Financial freedom starts from graduation

Chapter 146 Returning Home
The intermediate [Universal Resume] has a second editing option compared to the elementary one. Before going to bed last night, Zhou Wang couldn't help but clicked on the "Special Matters".

But he didn't actually have any particularly evil thoughts, he just wanted to try out how powerful the effect after editing would be.

No one can directly change a person's mind, not even God, but the unscientific part of the system is that it can plant a seed in the other person's mind, which is the so-called "psychological suggestion."

But there are also various limitations.

For example, the edited entries must conform to the development laws of objective reality, and they must not be completely contrary to Jiang Qingkui's personality. Depending on the degree of change, the effective time will also be different, etc...

Zhou Wang's first edit was just a small attempt to make Jiang Qingkui more open to new things.

Judging from the changes in her clothing, this subtle change seems to have begun.

It’s quite interesting. Is this an alternative form of “cultivation”?
Zhou Wang noticed that Jiang Qingkui was not as calm as she appeared to be, because her body was too tense, and it seemed that a certain button could not bear the huge pressure...

Suddenly, Zhou Wang had an idea. Even if Jiang Qingkui's mentality had changed, he shouldn't be so nervous in front of him.

She is the extremely proud Jiang Qingkui!

Soon, Zhou Wang thought of something...

I almost forgot that in addition to the "special matters" that were in effect, he himself was also shrouded in the [Divine Luck Aura], which seemed to have a "charm" bonus...

Zhou Wang looked at Jiang Qingkui's profile again. He didn't know if it was because her makeup today was a little heavier than usual, but her facial features, which were both heroic and gentle, became more feminine at this moment.

"Have you told Uncle Jiang and Aunt Guan about your return to Jingcheng?"

Zhou Wang asked casually.

"No."

Jiang Qingkui shook his head, then whispered: "They don't know yet, I'm working for you..."

"Is it hard to talk?"

Zhou Wang probably understood, "Do you want to..."

"No need. If I'm free in the next two days, I'll go back and explain it to them in person."

Jiang Qingkui paused, then said calmly: "There's nothing to be embarrassed about. Although most of them can't understand, fortunately you treat me well, so I still have some room for defense."

Jiang Qingkui's face was very calm, as if he had made sufficient psychological preparations.

But Zhou Wang couldn't help smacking his lips when he thought of Uncle Jiang's character. He regarded the training of Jiang Qingkui as the greatest achievement in his life...

When Jiang Qingkui's college entrance examination results came out, Uncle Jiang wandered around the neighborhood for half a month, doing nothing every day, just hanging out wherever there were a lot of people...

But it's normal. If anyone has a daughter like Jiang Qingkui, he or she will probably awaken the "forcing" attribute. After all, it's too much of an honor!

The top scorer in the college entrance examination is a person who can be directly entered into the local chronicles of Jingcheng, which means that his reputation will last forever.

Zhou Wang did not speak again, but after such a chat, Jiang Qingkui unconsciously relaxed a little. However, when she was about to say something, Zhou Wang closed his eyes.

Jiang Qingkui remained silent upon seeing this. He turned his head and stared blankly at the scenery passing by quickly outside the window, occasionally his eyes would sweep across Miao Ying in the driver's seat.

Although she was a young girl, she seemed to be driving quite steadily. There was almost no noticeable feeling when she accelerated and decelerated, and she spoke very little. Zhou Wang had found a good driver...

Suddenly, Jiang Qingkui felt her shoulder sink slightly. She turned her head in surprise and found that Zhou Wang, who had his eyes closed, had tilted his head towards her and was leaning on her shoulder.

Zhou Wang’s head wasn’t that heavy, but Jiang Qingkui was not used to this kind of close contact.

Except for her father, Jiang Qingkui had never had physical contact with other opposite sexes. In an instant, an indescribable strange feeling arose in her heart.

And somehow, looking at Zhou Wang's face closely and feeling his gentle breath hitting his neck, Jiang Qingkui's heartbeat tended to speed up slightly...

strangeness.

Although she thought Zhou Wang had a good appearance before, and was handsome to the degree that most girls would think, she herself did not have much feeling about it. At most, she would just admire Zhou Wang's temperament.

