I Have 10 Trillion Dollars only Usable For Simping
Chapter 232 - 229 Better him than me

Chapter 232: 229 Better him than me

"He’s off-campus right now, coming back soon."

After ending the call, Luo Peng put down his mobile phone and instructed Bai Zheli to pour a glass of water for the guest.

"Beauty, you’re probably not from our school, right?"

The woman ignored him, took the disposable cup Bai Zheli handed her, but didn’t drink, placing it on the table instead.

Luo Peng felt a bit awkward, but as a man in the presence of a beautiful woman, his tolerance was always strong, so he didn’t take offense and tentatively asked, "Do you know Jiang Chen?"

"What did he go out for?"

The woman acted as if she couldn’t hear him talking, and even now, she hadn’t taken off her sunglasses.

Impolite.

Really, too impolite.

"Chen Ge went with his girlfriend to check out a storefront..."

Bai Zheli chimed in with an explanation.

Indeed.

Having nothing better to do, today Jiang Chen went with Li Shuru and the others to pick out a location for a dance studio.

"What girlfriend?"

The woman suddenly turned her head.

Even with the sunglasses on, Bai Zheli still astutely sensed that those eyes behind the lenses were staring straight at him, even emitting a hint of murderous intent.

Luo Peng was also surprised by her intense reaction; the temperature around them seemed to have dropped sharply.

What’s going on?

Bai Zheli’s voice faltered, inadvertently exchanging glances with Luo Peng.

Shit.

Could it be that Jiang Chen has been messing around and now someone has come looking for him?

Although Bai Zheli was naive, Luo Peng was a seasoned player in romance and immediately sensed something was off after seeing the situation.

It might have seemed unlikely in the past, but now that he has inherited the assets from his grand-uncle, Jiang Chen has indeed changed.

He reacted quickly, forcing a chuckle and said, "Ha ha, beauty, don’t mind what he’s saying. Jiang Chen just stepped out for a bit and will be right back."

While Bai Zheli didn’t understand the situation, he wisely shut his mouth and said no more.

Luo Peng quickly changed the subject with a forced laugh.

"Beauty, when did you meet Jiang Chen? We don’t seem to have seen you around, have we?"

"Are you his roommates?"

"Yeah, that’s right."

Luo Peng nodded, already certain that she must not be a student from Dong University; otherwise, she’d be aware of Jiang Chen and Li Shuru’s relationship.

The secrecy has been maintained well.

With that quality, one could tell she’s a rich beauty.

Jiang Chen, that guy, is finally catching on.

Luo Peng let his imagination run wild inwardly, but he maintained composure on the surface and asked, "What’s your honorable surname, beauty?"

Again, she ignored him, casually surveying the surroundings.

"This place seems quite suitable for collecting junk."

"..."

"..."

Luo Peng and Bai Zheli looked at each other, their faces twitching.

This lady.

She might be a sight for sore eyes, but why so arrogant and rude?

What does she mean this place is fit for collecting junk?

Luo Peng felt insulted, but since he couldn’t figure out exactly what relationship she had with his good brother, he refrained from making a scene.

If he had known about the lady’s temper and various deeds, he probably wouldn’t have minded this small matter.

"I’m going to call Jiang Chen again."

Luo Peng, clearly a bit out of his depth, left Bai Zheli to handle her and stepped out to use his phone.

"Are you back yet?"

"On the way."

"Hurry up, she’s too hot to handle; I can’t cope."

"Did she say what her name is?"

"No, she’s treating me like air, Jiang Chen, she’s a real goddess!"

Jiang Chen on the other end paused, also finding Luo Peng’s description quite apt.

Based on Luo Peng’s description, the last bit of fantasy in Jiang Chen’s heart completely shattered, and he let out a sigh, speaking in a low voice, "Wait for me twenty minutes, just keep her there."

"I’ll do my best."

Luo Peng hung up the phone and looked back inside the store; Little Bai sat rigidly in his seat, clearly suppressed by the woman’s presence as well.

Contrastingly, she looked around with casual curiosity, as if she even might be the secret investor behind the Angel Investment Club.

Luo Peng shook his head and went next door to the supermarket to buy a pack of Qiaqia melon seeds, before returning to the club.

Luo Peng has always considered himself quite charming, but lately, he’s been taking hits to his confidence; not to mention Luo Li’er, who at least showed some emotional response to him, but this lady, maintaining a poker face, treated him almost like air, indifferent to his attempts to lighten the mood, although she didn’t hesitate to eat his seeds.

Luo Peng was close to plunging into serious self-doubt.

"The seeds are good, go buy another pack."

"..."

"..."

Even Bai Zheli had a strange expression on his face.

"I’m talking to you, didn’t you hear?"

The lady’s fine eyebrows slightly raised.

Miss.

When I was talking to you earlier, didn’t you do the same thing?

Luo Peng slowly took a breath, silently reassuring himself not to take it personally with a woman, and quietly got up and went out again.

"Check out!"

"Two packs for twenty."

With two packs of seeds in hand, Luo Peng finally saw Jiang Chen, who had rushed back in a hurry.

He felt like he had seen a lifesaver and quickly went to greet him.

"You’re back!"

"Where is she?"

"Inside!"

Luo Peng gestured towards the Angel Investment Club.

Jiang Chen looked over, his expression complex.

