I Have 10 Trillion Dollars only Usable For Simping Chapter 2054: 1328: Sigh~_2

“Jiang Sang, don't worry, Li Ji has everything under control, and nobody will discover a thing. Fujiwara Reiki remains in mourning, so Koda Kaoru will join you on the trip to Korea.”

“…”

Jiang Chen stayed quiet.

A subtle smile played on Fujiwara Reiki’s lips as she approached with elegant steps, “With Miss Duanmu back home, Jiang Sang must feel quite isolated. Aren't you?”

“I'm only heading there for a short visit, nothing more.”

Fujiwara Reiki gently grasped his arm, “No problem at all. No matter how long Jiang Chen-kun decides to stay, your teacher will keep you company for exactly that duration. It's been ages since teacher last visited Korea.”

This was pure performance.

She'd slipped right into the role.

No preparation or setup required.

Boldness truly counts as a talent, working just as well for women as for men.

Just when Mr. Jiang found himself short on responses, the butler Shota entered the courtyard.

“Mr. Jiang, guests have arrived for you.”

They kept things in check. Around others, Fujiwara Reiki—or more precisely, Koda Kaoru—released her hold on his arm.

“Bring them inside,” Jiang Chen instructed.

Soon, Cui Wen stepped into the courtyard, with a woman beside him who had tidy bangs, a slender build, and an air of gentle allure.

Hebei Cai…

That wasn't it.

Nothing unexpected.

It had to be his girlfriend from the acting world, Asada Yurika.

Shota retreated discreetly.

“Jiang Chen, this place doesn't actually belong to you, does it?”

Cui Wen scanned the surroundings, let out an impressed tsk, and soon spotted the naturally captivating Fujiwara Reiki.

Fujiwara Reiki offered him a courteous smile.

Cui Wen's face tightened, not from any lack of poise—her smile was merely polite—but from a sudden wave of unease.

It's easy to feel frustrated when stacking yourself against others.

He could grasp the habit of switching partners often, but…

Why do they all turn out to be absolute stunners?!

And each with such distinct vibes.

Gathering women like these probably isn't straightforward… even with plenty of cash, huh?

Absolutely.

He's no ingrate. No matter his inner musings, he'd never snitch on Jiang's matters to Fang Qing.

Even without full repayment, he refused to bite the hand that fed him.

“Hi there, I'm Jiang Chen's former classmate, Cui Wen.”

Cui Wen swiftly composed himself and extended a greeting to Fujiwara Reiki.

“He's the owner of that ramen spot I told you about.”

Jiang Chen didn't mean to overlook her; instead, he proactively made the introduction for Fujiwara Reiki.

“She's my associate in business…”

Jiang Chen started to present Fujiwara Reiki, only for her to cut in smoothly, all while upholding her refined and steady presence.

“Greetings, I'm Jiang Chen-kun’s teacher, Koda Kaoru.”

“…”

Jiang Chen fell silent.

Teacher?

Cui Wen appeared somewhat stunned.

Did teachers come in this variety?

“Miss Koda, you're not originally from Shen Zhou, right?”

He ventured the question.

“I served as a foreign instructor in Shen Zhou before, and that's when I first encountered Jiang Chen-kun.”

Fujiwara Reiki clarified.

Cui Wen got it in an instant and burst out, “Such a lucky twist!”

“Tell me about it.”

Fujiwara Reiki shot a look toward Jiang Chen.

Jiang Chen pretended not to notice, his eyes shifting to the reserved Japanese actress.

Meeting her face-to-face, she certainly matched her reputation—a classic image of the devoted wife and caring mother.

“And who might this be…”

“Ah.”

Cui Wen caught on right away and added, “This is the girlfriend I brought up to you before, Asada Yurika.”

As he uttered her name, “Asada Yurika,” he put extra stress on it, though Boss Jiang had it memorized already.

“Miss Asada, I must admit Cui Wen has excellent judgment, so kindly look after him going forward.”

Cui Wen managed a bitter grin.

Asada Yurika's cheeks flushed deeply.

“Jiang Chen, why can't you act straight? Yurika, ignore him; he's just messing around.”

Asada Yurika dipped her head in agreement, stole a quick peek at Jiang Chen, then dropped her gaze again.

“Many thanks, Mr. Jiang.”

Cui Wen lingered close by, without interrupting his girlfriend's earnest thanks.

To put it mildly.

For them both, this act was like granting a fresh start to life.

“What's going on here?”

Jiang Chen wore a confused expression.

