Previously on I Have 10 Trillion Dollars only Usable For Simping...
Jiang Chen spins an elaborate tale about a fashion mogul and death threats, convincing Luo Li'er that Pei Yunxi's international ambassador role and perfume launch were thanks to this elusive figure. Despite Luo Li'er's wavering trust and attempts to verify the story, Jiang Chen expertly deflects, leaving her with doubts about Pei Yunxi's new foreign boyfriend.
"Sis, why don’t you go rest first? I’ll have a chat with the senior."
Look.
The fact is, as long as you don’t see yourself as an outsider, others might not see you as one either.
What time is it now?
It’s almost four in the morning, and they’re still chatting?
Luo Li’er just came back from Paris, so her jet lag hasn’t adjusted, while Jiang Chen is actually doing fine since he took a nap.
He subtly nodded to Pei Yunxi, signaling her to leave first.
After some earnest convincing, Luo Li’er probably already believed the fabricated story, and Pei Yunxi staying there wouldn’t serve much purpose.
Moreover, Jiang Chen realized.
The other party lacks a certain "intuition," without a script, didn’t know how to act. Before he came, there was probably no explanation with Luo Li’er, only claiming that such a person existed, which led to Luo Li’er’s strong suspicion.
However.
This is also a good thing.
He just started the story, allowing him to take over the "storytelling" without too many constraints, otherwise, there’d be contradictions and loopholes everywhere.
"It’s late, chat for a bit less. He needs to rest too."
Pei Yunxi said to her sister.
Jiang Chen felt comforted by that.
"Got it."
Pei Yunxi left without any peculiarities.
"Your sister isn’t young anymore, and finally decided to experience love. You should support her."
After Pei Yunxi went upstairs, Jiang Chen spoke.
"Of course I support her. My greatest wish is for her to be happy."
Jiang Chen nodded with a smile, "That’s what family is."
"Senior, now that my sister’s gone, can you be honest with me."
Sure enough.
This girl had her reasons for making Pei Yunxi leave.
"When have I not been honest?"
"From an objective standpoint, how is that Chen Jiang person?"
Jiang Chen nodded without hesitation.
"You can rest assured about this. Trust your sister’s judgment and experience. Think about how many suitors she has had, the fact that someone stood out is exceptional."
Wow.
This is cleverly praising himself.
"But..."
Luo Li’er frowned anxiously, "Women in love are always blind. My sister has never been in a relationship before. I’m really worried she’ll be deceived. And he’s a foreigner, so far away..."
Jiang Chen nodded, as if fully standing in her shoes, and this approach easily dispelled Luo Li’er’s wariness.
"I completely understand your feelings. Afraid your sister will become an old maid while also afraid she might get hurt."
Luo Li’er burst out laughing immediately.
"Senior~"
Tsk.
It’s rare to see this girl acting coquettishly.
It really makes one’s heart flutter.
Actually, don’t be fooled by this girl’s friendly and cute appearance; her personality is very similar to her sister’s. Beneath that manga face hides a sense of distance that is immediately perceptible upon getting close.
"Rest assured, I’ll take care of this matter."
Jiang Chen playfully thumped his chest, not caring about his current figure, "If your sister gets hurt by that guy, I’ll take responsibility."
"Hmph, what nonsense~"
Luo Li’er turned up her nose, "How would you take responsibility? Relationships are between two people. Even if you are my sister’s boss and friends with the guy, you can’t interfere, right? And if you were really capable, would my sister even fall for a foreigner?"
"..."
Jiang Chen was slightly taken aback, then quickly composed himself, "What do you mean by that? I have no inappropriate thoughts about your sister. I have a girlfriend."
"I know!"
Luo Li’er was amused and exasperated, "What I mean is, as my sister’s boss, couldn’t you persuade her to find someone locally? Senior, what exactly are you thinking?"
While staring into those big, black, bright eyes, Jiang Chen couldn’t quite grasp whether this girl was playing a role with him.
Was her earlier statement not actually an indirect probe?
"It’s true that I’m your sister’s boss. But just nominally. Do you think I have the power to meddle in her love life? If I had that power, haha..."
"What would happen if you had that power?"
Luo Li’er chimed in, seemingly very curious.
Jiang Chen shook his head, "That’s enough."
"My sister isn’t here, so what are you afraid of."
Luo Li’er urged, lowering her voice, "Senior, do you like my sister too?"
"Nonsense..."
Jiang Chen’s face turned serious again, but before he could say anything, Luo Li’er interrupted him.
"I mean like, not the romantic kind. I know you haven’t broken up with Senior Li Shuru. But liking can have many forms, right?"
Jiang Chen paused, then slowly nodded.
"If you put it that way... what man wouldn’t like a woman like your sister."
This is what you call
—Sincerity.
To deny it would be to act hypocritically, potentially damaging her perception of you, and casting doubt upon your every word.
"Sigh."
Luo Li’er let out another inexplicable sigh.
Jiang Chen chuckled, offering advice, "At your age, it's best not to sigh so much. It might affect your luck."
"What are Senior's feelings?"
"Hmm?"
Jiang Chen seemed puzzled.
"Don't you have feelings for my sister? Seeing her with another man, doesn't it stir any... thoughts within you?"
Luo Li’er watched him expectantly.
Taken aback for a moment, Jiang Chen then let out a laugh, tinged with helplessness.
"Are you studying me as if I were some kind of male specimen?"
"No, no. We're just talking. You aren't sleepy, are you?"
"I am indeed sleepy," Jiang Chen replied, punctuating his statement with a deliberate yawn.
Outside, darkness had fully enveloped the world. It was certainly past four in the morning.
"Senior~"
A woman's coquettish plea often garners significant favor. A girl who seems to have stepped straight out of a manga is irresistible to most men, with the exception of those who are homosexual, of course. Jiang Chen, for the record, is not gay; he is decidedly straight.