"Jiang Chen, who exactly is this girl?"

Luo Peng couldn’t help but ask.

He was no stranger to battle, but he had never encountered this type before.

"Even if I told you, you wouldn’t recognize her."

Jiang Chen’s expression was impassive as he lifted his foot to walk inside. Luo Peng hastily grabbed his arm.

"As a buddy, let me remind you, it’s very normal for a man to have fun outside, but this girl is not the kind to be trifled with, you had better stay away from her..."

Just half an hour of contact had managed to prompt such awareness from a playboy like Luo Peng?

Jiang Chen’s lips tightened.

Actually.

Did he really need Luo Peng to remind him?

"You think I don’t know? If it weren’t for you and Little Bai, I wouldn’t have come back."

"For me and Little Bai?"

Luo Peng was puzzled, "What do you mean?"

"You’ve always wanted to meet the person who split Ruan Guang’s head open, haven’t you? She’s the one."

Having said that, Jiang Chen left a stunned Luo Peng behind as he walked into Angel Investment with a stern face.

"Chen Bro..."

"I’ve been waiting for you for so long!"

Seeing Jiang Chen enter, Bai Zheli had just started speaking when he witnessed an astonishing scene.

The cold and arrogant girl rose to her feet with a charming smile and quickly walked toward Chen Bro, completely transformed into a different person.

Bai Zheli and Luo Peng, who had followed him in, exchanged bewildered glances.

In their eyes, Jiang Chen was always a gentleman who never lost his temper, even with Ai Qian, he had never uttered a word of complaint...

"Why are you being fierce to me again?"

The girl’s mouth turned down in a look of grievance, "I’m here to discuss a big deal with you."

Luo Peng and Bai Zheli were beside themselves with amazement, curious whether the person they saw before and now were the same.

"You can’t even afford the gas, what kind of big deal can you discuss with me!"

Even someone with Jiang Chen’s fortitude was nearly driven to his breaking point by this woman.

Miss Shi finally took off her sunglasses.

"Jiang Chen, don’t look down on people. I’m here today to talk business with you, a deal worth several billion!"

Indeed.

She really was quite good-looking.

A perfect oval face.

Her skin was smooth and fair like milk, clearly maintained with a great deal of money and care.

But her personality was quite unappealing, deserving of a deduction of points.

Overall, Mister Luo silently gave her a score of 85 in his heart.

"You guys go back first."

Jiang Chen, not wishing to argue further with this madam, sent Luo Peng and Bai Zheli away first.

If it wasn’t for having Bai Zheli and Luo Peng as "hostages", he would never have come back.

Bai Zheli, quick to grasp the situation, promptly left. Luo Peng was inclined to stay and watch the excitement but was pulled away by Bai Zheli.

Jiang Chen closed the door.

"How does your mother discipline you?"

He really didn’t understand what that aunt was doing; they had clearly agreed that he would mind his own business and she would take care of her daughter. But what was the result?

This woman had once again appeared in his school, brazen as ever.

Is this not a prominent business tycoon with some sense of contractual spirit?

"Hehe, my mom doesn’t know, she still thinks I’m on a date with Sun Xiyu."

Miss Shi was capricious, laughing with innocent mirth.

Jiang Chen’s eyes twitched.

He should have gotten that aunt’s phone number back then so he wouldn’t be without a way to complain now.

"You used the excuse of a date with your fiancé to come find me? Shi Qianxi, don’t you think your behavior is highly inappropriate?"

"It’s okay, he doesn’t mind,"

Miss Shi played with the sunglasses in her hand, "Besides, he’s no longer my fiancé."

"What do you mean?"

Jiang Chen’s pupils constricted slightly.

"I’ve already laid my cards on the table with Sun Xiyu!"

Jiang Chen had a bad feeling.

"Laid out what cards?"

"Why are you so nervous?"

Miss Shi chuckled and then reassured him, "Relax, you’re safe, I didn’t expose you. I know he doesn’t like me and is very resistant to this arranged marriage. But he doesn’t have the guts to take responsibility for backing out, so I used this as an excuse to extort a sum from him. I originally wanted a billion, but he refused to give it, so I only got fifty million..."

Jiang Chen’s expression changed uncertainly.

"Hehe, am I smart?"

Miss Shi looked proud of herself, not hiding her smugness in the slightest.

If it were someone else, they would surely sympathize with the misfortune of young master Sun being fleece, but Jiang Chen saw it differently.

That Master Sun had a remarkable level of awareness indeed.

He must believe in the creed that if he doesn’t go to hell, then who will!

And now, things had worked out.

You paid fifty million to escape misery, freeing yourself, but have you considered the consequences of releasing this demon back into the human world?

Some unlucky sap might have to become the scapegoat!

But human nature is inherently selfish.

"Save your own skin first," remains the prevailing universal value.

"Congratulations, you’ve finally managed to escape the economic sanctions from your family. That’s great news, why don’t you go celebrate with someone right away."

Jiang Chen managed a smile, trying to pull her out, but she anticipated his move, swiftly stepping back to avoid his hand.

"I still have important business to discuss!"

What could you possibly have to discuss that’s so important?!

Jiang Chen looked at her, and while he didn’t speak, his thoughts were plainly written across his face.

"I really do have a project worth several billion."

Miss Shi repeated for the third time, very