I Have 10 Trillion Dollars only Usable For Simping Chapter 2305 - 1463: Hurry Up and Come Back

"Soda water."

Water?

It wasn't surprising that no alcohol could be tasted.

Neither he nor Shi Qianxi were great drinkers.

It was just that—

Jiang Chen took another sip.

He still felt something was unusual.

"Are you certain this is soda water?"

It was too bland.

It tasted no different from plain boiled water.

Soda water should possess at least some flavor.

"Yes, is there an issue?"

As she spoke, Fujiwara Reiki leaned forward, retrieved the cup, and took a sip herself, a rather large one at that.

A faint, alluring lip mark was imprinted on the cup's rim.

"Absolutely nothing wrong with it."

Fujiwara Reiki appeared to find everything completely normal and then noticed his gaze fixed upon her.

"Why is Jiang Sang looking at Li Ji like that? Do you suspect Li Ji of poisoning you? Li Ji drank from it too."

She took yet another sip after speaking.

Was water truly that delightful?

Poisoning was contingent on the substance used. Aside from deadly, incurable poisons, an antidote could be administered beforehand, yet Jiang Chen certainly harbored no worries about her plotting harm.

There was simply no conceivable motive.

The container was also an artistic water bottle, an exclusive piece from Apang Palace, with half the contents remaining within.

Fujiwara Reiki returned the crystal cup.

Jiang Chen disregarded it, inquiring, "Why weren't you drinking alcohol? Are you not feeling well?"

Women.

They always had those few days each month.

For reasons unknown, contemplating this brought Jiang Chen a sense of slight relief.

"No, I'm simply focusing on my health lately."

Focusing on health?

While he found it slightly peculiar, Jiang Chen did not dwell on it, his attention fixed on the passage of time.

It had been more than ten minutes since his arrival.

"The optimal method for maintaining health involves retiring early and rising early, avoiding late nights."

"That holds true for most. For Li Ji, Jiang Sang is the finest remedy."

Fujiwara Reiki's gaze was intense; it didn't seem to be directed at a medicinal cure.

It was more akin to observing a powerful tonic.

Silently tallying the minutes, Jiang Chen remained unfettered by the alluring trap she was weaving, maintaining a facade of calmness while feeling a sense of urgency.

The other individuals present were fine.

At the very least, they were fellow countrymen.

However, should a 'female ghost' suddenly materialize, not everyone might react with acceptance.

Speaking with utter shamelessness.

Within someone's imagination.

The deep connection between him and Fujiwara Reiki could potentially blossom into an undisclosed secret.

Jiang Chen took another sip of water and set the cup down, announcing, "I'm going to the restroom."

"Okay."

Jiang Chen departed, then executed a series of swift turns left and right, appearing unhurried yet moving with surprising speed, ultimately returning to a different seating area.

It seemed he was relishing the amusement derived from being a master of time management.

"That was quick?"

Shi Qianxi, who was leisurely sipping her drink, didn't even pose the question.

Her own difficult nature and the inherent difficulty of certain women were distinct matters.

Some women scrutinized every detail with meticulous care, creating an atmosphere so suffocating it fueled an intense desire to flee.

"I might have some business to attend to tonight; you should head back first."

"It's alright, I'll wait for you. We managed to secure the land, after all, so I don't have anything else pressing to do."

"..."

Jiang Chen hadn't held much optimism to begin with; it was merely an attempt.

"So, what are your thoughts?"

"Thoughts on what?"

While seated and contemplating matters elsewhere, Jiang Chen responded absently.

"Still playing ignorant, are we?"

Shi Qianxi was genuinely on the verge of irritation, about to lose her temper, when Jiang Chen snapped back to reality and quickly stated, "Give me a few days to consider it."

He wasn't feigning ignorance.

His mind was truly occupied with other concerns, and he hadn't fully returned to the present situation.

Experience proved that individuals struggle with multitasking!

"Consider what?"

Such a transparent delaying tactic would never succeed; "You must provide me with an answer tonight."

Was this an offer of herself?

It felt more like a forceful negotiation.

Despite a fundamental shift in his perspective, his evident lack of experience, especially now with the map having significantly shrunk, presented an almost insurmountable challenge.

This was a formidable test of a player's micro-management skills.

And Boss Jiang was far from being a professional player; it was comparable to thrusting someone from a cyber café competition onto an international stage, enough to make anyone's scalp tingle.

Furthermore, it was essential to remember.

This issue transcended mere historical conflicts between two nations.

Back then, Shi Zhenhua had nearly succumbed to an ambush orchestrated by spies in the East Sea, an incident deeply intertwined with individuals like the former Koda Kaoru, Fujiwara Reiki.

This was genuine national and familial animosity!

"Very well, I agree!"

Jiang Chen braced himself, feeling less like he was courting a wealthy and attractive socialite and more like he was dealing with Luck Sister.

