I Have 10 Trillion Dollars only Usable For Simping-Chapter 2227 - 1419: Life Is Like a Play (2)

Princess Cao is just too kind.

Or rather.

Too sensible and principled.

It’s a strength, but also a weakness.

If she let things be and let Youmao cause a fuss, someone surely wouldn’t be living such a carefree life.

Of course.

Being sensible and principled is why people respect Princess Cao, but outsiders not only respect her; they also fear her.

Where does the "fear" come from? That doesn’t matter.

You just need to understand one thing.

Princess Cao cannot possibly be someone who’s easily bullied.

"Stop doing these childish things, they’re thankless and embarrassing."

"Miss, I don’t feel embarrassed."

This little rabbit truly thinks her actions only represent herself.

"But I think so. If you act on your own again, then stay at home, don’t go out."

Hearing she might be grounded, Youmao immediately backed down, grumbling, "Fine, I won’t go. I’m not the one getting upset anyway."

Cao Jinse, with her sarcastic tone, slightly curled her lips and lowered her head, getting back to work.

"The last thing a woman should be is a shrew."

Two flowers blooming, each showing a branch.

On the other side.

Director Shi was pretty satisfied with someone’s performance today, and the good mood even extended to Hu Die.

"Sit down and eat with us."

At a farmhouse restaurant near the Thirteen Tombs, she extended an invitation.

Hu Die first glanced at Jiang Chen, and when he nodded, she walked over from the window to sit down.

Boss Jiang was generous today, ordering the largest goose raised by the farmhouse restaurant owner.

Dry pot, white-cut, and braised, eating a goose in multiple ways, along with a few side dishes, easily filled the stomachs of three people.

"How old are you this year?"

Director Shi naturally asked while picking up a piece of white-cut goose meat, with a bit of an HR interview vibe, and a hint of... the landlady inspecting the boss’s mistress.

"Twenty-seven."

Actually, strictly speaking, Hu Die and Boss Jiang don’t have a traditional employer-employee relationship, but towards Director Shi, Hu Die still showed full respect.

"Are you married?"

"Unmarried."

A very standard response.

"Do you have a boyfriend?"

Jiang Chen coughed lightly, but didn’t interject.

"No."

"That’s unexpected."

Director Shi seemed to approve of Hu Die’s appearance, "You’re almost thirty, aren’t you worried?"

Jiang Chen couldn’t help but glance over at her.

It’s fine to chat, but you shouldn’t be too rude. Nowadays, especially in big cities, it’s common to see single women in their thirties and forties, otherwise the state wouldn’t be so concerned with the birth rate.

Moreover.

Aren’t you also approaching thirty?

"Not worried."

Hu Die has an incredibly good temperament, without any unhappy reactions.

This must be the truth.

No way she could be worried.

Young Master Fang only went to the army, he didn’t die.

As long as she’s willing to turn back, Young Master Fang is always there.

Of course, Director Shi wouldn’t be aware of this, "Did she commit a crime?"

Hu Die, who answers every question, remained quiet this time.

"How did you know she committed a crime?"

Jiang Chen asked curiously, this lady is definitely meeting Hu Die for the first time. Whether Hu Die is familiar with her is another matter.

"The airport security said she was banned from leaving Beijing."

Shi Qianxi was brief and to the point.

"Yeah, there was a car accident. We’re currently in a dispute with the injured party."

Boss Jiang was calm and composed, with a nimble mind, but Director Shi is not a child. She wouldn’t believe such absurdity.

But what can be confirmed is.

There shouldn’t be any ambiguous relationship between them.

Also.

This is in Kyoto.

Under someone’s watchful eye, one believes that even if someone is full of mischief, they wouldn’t dare act recklessly.

"Did I waste your entire day, hope it didn’t delay your work."

Director Shi said while chewing, with implied meaning.

The work wasn’t delayed, but there was almost a mishap. Thankfully, Hu Die remained calm and handled it appropriately.

Actually, after leaving the Thirteen Tombs, he was a bit worried, prepared to answer his phone, but strangely, neither Youmao nor anyone else made a call.

Thinking of this, Jiang Chen couldn’t help but look at where Hu Die had just been standing.

Outside the window, the sunset had painted the world like an oil painting.

