After dinner, Lin Jiang drove Chen Jingxian home.

On the way, he called Crab Mansion to book a private room and gave the room number to Qiu Yunong.

He also decided to rent an office space near Century Triumph.

Although the price would be much higher, he could totally afford it.

’Isn’t flexing what life’s all about? If you can afford the best, you get the best.’

After all, not only was Tongzi giving him cash rewards, but his noodle shop’s profits were also quite substantial now.

Once he expanded, breaking ten thousand in daily net profit wouldn’t be a problem.

’The future is looking bright.’

Lin Jiang drove back to his shop. On the way, he had already thought of a name for the company.

’Let’s call it Ignore Risk Investment Co., Ltd.’

’It perfectly complements the company’s attribute. I’m a fucking genius.’

With that thought, Lin Jiang sent a message to Chen Jingxian.

Lin Jiang: "I’ve thought of a name for the company."

Lin Jiang: "Ignore Risk Investment Co., Ltd."

Chen Jingxian: "That name is so avant-garde. [Dazed.JPG]"

Lin Jiang: "Isn’t investment all about risk? It’s perfectly fitting."

Lin Jiang: "If you see a risk warning and close the webpage, how can you enjoy the White Jade Snow Mountain and Black Forest Canyon that lie beyond the risk? You know?"

Chen Jingxian: "I get what you mean, but I don’t understand what this has to do with a webpage. Are you planning to invest in websites? [Confused.JPG]"

Lin Jiang: "You can just think of it like that for now. Anyway, that’s the name."

Chen Jingxian: "Okay, okay. Just pick a location for the company, and leave the rest to me."

Lin Jiang: "OK."

Business at the shop was still busy. Lin Jiang sat by the back door, browsing rental listings.

After looking for over an hour, he zeroed in on an office space in Central Plaza.

It was about 150 square meters, with a monthly rent of twenty thousand. The price definitely wasn’t cheap, but you get what you pay for. At the very least, it sounded impressive, and that was enough.

Most importantly, the interior was mostly furnished, so only simple renovations would be needed.

’Still, I don’t have a lot of liquid cash on hand. When I have time, I’ll find an NPC, buy a house or a luxury car, and have them drop some gold for me.’

Afterward, Lin Jiang contacted the property management and scheduled a viewing for the next day.

[X-ray Vision Countdown Ended]

Seeing the notification, Lin Jiang glanced at a woman nearby. He indeed couldn’t see through anything anymore. ’Finally, I don’t have to look at these walking anatomical models.’

However, the distant scenery and the small print on signs had become clearer.

’It seems my vision has gotten better!’

’Looks like it had some subtle, lasting effects.’

’That’s a good thing.’

By the time he finished with these matters, it was already past four in the afternoon.

Lin Jiang drove to Huaihe Second Primary School to pick up Zhao Wenxuan.

As usual, there were a lot of cars at the school gate, but when the Maybach appeared, almost all of them made way.

After waiting at the gate for a while, he saw Jiang Xiaoqi leading her class out.

When she was at work, Jiang Xiaoqi always dressed the same way: a smart professional outfit paired with rimless glasses.

Every time Lin Jiang saw Jiang Xiaoqi dressed like this, he couldn’t help but think, ’The bros on the forums were right.’

’A miniskirt with black stockings... it’s all about that contrast.’

Jiang Xiaoqi’s gaze swept toward the gate, and a smile appeared on her face only when her eyes met Lin Jiang’s.

"Brother Jiang, you’re here."

"She’s on a business trip, so I’m helping pick up the kid," Lin Jiang said with a smile.

"Mhm, did Principal Zhou call you?"

"She called me at noon. I heard she was transferred. You guys must know about it, right?"

"We know. Before she left, she gave me the ’Outstanding Teacher’ title. I’m actually quite grateful to her."

Jiang Xiaoqi gave a mischievous chuckle. On her tall, mature figure, such an expression created a cute contrast.

"But the person I should thank the most is you, Brother Jiang. If you hadn’t put in a good word for me, I probably wouldn’t have gotten it."

"We’re having dinner together tonight. I’ll put in another good word for you then. Even though she’s not at this school anymore, taking care of you a little is still no problem."

"Really?"

"Depends on your performance."

"Brother Jiang, you’re so bad."

Jiang Xiaoqi quietly leaned in close to Lin Jiang’s ear. "I’ll show you something different today."

"Comrade Xiaojiang, I think you have a very bright future. Keep up the good work, and you’ll definitely go far."

"Aiya... Brother Xiaojiang, there are people everywhere. Keep your voice down."

"Alright, alright. I’ll be waiting to see your performance tonight."

"No problem, hehe. I guarantee you’ll be satisfied."

"And what if I’m not satisfied?"

"Then..."

Jiang Xiaoqi paused. "Then you can go pick it out. I’ll wear it for you."

"You said it."

"Mhm."

Zhao Wenxuan watched the two of them grinning at each other, not knowing what they were talking about. He figured it probably wasn’t as interesting as Ultraman.

"Say bye to Teacher Qiqi," Lin Jiang said.

"Bye-bye, Teacher Qiqi."

"Bye-bye, Xuanxuan."

Lin Jiang got into the car with Zhao Wenxuan and sent a message to Xu Lin, telling her he had picked up the child.

Xu Lin: "Thanks for your hard work. [Blowing a kiss.JPG]"

Xu Lin: "I’ll be back around eight tonight. I don’t want to go home."

Lin Jiang: "Isn’t it bad to run a red light?"

Xu Lin: "What red light? [Rolling my eyes.JPG]"

Xu Lin: "Wait for my message tonight."

Lin Jiang: "Okay."

’If we can’t run the red light, then that just leaves the front door and the back door.’

’I wonder which door she’ll open.’

