Flying up to become a phoenix?

Will I really become a phoenix?

Zhang Qinyao chuckled bitterly in silence. She found it increasingly difficult to understand her mother's logic. Would relying on her beauty to entice a few rich second-generation heirs truly lead to a glamorous life?

But is that the kind of life she still wants now?

"Alright, Mom, I got it. I have something to do here, so I'll hang up now."

Words without mutual understanding are too many, Zhang Qinyao replied perfunctorily before hanging up the call.

Afterwards, Zhang Qinyao stood alone on the deck, her hands resting on the cruise ship's rail, staring blankly at the vast expanse of the sea in the distance.

Under the radiance of the blazing sun, her silhouette appeared somewhat thin and lonely.

Suddenly hearing footsteps approaching from behind, Zhang Qinyao quickly turned around, unbelievably finding Jiang Feng right next to her.

"Brother Feng, why are you here? Aren't you with Qingcheng and the others?" Zhang Qinyao was quite surprised.

"No, I came up to smoke and saw you here."

Jiang Feng calmly lit a cigarette and said.

Zhang Qingyao felt a bit embarrassed and blushed.

So, he heard her conversation with Yang Jingjing just now?

Jiang Feng was also unapologetic, looked at her, and asked, "Can you tell me what exactly has led to your change now?"

In Jiang Feng's earliest impressions, Zhang Qinyao was indeed a girl who craved vanity, resorting to any means to achieve her goals, sycophantic, and very cunning!

But now, she had truly transformed completely.

Transformed time and again, continually impressing Jiang Feng anew.

So Jiang Feng was very curious about the reason behind it all.

Zhang Qinyao was stunned upon hearing this, then smiled bitterly and said, "It's not really about change; it's just that I suddenly figured out a lot of things."

She turned around, continued to gaze at the distant blue sea and sky, and said softly, "After going through so many things, I realized one truth: how great a person is doesn't depend on how many people they know, or how many friends and networks they have, but on how many people know them, and how many genuinely want to consider them a friend! Simply put, you must be strong yourself."

Hearing Zhang Qinyao's heartfelt sentiments once again, Jiang Feng was moved yet again. She had actually gained such a profound insight.

"Brother Feng, you know? Actually, I really hate attending various parties and meeting those so-called noble people now."

"Because I know that without enough capital, they won't help me. At most, they just want my body, or see me as nothing more than a tool for their desires."

Zhang Qinyao turned her head, her tone extremely sincere: "If it weren't for not wanting to listen to my mom nagging, I really wouldn't want to attend this Dragon Boat event that doesn't match my identity. If I didn't come, she'd go to my house and turn my life upside down."

"Luckily, after coming here, it has indeed helped me learn a lot of things that can't be learned from books, allowing me to truly enrich myself, which is why I came over thick-skinned."

"How could that be called thick-skinned?" Jiang Feng chuckled: "In my view, you're one of the people on this ship who should be here the most!"

"Brother Feng..." Zhang Qinyao's eyes instantly reddened as she gazed deeply at Jiang Feng.

Standing together with her, Jiang Feng looked at the distant sea, speaking calmly: "No one ever knows what might happen next in their life, much like this sea, with its waves rising and falling, its highs and lows, but the hardest thing is to recognize oneself clearly."

"As long as you have a clear and accurate self-assessment, and maintain a good mindset, then all difficulties can be easily resolved, sailing through the waves."

"So I must congratulate you, you've done it. The future holds promise for you, and I have high hopes."

"Brother Feng, thank you!"

Encouraged by Jiang Feng, Zhang Qinyao shivered with emotion, finally unable to hold back her tears.

She actually had a secret she hadn't told Jiang Feng. It was precisely Jiang Feng who enabled her to realize all this and make the changes.

He was truly a man worth loving deeply and being grateful for; he was the spiritual support and source of faith within her heart forever.

"Alright, stop overthinking," Jiang Feng gently patted Zhang Qinyao's fragrant shoulder: "Go down and learn from Qingcheng and the others well, I look forward to your growth."

"Yes, Brother Feng!"

Zhang Qinyao nodded heavily and then stepped off the deck.

At the moment she turned around, she fiercely wiped away her tears, her waist straighter and firmer than ever, her steps more confident than ever!

Jiang Feng nodded with approval, turned back, and continued to smoke, deep in thought.

...

Getting off the deck.

As Zhang Qinyao was about to walk into the tea room, a few wealthy wives adorned with jewels suddenly came out from the direction of the washroom in front.

Among them was someone she found somewhat familiar, it was Liu Dafang whom she encountered in the parking lot before!

At this moment, Liu Dafang was swearing and complaining about the previous incident to her several sisters.

"Sister Fen, I don't know what happened with your nephew Young Master Hui; he actually supported those little vixens in public, making both my husband and I lose face. I was even forced to apologize to them! This is the first time in my life I had to apologize to a bunch of little vixens, it's truly infuriating!"

Beside Liu Dafang stood a more dignified looking rich lady, who was also the most prestigious among the group.

"Alright, stop complaining. I'll have a word with Xiao Hui for you if I get the chance, alright? He probably didn't know you're very close with me, otherwise, he would surely give you some face. Don't worry, when I see those little vixens, I'll avenge you. I can't believe someone dares to offend my sister!"

"Haha, thank you, Sister Fen, you're the best to your sisters!" Liu Dafang immediately flattered.

Hearing their conversation, Zhang Qinyao quickly moved to slip into the tea room, trying to avoid being seen by Liu Dafang.

Unexpectedly, Liu Dafang spotted her at a glance!

"Hey? You stop, don't leave! I'm talking to you!"

Liu Dafang immediately extended her chubby finger, pointing at Zhang Qinyao, and said, "Sister Fen, that's her! She's also one of those who insulted me back then, we mustn't let her run away!"

"What are you waiting for? Quickly grab her for me!" Gao Lifeng shouted angrily.

Immediately, these wealthy wives rushed forward like fierce tigresses, blocking Zhang Qinyao!

Pitifully, with such a narrow corridor, Zhang Qinyao had nowhere to hide and was quickly grabbed by Liu Dafang.

Liu Dafang slapped Zhang Qinyao's face hard, sneering: "Little vixen, try running again! Let's see how long you can be arrogant without Young Master Hui backing you? Get over here, you bitch!"

With that, Liu Dafang pulled Zhang Qinyao's hair harshly, dragging her towards Gao Lifeng!