I have ten trillion licking dog gold

"really?"

Heaven-given capital.

Mr. Jiang looked surprised and suspicious at the chairman's office, which was more decorative than practical.

Seeing this, Luo Peng, who had only mentioned it casually, became even more puzzled.

"What? You didn't know? She didn't run away from home, did she?"

It wouldn't be accurate to say she ran away from home.

But wasn't the goal to eliminate evil and protect the righteous path?
How did she end up next to Lan Peizhi and even show up at the Donghai Chamber of Commerce's banquet?
Is this a trip to improve their meals and enjoy some good food?
"Hey! What are you thinking about?"

Jiang Chen adjusted his expression. Brothers are brothers, but privacy must be respected.

I definitely can't tell Li Shurui about the argument.

The Taoist nun was too embarrassed to ask the dragon to undergo its tribulation, so someone had no choice but to go on strike and throw the document, which she had only glanced at twice, back at her.

"Let Shurui handle it."

Luo Peng changed the subject, saying, "Aren't you here?"

"She's more professional than me."

Mr. Jiang is very easygoing.

Luo Peng laughed, "That's true. After countless trials and tribulations, Li Shurui, who has a background in dance, probably understands Tianci Capital better than some irresponsible founder."

"Even if she's capable, you can't dump all the work on her. Tell me, if you help out a bit, wouldn't she be able to go home earlier today?"

Don't say it.

Mr. Luo, though speaking without thinking, has hit the nail on the head.

It's not that he doesn't care about his girlfriend; he just has other important matters to attend to today.

They say absence makes the heart grow fonder, don't you want to...

President Luo winked and made faces, as if the playboy sealed inside his body had been resurrected.

"If the two loves last for a long time, how can they be in the morning and evening?"

Luo Peng was startled. By the time he came to his senses, the other party had already walked up behind him.

He looked back.

"It's not even four o'clock yet, where are you going again?"

Jiang Chen didn't respond and left gracefully.

Luo Peng sighed, turned his gaze back to the unprocessed document, and muttered to himself.

"Fine. You're quite the show-off, aren't you? Let's see how long I can keep Li Shurui occupied today."

We slept under the same roof for four years.

Jiang Chen certainly knew his roommates very well.

He knew how to get his brothers' "understanding" without actively asking.

Ok.

The space tonight has been stretched out.

In the elevator, Jiang Chen tried calling the Taoist nun, but the phone was still out of service.

He put down his phone and sent another message to Wu Sheng, telling him that no one would be home tonight and that the kid should arrange his own dinner and not bother anyone.

Under his orders, the kid didn't bring his phone to school, but he could still see it when he got home.

After finishing everything, Boss Jiang walked out of the magnificent building, but instead of feeling relaxed, he let out a heavy sigh.

Li Shurui has been calmed down for the time being.

I doubt they'll ask to watch "The Haunted Village" together again.

But after you climb one mountain, another one appears.

He remembered what kind of fortune slip he and Shi Xixi had drawn last time.

Whether we meet or not, whether we encounter each other or not.

The moon sinks to the bottom of the sea, and people are in a dream.

What a wonderful saying about cherishing the person in front of you!

Jiang Chen's expression gradually hardened as he stepped down the stairs.

Shi Family Manor.

Shi Zhenhua, a legendary businessman, wore an apron and chopped carrots, just as he had been in the business world before, serious and focused, without the slightest carelessness.

On the contrary, Meng Meiling stood aside, watching without lifting a finger.

Also.

Her status had changed to that of a guest.

This is even more true today.

There's no reason for guests to cook.

"It's alright, go sit down. Sisi should be back soon."

It's unrealistic to do everything myself, but I can at least show my appreciation by cooking a dish.

A stay-at-home dad holding a kitchen knife looks ordinary, but a business tycoon is a different story.

Perhaps this is why Meng Meiling was willing to stay here and observe?
"After retiring, I learned a lot of skills."

Shih Chen-hua smiled dismissively at the praise, saying, "When you're idle, you always have to find something to do to pass the time. Actually, when you really calm down, you can find fun in every aspect of life. For example, cooking. The first time you cook, you know nothing, but as you gradually cook the dish and make it well, the sense of accomplishment... is probably more satisfying than making money."

That sounds nice.

Presentable.

"But you'll probably never be able to experience it."

Meng Meiling, who was praised but instead teased, focused her gaze on the carrot.

That's right.

She can't cook either.

I have never held a kitchen knife in my life, and of course, I never will.

But is this a justification for "repaying kindness with enmity"?
"Let's just rest. Don't put in the effort for nothing."

Is Meng Meiling a tolerant person?
in the case of.

