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Chapter 1653 Taking Down Hong Xiaoyu, First Meeting with Gu Nian
"Why are you asking this?" Jiang Chen didn't answer Hong Xiaoyu's question, but instead asked in return.

“I’m just curious,” Hong Xiaoyu said.

"This matter cannot be discussed; I must protect their privacy," Jiang Chen said.

"..." Hong Xiaoyu didn't expect Jiang Chen to answer like that.

"Didn't Shi Yi tell you?" Jiang Chen asked.

Hong Xiaoyu remained silent.

Because Shi Yi's answer was exactly the same as Jiang Chen's.

Although she had a few suspects, they were just guesses. And she was merely a friend of Shiyi's; she couldn't question her based on her own speculations.

"I still say the same thing."

Jiang Chen glanced at Hong Xiaoyu and said, "If you want to be an insider, you have to go from being an outsider to an insider."

What is an outsider, and what is an insider?

Jiang Chen didn't need to say it; Hong Xiaoyu understood it perfectly well.

"Jiang Chen, do you have feelings for me?" Hong Xiaoyu suddenly looked at Jiang Chen, as if she had just thought of something.

"What do you think?" Jiang Chen neither denied nor admitted it.

"I don't know." Hong Xiaoyu's eyes flickered, and she didn't dare to look at Jiang Chen.

"Shall we go eat?" Jiang Chen asked.

"Mm," Hong Xiaoyu responded.

"Would you like me to cook for you?" Jiang Chen asked.

"Really?" Hong Xiaoyu's eyes lit up, and she quickly looked at Jiang Chen.

“Yes, but we need to go buy groceries first,” Jiang Chen said.

"Then let's go buy groceries." Hong Xiaoyu had eaten Jiang Chen's cooking before, so she naturally knew that Jiang Chen's cooking was delicious. Now that she could eat Jiang Chen's cooking, she naturally wanted to try it.

An hour later, Jiang Chen drove back to Qiaoxin Huiyue Terrace.

"I'll cook, you wash the vegetables," Jiang Chen said to Hong Xiaoyu while carrying the bag.

“Okay.” Hong Xiaoyu had no objections.

Soon, Jiang Chen and Hong Xiaoyu entered the kitchen.

After tying on their aprons, the two got to work.

Half an hour later, Jiang Chen and Hong Xiaoyu carried the dishes out of the kitchen.

"Would you like some wine?" Jiang Chen placed the dishes on the table and then asked Hong Xiaoyu.

“Okay.” Hong Xiaoyu had no objections.

Jiang Chen went to the wine cellar and took a bottle of wine.

"Xiaoyu, drink according to your own capacity." Jiang Chen opened the bottle and poured the wine as he spoke. "If you get drunk and something happens, don't blame me."

"What dangers are there if you get drunk?" Hong Xiaoyu tilted her head and looked at Jiang Chen.

"What do you think?" Jiang Chen naturally wouldn't answer Hong Xiaoyu's question.

"How would I know?" Hong Xiaoyu said, picking up her wine glass and smelling it. "It smells so good."

"This is a bottle of wine that has been treasured for decades; its aroma is natural." Jiang Chen thought of the spirit wine.

After planting the low-grade spirit rice, Jiang Chen thought of brewing spirit wine.

However, Jiang Chen did not have the recipe for spirit wine, so he could only use the recipes for ordinary wines to brew spirit wine.

The brewing of the spirit wine is still underway, and Jiang Chen doesn't know if it will be successful. However, regardless of whether the spirit wine is successfully brewed, he must go to places like the Southern Continent to obtain the spirit wine recipe after arriving in the Fourth World.

"Come on, let's eat something first," Jiang Chen said to Hong Xiaoyu.

“Okay.” Hong Xiaoyu nodded.

Dinner finally ended as the two ate and chatted.

"Are you drunk?" Jiang Chen asked when he saw Hong Xiaoyu's flushed face.

"No." Hong Xiaoyu tilted her head and looked at Jiang Chen: "Jiang Chen, do you really want me to get drunk?"

“Not bad.” Jiang Chen nodded.

"I'm drunk, what do you want to do?" The drunken Hong Xiaoyu became a little bolder.

"I didn't intend to do anything." Jiang Chen chuckled inwardly when he saw Hong Xiaoyu.

He could tell whether Hong Xiaoyu was drunk or not.

Despite Hong Xiaoyu's current drunken appearance, Jiang Chen was certain that Hong Xiaoyu was not drunk at all.

So, she did this on purpose?

"Really?" Hong Xiaoyu slumped onto the sofa, looking at Jiang Chen with a drunken haze.

