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Jingle Bell--

The two were just about to leave.

Jiang Tao's phone suddenly rang.

He took out his phone and saw that the caller ID showed a name that Jiang Tao had saved as "Sucker Zhou Tong".

Upon seeing the contact name, Jiang Tao immediately thought of a possibility, smiled, and swiped his finger to answer the call.

"Brother Jiang Tao, did I disturb you?"

The call connected, and a very polite male voice came from the other end.

Jiang Tao asked knowingly, "Did you call me for something, Mr. Zhou?"

"I have something to discuss. Brother Jiang Tao, are you free right now? I'm at the Wangfu Tea House and would like to invite you for afternoon tea."

On the other end of the phone, Zhou Tong addressed Jiang Tao as "Brother Jiang Tao" with great enthusiasm, as if the two were old friends who had known each other for many years.

“Sure, I happen to be nearby. I just finished eating at Jinghua Pavilion. Mr. Zhou, please wait for about 10 minutes.”

Jiang Tao knew that Zhou Tong's visit to him was definitely not just for tea; he probably wanted to pay the "information fee" that Brother Tong had mentioned in the intelligence report!

Someone is giving me money, so I definitely have to go over there. That's a million dollars!

"Alright, alright, I'll wait here for Brother Jiang Tao. No rush, no rush. Take your time and be careful on the way."

Hearing Jiang Tao accept the invitation, Zhou Tong's mood improved even more.

"Okay, I'll be off now. See you later."

"See you later, Brother Jiang Tao. Just tell me your name when you arrive."

"Okay, got it, I'll hang up now."

"Okay, let's talk in detail when we meet later."

Jiang Tao chatted briefly with Zhou Tong for a few more minutes before hanging up the phone.

"Brother Tao, if you have other things to do, we can go to see the venue another day. I'm going back to my apartment now."

Although He Jing was reluctant to part with Jiang Tao, she was also sensible enough to take the initiative to leave when she saw that he had made an invitation.

Jiang Tao smiled gently and said, "Come with me. It's nothing serious, just having some tea with a friend."

"Is it really possible?"

He Jing's beautiful eyes lit up again after hearing Jiang Tao's phone call.

She wasn't interested in drinking tea or anything like that; she just wanted to spend more time with Jiang Tao.

"Of course you can. It's perfectly normal to take your girlfriend out for tea, isn't it?"

Jiang Tao was amused by the slightly dazed expression on He Jing's pretty face.

When he was with He Jing, Jiang Tao always felt that his mindset became much younger.

"Let's go, don't keep President Zhou waiting too long."

Jiang Tao nodded his chin toward the door, signaling He Jing to leave.

"Uh-huh!"

He Jing nodded with a look of joy and excitement, and naturally put her arm around Jiang Tao's chest.

The two were warmly seen off by the hotel staff and walked back to the parking lot where they had parked earlier.

Having received Jiang Tao's call in advance, Jia Guilin had already started the car.

Seeing Jiang Tao and He Jing approaching from afar, Jia Guilin eagerly opened the car door for them and greeted them respectfully.

"Boss, Ms. He, good afternoon."

"Okay, Lao Jia, let's go to the Wangfu Tea House."

After Jiang Tao boarded the bus, he immediately announced the address of the next stop.

"Good boss!"

After closing the car doors for the two men, Jia Guilin walked around the car halfway back to the driver's seat, skillfully started the car, and drove towards the Wangfu Teahouse.

The two locations are less than 3 kilometers apart, and it took less than 10 minutes for the Mercedes-Benz G-Class to come to a smooth stop in the parking lot in front of the Wangfu Teahouse.

Unlike the secluded and low-key Jinghua Pavilion.

Wangfu Tea House follows a path of prominence, grandeur, and profound cultural heritage.

The teahouse is located in a meticulously restored and protected former Qing Dynasty princely residence.

With its vermilion walls and green tiles, flying eaves and bracket sets, and two huge stone lions at the entrance, the palace exudes a majestic and solemn aura, showcasing the former grandeur and majesty of a royal residence.

Stepping across that high threshold felt like an instant journey back to an era of extravagance and luxury.

The interior space is extremely spacious, adopting the traditional courtyard layout, with deep courtyards and winding corridors.

The courtyard features artificial hills and flowing water, ancient trees reaching for the sky, and even a sizable stage.

It is said that top Peking Opera or Kunqu Opera masters occasionally perform here.

The interior decoration is extremely luxurious and sophisticated.

All the woodwork is made of Hainan rosewood or sandalwood, and the tables and chairs are all in the style of Ming and Qing dynasty antiques, with exquisite workmanship.

The walls are adorned with authentic calligraphy and paintings by renowned artists, while the antique shelves display precious porcelain and jade ornaments.

