Dressed As a Cannon Fodder Substitute For a Beautiful President - Chapter 121

Yu Xinyan and Yun Fei were tacit, and took the initiative to take over the topic to maintain the atmosphere of the conversation, so that Shen Zhibing could adjust his emotions. Qi Zheng was facing her, but since she came to now, Shen Zhibing only nodded at her at the beginning.

After that, she never looked at Qi Zheng again, which was very different from before.

This is a small banquet before the official start of the exhibition, mainly for the guests to get familiar with each other, and it is a rare social opportunity. Drinking a little wine will help bring the relationship closer and make it more emotional.

Qi Zheng took a sip of the orange juice, and before she could swallow it, Yu Xinyan asked with a smile, “Why do you still drink this kind of homely stuff, Xiao Qi?”

Before she could speak, Zhuang Muqing answered for her: “The day before yesterday, she and Yun Shan had dinner with the business partner. After drinking a lot, she almost vomited in the car.”

Li Yunshan complained about this as suffering, which made Zhuang Muqing laugh.

Shen Zhibing took a sip of wine silently, and the corners of his mouth tightened even more.

Qi Zheng has determined that she is in a bad mood, and seems not interested in the current chat topic. A person is thoughtful and does not know what to think. But looking at that look, it is by no means a happy thing.

In front of so many people, it is not easy to ask directly. Afraid that staring at her would cause embarrassment, she could only participate in other people’s conversations from time to time, looking at her a few times from time to time.

“Teacher Zhuang, please come here.”

The leaders of the University of the Arts wanted to introduce the experts from the Haicheng Art Association to her. Zhuang Muqing winked helplessly at them: “I’m sorry, I’ll come back before the official opening.”

After she left, Yu Xinyan suddenly said to Yun Fei, “I have something very important to tell you, come with me.”

After that, he couldn’t help but drag Yun Fei away. Before leaving, he did not forget to tell Qi Zheng: “Xiao Qi, please accompany Mr. Shen for a while, and don’t let those boring people come to talk to her.”

When there were only the two of them left, Shen Zhibing didn’t change much from just now, but he didn’t drink much wine. Qi Zheng looked at her for a while and sighed softly.

“What happened today?”

“fine.”

“A person suffocated and drank half a glass of wine, and said yes?”

Shen Zhibing said nothing, pursed his lips, his heart was sour, it was really uncomfortable. Just now, Zhuang Muqing and Qi Zheng’s tacit understanding and kindness reminded her of the scene she saw in the workshop that day. She repeatedly told herself that she was not trying to force a result, but when the result might not be what she wanted, the loss and pain were still unbearable.

Qi Zheng took the wine from her hand and went for a glass of grape juice.

“It would be better to drink this.”

Shen Zhibing didn’t object, she glanced at her resentfully, and took the cup.

After that, she sighed quietly: “Qi Zheng, are you so good to everyone?”

“I’m not a Bodhisattva or God, so how can I get so much free time.”

She said it very lightly and plainly, but Shen Zhibing still couldn’t calm down. Qi Zheng’s goodness permeates her life silently, as if she didn’t realize her mind at first, but felt that whenever she was unhappy, being with Qi Zheng would make her happy.

At that time, she didn’t know that she already fell in love with her. I just saw the look and warmth in Zhuang Muqing’s eyebrows and eyes, and she unconsciously mentioned Qi Zheng many times, how similar she was to herself at the time.

They were all unknowingly attracted to Qi Zheng and became more and more dependent on her.

The more Shen Zhibing thought about it, the more bitter it became. After such a long time, she did not play down her concern about Qi Zheng because of time, but instead became more and more annoyed at the hindsight.

Qi Zheng has never seen Shen Zhibing’s face so bad, even if she had stomach pains back then, it was better than now.

“If it’s really uncomfortable, go back first? I’ll explain it to Moon later, she won’t mind.”

Shen Zhibing forced a smile and rejected Qi Zheng’s kindness. She wanted to see how the exhibition was today, and also wanted to see if she had completely lost her chance.

Qi Zheng is not a person who can catch other people from both ends. If she really makes a decision, she will definitely devote herself wholeheartedly. Shen Zhibing envied that person, and was afraid that that person would not be him in the end.

When I signed the contract that day, I saw the pen that Qi Zheng was carrying, which gave her a lot of encouragement. It made the weak fire in her heart burn, and it also made her anxious, and she didn’t want to be tortured by such anxiety again and again.

She wanted a clear answer from Qizheng.

“Qi Zheng, do you have time when the exhibition is over?”

Seeing her worried look, Qi Zheng nodded and said, “Yes, I’ll come to you then.”

At this time, someone came to say hello to them, but unexpectedly, it wasn’t for Shen Zhibing.

