Previously on I Have 10 Trillion Dollars only Usable For Simping...
Jiang Chen advises Tianci Capital's CFO, Bai Zheli, to visit Heaven and Earth Bank in Kyoto. During dinner, discussions touch upon the bank's mysterious president and Xu Siyi's financial acumen. Luo Peng probes Xu Siyi about her personal life and then proposes that she would be a good match for Brother Shao, a suggestion Jiang Chen dismisses. Later, Jiang Chen and his girlfriend, Li Shuru, discuss Luo Peng's matchmaking idea.
"I harbor no prejudice towards Xu Siyi. It’s simply... not a fitting match."
Jiang Chen offered an additional explanation.
"Yes, it’s truly not very suitable."
Li Shuru showed no sign of displeasure. "Si Yi would likely not agree either. She doesn’t fancy Young Master Li’s preferences."
"Then what type does she prefer?"
Jiang Chen tilted his head.
Their gazes locked at such close proximity.
Their noses nearly brushed.
"You genuinely don't know her preferred type?"
"How could I possibly know?"
"She likes someone dashing, eloquent, romantic, and sophisticated."
Li Shuru’s delicate fingers moved, pausing briefly on a small protrusion on his chest, then she teased playfully.
"Why do I get the feeling you're describing me? I'm even less suited for her, you know."
This counterattack caught Li Shuru completely off guard. She pinched the small bump.
"Finally admitting it, aren't you? Insatiable. Do you still have the strength for it?"
"You should never underestimate me."
Jiang Chen captured her playfully mischievous hand, then with a sudden maneuver, flipped them over, positioning himself above. "The only things that constrain me are my principles and my character."
"I don't believe you."
Li Shuru angled her face upwards, their eyes meeting directly. The moonlight beautifully accentuated her sharp features, her slender throat, and the delicate collarbone visible beneath.
Jiang Chen applied pressure suddenly.
Li Shuru let out a soft groan, her breathing growing uneven once more.
Jiang Chen leaned closer, his voice a low whisper near her clear ear, "No need to hold back; she can't possibly hear."
Li Shuru's cheeks flushed a deeper hue, her pearly white teeth gently pressing against her lower lip.
"Pervert."
The moonlight began to sway once more.
The world settled into a profound slumber.
Spring and Autumn Plaza lay in absolute tranquility.
The time read 3 a.m.
Inside the room.
Both had drifted off to sleep, Li Shuru nestled peacefully within Jiang Chen's embrace.
With boundless wealth, one still only eats three meals a day. With vast estates, one ultimately needs only six feet of land to rest at night.
Whether poor or affluent, sometimes happiness is remarkably similar.
"Ring...ring..."
A sudden phone ring shattered the silence, rousing Jiang Chen from his slumber.
He opened his eyes, swiftly silencing the device on the bedside table with one hand. He then glanced to his side, ensuring Li Shuru remained undisturbed, before looking back at the phone with a touch of surprise.
His phone number was not one that typically received spam, and besides, any harassing calls were highly unlikely at this late hour.
Even scammers and salespeople needed their rest.
3:12
Beyond the time displayed on the screen, the caller ID was far more arresting.
Pei Yunxi.
It was actually Pei Yunxi?
Jiang Chen's brow furrowed almost unconsciously. He then slowly sat up, carefully extricated his arm from beneath her, and, filled with bewilderment, walked into the bathroom to answer the call.
"Hello."
He couldn't help but wonder if it was an error.
Pei Yunxi seldom reached out to him, let alone at such an hour.
"Come over."
It was indeed Pei Yunxi, not a misdialed number.
"Now?"
"Yes."
Even though they had just reached an understanding, Pei Yunxi would never act so tactlessly.
She would undoubtedly be aware of Jiang Chen's potential circumstances.
What if Li Shuru had been awakened?
Any woman would surely let her imagination run wild in such a situation, wouldn't she?
"Alright."
After a moment of brief silence, Jiang Chen opted not to inquire about the reason, responding with a single word.
Such simple exchanges often highlighted the differences between men.
Following this, Jiang Chen exited the bathroom, quietly donned his clothes, and before closing the door, cast a final glance back.
Li Shuru had not stirred, resembling a serene, beautiful sculpture lying on her side, lost in deep sleep.
Indeed.
At this juncture.
It was the deepest point of sleep.
Leaving his residence, Jiang Chen took a deep breath to invigorate himself and proceeded towards Pei Yunxi's mansion under the pale moonlight.
Fortunately, they resided within the same exclusive community.
Quite convenient.
The villa ahead was illuminated.
As if beckoning him forward.
Jiang Chen increased his pace.
"Ding dong, ding dong, ding dong..."
The door swung open.