The air was filled with the rich aroma of top-quality tea and a faint scent of sandalwood.

The staff were all dressed in antique-style clothing, and their demeanor was elegant and their speech refined.

Every detail silently speaks of the high-end and extraordinary nature of this place.

Seeing the luxurious scene at the Prince's Mansion Tea House, He Jing was once again amazed.

At that moment, she felt like a country bumpkin visiting the Grand View Garden, her eyes darting around and taking it all in.

She followed Jiang Tao cautiously, her eyes filled with curiosity and amazement.

In contrast, Jiang Tao's expression was much calmer.

As his own strength and wealth grew rapidly, he also got to know and befriend more and more influential people.

He has gradually become accustomed to this level of luxury and is able to take it all in stride.

This is a kind of mental growth and adaptation.

After giving Zhou Tong's name, a graceful waitress in an embroidered cheongsam smiled and bowed to lead the way.

The waiter led the two through several courtyards and finally to a private room called "Tingyuxuan".

Pushing open the carved wooden door, Zhou Tong was already waiting inside.

Upon seeing Jiang Tao, he immediately stood up from his rosewood armchair and warmly greeted him:
"Brother Jiang Tao! You've finally arrived! And this is..."

Zhou Tong's gaze fell on He Jing, with a questioning look in his eyes.

Jiang Tao said calmly, "My girlfriend is He Jing. Mr. Zhou, you don't mind if I bring one more person along, do you?"

"Hahaha, what are you saying, Brother Jiang Tao? I wouldn't mind if you brought your whole family; in fact, I'd be even happier!"

"Excellent, excellent! Brother Jiang Tao and his wife are a perfect match, both handsome and beautiful. Remember to let your older brother know when you're getting married!"

Zhou Tong smiled and praised the two of them, glancing at He Jing before looking away.

"Thank you for the compliment, Mr. Zhou."

He Jing smiled and greeted Zhou Tong with a calm demeanor on the surface, but she was inwardly shocked!

The Mr. Zhou standing in front of me is actually my landlord!
Zhongbai Apartments has a pretty good location, and with its huge land area and building scale, its market value is said to be over 100 million!
She really didn't expect that the friend Jiang Tao said he wanted to meet would actually be her landlord; it was quite a coincidence.

"Hello, Miss He! Brother Jiang Tao, please have a seat!"

After a brief introduction, Zhou Tong warmly invited the two to sit down.

Jiang Tao and He Jing didn't stand on ceremony with Zhou Tong, and the three of them sat down again.

"Brother Jiang Tao, thank you so much for this. I'm deeply grateful. If you ever need my help in the future, just let me know!" Zhou Tong looked at Jiang Tao with gratitude in his eyes, and his tone was extremely sincere. He was clearly not just saying it.

However, he was clearly somewhat wary of He Jing's presence and did not specify what it was about.

After all, being tricked and cheated by a friend is not something to be proud of, so the fewer people who know about it, the better.

He didn't even dare tell his wife about this.

Jiang Tao understood immediately and smiled slightly: "Mr. Zhou, you're too kind. It's nothing, I'm just glad I could help."

Although Jiang Tao didn't know the specific details of what happened after he sent the evidence to Zhou Tong that night, he could guess the general idea.

With the irrefutable evidence he provided, Zhou Tong and his cronies would have to pay back whatever they had cheated him out of.

Otherwise, according to the sentencing standards for fraud, a sentence of ten or eight years would be considered lenient.

His actions not only helped Zhou Tong recover his losses, but also helped him see the true colors of his group of cronies.

He really should thank himself!

After offering a sincere but brief expression of gratitude, Zhou Tong stopped mentioning the embarrassing incident and instead called for tea.

A short while later, a young tea master dressed in simple Hanfu, with a quiet and refined demeanor, gracefully walked in carrying a complete set of exquisite purple clay teaware.

She first bowed slightly to the three of them, then knelt down in front of the special tea table and began her performance.

Her movements were fluid and graceful, yet carried a strict sense of ritual.

Warming the cup, waking the tea, brewing, a gentle spring breeze, Han Xin commanding his troops...

Every step is precise and elegant, full of rhythmic beauty.

Her slender, fair fingers danced among the teaware like butterflies flitting among flowers, her graceful figure swaying slightly with each movement, yet without the slightest hint of frivolity.

The tea master's expression was focused, his eyes clear, as if he were completely immersed in the art of tea, becoming a part of this elegant environment himself.

He Jing was mesmerized; she had never imagined that brewing tea could be so pleasing to the eye.

It felt like watching a meticulously choreographed classical dance.

Even Jiang Tao nodded slightly, feeling that the money was well spent, at least the visual enjoyment and atmosphere were top-notch.