Jiang Chen approached Hong Xiaoyu and then bent down to look at him.

“Jiang Chen…” Hong Xiaoyu’s tone carried a hint of nervousness that she herself did not realize.

"Are you calling me?" Jiang Chen placed his hands on either side of Hong Xiaoyu, then stared intently at her.

"Hmm," Hong Xiaoyu uttered a nasal sound.

Jiang Chen chuckled softly and leaned closer.

At this moment, Jiang Chen was less than three centimeters away from Hong Xiaoyu.

However, Hong Xiaoyu still appeared drunk and dazed.

But Jiang Chen felt Hong Xiaoyu's two small hands clench into fists.

"Xiaoyu, you're acting so fake. If I really wanted to do something to you, what could you do to me?" Jiang Chen whispered in Hong Xiaoyu's ear.

Hong Xiaoyu's pupils contracted.

When Jiang Chen leaned close to her ear just now, she thought he was going to do something, but she didn't expect him to say that.

Could it be that Jiang Chen saw through her disguise?

It shouldn’t be!

No one had noticed it before.

"Want to continue?" Jiang Chen moved closer.

However, because Jiang Chen was so close, his whistling breath hit Hong Xiaoyu's neck.

In an instant, Hong Xiaoyu's entire neck turned red.

Hong Xiaoyu has never been treated like this before in her entire life.

Furthermore, Jiang Chen's proximity and the intense aura emanating from him, like a poisonous rose, caused Hong Xiaoyu's strength to dissipate.

Even Hong Xiaoyu's breathing became heavier.

"Ok?"

Jiang Chen felt a little strange.

In his mind, since he had said all that, Hong Xiaoyu would definitely push him away.

But what's going on now?

Turn around and look.

A look of surprise and doubt flashed in Jiang Chen's eyes.

Could it be that Hong Xiaoyu is actually interested in him?

Is he really that charming?
Seemingly sensing Jiang Chen's gaze, Hong Xiaoyu also turned her head to look over.

Eyes facing each other.

A hint of surprise flashed in Jiang Chen's eyes.

A flicker of panic crossed Hong Xiaoyu's eyes.

An eerie atmosphere spread between the two of them.

Looking at Hong Xiaoyu's lipstick, Jiang Chen felt as if he had seen a clear spring after being in the desert for days.

So, after only a moment's hesitation, Jiang Chen lowered his head and approached.

Hong Xiaoyu shuddered, then closed his eyes.

A hint of surprise flashed in Jiang Chen's eyes.

Does this mean Hong Xiaoyu has agreed?

Then he won't be polite.

Jiang Chen immediately picked her up and carried her into the master bedroom.

Soon, indescribable sounds rang out.

……

Longjin Jiayuan, Shenzhen.

"Why are you here?" Zou Yu was slightly taken aback when she saw Jiang Chen.

"I missed you." Jiang Chen came up to Zou Yu and said, "Not bad, Yu'er, you're even more beautiful than before. It seems my previous efforts weren't in vain."

Although Jiang Chen didn't say anything about making an effort, his wicked smile made it very clear.

"Mr. Jiang, you've already got me, why are you still bothering me?" Zou Yu asked.

“Do you think I’m that kind of person? From the moment I started pursuing you, I wanted you to be mine forever. I will never let go,” Jiang Chen said.

"Aren't you afraid of having to explain this to your girlfriends?" Zou Yu asked.

“That’s why I’m here today,” Jiang Chen said.

"Really? You want to support me?" Zou Yu's words were quite clear.

"I want you to meet my girlfriends," Jiang Chen said.

"What?" Zou Yu exclaimed, looking at Jiang Chen in disbelief, as if she couldn't believe that Jiang Chen had said those words.

“I want you to meet my girlfriend,” Jiang Chen said. “Why?” Zou Yu asked, confused.

Why would Jiang Chen have such thoughts?

This is totally against common sense.

"There's no reason why, I just think a family should live together," Jiang Chen replied simply and clearly.

However, it was precisely because of Jiang Chen's simplicity and clarity that Zou Yu understood even less.

“Legally speaking, polygamy is legal now, so living together isn’t illegal. From an emotional perspective, living together as a family can better foster relationships…” For Jiang Chen, even fallacies can be presented as truth, let alone finding a few reasons, which is all too easy.

"..." Even Zou Yu, a very rational lawyer, was stunned.

"Yu'er, I wonder if you'd be willing?" Jiang Chen asked.

"No way." Zou Yu's first reaction to the thought of meeting Jiang Chen's girlfriend was to refuse.

