They wanted you to divorce and leave, but you became a rich woman's dream man.

Night was just beginning to fall in the residential area.

Gao Jun got out of the car and slowly scanned his surroundings.

It was rush hour, and the world was filled with busyness and noise.

Outside the south gate of the residential area, a food street stretches out.

The streets were bustling with people, and the lively atmosphere was irresistible.

The aromas from the food stalls mingled together, tantalizing Gao Jun's taste buds.

Just then, his phone rang crisply.

[Ah Biao: "Wow! You're so fast!? Wait for me, I'm still changing subway lines!"]

Gao Jun smiled and replied to the message before striding towards the food street.

The temperature in Yanjing at night was only four or five degrees Celsius, and the air was damp and chilly, like a thin veil enveloping the city. Gao Jun zipped up his jacket, put on his Bluetooth headphones, and music flowed into his ears. He enjoyed the comfort brought by the music as he strolled along the lively streets.

Now that I'm in Yanjing, how can I not try the local delicacies? Gao Jun thought to himself, his eyes wandering between the various stalls. These kinds of food streets near established residential areas often hide amazing culinary delights.

After searching for a while, Gao Jun had several small bags in his hands, filled with various snacks such as Lei Sha Yuan (a type of glutinous rice ball), Tiao Tou Gao (a type of rice cake), and scallion pancakes.

He stood on the street, opened the paper bag containing the scallion pancakes, took a bite, and the bright yellow and crispy outer layer cracked between his teeth. The aroma of scallions and oil instantly spread in his mouth, mixed with the salty and fragrant minced pork. The taste was simply amazing.

"Hey, little brother!" A sweet voice came from behind.

Gao Jun turned around and saw two girls, bundled up tightly, standing not far away. One of the girls gently nudged the girl next to her who was wearing a hat and said with a smile, "My best friend has something urgent to tell you."

"An'an, didn't you say you'd do it yourself?" The girl who was pushed blushed instantly.

"I'm just trying to help you," the girl named An'an blinked.

The two whispered a few words to each other, and then the girl in the hat playfully stuck out her tongue at Gao Jun and said, "Hey bro, your skin is amazing! What skincare secrets do you use? Can you share them?"

Gao Jun couldn't help but laugh out loud, and without hesitation, he took out his phone and handed over his QR code. He was already quite adept at handling this kind of situation.

In fact, he has been deliberately keeping a low profile today.

The sneakers, jeans, hoodie, and jacket she was wearing were all very ordinary travel attire, without any flashy elements.

However, his outstanding appearance still attracted a lot of attention, drawing the gaze of many girls along the way.

"Yay!" The two girls successfully added each other as friends and smiled excitedly at each other.

"Hey bro, do you live in Shengxin Garden too? Which building are you in?" the girl in the hat asked expectantly.

Gao Jun shook his head slightly and replied, "I just arrived in Yanjing today. I'm here to visit a classmate."

"Ah...I see." A hint of disappointment flashed across the two girls' faces. They realized he was just a passerby; their little hopes vanished instantly.

The three chatted for a while longer, and the two girls enthusiastically introduced Gao Jun to the nearby restaurants, especially recommending an old-fashioned fried chicken leg shop next door.

"Ring ring—" The phone suddenly rang in my earphones.

Gao Jun answered the phone, only to hear Abiao anxiously shout, "Where are you? I'm at the South Gate!"

Holding the fried chicken leg he had just bought, Gao Jun quickly said, "I'll buy some snacks over there and be right there."

After hanging up the phone, Gao Jun said goodbye to the two girls and walked through the bustling crowd. Soon he saw Abiao looking around on the sidewalk.

Ah Biao has an average appearance, standing a little over 1.7 meters tall. His face shows signs of travel fatigue, and he has a bit of a beard. He's wearing a hoodie, sweatpants, and basketball shoes, looking almost exactly the same as he did in college. Come to think of it, he's only graduated six months ago.

Their eyes met. A-Biao was stunned for a moment, then let out a strange cry and rushed over, grabbing Gao Jun's shoulder.

"Wow! Gao Jun, did you get plastic surgery after graduation?" Abiao exclaimed in surprise.

"I call this a natural transformation," Gao Jun joked with a smile. "Don't I look much more handsome than before?"

"Wow! I'm so envious! Your figure and appearance are completely different from how you looked in college! I thought the photos of you in the department were photoshopped by Dong, but it turns out it's real. Seriously though, tell me honestly, how do you maintain such thick, black hair? Any secrets? I've been working so hard lately, my hair is almost falling out!" A-Biao scratched his thinning hair in frustration. Hair has such a huge impact on a person's mental state; even the most handsome person will have their image drastically diminished if they develop a receding hairline.

