I Have 10 Trillion Dollars only Usable For Simping Chapter 2188 - 1399: Requesting Monthly Tickets!

“Ah, you’re too kind.”

Even as she uttered those words, Youmao showed no sign of shame. She settled into her seat boldly, a hint of pride flickering across her face.

Boss Jiang knew the value of returning favors. Since she had gone out of her way to fetch him in the dead of night, he chose to host her now, picking the luxurious Kyoto Hotel for the occasion.

His gesture was genuine.

Truth be told, collecting his own woman ought to fall under the rabbit’s responsibilities.

Vanity touches everyone, and Youmao was no exception. Jiang Chen’s courteous demeanor pleased her greatly, enhancing his appeal in her view.

“How’s your hand?”

See?

What goes around comes around.

It appeared Youmao could show some thoughtfulness.

“It’s nothing.”

Jiang Chen offered a light smile and purposefully lifted his bitten right hand for her to see.

He claimed it was nothing.

Yet a bandage was plainly visible on the back of his hand.

Still, a mere bandage made it trivial.

“Did you visit the hospital?”

“No need for that.”

Boss Jiang was no weakling. Heading to the hospital for an issue a simple bandage could handle would be ridiculous.

“Jiang Chen, don’t brush it off.”

Youmao adopted a grave expression, “I came across a news article similar to your case. A person got bitten, skipped the hospital out of negligence, and ended up losing a limb.”

“Can a bite really be that bad?”

Jiang Chen was truly baffled, unfamiliar with such stories.

“Why would I make that up!”

Youmao affirmed with a nod, “You should take care.”

While somewhat warmed, weren’t you concerned about upsetting your own lady?

But Cao Jinse was absent.

Circumstances vary.

Boss Jiang’s meal this evening was meant solely for Youmao, with no invitation extended to Cao Jinse.

“Did you inform your lady about heading out?”

“Nope. Miss is solely focused on her tasks; she likely hasn’t noticed my absence.”

“Isn’t that due to your habit of dozing off in her office?”

“Jiang Chen, she bit you, yet you keep standing up for her?”

Her voice held an innocent lilt, but Jiang Chen caught a peculiar spark in her gaze.

“Did she reprimand you?”

“Sigh.”

Youmao let out a breath, “I’m accustomed to it. Women can be such tricky beings.”

Jiang Chen couldn’t suppress a laugh.

So unrestrained simply because Cao Jinse isn’t present?

And aren’t you a woman too?

“The food’s been ordered. Feel free to add anything if you wish.”

“No thanks, no thanks. This is my first time enjoying a meal at a spot this upscale. I’m thrilled enough.”

“...”

Jiang Chen was certain this rabbit was poking fun at him.

As a member of the Cao Family, constantly in Cao Jinse’s company, how could she miss out on fine dining?

Moreover, suitors eager to curry favor with her would be plentiful as fish in the sea.

Precisely speaking.

Boss Jiang’s invitation was to honor Youmao.

Youmao ditching her lady at the office to join him here was her way of honoring Boss Jiang, right?

“Jiang Chen, rest assured, we’ll stay connected going forward.”

Youmao gave him a playful wink.

Jiang Chen stayed quiet, acting as if he hadn’t noticed, and called over the server to bring the food.

His phone buzzed.

It was Cao Xiugo calling.

Jiang Chen kept his cool, answered, and stood up.

“I’ve got to take this call.”

Youmao nodded casually, without a worry.

Jiang Chen exited, positioned himself in the corridor, and hit accept.

“Jiang, got any free time today?”

“What’s the matter, Young Master Song?”

“I’ve spoken with Hu Die, but you’ll have to meet her yourself eventually. If you’re free, want me to send her to Apang Palace for you?”

Jiang Chen hesitated briefly.

“Young Master Song, tell her to head to the Kyoto Hotel—I’m dining here right now.”

“Got it.”

Setting aside personal views, Song Chaoge possessed some exceptional traits, and when he committed, he acted swiftly.

Naturally.

It could vary by individual.

For others, his speed might differ.

Jiang Chen pocketed his phone and reentered the room, announcing right away: “Another person may join us shortly.”

“Who? Duanmu?”

She wasn’t referring to her Taoist nun sister any longer.

Right after the question, Youmao caught her error; that individual was obviously in East Sea, not in Kyoto.

“Hu Die.”

“Who’s that?”

Youmao appeared confused.

Jiang Chen figured she might be unfamiliar with Hu Die, but then she added: “Young Master Song’s girlfriend?”

Young Master Song?

Girlfriend?

Jiang Chen shut his mouth and went quiet.

“Jiang Chen, you’re incredible. Quite the expert at winning hearts, aren’t you!”

Youmao’s eyes sparkled, yet her words carried a faint trace of discomfort.

“With company arriving, let’s delay the serving of dishes.”

It seemed she knew some etiquette after all.

At the same time.

In a different private room at the Kyoto Hotel.

Zhong Xiaoye, who had journeyed from distant parts, was also awaiting a guest.

But their group was growing impatient, with his subordinate Xiao Buduan glancing at his watch repeatedly.

“Boss, the time’s nearly gone.”

“What’s the hour?”

“Twelve fifteen.”

“We’ve still got fifteen minutes, haven’t we?”

Zhong Xiaoye eyed the lavish table, still bare of food, maintaining an outward calm while fidgeting with his thumb and forefinger, betraying his inner restlessness matching his subordinate’s.

Striking a deal with Heaven and Earth Bank was merely one goal of his Kyoto visit; other vital matters demanded attention too.

For instance.

Expanding his circle of allies.

Though turned down by the Fang Family’s heir, one shouldn’t dwell on setbacks; flexibility is essential.

Shen Zhou is expansive and abundant in assets; it holds more than a single base.

Unlike the waning Fang Family, the Gong Family he’d lately linked with was just as powerful.