I Have 10 Trillion Dollars only Usable For Simping-Chapter 2228 - 1420: Happy or Sad (First Update)

Just as dinner was finishing, Shi Qianxi received a sudden phone call and stepped out.

Far less direct than Boss Jiang.

Hu Die had put down her chopsticks long ago; her slender figure clearly indicated she had a small appetite, now she was lost in the twilight outside the window.

Such leisure and elegance were surely rare in her past life.

Reaching middle age, adopting a new lifestyle might not be a bad idea.

No.

She was only twenty-seven.

In her prime.

"You should head back first."

Boss Jiang calmly dipped the goose into the sauce, mindful of the effort it had taken to bring the meal to the table, wasting food is shameful.

Old habits die hard, forgetting the person beside him was someone new, not the big-eating Taoist nun.

But he finally realized it now.

Hu Die withdrew her gaze from the darkening window, silently glancing at Boss Jiang, seemingly... reluctant to leave?

Honestly speaking.

Sometimes, work really does bring me joy.

"Is there a problem?"

Jiang Chen met her eyes and asked.

Observing gossip online can be amusing, but one must ask whether the person involved is willing; although he didn’t think Hu Die would spread it around, Jiang Chen realized something was off.

He wasn’t as oblivious as Daoist Duanmu; in front of Hu Die, Boss Jiang didn’t need to concern himself with appearances, but no one likes their private life being watched.

Since the boss was unwilling, as a subordinate, Hu Die naturally couldn’t disobey; she couldn’t claim voluntary work or willingly taking on extra duties, right?

Hu Die obediently stood up and left the private room.

Another ten minutes passed before Director Shi returned, who knows what phone call lasted that long, her increasingly charming oval face offered no clues.

Jiang Chen was surely not the one to gossip, after all, he wasn’t a gossiping housewife.

"Where’s Hu Die?"

"She left. She’s not a servant, she has to clock off, right?"

Jiang Chen replied nonchalantly, his words flawless.

"Did you catch something on her?"

Shi Qianxi unexpectedly asked, is this what women call their sixth sense? Really surprising.

"Quite the opposite."

Jiang Chen was still eating, blurting out without thinking, had she known what Hu Die actually did, she definitely wouldn’t have suspected this way, though it wasn’t entirely baseless.

"Did she catch something on you?"

Shi Qianxi indeed reversed the question, giving Jiang Chen an odd look.

Only then did Jiang Chen realize, "You’re here to talk big deals in Kyoto, could you mind your image in front of the Kyoto locals?"

Shi Qianxi’s expression slightly changed, though Jiang failed to notice, focused as he was on savoring the farm-fresh meal.

"Alright, I’ll watch it. Take your time eating."

She rested her chin in her hand, and surprisingly turned docile and kind, patiently waiting at the table.

The daylight faded, stars stretched far and wide.

Having eaten and drunk his fill, Jiang Chen accompanied the visiting Director Shi for a stroll around the farmstay.

There were not only penned chickens, ducks, and geese, but a cool and tranquil fish pond, with splendid rapeseed flowers blooming gloriously.

The farmstay provided food, as well as accommodation services, quite a few tourists planning to stay the night were also strolling around.

Someone, it seemed, had brought a drone, capturing scenes while hovering in the night sky.

"I’ve booked a room, can stay here and rest, no need to rush back."

Jiang Chen was indulging his senses, feeling peaceful and content, caught off guard by these words.

"When did you book it? How come I didn’t know?"

"Booked it when we just arrived, good thing I booked early, with the popularity here, might not have any later."

Shi Qianxi said, "It’s a king-size room; you won’t be uncomfortable."

Such talk.

Is Boss Jiang someone who cares about living accommodations?

But then...

King-size room?

"One room or two?"

Jiang Chen promptly asked with sharp intuition.

"One room."

Shi Qianxi breathed in the fresh air, answering with serene composure.

Jiang Chen immediately fell silent.

"What? Feeling tense?"