“Mr. Shen, several of us are very interested in Zizheng’s projects. Do you mind if we borrow people temporarily?”

When Shen Zhibing faced outsiders, his emotions were normal.

As soon as she heard it was business-related, she naturally wouldn’t stop her.

“Talk slowly.”

Looking at Qi Zheng’s calm demeanor, standing with several bosses calmly and exchanging views on market prospects and industry development, Shen Zhibing’s eyes were filled with admiration and relief that could not be hidden.

Yu Xinyan and Yun Fei returned to her side and saw that she had changed drinks, but her mood still did not improve, and she did not ask much.

The exhibition officially started, and Zhuang Muqing was naturally the protagonist of the day. Her enthusiasm and cheerfulness successfully pushed the atmosphere of the scene up in one fell swoop. Then, amazing works appeared one after another in front of everyone.

The finale exhibit is naturally placed in the most conspicuous place and attracts the most people. Shen Zhibing didn’t go to join in the fun. First, he looked at the exhibits at the very edge and looked at each one very carefully.

Zhuang Muqing is gifted, bold and innovative. She has many cross-border works, which seem outrageous, but the final fusion effect can make people shine. Her fields of expertise include photography, painting and sculpture, and her paintings and sculptures have been highly sought after in recent years.

Friends who bought her works at a friendly price in the early years all laughed and said that they were doing good deeds back then, but they didn’t expect Ah Moon to make a fortune with them.

From the ability and aptitude she showed when she occasionally came to discuss with her, Shen Zhibing knew that this person would have a place in the United States and even the world in time. Her eyes slowly stopped on each piece of work, and then slid over.

Maybe she is sensitive, maybe she is also obsessed with art, she has seen the shadow of Qi Zheng in many of these works.

There is no work like her, but all of them can find elements related to her. Shen Zhibing even saw the changes of Qizheng at different stages in the works of different periods, just as Zhuang Muqing once described to her.

She saw Qi Zheng’s life in the United States from her works, and also saw how Qi Zheng recovered from his sadness and depression, and then stood up strong, and then radiated light.

When she walked to the exhibition area where Zhuang Muqing came to Haicheng, Shen Zhibing’s heart jumped. The exhibits here present a completely different artistic conception, shifting from a Western abstract style to a restrained and subtle oriental beauty.

This is more in line with Qi Zheng’s temperament, and I can see more elements about Qi Zheng from it. Looking at it, Shen Zhibing’s mouth couldn’t help but bring a hint of astringency, maybe Zhuang Muqing’s mind began to change after arriving in Haicheng.

In Haicheng, Qi Zheng’s charm is even greater, who will escape her attraction?

Yu Xinyan stood not far away, frowned and said to Yun Fei: “This has almost become a special performance for Qizheng, and Lao Shen is afraid that he will not be able to hold it.”

Yun Fei also looked worried, but President Shen seemed to be watching with relish and didn’t want to leave.

“Let President Shen handle it himself.” All they can do is accompany him.

Qi Zheng’s artistic appreciation level is not that high, so naturally she doesn’t see anything special. Other people who come to the exhibition are not familiar with Qi Zheng and will not associate her with the features in her works.

Lin Muyun followed Lian Ao, walked around symbolically, and pointed at a few works: “These look pretty good, you can consider buying them back.”

“These are marked not for sale, what are you buying?”

“What’s wrong with not-for-sale products? I’ll make a private bid after the exhibition, and there are still people who really can’t get along with money? Besides, such newly famous artists still need money to continue creating and find team marketing.”

Lin Muyun has some discernment, but she always equates art with money. The collections left at friends’ homes in the past few years are now very expensive, especially the works of Zhuang Muqing. She is not in a hurry to sell them and continues to be optimistic.

She wanted to take the opportunity to stock up and wait a few years to make a one-off shot, so that even her family could take a good look at her investment vision. In recent years, the life of the wealthy daughter-in-law has become increasingly embarrassing because she has never given birth to children. The elders urged the temptation intentionally or unintentionally, and even her family began to suspect that she was sick.

She just wanted to sneer back at these people, it’s you who are sick, urging others to have children one by one, as if their lives will be complete after having children.

Lian Ao walked around with her, and finally completed the task, and justifiably got rid of her and went to chat with friends. Seeing that Shen Zhibing was nearby, Lin Muyun took the initiative to walk over.

“Mr. Shen is also interested in these works? Don’t **** it from me at the auction later. I’ve been looking forward to a few works.”

Shen Zhibing turned his head slowly, without any emotion, he just said in a low voice, “It’s all about one’s ability, not to mention robbing.”

Lin Muyun sneered and scolded her: “You can buy things with money, but not people. If you throw so much money on Qi Zheng, it doesn’t necessarily mean how good she is to you.”