Jiang Qingkui frowned and hesitated for a moment before waking up Zhou Wang. She just looked straight ahead.

It's nothing to just sleep on your own for a while, don't be too sensitive...

As soon as Jiang Qingkui had this thought, his body suddenly stiffened.

Zhou Wang didn’t know if it was because he was really asleep, his head began to slide down along her shoulder.

Before Jiang Qingkui had any time to react, he had already rested his head on her clothes.

Such excessive contact made Jiang Qingkui's cheeks flushed instantly. She was about to push Zhou Wang away, but perhaps because the clothes were too slippery, Zhou Wang's head had already slipped off the clothes and fell on her legs at a very suitable angle.

The extremely fast and heavy friction almost made Jiang Qingkui scream, but fortunately she covered her mouth in time.

Miao Ying, wearing sunglasses, was still driving silently and attentively, seemingly unaware of what was happening in the back seat.

After Jiang Qingkui took a few deep breaths and barely calmed the throbbing that struck the depths of her soul, she looked at Zhou Wang, who was resting his head on her legs.

The other party did not do anything unnecessary and seemed to be really fast asleep.

Jiang Qingkui stared at Zhou Wang for a long while, then suddenly leaned back and looked out the window. Her face was expressionless, but a few almost inaudible words came out of her red lips:
"This will never happen again..."

But even she herself didn't know whether this sentence was meant for Zhou Wang or she was warning herself...

……

Jingcheng is nominally the second largest city in Yunnan Province, but according to the official classification in 2023, it can only be regarded as a fourth-tier city in the whole country...

However, although the economy is not developed, Jingcheng is a very comfortable place to live.

Taxis start at 7 or 8 yuan, mahjong parlors everywhere, all kinds of food hidden in the streets and alleys, a very slow pace of life, leisurely work, good air, and A-level scenic spots all around...

Jingcheng is also the only city in the country that has been selected as one of the “Top Ten Most Livable Cities” six times.

So in the eyes of Old Zhou, who had just played a morning mahjong game, bought a bunch of vegetables from the market, and was walking slowly home, it was actually very irrational for his son to insist on staying in Mingcheng and making trouble.

There is nothing better than a father who knows a son.

In Zhou Dajun's eyes, Zhou Wang is very smart and has a maturity that is beyond his peers...

Unfortunately, as a father, he didn't have much ability and couldn't provide any help when he wanted to make trouble. He even put his family into a debt crisis because he trusted others too much...

After Zhou Wang’s failed attempt to start a business, he had to spend the last three years of college working and never asked his family for a penny.

Although he feels guilty, this is also what makes Zhou Dajun most proud.

In fact, Zhou Dajun has expressed his feelings more than once when he was drunk at a gathering with friends and relatives:
"My son Zhou Wang just needs a chance. If he can meet someone who can help him, he will definitely soar to great heights in the future!"

The fact that the usually calm Zhou Dajun was so excited that he burst into swearing shows that although he usually doesn't show it, deep down in his heart, he actually feels that he owes Zhou Wang.

This is also the reason why he shamelessly asked Jiang Qingkui's father Jiang Jiaxing for Jiang Qingkui's contact information the last time he met him.

Zhou Wang's mother said that she wanted it, but in fact it was Zhou Dajun who asked for it.

Zhou Dajun’s idea was very simple. Since his son wanted to continue to work hard in the big city, he would just support him if he couldn’t persuade him. Jiang Qingkui could be regarded as a “noble person” who was within his reach.

Given the long-standing friendship between their family and Jiang Qingkui's family, after Jiang Jiaxing's persuasion, Jiang Qingkui should still be willing to help Zhou Wang...

I just came back this time to ask him if he has met his sister Qingkui.

It was a coincidence that when Zhou Dajun was thinking about this, a horn suddenly sounded from the side of the road.

Zhou Dajun turned around and saw a brand new black Mercedes-Benz GLC300 parked on the side of the road. The window was rolled down and a familiar face was waving at him with a smile:
"Old Zhou, are you going to buy groceries?"

"Old Chiang?"

