Chapter 784 A Leisurely Pace of Life

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"Why are you here"

Wang Zheng walked up to Zhang Mingqi and said gently.

"I come when I want," Zhang Mingqi smiled brightly, "Are you not allowing me to come"

"It's not that I'm not letting you come; it's just how did you know I was on this flight" Wang Zheng asked curiously.

"I'm not telling you." With gazes full of envy and resentment from countless men, Zhang Mingqi walked to her Maserati alongside Wang Zheng.

"Do you have time tonight I'll treat you to dinner," said Zhang Mingqi as she asked Wang Zheng to sit in the passenger seat and took over as his driver.

"Do you know any good places My mouth is so bored after being abroad for so many days." Wang Zheng leaned back into the seat, resting his hands behind his head. This completely relaxed feeling was truly addictive.

With a beautiful woman by his side and a delicate fragrance wafting up his nose, he felt extremely comfortable.

After being on high alert for so many days abroad, when Wang Zheng smelled the air of China, his body and mind relaxed completely. He fell asleep instantly.

"How does it feel to be back home" Zhang Mingqi asked, but there was no response. It turned out that Wang Zheng had already fallen asleep with his head tilted against the seat.

Seeing Wang Zheng sleeping from sheer exhaustion, a pang of tenderness crossed Zhang Mingqi's heart. This man fought for his goal outside, risking his life to shield her and others from harm with his not-so-tall stature. Of course, she wasn't the only woman he had protected.

He always seemed carefree and indifferent about everything, but Zhang Mingqi knew that this man put on a facade of ease for everyone's sake, hiding his burdens deep within himself while leaving joy for others to share. He endured hardships alone and shared smiles with others. If they weren't in the car at the moment, Zhang Mingqi would have really liked to give Wang Zheng a warm embrace, to comfort this tired man.

Since he was already so exhausted, all she could do now was be his solid support, giving him a safe haven for rest when he was too weary to carry on.

When Wang Zheng woke up two hours later, Zhang Mingqi had long parked the car and hadn't disturbed him at all.

"Where are we" mumbled Wang Zheng as he stretched lazily and then glanced at his watch. When he looked up, he met Zhang Mingqi's tender gaze.

Instantly, Wang Zheng understood everything. Deep in his heart, there was a slight touch of warmth for this woman who shone brightly in the business world with trainloads of admirers in Beijing yet remained so devoted to him. She had stayed by his side while he slept, waiting for him to wake up, without a word of complaint even though she might have felt neglected lately.

Zhang Mingqi's big eyes twinkled expectantly as if waiting for an expression of deep affection from him.

So Wang Zheng gazed into Zhang Mingqi's eyes and said something quite heartfelt.

"Um, how about I treat you to dinner tonight"

When Wang Zheng mentioned "tonight," Zhang Mingqi's body trembled slightly. But upon hearing the second half of his sentence, she nearly wanted to strangle this man; what a despicable fellow, ruining such an atmosphere!

"Hot pot mutton" Wang Zheng looked at the signboard of the restaurant before him and then suspiciously glanced at Zhang Mingqi, finding it incongruous for such a goddess-like woman to be here.

This kind of top-tier woman should clearly be in places like the Tian Gong International Club, which even money can't always buy access to. How could she possibly be here Has anyone ever seen someone driving a Maserati to eat hot pot mutton Which woman would enjoy being covered in the smell of hot pot It's just too demeaning.

Zhang Mingqi smiled and said, "I know you like it; on such a cold winter day, eating some lamb will help keep you warm."

"But I didn’t know that mutton kept one warm. All I’ve heard is how it can boost your kidneys and virility and treat weak knees and waist. So tell me, inviting me to eat lamb in the middle of the night, what are your intentions"

Zhang Mingqi was speechless; once this guy started ruining the atmosphere, he couldn’t stop.

Indeed, eating hot pot mutton on a cold winter day is truly enjoyable. The Donglai Shun restaurant has no walls and only large floor-to-ceiling glass windows, making it impossible to see inside from outside as everything’s covered in steamy mist, giving off the impression of warmth. People outside shiver with cold, naturally wanting to go in for some lamb to warm up.

However, eating mutton on a hot summer day is an entirely different experience; bare-chested and sweating profusely from spicy food, sharing beer with friends while chatting, is truly refreshing.

Five seconds after Zhang Mingqi entered the restaurant, the entire hall fell silent. Everyone’s eyes were focused on this woman as some men stopped their chopsticks mid-air over pieces of lamb, while others paused in the middle of sucking up a mouthful of piping hot mutton; at that moment, the power of a goddess was truly immense. For an instant, it felt like time had stopped.

In front of countless stunned and envious gazes, Wang Zheng adjusted his clothes with pride before slowly extending his hand in a rather contemptuous manner to rest on Zhang Mingqi’s shoulder.

The latter's body trembled slightly, and then he smiled and said in a low voice: "You're gathering hatred for yourself."

"If you don't mind, why should I be afraid" Wang Zheng shamelessly said.

Due to Wang Zheng's actions, the atmosphere in the entire hall suddenly became tense. The originally blank stares instantly turned into envy, hate, and jealousy. Wang Zheng, who was holding Zhang Mingqi, had become the common public rival.

Wang Zheng didn't care about these gazes; he glared back defiantly. This guy was simply too despicable.

"Are we going to eat in the hall or go to a private room" Noticing that the atmosphere had become somewhat awkward, Wang Zheng began seeking Zhang Mingqi's opinion. He himself didn't mind either way—his face was thicker than the corner of an old city wall—but Zhang Mingqi wasn't like him; she was a girl and being stared at like food by so many wolves certainly wouldn't be comfortable.

"Let's just eat here, I know you don't like staying in private rooms." After glancing around, Zhang Mingqi said with a smile: "Besides, I quite like the atmosphere here."

"Alright then. Let's find somewhere to sit down casually," Wang Zheng held Zhang Mingqi and walked over amidst the killing glances of other diners, muttering: "If anyone dares to leer at you later on with their eyes, I'll definitely pluck all their eyelashes."

"What a vulgar guy." Upon hearing this, Zhang Mingqi giggled. This laugh instantly raised the temperature in the entire hall!

The two of them sat by the window in a corner and ordered some dishes, chatting while they ate. At this moment, time seemed to slow down; their emotions were like the rising steam from a hot pot, gradually emitting an intoxicating scent.n't toy with him, it would already be considered generous on her part."So profound," Han Xingye clapped her hands in praise, greatly satisfying Chen Maidong's vanity.Looking at his wristwatch showing...