Yuhu Heaven and Earth Villa District, Villa No. 7.
A black Bentley Mulsanne pulled up to the entrance.
"Endure what? Just focus on making breakfast."
Aside from the initial pain, she had slowly adapted.
When he got home, a middle-aged man with a square face was sitting on the sofa in plaid pajamas, watching the financial news.
"I don’t want to move right now. Why don’t you come to my place? I’ll send you the address."
Lin Jiang thought for a moment. He didn’t really have anything going on today, so he could take them out to relax.
Lin Jiang went to the bathroom, muttering to himself,
"Exams already?"
Recalling Chen Jingxian’s performance yesterday, it was certainly commendable.
After breakfast, the two of them left together. But before they went out, she helped straighten Lin Jiang’s clothes, just like a dutiful wife.
[You have gained the favor of NPC Chen Jingxian. Affinity +40]
"What time do you think it is? You’re still sleeping? The early bird gets the worm."
[Reward: 4 million NPC Special Investment Fund, deposited to your account.]
In the kitchen, Chen Jingxian was focused on cooking.
Li Yueting: "Love you, my dear big bro! Heart."
"Mainly because I need to shake you down for some cash. If you’re going to beg, you need to have the right attitude, don’t you think?"
After hanging up, he received Lin Qiangwei’s location and drove over.
"Running a fever this early in the morning."
"If..."
"Trying to confront Berkeley head-on will be extremely difficult. You could try other avenues, like safety, hygiene, fire codes... Dig up the soil they’re growing in. Only then might you be able to dismantle them from within."
Chen Jingxian didn’t have Lin Jiang drive her and left in a taxi she hailed herself.
"It doesn’t matter if it’s a little early or late. Don’t be so stressed about it."
Lin Jiang’s hand brushed lightly over her, making Chen Jingxian tingle. She bit her lip to control herself.
’It’s a bit of a mystery.’
"The group’s shareholders have raised some serious concerns about this. I want to hear your thoughts."
"This way of dressing... I approve."
"Do you have a specific plan?"
"Come on, take my arm," Lin Jiang said once they were outside.
’I can ask Lin Qiangwei about this sort of thing. As long as I have money, the difficulty should drop dramatically.’
Lin Jiang could tell. She wasn’t just not awake, she was "running a fever."
"What time is it? You’re not up yet?"
"You really have a poor sense of time. But that’s a minor detail. Are you free today? Junjun and I are planning to go out."
Han Shengqun nodded and turned off the TV with the remote.
Lifting the hem of her nightgown, he found there was nothing underneath.
"That amount of money isn’t a problem, but you have to deliver results," Han Shengqun said.
"Dad, I’m home," Han Guangqi said, slumping onto the adjacent sofa. He looked exhausted and dejected.
"My solution is to imitate them," Han Guangqi said.
"It’s fine. It won’t take long."
Seeing this reward, Lin Jiang’s eyes lit up.
This man was Han Shengqun, Han Guangqi’s father.
"I have something to talk to you about. Come over to my place, and I’ll treat you to breakfast."
Chen Jingxian hummed softly in response.
Lin Jiang’s hand also wrapped around her waist.
Walking through the residential complex, anyone who saw them would assume they were a married couple.
"Are you going to the office today?" Chen Jingxian asked in return.
"I woke up a little late today. I was afraid you wouldn’t have time to eat, so I didn’t bother putting any on," Chen Jingxian said gently.
After hanging up with Li Yueting, Lin Jiang transferred 50,000 yuan to her, which would be enough to last her a while.
A gentle, happy smile appeared in Chen Jingxian’s eyes as she linked her arm with Lin Jiang’s.
But their core natures were different.
[You led an NPC on a marvelous journey. Physique +1]
But he’d been living his life with little sense of time.
[Reward: 4 million NPC Special Training Fund, deposited to your account.]
"I held a meeting with the management team today, and I also contacted Donglai Supermarket. I want to visit them to observe and learn. It’s the only way I can think of to beat him. Only by doing this can we win our customers back."
"That’s a movie, after all. For the group, it’s just icing on the cake. You still need to focus on your primary responsibilities. That’s your main task for the near future."
This was the first time Lin Jiang had seen Lin Qiangwei without makeup. She was even more beautiful than he had imagined.
Lin Qiangwei was groaning, clearly not fully awake yet.
"Since when are you so respectful of my opinion? You’ve really grown up."
The women around him almost all had a virtuous side, especially Xu Lin and Fang Jie.
"Do you have a budget?"
’The quest isn’t exactly hard, but it’s not simple either.’
[Affinity: 180]
"If what?"
"I never would have guessed they’d be willing to spend over eight million to resolve a mere hygiene issue. There’s no precedent for this."
"I think it’s better to get some exercise in the morning, don’t you?"
[Made an NPC beg for mercy within 5 minutes. Martial Force +1]
"We’re thinking of a resort where we can soak in hot springs, camp, and have a barbecue."
Lin Jiang had just stepped out of the kitchen when he heard Chen Jingxian’s voice and stopped.
"And if I can’t come up with a solution?"
Lin Jiang already knew about the exam date from talking with Xu Yingjun.
"You really have grown up. Just wait."
"Don’t underestimate Lin Jiang. He’s a man with a sharp mind and clear vision. Even a lion uses its full strength to catch a rabbit, let alone when facing an opponent like him. What you need to do is not just defeat him, but also prove your capabilities to the board. Do you understand what I’m saying?"
"Um..."
He knocked on the door, and it was opened quickly.