The couple will not end up parting ways.

"When your daughter comes back and sees your work, she'll definitely give you a good scolding."

She immediately retaliated, based on objective facts.

serious.

It's just an attitude.

Just as studying hard doesn't guarantee admission to a good university, working hard doesn't guarantee wealth.

Shi Zhenhua appeared meticulous, but upon closer inspection, the carrot under the knife was rather unsightly.

The uneven thickness is one thing.

It's still not smooth.

Each piece has a different shape.

Meng Meiling was confident that even if she took over, she wouldn't cut it any worse.

Needless to say.

This man, who loves adventure to the core, is just a show-off; this is probably his first time taking the plunge.

"Today's guests are all high-profile; are you using them as practice?"

"It's precisely because it's a heavyweight project that I personally took charge of it."

Shi Zhenhua did not refute. Leaving aside the other guests, just talking about Jiang Chen was related to his daughter's future happiness, which was extremely important.

"Is it really not presentable? The taste and appearance of the food don't matter, right? I'm just a side dish; the chefs have to take charge of the cooking."

"If you made chocolate in the shape of dog poop, would you eat it?"

"..."

Shi Zhenhua was speechless for a moment, then laughed and helplessly put down the kitchen knife.

"Meiling, you've changed. You would never have said such vulgar things before."

Loyalty is offensive.

To put it bluntly, could you put the knife down?

"Is that vulgar? Haven't you ever picked up dog poop before?"

The great polar bear, led by its bodyguard, was frolicking in the courtyard.

She didn't like pets, not even when she was the lady of the house. Dogs would never exist in this house.

"You, you."

Shi Zhenhua shook his head, sighing helplessly as he took off his apron.

okay.

I won't cause any more trouble.

"Before Sisi comes back, there are some things I want to discuss with you."

The nanny came up, took the apron, and left the kitchen to the truly professional people. Shi Zhenhua took his ex-wife upstairs to the study.

"Xiao Jiang has come clean with Qianqian; he won't break up with that girl."

Meng Meiling remained calm and composed.

Shi Zhenhua pondered for a moment, "That means your daughter will probably never be able to shake off the label of being a mistress for the rest of her life."

I came to the study specifically to have an open and honest talk. We're divorced, but the roles of father and mother haven't changed.

What are you trying to say?

"Don't you have any thoughts at all?" Shi Zhenhua asked.

"The price is clearly marked, it's a mutual agreement, what do you want me to say?"

Shi Zhenhua smiled wryly, "Meiling, this isn't a business deal. You're not just her mother, you're also a woman."

“I tried it a long time ago. What was your attitude back then?”

Shi Zhenhua fell silent.

Ok.

At that time, he remained silent, letting his wife, who was not yet his ex-wife, play the villain while he played the good guy.

"If you don't want Sisi to suffer this injustice, then you'll have to make her break up with him."

Meng Meiling was concise and to the point. "Don't you have an agreement with Xiao Jiang?"

Shi Zhenhua looked at her and said.

"That's my business, what's it to you?"

"..."

Shi Zhenhua was both amused and exasperated, and said with a complicated smile, "Meiling, do you have to be so aggressive?"

Am I being aggressive? Or are you just getting more naive with age?

Meng Meiling said calmly, "You never imagined you could have all the benefits."

Shi Zhenhua sighed softly.

"But that's my daughter."

Meng Meiling did not "attack" the other party again.

In reality, it can hardly be called an attack.

She was just telling the truth, but perhaps she was too direct.

Furthermore.

Her willingness to come today demonstrates her stance; if they were irreconcilable enemies, how could she possibly cooperate with the other party?

"There is a kind of love called letting go. You're old now, so enjoy your retirement in peace. It's better to focus your energy on your dog than to do anything pointless."

Shi Zhenhua was both amused and exasperated, and couldn't help but mutter, "What did Xiao Qi do to offend you?"

at this time.

There was movement outside.

The couple looked out the window and saw Shi Qianqian's car arrive at the door, and the bodyguard was opening the door for her.

But she didn't come in; instead, she stayed outside, as if waiting for someone.

"Don't you have any resentment at all?"

Shi Zhenhua asked in a low voice, full of curiosity.

"Is that certificate really that important? What's wrong with enjoying the benefits of being married when you're not married?"

Turning his gaze away from the window, Shi Zhenhua turned his head to look at his ex-wife's calm profile. He wanted to laugh, but it was as if he was imprisoned by an invisible force, and he couldn't laugh. A sense of guilt arose in his heart, gradually spreading until it filled his entire chest.

He nodded, gazing out of the manor.

What you said makes sense.

