The Rebirth of the Cultivation Leader Qin Zhao as a Celebrity
Chapter 20: Qin Kejing has no invitation? Qin Zhao: I’ll take you inside.

Chapter 20: Chapter 20: Qin Kejing has no invitation? Qin Zhao: I’ll take you inside.

Shen Xihe looked at Qin Zhao with a complex expression. "Is fame all you really want? Instead of spending time chasing red carpets and banquets, you should hone your acting skills.

Otherwise, even if Qin Yu gives you opportunities, you won’t be able to take them."

Qin Zhao laughed, "Shen Xihe, what right do you have to tell me what to do?"

"I’m not telling you what to do, just reminding you, hoping you will do better for yourself. Otherwise, without the support of the Qin Family, your gap with Kejing will only widen."

When the two were engaged, they did spend some time together as a couple.

But Shen Xihe realized that the original host wasn’t the person he was looking for.

He felt that the original host revolved around him each day with no ambition.

Being the proud son of the Shen Family, he naturally sought a girlfriend who matched his stature.

After the original host was dumped, she even found out that he was with her sister, and from then on, she gave up on love. Not only did she marry someone on a whim, but she also fell for one person after another in the entertainment circle.

"Don’t worry about it, the gap between her and me is something she could never bridge."

Hearing Qin Zhao’s words, Qin Kejing chuckled lightly, tinged with a note of disdain.

She didn’t know where Qin Zhao got the courage to say such a thing.

Shen Xihe sighed and said no more.

If it hadn’t been for Qin Wan using the kindness of the past to blackmail his parents, he wouldn’t have had anything to do with someone like Qin Zhao.

"Sister, since you refuse to accept my good intentions, so be it. Just remember, if you get thrown out, don’t claim you’re from the Qin Family. If our parents found out about such an embarrassing thing, they would only be angrier."

Qin Kejing raised her chin, holding Shen Xihe’s hand as they walked towards the villa.

"Miss Qin, you’ve finally arrived."

Zou Ziqi had just been welcoming a few friends, and when they went inside, he saw Qin Zhao.

"Mr. Zou, long time no see."

They were both students from the Imperial Capital Business School, and Qin Kejing assumed Zou Ziqi’s "Miss Qin" was referring to her. Smiling broadly, she reached out her hand for a handshake.

The Zou Family’s status was higher than the Qin Family’s, so Qin Kejing was slightly more courteous to Zou Ziqi.

However, Zou Ziqi simply ignored her.

He walked straight past her,

to Qin Zhao instead.

Qin Kejing turned her head to look, her smile freezing instantly.

Nearby, many socialites and nobles witnessed this awkward scene.

"Eh, isn’t that Qin Zhao? Why is Mr. Zou so polite to her?"

"It seems like they know each other."

"What was Qin Kejing reaching out for? Hilarious."

Zou Ziqi’s attitude towards Qin Zhao was more than polite, it was respectful.

He gestured with a "please," "Miss Qin, my grandparents have been waiting for you for a long time."

Qin Zhao nodded, "Alright."

As she passed Qin Kejing and Shen Xihe, she stopped.

Turning her head, her lips curved slightly, "Qin Kejing, where’s your invitation? Do you need me to take you inside?"

According to the Qin Family’s status, the Zou Family wouldn’t invite them.

Qin Kejing was able to attend the banquet because of Shen Xihe.

Shen Xihe was a top student at the Business School, and the Shen Family’s status in the business circles of Imperial City was very high, so Zou Ziqi issued Shen Xihe an invitation.

"I’m here with Xihe."

Feeling everyone’s eyes on her, Qin Kejing’s fair face flushed with a thin layer of embarrassed anger.

Those with invitations could bring a plus-one; this was an understood rule from the Zou Family.

"Is that so."

Qin Zhao smiled, "I thought Mr. Zou invited you, and you kindly wanted to take me inside, turns out you’re borrowing Mr. Shen’s shine. Then you better be careful, mind your words and actions.

Lest you embarrass the Qin Family and also tarnish Young Master Shen’s reputation."

Qin Zhao returned Qin Kejing’s earlier ’advice’ in full.

"Miss Qin, this way, please."

Zou Ziqi politely led Qin Zhao inside, leaving behind an audience hungry for drama and an embarrassed Qin Kejing.

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Zou Ziqi first took Qin Zhao to the second-floor study to meet with Old Zou and his wife.

"Miss Qin, we truly can’t thank you enough."

The elderly couple repeatedly expressed their gratitude, visibly moved.

Qin Zhao was calm, "Old Zou, do you remember the matter I reminded you about?"

Old Zou’s expression paused, his tone grave, "I remember. I’ve been carefully considering it these past few days and now have some suspects in mind."

"Then I won’t say more; just be cautious."

Although Old Zou was advanced in years, he had founded the Zou Family’s empire and was far from a senile old man.

"The medicinal ingredients you asked me to collect are being prepared. However, some are quite rare, and our company has no stock, so we might need to purchase them.

Once everything is collected, I will have Ziqi inform Miss Qin."

"Thank you, Old Zou."

"You’re welcome, it’s the least I can do."

After exchanging a few pleasantries and discussing important matters, it was time for Old Zou to go downstairs to greet the guests.