Depressed wife runs with the ball

The stylist wanted to help her put on earrings, but when she lifted her hair, she found that the pearl earrings she was wearing already matched her perfectly.

"Assistant Chu, you're really good at matching." She couldn't help but praise him. In fact, their team didn't put much effort into the whole look. Even the makeup was done by Chu Yue and the makeup artist, who would discuss how to make the makeup more three-dimensional.

Chu Yue was a little absent-minded. Attending this event in the evening, there must be many people on the Internet who are curious about her identity. If it is found out that the paintings on display are hers, who knows how much rumors will arise.

"Very beautiful." Zhou Xingzhi thought she was beautiful in herself, so he stood behind the mirror and observed her carefully.

Men just love this kind of superficial stuff. What's wrong with a sweater? Do you have to wear a skirt? Humph!

After the stylist left, Chu Yue was ready to return to her seat. Zhou Xingzhi also changed into a suit and came out of the lounge. He pulled her aside and said, "Professor Yang has landed. Let's have lunch with her at noon."

The office heater was on full blast, and Chu Yue felt a little hot in her cashmere coat, which was also a bit heavy. "Haha, when it comes to work, it's all up to Mr. Zhou."

Zhou Xingzhi's face darkened. He patiently continued, "My parents will be at the luncheon. My mom and Professor Yang are old acquaintances, so don't be nervous."

Nervous? What was there to be nervous about? Wasn't she just an escort? "No, it's just work." She still had a polite smile on her face.

What happened? Was it because I didn't let her have coffee this morning? Or was it because I didn't agree to let her pick me up at the airport last night?

"Yueyue, you... don't want to go?"

"Chu Yue! Mr. Zhou, or you can call me Special Assistant Chu." She wanted to pull her hand back, but failed. She also secretly exerted force on her face, but it was useless.

For the first time, Zhou Xingzhi felt so powerless. He wanted her to stay by his side, not only because of her face, but also because he needed her talent, ability, and gifts.

Is there something I haven't done enough? Or do I really hate him that much?

"Okay, Special Assistant Chu, whether it's the opening ceremony in the evening or the banquet at noon, it's all work. Please take it seriously!" He gritted his teeth and warned clearly.

Chu Yue tried to pull her hand out again, but couldn't. Jiang Tao knocked on the door, and Zhou Xingzhi said indifferently: "Come in."

"Mr. Zhou, the car is downstairs." Jiang Tao opened the door and said while standing at the door.

"Okay." Zhou Xingzhi pulled her up from the sofa and reminded her, "It's just work."

"It's just work, why do we have to hold hands?" She complained in her heart, but nodded and smiled at Jiang Tao. She reminded herself: It's just work, work.

Lunch was served in a garden restaurant. After passing through two courtyards and entering the corridor, Chu Yue saw Teacher Yang sitting in a private room and talking to someone through the lattice window from a distance. The depression on her face disappeared, and a bright smile appeared on her face. There was a warmth in her eyes that others had never seen before.

"Teacher!" She broke free from Zhou Xingzhi's hand and ran away, and he let go in time.

He watched the graceful figure from behind, his envy for Professor Yang evident, and his loneliness deepened. The fluttering hem of her skirt stirred his already lonely heart, causing it to ache and sour.

Passing by the lattice window, the master and apprentice greeted each other. Chu Yue waved his hands, his heart leaping with joy. He quickly walked to the box, ignoring the other people around, and went straight to Teacher Yang to hug him.

Zhou Kecheng and his wife stood up together and looked at the master and apprentice. No wonder Teacher Yang always mentioned her apprentice to everyone she met; their relationship was so close. But Mrs. Zhou looked at this person and felt like she had seen him somewhere before.

Zhou Xingzhi followed closely into the box and greeted his father and mother: "Dad, Mom."

Zhou Kecheng nodded and motioned him to sit down. Teacher Yang carefully examined Chu Yue's face and said with some concern, "Have you lost weight? Let me take a good look. Oh, is Ji Yan asking you to do too much work? I'll teach him a lesson for you."

Hearing about Ji Yan, Zhou Xingzhi's face darkened even more, and he sat next to Chu Yue and coughed.

