I Have 10 Trillion Dollars only Usable For Simping Chapter 2133 - 1368: Senior and Junior (2)

As they exited the elevator, a grand door towering three meters tall came into view, intricately sculpted, resembling a palace entrance that parted smoothly in the center to each side.

Li Shuru reached for the doorbell.

There was no answer.

"Perhaps she's out?"

Li Shuru pulled out her cell phone and called the number, saying, "Are you in? I'm right outside your door."

Moments later, against Jiang Chen's expectations, the door swung open from within. Xu Siyi stood there in a deep red silk robe, the sash loosely knotted, her delicate face tinged with a rosy glow, her curly locks cascading alluringly down her back, clutching a sparkling goblet filled with shimmering liquor.

"Perfect timing, join me for a glass."

She overlooked Jiang Chen standing nearby; after all, Boss Jiang stayed so occupied, always vanishing and reappearing unpredictably, no one could foresee his sudden arrival.

"I've got to drive, so if you're in the mood for drinks, let him join you."

At those words, Xu Siyi finally glanced to her side, her eyes widening in mild surprise.

"Senior Jiang."

Then, her face lit up with a radiant grin, all the more captivating in her present attire.

"It's been ages."

Yes, ages indeed.

"Shouldn't you get changed?"

Jiang Chen suggested.

Xu Siyi glanced downward, then gave a soft chuckle, "No worries, we're all close. Hurry inside."

Li Shuru showed no reaction, keeping quiet, which made it improper for Jiang Chen, the visitor, to press further.

Though he had somewhat expected it, stepping inside revealed the place was far larger than he'd pictured, the living area spanning at least a hundred square meters, boasting a stunning panorama without any barriers, the epitome of a lavish oversized condo.

Xu Siyi made her way to the counter, grabbed a goblet, and actually filled one for Jiang Chen.

"This stuff isn't top-shelf, Senior, don't turn your nose up at it."

Even so, the vintage clearly exceeded what an ordinary paycheck could cover.

Jiang Chen accepted the glass from her, surveying the space, "Why keep your move a secret from everyone? A housewarming party's no small thing."

"Don't pin it on me, fault Li Shuru—she's the one who held back from telling you."

Unlike in the past, Xu Siyi had grown even more refined now, where refinement implied a deeper feminine appeal; she had already outshone her classmates before, despite the years between them, but these days, each movement brimmed with an irresistible charm.

Jiang Chen lifted his glass.

"Cheers."

Xu Siyi clinked against his, the silken robe sliding off one shoulder to expose her pale arm.

"How much have you had already?"

Li Shuru inquired.

Xu Siyi downed her sip, grinning as she answered, "Not a lot, only half a bottle—you know how much I can handle."

"Take a seat."

Before the expansive arched panoramic window.

Artful furnishings dotted the area.

At Xu Siyi's urging, the trio settled in.

The cityscape twinkled far below.

No snacks required; the ambiance carried its own intoxicating vibe.

"An apartment this size, all to yourself?"

"Senior, what's that supposed to imply? You figure I don't rate it?"

Xu Siyi crossed her legs, baring part of her sleek shin once more; luckily Li Shuru was present, or such casualness between alumni might seem too forward.

Jiang Chen stayed composed, gently twirling his glass, "I've always figured you'd land on your feet big-time."

That rang true.

Delivered with notable tact.

Of the four women, aside from Li Shuru, Xu Siyi was the one he'd "favored" most.

Call her ambitious, superficial, or sly if you like, yet without doubt, a woman like that thrives amid life's chaos.

This moment validated his past assessment.

"Bright future..."

Xu Siyi let out a silly titter, inching closer while eyeing Jiang Chen, "Senior, is that your way of teasing me?"

"Zheng Jingjing and the rest likely couldn't swing a place this fancy."

"They can't, thanks to their morals and limits, am I right, Shu Rui?"

Hearing that and catching Xu Siyi's look toward Li Shuru, Jiang Chen abruptly felt an undercurrent of tension.

"You haven't filled Senior Jiang in on it?"

"On what?"

Li Shuru replied evenly.

"On how low I've stooped."

Xu Siyi gave a bitter laugh, lifting her glass for another hefty swallow; though she never outdid Li Shuru at East University, she ranked among the campus stunners.

"Ease up on the booze."

Li Shuru cautioned.

"Why shouldn't I? Don't I even merit a drink? Didn't Jin Jin spill it—how I, Xu Siyi, dragged down your rep!"

Jiang Chen observed in silence, holding his tongue.

He couldn't grasp the situation.

"Nobody sees you as a disgrace."

"Wrong."

Xu Siyi snickered, "Even if you don't, I sure do. I'm not fit to call you a friend."

With that, she tilted her slender neck, emptying the glass, then rose to fetch more.

"Heed her, cut back. Get wasted solo, and who's looking after you?"

Jiang Chen advised.

"Senior Jiang, after all our years, you may have caught Shu Rui tipsy, but me? Never."

Xu Siyi turned with a smirk, "Plus, it's my home—if I pass out here, so what?"

She'd clearly imbibed plenty, padding shoeless to the bar, slippers forgotten.

"What's the deal?"

That's when Jiang Chen managed to query his girlfriend.

Xu Siyi's demeanor screamed off-kilter.

Li Shuru shook her head, "Just calm her down."

"With zero clue, how do I manage that?"

Jiang Chen gave a wry smile.

"Love troubles? Dumped?"

He ventured.

Years flew by; romance defined this stage.

Li Shuru kept shaking her head.

"What hush-hush chat is that?"

Xu Siyi returned with the full bottle, plopping down once more, her nonchalance intact.

"Ignore Shu Rui, Senior—chance meetings like this are scarce, so tonight we drink till we drop."

Jiang Chen shook his head, words unspoken, but Xu Siyi cut in right away, "Nobody fusses over me—are you fretting over childcare if you overdo it?"

As she topped off her glass, Jiang Chen noted, "Booze doesn't fix issues; whatever's eating you, spilling it out brings the real ease."

"You truly skipped telling Senior Jiang?"

Xu Siyi shot a shocked look at Li Shuru.

Li Shuru stayed mum.

Xu Siyi's face hardened a touch, then softened into a grin, adding quickly, "Thanks for sparing me some dignity."

"You're both speaking in code, so I'm out."

Jiang Chen set his glass aside.

Xu Siyi clutched his cuff, plainly viewing Li Shuru as family.

"If Shu Rui won't spill, then I will."

Jiang Chen eased back into his chair.

Xu Siyi released his arm, heaved a heavy sigh, the liquor deepening her crimson blush.

"Senior, prefer a wild tale or a straightforward one?"

"No need to share if you don't want; I'll sip with you, but moderately."

"Drinking sans a tale? Pointless."

Xu Siyi tittered, "I'll make it brief. The tale's basic: a status-hungry gal latched onto a guy way out of her reach, convinced she'd snag him, yet it was just his pastime."

"Totally predictable, huh?"

Jiang Chen kept a straight face, "This pad one of the 'bonuses' he tossed your way?"

Xu Siyi paused for a beat, then burst into merry laughter, bobbing her head, "Yep, he shelled out for it."

"And you're listed as owner?"

"..."

Li Shuru cast a quiet look at a certain person.

"Naturally me. Senior, you get me—I'm no idiot, yeah?"

"So why mope? You came out ahead."

Jiang Chen, steady as ever, hoisted his glass.

Truth be told, Boss Jiang's remark cut deep yet stayed grounded, all while brutally honest.

The usually chatty Xu Siyi fell quiet, moments later pouting, her grip on the glass tightening without thought,

"But it's mortifying."