Jiang Chen was about to inquire about the situation, but the words caught in his throat.
"Senior Jiang."
That's right.
The person who opened the door for him was not Pei Yunxi.
It was Luo Li'er, who, only hours ago during the day, had been in Paris, France.
From a campus beauty to a graduate of East University, this young lady remained unchanged. Her face, almost unrealistically like a character from a comic, a petite nose, soft crimson lips, and skin so flawless it evoked envy even among other women.
"You're back."
Jiang Chen, compelled to deviate from his standard greeting, managed a strained smile.
Let's consider the timing.
The circumstances indeed suggested her flight had landed mere moments ago.
"Yes."
Luo Li'er stepped aside, granting Jiang Chen entry. "I hadn't anticipated my sister actually inviting Senior Jiang over. My apologies for disturbing your rest."
"No worries."
Jiang Chen presented an outward appearance of calm, yet inwardly, his thoughts were a turbulent sea. He had a strong inkling as to why Pei Yunxi, acting uncharacteristically, had summoned him at such an unconventional hour.
Upon entering, his gaze swiftly found Pei Yunxi standing in the hall.
"Your sister went to pick you up?"
"Yes."
A keen observation by Comrade Jiang, noting Pei Yunxi's casual attire rather than sleepwear, allowed him to grasp the nuanced circumstances.
Indeed.
Family ties are family ties.
If it were him, even if he were bringing back a corpse, he would hardly expect the privilege of someone staying up late to collect him from the airport.
Alright.
That reflection might have strayed too far.
Having been married for a day, the blessings should last a hundred days.
The person shouldn't be so devoid of sentiment.
Should something befall him, the other party ought to, at the very least, shed a few tears.
"It's quite late; why are you not resting?"
Jiang Chen casually inquired as he reached the living room, "What is so urgent that it necessitates waiting until morning?"
Before Pei Yunxi could offer a response, Luo Lier chimed in, "I can't sleep."
"You were on an extensive flight; aren't you exhausted?"
Jiang Chen asked with a smile.
"I managed to sleep on the plane, and besides, I need to acclimate to the time difference."
"..."
Very well.
That had been overlooked.
This young woman had just returned from Paris, France, where it was currently broad daylight.
"You require adjustment, but your sister should be resting, shouldn't she?"
"I didn't instruct her not to sleep."
Luo Lier sulked, her lips forming a pout.
Who claims cuteness pales in comparison to sexiness?
Come and observe this young woman.
All those online personas are merely the cumulative effect of beauty filters and makeup – even a dog would recoil.
Yet, this girl is unadulterated, unenhanced by any digital trickery.
From her universally endearing small gestures, Jiang Chen understood that the sisters were genuinely estranged, not merely superficially so, otherwise, he wouldn't find himself in his current position.
However, as a man, it was naturally his place to step in.
Taking responsibility was an absolute necessity.
"You can't put it that way. Your sister stayed up waiting for you; do you realize how detrimental sleepless nights can be for a woman? Furthermore, she's a celebrity."
"But she misled me."
Luo Lier retorted.
"In what way did she mislead you?"
Jiang Chen feigned ignorance.
"She claimed to have a boyfriend."
Despite her stubbornness, it appeared she was beginning to confront reality, recognizing the most effective method to resolve this situation.
Jiang Chen maintained his composure, deliberately avoiding Pei Yunxi's gaze, "How does her having a boyfriend make her a liar?"
"She treated me like a child. If she had a boyfriend, why didn't she inform me sooner? She must be fabricating the truth."
Clearly, prior to his arrival, the sisters had already engaged in a heated altercation, and Pei Yunxi's capacity for deception was likely inadequate, which explained why he had been roused from his slumber.
Precisely.
The concept originated from someone.
Blame should be assigned where it is due.
If he did not assume accountability, who else would?
"You must comprehend the nature of your sister's profession and her public standing. If she were to reveal her relationship, imagine the extent of public scrutiny? It would undoubtedly bring unforeseen repercussions upon her career and our CX Entertainment."
"Senior Jiang, did you truly know all along?"
Luo Lier's gaze fixed intently on someone.
Despite her seemingly naive, almost cartoonish expression, Jiang Chen did not perceive her as simple-minded or easily deceived. Luo Peng's failure to sway her served as testament to this.
This young woman possessed remarkable shrewdness.
"Your sister is the foremost celebrity under CX Entertainment. As the head of CX, do you imagine I would be oblivious?"
Luo Lier fell silent, yet her gaze remained locked upon Jiang Chen.
It had to be him.
Had it been anyone else, they would surely have buckled under the pressure by now.
Although Jiang Chen exhibited exceptional composure and masterful acting at this juncture, it seemed he could not deceive those obsidian-like eyes.
