Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2543 - 2479: Not Showing Off Wealth

Chiang Xiao accepted it and rested it on the table at her side.

"Teacher Ji, just let me know what is on your mind. I have to attend class after this."

Ji Yuzhi glanced toward the soda, let out a sigh, and remarked, "I have to say, Chiang Xiao, you are incredibly difficult to satisfy."

"Teacher Ji, there is truly no reason to try and cater to me. Besides, I honestly do not enjoy soft drinks." Her palate had long been ruined by the tea and mountain spring water from her own pocket dimension.

These beverages always struck her as excessively sugary and foul-tasting.

"But this drink is genuinely delicious, and I specifically picked it up for you. Are you really unwilling to even try a drop?" Ji Yuzhi said, pulling out a cup, pouring a serving, and shoving the remainder of the bottle into Chiang Xiao’s hand. "How about we share it, just in case you cannot finish the whole thing?"

With that, she tapped her glass against the bottle in Chiang Xiao’s hand. "Cheers."

Chiang Xiao furrowed her brows.

Why was Ji Yuzhi so insistent that she drink this?

There was no need to be this aggressively enthusiastic, was there?

She gripped the bottle but declined to take a drink. "If that is all, Teacher Ji, I will return to the classroom now."

"Wait," Ji Yuzhi quickly caught her arm, "there is actually something else!"

"Fine, go ahead then."

"It concerns Mr. Hu. Mr. Hu is truly baffled as to why you are no longer interested in accepting that art commission."

Naturally, it was this topic again.

Chiang Xiao peered at the drink in her grasp, unconsciously rotating the bottle. She confirmed once more that Hu Xiangyong and his associates surely had some hesitation regarding the Capital City; otherwise, they would not need to be so circuitous by sending Ji Yuzhi to keep pressuring her.

They could easily have had her abducted, couldn't they? In Country Y, they had been bold enough to shoot people in open daylight—what would they possibly refrain from doing?

What exactly were they so afraid of?

Regardless, this was positive news for her. Since they did not dare to act rashly, she was significantly safer.

Contemplating this, Chiang Xiao felt a surge of relief, realizing she did not need to remain so tense.

"Teacher Ji, I already told you, I do not want to paint anymore."

"Why?" Ji Yuzhi found it especially hard to fathom. "Just for that one painting, fifty thousand! Do you have any idea how long I would have to toil to save that much?"

"I have no need for the money."

As she voiced these words, Chiang Xiao felt a sense of quiet satisfaction.

Back in her past life, she had been desperate for money—struggling with all kinds of needs and living in dire poverty.

That was exactly why she had always scrambled to pick up various odd jobs.

But now, she finally possessed the ability to say she did not need more money.

When Ji Yuzhi heard this, it genuinely irritated her, mostly because the young girl had not come from a wealthy background but had earned it all through her own efforts. It made Ji Yuzhi feel like she was failing to keep pace.

Fortunately, although she felt a flicker of envy, it did not reach the level of malice.

"Chiang Xiao, you may not need the money now, but is it not true that the more you have, the better? Besides, even if you are fine today, what if you have a massive expense in the future? Buying properties or vehicles requires a great deal of wealth..."

"Teacher Ji, I already own a house and a car."

Furthermore, her house was nearing completion; with two courtyards joined together, it would resemble a private garden. Even Chiang Xiao found it to be a bit extravagant.

Reflecting on this, she suddenly tapped her forehead; she had neglected to mention the house to Tyrant Meng yesterday.

Oh well, she would just surprise him when he returned.

Hearing Chiang Xiao’s admission, Ji Yuzhi nearly coughed up blood.

"Chiang Xiao, you actually purchased a car too?"

"Yes, I figured it was necessary, so I bought one."