Chapter 205 - 205: 203: Grand Wedding (9) Congrats! Hard work paid off, Madam! (Second update)
My Lady, To Defeat Scumbags You Must Start Early
Translator: 549690339
The wedding venue.
Song Zhizhi pulled Ji Baijian aside.
Ji Baijian led Song Zhizhi directly to the hotel suite. Song Zhizhi was annoyed, âWhat did you bring me here for?â
âTo sleep.â âIâm not sleepy.â
âI am.â
âSo you just donât want to talk about your relationship with Qin Jingxiang? Song Zhizhi frowned.
Ji Baijian smiled, reached out and touched her head. âAre you jealous?â
âYes, Iâm jealous.â
And, donât treat me like a pet.
Ji Baijian suddenly picked her up in a princess hold.
Song Zhizhi was surprised.
She wrapped her arms tightly around his neck.
âWhat are you doing?â
âWhat do you think?â
âJi Baijian, you said it will happen tonight.â
âYouâre thinking too much.â The smile on the corner of Ji Baijianâs mouth grew brighter. âRest for a while, we still have a banquet tonight.â
âI said I canât sleep.â
Song Zhizhi complained, but Ji Baijian still placed her on the soft bed in the hotel.
Once she touched the sheetâ¦
She fell asleep.
So relaxing.
So comfortable.
She had been tense all day.
But stillâ¦
She looked at Ji Baijian very seriously. âWho is Qin Jingxiang?
âA person.â Ji Baijian said, âAt most, a woman.â
âJi Baijian!â
âWhat else do you want me to say? I donât have much to say because Iâm not familiar with her either.â
âWhy does she call you âbrotherâ?!â Song Zhizhi found it unbearable.
Sheâs too friendly with the way she calls him.
âBut donât you call Wei Ziming âbrotherâ too?â
âHow can that be the same? Wei Ziming is really my brother.â Song Zhizhi was upset.
Ji Baijian must be trying to piss her off on purpose.
Ji Baijianâs slender fingers touching her cheek.
He explained, âQin Jingxiang is just as Iâve told you before. I havenât hidden anything from you. As for her sudden appearance and her identity, both Yin Qin and I are clueless. Back in the days abroad, I simply thought she was really good at computers, so I decided to befriend her.â
âWhy do you like to associate with talented people?â Song Zhizhi seemed to catch the important point, âJi Baijian, youâre not a very sociable person.â
Ji Baijian pursed his lips.
âIs there anything you canât tell me?â
âNot for now.â
âBut I promise you, everything Iâve told you is the truth, Iâve never lied to you.â Ji Baijian emphasized each word.
Song Zhizhi bit her lip.
âAnd what I promised you, I will definitely do it.â Ji Baijianâs eyes seemed to move slightly. He gently kissed her forehead. âThis is my promise to you, and it will never change for the rest of my life.â Hmm.
She was convinced by Ji Baijian again.
Every time he spoke seriously, she would take his words to heart.
âBehave, get some sleep. We have to socialize later. And after thatâ¦â Ji Baijian smiled, âweâll have a long night.â
Song Zhizhi blushed.
She turned over, her back facing Ji Baijian.
Ji Baijian looked at her silhouette, the corner of his mouth curling up into a smile.
Tonight, tonight⦠He had waited for quite a long time.
Nighttime.
The banquet hall is still bustling.
It was still a sea of flowers, with the ground covered with flower petals that danced around as you walked on them, presenting a dreamy and beautiful scene.
Unlike the lunch banquet, the evening event was a party style. There were buffet meals and people had the freedom to move about.
Song Zhizhi was wearing a red cheongsam for the evening banquet. The cheongsam was fitted, highlighting her perfect shape. The slit of the cheongsam was very high, revealing her white evenly toned thighs. She had on a pair of high heels, and with each step, she moved gracefully with Ji Baijian, looking like a goddess in the human realm.
Ji Baijian actually didnât like her appearing so seductive in front of everyone.
When she put on the cheongsam, Ji Baijian whispered in her ear, âIn the future, you canât wear clothes like this outside.â
âIf you care so much, why did you pick this outfit?â Song Zhizhi asked. âI couldnât resist how good it looks on you,â Ji Baijian replied.
So itâs like that, men.
Hypocritical men.