"Then we might not be able to keep the store. That’s why I called you back. I want to have a serious talk with you about this."
[You have earned the admiration of an NPC. Charm +1]
"Mm..."
"I know."
"How could I not? I have to make sure you eat well. It’s my duty."
"I saw the news about Berkeley. Their way of handling it was unexpected, but I have to admit, he’s got guts. The buzz from this online marketing campaign is unprecedented. It’s far more than what a few million could buy."
After the car came to a stop, Han Guangqi stepped out.
She let out a little yelp, her expression one of pure enjoyment. In that respect, she was quite similar to Fang Jie.
"We’re going to get the camping supplies now. We can leave this afternoon. How does that sound?"
’Silly woman...’
He slowly walked into the kitchen and hugged Chen Jingxian from behind.
After he washed up, breakfast was already on the table.
"It’s precisely because there’s no precedent that it’s causing such a huge stir," Han Shengqun said.
Lin Qiangwei threw her arms around Lin Jiang, leaving only a few centimeters between them.
"This is one of the rare times you’ve called me first. Of course, I have to make the most of this opportunity."
"What do you need my help with?"
"I’m just a straightforward person. It’s the same with liking you. I’m offering myself up for free, no strings attached, and you still won’t sleep with me," Lin Qiangwei said resentfully.
"Besides, I wanted to ask you for a favor, so I definitely need to put on a good performance."
But Chen Jingxian’s core was virtue itself; her career was the additional attribute, and she reveled in it.
After a few seconds of silence, Han Shengqun said coolly,
"You’re talking about that movie, right?"
Having been thoroughly initiated, Chen Jingxian seemed to exude even more womanly charm. Her every move was filled with a sense of virtuousness.
"Stop looking and go wash up."
Even though he hadn’t slept well, Lin Jiang decided not to go back to sleep. He stretched, got dressed, and left the room.
Chen Jingxian looked at Lin Jiang, then paused.
"Alright, alright, that’s not the point," Li Yueting said.
Knowing Lin Qiangwei’s personality, Lin Jiang was more inclined to believe she usually slept naked. The fact that she was dressed like this now made her intentions obvious.
Ignoring the string of game notifications, Lin Jiang glanced at the side of the bed. Chen Jingxian was already gone.
"If the board of directors won’t approve it, I’ll find a way myself."
"What is it?"
"To borrow money."
"They’re following Donglai Supermarket’s playbook. If they can do it, so can I."
「...」
Lin Jiang’s daily schedule was never fixed. If he wasn’t going to the office, he didn’t need to drive her.
"Aah..."
"Hellooo~"
Xu Lin’s core was her career, and Fang Jie’s was freedom. Virtue was just an additional attribute for them.
"I went to bed late last night~"
"I think the board is overreacting. This is nothing. I have other investments that will start showing returns soon."
She didn’t try to stop Lin Jiang. She even arched her back slightly, letting him admire the view.
[Quest Description: Build the largest nightclub in Ning’an District.]
During their battle, she seemed to have held on until the very end before her stamina gave out and she said she couldn’t go on. In this respect, she was much stronger than Xu Lin.
"I understand."
’Could it be related to her figure?’
Lin Jiang smacked Lin Qiangwei on her plump bottom.
Lin Qiangwei was standing in the doorway, wearing only her underwear—a very skimpy set at that. There was no "dark undergrowth," which very likely meant it had been neatly tended to.
"That’s normal. It’s always like that the first time. Rest up for the next few days. I’m going to go wash up."
"I might need another 20 million," Han Guangqi said.
"Yeah."
[Quest Name: Entertainment Above All]
But to Lin Jiang’s surprise, a red exclamation mark appeared above her head.
After watching her leave, Lin Jiang called Lin Qiangwei.
"This is why I say you’re so virtuous. No one else can compare to you."
Besides that, Lin Jiang had also discovered something else: Chen Jingxian’s combat prowess wasn’t weak at all.
"We have exams the day after tomorrow, so Teacher Shen gave us the day off to relax."
As usual, no matter how late she went to bed, Chen Jingxian would be up the next day to make him breakfast.
"You’re certainly direct. No lead-up at all."
[Quest Reward: Gold-level Kidney Potion, 5 million cash.]
His task for the day was to find Lin Qiangwei, so he indeed wasn’t going to the office.
"Didn’t your teacher ever tell you the early worm gets eaten by the bird?"
"Let’s go. I’ll take you to the office."
It was a call from Li Yueting.
Chen Jingxian let out a coquettish cry, full of feminine charm.
"Maybe tonight... It’s still a little uncomfortable for me to walk right now."
With more and more women around him, his previous Silver-level Kidney was proving to be a bit inadequate when things got frequent. If he upgraded to a Gold-level one, the effect would be much better.
"Bro, what are you doing?" Li Yueting asked after he answered the phone.
"That sounds like a good plan."
A little after seven in the morning, Lin Jiang was jolted awake by a frantic ringing from his phone.
"Don’t worry about me. Go take care of your business. I’ll just grab a taxi."
"Oh, okay."
Before he knew it, their exam time had arrived.
"That works."
"I was sleeping. You woke me up."
His expression was grim, darker than the sky overhead.
"If you want to... right now... I can endure it."
RING RING RING—
The moment he embraced her, he could feel her body go soft, but Lin Jiang’s focus was elsewhere.
"Where do you want to go?"
"I’ve seen the other women around you. Be honest, am I worse than them? With a body like mine, wouldn’t it feel better to play with me?"

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