No, that comparison wasn't quite right.

To say such a thing felt somewhat disrespectful to Luck Sister.

Even though Luck Sister carried a bit of extra weight, her facial features were not unpleasant, and with some effort to slim down, she would undoubtedly be a beauty.

Boss Jiang felt as if he were being cornered into conceding to an elderly, withered, affluent woman.

"Truly?"

Having obtained the confirmation she sought, Shi Qianxi still harbored a trace of doubt.

Of course...

Whether it held any truth or not.

The immediate priority was navigating through this night.

Jiang Chen found himself unable to concern himself with extraneous matters. While he seldom reneged on a promise, dire circumstances often demanded unconventional actions, and after all, in life, every action has its first time.

"Very well, I give you my word. You should return now."

He sought to finalize the agreement.

"Return for what?"

Shi Qianxi stated plainly, "Now that you've made a promise, why would I possibly leave?"

Jiang Chen was left speechless.

"After we finish this drink, let's head to bed."

Shi Qianxi lifted her glass, exhibiting an air of relaxed accomplishment, as if her objective was met, leaving Jiang Chen in a state of bemusement, unsure whether to laugh or lament.

"Head to bed?"

"Indeed."

"Could you not exhibit a touch more romance?"

Was 'heading to bed' simply that straightforward?

Didn't the ambiance play a role?

Wasn't the mood crucial?

It felt like two opposing extremes.

An excessive display of romance from one side.

"What manner of romance are you envisioning? Lingerie? Or perhaps costumes? I can procure them presently, with delivery expected in under thirty minutes."

Jiang Chen was utterly confounded; had all her prior romantic endeavors been entirely futile? Did she merely treat her former partners as disposable playthings?

It became starkly clear why Sun Xiyu had vehemently refused his advances.

"...At the very least, shouldn't we select an auspicious date?"

"An auspicious date?"

Shi Qianxi appeared somewhat bewildered.

Did the act of going to bed necessitate such meticulous pre-planning?

What about individuals who engaged in casual, one-night encounters?

"Um, another day, I will arrange a suitable time with you."

Jiang Chen paid no heed to whether his words sounded trite; resolving the immediate predicament was paramount.

"No."

Shi Qianxi remained clearly apprehensive, unwilling to lower her guard completely, having allowed too much time to elapse, and was resolute in seeking a definitive answer for herself that very night.

"We are going to bed tonight."

Suddenly, Jiang Chen's brow furrowed, and he clutched his stomach, exclaiming, "I'm feeling unwell. I need to use the restroom."

Shi Qianxi simply rolled her eyes and gestured dismissively, intrigued to observe what further stratagems he might employ.

Hmm.

They relocated to a different table.

"There's a queue for the restroom."

Without prompting, Jiang Chen offered the explanation, a clear indication that guilt often led people to err.

It was truly a moment where the truth was inadvertently revealed.

Under normal circumstances, the astute Boss Jiang would never commit such a basic error.

"Even the men's restroom has a line?"

Fujiwara Reiki expressed her surprise.

Jiang Chen instantly recognized his blunder, but with no possibility of retraction, he could only offer a mumbled "Um" while instinctively reaching for his crystal glass to conceal his face.

What a predicament.

There had only been a small amount of water left when he had departed, and now it was nearly half-full again.

But it was fine.

Consuming more water aided his metabolism, and it also assisted with... well, visiting the restroom.

Despite Jiang Chen's rather dubious explanation, Miss Fujiwara, possessing a sharp intellect, seemed unfazed and did not pursue the matter further.

She remained silent, continuously refilling his glass with water.

This "sparkling water," while lacking flavor, at least came with an assortment of snacks on the table.

Otherwise, simply drinking the water would have been considerably less palatable than imbibing alcohol.

"Is Jiang Sang going to the restroom yet again?"

Before Jiang Chen could even rise from his seat, Fujiwara Reiki appeared to anticipate his next move.

"Yes."

Jiang Chen replied, his response barely causing him to pause, yet delivered with a composed demeanor.

Observing him, a discernible sense of suspicion began to dawn within Fujiwara Reiki's mind.

Water, unlike alcohol, did not possess diuretic properties.

To frequent the restroom with such remarkable frequency within such a short interval, what could this pattern possibly indicate?

It hinted at a potential issue with his kidneys.

However—

The kidney function of the individual in question was evidently quite resilient.

On this particular aspect, she was more than adequately qualified to offer her testimony.

"Are you accompanying me?"

Jiang Chen, seemingly aware that his actions appeared unusual, extended the invitation, employing a classic tactic of strategic retreat to achieve a forward advantage.

"No need."

Fujiwara Reiki, as anticipated, took the bait, remaining seated without the slightest inclination to move, shaking her head with a gentle smile. "Jiang Sang... please be swift and return soon."