Song Zhizhi had been holding on to Ji Baijianâs arm all the time. They welcomed the guests among the crowd with smiles on their faces.
After a full day, they were truly tired, but the evening banquet was only halfway through. As the hosts, they, of course, couldnât leave early.
Ji Baijian seemed to perceive Song Zhizhiâs fatigue, he said, âI will take you to sit in the back garden for a while.â
âCan we?â
âYes we can,â said Ji Baijian.
Song Zhizhi didnât hesitate either.
Although she had rested for 2 hours in the afternoon, after standing for so long in such high heels, her feet were still sore.
She turned to Xin Zaozao, Luo Xiaolang, who had stayed by her side all this time, âDo you want to rest for a while?â Luo Xiaolang said, âIâll follow you.â
Xin Zaozao said, âI can stay here.â
Thatâs because today there were many influential people present, many of whom she needed to befriend.
This was a rare chance for her. Song Zhizhi nodded, âTake care.â âI know,â smiled Xin Zaozao.
Without further delay, Song Zhizhi took Luo Xiaolang with her and followed Ji Baijian into the back garden.
Song Zhizhi sat on a white swing.
Suddenly, Ji Baijian half crouched down to the ground.
Song Zhizhi looked at him strangely.
Ji Baijian lifted her foot and removed her shoes, then massaged the soles of her feet.
Song Zhizhi watched him.
âIs it more comfortable now?â
âMm-hm.â Song Zhizhi smiled sweetly.
After massaging her for a while, Ji Baijian put down her delicate little foot, âyou rest for a while, I have to go entertain guests.â
âArenât you tired?â
âNot at all,â Ji Baijian said, âas long as you âre not tired.â
âHmm?â
Ji Baijian didnât explain further, he turned around and left immediately.
Song Zhizhi was puzzled.
Fortunately, she didnât have to deal with social duties, she could relax for a bit.
Swinging back and forth on the swing.
The outside breeze was refreshing, the stars in the sky shone brightly.
She felt very comfortable, leaning on the swing.
âXiaolang, why donât you come sit for a while?â Song Zhizhi called out to her, âYouâve been standing for so long.â
âIâm not tired.â Luo Xiaolang refused.
Song Zhizhi shrugged her shoulders.
But indeed, Luo Xiaolangâs stamina was astounding.
She enjoyed the swinging for quite a while.
The sound of high heels echoed in the back garden, then, a woman stood in front of her.
Song Zhizhi looked at her.
Qin Jingxiang also looked at her, then extended her hand, âIâm Qin Jingxiang, the daughter of Qin Wenguo.â
Song Zhizhi stood up from the swing.
Qin Jingxiang was probably just one meter sixty. Since both were wearing high heels at the moment, Song Zhizhi was significantly taller than her.
She reached out her hand, âNice to meet you.â
âIâve always been curious about what Ji Baijianâs wife would be like?â âDid I disappoint you?â
âNo.â Qin Jingxiang said, âYouâre more beautiful than I expected.â
âReally?â
âBut Ji Baijian never pays attention to a personâs looks,â Qin Jingxiang bluntly stated, âPerhaps there is something captivating about you that appeals to Ji Baijian.â
âSo I am curious, where did I fall short?â the question directly came from Qin Jingxiang as she looked intensely into Zhizhiâs eyes.
Song Zhizhi slightly furrowed her brows.
It seemed, the newcomer was here with ill-intention.
âSo, have you learned anything?â Song Zhizhi responded calmly.
âNot yet.â Qin Jingxiang chuckled, âBut I am pleased to meet you, and I have learned today that thereâs always someone better out there.â
âYou flatter me. â
Qin Jingxiang shook her head, âThere will still be a lot of interactions in the
future, please take care of me.â
âLikewise.â
With a faint smile, Qin Jingxiang turned around and left.
Song Zhizhi watched as Qin Jingxiangâs silhouette retreated.
She must be a highly self-esteem person, otherwise, she would not purposefully approach her to have such conversation.
Actually,
canât say if Qin Jingxiang canât figure it out, but she, herself, still doesnât know what exactly it is she has that attratcs Ji Baijian?
She was not deprecating herself, but with Ji Baijianâs manner towards women, the fact that he likes her surprises her.
Song Zhizhi just looked at the retreating figure of Qin Jingxiang.
After some pondering, she got up and walked back into the banquet hall.
