11:30 a.m.

On He Jing's double bed in Zhongbai Apartment, which was covered with pink sheets.

The blush on He Jing's delicate face lingered for a long time.

Like lotus flowers in a pond after being battered by a storm, they are delicate, beautiful, and captivating.

Just a few days ago, He Jing exuded a pure and innocent college girl vibe.

She's already starting to look like a radiant young married woman.

After regaining some strength, He Jing propped herself up on the bed with her hands, leaned close to Jiang Tao's head, and breathed softly as she said:

"Brother Tao, my dad called back then and said that he had subcontracted the construction project of the factory in Longcheng Garden, just as you suggested."

“He can probably earn around 60 yuan on that project. He said he would give you 50 yuan after the funds arrive.”

The project He Jing mentioned is the one with "bad feng shui" mentioned in the previous intelligence report, which is said to cause various problems during construction.

Although it may sound a bit mystical at first glance, the information provided by Brother Tongzi is definitely not unfounded and must have some basis.

Whoever undertakes this kind of project will lose money, and Jiang Tao naturally couldn't bear to watch He Jing's parents jump into this pit.

Although it earns significantly less than doing it yourself, making a net profit of 60 yuan from reselling is still quite good.

He Jing's parents couldn't earn this much even after a year of hard work.

"Why give it to me? Let your dad keep it for himself. Consider it our way of showing respect to our elders as younger generations."

Jiang Tao patted He Jing's smooth, jade-like back with a smile. At this moment, he was no longer interested in a mere 50 yuan.
From beginning to end, he never intended to take a cut from He Jing's father's project.

"Hehe, then I'll thank Brother Tao on behalf of my dad~"

He Jing chuckled and leaned forward to kiss Jiang Tao on the lips.

This 50 yuan is not just about the money; it's also a way for her husband to express his love for her.

Jiang Tao looked down at He Jing in his arms and went straight to the point:

"By the way, Jingjing, I'm planning to open a gym in Pingchang District. You can be my general manager."

"Huh? Me? Am I capable?"

Upon hearing Jiang Tao's words, He Jing pointed to her face with some surprise and fear.

Jiang Tao laughed and said, "What's wrong with that? Just do whatever you want. Even if you lose money, it's okay. I'll cover for you."

"Hey, Brother Tao, this...this isn't a good idea, is it? Investing in a gym costs a lot of money, right?"

Strictly speaking, He Jing hasn't graduated yet; she's still a university student.

She usually does odd jobs like creating content for social media or hosting opening ceremonies.

Jiang Tao suddenly made her the boss, and she was truly not prepared at all.

Jiang Tao laughed and said, "You don't need to worry about how much it costs. This gym is a practice project for me. Just practice on it."

"Brother Tao, I..."

He Jing looked directly into Jiang Tao's eyes.

She suddenly remembered the slight confusion that had flashed through her mind between Jiang Tao leaving last night and him coming up today.

Since the two became a couple, Jiang Tao has stopped her from doing any part-time jobs.

Self-media allows you to do things according to your own mood, without having to worry about making money.

What will I do in the future?
I can't just be a parasite who does nothing but eat, drink, and have fun around Brother Tao, can I?

Today, Brother Tao suddenly assigned himself a task. Is he also looking for something to do?

Thinking of this, He Jing swallowed back the words she was about to say in refusal.

"If I lose money, Brother Tao, you can't yell at me, and you can't abandon me either."

After making her decision, He Jing looked at Jiang Tao with her big, watery eyes, her gaze full of love for him.

"How could I not want you? You'll be my woman for life."

Jiang Tao tightened his grip on He Jing, holding her even closer.

Their hearts were pressed tightly together, He Jing's eyes gradually became hazy, and her heartbeat became faster and faster.

After one hour……

He Jing, whose legs were a little weak, clung almost entirely to Jiang Tao.

The two of them went downstairs together and got into the Mercedes-Benz G-Class.

After getting into the car, Jiang Tao immediately ordered, "Old Jia, go to Jinghua Pavilion."

"Good boss."

Jia Guilin agreed, quickly started the car, and drove towards the location of Jinghua Pavilion.

Along the way, He Jing leaned down and whispered in Jiang Tao's ear, occasionally letting out a clear, crisp laugh.

Jia Guilin, who was driving in front, was once again fed a mouthful of dog food by his own boss.

