sinovels Chapter 362 With you all here, I feel completely at ease.
Chapter 362 With you all here, I feel completely at ease.
The next morning. At the manor on the outskirts of Han City.
The sun has risen, and the light outside is very bright.
All the lights in the lobby were turned on.
Li Mengli got up very early today. After eating breakfast, she went to the lobby.
Pierre was already standing there waiting for her.
Pierre was wearing a white shirt and black trousers today. He looked very energetic.
Li Mengli walked to the makeup chair and sat down.
Pierre walked over happily.
He spoke to Li Mengli through a translator: "Good morning, Miss Li. Did you sleep well last night?"
Li Mengli smiled and nodded, replying, "I rested very well. Thank you for your concern."
Pierre picked up a comb and began to tidy Li Mengli's hair.
Today was the last time he was making styling adjustments for Li Mengli. In a few days, Li Mengli would be going to New York, America, to attend an international fashion show.
Pierre's movements were very slow and very careful.
He kept talking while fixing his hair.
The translator loudly translated from the side: "Ms. Li, your hair is truly beautiful. I will give you a very simple hairstyle today. This will perfectly highlight the beauty of your facial features."
Li Mengli sat there, listening very quietly.
She thought Pierre was a really professional person.
Lu Wenzhou walked in from outside at this moment.
He was wearing a dark blue suit today. Holding a cup of coffee, he walked over and sat down on a chair in the lobby.
Lu Wenzhou didn't say anything. He just sat there quietly, watching Pierre do Li Mengli's hair.
He already made things clear with Pierre yesterday. The two of them need to compete fairly.
Therefore, Lu Wenzhou will not interrupt Pierre's work. He will just watch from the side.
Two hours later.
Pierre put down the comb and scissors he was holding.
He looked at Li Mengli in the mirror with great satisfaction.
Pierre said loudly in English, "Perfect! Miss Li, your look is now complete. This is exactly what you looked like when you went to New York. This is absolutely the most suitable outfit for you."
The translator translated these words for Li Mengli.
Li Mengli looked at herself in the large mirror.
Her hair was placed very naturally over her shoulders, which made her look very elegant.
She stood up happily and turned to look at Pierre.
Li Mengli said very sincerely, "Pierre, thank you so much. You've worked so hard these past few days."
Pierre smiled happily when he heard Li Mengli's thanks.
He placed all the tools he had on the table.
Then, Pierre walked up to Li Mengli.
He stood very straight. He looked into Li Mengli's eyes, his expression becoming very serious.
Pierre spoke very clearly in English.
The translator immediately began to translate aloud.
"Ms. Li, my work is now complete. Your styling is finished too."
"I'd like to invite you out for dinner tonight."
"I would like to invite this beautiful lady to dinner. I know of a very good French restaurant in Han City. I would like to take you there to try our French cuisine."
Hearing Pierre's invitation...
Li Mengli was slightly taken aback.
She looked at Pierre.
Pierre's eyes were full of anticipation.
Li Mengli thought about it for a moment.
She felt that Pierre had worked very hard these past few days to prepare for her look.
Moreover, she knew that the French were inherently very romantic.
The French love to praise others and say romantic things in everyday conversation.
So Pierre invited the beautiful lady to dinner. Li Mengli found this completely unsurprising.
This is the normal way French people talk.
Li Mengli didn't think much of it. She didn't even consider the invitation to be related to a romantic relationship.
She felt it was just a meal between friends, and a way to thank Pierre for his work over the past few days.
Li Mengli nodded very readily.
She smiled and replied, "Sure. You've worked so hard these past few days, so let me take you out to relax tonight. Let's go eat French food together."
Pierre heard Li Mengli agree.
He clapped his hands in delight.
He exclaimed, "Excellent, Miss Li! Tonight is sure to be a very pleasant evening!"
Lu Wenzhou sat on the chair next to him.
He heard Li Mengli and Pierre's conversation clearly.
He was holding a coffee cup and took a sip.
There wasn't a trace of anger on his face.
He knew Li Mengli's personality. He was very clear that Li Mengli had no idea what Pierre was thinking.
Li Mengli only regarded Pierre as a work friend, or a romantic Frenchman.
Lu Wenzhou placed the coffee cup on the table.
He stood up and slowly walked up to Li Mengli and Pierre.
Lu Wenzhou looked at Li Mengli and said in a very calm tone, "Mengli, you're going to have French food tonight? Have fun."
Then, Lu Wenzhou turned his head and looked at Pierre.
Lu Wenzhou said in English, "Mr. Pierre, you've been very efficient tonight. I wish you a pleasant meal."
Pierre looked at Lu Wenzhou and knew that Lu Wenzhou was admitting that he had taken the lead today.
Pierre smiled confidently. He replied, "Thank you, Mr. Lu. I will certainly make Miss Li very happy."
Lu Wenzhou nodded. He didn't say anything more.
He's a very sensible man. Since they agreed on fair competition, Pierre extended the invitation first, and Li Mengli accepted, he would absolutely not cause trouble at this time.
He has his own plans. He will invite Li Mengli again tomorrow or the day after in his own way.
People who run big businesses never lack patience.
at this time.
Li Ze was standing on the corridor on the second floor of the lobby.
He placed both hands on the railing. His right hand was still holding the string of beads, his thumb slowly rotating.
He witnessed everything that happened in the lobby on the first floor.
He heard Pierre's invitation and also saw Lu Wenzhou's attitude.
Li Ze laughed with great joy.
His voice was very loud, and his laughter echoed down the corridor.
The old man stood behind Li Ze. He stood very straight and didn't move at all.
Li Ze turned his head and looked at Lao Yi.