The tea is brewed well; the liquor is bright orange-yellow, the aroma is rich and long-lasting, and it carries a unique natural orchid fragrance.

The tea master served three cups of tea to the three people, and then quietly stepped aside to wait.

The three of them sipped the priceless tea and chatted casually.

Zhou Tong mainly talked about recent business developments and some interesting anecdotes, without mentioning anything about the past.

The atmosphere inside the private room was relaxed and harmonious.

About half an hour later, there was a gentle knock on the door of the private room.

After receiving Zhou Tong's permission, a middle-aged man dressed in a black suit and white shirt, carrying a silver briefcase, entered the house.

"Boss, I've brought what you ordered."

After the man stopped in front of Zhou Tong, he greeted him respectfully.

Zhou Tong said calmly, "Just put it out here."

"Good boss."

The man placed the safe on the tea table, nodded to Zhou Tong, and then quietly withdrew.

Zhou Tong smiled, reached out and entered the password, and then with a "click," opened the safe's lid.

Suddenly, a sea of ​​bright red banknotes came into Jiang Tao and He Jing's view.

Inside the safe were stacks of brand-new 100-yuan bills, still smelling of fresh ink!
These hundred-yuan bills were bundled together and stacked neatly, creating a strong visual impact.

A whole box full of money!

Jiang Tao merely glanced at it indifferently, without showing any particular surprise on his face.

After all, given his current wealth and experience.

One million in cash was indeed unlikely to cause him any significant emotional reaction.

He Jing, standing to the side, was naturally not as composed as him.

Although Jiang Tao gave her a card with over five million yuan in pocket money.

But the sensory stimulation of seeing the numbers in a bank account and seeing so much neatly stacked cash in person is completely different!

The sheer power of this crimson expanse is far greater than that of a string of numbers on a phone screen!

Zhou Tong gently pushed the safe in front of Jiang Tao and said sincerely:
"Brother Jiang Tao, this is just a small token of my appreciation. Please don't find it offensive."

"Hehe, Mr. Zhou's kind offer is truly appreciated, and I would be impolite to refuse it."

Only a fool would refuse money offered to him, especially clean money.

Jiang Tao didn't mince words with Zhou Tong and readily accepted his "thank you."

The reason he provided Zhou Tong with intelligence in the first place was for the 100 million yuan thank-you fee.

Otherwise, since he didn't know Zhou Tong, he wouldn't bother with his business.

"Brother Jiang Tao, you're too kind. If anyone should be thanking someone, it's you."

Zhou Tong waved his hands repeatedly, his expression sincere; he was willing to give the million.

The money had been delivered, and they had almost finished their tea, so Jiang Tao and Zhou Tong didn't have much to talk about anymore.

After chatting for another ten minutes or so, Jiang Tao excused himself, saying he had other things to do in the afternoon.

Zhou Tong also knew that since it was the first time the two had met, it was not appropriate to talk for too long, so he should stop when he had enough.

He personally escorted Jiang Tao and He Jing downstairs.

After watching the two get into the Mercedes G-Class, he returned upstairs.

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class is setting off again, this time heading towards the Huilongguan Building in Pingchang District.

inside the car.

After holding back for a while, He Jing finally couldn't suppress her curiosity and asked the question she had wanted to ask for a long time.

"Brother Tao, what did you do to help that Boss Zhou? He actually gave you so much money!"

For He Jing, who came from a small town, 100 million yuan is an enormous sum of money.

Others, however, simply use it to express gratitude.

Jiang Tao smiled calmly and said, "Simply put, I helped him recover hundreds of millions in losses, so he gave me 100 million to thank me."

"We recovered hundreds of millions in losses!"

He Jing was shocked again after hearing Jiang Tao's words, and she no longer felt that the 100 million yuan was too much of a thank you.

If what Brother Tao said is true, then this 100 million yuan thank-you fee is really not much.

Jiang Tao thought for a moment and said, "Fei Jingjing, you can use this little bit of gratitude that President Zhou gave you to buy a car. It will make it easier for you to get around in the future."

"Huh? I... I'll use it to buy a car?"

He Jing was stunned when she heard Jiang Tao's words. Then her eyes reddened and tears of emotion began to fall uncontrollably.

"Silly girl, why are you crying?"

Seeing this, Jiang Tao was speechless and quickly reached out to wipe away his tears.

"Brother Tao, you're so, so, so good to me."

He Jing sobbed and threw herself into Jiang Tao's arms, hugging his waist tightly, her tears of happiness soaking his chest.

"I must have saved the galaxy in my past life to be able to be with you, Brother Tao, in this life!"

"I am so happy, I am the happiest woman in the world." (End of Chapter)