"Since that was the case, Miss Zhu, lead the way."
Jiang Che gestured for Zhu Qingqing to lead.
Along the way, the two barely spoke at all, maintaining silence throughout, as though the arrogant and domineering Zhu Qingqing from before had been an entirely different person.
It left Jiang Che somewhat surprised.
But that was all. He had no interest in asking why she was keeping silent.
Meanwhile, Zhu Qingqing was thinking about what her father had said when he summoned her to the study earlier that day.
He had completely changed his previous attitude and told her to keep in touch with Jiang Che.
Between the lines, he even seemed to intend to take Jiang Che as his son-in-law, leaving her utterly puzzled. Hadn't it been her father who scolded her before? Why had he suddenly changed his mind?
Though she felt awkward about it, she could not refuse her father's arrangements. Yet when she saw Jiang Che again, she no longer knew what to talk about.
Before long, the two returned to Zhu Manor. After Zhu Qingqing led Jiang Che to the study door, she opened her mouth as if she wanted to say something, but swallowed the words back down. She gave a slight bow and turned to leave.
Creak—
Jiang Che pushed open the door. Zhu Sheng, who had been sitting inside, came forward with a broad smile. He warmly patted Jiang Che on the shoulder and had him sit beside him.
"Are you wondering why I suddenly had Qing'er bring you here?"
"I ask that you enlighten me, my lord."
Jiang Che clasped his hands in salute, completely bewildered.
"I called you here today because I wish to give you a gift." Zhu Sheng smiled at Jiang Che. Under his puzzled gaze, he took a