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Chapter 158 It’s a pity we didn’t meet earlier

Chapter 158: 158 It’s a pity we didn’t meet earlier

Jiang Chen had never frequented such places before, so naturally, he couldn’t be aware of the consumption level there.

However, considering Pei Yunxi’s status said the tea was not cheap, one could imagine its price.

Although he didn’t pay much attention to the entertainment industry, living in this information age meant some news was inevitably heard.

There had been a major incident when a pivotal female star in the entertainment industry was investigated for tax evasion, leading to a series of shockwaves throughout the circle.

Many celebrities sequentially fell from grace, tarnished by tax evasion scandals, and the income details of several artists were also exposed.

As a rising star in the entertainment industry, Pei Yunxi was naturally implicated and did not escape unscathed.

Unreliable sources claimed that at that time, Pei Yunxi’s remuneration per film had reached thirty million.

Although the truth was indistinct and probably exaggerated, such income still shattered the perceptions of ordinary people.

Moreover, celebrities earned money not just through acting and receiving film remuneration; endorsements, advertisements, and business investments were also major income streams, sometimes even exceeding what they made from acting.

Pei Yunxi seemed to be the Asia-Pacific brand ambassador for Chanel.

Coming from an ordinary family, Jiang Chen had always adhered to the life philosophy that wasting was shameful. After Pei Yunxi left, he was even more composed, sitting alone in the private room, leisurely finishing off the pot of tea.

Upon learning the value of the tea, he no longer guzzled it down but learned from television to savor it slowly, sip by sip.

While he had managed to copy the actions to some extent, he still couldn’t discern any exceptional taste apart from finding it a bit astringent, nothing out of the ordinary.

Jiang Chen even thought that perhaps it wasn’t as good as some of the bottled teas available at convenience stores.

Of course.

He was well aware that this was certainly not a problem with the tea, but rather with his own level of appreciation.

Some habits and heritages aren’t accomplished overnight; they require cumulative cultivation over time.

This is the difference between the nouveau riche and the nobility.

Even though he found the tea lackluster, Jiang Chen patiently finished the pot to the last drop before leaving, contented.

Today, he had experienced the legendary private club, been poured a cup of tea by a popular actress, and secured an easy, high-paying job—he was returning home with full rewards.

He wasn’t worried about anyone making him pay the bill.

And indeed, that’s exactly what happened. Until he stepped out the door, he encountered no obstacles.

"Miss Pei, he’s gone."

In the surveillance room, watching him vanish at the entrance, the suited man who had attended him took out his phone and made a call.

"He drank every last drop of that pot of tea, leaving nothing behind."

Upon hearing this, Pei Yunxi, who was driving, curved the corners of her mouth slightly.

"I understand."

The suited man put away his phone.

Jiang Chen, of course, was unaware that his every move was being observed, and before he could leave the secluded street, he received a call from Luo Li’er.

"How did it go? Did my sister agree?"

No sooner had the call connected than Luo Li’er asked eagerly.

"What do you think?" Jiang Chen asked nonchalantly in return.

Unable to grasp his tone, Luo Li’er anxiously said, "She... she didn’t agree?"

Jiang Chen remained silent, and just when Luo Li’er felt her heart sinking to the bottom, he suddenly spoke, "When have I ever failed to handle a situation?"

"My sister agreed?!"

Realizing the implication, Luo Li’er couldn’t help but exclaim, her emotions rollercoasting.

Jiang Chen laughed.

"Jiang senior, how are you so incredible!"

Delighted, Luo Li’er didn’t skimp on the flattery and then couldn’t help asking out of curiosity, "How did you convince her?"

"Heh, did I even need to?"

Jiang Chen smiled nonchalantly.

"Ms. Pei and I hit it off from the start, our meeting was fate delayed, and she even felt I had a unique talent, well-suited for an acting career. She asked if I was intending to pursue that direction, but I turned her down."

The real embodiment of shamelessness.

Although separated by a phone call and unable to see Luo Li’er’s expression, it must have been priceless.

She was silent for a long time before she spoke again, completely ignoring Jiang Chen’s self-praise.

"Senior Jiang, my sister really agreed? You’re not just trying to cheer me up, are you?"

"Why would I need to cheer you up?"

Jiang Chen recited a series of Arabic numerals while at the same time waving down a passing taxi.

Luo Li’er was shocked.

"How do you know my sister’s phone number?"

"Isn’t it obvious? Your sister told me."

The taxi stopped, Jiang Chen pulled open the door, and got in, "East Sea University."

The taxi took off again.

"Don’t worry, your sister really agreed. From now on, I’m her spokesperson, so you have to listen to what I say, got it?"

Jiang Chen quickly slipped into character, wielding authority like it was a given.

Luo Li’er heaved a sigh of relief, knowing she had really gotten past this hurdle. She was so thrilled that she couldn’t be bothered to take issue with his joke.

"Thank you, Senior Jiang. But you have to keep my secret. I don’t want others to know that Pei Yun Xi is my sister."

People come in all shapes and forms.

Anyone else with a superstar sister like hers would probably want the whole world to know, but Luo Li’er was doing her best to keep it under wraps.

Regarding this.

Jiang Chen could understand.

"Understood."

He was never one to gossip anyway, and besides, if he started blabbing nonsense, Pei Yun Xi would likely be the first to not let him off the hook.

"Senior Jiang, thank you for your efforts. That’s all for now, I’m going to hang up."

Having gotten the result she wanted, Luo Li’er didn’t linger on the phone with someone of utilitarian use to her and quickly hung up.

Jiang Chen put down his phone, not feeling bitter about being cast aside after being used. After all, this situation didn’t seem to have much of an impact on him. On the contrary, he had landed what for a common university student would definitely be considered a coveted easy job.

Twenty thousand a month.

And hardly any effort required.

All he needed to do was keep an eye out, gather some intel, and play the role of an amateur paparazzo.

The money was practically the same as picking it up off the street.

If this had happened a few months earlier, he would have been over the moon, and perhaps this opportunity could have directly changed his life.

But now...

Thinking back to the scene in the private room, where that red-hot starlet appeared down-to-earth, yet exuded an inherent sense of superiority, Jiang Chen gently smiled to himself.

He took out his phone, opened WeChat, and entered the number.

Soon a profile popped up.

The display picture was a photo of Pei Yun Xi herself, which anyone unaware of the situation would have assumed was just an image from the internet.

There was no signature, and the nickname was simple, just the character "Xi."

He clicked into Moments, which were blank, clearly set to be invisible to strangers, just like his own.

Jiang Chen labeled himself as Jiang Chen, then clicked to send a friend request, whilst feeling somewhat sentimental inside.

If the outside world knew he had Pei Yun Xi as a friend, surely many would go crazy.