With global currency devaluation, I'll wear these back and take my whole family flying!

Jiang Lingchuan shook his head expressionlessly: "I've already eaten with Shen Ci, you guys can eat."

Seeing his serious and dazed expression, Shen Ci couldn't help but laugh: "Just call me Shen Ci from now on, no need to be so polite."

Jiang Lingchuan paused for two seconds before nodding again: "Oh, okay, Shen Ci."

Shen Ci: "..."

Gu Lianxing had already sat down by herself. Seeing this, she called to Shen Ci, "You don't need to worry about him. Let's eat. This golden thread noodle is especially delicious. It's my aunt's specialty."

As she spoke, she pushed the bowl of golden noodles in front of Shen Ci: "You eat this, I'll have some porridge."

The golden noodles looked delicious, with a clear broth floating with oil, and were served with pan-fried luncheon meat and a few green vegetables. They were prepared with great care.

What are you still standing there for?

Seeing Jiang Lingchuan standing to the side like a statue watching the two eat, Gu Lianxing frowned and said.

Shen Ci blinked at Jiang Lingchuan, who then looked at the lunchbox and said calmly, "I want to take the lunchbox back with me later."

"No need, I plan to stay at Shen Ci's place for the next few days. You can take today's breakfast back with you when you bring us breakfast tomorrow." Gu Lianxing waved her hand as she spoke, "Don't stand here, it's awkward."

Her tone was unmistakably arrogant, much like how rich heiresses in idol dramas treat their servants.

If you didn't know Gu Lianxing's personality, you would definitely think that she was just a domineering and arrogant person. But Shen Ci understood that Gu Lianxing was a very kind girl. She only used this tone and patience when she was dealing with Jiang Lingchuan.

This may be related to the fact that the two grew up together and Jiang Lingchuan has always been by her side taking care of her.

Subconsciously, she had become accustomed to her way of interacting with Jiang Lingchuan, so she was unaware that her attitude might need improvement at times, because that was how she had always spoken to Jiang Lingchuan.

Not only was she unaware of it, but Jiang Lingchuan also seemed quite absorbed in it, without harboring any resentment.

"okay."

He nodded without batting an eye, then obediently turned and left.

Shen Ci was both amused and exasperated by the sight. Was this a case of Zhou Yu beating Huang Gai?

"Can't you be a little nicer to him?"

After Jiang Lingchuan left, Shen Ci couldn't help but remind him.

Gu Lianxing looked at Shen Ci in confusion: "To whom?"

Shen Ci was momentarily speechless, and said with a wry smile, "Jiang Lingchuan, haven't you noticed that your tone of voice changes every time you talk to him?"

"Really?" Gu Lianxing frowned, looking completely unaware of her own reaction.

She was indeed unaware.

Shen Ci nodded: "Yes!"

"He's probably the best-tempered guy I've ever met. He's always taken care of you, and he even remembers your due date every month so clearly, but you've never said thank you to him."

"Huh?" Gu Lianxing was a little surprised by Shen Ci's words. She asked hesitantly, "Didn't I say that? Didn't I just say thank you?"

Shen Ci looked at her and shook her head.

Everyone around knew that Jiang Lingchuan was the son of the Gu family's driver, so everyone assumed that Jiang Lingchuan was Gu Lianxing's servant. Therefore, no one thought that Gu Lianxing's attitude towards Jiang Lingchuan was problematic; it was Gu Lianxing's right as a young lady.

Over time, even Gu Lianxing herself overlooked these things. It wasn't until Shen Ci pointed them out that Gu Lianxing belatedly began to recall them and examine herself.

To my recollection, did she ever say thank you to Jiang Lingchuan?

She seemed to have mentioned it, but that was a very, very long time ago, so long that she couldn't remember the specific time and event.

After a long pause, Gu Lianxing finally came to her senses and murmured, "It seems like it's been a long time since I've thanked him."

Shen Ci looked at her and said, "I didn't mean anything by it. I just think Jiang Lingchuan is a very honest person. Although he looks a bit dull, he is actually very thoughtful, especially when it comes to things related to you."

“Take the party the day before yesterday, for example. I followed you into the villa one after the other and couldn’t find you, but he was able to find you. It shows that he knows you very well. You should be nicer to him.”

Gu Lianxing nodded with some annoyance: "Darling, you're right. Now that you mention it, I realize that I haven't really paid much attention to his emotions. Oh dear, it's mainly because I've gotten used to talking to him like this over the years, so I haven't noticed. I really didn't mean to ignore him."

“I know, then you should be nicer to him from now on. Every time I see him walk away silently, I feel really sorry for him.”

"Okay, then I'll be polite to him."

After breakfast, Shen Ci made an appointment with Lawyer Lin from "Jin Xiao". She had added Lawyer Lin on WeChat last time because of her sister's contract issues. This time, Shen Ci also planned to entrust Lawyer Lin with drafting the contract for her matter with Luo Tianrui and the others, in order to avoid any legal loopholes.

Gu Lianxing wanted Uncle Jiang to drive her, but Shen Ci stopped her, saying, "It's more convenient to call a car. Don't bother Uncle Jiang."

At this moment, Shen Ci also realized that she seemed to need to buy a car as well.

The investment project contract has a fixed template, which is then modified according to the details agreed upon by both parties. The first version is just a draft contract, which Attorney Lin drafted in less than three hours and handed over to Shen Ci.

That afternoon, Shen Ci arranged to meet Luo Tianrui again.

Where is Senior Brother Ge?

In the coffee shop, Shen Ci noticed that Luo Tianrui had come alone and couldn't help but ask him a question.

Luo Tianrui, dressed in the same clothes as yesterday, casually put his schoolbag on the chair and said, "He went to work part-time. Our daily expenses now depend entirely on his part-time job."

Shen Ci was not surprised; various details already revealed that the two were struggling financially.

"What about the others? Are they also struggling financially?" Shen Ci asked.

Luo Tianrui didn't hide anything and nodded straightforwardly: "Everyone has invested all their money into the project and is reluctant to spend it on themselves. This project has taken more than a year of our hard work. It's like our child. As parents, we can't let our children suffer, can we?"

Gu Lianxing, who was listening from the side, couldn't help but feel a surge of sympathy and wanted to donate money to him on the spot.

Shen Cixin understood without further ado and took out a draft contract from her bag, handing it to Luo Tianrui: "This is the first draft of the contract, which I had a professional lawyer draft. Take it back and discuss it with others to see if there are any details you'd like to add."

"So fast?" Luo Tianrui exclaimed in amazement at Shen Ci's speed.

Shen Ci smiled helplessly, "Can't you hurry up? You're all almost out of food."

Luo Tianrui rubbed his nose sheepishly: "It's alright, we won't starve for a while."

"Do you have a group chat? Please add me in. Although I don't understand your professional aspects, I am at least the only investor, so it will be easier to communicate in a group," Shen Ci said.

Luo Tianrui nodded without hesitation, took out his phone, and added Shen Ci to their team group chat.

The group name is "Waiting for a destined person".

Shen Ci chuckled softly, "Oh, everyone's been waiting for me."