Gao Jun's facial features haven't changed much, but his skin is fair and smooth, his lips are red and his teeth are white, and with his thick, black hair, he is a perfect example of a handsome guy who has made a comeback.

"It's about consistently maintaining internal balance, plus exercising, and paying special attention to your diet..." Gao Jun casually replied, and the two stood there, reminiscing about their university days with a mix of emotions.

They talked about their college classmates, especially their roommates.

A-Biao took the snack from Gao Jun, munching on a chicken leg as he led him into the residential area.

The residential area is very large, with densely packed buildings, including many 30-story high-rises, and the buildings are very close together.

The two swiped their cards to enter the building. While waiting for the elevator, A-Biao said with a smile, "Come with me to put the computer home first, and I'll take you to see the big nightlife later!"

"Don't forget, you said you'd arrange a full-service package for me," Gao Jun reminded him with a smile.

Ah Biao looked around and lowered his voice, saying, "Let's go to a bar first, and then we'll go for a foot massage."

"Serious or not?" Gao Jun asked half-jokingly.

"Holy crap, what are you thinking! Who would go there seriously! Let me tell you, it's really interesting there, and there are pretty girls in all sorts of uniforms." Abiao said mysteriously.

As the two were talking, the elevator arrived at the 18th floor.

Ah Biao unlocked the door with his key. The room was pitch black, and the passageway was very narrow. He skillfully turned on the light and led Gao Jun inside.

The original two-bedroom, one-living-room apartment has had its living room partitioned into three bedrooms.

Abiao rented a small, north-facing secondary bedroom, about 11 square meters in size. You could see the whole room at a glance. The room was furnished with a wardrobe, a computer desk, a bed, and an air conditioner.

Ah Biao pointed to his bed and said, "I'm not kidding you, this is a 1.5-meter-wide bed, more than enough for two people. It was originally prepared for my future girlfriend, but if you don't mind, you can make do with it."

As he spoke, Abiao pulled a bunch of things out of his backpack: two bottles of mineral water, two 1 mAh power banks, several packets of instant coffee, and a handful of loose candy.

Noticing Gao Jun's puzzled look, A Biao smiled and explained, "The company boss is too stingy, squeezing us dry every day, so I can only take advantage of the company in return. This bottled water is from the company's water dispenser, it's Yibao brand, two bottles are enough for me to drink all night, clean and cheap. I fully charge my power bank at the company, so I can save on electricity bills on weekends. Instant coffee and candy are also free, so why not take them? This is called taking advantage of the capitalists, seeking benefits for myself."

Upon hearing this, Gao Jun couldn't help but give a thumbs up and exclaimed, "Awesome! You're really something!"

"Hehe." A-Biao chuckled smugly, then began to tidy himself up.

He washed his hair, shaved, changed into clean clothes, and even applied some moisturizer. After tidying himself up, he looked much more refreshed.

Ah Biao snapped his fingers excitedly and said, "Come on, baby! I'm taking you to a bar near People's Square tonight. It's my first time there, and a few colleagues from work are coming too. I heard it's full of beautiful women. Well, I'm just too charming. I just got off work early and a beautiful woman asked me out. I couldn't refuse!"

After packing their things, the two went downstairs together.

A-Biao took Gao Jun by taxi to Line 2, and after a 20-minute subway ride, they finally arrived at their destination.

Throughout the journey, Abiao talked non-stop.

During his six months in Yanjing, he seemed to have accumulated a lot of words and feelings.

He stayed in Yanjing to earn and save money.

He enjoys the hustle and bustle of big cities, but he also knows it will be difficult for him to settle down here.

Now he's thinking of taking advantage of his youth, enduring a few more years of hardship, saving enough money to go back to his hometown in Fujian Province to buy a house and help his parents do some small business.

Although the job is tiring, the salary is pretty good. After becoming a full-time employee, the monthly salary will be 12k. After deducting social insurance and housing fund, I will still get more than 9k.

For a single man, this income is enough to live comfortably. Moreover, the demanding work has greatly improved his technical skills.

He still has high hopes for the future, and occasionally fantasizes about getting rich overnight, and even buys a few lottery tickets to dream about it.

He liked the beautiful receptionist at the company, but knew in his heart that confessing his feelings would be hopeless, so he could only secretly follow her on Douyin (TikTok). (End of Chapter)