Shi Qianqian, who was pacing at the door, was completely unaware that her parents were spying on her upstairs. After a short while, she hurriedly dialed the phone.

"Where have you been?"

People tend to overestimate themselves.

I thought I could handle things easily and calmly, but when the time came, I found my heart pounding like a deer.

"immediately."

"I'm already here! You have ten more minutes, or don't bother coming!"

Jiang Chen wasn't annoyed. He completely understood the other person. In this kind of situation, you definitely couldn't arrive on time; you had to arrive early. That was why he left Tianci early.

"Okay, you start timing me."

"hurry up!"

Shi Qianqian hung up the phone and started pacing back and forth again. It wasn't entirely due to nervousness; the feeling was indescribable, something she had never experienced before in her life.

"beep--"

Trumpets sounded.

Like a young girl in the throes of first love, Shi Qianqian looked in the direction of the voice, her face immediately lighting up as she stepped forward to greet the person.

Jiang Chen parked the car and got out.

"You didn't exceed the time limit, did you?"

Whether it had actually been more than ten minutes was unknown, and Shi Xixi didn't really keep track of it. She immediately grabbed the other person's arm and said, "Let's go."

"Wait a moment."

Jiang Chen broke free, then walked to the back of the car and opened the trunk.

Did you bring a gift?

That's thoughtful.

Unaware of what was happening, Shi Qianqian immediately followed, peeked out, and froze.

It wasn't gold and jewelry, nor fine cigarettes and liquor, but rather...

"Fish cake is a local specialty."

Jiang Chen took the gift out and closed the trunk.

It weighed a full ten pounds.

It's quite heavy.

It wasn't just a local specialty; it was something he had Fang Qing specially mail to him after he learned the date was set, and it was sent by express mail.

As for what it will be used for, I certainly won't say. Being honest is one thing, but we can't really act like fools.

"Bought from Shacheng?"

"Ah."

After a moment of stunned silence, Shi Qianqian regained her composure.

She naturally wouldn't care whether the gift was expensive or not.

She's not short of money.

The same goes for parents.

What luxury goods haven't I seen?
in contrast.

The sentiment behind a gift is often more precious than the price on the invoice.

Therefore, she believes...

That's a great gift!

"I'll take it to the chef later and have him make it. We can try it today."

The two walked into the manor.

"Woof woof woof -"

The great white bear was significantly larger than when it last came, definitely weighing over 100 pounds. Its fur was glossy and it looked majestic. It was very excited to see Shi Qianqian, and if it hadn't been held back by the bodyguards, it would have pounced on her.

The bodyguard's arm strength must be considerable to be able to hold back such a fierce dog.

"Xiao Qi, do you still recognize me?"

Shi Qianqian turned her head and asked.

Jiang Chen nodded.

"Look, it still recognizes you."

Today, not having time to play with the dog, Shi Qianqian brought a non-guest into the house, only to find that her father didn't come out to greet her.

So rude.

Where's my dad?

She asked the maid.

"Mr. Shi and his wife are in the study."

The nanny answered.

lady.

Even without mentioning Shi Qianqian, Jiang Chen knew who this term referred to.

Apart from Meng Meiling, there is certainly no one else who deserves such a title, even though the two have long been divorced.

"My mom's here? When did she arrive?"

"Madam has been here for a while."

Shi Xixi was moved.

What does it mean if the mother arrives early?
That shows they care.

"Take this fish cake and make it."

Shi Xixi gave the instructions.

The nanny accepted the small but meaningful gift of Shacheng fish cake from Jiang Chen.

"What to drink?"

The two walked to the sofa.

Do you have any wine?

Jiang Chen asked.

Shi Xixi's lips curled up. "Really? We need to muster up courage before we've even started?"

"It's too cold, let's warm ourselves up."

Shi Qianqian gave him a charming glance, then walked away. When she returned a dozen minutes later, she was indeed carrying a jar of yellow wine in one hand and a cup in the other.

Jiang Chen was surprised; he hadn't expected the other party to be so...polite.

It seems his "status" is indeed different from before.

"boom."

The rice wine was placed on the coffee table.

"There will be more after you finish drinking it."

Jiang Chen chuckled to himself; this jar probably weighed about three pounds.

"I came here to eat, not specifically to drink."

"This wine isn't very strong, drink more."

Shi Qianqian said warmly.

"I'll go upstairs and take a look."

Completely unaware of the true seriousness of the matter, Jiang Chen nodded, stared at the three-jin (1.5 kg) of yellow wine with a silly grin, then uncorked it, poured himself a cup, and drank it down in one gulp.

Sweet and sour, warm and comforting.

Comrade Jiang Chen let out a breath.

"Awesome!" (End of Chapter)