CH 74

Jiang Hui didn’t want to threaten Zhou Jianguo. She just thought that she could still be of some use to him, at least because she knew about his past and knew how capable he used to be. She never expected Zhou Jianguo to react the way he did. She held a pot of flowers and her face turned pale.

She opened the security door, climbed up to the fourth floor, went back to her apartment, closed the door, and sat on the sofa, staring blankly at the potted plant on the coffee table.

To be honest, Jiang Hui has always felt that there must be a reason why she was born into this world. Why was it her and not someone else? Moreover, she has been thinking about Zhou Jianguo day and night. She has developed different feelings towards this fictional character. Her parents say she reads too many novels and is always lost in fantasy. But now, does it not prove that fantasy can also be useful, at least she has come to this world, to Zhou Jianguo’s world.

Okay, let’s say she couln’t officially become Zhou Jianguo’s love interest because he was already in a relationship with Luo Bei. She may have come late, but it did not mean she had to sit and wait for death.

From the perspective of a reader before, she was very dissatisfied with Luo Bei, and this feeling is becoming stronger now.

First of all, Luo Bei and Zhou Jianguo were not even from the same social class. If Zhou Jianguo had not lost his memory, how could someone like Luo Bei have contact with him and even have the chance to become his partner? Why should Luo Bei deserve Zhou Jianguo? What knowledge does she have that matches Zhou Jianguo’s? Apart from having a pretty face, Jiang Hui thinks that Luo Bei has no other advantages.

Secondly, Luo Bei has had two boyfriends before Zhou Jianguo! She is no longer pure in terms of emotions. It’s no longer her first love. Although the book did not describe it in detail, everyone knows that in this day and age, who wouldn’t hold hands or even kiss in a relationship? So, why should Luo Bei be qualified to be with Zhou Jianguo? Don’t talk about this not being the feudal era. Even in the modern era, can someone just casually have romantic relationships?

Finally, the feelings between Luo Bei and Zhou Jianguo have never been equal. Clearly, Zhou Jianguo likes her more, but she always appears indifferent. This really annoys Jiang Hui. Even after marrying Zhou Jianguo, she does not settle down to be a good wife and mother, but instead goes out to do her own business, ignoring her family. What kind of good wife and mother is that? Does she even need to do business? Can Zhou Jianguo not support her financially? In short, she is just restless.

No matter what, Zhou Jianguo should be with someone who loves him wholeheartedly. As for Luo Bei, her focus has never been on him.

Jiang Hui made a decisive decision almost immediately.

Even if she couldn’t become the female lead, she would become the supporting actress. At least she wouldn’t let Luo Bei easily get together with Zhou Jianguo. Of course, if she could break them up, that would be even better. In any case, she couldn’t let Luo Bei be happy.

Zhou Jianguo sent Luo Bei home and put her on the sofa. By now, she had already woken up and seemed more sober than before. Grandma Luo rummaged through the cabinets looking for honey, saying she would make honey water to help Luo Bei with her hangover, so she wouldn’t feel uncomfortable. Luo Bei doesn’t usually drink alcohol, but today was a special occasion.

“Xiao Zhou, we’ve troubled you today.”

If it were anyone else, Grandma Luo would never have trusted them to take her semi-drunk granddaughter home. But facing Zhou Jianguo, she felt very relieved.

This is mainly because of his reliable behavior in everyday life.

Zhou Jianguo waved his hand, “It’s nothing.”

Grandma Luo smiled and accompanied Zhou Jianguo to the door. When her granddaughter went to the bathroom, she lowered her voice and asked, “Xiao Zhou, have you thought through the things that need to be straightened out?”

Zhou Jianguo’s expression instantly became gloomy. “Grandma Luo, I have already thought it through, but the initiative is no longer in my hands.”

“What do you mean? Is Beibei unwilling?”

“Not really.” Zhou Jianguo sighed, “Things are unpredictable. Anyway, it’s not up to me or her. Let’s see how fate arranges it.”

He would have to wait and see when the heavens would arrange for him to regain his memory and for someone to come and find him.

Otherwise, he wouldn’t be able to prove that he was single, and he and Luo Bei could only be friends.

Although Grandma Luo didn’t understand, she was influenced by Zhou Jianguo and sighed, “I always feel like you and our Beibei are a perfect match.”

“Well, thank you for your blessing. But, Grandma Luo, please don’t ask her about it. It might add pressure to her. If we have any progress, I will tell you first!”

“Okay, okay!”

After seeing Zhou Jianguo off downstairs, Grandma Luo returned to her room and heard the sound of water coming from the bathroom. She couldn’t help but sigh.

The next morning, Luo Bei woke up without a headache or discomfort. She looked better than before, and she even refused to let her Grandma prepare breakfast for her early in the morning. After all, if following her schedule, her Grandma would have to get up at least at five o’clock.