Luo Xiaolang followed behind her the whole time.
From a distance, Song Zhizhi saw Qin Jingxiang standing in front of Ji Baijian.
She had no idea what they were talking about.
Thankfully, Ji Baijian remained indifferent the whole time.
Song Zhizhi felt oddly satisfied.
She was incredibly proud that apart from her, Ji Baijian appeared cold and aloof to everyone else.
She elegantly made her way over.
Her figure was truly to die for.
She stopped in front of them.
Qin Jingxiang turned her head to look at her.
Ji Baijian directly reached out and held Song Zhizhiâs hand in his own.
Seeing them, Qin Jingxiang could only muster a small smile, âItâs getting late, my father and I should be heading home. Again, I wish you both well.â
Ji Baijian didnât respond.
Song Zhizhi thanked her out of courtesy.
Qin Jingxiang turned around and left.
Song Zhizhi turned her head to look at Ji Baijian.
Ji Baijian was also looking at her.
âWhat did she say to you?â Song Zhizhi asked.
âI didnât listen.â Ji Baijian replied.
Song Zhizhi frowned.
âI didnât want to make you jealous, so I consciously ignored her.â
âJi Baijian, are you teasing me!â Song Zhizhi feigned anger, but actually felt secretly pleased inside.
Ji Baijian smiled, âWould you like to rest for a little bit?â
âNo.â Song Zhizhi responded with certainty, âMy husband is handsome, attracting many admirers. I need to keep a close eye on him.â
âWell then, thank you for your hard work, dear.â Ji Baijian responded, not cracking a smile.
This man was so full of himself.
âSince my wife canât bear to be away from me for even a second, come with me to bid our guests farewell.â
As if she couldnât bear to be away from him for even a second.
Ji Baijian was clearly getting a little too cocky.
In the end, Song Zhizhi followed Ji Baijian to entertain the guests.
Until they bid farewell to the last group of guests.
Only Ji Yunlei and his wife, Song Shan and his son, Wei Ziming, and Ji Baijian and Song Zhizhi, along with the four bridesmaids and groomsmen, remained. âYou must be tired, thank you for today.â Ji Yunlei courteously addressed Song âNot at all, todayâs wedding of Baijian and Zhizhi is worth any amount of
effort. â
âIndeed. Itâs late, you should head home.â
At this moment, The Song Familyâs car was parked at the front door of the banquet hall.
Song Shan nodded.
He looked back at his daughter one last time. Song Zhizhi was also looking at him.
âZhizhi, Daddyâs leaving now.â
Song Zhizhi nodded.
Those words â âDaddyâs leaving nowâ â brought a sour feeling to her chest.
âDonât worry, I will take good care of Zhizhi.â Ji Baijian spoke up, seemingly sensing Song Zhizhiâs emotions.
âAlright.â Song Shan didnât say much.
Any further conversation might have made things overly sentimental.
Song Shan left along with his son, Song Zhidao, and Wei Ziming.
Ji Yunlei was also tired. He said to Ji Baijian, âIâll go back with your aunt. Zhizhi, you worked hard today. Get a good rest tonight and return tomorrow, no rush.â
âAlright, thank you⦠Dad.â Song Zhizhi responded. At that moment, Ji Yunlei lit up with happiness. âThen, weâll go first.â
âTake care, Dad.â Song Zhizhi respectfully replied.
âAre you going with me, Baili?â Ji Yunlei asked. Ji Baili hesitated, âIâll come back a little later.â
âSuit yourself.â Ji Yunlei was apparently really tired. He got into the car with Zhang Qingmei and left.
At this point, only six of them remained.
Ji Baijian said, âYouâve worked hard today.â
âNo hard feelings.â Yin Qin smiled, âGiven the hefty red envelope, the work we put in is more than justified.â
Ji Baijian, who usually didnât bother much with Yin Qin, said, âWeâre leaving now. You all should also get some rest.â
âYou should hurry home, itâs your wedding night.â Yin Qin teased.
Song Zhizhi blushed a little.
She turned to look at Ji Baijian.
Was Ji Baijian⦠really that excited?
She gently bit her lip.
Hopefully, nothing unpleasant would happen.
Ji Baijian held Song Zhizhiâs hand as they got into the car.
Of course, Luo Xiaolang followed them.