In less than half an hour, Jia Guilin parked his car in a parking lot near Jinghua Pavilion.

Jiang Tao simply tossed Jia Guilin 1000 yuan and told him to figure out his own lunch.

He then led the beaming He Jing towards the main building of Jinghua Pavilion.

The midday sun shines through the lush branches of the ancient trees, casting dappled shadows in the quiet alley.

This hutong, located in the heart of Beijing, may seem ordinary, but it exudes a quiet and dignified aura that keeps strangers at bay.

Deep in the alley, two weathered stone lions stand silently, guarding a vermilion gate.

A plaque made of ebony hangs above the door, with three characters written in vigorous strokes: Jinghua Pavilion.

There are no dazzling neon lights or noisy signs here.

There wasn't even a welcoming waiter standing outside the door.

Everything silently proclaims its extremely high level of privacy and entry requirements.

Jinghua Pavilion, formerly the residence of a powerful prince in the Qing Dynasty, has now been transformed into an ultra-private club-style restaurant.

It is not open to the public and only accepts members.

Its rules are astonishingly strict:

Price range: Basic package is 8888 yuan per person, plus a 15% service charge.

This is just the beginning; if paired with the restaurant's carefully selected wines, the average cost per person can easily exceed ten thousand yuan.

There's no limit to how much you can customize a menu.

Also, Jinghua Pavilion is a membership-based establishment, only entertaining its own members.

Even the most basic membership isn't something you can get just by having money; it requires a joint recommendation from three senior members.

Becoming a member of Jinghua Pavilion has long been a symbol of status and social circle.

It is a place where countless wealthy people, celebrities, and bigwigs in the Beijing area discuss important matters and enjoy ultimate privacy and prestige.

Jiang Tao received his membership card yesterday at the Huabin Manor banquet, and it was the highest-level platinum membership card.

This card not only eliminates the high membership fees and cumbersome referral process, but also offers the privilege of no appointment required.

Cardholders will receive the most luxurious and attentive hospitality whenever they arrive.

This is undoubtedly another generous gift to express gratitude to Huabin and to further win him over.

Jiang Tao and He Jing, who was dressed up, walked side by side in the alley.

Looking at the place before her, so understated yet so luxurious, He Jing couldn't help but feel a little nervous, and instinctively tightened her grip on Jiang Tao's arm.

Jingle Bell--

Just as Jiang Tao and He Jing were about to reach the vermilion gate, Jiang Tao's cell phone vibrated in his pocket.

When Jiang Tao took out his phone and saw that the caller ID showed Xu Li, his expression became somewhat unnatural.

"Brother Tao, I'll go wait for you in the rest area over there."

Seeing Jiang Tao's expression, He Jing said something very considerately.

"Okay, please wait a moment, I'll be right there."

Jiang Tao smiled when he saw how well-behaved and sensible He Jing was.

He walked to a relatively quiet corner and swiped his finger to answer the phone.

He Jing then turned around and walked towards a rest area not far from where the two had stood.

Inside the rest area, several young-looking men were chatting and laughing.

"Ziyang, is your boyfriend coming today or not?"

"Yes, we all want to see if she's as beautiful in person as she is in the photos."

"What kind of charm does a girl have that can make our young master Zhang pursue her so devotedly for three years!"

Zhang Ziyang's buddies laughed and teased him.

“Three days ago I texted her saying I was waiting for her here. Today is my deadline. If she doesn’t come, from now on, I…”

As Zhang Ziyang was speaking, he inadvertently looked up and happened to see He Jing walking gracefully towards the rest area.

"She's here! Brothers, she's here! We've got this!"

The moment Zhang Ziyang saw He Jing, he was instantly energized, jumping up from his seat!
He went to great lengths to show off on this occasion.

I used my family connections six months ago and finally managed to book a luxurious lunch at Jinghua Pavilion, which costs over 8 yuan.

His original plan was to invite He Jing today and launch his final offensive against her in this top-tier venue.

I believe no girl could resist such a romantic and "powerful" confession.

Unfortunately, He Jing didn't even answer his calls, and her replies to his messages were indifferent.

At this moment, he saw that his goddess had actually appeared at the entrance of Jinghua Pavilion.

Zhang Ziyang's first reaction was that He Jing had figured it out.

My three years of hard work finally won her over!
"Wow, she's much prettier than in the photos!"