When Luo Bei went downstairs, she saw Zhou Jianguo waiting for her at a nearby breakfast stall.

“I ordered fried noodles and soy milk for you.”

“Thank you,” Luo Bei said, sitting down next to him.

It was not yet seven o’clock, and the working class of the urban village had started to come one after another. By the time Luo Bei and Zhou Jianguo finished their breakfast, it was already seven o’clock.

It only took about ten minutes to drive from the urban village to the car beauty shop, assuming there was no traffic.

Sitting in the car, Luo Bei curiously asked, “Did you meet Miss Jiang when you carried me back yesterday? I think I heard you talking to her.”

Zhou Jianguo responded, “That woman is really annoying, and I suspect there’s something wrong with her here.” As he said this, he pointed to his head.

If it were before, Luo Bei might have argued with him, but thinking about Jiang Hui’s way of doing things, she had nothing to say.

“I told her very clearly that if she ever came to harass you at your door again, I would make her move out,” Luo Bei said.

“It’s not really harassment, but I think this person likes to cause trouble. You should avoid her in the future.”

Just as they were discussing Jiang Hui in the car, the person arrived at around nine o’clock. She said she wanted to apply for the position of online store customer service.

Luo Bei was indeed hiring customer service for the online store, but….

The warehouse was a bit narrow and filled with express delivery packages, so she decided to invite Jiang Hui into the shop and politely gave her a glass of water and an interview.

Although she didn’t plan to hire such a person, she still had to be polite during the interview.

Zhou Jianguo was almost going crazy. He never expected Jiang Hui to have the nerve to come here for an interview. However, he had to admit that in a way, this person had some talent. Nowadays, how many people can be so bold and not care about their reputation?

The apprentice was very happy to see a new girl at work, and who wouldn’t want to work with more girls around?

Jiang Hui had a pretty and delicate appearance, and with a bit of makeup, she looked even better.

During the interview with Jiang Hui, the master and the apprentice took the opportunity to go to the warehouse to pick up something and eavesdrop.

Jiang Hui was also dressed in formal attire today, and to Luo Bei’s surprise, her resume was well done. He looked through it and said, “I see you don’t have any previous customer service experience. I’m sorry, but this time I’m looking for someone with experience. After all, our online store is doing well, and if we hire someone inexperienced, I’ll have to make time to teach you.”

Luo Bei had figured out these procedures on his own, and he was very busy every day, so he didn’t have time to hire someone inexperienced. That’s why the recruitment information he posted explicitly called for one year or more of customer service experience.

Jiang Hui rolled her eyes inwardly and thought, she says she doesn’t want me to be the customer service clerk?

Luckily, she had prepared her arguments yesterday and had plenty of reasons. “Ms. Luo, here’s what I think. Although I don’t have any customer service experience, my education is sufficient. Your recruitment information doesn’t require a high level of education. A high school or college student’s ability is certainly not comparable to mine. My learning ability and speed are absolutely sufficient for this position. Also, I live close by and meet all your requirements except for the work experience. So, I’m wondering if you could lower your requirements a bit?”

Luo Bei thought for a moment and slowly replied, “Miss Jiang, I admit that you are a very outstanding person, and your abilities can land you a better job. But sorry, for me, work experience and proficiency are more important than education. After all, I was looking for someone with experience from the start.”

Jiang Hui was furious, but she suppressed her anger because there were two people watching on the side. She bit her lip and put on a pitiful look. “Ms. Luo, I really need this job. I promise you that I will learn in the shortest possible time and will definitely not be worse than someone with experience. Please give me this opportunity.”

The master and the apprentice looked at each other in surprise, then went to the side to discuss.

“Although this girl looks pretty good, Sister Bei has already made it clear, that she needs someone experienced instead of a novice, why is she still so stubborn? Listening to what she said, she has good education and looks. Why does she insist on this job?”

The master shook his head and said, “It reminds me of something. I have a friend in my hometown whose relative, a man of marriageable age, was introduced to a woman from a good family with a house, car, and money. She was also the only child and looked pretty good. On the first day of their blind date, the woman’s mother asked him to stay overnight at their house. In less than a week, the woman’s mother talked him into getting married, and he didn’t need to spend any money on the wedding, the house and the car were also ready…”

The apprentice exclaimed, “Isn’t that like hitting the jackpot?”

The master replied mysteriously, “What do you know? Nowadays, if a family follows the rules, who would let their daughter’s blind date stay overnight? But not long after the wedding, the man’s family found out that the woman had a mental illness.”

The apprentice : “…..”

The master pointed to Jiang Hui, who was still entangled in the store, and said confidently, “This woman definitely has a problem. Her conditions are not bad, but she still uses such an attitude to beg for a job. I don’t think she’s looking for a job…”

He paused and said, “It’s more like begging for food.”