Zhou Dajun was surprised. Didn't he say Cao Cao, Cao Cao has appeared? Sitting in the driver's seat was Jiang Qingkui's father Jiang Jiaxing.

It's just this Mercedes Benz...

"Did you buy a new car?"

Zhou Dajun remembered that Jiang Jiaxing's previous car was a Volkswagen Tiguan.

"Oh, I've been driving that car for many years, and I've wanted to change it for a long time. Although Qingkui received a scholarship while abroad, it's hard to say how much expenses she would have, so she had to spend money carefully. Now that my daughter is back, she can make money on her own, so I went to pick up the car yesterday..."

Jiang Jiaxing laughed and waved, "Come on, I'll take you there. If it's convenient, we can go to your house for a meal. Your sister-in-law is outing with those women from the unit, and I don't have any lunch!"

The two had been working in the same unit since they were first assigned, and later joined the same state-owned enterprise after the restructuring. Although they were no longer neighbors after moving out of the old neighborhood, after so many years of friendship, Zhou Dajun would not be polite to the other party and immediately opened the car door and got in.

Although his son was going to come back for lunch, Old Zhou thought it would be a good opportunity to let his son meet Uncle Jiang and establish a good relationship with him.

"Isn't this car cheap?"

Zhou Dajun, who was sitting in the passenger seat, felt the luxurious interior and asked curiously.

"It's OK. The dealer offered a discount of 50,000 yuan. The final price is less than 500,000 yuan."

"The full amount?"

"Of course I have to pay in full. As the young people would say, I don't have the financial resources to do that, haha!"

Looking at Jiang Jiaxing waving his arms and joking with him, Zhou Dajun felt a little envious.

It’s not just that I envy Chiang Kai-shek for driving a Mercedes-Benz, but his mentality.

Because they have a daughter who is doing well, Jiang Jiaxing and his wife don't have to worry about anything. They live a leisurely life every day. They play outside during holidays. Although Jiang is a few years older than them and is almost 60 years old, he looks like he is in his 40s...

For example, at this moment, he was wearing a pair of sunglasses on the collar of his sportswear, looking very showy.

"Lao Jiang, your sister-in-law is out playing, why don't you go... You're not driving around here early in the morning, are you?"

Zhou Dajun suddenly thought of something and asked suspiciously.

"Well, a new car needs to be moved around a lot. I'm not driving around blindly. Jingcheng has changed a lot in the past two years. I'm just familiar with the terrain!"

Jiang Jiaxing laughed. Even though he was seen through by his old friend, he had nothing to be embarrassed about.

As the two chatted and laughed, the car soon drove into a garden community in the south of Jingcheng.

The community has only six floors, which was a popular type of multi-story residential building in the past. There is no underground parking lot, which makes it difficult to find a parking space.

There was a little unpleasantness when parking the car, because Lao Jiang's car blocked the entrance to the corridor of the unit door, and he was scolded by the lady who was watering the flowers on the first floor. Naturally, the two grown men were embarrassed to argue with a woman, so they could only park the car farther away.

After going up to the fifth floor and entering the house, Zhou Dajun greeted Zhao Guihua but heard no response. Puzzled, he went into the house and saw his wife sulking on the sofa.

"What's wrong? Lao Jiang is here, and you didn't even say hello..." "Lao Jiang!"

When Zhao Guihua saw Jiang Jiaxing following Zhou Dajun, she forced a smile and greeted him.

But she couldn't help it after all, and angrily complained to her husband again, "It's all those people from the property management center. They refused to admit what they said at that time. If we really want to buy the garage, it will cost nearly 100,000 yuan. It's not worth it!"

After hearing what Zhao Guihua said, Zhou Dajun immediately knew what was going on.

The community where they live now does not have an underground parking lot, but it has a garage that takes up more space. When the old couple bought the house, the developer promised to give them a garage.

But later on, the house purchase contract somehow changed to "priority subscription rights", and neither of them signed the contract without paying attention.

Originally, when she found out something was wrong, Zhao Guihua had gone to make a fuss once, but when it was fruitless she had no choice but to give up. Now, because her family is planning to buy a car, Zhao Guihua thought of this matter again and went to argue with the property management several times.

