I Have 10 Trillion Dollars only Usable For Simping
Chapter 352 - 331 I don’t mind

Chapter 352: 331 I don’t mind

From placing the order to its completion, it only took a few minutes.

In that span of time, there’s no way one could have left the neighborhood.

Instead, based on the final location shown by the chauffeur service, it was clear that they were still inside Spring and Autumn Plaza.

What’s going on?

Pei Yunxi was somewhat puzzled, and after a moment, she picked up her car keys and walked out the door.

Driving her M8, Pei Yunxi cruised slowly around the neighborhood.

Suddenly.

She gazed out the window and slowly pressed the brake.

A Mercedes was parked there.

The villa’s lights were shining brightly.

After silently observing for a while and making sure she was not mistaken, Pei Yunxi got out of her car.

"Ding-dong, ding-dong, ding-dong..."

The sudden ring of the doorbell took Jiang Chen by surprise, thinking it was property management, he went to open the door, but instead, he saw a stunningly beautiful face showing no emotion.

Time seemed to freeze.

"May I come in?"

Pei Yunxi spoke.

Jiang Chen quickly nodded and hurriedly stepped aside.

Pei Yunxi stepped in, brushing past him.

Jiang Chen silently closed the door.

"Is this your house?"

Pei Yunxi looked around.

In fact, when she drove in, she had noticed something amiss.

Spring and Autumn Plaza had strict security, and outsiders and their vehicles were not allowed in at will, but when she drove the Mercedes in just now, the gate had opened for her directly.

Thinking about it now, it seemed she understood why.

Jiang Chen wanted to say something but stopped himself, and simply nodded, "Hmm, would you like something to drink?"

"No, thanks."

Still, Jiang Chen poured a glass of boiled water and placed it on the coffee table.

Pei Yunxi sat down on the sofa, looking at the crystal clear water with an unsettled mind.

Before, she had not taken this young man, who had been secretive, seriously, but now, he had quietly become her neighbor, living right next to her.

What was he trying to do?

Having been in the entertainment industry for so long, Pei Yunxi was undoubtedly a very cautious person. Previously, Jiang Chen’s student identity had made her let her guard down subconsciously, but now the situation was different.

He was not the son of a poor family as she had imagined.

But that wasn’t important.

What was key,

was that, thinking back to the expensive game endorsement and then to CX Entertainment, Pei Yunxi suddenly felt as if she had been paralyzed before, a feeling that was indescribable welled up in her.

"When did you move in? Is that not something worth showing off?"

True to being a professional actress, Pei Yunxi spoke calmly, not allowing her true emotions to show on her face.

Jiang Chen knew that she must be harboring a great deal of dissatisfaction deep inside and might even suspect him of harboring ulterior motives.

Well.

He indeed had "ulterior motives."

But these had nothing to do with this villa.

When he bought this place, he was still trying to win over Li Shuru and had never expected to have any connection with a top-stream actress like Pei Yunxi. He didn’t even know she lived there.

He just wanted to flash his cash.

"Four or five months ago,"

Jiang Chen answered honestly.

Once he mentioned this timeline, she should understand.

Pei Yunxi looked at him.

"I’m telling the truth. When I bought this house, I had no idea you lived here. It was only through Luo Li’er, my junior, that I found out,"

Pei Yunxi knew that he was probably not lying now, but that did not alleviate her wariness.

She couldn’t help but think of the virtual dating game.

As the endorsed product of her first game, she naturally kept an eye on it. In the virtual dating game, some players spared no expense in trying to get close to her, buying up properties around her neighborhood.

Pei Yunxi’s gaze towards Jiang Chen inevitably carried a hint of vigilance.

This young man was a college student.

And he was also her younger sister’s senior.

All of this was true.

But it seemed she had overlooked something.

He was also a man.

Pei Yunxi couldn’t help but recall the first time she met him.

He appeared harmless and willingly accepted her commission.

The overlooked details replayed in her mind one by one.

The most formidable hunters often appear in the guise of the hunted.

Once doubt creeps in, he’s as good as guilty.

Pei Yunxi’s gaze flittered, her heart stirred, feeling as though an invisible net was descending upon her, and she was only now realizing it.

And,

this young man was no innocent boy.

Her sister had told her that he had a campus belle girlfriend at Dongda, and at the same time, his relationship with the Shi Family’s young lady was ambiguous.

"I think we need to reconsider our partnership,"

Pei Yunxi, for the second time, broached a similar suggestion.

But this time, she was clearly more serious than she had been in the clubhouse.

Jiang Chen had not expected her reaction to be so severe. Was it necessary to escalate it to the point of contract termination just because he was her neighbor?

Of course, he was unaware of how frightening a woman’s intuition can be, and he greatly underestimated the sensitivity of a top-stream actress who was the object of men’s pursuits.

"I admit, I didn’t tell you, and that was indeed my fault. But it’s just a minor issue. The company has already signed the investment agreement with Director Fei, and the three hundred million US dollars already invested cannot be taken back,"

Jiang Chen laid out the stakes.

When dealing with a woman like Pei Yunxi, playing the emotion card was useless, especially since, with her current favorability at 50, he was not even on the passing line, so he had no emotion card to play.