Cui Wen clasped his girlfriend's hand, “Come on, Jiang Chen, drop the act. The Yamaguchi-gumi abruptly ended their deal with Yurika, no strings attached, and handed back every penny they got from me. If it wasn't you pulling strings, was it some divine intervention? I've never even lit a candle for Buddha.”

Having hustled overseas for years, even without massive triumphs, I've gained a sharper view of how this world operates than the average person.

Windfalls don't just drop from the heavens; they demand backing from someone powerful.

And from the powerful folks I know, besides this old school buddy who's grabbed a few bowls at my place, who else fits?

“Look, your classmate here runs a simple noodle joint, with limited means. So, whatever you did, my thanks are capped. Give me your bank details, and I'll wire over what the Yamaguchi-gumi refunded, plus an extra three million. Call it settling my debt. I get that cash isn't pressing for you, so let me pay back that three million in installments.”

Jiang Chen grinned.

“You've got this all mapped out.”

Cui Wen shrugged casually, “That's all I can manage; more's beyond me. If you're so capable, why not convince the Yamaguchi-gumi to snag Yurika again.”

Asada Yurika remained poised and serene, fully aware her boyfriend was only teasing their mutual friend.

She might not be a superstar, but she knew the Yamaguchi-gumi's might inside out.

Anyone who could casually force the Yamaguchi-gumi to let her go surely wouldn't sweat this sum.

“Once she's chosen you, talk like that shows poor judgment.”

Jiang Chen jumped on the chance to advise, turning the favor into a cautionary note.

“Should the Yamaguchi-gumi actually reclaim her, how would you ever land another partner as lovely?”

Cui Wen shot him a covert glance of admiration, like “you're still the best.”

“I get you're jealous, but let's handle business properly. Pass me your account; I vow to clear the three million fast as I can.”

“Jiang Chen-kun's thriving these days; a sum like that means nothing to him, so no need for formalities.”

Fujiwara Reiki stepped in to back Jiang Chen.

“Miss Fujiwara, your Mandarin flows so smoothly.”

Cui Wen now figured she could really be a teacher, “I know money's no issue for him, but I won't take his help for free. His finances are his affair; clearing what I owe is mine. Plus, absent Jiang Chen, that cash would've stayed with the Yamaguchi-gumi, Yurika wouldn't have returned, and I'd be wiped out.”

Fang Qing's line of work wouldn't permit rash choices; her “suggesting” someone drop by Cui Wen's eatery probably went beyond mere classmate ties.

Not every old friend merits a reach-out.

Cui Wen proved Fang Qing right; his offhand remarks hid deep appreciation.

“You mentioned before the Yamaguchi-gumi had sucked up all your funds. Handing it all over now, how will you two get by?”

Jiang Chen inquired.

“Ha.”

Cui Wen chuckled it away, unconcerned, “Jiang Chen, you doubting my grit? With healthy limbs, could we really go hungry? I scraped by solo in Tokyo; back in our homeland now, how could we fail?”

“So, no plans to restart the shop?”

“Nope. Even though the Yamaguchi-gumi's off our backs, Yurika and I had set our minds on a fresh start elsewhere, leaving the old days behind.”

The soft life, the grave of heroes.

Those sayings hold weight.

With someone dear, drive fades fast.

Jiang Chen held back from pushing, “You're an adult male; rough fare might suit you, but are you dragging Miss Asada to Shen Zhou for misery?”

“Hardship doesn't scare me.”

Yurika beat Cui Wen to the reply.

Cui Wen halted, and he plus Jiang Chen both chuckled.

Fujiwara Reiki joined in the laughter.

“Get it?”

Cui Wen flashed Jiang Chen a victorious smirk, squeezing his girlfriend's hand firmer.

“Point taken.”

Jiang Chen let out a grinning sigh and added, “Fine, I'll hold off on the money for the moment. You'll dive back into ventures once home, so treat this as a loan. Earning lets you pay me back, three million included, without delay. Who knows otherwise how long it'd drag.”

“Clever plotting!”

Cui Wen eyed him mockingly yet agreed with a nod, “Deal, we'll follow your lead, and interest at standard rates.”

Jiang Chen nodded.

“Won't keep you longer then, Miss Koda, farewell.”

Cui Wen took his girlfriend's hand, departing with poise.

“Mr. Jiang really is a kind soul.”

Asada Yurika murmured softly, plainly recognizing his generosity.

Cui Wen murmured an affirmative “Hmm.”

“We have to push ourselves to honor that.”

“I believe in us.”

Asada Yurika gripped her boyfriend's hand securely.

Jiang Chen observed the affectionate pair depart, until a soft, lingering sigh sounded beside him.

“Sigh～”