I Have 10 Trillion Dollars only Usable For Simping Chapter 2135 - 1369: Hey (2)

Well, at least they possess some sense.

"What line of work is he in?"

Xu Siyi paused briefly.

"No problem if it's hard to share."

Jiang Chen quickly added, his curiosity wasn't intense; the query had been offhand.

"He holds a position as an executive in the Securities Regulatory Commission."

Xu Siyi revealed, since there was no secret about her senior's role.

That explained it.

The stock market, much like gambling, remains a zero-sum contest where most lose out to a select few.

"What made you dive into stock trading?"

"It brings in cash quickly."

Xu Siyi answered bluntly, "Running the dance studio wears me out too much."

Jiang Chen grinned, "All I can say is you've had some good fortune running into your supporter. Without that, forget residing in a lavish home like this—even the earnings from your dance studio might vanish in payouts."

"Back then, I had no clue, foolishly believing I could handle it. Yet once I stepped into stocks, particularly after crossing paths with him, I saw the absurdity. Wins and losses? They're controlled by those in power."

Jiang Chen let it drop, "Your dance studio thrives—surely money isn't an issue for you?"

"It all hinges on the benchmark. Against fellow graduates from our year, I'm doing fine, but stacked against Shu Rui?"

Jiang Chen chuckled, "You women sure love a rivalry?"

Xu Siyi shook her head, "It's not rivalry-driven. I realize I'll never outpace Shu Rui. If I tried measuring up, I'd leap from a rooftop. Still, I can't lag too far behind; pride demands it."

"And Zheng Jingjing? Guo Ran? Aren't they succeeding too?"

"Senior."

Xu Siyi laughed lightly, "Folks vary greatly."

Jiang Chen agreed with a nod.

Indeed, individuals differ profoundly.

Certain souls seek only basic joy,

Others content themselves with average affluence.

Some chase riches and grandeur.

While others aim to reshape the globe.

"Haven't you hit your target by now? You turned to stocks purely for funds. This stunning residence? Few in East Sea boast one like it."

"I'm content, so unfairness doesn't nag at me."

"Didn't he mislead you?"

The once-silent Li Shuru chimed in abruptly.

"Hardly misleading—more like I fell prey to my own avarice."

Xu Siyi straightened up, leaned in, and grasped a wine glass.

"During our time together, he omitted mentioning his marriage, though I suspected bits. Eventually, I learned the truth. He claimed a rocky marriage and talks of splitting up. I recognized the unlikelihood, yet in my delusion, I clung to it."

Xu Siyi sipped her wine, "Thus, it wasn't his deception—it was my self-delusion."

"What came next?"

Jiang Chen inquired, hardly taken aback.

He hadn't foreseen such twists initially, but learning of a thirties executive at the Securities Regulatory Commission hinted at complications.

Men of that rank and age seldom stay unattached. Divorced, perhaps.

Bear in mind, atop the social ladder, top-tier males prove rare gems.

"Afterward... his spouse tracked me down."

Jiang Chen went quiet at once.

A lone phrase encapsulated a tale brimming with depth.

No surprise she called it shameful before.

"He resists ending things with me, yet beyond me, he can't evade his wife. Senior, playing the other woman like this—doesn't it feel utterly shameful?"

What response could Jiang Chen muster?

He simply sipped in silence.

Not a syllable escaped him.

After all, his own record wasn't spotless—rather tarnished.

"Since it's done, let it fade. Stay sharper moving forward."

From Li Shuru's view, this advice fit perfectly.

In such tangled bonds, fault lines blur beyond judgment.

That fellow undoubtedly bore flaws.

Yet Xu Siyi refrained from painting herself innocent.

Such is the fabric of society, isn't it?

Each exploits the other.

Both claim their desires.

"Shu Rui, in the end, I'm no match for your cleverness."

Xu Siyi jested at herself, lifted her glass, and downed it.

Jiang Chen's eyelids flickered faintly; Xu Siyi meant no harm, but with tensions still raw today, he preferred not to stir them.

"Did you purchase this place in full?"

Jiang Chen shifted topics smoothly.

"Began with financing, paid it down over time."

Xu Siyi replied, adding: "Had the debt lingered, I'd have been ruined—wouldn't have let it slide."

True enough.

Entanglements rarely resolve neatly,

"Do you intend a smooth parting?"

"What choice? He's got a lawful spouse. Making a fuss would just embarrass me."

"He could face claims of sentiment fraud; seek damages like distress compensation. If required, legal support's available from me."

"..."

"..."

Even Li Shuru glanced his way.

"How much to demand?"

Xu Siyi sought guidance meekly.

"At his tier, covering this property's upkeep for decades ahead ought to pose no challenge. Else, a public uproar risking his career would devastate him."

As a companion, Boss Jiang displayed true thoughtfulness, pondering the home's ongoing costs for Xu Siyi's sake.

Yet spot on.

Similar to vehicles, properties demand care. Without stock gains, these fees strain Xu Siyi here.

"Demanding cash—doesn't that make me brazen?"

Xu Siyi wondered.

Jiang Chen eyed her, "So, which weighs more: funds or self-respect?"

Xu Siyi chuckled, unperturbed.

"These days, I see self-respect holds real value too."

Jiang Chen smiled in understanding, hoisted his goblet, and drained it.

"Once you've mulled it over, reach out to Shu Rui for legal aid if needed."

Li Shuru rose.

"Why rush off? The night's young still."

Xu Siyi protested, eager to detain them.

Beyond grasping self-respect's worth, she now valued deeply the rarity of confiding freely in kindred spirits amid life's bustle.

"Young, yes, but glance at the clock? You might rake in fortunes from trades, yet she faces work come morning."

Xu Siyi got to her feet, "I'm in such a plight, and you tease me, Senior."

"Sell this abode, and financial ease awaits. If this counts as plight, consider the office grinders pulling all-nighters?"

Xu Siyi found no retort.

Though Jiang Chen offered no overt solace, her heart's burdens eased unnoticed.

Jiang Chen and Li Shuru headed for the exit.

Xu Siyi trailed after.

By the doorway, Li Shuru halted.

"Use this period to regroup; sort your thoughts, then come back whenever. Jin Jin and crew await you."

Xu Siyi hesitated, eyes misting, tears welling in her gaze.

She whispered agreement.

"Ease off the drinks, turn in soon."

With the door swinging open, Jiang Chen urged.

Such poise befitted a senior.

Xu Siyi smiled once more, envy vanished, respect swelling further.

Once, a buried longing had stirred, though inner walls blocked it—or maybe opportunity never arose.

Now, only echoes remain.

"Senior!"

She called suddenly.

Jiang Chen pivoted.

Xu Siyi beamed radiantly, eyes aglow, more vivid than before.

In that instant, echoes of old times resurfaced, grilling by the seaside.

"Recall Na Nanzi?"

Jiang Chen smiled faintly, "Let's plan another gathering—you foot the bill."

Xu Siyi bobbed her head eagerly, then eyed Li Shuru nearby, "Bring Shu Rui along!"

"Round up Zheng Jingjing and the rest."

Jiang Chen suggested, guiding Li Shuru away.

Xu Siyi propped against the frame, gazing as they approached the lift.

"Hey!"

"You both, stay safe!"