Shi Qianxi’s lips curled slightly, "Afraid I’ll eat you up?"

This "eat," is it genuine?

Fortunately, Hu Die left, otherwise seeing this scene, not to mention earning a salary, perhaps should even spend money.

"Really only one room left?"

Actually, spending a night here doesn’t bother Jiang Chen, having long been in captivity, to return to nature and occasionally letting the soul be empty is a recovery that’s purely beneficial. Moreover, staying overnight here would exceed three-day deadlines, but if there’s only one bed, he’d still not quite accept it.

Though his girlfriend straightforwardly opened her mouth, asking him to take good care.

But that care, surely shouldn’t extend to care in bed, right?

If Li Shuru calls at night...

His train of thought broke off, unwilling to imagine more.

"Look at the popularity here, you think there are spare rooms for you?"

Shi Qianxi teased effortlessly, her tone laced with joking.

"Don’t you feel guilty?"

Finally.

Changing tactics.

Advance by retreating.

"No, why would I? I didn’t sneak around, my intentions, hasn’t Shu Rui always known?"

Director Shi was straightforward and forthright, candid.

Jiang Chen remained silent, waiting as a family who were also tourists passed by.

Shi Qianxi naturally seemed unconcerned, as none of them would recognize her anyway.

"Do you feel an intense sense of guilt?"

"Let me suggest something, what about becoming a monk? That way, you wouldn’t be constantly tortured by your lofty moral standards. Not far from here, there seems to be a temple, though I worry they wouldn’t accept you."

Jiang Chen remained calm, long accustomed to her sharp words, "Did you guys strike some deal?"

Shi Qianxi abruptly went silent, then a meaningful smile crossed her face as she turned away, "Guess~"

Jiang Chen said nothing.

An optimist’s mindset might be incomprehensible to others, if troubles abound, an entangled mass, an ordinary person might suffer greatly, even fall into depression, but how would an optimist handle it?

—If strength is insufficient, no solution is found, then simply ignore it.

In trendy terms, it’s called laying flat.

Laying flat isn’t shameful, but is even a return to simplicity, close to the Tao.

When troubles reach a certain quantity, they might resolve themselves.

Don’t say it’s impossible.

In medicine, many treatments actually use similar methods, letting pathogens attack each other or blend, achieving a delicate balance.

"I’ll ask the manager later."

Jiang Chen continued forward; some troubles couldn’t be resolved, but some could be dealt with.

Having a room or not, only depends on money.

Shi Qianxi stopped, seemingly tired, unwilling to walk further, "Isn’t the single bed enough for just you?"

Jiang Chen halted too.

"The Kyoto side suddenly informed us that the meeting time will be moved up, and the responsible team will fly over tonight, I need to return to the city."

"..."

Jiang Chen’s face was expressionless.

Shi Qianxi turned around, elegantly stood, an amused smile playing on her oval face.

"Happy or sad."

"..."

Jiang Chen maintained a blank expression, saying nothing.

"I’m leaving."

Shi Qianxi didn’t press for an answer, then raised her face, "Give me a kiss."

"..."

"It’s not sleeping together, shouldn’t cause you much guilt right?"

"There’s a lot of people."

Boss Jiang finally spoke, then he only felt a soft face no longer proud, rapidly approaching.

"Smooch."

Shi Qianxi’s heels returned to the ground, "I’m leaving."

After walking a few steps, she stopped again, turned to warn, "You have to stay, I’ve already paid the room fee, can’t waste it!"

Jiang Chen stood woodenly.

Shi Qianxi glanced up, surveyed the marvelous night, let out a barely noticeable breath, then ceased lingering.

Her father had taught her with years of hands-on experience.

What one desires must be fought for with personal capability, can never rely on charity and sympathy!

The kissed Jiang Chen wasn’t angry, watching that silhouette fade into distance, blur, felt for some reason, inexplicably... touched.

Such a large family business.

Sit back and enjoy it.

Why work so hard?