After dropping Zhao Wenxuan off, Lin Jiang drove to Crab Mansion.

When he arrived at the private room, Zhou Hejuan and Qiu Yunong were already there.

"Sorry to keep you waiting."

Lin Jiang extended his hand, shook it with Zhou Hejuan, and then with Qiu Yunong.

"I had to go to the school today to pick up a friend’s child, and then I chatted with Teacher Jiang about the kid’s situation, which took up some time."

Lin Jiang smoothly brought Jiang Xiaoqi into the conversation.

"Teacher Jiang is indeed excellent. Don’t worry, President Lin. Even though I’m no longer at the school, I still have some influence. I definitely won’t let her be disadvantaged."

"Then I must thank you, Principal Zhou."

After a few simple pleasantries, they moved on to ordering food and making small talk.

Once the food was served, the dinner meeting got down to business.

"President Lin, this is a business plan I’ve drafted." Qiu Yunong handed over her proposal.

"Let’s not rush into that. How much do you want?"

’Lin Jiang knew what a business plan was without even looking at it. There were bound to be some exaggerations.’

’With Zhou Hejuan right here, not looking at it was also a way of putting on a show for her.’

’Plus, he could flex a little. Killing two birds with one stone.’

Not even looking at the business plan and immediately asking how much she wanted threw Qiu Yunong for a loop.

"For now, I’ll probably need ten million. I need to promote the product and build market awareness."

"Alright, no problem."

"Huh?"

Qiu Yunong stared at Lin Jiang in surprise. "Are you really not going to look at the business plan?"

"If it weren’t for my connection with Principal Zhou, I would naturally have to take a good look. But since we have this connection, there’s no need. I’ll just invest directly. It’s no big deal."

The mother and daughter exchanged a look. Neither of them had expected Lin Jiang to be so generous.

He didn’t ask anything, didn’t say anything, and just agreed to invest ten million on the spot.

’As expected of someone who can afford a hundred-million-yuan mansion. Ten million to him is probably like a thousand yuan to a normal person.’

A confident expression appeared on Zhou Hejuan’s face.

Lin Jiang himself had said he was doing this out of respect for her, which allowed her, as a mother, to stand tall and proud in front of her child again.

’Next time I ask her to come home for dinner, won’t she have to listen obediently?’

However, Zhou Hejuan also knew that Lin Jiang wasn’t giving her so much face for no reason.

’I have to return the favor by looking after Jiang Xiaoqi and helping her out whenever I can.’

To Lin Jiang, none of this mattered. The investment funds were all from Tongzi anyway, and he had no experience in this area. To put it bluntly, investing in anyone was the same—it was all a matter of luck.

’As for the business plan, I’m just not looking at it right now. I can look at it later if I want to. There’s no need to do it at this very moment, and this way I can establish a badass persona for myself.’

’So, with this stuff, you not only have to be smart, you have to look smart, too.’

With the main issue resolved, the rest of the dinner was much more relaxed.

"President Lin, I’d like to toast you." Qiu Yunong raised her glass.

"Don’t drink just yet."

Zhou Hejuan stopped her daughter and looked at Lin Jiang.

"President Lin, you drove here today, didn’t you?"

Lin Jiang nodded in response.

"Let me have a drink with you. Afterward, I’ll have my daughter drive you home, so you don’t have to call a designated driver."

Qiu Yunong’s heart skipped a beat. She hadn’t expected her mom to say that.

’We’re all adults here, so of course I know what she means. She’s obviously trying to create an opportunity for me.’

’The problem is, he already has a girlfriend. Creating an opportunity is useless.’

"Yesterday, I heard from Yunong that there was a small misunderstanding between her and your friend. I hope you won’t take it to heart, President Lin."

"It was nothing, really. No need to overthink it."

Seeing that her probing was effective, Zhou Hejuan pushed a step further.

"Is that student your girlfriend, President Lin? If she is, then it’s not a small matter."

Lin Jiang could also hear the probing nature of Zhou Hejuan’s words.

"It doesn’t matter if she’s my girlfriend or not. Don’t worry about it."

Both of them understood the hidden meaning in his words.

Qiu Yunong’s heart began to race. ’Could it be... I still have a chance?’

"That’s good, that’s good."

A smile was plastered all over Zhou Hejuan’s face. This dinner was truly worthwhile.

’Not only did we get the investment, but we might even land a wealthy son-in-law in the future. We really made the right choice coming today.’

Because the three of them were only drinking lightly, the dinner soon came to an end.

Although the investment had been settled, Lin Jiang found an excuse to successfully delay it for a few days.

Zhou Hejuan and Qiu Yunong didn’t think much of it. After all, he had already agreed to invest, so waiting a few more days was no big deal.

RING RING RING—

Just then, Lin Jiang’s phone rang. It was a call from Xu Lin.

"Excuse me, I need to take this call."

"Okay."

Lin Jiang got up, walked out of the private room, and answered the phone.

"I’m in the city. Are you done with your business and heading home?"

"Not yet, I have a dinner meeting tonight. It’s almost over."

"You focus on your business. I’ll go book a hotel, and you can come find me when you’re done."

"Okay."

"By the way, the seasonings you asked me to get are ready. I’ll go to that shop tomorrow and pick them up for you."

"Thank you, Boss Xu. I’ll definitely work hard tonight. Can’t have you helping me for free."

"You don’t have to work hard, just a little bit of your effort is enough. These old bones of mine are about to be rattled apart by you."

"They haven’t fallen apart yet, have they? That means I still have to rattle them hard."

"You’re so bad. I’m driving now. Once I’ve booked the room, I’ll tell you the room number."

"Get one with floor-to-ceiling windows and a bathtub."

"Aiya, I know, I know. Hanging up now. Mwah..."

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