The two of them didn't hear anything, just chatting about their own family matters. "Brother Ji has had a hard time lately, and there's no way he can bully me. Teacher, how many days will you be in Qiancheng? I'll take you out for some fun. Are you coming alone? Ask Brother Ji to lend us his car, and he can take us wherever we want to go."

Zhou Kecheng smiled at the main seat and said, "Professor Yang, wherever you want to go, there will naturally be a car to pick you up. Little girl, please sit down and eat first."

"Yes, yes, yes. You haven't greeted everyone yet. How rude." Teacher Yang pulled the stool next to her and asked her to sit down. He also sat down, feeling a little embarrassed.

Chu Yue then remembered that Xinghui was the host of this meal. After sitting down, he glanced at Zhou Xingzhi beside him. Hmm, his face looked a little bad, but not too obvious.

"Mr. Zhou, Mrs. Zhou, I'm sorry. I was too excited to see my mentor and was a little rude." She stood up again and nodded slightly at the two elders.

"Yes, this is my favorite student, Chu Yue." Teacher Yang introduced him to them and looked at Zhou Xingzhi.

"Ah! I remember now. Last time we had dinner at the old house, Xingzhi took you along." Mrs. Zhou suddenly clapped her hands and said, "Oh, you must be Chu Yue! Teacher Yang always praises you. I was wondering where Xingzhi found such a beautiful girl, but I didn't expect that she's your favorite disciple. Isn't that a coincidence?"

If I remember correctly, the only time I met Mrs. Zhou was when she helped her son get a blind date.

"Mrs. Zhou, you have a good memory." Chu Yue said politely.

"I also said that my apprentice is oblivious to the world outside and might not recognize many people. I'm worried that she will be timid in such an occasion."

Teacher Yang knew this apprentice. He had never liked socializing and was unwilling to talk much with outsiders. It was strange that he could know these people.

"Teacher Yang, you're joking. Yueyue is bold and careful, a rare talent in Xinghui." Zhou Xingzhi corrected her previous perception and also wanted Chu Yue to distance herself from Ji Yan.

"Chu Yue!" Chu Yue couldn't help but emphasize again.

Several elders had a tacit understanding about the relationship between the two.

"Xinghui? Are you working at Xinghui now?" Teacher Yang couldn't help but ask.

"Yes, Mr. Zhou's special assistant." Chu Yue replied.

"Is Ji Yan...?" Teacher Yang was a little worried.

"No, I just stayed with him for too long and wanted a change of environment. Besides, I bought a small house and have to pay off the mortgage, so I didn't want to cause him any trouble." Chu Yue tried to minimize the problem.

Teacher Yang was relieved and said to Zhou Xingzhi, "Xiaoyue doesn't like socializing. If she does anything inconsiderate, please bear with her."

Zhou Xingzhi nodded, and Li Li interrupted, "Xiaoyue, I saw your painting at the graduation exhibition. I loved it so much. Xingzhi, too, didn't even tell me he knew you. I absolutely must order a painting from you. Come on, let's add each other on WeChat."

She was about to come over with her cell phone, and Chu Yue looked embarrassed.

"Mom, today we are here to welcome Professor Yang. If you want a painting, I will let Yueyue draw it for you later." Zhou Xingzhi refused on her behalf.

"Chu Yue."

Chu Yue quietly tugged at his sleeve again and whispered a reminder. Then she said to Li Li, "Mrs. Zhou is flattering me."

"How could it be? I haven't seen such a spiritual painting in many years. Master Yang's last disciple is always better, never worse. Xingzhi, don't assign her too much work, let Xiaoyue have more time to paint for me." Li Li is still obsessed with the oil painting at the exhibition.

The waiter came in with the food, and everyone stopped being polite and started eating. Chu Yue occasionally whispered a few words to Teacher Yang, and Zhou Kecheng also talked about some things in the group with his son.

Li Li would occasionally interrupt Teacher Yang and Chu Yue's conversation.

After dinner, the group walked around the garden again. Zhou Kecheng and his wife walked in front, Professor Yang and Chu Yue were behind them, and Zhou Xingzhi walked at the end.

I have never seen her so happy. She was gesticulating while talking and the smile in her eyes never stopped. Is this teacher really that important to her?