Zou Yu couldn't imagine what it would feel like to meet Jiang Chen's girlfriend.

Even if Jiang Chen were to raise her alone, it would be better than this.

“Why not? It’s not like it’s something shameful,” Jiang Chen said.

"No means no." Isn't this something to be ashamed of? Are you kidding me?
“You can think about it. I think you’ll agree someday,” Jiang Chen said.

"..." Zou Yu.

"Mr. Jiang, is there anything else?" Zou Yu couldn't help but change the subject.

"I just wanted to come see you. And also..." Jiang Chen put his arm around Zou Yu's waist, but he didn't finish his sentence. However, the meaning he expressed was very clear, and Zou Yu naturally understood.

However, this time Zou Yu did not refuse.

After all, this wasn't the first time.

"I have something to do tomorrow, so I have to get up early." Zou Yu's meaning was quite clear.

"Okay." Jiang Chen picked up Zou Yu in his arms.

……

The next day, when Zou Yu woke up, Jiang Chen had already prepared breakfast.

"It smells so good." Zou Yu took a deep breath.

"Come and eat," Jiang Chen said.

"Okay." Zou Yu ran over and picked up a steamed bun to eat.

"Sit down and eat," Jiang Chen said.

"Mmm," Zou Yu responded, and sat down to eat.

After half an hour.

Zou Yu said, "I'm going to work now."

"I should leave too," Jiang Chen said.

A moment later, Jiang Chen and Zou Yu entered their home and arrived at the Longjin Jiayuan parking lot.

"Jiang Chen, you didn't drive?" Zou Yu asked in surprise, not having seen Jiang Chen's car.

"Okay, take me to the entrance of the community, and I'll take a taxi." Jiang Chen used his sword to fly to find Zou Yu; the car was still in his spatial ring.

"Okay." Zou Yu had no objections.

When they arrived at the entrance of Longjin Jiayuan, Jiang Chen asked Zou Yu to stop the car.

"Park here?" Zou Yu looked at Jiang Chen in confusion.

“You can get a taxi here, and those taxis won’t mind the short distance.” Jiang Chen smiled and said, “If you can’t get one, just run to a place where you can. You know I’m in great shape.”

Upon hearing this, Zou Yu glared at Jiang Chen with annoyance: "Aren't you getting out of the car?"

"I'm telling the truth." Jiang Chen smiled and opened the car door to get out of the car.

After Zou Yu drove away, Jiang Chen walked forward.

"Ok?"

Jiang Chen's gaze fell on a refined woman walking out of the opposite residential complex.

The system notification sounded when the woman was seen.

"Sign in."

Jiang Chen silently recited in his heart.

[Congratulations, host! You have successfully checked in and received ten million-year-old Tian Shan Snow Lotuses.]

[Congratulations, host! You have checked in with 1,830 female protagonists consecutively. Rewards include 10 attribute points, a 100-cubic-meter expansion of your space ring, a third-tier low-grade spiritual vein, and a low-to-medium-grade spiritual field modification blueprint.]

"Ten million-year-old Tian Shan snow lotuses?"

"This is the third time I've checked in."

Jiang Chen had some idea of ​​how precious the ten-thousand-year-old Tianshan snow lotus was.

The snow lotus from the Tianshan Mountains that is millions of years old is even more abundant.

Even in the Southern Continent of the Fourth World, obtaining a ginseng that is a million years old is not an easy task.

This is a really good thing, a rare and precious treasure.

"Starting from the weekend, from Shen Lanni, Tang Xiaoxiao, Ouyang Qian, Sun Baoqin, Du Xiaoyu, Chen Ruonan, Tian Guo, Qu Bi Azhuo, to Gu Nian now, I have unknowingly signed up for ten more leading ladies."

"10 attribute points, and the space ring's space has been expanded by 100 cubic meters. These are the basic special rewards."

"A low-grade third-tier spiritual vein?"

This is the fifth time I've checked in.

"A first-tier low-grade spiritual vein is the lowest level of spiritual vein. A second-tier low-grade spiritual vein is the next level after a first-tier low-grade spiritual vein, and a third-tier low-grade spiritual vein is the next level after a second-tier low-grade spiritual vein."

"A first-grade low-level spiritual vein can produce one hundred low-level spirit stones a year, a second-grade low-level spiritual vein can produce four hundred low-level spirit stones a year, and a third-grade low-level spiritual vein can produce one thousand six hundred low-level spirit stones a year."

"This is good stuff."

"The Jiang family needs such a spiritual vein to build a system for obtaining spiritual stone resources."

"A low-to-mid-grade spirit field transformation plan?"