The last few hours, indeed.

"What are you looking at?"

"The air in Kyoto isn’t that bad, the sky is quite beautiful."

Jiang Chen retracted his gaze, his response both laughable and exasperating.

"Are you worried about something?"

Director Shi knows him well.

"I was thinking, if we really followed your suggestion and changed the license plate design, when one day new energy vehicles dominate the market, will our sky become clearer and brighter?"

Went on a high note.

"..."

"..."

For a moment, the two women were speechless.

Boss Jiang remained nonchalant and continued eating.

Hu Die subtly glanced at him, expression giving nothing away, though her internal monologue must be captivating.

As for Director Shi, she had no need to hide.

"Were you also in the car during the accident? Did you take him to the hospital for a checkup?"

The latter half was directed at Hu Die.

Hu Die surely could understand this humor, but at the same time, definitely couldn’t comprehend.

In her past life experiences, where had she ever encountered this style of conversation?

Mentioning the hospital, Jiang Chen couldn’t help but think of the nude painting on the wall of that small room, then involuntarily looked at Director Shi’s lips.

Though this lady’s personality had little to praise, her facial features were indeed hard to fault, taking the best from both her parents, with sensuous and lush lips...

Suddenly.

A tender, smooth tongue unexpectedly flicked out, skillfully gliding across her lower lip like a rose being watered, making her lips more luscious and glossy.

Jiang Chen raised his eyes, meeting her gaze.

Director Shi’s eyes were smiling, full of meaning.

"Why don’t I take you to the hospital?"

This, no matter how resourceful Hu Die was or how well-connected her information was, she surely wouldn’t understand.

"Let’s eat."

Boss Jiang picked up some food, avoiding sharpness, this lady isn’t He Yihui. He Yihui might be brave and straightforward, but she definitely wouldn’t misbehave in public or with outsiders around. But with this lady, there’s no guarantee.

She wouldn’t care if there was a third party present.

Seeing him concede, Director Shi decided to back off, as they were eating, her phone rang.

Boss Jiang’s heart skipped a beat, but he still acted naturally, putting down his chopsticks and taking out his phone.

Hu Die, indifferent, continued eating.

"Just answer it here."

Director Shi said while picking up goose meat.

Hmm.

As long as it’s not a direct face-off, she was still unfazed.

Caller ID.

It was Young Prince.

Boss Jiang slightly relaxed, pressing the answer button.

"Jiang, are you free tonight? The loan matter has been settled by Manager Zhuge, and before leaving Beijing, I must thank you somehow. If you’re free tonight, I’ll host, and we can invite Sister Jin Se..."

"I’m afraid I don’t have time today."

Jiang Chen immediately interrupted.

"Really?"

"Yes."

Young Prince sighed, deeply regretting, "Alright then, next time, there’s always tomorrow. Bye."

Young Prince is definitely not a wishy-washy person, hanging up right after speaking.

Sometimes relationships are far from just between two people, but involve various aspects.

Especially today.

The three-day deadline hasn’t passed.

As a friend, how could I drag the innocent Young Prince into this?

"Who was it?"

"Ye Tingxuan."

"He’s also in Kyoto?"

"Yes."

"Didn’t I hear he rarely comes to Beijing?"

Aren’t you also rarely here?

"He has something to do."

Jiang Chen said simply.

"Did he invite you?"

"Yes."

"Why didn’t you agree?"

Jiang Chen looked over,

Getting a bit too pushy now, huh.

Though he doesn’t mind Prince Ye, why wouldn’t he want to go to Great Wall Group?

Prince Ye isn’t one to keep secrets, if he knew, there’d probably be many who knew.

Boss Jiang isn’t a woman, Hu Die might be the one who can understand the complicated mentality of this Jinhai second heir.

Lovers are usually like this, unwilling to face the main wife directly, but also not willing to be beneath others.

Of course.

This is just an analogy.

Who is the main, who is the lover, it seems, hasn’t been decided?

Hu Die has never watched melodramatic soap operas, but at this moment she felt an urge to follow a series.

She thought of the extremely rational Song Chaoge, then thought of Cao Jinse whom so many yearned for...

Life, it turns out, isn’t just the numb "work," it can be this interesting.