The Rich Man's Life Begins with a Comeback

Chapter 87 Goodbye
As dusk deepened, the sky was ablaze with crimson clouds.

As seven o'clock approached, Jiang Ruan stood in front of the heavy, black armored door.

"Ding dong ding dong..."

The doorbell rang crisply, and Jiang Ruan took a half step back.

About two minutes later, the black armored door slowly opened.

"You must be Miss Jiang?"

The person who opened the door was a middle-aged woman in her fifties, dressed in a housekeeping uniform. She looked at Jiang Ruan outside the door and said with a warm and respectful attitude, "Please come in quickly."

"Thank you."

Jiang Ruan nodded politely to the other party and stepped into the gate.

"Miss Jiang, this way please..."

The middle-aged woman walked ahead to lead the way for Jiang Ruan, while Jiang Ruan looked around with some curiosity.

This villa, valued at over 20 million yuan, is one of the most luxurious residences in the entire Beichun area.

Rows of unknown and precious tree species, paired with numerous brightly colored flowers, make the entire courtyard look full of natural and harmonious beauty.

Jiang Ruan followed the middle-aged woman around the natural screen made of trees and flowers, and suddenly the view opened up before her.

The spacious private pool was bathed in the fiery red glow of the sunset.

Between the swimming pool and the villa, Gu Heng sat by the barbecue grill wearing a silk shirt, his collar slightly open and his sleeves rolled up to his wrists, looking exceptionally relaxed and carefree.

The barbecue grill in front of me emitted wisps of white smoke, and on top of the distinct walnut-shaped charcoal pieces, two exquisitely presented steaks sat, sizzling with every drop of fat.

This scene has a strange sense of déjà vu, like a TV drama being brought into reality.

Half a month later, when Jiang Ruan saw Gu Heng again, her eyes were slightly dazed.

'He seems to have become more charming...'

In fact, it is true.

There was once a very popular question on Zhihu (a Chinese Q&A website) where a young person asked: What should a boy do during his university years to get the greatest reward?
One of the highly-rated answers consisted of only four words:
Reading and exercising!
The former trains the mind, the latter trains the body.

The difference in energy and spirit between someone who consistently exercises and someone who never exercises is readily apparent.

If we were to say that two weeks ago, Gu Heng looked more like a boy.

Now, Gu Heng looks more like a man.

For women, the latter is naturally more attractive and alluring.

Just as Jiang Ruan looked at Gu Heng, Gu Heng also looked at Jiang Ruan.

Today, Jiang Ruan wore a loose beige plaid shirt with a white camisole underneath, paired with washed denim shorts and black ankle boots.

Her long black hair cascaded down her shoulders, and her legs were long, slender, and straight.

Her stunning face was lightly made up, making her look even more aloof and refined.

It has to be said, a beautiful woman is a beautiful woman; even her hair looks beautiful.

Their eyes met in mid-air, each holding a meaning that was hard to define.

"Mr. Gu, Miss Jiang has arrived."

Soon, Jiang Ruan was brought before Gu Heng.

"Sister Li, you can go ahead and get busy."

Gu Heng nodded slightly, indicating to the other party.

Upon hearing this, Li Huifang immediately left the place quietly and quickly, returning to the villa to do what she needed to do.

After Li Huifang left, Gu Heng turned to Jiang Ruan and chuckled, "Yuan Zhi managed to get two pieces of M9 Australian beef. Shall we have steak tonight?"

His expression was natural, and his tone was relaxed.

It was as if the person who had ignored Jiang Ruan for half a month was not him at all.

"It is all acceptable."

Jiang Ruan nodded, her voice a little soft.

"It might need to bake for a while longer."

Gu Heng gestured with his eyes: "Sit down and rest for a while."

"it is good."

Jiang Ruan looked at the empty seat very close to Gu Heng and sat down without refusing.

In an instant, her long, slender legs, crossed over each other, were completely exposed to Gu Heng.

"Zizi-"

Oil dripped, and wisps of white smoke rose. Gu Heng's movements were quite skillful, his eyes always fixed on the barbecue grill in front of him, while Jiang Ruan quietly watched Gu Heng.

Neither of them spoke again, and the scene became quiet for a moment.

Just like that, I don’t know how long it took.

"Help me get this plate."

Gu Heng suddenly broke the silence and gestured to Jiang Ruan.

"Whoa whoa……"

Jiang Ruan, who had been somewhat distracted, quickly picked up a wooden board used for placing steaks and presented it to Gu Heng.

Gu Heng placed the steak on the wooden board, then picked up a knife and cut it on the spot, before sprinkling it with the prepared truffle sauce.

The same process was followed for the other steak.

"Let's go."

"Let's go inside and get ready for dinner."

Gu Heng held the steak in both hands and gestured to Jiang Ruan.

"it is good."

Jiang Ruan nodded and followed Gu Heng into the villa.

Inside the main hall, the Italian grey marble floor exudes a cool feel, while the dazzling and luxurious central crystal chandelier emits a soft glow.

In the distance, four professional chefs dressed in pristine white uniforms stood in front of the open-plan Western kitchen, busily working on their tasks, their cutting boards laden with precious seafood.

"Sit anywhere."

Gu Heng casually placed two plates of steak on the marble-patterned round table in the dining room, and said to Jiang Ruan with a smile, "After buying this villa, I've been working on the yard. It was just finished a couple of days ago, and I've only moved in a couple of days ago."

"Come to think of it, this is the first time I've cooked at home today."

Gu Heng and Jiang Ruan sat facing each other, and as soon as they sat down, the kitchen began serving dishes.

At this moment, Jiang Ruan looked at everything before her.

On the surface, he appeared calm, but in reality, his emotions were in turmoil.

Luxury homes, detached houses, private kitchens, domestic helpers...

It seems so far away, yet so close at hand.

"Sorry, I was a little rushed just now."

Jiang Ruan said softly, "I should have brought you a housewarming gift."

"fine."

"We can make it up another time when we have the chance."

Gu Heng chuckled and replied, then raised the knife and fork in his hand: "Eat something first; steak has to be eaten while it's hot."

"Uh-huh."

Jiang Ruan responded and picked up the cutlery in front of her.

About ten minutes after the two sat down, the kitchen had finished all the work.

"Mr. Gu, please enjoy your meal."

"We won't disturb your meal any longer."

The head chef, accompanied by three other chefs, quickly approached Gu Heng and spoke with utmost respect.

"Thank you for your hard work, Master Zhang."

Gu Heng nodded and offered his condolences to the other party.

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, the other party left quickly, and after the chef left, the maid also left.

At this point, only Gu Heng and Jiang Ruan remained in the entire villa.

The two chatted as they ate, with Gu Heng eating very restrainedly.

Apart from the steak in front of me, I only ate a little of the other dishes.

Before we knew it, the sky outside had completely darkened.

Outside the French windows, the evening breeze lifted a corner of the gauze curtain, revealing the outlines of several tuberose bushes stretching out in the night in the courtyard. Their subtle fragrance mingled with the resinous scent of pine and cypress, floating and swirling in the air where cool air and warm light intertwined.

When do you plan to leave Beichun?

As soon as Gu Heng asked that question, the restaurant fell silent...

(End of this chapter)