Apparently, she had just gone there again and got mad again...

"Alright, alright, it's just a garage. If you don't want to give it to me, then don't give it to me. We can just buy it later. Don't get angry about these things all the time, or you'll have another migraine attack!"

Old Zhou comforted Zhao Guihua for a few words before asking, "Have you called your son? Where is he?"

"He's driving, so I don't dare to call him. But he told me before he left, and it's almost time... I'll go cook first, Lao Jiang, please sit for a while!"

Zhao Guihua said this and got up and went to the kitchen.

Jiang Jiaxing, who was standing by, heard the couple's conversation and couldn't help but ask in surprise, "Is your Zhou Wang back?"

"Yes, it's his grandmother's birthday tonight, and we have to go to Lucheng then."

"I heard from Guihua that he drove back by himself?" Jiang Jiaxing asked with interest, "Did he buy a car?"

"Hey, his mom and I are a little helpless when it comes to this."

Zhou Dajun waved his hand and smiled, "This kid bought a car without telling us, and he didn't ask us for money. He even transferred tens of thousands of yuan to his mother..."

"Oh, that boy is pretty good!"

Jiang Jiaxing laughed in amazement, "You can buy a car right after graduation. Even if it's just a down payment, it's amazing."

"It's ok, after all, he's still young, so take it slow. But if Qingkui can help him, and one day he can drive a Mercedes-Benz like you, Lao Jiang, then he will be considered successful."

Zhou Dajun laughed.

"Qingkui, it seems like she hasn't decided where to go yet. Maybe it's because she has too many choices. Speaking of which, I might as well give her a call and ask..."

Jiang Jiaxing waved his hand and took out his cell phone.

Zhou Dajun's mouth twitched, knowing that Jiang Jiaxing couldn't suppress his desire to show off again.

The last time they met at the vegetable market, Jiang Jiaxing called Jiang Qingkui in person.

Although Zhou Dajun couldn't fully understand all the words, he could still clearly understand key words like "million-dollar annual salary", "hukou in first-tier cities", "share incentives", "housing and car"...

Just as Jiang Jiaxing took out his cell phone, the other phone rang first.

Seeing the caller ID, Jiang Jiaxing was obviously stunned for a moment, but he quickly answered the phone with a smile.

"Hello, Qingkui, Dad was just about to call you..."

"What, you're back?"

Jiang Jiaxing's expression soon turned into surprise.

"Your mother is not at home, I am eating at your uncle Zhou's house... Yes, that's Zhou Wang's father... Ah, you want to come over, forget it, Dad should go back and wait... What did you say?"

Jiang Jiaxing was stunned again and looked up at Zhou Dajun who looked a little puzzled.

"You said that you and Zhou Wang came back together...are you together now?"

This time Zhou Dajun was also a little confused.

What’s going on? My son actually came back with Jiang Qingkui?

He didn’t say either…

"Okay, okay, then Dad will wait for you at your Uncle Zhou's house, okay..."

Jiang Jiaxing hung up the phone and looked at Zhou Dajun in confusion, "Old Zhou, when did your son get in touch with my Qingkui? It seems like they have a good relationship. Has he told you about it?"

"No, I don't know what's going on..."

"Is your Zhou Wang pursuing my Qingkui?"

Jiang Jiaxing pondered for a moment and suddenly his expression changed.

……

Jingcheng Expressway Toll Station.

"Amount: 65.5 yuan, debit card, please pass!"

As the ETC pole was raised, a Mercedes-Benz G with a Mingcheng license plate number ending in 686 slowly drove into the ramp, and after turning a corner, it merged into the well-greened city lane.

Zhou Wang gazed at the scenery of this small southwestern city through the car window, and felt a little sad for a moment.

I come back once or twice every year, so it can’t be considered a long absence, but this time, my mood is completely different.

It is said that if you don't return home when you are rich and powerful, it is like walking at night in fine clothes. Zhou Wang originally thought that he should not be so vulgar, but at this moment, he found that his emotions were still a little agitated...

The Chinese people's hometown complex also flows in their blood. Who doesn't want to see the pride on their parents' faces? Who can refuse the sincere admiration of family members and relatives...