To deal with someone mature and rational, the best way is to put the benefits and consequences in front of her.

As expected.

Pei Yunxi quieted down.

"I want to ask you a question."

"Go ahead."

"Was it your idea to spend a hundred million to endorse me and to cast me as the female lead?"

Facing those captivating eyes, Jiang Chen realized the significance of this question might extend beyond the question itself, but he nodded in affirmation nonetheless.

Pei Yunxi pursed her lips, so desirable to countless men.

As expected.

There’s no such thing as a favor without a reason in this world.

"Do you know how old I am this year?"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Chen couldn’t help but be stunned, not understanding the reason behind the comment.

"I’m twenty-seven this year."

Jiang Chen was still confused.

Out of nowhere, why bring up age?

Although it was bewildering, Jiang Chen still nodded, "I know, five years older than me."

Information on celebrities online indeed was mostly fake.

However, he had known about Pei Yunxi’s age since the signing.

Pei Yunxi remained silent, staring at him.

Jiang Chen met her gaze.

Seeing the confusion in the other’s eyes, a faint line of frustration appeared on Pei Yunxi’s smooth forehead.

Is this playing dumb or being genuinely clueless?

Isn’t what I’ve said clear enough?

The traditional Chinese view of an older woman with a younger man is quite taboo.

Especially with a significant five-year gap.

Why fixate on me?

Is Li’er not pretty enough?

Even such a thought surfaced in Pei Yunxi’s mind.

Who knows what Luo Li’er would think if she knew her elder sister was trying to use her as a shield?

Right in the midst of a stare down between two individuals with a "huge" age difference, the sound of a door opening echoed.

"Whose car is that outside?"

A shout came through.

Jiang Chen looked toward the doorway.

He saw Li Shuru dragging a suitcase as she walked in.

"Why are you back?"

Jiang Chen was surprised.

Clearly.

Li Shuru hadn’t notified him beforehand.

"I wanted to give you a surprise."

Having said this, Li Shuru then noticed there was another guest in the villa.

Since Pei Yunxi was facing away, she couldn’t see clearly who it was.

Jiang Chen stood up and cleared his throat.

"Miss Pei, this is my girlfriend, Li Shuru."

Pei Yunxi felt indescribably complex at that moment, a sensation that others probably couldn’t comprehend, and even felt a bit awkward and confused.

But as a professional actor, managing expressions was a basic skill. She naturally stood up and politely smiled at Li Shuru.

Li Shuru was stunned.

"Then I’ll be going now."

Pei Yunxi said to Jiang Chen and quickly left the villa.

"You always said you wanted to meet her, so how come you didn’t say a word after seeing her?"

"Why did she come here?"

After Pei Yunxi left, Li Shuru came back to her senses.

Although she had moved into Spring and Autumn Plaza, the shock of seeing a popular superstar in person was still something she couldn’t easily shake off.

"She came to discuss some work matters with me."

Jiang Chen looked toward the door.

The sound of a car starting up came from outside.

He indeed hadn’t reacted earlier, but Li Shuru’s sudden return had somehow awakened him to the possible meaning behind Pei Yunxi’s abrupt mention of age.

Could she have noticed his feelings?

If that was the case.

The problem could be big.

"Discussing work matters, do you have to do that at night? And at home?"

Li Shuru looked at Jiang Chen.

Jiang Chen found himself at a loss for words, then said, "We had dinner together today, so I drove her back... "

Li Shuru caught on.

"She lives here too?"

"Didn’t I tell you?"

"Did you?"

Jiang Chen smiled, "Didn’t I?"

Standing beside the suitcase, Li Shuru stared straight at him without speaking.

Jiang Chen’s eyes darted away, changing the subject.

"Why did you come back so early? Why not stay home and spend more time with Aunt Xue."

"You should have told me earlier."

Jiang Chen looked puzzled, "Told you what?"

"If you had told me you had someone to keep you company, I wouldn’t have rushed back so anxiously, even grabbing a flight tonight. It seems like I’ve interrupted you."

Jiang Chen walked over with a wry smile, "She’s not far gone yet, don’t talk nonsense."

He took the suitcase, "Haven’t had dinner, right? I brought back some local specialties from home, which you probably haven’t tried before. Wait for me."

He carried Li Shuru’s luggage upstairs first, then donned an apron and started cooking himself.

"Giving unasked help is often a front for ulterior motives."

Li Shuru hugged his waist from behind.

"Stop it, I’m cooking."

Li Shuru ignored him, resting her head against his back.

"I missed you."

Jiang Chen’s movements paused, he put down the spatula and turned around.

"Missed what about me?"

Li Shuru looked up, her eyes and brows dripping with charm,

"Missed everything."

Jiang Chen grinned and pinched her straight nose.

"Okay, aren’t you hungry?"

"I had a snack on the plane."

Jiang Chen let go and turned back to cooking,

Li Shuru didn’t bother him further, releasing her hold and standing beside him.

"Need help with anything?"

"No need, you go and rest for a bit."

"So eager to send me away?"

Li Shuru tilted her head.

"Actually, if you have the skill, I wouldn’t mind you becoming sisters with Pei Yunxi."