Chu Xiaoran knew that no matter what she said to Xiao Zheng right now, he probably wouldn’t pay any attention and could only dejectedly head back to the living room.
Leng Ruobing came up to her in a fluster, asking, "How did it go? Did he say anything?"
Seeing the look on Leng Ruobing’s face, Chu Xiaoran couldn’t help but tease, "Sis, you keep saying you have nothing to do with him, yet look how worried you are."
Leng Ruobing’s face turned slightly red as she retorted, "Don’t spout nonsense. What did he just say?"
Chu Xiaoran shook her head and sighed, "He didn’t say anything; it’s as if he has some big secret and doesn’t want to communicate with us."
Upon hearing this, Leng Ruobing also felt a bit disheartened.
Xiao Zheng was a mysterious man; although he appeared somewhat lazy and disheveled on the surface, in essence, he possessed countless secrets, and it could be said that not even the most elite youths in Zhonghai City could necessarily compete with him.
And it was precisely because of his mystery that Leng Ruobing knew very little about Xiao Zheng. With situations arising, she didn’t know how to proceed and could only anxiously stand by.
"Let him drink, then," Leng Ruobing sighed lightly, "We’ll wait and see if he recovers on his own. If he keeps this up, we’ll think of something else."
Chu Xiaoran nodded, "How about I stay at home for the next few days? Just in case he drinks too much, passes out, and something happens."
Leng Ruobing pondered for a moment and said, "That might be a good idea. You have fewer university classes, and if I remember correctly, the classes for the next few days aren’t that important. It shouldn’t be a problem to take a leave."
Perhaps neither woman realized that Xiao Zheng had deeply integrated into their lives, almost like a family member, becoming a part of them.
With Xiao Zheng encountering problems, they were both doing their best to help in their own ways without a single thought of complaints.
Over the next few days, Xiao Zheng remained the same, not going to work and continuously drowning his sorrows in alcohol.
The two women were quite worried but were unable to do much besides treating Xiao Zheng with all the tenderness of a woman. Sometimes they prepared a grand meal, and sometimes they chatted with him, whether there was something to talk about or not.
And Xiao Zheng noticed all of this.
Being an Evil God, he was truly an extraordinary individual. Even though he faced a major crisis like "life extinction," he wouldn’t let his mood be submerged in that state of depression for long.
Gradually, he seemed to recover quite a bit.
The amount he drank decreased, too.
Seeing this change, the two women were very happy and began to care for him even more meticulously.
And as Xiao Zheng’s condition improved, Leng Ruobing found an opportunity to say to him, "Xiao Zheng, there’s a fashion show coming up in Europe, and I’ve received an invitation. Why don’t you come with me?
Europe has a long history and culture with beautiful scenery, and after years of governance, many places have been beautifully developed. It would be nice to relax there."
After thinking it over, Xiao Zheng agreed. His mood had indeed been quite low lately, and he also felt a little guilty for worrying Leng Ruobing and the others, so the idea of going to Europe to unwind appealed to him, and he nodded in acceptance.
Upon hearing this, Chu Xiaoran also clamored, "I want to go too, I want to go too."
Leng Ruobing tapped Chu Xiaoran’s forehead, "But you have classes, how can you go?"
Chu Xiaoran pouted, "What’s the big deal, just skip the classes."
Leng Ruobing shook her head, "That won’t do. At your age, studying hard is the most important thing. Also, ordinarily, you should cut down on things like hosting or acting. In school, the most important thing is your studies, to lay a solid foundation.
If you don’t have a good foundation, even if you come across great opportunities, you won’t be able to seize them. It would greatly restrict your future development."
"Ah, there you go with the preaching again, sis. Fine, I won’t go, happy now?" Chu Xiaoran covered her ears, shaking her head like a rattle, "Hmph, you two lovebirds can go to Europe and be all lovey-dovey."
With that, she stomped upstairs.
"This little rascal."
The two of them couldn’t help but laugh.
Early the next morning, Leng Ruobing, with several company assistants and Xiao Zheng in tow, boarded a plane to Europe.
This fashion show was to be held in the Eagle Country, a nation with a very glorious history, once known in times past as The Sun Never Sets Empire.
It controlled vast colonies that almost circled the entire Earth from east to west; in that era, it was almost considered the supreme ruler of the globe!
Although the Eagle Country is still a major nation today, it’s no longer as powerful as it once was. In this era, Huaxia is the leading player.
Nonetheless, the influence of the Eagle Country in various fields is still quite considerable, such as this fashion show, which has a global impact.
For Leng Ruobing to receive an invitation to this event was a testament to Qianqiu Group’s strength. With Xiao Zheng’s assistance, after signing a contract with the Jewelry Trade Fair, the company had begun to develop at a staggering pace,
And by now, it had become a rising business star on Huaxia Land.
Some economists even projected that with the current momentum of Qianqiu Group, it could ascend to the top tier of Huaxia’s businesses and become a commercial giant!
Sitting on the plane, Xiao Zheng gazed down at the scenery below.
The boundless sea of clouds, tumultuous like the ocean itself, glowed brightly under the sunlight.
At a glance, his heart and vision widened, and the gloom that had hung over him for days eased a little.
Before long, the plane arrived at its destination in London. Upon arrival, the sky was overcast, drizzled with light rain.
London in the UK, known as "The Old Smoke," has complex weather conditions. The weather could be clear one moment and rain could start the next. For most of the year, the city is shrouded in a haze of mist and drizzle.
This even became a custom, with Eagle Country people always beginning a conversation by inquiring about the weather.
Xiao Zheng saw a luxury car parked next to it – it was the staff from the fashion show, there to receive them.
To be able to drive a car into the airport requires extraordinary clout, indicating that the organizers of the fashion show were indeed quite powerful.
"Let’s go," Leng Ruobing said, and immediately followed the arriving fashion show staff into the car.