Host, you’re not as cute as you used to be…】555 said with a hint of resentment.
Zuo Bian opened a bottle of Wanglaoji herbal tea and took a sip, sighing contentedly.
‘I’m an adult now, I don’t need to be cute.’
【5555555555…】
‘Why do you keep saying your own name?’
【I’m crying 5555555…】
‘Don’t cry, I believe someone must be talking bad about you behind your back. That bad guy will definitely choke on their food!’ Zuo Bian said indignantly.
【55555, Host, you’re so kind, you’re the cutest.】
‘No, it’s the cutest.’ Zuo Bian smiled, squeezing the little feet of the small white dumpling plushie.
‘I’m going to sleep with it tonight, it’s so cute!’
【Host, remember the Green Tea Handbook? Time to put it into action!】
Zuo Bian reluctantly put down the dumpling and picked up her phone, sending Qin Ai a message.
In the conference room, Qin Ai’s phone lit up again.
Zuo Bian: Thank you for the plushie, I’m going to hug it to sleep tonight like I’m hugging you.
Qin Ai’s eyes lit up with a smile, while the people around her felt their hearts sink.
President Qin, please don’t smile! Your smile makes us nervous!
It wasn’t that Qin Ai wasn’t beautiful or that her smile wasn’t pleasant. It was just that in everyone’s eyes, Qin Ai was a big boss, a demon king. Even if the demon king smiled, it wouldn’t be for anything good. It only made people wonder who was going to be unlucky.
Meanwhile, as soon as Zuo Bian sent the message, 555 started squealing excitedly.
【Oh my god, oh my god! Host, you’re a genius! I didn’t even have to prompt you, and you sent such a perfect message! It seems you’ve grasped the essence of being a Green Tea.】
‘That’s great!’
【This message seemingly expresses gratitude on the surface, but it’s actually a hint, leaving room for imagination. The progress bar has reached 12.1%, brilliant!】
‘I’ll work harder to study the Green Tea Handbook!’
【Go, go, go! You’re the best!】
In the days leading up to the banquet, Zuo Bian diligently filmed and reviewed the Green Tea Handbook every day, striving to fully grasp its contents.
Time flew by, and the day of the Chang family banquet finally arrived. Not only did Zuo Bian and Chang Wensi request leave, but Hu Miaofu also said she had something to do and asked for leave.
The director had become accustomed to people asking for leave, so he didn’t say anything and approved their requests.
Zuo Bian returned to the Zuo family home a day early, bringing the little dumpling plushie Qin Ai had given her. She had no resistance to cute plushies.
Tonight, Zuo Bian and her brother, Zuo Yuan, were attending the Chang family banquet. As the beloved little princess of the Zuo family, Zuo Bian’s appearance at the banquet naturally required a grand entrance.
Dozens of dresses were laid out in front of Zuo Bian, along with various expensive jewelry and accessories. Professional stylists and makeup artists were on standby, all serving Zuo Bian alone.
Zuo Bian didn’t feel anything special about this, but 555 was excited.
【Ahhh! These clothes are all so beautiful! Host, quickly choose one, I can already imagine you standing in front of Qin Ai, looking stunning. Qin Ai will definitely be captivated by your beauty!】
‘But Qin Ai is also very beautiful herself. If she wants to see a beautiful woman, she can just look in the mirror.’
Zuo Bian chatted with 555 in her mind while choosing a dress.
【Who would think their girlfriend is too beautiful? Besides, looking at yourself and looking at others is different. Host, what about that feather dress? I think it suits your temperament very well.】
Zuo Bian walked over to the feather dress that 555 mentioned. It was a pure white dress, and upon closer inspection, the cuffs and hem were embroidered with silver birds, and the shoulders and hem were adorned with soft, white feathers.
“I want this one.” Zuo Bian said to the stylist standing beside her.
The stylist smiled. “Miss Zuo, you have great taste. This pure white color complements your temperament perfectly.”
“I’ll try it on.”
After changing, Zuo Bian came out of the fitting room and looked at herself in the full-length mirror.
Zuo Bian had a pure and innocent aura, with clear eyes. She was most suitable for pure colors, and this flawless white looked perfect on her.
Her long hair cascaded down like a waterfall of silk, its texture excellent. The stylist simply curled a few strands of hair around her temples, carefully choosing a pearl hairpin to adorn her hair.
The makeup artist didn’t apply heavy makeup on Zuo Bian. Her eyebrows were lightly outlined, her delicate nose didn’t need any contouring or highlighting, and her lips were coated with a thin layer of cherry red lipstick.
For a beauty like Zuo Bian, adding too many elements would be superfluous. It was better to keep the decorations minimal and let her natural beauty shine through.
【Host, you’re so beautiful! Qin Ai will definitely fall for you!】
Zuo Bian smiled at her reflection in the mirror. She carefully touched the pearl hairpin on her head and couldn’t help but ask 555 if it was real.
【Of course it’s real, your family is rich.】
‘It feels so unreal. Not long ago, I was a poor cultivator in the immortal realm.’
【Host, wear a necklace too, that swan-shaped one looks good with your outfit.】
Zuo Bian put on the necklace inlaid with amethyst and diamonds, finally completing her look.
The car was already waiting outside, ready for Zuo Bian’s arrival.
Zuo Bian carefully held up her skirt and got into the car, her heart filled with anticipation for her meeting with Qin Ai.
“Our Xiao Bian is so beautiful today.” Zuo Yuan, who was already in the car, smiled.
Zuo Bian naturally returned the compliment. “Brother, you’re also very handsome today! You’re the most handsome man Xiao Bian has ever seen.”
“Hahaha! It seems Dad will be sad, in Xiao Bian’s heart, her brother is the most handsome.” Zuo Yuan, the siscon, was ecstatic from Zuo Bian’s “sweet words.”
Zuo Bian smiled, listening to 555’s voice in her mind.
【Keep going, keep going. When you see Qin Ai later, praise your brother relentlessly. That way he won’t have the energy to deal with Qin Ai. Perfect plan!】
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