Magnate Tycoon: How Did Simply Enjoying Life Make Me a Male God?-Chapter 481 - 362: Zhou Yingying’s Gratitude

Yet, Han Xia always viewed Zhou Yingying through rose-tinted glasses.

In her narrow mindset, Zhou Yingying was just a woman relying on selling her looks and dignity to depend on others, which filled Han Xia with scorn and disdain from the bottom of her heart.

This phenomenon is not uncommon in reality, where some people are comfortable relying on familial connections and resources to secure benefits and opportunities for themselves, while harboring bias and criticizing those who network and expand resources through their own efforts.

Han Xia was just like that; being pampered in every way by her family had cultivated in her the typical "little princess" temper, subconsciously believing it was completely normal to depend on her family.

But as soon as she saw Zhou Yingying gaining resources through her relationship with Li Jing, she was filled with indignation, thinking it was inappropriate and abnormal behavior.

Li Jing saw through Han Xia’s little schemes and childish thoughts, finding them both infuriating and amusing.

But he also knew that a girl like Han Xia, with such a simple mind and who always approached everything only from her own perspective, couldn’t change her views with just a few words.

So when faced with Han Xia’s mockingly concealed words, he replied calmly and nonchalantly:

"I think Zhou Yingying is quite excellent; in my view, there’s nothing about her that makes her unworthy of me."

Upon hearing this, Han Xia’s face, which carried a hint of smugness, suddenly turned very ugly, her lips trembling slightly as if she wanted to rebut immediately.

But just then, she noticed Zhou Yingying approaching them with snacks in hand.

Zhou Yingying originally wore a relaxed smile on her face, but upon hearing Li Jing’s words as she got closer, her steps halted abruptly.

She stood there motionless for one or two seconds, a look of shock and disbelief in her eyes.

However, she quickly realized Han Xia was staring intently at her, so she swiftly adjusted her emotions, and her face blossomed with a warm smile again, as she said: 𝓯𝙧𝓮𝓮𝒘𝓮𝙗𝙣𝒐𝒗𝒆𝓵.𝓬𝓸𝒎

"Brother Jing, Sister Xia, this snack takes a long time to make. I queued for quite a while to buy it, it’s still warm, hurry up and try it!"

Throughout the trip, Zhou Yingying was always busy, running off to buy drinks one moment and selecting snacks the next, and all her expenditures came out of her own pocket, amounting to several hundred altogether.

In contrast, Han Xia only bought an expensive outfit for herself and didn’t spend a penny on Li Jing or Zhou Yingying.

During this time, it was Li Jing who took the initiative to treat them, allowing the three of them to enjoy a lavish lunch.

From these little details, it was clear that Han Xia, overly well-cared for by her family, had grown accustomed to being self-centered, never considering others’ feelings, and clueless about how to care for people around her.

Following this interaction, Li Jing’s attitude towards Han Xia had turned completely cold.

As the trip continued, his interactions with Han Xia became brief and formal.

Han Xia also keenly noticed the significant change in Li Jing’s attitude, feeling aggrieved and confused.

She didn’t understand why expressing her genuine thoughts would provoke such clear animosity from Li Jing.

But she forced herself to withhold her emotions and didn’t show her dissatisfaction.

Thus, the initially planned trip ended prematurely.

In the end, the three of them returned to the hotel together in Han Xia’s business car.

After getting off, Han Xia tried hard to muster a smile as she bid farewell to Li Jing and Zhou Yingying, but her smile carried hints of strain and awkwardness.

Li Jing and Zhou Yingying returned to their room, and as soon as Li Jing sat on the sofa, he noticed Zhou Yingying staring intently at him.

He couldn’t help but be slightly surprised, showing a puzzled expression as he asked:

"What’s up, staring at me like that all of a sudden?"

Zhou Yingying’s cheeks flushed red, her eyes filled with irrepressible joy, her voice soft but with a tinge of shyness:

"Brother Jing, you rest up for a bit, I’ll be right back."

After speaking, she bounded off like a joyful little deer, tightly clutching that set of new clothes bought today, trotting briskly to the bedroom, playfully winking at Li Jing at the moment of closing the door.

Once inside the bedroom, Zhou Yingying carefully laid the clothes on the bed, first picking up those delicate lace-trimmed stockings.

The stockings were thin as mist, exuding a delicate sheen. She slowly sat on the bed, slightly lifted one leg, her toes lightly touching, fingertips gently pinching the edge of the stockings, slowly pulling upwards.

The stockings adhered to her skin, smoothly wrapping around her calf, the lace trim settling precisely above the ankle, adding a touch of sophistication and sensuality.

Next, she picked up the fitted, sexy lingerie, intricately designed with fine fabrics adorned with small crystals, twinkling softly under the light.

She deftly wore it, adjusting the straps, allowing the lingerie to fit her form perfectly, highlighting her alluring curves.

Finally, she picked up that new dress, a slim-fitting dress with unique tailoring, fully showcasing elegance and poise.

She gently put on the dress, zipped it up, and adjusted the hem and neckline, each movement meticulous.

After tidying up, she stood in front of the mirror, turning her body to the sides, examining herself closely, smiling satisfyingly, and lightly tousling her hair to make the hairstyle appear more natural.

A few minutes later, the bedroom door opened slowly, and Zhou Yingying walked out gracefully.