The Useless Heiress Is Actually A Bigshot
Chapter 376 - Chapter 376 Chapter 376 Understanding Big Sister

Chapter 376: Chapter 376: Understanding Big Sister Chapter 376: Chapter 376: Understanding Big Sister During dinner, while looking at the proper young lady sitting next to Zhong Jinghao, Zhong Niangyao raised her eyebrows but did not say anything.

Previously, she had observed Zhong Jinghao’s physiognomy.

Zhong Jinghao’s destined romantic relationships were not clear, which meant that anything was possible, depending on how he chose. Zhong Jinghao would meet girls he was attracted to, as well as those who matched his social status and could aid his career. However, who he would eventually end up with, who would become his true love, that was up to him to decide.

Now, it seemed that Zhong Jinghao had made his choice. She just hoped he wouldn’t regret it.

This time, the girl Zhong Jinghao brought back was none other than Lin Wanrou, the third young miss from the Lin Family whom he had met at a party previously.

The Zhong Family had warmly welcomed Lin Wanrou’s visit, clearly quite pleased with her. Particularly, Zhong Minghao and Zheng Silin affirmed Zhong Jinghao’s choice vigorously.

Of course, as the orchestrators of this event, Old Sir Zhong and Old Madam Zhong were naturally very pleased. The dinner was a joyful occasion for all.

Even Zhong Mengxuan, who usually liked to stir up trouble, did not dare make any reckless moves tonight.

After dinner, Lin Wanrou did not leave immediately; instead, everyone gathered in the living room to chat.

During the conversation, Zheng Silin had subtly brought up the subjects of engagement and marriage.

Zhong Jinghao and Lin Wanrou had already seen each other before and had been dating for some time. Since both families were well-matched socially, this marriage was favored by both sets of parents, who were well aware of their children’s relationship.

Now that she had been formally brought home, everything else was set to naturally progress.

Zhong Niangyao did not interject, simply listening quietly on the side. As a junior, it was better for her not to speak out at such a time. After all, this matter did not concern her much; there was no need for her to get involved.

Feeling somewhat bored, Zhong Niangyao yawned when nobody was looking, then stood up to go outside for some fresh air.

Zhong Jinghao, who had been sitting on the sofa taking care of Lin Wanrou, suddenly stood up, claiming he needed to use the restroom, and then also left the living room.

Arriving at the garden corridor, Zhong Niangyao took a deep breath and stretched lazily.

Although it was already night, various small lightbulbs hung around the garden, making the whole area as bright as day.

She settled down on a low railing in the corridor and leaned against a pillar, closed her eyes, and let her thoughts drift, not wanting to think about anything, just to settle her emotions.

Such practice was a good way of cultivation for those who helped with fortune-telling and exorcism. Normally, if she had free time at night, she would also choose to come here to gather her thoughts.

However, just as she had closed her eyes, Zhong Niangyao heard a set of steady footsteps. Shortly thereafter, she opened her starry eyes, a hint of regret flashing through them.

Zhong Jinghao walked slowly to the opposite side of Zhong Niangyao and also sat down on the low railing, then looked up at Zhong Niangyao but did not speak immediately.

Zhong Niangyao did not urge him, nor did she even glance at Zhong Jinghao, who was sitting there.

Since Zhong Jinghao had come to find her, it should be him to speak first. Of course, if Zhong Jinghao had simply come over to enjoy the evening view with her, his cousin, she would welcome that very much.

After a long time, Zhong Jinghao’s cool voice finally broke the silence, “Zhong Niangyao, you’ve really changed a lot. The old you would never have been able to calm down and enjoy the scenery here.”

“Yeah, as you’ve mentioned before,” Zhong Niangyao smiled faintly, even with a hint of self-mockery, “If I had time in the past, I would probably be following Li Jingming everywhere! How could I have the mood to enjoy the scenery here?”

Zhong Jinghao did not offer any refutation or words of comfort. His tone was a mix between a murmur and a query, “What is love, really? What kind of emotion must it be, to make someone feel that way about another person?”

Zhong Niangyao paused for a moment, then smiled, “You know what it feels like to like someone, don’t you?”

Could it be that Zhong Jinghao saw her as a confidante to come and chat with at this time? Although they were cousins, surely their relationship hadn’t reached that level!

Even in the original host’s memories, she and this cousin didn’t have much interaction–merely greeting each other when they met. To put it plainly, Zhong Jinghao hadn’t thought highly of Zhong Niangyao at the time.

Zhong Jinghao was taken aback for a moment, apparently not expecting Zhong Niangyao to respond that way. He fell silent for a while.

Seeing the silent Zhong Jinghao, Zhong Niangyao did not push further.

Now she roughly knew what Zhong Jinghao’s purpose was, but as an onlooker, she really could not offer any helpful advice. Everything depended on the parties involved.

After a good while, Zhong Jinghao spoke again, his voice tinged with a subtle, indiscernible loss, “Zhong Niangyao, what exactly did you mean by the words you told me before?”

“That’s not important,” Zhong Niangyao shook her head, “What I might have said doesn’t matter to you. What’s important is your choice. As I’ve said before, different choices lead to different futures. It all depends on what is most important to you.”

“I know very well what I want,” Zhong Jinghao suppressed a fleeting, unidentified gleam in his eyes, “It’s just that I don’t understand why–despite it being my own choice–I still feel a sense of oppression.”

Zhong Niangyao looked up at Zhong Jinghao, her face growing more earnest, “In life, there are no perfect choices, only those that are most suitable. Since you know what you want and have made a choice that suits you best, you should stick to it.”

“There’s no way to have it all in life, whether it be one choice or another, there will always be gains and losses. You can’t have both the fish and the bear’s paw; it’s best not to be too greedy.”

Upon hearing Zhong Niangyao’s words, Zhong Jinghao furrowed his brows, lowered his head, and spoke in a low voice, tinged with confusion, apparently questioning not only the person across him but also himself, “Am I being too greedy?”

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