0p0 Chapter 964 He doesn't need to be coaxed; others are the ones who coax him.
Chapter 964 He doesn't need to be coaxed; others are the ones who coax him.
Su Zhenzhen didn't stand on ceremony and ordered several dishes she liked.
"I've ordered," Su Zhenzhen replied.
He returned the menu to Zhou Jingyan.
Zhou Jingyan glanced at it and saw that not all of them were spicy; some were not.
Because Zhou Jingyan doesn't eat spicy food.
He raised an eyebrow but didn't say anything.
But he knew that Su Zhenzhen was no ordinary person; her coming to the capital meant she must have thoroughly investigated him.
So, under these circumstances, Zhou Jingyan remained silent: "That's it."
The waiter took the menu.
Only two people remained in the private room.
Unlike Cheng Xiao, Zhou Jingyan doesn't actively seek out topics to talk about.
So the person who started the conversation became Su Zhenzhen.
"Has Mr. Zhou contacted Grandpa? Grandpa is getting old and his movements aren't as nimble, but he shouldn't be able to interfere with Mr. Zhou's mother's birthday," Su Zhenzhen started a conversation.
“My mother’s birthday is after the Spring Festival, so there’s still time,” Zhou Jingyan answered the question.
"That's good." Su Zhenzhen nodded.
Zhou Jingyan hummed in agreement, and the conversation ended there.
Su Zhenzhen felt that this person was completely incapable of speaking.
But she thought, it wasn't that Zhou Jingyan couldn't speak, but rather that he wasn't so willing to coax her.
People at this level don't need to be coaxed; they're always the ones being coaxed.
So Su Zhenzhen didn't mind.
“I’ve known of President Zhou’s name for a long time,” Su Zhenzhen said, referring to her school days. “He was a prominent figure at our school back then.”
Zhou Jingyan smiled, neither confirming nor denying.
Su Zhenzhen didn't mind and continued talking.
At least the atmosphere didn't cool down until the food was served.
She stopped at just the right moment.
She took a bite of the spicy chicken: "It tastes really good. Mr. Zhou, could you recommend some restaurants like this next time?"
"Okay," Zhou Jingyan replied indifferently.
I don't know if it's about not speaking while eating, or something else.
Su Zhenzhen didn't say much under these circumstances and ate her meal quietly.
Throughout the entire process, Zhou Jingyan kept observing Su Zhenzhen.
His affection for Su Zhenzhen grew even stronger.
He likes people like Su Zhenzhen, who are smart but not presumptuous.
It has a purpose, yet it also gives people room to maneuver.
Staying with the Zhou family is a good choice.
“Miss Su,” Zhou Jingyan suddenly spoke.
Su Zhenzhen looked at Zhou Jingyan and put down her chopsticks.
She even noticed such details.
"Please speak," Su Zhenzhen said, neither humble nor arrogant.
“You had Mr. Qian make a cheongsam for my mother, so I owe you a favor. Therefore, you can make your request,” Zhou Jingyan said calmly.
Su Zhenzhen smiled at Zhou Jingyan, her expression open and honest.
"I thought my intentions were written all over my face," Su Zhenzhen said calmly.
Zhou Jingyan did not respond to the topic.
Su Zhenzhen didn't mind and continued, "The Zhou Group donates to a charitable foundation every year. I would like to ask President Zhou to donate a portion to my foundation. In addition, the foundation will be holding a banquet at the end of the month, and I sincerely invite President Zhou to attend."
"You want to use me to promote your foundation?" Zhou Jingyan asked directly.
"I guess so," Su Zhenzhen didn't deny it. "It's too difficult to go it alone. Besides, if someone doesn't want me to rise up, it will be even more difficult for me. So I can only find another way."
"So I'm your solution?" Zhou Jingyan looked at Su Zhenzhen. "What benefits do I get? You know very well that I never participate in this kind of activity."
Let alone an anonymous foundation like Su Zhenzhen's.