"That figure, that aura, the more I look at her, the more she seems to resemble a younger version of Zhang Zetian (the 'Milk Tea Sister')!"

"It's true! Dong's (who has face blindness) aesthetic sense is still reliable. Yangzi, you're in luck!"

"Wow, Yangzi, does your girlfriend have a younger sister or something? If she looks a bit like her, introduce her to me, I want to be your brother-in-law!"

When Zhang Ziyang's friends saw He Jing walking gracefully toward the rest area, they all looked on with envy!
He Jing's looks and figure are quite striking, even in Beijing, a city known for its beautiful women.

In addition, she has recently completed her transformation from a girl to a woman, like a newly blooming rose, making her even more charming.

"He Jing!"

Zhang Ziyang excitedly called out He Jing's name and strode towards her.

"Zhang Ziyang?"

He Jing's mind was completely focused on Jiang Tao's phone call.

She didn't even notice Zhang Ziyang and the others in the rest area.

It wasn't until Zhang Ziyang called her name loudly that she snapped out of her dazed state.

She looked up and saw Zhang Ziyang walking excitedly in front of her.

He Jing's expression first showed some surprise, and then her impatience and dislike were clearly visible.

Zhang Ziyang is a native of Beijing.

His family amassed tens of millions of yuan in assets through early demolition compensation, making him a typical "nouveau riche" second-generation.

He pursued He Jing relentlessly from his freshman year of college, showering her with gifts, inviting her to meals, and creating "romantic" moments, clinging to her for three whole years.

However, He Jing never gave him any response that went beyond their classmate relationship, and explicitly rejected him on multiple occasions.

He also had his roommate return all the gifts he had given him.

He Jing was quite happy to be here with Jiang Tao today for some alone time.

But when she saw the classmate who had been bothering her like a mangy dog ​​for three years, her good mood vanished instantly.

"Eh?"

Seeing the somewhat impatient expression on He Jing's face, Zhang Ziyang, who had just been extremely excited, felt as if he had been doused with a bucket of ice water from head to toe.

what's the situation?
Did He Jing get the wrong script?
Did she come here today to accept my confession?

Zhang Ziyang asked somewhat uncertainly, "He Jing, you..."

He Jing said expressionlessly:
“Zhang Ziyang, my boyfriend is on the phone behind me. I’m saying this again, please don’t bother me anymore.”

"Huh? Your boyfriend? You, when did you get a boyfriend? I didn't know that!"

Upon hearing He Jing's words, Zhang Ziyang felt as if his world had collapsed!
The goddess I've been pursuing for three years actually has a boyfriend?
What about all that I've put in over the past three years?
Originally, he thought that he was about to see the light at the end of the tunnel today.

I never expected that I would become the clown in front of my buddies!

Shock, disappointment, and even some anger tinged his face, making his expression somewhat distorted.

"Holy crap, what's going on? This plot twist came a bit too suddenly..."

"Wait, what's going on here? What's this woman doing here? Did she come specifically to humiliate Ziyang?"

"I felt sorry for Ziyang for two seconds. I knew it. A girl this pretty isn't so easy to win over."

"Alas! Beauty is a curse! I hope Ziyang can learn from this and climb out of this mess soon!"

Nearby, Zhang Ziyang's friends saw that things had suddenly taken an unexpected turn.

While everyone verbally expressed sympathy for him, they were secretly gloating.

I'm afraid my brother will suffer from being single, but I'm also afraid he'll actually win over his goddess!

To be honest, I just heard Zhang Ziyang say that He Jing is the girl he's been pursuing for three years, and that they almost became a couple after meeting.

These guys were all a little jealous!

Seeing that Zhang Ziyang's joy had been short-lived, they actually felt much better.

This is human nature.

Even your closest relatives might be jealous that you're doing better than them, let alone your friends.

"She doesn't need to report to you when she gets a boyfriend, does she?"

Jiang Tao's voice rang out behind He Jing, instantly giving her a sense of security and support.

As soon as He Jing turned around, she saw Jiang Tao striding towards her with great strides, and a bright smile immediately appeared on her face.

Zhang Ziyang and He Jing had been classmates for three years, and he had never seen He Jing smile so happily before.

"Brother Tao."

He Jing casually linked her arm with Jiang Tao's, her sweet tone causing Zhang Ziyang's blood sugar to spike instantly! (End of Chapter)

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