"This is the fourth time I've checked in."

According to the system introduction, this low-grade to mid-grade spirit field transformation map is used to transform existing land into mid-grade spirit fields.

A low-grade spirit field transformation blueprint can transform ten acres of low-grade spirit fields. A low-grade medium-grade spirit field transformation blueprint can transform ten acres of medium-grade spirit fields.

"The low-grade mid-grade spirit field transformation map is an upgraded version of the low-grade low-grade spirit field transformation map."

"Good stuff."

At that moment, Jiang Chen looked at the female lead who had signed in.

Gu Nian is a character in the novel "The War of Roses".

In the drama, she was once a top student in the law department, but after marriage, she willingly became a housewife for many years. After her husband's scandal was exposed, she faced dual pressure from her family and society, and returned to work at the law firm, facing the cold stares of others, to start a new life. In her youth, she was a promising lawyer, but she gave up her job to become a full-time mother so that her husband, Song Jiachen, could focus on his career. However, after experiencing double blows in her family and emotional life, she resolutely decided to return to the workforce.

"The War of Roses begins in episode 22."

"Gu Nian is around forty years old at the beginning of the story..."

"There are still five years before the story begins."

"I'm around thirty-five or thirty-six years old now..."

In the drama, Gu Nian was originally a full-time mother with a seemingly perfect family. She had a lovely daughter with her husband, Song Jiachen, and had a harmonious relationship with her neighbors. However, Song Jiachen was taken away by the police on suspicion of bribery and admitted during the trial to having improper relationships with other women, causing the family to break up. After learning all this, Gu Nian decided to divorce and return to the workforce.

After her husband's arrest, Gu Nian decided to return to her old profession and become a lawyer. With her own efforts and the help of her old college classmate Feng Sheng (the director of a law firm), she successfully landed a job at a prestigious firm. In her work, Gu Nian demonstrated outstanding professional skills and unwavering perseverance. Facing various complex cases, she remained calm and rational, successfully resolving numerous thorny issues.

Gu Nian and Feng Sheng were classmates in college, and after reuniting, they gradually developed feelings for each other. Feng Sheng provided Gu Nian with significant help and support during her most difficult time, and the two eventually became a couple. However, their relationship was not without its challenges. Due to busy work schedules and career disagreements, they frequently experienced conflicts and misunderstandings. Their conflicts reached their peak, especially during Gu Nian's application to become a partner at the law firm.

Feng Sheng hoped Gu Nian would sacrifice her career for their relationship, giving up the opportunity to become a partner. However, Gu Nian insisted that her career was equally important and refused to sacrifice it for love. Ultimately, they broke up. After the breakup, Gu Nian didn't give up on her career and pursuits. She continued to work hard and eventually achieved success. Feng Sheng, after experiencing this relationship, gradually realized his mistakes and tried to win Gu Nian back. But by then, Gu Nian had already chosen to start a business with Fang Xu, and their relationship had come to an end.

"Gu Nian is still a full-time housewife..."

"So, she lives in the apartment complex across the street."

Jiang Chen sized up Gu Nian.

As a full-time housewife, Gu Nian is very well praised.

"Indeed, women are nurtured."

“Especially for full-time housewives, they are able to take good care of themselves.”

Unless one cultivates spiritual practice, in any world, women who can become full-time housewives are the best-preserved.

That's why, although Jiang Chen wanted his woman to do things, he didn't force her if she really didn't want to. However, even at home now, there were plenty of things she could do.

After all, talismans and other such items are sources of income for the family.

Using these resources to earn resources in the Fourth World is actually more important than working in the First World.

While looking at Gu Nian, Jiang Chen walked to the other side.

However, Jiang Chen ignored Gu Nian.

He headed to these places because there was a deserted area ahead where he could fly away from Shenzhen.

After leaving Shenzhen, Jiang Chen came to Guangzhou.

Upon arriving in Guangzhou, Jiang Chen first met with several business partners to discuss work matters before returning to Qiaoxin Huiyue Terrace.

Hong Xiaoyu hadn't gotten up yet, so Jiang Chen wasn't in a hurry. He went to the study and started drawing talismans.

Drawing talismans within a limited time was Jiang Chen's final preparation for going to the Fourth World.

After an unknown amount of time, Jiang Chen heard the sound of a door opening.

It was the sound of the bedroom door opening.

Hong Xiaoyu got up.

At that moment, Jiang Chen put the completed talisman into his spatial ring and strode out of the study.

Seeing Hong Xiaoyu tiptoe out of the bedroom, Jiang Chen said, "Xiaoyu, you're up?"