After all, that was one of the milestones on his road to success...

At this time, Jiang Qingkui had also finished her call, but there was something slightly strange in the way she looked at Zhou Wang.

"My mom is out playing, but... my dad is at your house."

"What a coincidence?"

Zhou Wang was also stunned for a moment.

He asked Jiang Qingkui to make the call. He originally thought that he was going to have lunch with his parents at noon, so he might as well let Jiang Qingkui go home to see his parents. Unexpectedly, Jiang Qingkui went directly to his home, which was... quite convenient.

"Well, so there's no need to send me off first, just go straight to your house."

Jiang Qingkui said this and subconsciously stroked the hem of her skirt.

In fact, the marks left by Zhou Wang's sleep had long been smoothed out, but the remaining numbness and warmth on her thighs still made her feel a little uncomfortable.

Zhou Wang didn't expect that Jiang Qingkui actually allowed him to sleep with her all the way -

Originally, Zhou Wang just wanted to test the effect of the "Charming Aura", but because Jiang Qingkui's legs were so soft and bouncy, he actually fell asleep.

When I opened my eyes again, it was just before getting off the highway.

However, the two of them tacitly did not mention this matter, as if nothing had happened...

Zhou Wang's residential area is in the south of Jingcheng, only four or five intersections away from the highway toll station. What surprised Miao Ying, who hadn't said much along the way, was that the lights were green all the way from the highway to the residential area...

Zhou Wang also noticed it, and he naturally thought that this might also be the effect of the [Divine Luck Aura], which mainly focuses on the long-term "little luck"...

Unfortunately, there are only seven days in total.

Eight minutes later, the Mercedes-Benz G drove into the gate of Nanjiang Garden.

As for which car to drive back, Zhou Wang actually had no choice.

Ferrari passed first, not because of being high-profile or not, but because it still needs to go to the countryside. The 812C chassis will be scrapped soon after going around the countryside...

The Continental GT can't be accommodated.

The Audi A8 is too old-fashioned, so in the end only the Mercedes-Benz G63 is suitable.

Besides, the Benz is actually more useful in small places, and it can also help Zhou Wang save a lot of unnecessary language.

For example, at this moment, when the security guard saw the Mercedes-Benz G-Class, he lifted the barrier without asking any questions. On the contrary, when Zhou Wang handed over a cigarette, the other party was a little flattered.

Under Zhou Wang's guidance, when Miao Ying drove in, the Mercedes-Benz G also attracted the attention of many residents along the way, and the rate of turning back was very high.

"Mr. Zhou, I can't find a parking space."

At this time, Miao Ying said something.

"Just park at the entrance of the apartment building. We just need to move some things, so just move a little to the side."

Zhou Wang pointed to the empty seat downstairs and said casually.

In his impression, there is no need to be so particular in such an ordinary community, as long as it does not block the road.

After the car stopped, the three of them got out and looked at the fully packed trunk. Zhou Wang, who hadn't noticed before, was slightly surprised:
"Qingkui, you bought so many things?"

You must bring gifts home. Zhou Wang didn't have any ideas and let Jiang Qingkui decide for himself. There was no fixed budget anyway, so Zhou Wang just gave Jiang Qingkui a secondary card.

It seemed that hundreds of thousands were deducted in the end, but Zhou Wang obviously underestimated the number of regular gifts that could be bought with this amount of money.

"Forget it, I'll ask my parents to come down and help get it."

Zhou Wang took out his cell phone and called his father.

After briefly explaining the situation, Army Man Zhou popped his head out from the balcony on the fifth floor before he came down.

After seeing clearly the "big guy" next to Zhou Wang, Zhou Dajun's expression froze, and a dazed voice sounded on the phone.

"Son, the car you drove back was... a Mercedes?"

"Mercedes? What Mercedes?"

Before Zhou Wang could reply, he heard another vague voice and another head popped out from the balcony.

"Ouch!"

　There will only be one update today, as time is running out. I will post two long chapters tomorrow, and try to make everyone enjoy it~
　　As for going home, don't worry, there shouldn't be anything too cliché. I'll just go through the usual routine. Well, there might be some unexpected developments...

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