Watching them leave, Yin Qin stretched lazily, âLetâs go. Do you guys have a ride?â âI have one.â Ji Baili said, âLet me give you a ride.â
âOkay.â
âI can drop you off along the way too.â Ji Baili directed this statement to Xin Zaozao.
Xin Zaozao paused for a moment, âThank you.â
Ji Baili turned and walked towards the car parked on the side.
Yin Qin and Xin Zaozao each got into their seats.
Yin Qin sat in the passenger seat and asked Xin Zaozao, âMiss Xin, where is your house? Letâs see who I should drop off first based on the route.â
âIâll drop you off first.â Before Xin Zaozao answered, Ji Baili intervened.
Yin Qin looked at Ji Baili with a profound look, âOh, the little rugrat finally gets it.â
âBro, donât treat me like a kid.â Ji Baili said, âIâm all grown up.â
âSo, you can do adult things now.â
âYou are so worn out today, better to stop talking.â
âWow, actually have the nerve to dismiss me.â Yin Qin uttered in irritation, then he laughed, âBut you do have good taste.â
Xin Zaozao fits the good wife and mother image well.
Beautiful, yet not flashy. Wealthy family background, yet not a hint of arrogance. Gentle personality, coupled with a bit of shyness. This is the partner selection criterion for most men!
At this moment, Ji Baili remained silent.
He was afraid that the more he spoke, the less clear things would become.
He dropped Yin Qin off at his villa.
Yin Qin got out of the car before he had a chance to say goodbye.
Ji Baili drove off and left.
âWow, are kids these days this proactive?â Yin Qin mumbled to himself. At this moment, sitting in the car, Xin Zaozao was taken aback by Ji Bailiâs sudden acceleration.
She unconsciously grabbed the door handle.
Ji Baili looked at her through the rearview mirror and slowly slowed down, âBrother Yin Qin likes joking around. I was worried he would make you uncomfortable if he kept talking.â
Xin Zaozao didnât expect Ji Baili to be so considerate.
The first time she met Ji Baili, apart from thinking that he was very similar to Ji Baijian, she didnât feel anything else.
At this moment, she felt differently. She smiled and said, âThank you.â
âYou seem to be particularly polite to me.â Ji Baili also laughed.
Xin Zaozao bit her lip, unsure of what to say.
âAm I putting too much pressure on you?â Ji Baili asked.
âAh?â Xin Zaozao was taken aback, then quickly shook her head, âI donât interact with many people, so I often donât know what to say.â
âI see.â Ji Baili nodded.
Xin Zaozao gathered up the courage to say, âI will try to change in the future.â
âNo need.â Ji Baili drove very steadily.
He had the feeling that this woman seemed to be rather timid.
She still held the handle, refusing to let go.
Was it mistrust in his driving skills, or just instinctive self-protection?
Thinking about how Mu Cidian and Wan Quan treated Xin Zaozao in the afternoon, his face became colder.
The car fell into silence.
Ji Baili didnât know what to say to Xin Zaozao.
And Xin Zaozao wouldnât take the initiative to start a conversation.
They reached Xin Zaozaoâs villa in silence.
Xin Zaozao got out of the car.
She thanked him politely, âJi Baili, thank you. Be careful on your way back.â
But at that moment, Ji Baili didnât leave.
Xin Zaozao watched him.
âWhy are you so tolerant of Wan Quan and Mu Cidian?â Ji Baili suddenly asked.
Xin Zaozao was taken aback.
âYou donât have to answer.â
âItâs not tolerance,â Xin Zaozao said, âI just donât have enough capability yet.â
She couldnât kick those two out of their home, leaving them with nothing. âIâve heard from my sister-in-law that you have a bodyguard.â
âYes.â Xin Zaozao nodded.
âKeep them close by.â Ji Baili suggested.
âOkay.â
âXin Zaozao.â Ji Baili looked at her, reminding her word by word, âSince you are my fiancée, I hope that you wonât bear everything on your own if thereâs trouble. â
Xin Zaozaoâs eyes flickered.
âI donât want to see a repeat of what happened this afternoon.â
Xin Zaozao bit her lip.
âGo back and rest early. Goodnight.â Ji Baili didnât seem to expect Xin Zaozao to respond.
He dropped the phrase, and drove off.
Xin Zaozao just stood there, watching the direction of Ji Bailiâs taillights, until
they disappeared..