Say One Thing, Mean Another (ChatGPT Translated)

Chapter 9

After leaving the bar, the temperature dropped suddenly to around ten degrees. Zou Miao put on a black sports jacket with a half-length zipper. Her beautiful figure was partially hidden, but her long and straight legs were even more prominent.

It was already November, and few people were dressed like this on the street, attracting the attention of passersby.

Zou Miao seemed oblivious and enthusiastically greeted Li Jiaming.

"I know a place with great barbecue. Did you drive here?" Zou Miao asked.

Li Jiaming replied calmly, "I've been drinking, so I didn't drive. Let's take a taxi."

"Oh, how could I forget about that?" Zou Miao stuck out her tongue and made a regretful yet playful expression.

About fifteen minutes later, the two arrived at a barbecue restaurant not far from Zou Miao's office. The storefront was small, and it seemed to be run by a couple. Inside, there were two tables, and a few scattered tables outside.

Including Zou Miao and Li Jiaming, there were three tables of customers. Zou Miao didn't even look at the menu and confidently ordered a variety of dishes, while also enthusiastically recommending the delicious small skewers to Li Jiaming.

Li Jiaming had a gentle smile on his face, but his eyes revealed a hint of annoyance. He glanced at the greasy table and instinctively sat up straight.

"Miss Sun, is your mood not so good today?" Li Jiaming has been in the business world for a long time. He is not arrogant enough to think that his charm can make the other person go from ignoring him to actively inviting him without any reason.

Looking at the other person's seemingly unaffected appearance, even forcing a smile, but occasionally appearing absent-minded and sighing, it's probably because something is bothering them.

Whenever a woman has something on her mind, it is the easiest time for someone to take advantage of her vulnerability. Whether it's showing concern or listening and providing answers, it's an opportunity to gain favor.

Zou Miao looked at him, her expression stiffened, as if her secret had been discovered, and a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes. She picked up her glass and drank half of the beer in one gulp. Then a bitter smile appeared on her lips.

"Indeed, I have some worries, but it's better not to talk about it and ruin your mood."

Li Jiaming looked at her, his gaze deep and sincere. "I didn't expect someone as outstanding as Miss Zou to have worries. If you don't mind, you can tell me. Even if I can't help, at least it can serve as a way to relieve stress."

Zou Miao's eyes were fixed on the glass in her hand, and her slender fingers lightly tapped the body of the glass.

"What else could it be? It's just the coldness and warmth of human relationships."

Li Jiaming glanced sideways, seemingly having a rough idea of the other person's concerns. He had previously asked Sun Fei about Zou Miao, but Sun Fei didn't have a good impression of her, implying that Zou Miao was somewhat different from what she appeared to be.

Li Jiaming himself had also visited the other party to test the waters. At that time, Zou Miao's attitude did not seem very friendly, and it could even be said that it did not conform to the professional image of a professional psychological consultant in the eyes of the public.

The other party's business ability does not seem strong, and being so young, they are somewhat arrogant and insist on working independently, which is not a mature and opportune moment. They are likely to encounter many setbacks during this period.