Li Ze said casually, "Hey Lao Yi, did you see that? That French guy is pretty quick."
"I just finished work and immediately asked Mengli out to dinner."
"And look at the way he talks, all that talk about having dinner with a beautiful lady. He's got a whole repertoire of things to say."
The older man nodded and replied, "Yes, sir. Mr. Pierre is very proactive."
Li Ze's smile widened.
He said with great satisfaction, "That's excellent. Young people should have this kind of proactive spirit."
"Take a look at Lu Wenzhou again. He was sitting there watching Pierre take the person away, but he wasn't worried at all."
"He knew that arguing with them now would be pointless. He was very gentlemanly."
"These two people really do have their own unique skills."
Li Ze turned around and continued looking downstairs.
He was very proud.
He felt that his daughter was truly very charming. That two such outstanding men would go to such lengths for her.
Li Ze said to Lao Yi, "Lao Yi, Meng Li is going out to dinner with that Frenchman tonight."
"Have a few people follow them secretly. Don't disturb their meal; just keep watch from the outside."
"We must ensure Mengli's safety. Absolutely no problems can occur."
The man replied loudly, "Understood, boss. I'll arrange for people to come right away. The young lady will absolutely not be harmed in any way."
After Li Ze finished speaking, he turned and went back to his room.
Zhang Ruoran was tidying up her clothes in her room at that moment.
When she saw Li Ze walk in, she smiled and asked, "What were you laughing about outside? I could hear you laughing from inside the room."
Li Ze walked over to Zhang Ruoran and sat down on the sofa.
He looked at Zhang Ruoran and said in a very humorous tone, "I'm laughing at your daughter. She's really charming now."
Zhang Ruoran put down the clothes she was holding and asked, somewhat puzzled, "What's wrong with Mengli?"
Li Ze recounted to Zhang Ruoran everything that had just happened in the hall.
Li Ze said loudly, "That French hairstylist invited our daughter out for dinner today."
"Our silly daughter didn't realize at all that he was pursuing her. She thought he just wanted to thank her and agreed without hesitation."
"Lu Wenzhou just watched from the sidelines without saying a word. These two men are now real rivals."
After hearing Li Ze's words, Zhang Ruoran couldn't help but laugh.
She walked over and sat down next to Li Ze.
Zhang Ruoran said, "Mengli is a bit slow on the uptake when it comes to relationships. She always thinks the best of others."
"That Frenchman seems quite lively. Lu Wenzhou seems more composed."
"Who do you think is more suitable for Mengli?"
Li Ze picked up a glass of water from the coffee table and took a sip.
He replied very confidently, "Who is suitable for Mengli depends on who Mengli likes herself."
"As long as it's someone my daughter likes, even if he's penniless, I, Li Ze, will make sure he lives a good life. Of course, neither of these two people are poor."
"However, it won't be easy for them to become my son-in-law. They'll have to prove their sincerity towards Mengli with real abilities."
"My daughter, Li Ze's daughter, is not so easy to marry."
Zhang Ruoran listened to Li Ze's confident words.
She nodded. She thought Li Ze was absolutely right. Their family didn't need to consider whether the man had money. They only needed to consider whether the man was good to their daughter.
that's enough.
It was six o'clock in the evening.
The sky over Han City was gradually darkening.
One by one, the streetlights on the road turned on.
In the courtyard of the manor, there was a very high-end black Mercedes-Benz.
Pierre changed into a very formal outfit tonight.
He was wearing a black suit with a white shirt underneath. His hair was also very neatly combed.
He looks very handsome.
Li Mengli also came downstairs.
She didn't wear the long dress she wore on the runway. She changed into a very simple light blue dress.
The dress made her look very innocent and beautiful.
Pierre saw Li Mengli come out.
His eyes were filled with amazement.
He strode over. He very gentlemanly extended his right hand.
Pierre said loudly in English, "Miss Li, you look absolutely stunning tonight. This blue dress suits you perfectly."
The translator next to him quickly translated the sentence.
Li Mengli smiled and nodded, replying, "Thank you. Let's go now."
Pierre led Li Mengli to the front of the black Mercedes-Benz.
He personally opened the back door of the car by hand.
He placed his hand above the car door and very carefully helped Li Mengli get in.
Then Pierre himself got into the back seat of the car.
The translator sat in the passenger seat. The driver started the car.
The car drove out of the manor gate very smoothly.
Li Ze was standing on the second-floor balcony at that moment.
He watched the black car drive away.
He was holding the string of beads in his hand.
The first man stood behind Li Ze. He said, "Boss, I've arranged for four men in two ordinary cars to follow them. They'll keep an eye on the young lady."
Li Ze nodded and said, "Very good. With you all here, I feel completely at ease."
Li Ze turned around and went back into the room.
Tonight is Pierre's time to showcase his French romance.
Li Ze found this matter very interesting. He was eager to know what Lu Wenzhou would do tomorrow.
The competition between these two young people has only just begun.
Moreover, Li Ze knew very well that this was just a matter between young people. As long as they didn't do anything to harm Meng Li, he would remain a bystander.
Because this is their youth, the youth of these young people.
This is also a process that Mengli must go through.
The car was very quiet on the way to the restaurant.
Pierre looked at Li Mengli sitting next to him, and he was very excited.
He felt this was his best chance. He was determined to make Li Mengli very happy tonight. He wanted Li Mengli to see the most romantic side of him.
He wanted to win Li Mengli's heart before Lu Wenzhou did.
This wasn't just about competition; it was also because he genuinely, really liked this Asian girl.
The car continued driving forward, heading towards the most bustling street in Han City.