Even if it's a well-known foundation, Zhou Jingyan will provide the money, but he won't get involved.
Therefore, Zhou Jingyan's appearance can indeed revitalize the entire foundation.
As a businessman, Zhou Jingyan naturally has dealings with people, and he won't get involved in anything that doesn't bring him benefits.
“I’m not able to offer Mr. Zhou any benefits right now. So if Mr. Zhou is unwilling, I naturally won’t force him.” Su Zhenzhen really didn’t seem to be trying to force him at all.
So Zhou Jingyan was put on hold.
He could, of course, refuse outright.
However, he doesn't deny that he is actually somewhat interested in Su Zhenzhen.
Therefore, Zhou Jingyan remained calm and composed under these circumstances.
Su Zhenzhen didn't press him and continued eating with her head down.
It wasn't until they were almost finished eating that Zhou Jingyan spoke up: "Send the detailed agreement to He Chen. He Chen will handle it."
But he didn't agree to Su Zhenzhen's request to go himself.
Su Zhenzhen, however, knew when to stop.
As long as Zhou Jingyan makes a donation, he can always find a reason to justify whether or not people actually come to the event.
Things will be much easier after that.
As the old saying goes, you can't get fat in one bite; it's better to take it one step at a time.
"Okay." Su Zhenzhen nodded.
That's about enough for this meal.
However, it takes at least two hours to drive from Xiangshan back to the city center.
Therefore, Su Zhenzhen still had to ride back in Zhou Jingyan's car.
Clearly, Zhou Jingyan had no intention of going back.
This surprised Su Zhenzhen.
"Do you have anything else to do tonight?" Zhou Jingyan asked casually.
"Not at the moment," Su Zhenzhen replied.
This isn't a lie; the dinner with Cheng Xiao has been cancelled, and everything is really fine.
Besides, she couldn't leave; there was no village or shop in sight, and even getting a taxi would be difficult.
"Then come with me to offer incense," Zhou Jingyan said casually. "When you come here, you should offer incense."
“Okay. It just so happens that I’ve never been to Xiangshan Temple before. I’ve heard so much about it.” Su Zhenzhen knew how to save face.
Zhou Jingyan stood up and left the restaurant with Su Zhenzhen.
Only then did Su Zhenzhen realize that the restaurant was right next to Xiangshan Temple, which explained why she could see inside.
"The red leaves you just saw are not open to the public; they're inside a side room in Xiangshan Temple," Zhou Jingyan explained.
“No wonder, I was wondering why this place was so quiet.” Su Zhenzhen said knowingly.
The two talked as they walked toward Xiangshan Temple.
Zhou Jingyan simply offered incense.
On the contrary, Su Zhenzhen was attracted to Xiangshan Temple.
Finally, Zhou Jingyan accompanied Su Zhenzhen on a walk around Xiangshan Temple.
It wasn't until evening that Zhou Jingyan took Su Zhenzhen back to the city.
"I'm sorry, I invited you to dinner, but it turned out to be Mr. Zhou paying the bill." Su Zhenzhen said apologetically.
“It’s not important. I don’t have the habit of letting women pay in the capital,” Zhou Jingyan said succinctly. “Next time we’re in Jiangzhou, it’ll be your turn to treat.”
"Okay. It's an honor." Su Zhenzhen nodded.
So does this mean that Zhou Jingyan will have another chance when she comes to Jiangzhou next time?
If there's an opportunity, that's good.
Su Zhenzhen didn't reveal much.
On the way back, the two had more opportunities to talk than on the way there.
But they were all trivial matters.
The car pulled up at the Ritz-Carlton, just in time for dinner.
But Su Zhenzhen did not extend an invitation.
Inviting another man to a hotel would be far too ambiguous.
Zhou Jingyan nodded, but didn't say anything.
"When are you going back to Jiangzhou?" Zhou Jingyan asked.
"The day after tomorrow," Su Zhenzhen replied.
The foundation still had things to prepare, so she had to go back.