"That's a good idea, I support you," Qin Tianyi said, rubbing her head. "I didn't expect my wife to be so business-savvy. If I don't work harder, I'm afraid I'll be surpassed by you sooner or later."
"Then you retire, and I'll support you. I'll make sure you're plump and fair," Susu said boldly.
"That's not right. Huo Zheng is RJ's model now. If you want to cooperate with RJ, won't you have to meet Huo Zheng often?" Qin Tianyi's face instantly turned cold.
Susu could already smell the sourness emanating from him. She gently thumped his chest and said, "Huo Zheng might just be walking the runway temporarily for fun tonight. Why do you keep fixating on him? Besides, even if he is RJ's exclusive model, it's still uncertain whether RJ and I can reach a cooperation agreement. Even if we do, what's wrong with meeting him often? We've been through so much together, are you afraid I can't withstand this little test?"
Qin Tianyi wouldn't truly suspect Susu of having anything with Huo Zheng, but the thought of that guy having feelings for Susu made him uncomfortable. "Am I the one who keeps staring at him? Why don't you say he likes to stare at you, like an annoying fly, it's so irritating."
"He's Huo Jin's brother, can't you be more tolerant towards him?" Susu giggled, leaning into his embrace. "Why bother with him? He's just a child at heart. When he meets a woman who can tame him, he'll understand what it truly means to love someone."
"Then I'll have to burn a few sticks of incense and pray he finds a woman who can tame this demon of his sooner," Qin Tianyi said, mimicking a posture of praying to the gods.
Susu burst out laughing. "Your tone of voice is just like Xiao Xingxing's, you've really come alive."
"You think I'm getting younger and younger too?" Qin Tianyi's hands became restless on her waist. "Let's try tonight and see how young I am now."
By the time Susu tried to break free, it was too late. Her face flushed red as she found an excuse, "You're at it again, you're annoying. I haven't changed my clothes yet."
Qin Tianyi didn't hesitate to grip her hands, pinning her down and saying, "Change what? In my eyes, you're most beautiful when you're not wearing anything..."
Susu's pretty face turned completely red, wishing she could stuff his mouth shut immediately.
But he loved seeing her shy appearance, and without giving her any more chances, his scorching kiss landed.
...
Having been kept up all night by Qin Tianyi's antics, Susu drank two cups of coffee in the office early in the morning but still couldn't muster any energy.
Thinking back now, he had done it on purpose. It was because she hadn't told him beforehand that the invitation was from Huo Zheng, and he had thrown a fit, becoming endlessly jealous.
Completely lacking energy for work in the morning, she was about to close her office door and lie down on her desk to catch some sleep when someone directly blocked the door she was closing.
"Sister Susu, what are you doing? You're closing the door as soon as you see me."
Susu had no choice but to open the door again. Seeing that it was Huo Zheng, she said, "Don't misunderstand. I was about to close the door, I didn't see you."
"That's good. I thought you didn't want to see me because my runway show last night was so unsuccessful," Huo Zheng said jokingly.
Susu sat back down at her desk, forcing herself to be energetic and asked, "You didn't have an appointment, how did the front desk let you in?"
"Your front desk girl is easily persuaded. I said I was your friend, and they let me in," Huo Zheng said, sitting in the chair opposite her.
Susu rolled her eyes, not believing that the principled Zhang Ting would let him in so easily, but she didn't want to pursue it. She asked, "What do you want?"
"You saw my first runway show last night, but you didn't give any feedback. I really went all out. If my old man finds out, I'll probably get another whipping," Huo Zheng said exaggeratedly.
"You did well. Although you were a bit green in your first runway show, your presence was no less than those international supermodels," Susu said truthfully, not wanting to discourage him further.
Huo Zheng became very happy and asked, "Sister Susu, are you praising me?"
"You're a child, so you should be praised when you do well and criticized when you make mistakes. I've always been like this," Susu said, suppressing a smile.
Huo Zheng looked at her. "Why are you talking about me the same way my sister does? You always say I'm like a child. That's too much!"
Susu's heart ached. She asked, "Did Huo Jin always talk to you like this? If only she were still alive, how good that would be."
Huo Zheng hadn't expected a casual remark to make Susu sad. He also felt sad, his voice a little hoarse. "My sister also liked to tease me like this. Now I think about it, she was trying to motivate me in another way, hoping I wouldn't continue to live a dissolute life."
"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to belittle you, I just wanted to encourage you," Susu said sadly. "If Huo Jin's spirit is in heaven, she should be able to see your efforts and determination. Don't worry, I'll help you when you enter the fashion industry. Just tell me if you need any help."
"Okay, it's a deal. I won't be polite," Huo Zheng said, raising a hand as if to high-five her.
Susu smiled at him and lightly tapped his palm, saying, "Alright, tell me what you're here for."
"It's nothing major, it's just... can I entrust you with managing my sister's luxury goods store?" Huo Zheng asked, smiling at her, looking as if he was clinging to her.
Susu asked, "What, is the novelty wearing off so quickly? You've only been managing the luxury goods store for a few days and you don't want to anymore? Are you trying to be lazy again?"
"No, no, absolutely not," Huo Zheng explained. "I just signed a contract with RJ to be their exclusive model. I have to undergo a month of intensive training, so I really can't manage the luxury goods store at the same time."
Susu's expression turned serious as she was about to speak, but Huo Zheng continued, "But you told me to start as a model. I listened to you, so you have to be responsible for me."
Susu wasn't unwilling to help him manage the luxury goods store temporarily, but she had only said it casually. She hadn't expected this young master to actually go and become a model.
"Do your parents know about this? Do they agree?"
"They definitely can't know. I don't plan to be a model long-term either. Once I've learned something useful from RJ, I'll quit."
Susu said earnestly, "But as a model, you'll be in the public eye frequently. Your parents will find out sooner or later, and they'll be furious. You'd better communicate with them first, tell them the real reason you're modeling. I believe they'll understand."
Huo Zheng hesitated for a few seconds and then agreed, "Okay, I'll listen to you. I'll go back and talk to them later."
"Yes, that's right."
"So, you agree to help me manage the luxury goods store?"
"I can help you manage it, but only for a month. I won't be managing it after this month," Susu said helplessly.
Huo Zheng achieved his goal and then remembered something else. "I found a more professional nanny for your friend. Does your friend still need one? Shall I have this nanny go to her home for a trial?"
"Okay, give me the nanny's contact information." Susu was a bit busy and hadn't contacted Sophie in a few days.
She had thought about it, and Qin Tianyi was right. Whether Sophie wanted to hire a nanny was up to her. But she could still find a nanny for her to try, just in case she liked her and changed her mind.