Shen Zhibing frowned, alert and a bit of a warning.

“Don’t be so hostile to me, I’m just reminding you as someone who came here, don’t think Qi Zheng is a little sheep, give you some money and let you do whatever you want. Her obedience at first was nothing more than wanting you to relax your vigilance, but she bites people. Not at all vague.”

Shen Zhibing didn’t like her sudden approach, and said coldly, “It’s not up to you to evaluate Qi Zheng, just take care of your own life.”

Lin Muyun didn’t care about these things. Half of the life of a wealthy daughter-in-law, who was now bound, was bestowed by Shen Zhibing, so how could she not hate it.

Seeing that Shen Zhibing was about to leave, she said faintly, “If Qi Zheng found out about your relationship with Lian Ao over the years, it would be wonderful.”

Shen Zhibing stopped and looked at her coldly. The corner of Lin Muyun’s mouth showed a triumphant smile, and indeed Lian Ao was her weakness.

Unexpectedly, I heard her say: “If you don’t mind your husband’s disgrace, then I don’t need to worry about anything because of my past experiences. People can’t stop moving forward just because they have made mistakes.”

Although she always maintained a calm attitude in front of Lin Muyun, Shen Zhibing’s heart was not as calm as she appeared. When she officially saw the finale exhibit, her heart ached completely.

That face wasn’t Qi Zheng’s, but it reminded her of her the first moment she saw it.

In these works, there is no Qizheng, but there are Qizheng everywhere. Perhaps even Zhuang Muqing didn’t realize that so many elements of Qizheng have been incorporated into her creations.

After the auction, Shen Zhibing didn’t stay any longer. Qi Zheng found her in advance, and seeing that she was leaving, he said, “I’ll go with you.”

She looked back at Zhuang Muqing, who was being surrounded by layers of people, and said in a loss: “Don’t you have to wait for Moon?”

“She must be very busy today, so I won’t make trouble.” Qi Zheng didn’t think that she would go to join in the fun of the celebration banquet. Like other friends who came to join in, it was time to leave when the exhibition was over.

Shen Zhibing pursed her lips: “Then let’s go.”

Shen Zhibing directly asked the driver to drive the car to the top of the mountain, and the two of them hardly spoke along the way. Qi Zheng observed her several times today, and saw that she was trapped by something.

When they got to the top of the mountain, they got off the car, and the scenery was still the same.

Shen Zhibing stood on the observation deck with arms folded, lonely but unwilling.

Qi Zheng stood beside her and watched with her for a while, then she heard her say, “Qi Zheng, do you like today’s exhibition?”

“This is not an exhibition of my works. I can’t say whether I like it or not. But seeing my friend’s success and recognition, of course, I will be happy for Ah Moon.”

Shen Zhibing lowered his head slightly, then looked up at her: “You just treat Ah Moon as a friend?”

Qi Zheng nodded without any hesitation.

Shen Zhibing bit her lip and asked, “What about me? Also a friend?”

Qi Zheng was stunned for a moment, of course not, but it was a bit abrupt to say this answer directly.

It was just her hesitation that broke Shen Zhibing’s heart.

She looked away, raised her chin, and tried to calm herself down.

“Over the years, I thought I was compensating and saving. But I only recently learned that I have been pursuing and waiting.”

Qi Zheng felt that her emotions were getting more and more wrong, and it was difficult to interrupt her words.

“I like you, it’s not just empty words. Maybe I liked you a long time ago, but I didn’t know it at the time. After you left, I was really surprised, and I really wanted to restore everything to the same way as before. But it’s been a long time, see As you get better and better, I’m even more reluctant to let go.”

Shen Zhibing endured the heartache and confessed his heart. Maybe all she got was an apologetic hug, but at least she fought for it.

“Qizheng, I like the way you were in the past and the way you are now. No matter how you change, it will always affect my heart. But I made a mistake in the end. Today’s situation was caused by myself, and I have no complaints.”

She seemed to be doing the final psychological construction, accumulating strength for the next blow.

In the end, she just smiled miserably: “I’m not a romantic person, and I didn’t even know how to maintain a relationship a few years ago. But I’m grateful to have met you.”

Her voice, at the end, had begun to tremble, with a hint of choking.

If this ending is decent enough, then she hopes to leave a perfect impression in Qi Zheng’s heart.

After waiting for a while, without waiting for Qi Zheng’s response, Shen Zhibing’s heart was instantly cold, and it fell little by little.

She let go of her hand weakly and dropped to her side. But another kind of temperature came from her fingertips, unfamiliar and familiar, which made her tremble.

She lowered her head and saw Qi Zheng slowly hold her hand, and then she sighed in her ears.

“You can change for me and do so many things for me, which is the greatest romance in itself.”