Magnate Tycoon: How Did Simply Enjoying Life Make Me a Male God?-Chapter 534 - 385: Reunion with Shi Yang

After parting with Sophie, the news of Li Jing returning to Hai City spread quickly through the circles like spring vine.

In the following days, Chen Wenwu and Liu Dazhi took turns hosting receptions, and Elder Shi also specially arranged a family banquet.

Amidst the clinking of glasses, one shot of baijiu after another, the intensive socializing left Li Jing more exhausted than his half-month-long trip.

Fortunately, his years of fitness sustained him through the onslaught, otherwise in the past, he might have already been burnt out by the fiery liquor.

To avoid trouble, he politely declined Chen Wenwu’s arrangement for a driver and accommodation, booked the top suite at the most luxurious five-star hotel in Hai City, and rented a gleaming black Mercedes for transportation.

After finally getting a leisurely day, Li Jing had barely stretched his limbs on the leather sofa in the suite when his phone buzzed on the marble coffee table.

When he picked it up, he found it was actually a message from Zhou Yingying.

He didn’t know through whose connections she had managed to not only learn that Li Jing had returned to Hai City but even found out his hotel room number clearly.

After confirming his availability and agreeing to meet up, Zhou Yingying sent a flurry of messages filled with unmistakable excitement.

When the doorbell rang, Li Jing opened the carved wooden door and was greeted by a lightly dressed Zhou Yingying.

The spaghetti strap top outlined her delicate collarbone, and slender legs were exposed under her short skirt, clearly having dressed up for the meeting.

She held several paper bags with luxury brand logos in her arms, her eyes curved in a smile: "Hello, Brother Jing!"

The look on her face carried both the respect of a junior and the joy of a reunion.

"Why bring gifts with you?" Li Jing stepped aside for her to enter, his eyes sweeping over the paper bags.

From what he knew about Zhou Yingying, these brand-name shirts costing several thousands each must have been bought with her hard-earned savings.

Wearing high heels, Zhou Yingying walked to the living room and gently placed the paper bags on the Persian carpet, her voice full of gratitude:

"Brother Jing, I really have to thank you this time!"

Her eyes sparkled, "Yesterday, Boss Zhu asked me out specifically, saying he got me a supporting role in a mainland web drama!"

Saying this, she bent slightly, "Boss Zhu personally said it was all because of you."

Only then did Li Jing recall that a few days ago during a casual drink with Liu Dazhi, he had merely mentioned in passing how Zhu Zheng in Yashi had treated him well.

He didn’t expect that this offhand comment would be like a stone thrown into a lake, sending ripples everywhere.

Liu Dazhi must have taken it to heart, then approached Zhu Zheng to make a connection.

And Zhu Zheng, to return the favor, casually paved a star-studded path for Zhou Yingying.

Looking at the girl in front of him, cheeks flushed with excitement, Li Jing couldn’t help but marvel at the butterfly effect within their circles.

A casually spoken word among the powerful can allow ordinary people to touch opportunities that were once out of reach.

Soon after, Zhou Yingying excitedly shared her recent experiences with Li Jing, mentioning that the short drama she participated in filming in Yashi had already aired. While not a blockbuster, it had gained considerable attention.

Currently, her follower count had reached hundreds of thousands, and her self-media ad revenue had skyrocketed.

Talking about her career progress, Zhou Yingying’s gaze and tone were filled with gratitude and respect for Li Jing.

She initially thought that knowing Li Jing would only elevate her status a bit in the circle of second-generation rich kids, but unexpectedly, in less than a month, her income far exceeded that of the entire previous year, and this surprise significantly increased her esteem for Li Jing.

Seeing Li Jing sitting on the sofa, Zhou Yingying, after telling her story, slowly stood up, walked behind Li Jing, and softly said, "Brother Jing, you must be tired these days. Let me help you relax."

Li Jing was not surprised by these words and slowly closed his eyes, feeling a gentle hand massaging his shoulders, extremely comfortable.

Just like before on the cruise ship, her technique was very skilled and mature, gradually relieving his tense muscles.

Then, when he opened his eyes, Zhou Yingying’s fair skin was already in view, her delicate body sitting on him.

Zhou Yingying, seeing him open his eyes, smiled slightly and said, "Brother Jing, Yingying has nothing else to offer, only to help you relax even more."

As she spoke, she lowered her head.

The night grew thick, and they once again melded into the springtime hues, with Li Jing finding ultimate relaxation in his body.

Compared to Sophie’s awkwardness and naivety, Zhou Yingying offered him a more mature and enjoyable relaxation.

Early the next morning, Zhou Yingying took the initiative to bid farewell.

She always understood propriety, well aware of her position beside Li Jing, serving him but never overstaying her welcome.

Moreover, she had to fly inland in the afternoon to prepare for the upcoming web drama.

Li Jing appreciated her discretion and specifically spent the morning with her at the luxury mall, picking out several pieces of clothing worth seventy to eighty thousand as gifts.

Holding the beautifully packaged gift boxes, Zhou Yingying repeatedly thanked him, her eyes full of delighted surprise, then hurriedly left with the gifts.

After handling his interactions with Zhou Yingying, Li Jing felt his trip in Hai Province was nearing its end, and it was time to advance his plans to go abroad.

He dialed An Tong’s number, asking her to help with visa and other formalities, planning to embark on a new journey once everything was ready.

Early the next morning, still asleep, Li Jing was awakened by a barrage of phone calls.

He frowned as he picked up, not even glancing at the caller ID before hearing a crisp yet angry voice over the earpiece:

"Li Jing! Have you left Yashi? Why didn’t you tell me?

Didn’t we agree that you’d inform me before leaving Yashi? And I was waiting for you all along!"

The familiar tone instantly brought him wide awake, reminding him of the promise he had made with Shi Yang. He had completely forgotten about informing this person before leaving Yashi.