Chapter 108: Chapter 98: Flirting on the Edge Is Okay with You, but Not with Others

After their pinky promise, Lin Jiang stood up and stretched a little.

"I’ve got a job for you right now."

"What kind of job?"

Chen Jingxian sized up Lin Jiang, asking tentatively, "You aren’t going to take me to buy high heels and black stockings, are you?"

"Hey... that’s not a bad idea. Let’s go now."

"Oh, stop messing around." Chen Jingxian was a little flustered by his teasing.

"So what is it, really?"

"Remember that investment I mentioned a few days ago? We can get started now. I’ll send you the account details in a moment. Help me transfer the money over."

"No problem."

Lin Jiang nodded and glanced at his watch. "It’s getting late. Let’s have dinner together tonight."

"I can’t today. I have to go to my parents’ place tonight."

"Alright. I don’t have anything else going on, so I’ll give you a ride back."

"In that case, as your financial officer and secretary, I won’t stand on ceremony with President Lin."

"Feel free to take me up on the offer, but when you’re on the clock, you have to follow company policy. That means a standard dress code. You’ll have to wear a uniform and all that."

"In your dreams. Hmph."

After teasing Chen Jingxian for a little longer, Lin Jiang drove her home.

On his way back, Lin Jiang’s phone rang. It was a call from Qiu Yunong.

"Brother Jiang, are you free tonight? When are you going to make good on your promise to me?"

"I was just about to call you. You’re at your office, right?"

"Mhm, I am. Is something up, Brother Jiang?"

"Things on my end are pretty much wrapped up. I’m having my financial officer transfer the money to you now. You can check for it in a little while."

"Really?" Qiu Yunong’s voice was filled with pleasant surprise.

"Of course it’s true. Do I look like the kind of person who goes back on their word?"

’I’m still waiting to complete the mission, so of course I have to hurry things up.’

"Hehe, thank you, Brother Jiang. But I wasn’t calling about that, and I didn’t mean to rush you."

"Then what was it about?"

"You promised you’d go clothes shopping with me. When are you going to make good on that promise?"

"Let’s do it today, then. I happen to have time," Lin Jiang said. "Wait for me at your office. I’ll come pick you up now."

"Mhm!"

After hanging up with Qiu Yunong, Lin Jiang first transferred the 25 million investment fund into his company’s account.

Then, he transferred the remaining 1 million of the special NPC investment fund into a separate account to keep them distinct.

Once that was done, Lin Jiang sent Qiu Yunong’s corporate account number to Chen Jingxian, then called her and instructed her to transfer 10 million.

After hanging up, Lin Jiang called Li Yuanyuan and asked her to watch the shop. Then he drove off to find Qiu Yunong.

’All that’s left is to wait for the mission to complete.’

’However, this 10 million isn’t from the investment fund, so naturally, I won’t get a cash rebate for it.’

’There’s still 16 million left in the investment fund. I suppose I can use that for Xu Lin.’

’Looks like I can’t just focus on import-export trade from now on. I need to look into some legitimate projects, too.’

[Mission Complete (Startup Crisis): Reward: Fitness Card x1, 30 EXP]

[NPC: Qiu Yunong]

[Affinity: 20]

Halfway through his drive, Tongzi’s notification popped up. ’Chen Jingxian sure is efficient.’

Chen Jingxian: "Money’s sent. Ask them if they’ve received it."

A moment later, Chen Jingxian sent a picture of the bank transfer receipt.

Lin Jiang: "Nice work, Secretary Chen."

Chen Jingxian: "Thank you for your praise, President Lin. [snickering.jpg]"

’Mission complete. The next step is to find time to sign up for a gym and use that Fitness Card.’

BZZT BZZT BZZT—

Another new message. This one was from Qiu Yunong.

Qiu Yunong: "Brother Jiang, I got the money."

Lin Jiang: "OK."

After replying, Lin Jiang tossed his phone aside. About twenty minutes later, he pulled up in front of Qiu Yunong’s office building.

He parked the car and gave Qiu Yunong a call.

A few minutes later, Qiu Yunong walked out of the building. She was wearing a casual sundress, carrying a purse, and holding a cup of artisanal tea.

But what Lin Jiang didn’t expect was to see a new daily mission pop up above Qiu Yunong’s head.

’This was the first time a daily mission has appeared twice on the same person.’

’Even Xu Lin only had two main-story missions.’

[Mission Name: Repay the Investor]

[Mission Description: You’ve taken the investor’s money, now they must see a return. Create a short-form video account with 100,000 followers to drive traffic to the company’s products.]

[Mission Reward: Big Adventure Card x1, 20 EXP]

’This reward...’

[Big Adventure Card: Forces a designated target to complete a dare.]

Lin Jiang smiled. ’This reward is interesting.’

’I can use this on Xu Lin and Li Zhiyi. I could use it to arrange for some of those positions or places they’re too embarrassed to try.’

’Looks like Tongzi isn’t just all talk when it comes to dirty jokes; it actually follows through.’

"Brother Jiang, how long have you been waiting? Sorry to keep you," Qiu Yunong said after getting in the car.

"I just got here myself." 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖

"Let’s get something to eat first. Give me a chance to treat my sugar daddy to a meal, and then we can go shopping."

"’Sugar daddy,’ huh? I like the sound of that."

Qiu Yunong laughed. "If you like it, I’ll call you that from now on."

"Then it’s happily decided."

"So, what does my sugar daddy want to eat? It’s my treat today."

"Since you’re treating, it wouldn’t be right for me to be picky. You pick the place; I’m not fussy."

"Alright, I won’t hold back then. But I’ll need to choose carefully."

Qiu Yunong thought for a moment. "There’s a Huaiyang restaurant at the National Gold Center that’s pretty good. How does that sound? Are you okay with Huaiyang cuisine?"

"No problem. We can do some shopping there after we eat."