Magnate Tycoon: How Did Simply Enjoying Life Make Me a Male God?
Chapter 97 Making Friends with Zhou Shun

Chapter 97: Chapter 97 Making Friends with Zhou Shun

Inside the restaurant.

Li Jing held An Tong’s small hand, leading Huang Jun and Zhou Shun through the restaurant’s corridor.

Although every time she went out with Li Jing, they always dined in high-end restaurants, An Tong still felt somewhat constrained, as if these places did not belong to her.

She fell half a step behind Li Jing, slightly hiding by his side, and unconsciously gripped the hand he was holding a bit tighter.

However, to not embarrass Li Jing, she still tried her best to appear natural, and her already outstanding looks and temperament ensured no one noticed anything unusual.

Li Jing, sensing An Tong’s subtle change in demeanor, smiled gently, holding her hand a bit tighter, and increasingly noticed the differences between An Tong and Zhang Xinxin.

If he had brought Zhang Xinxin here, just after coming once, she would soon navigate this environment like a fish in water, take all sorts of beautiful photos, and not feel the least bit tense or uneasy, instead becoming happy collecting materials for her social media.

But An Tong, even after visiting high-end restaurants with Li Jing multiple times, still hadn’t fully adapted. She fundamentally believed she wasn’t the intended clientele for such restaurants, and that her presence was solely because of Li Jing’s influence.

Compared to Zhang Xinxin, An Tong clearly differentiated between her money and Li Jing’s money. Zhang Xinxin felt that as long as she invested effort, there was a chance Li Jing’s money could be spent on her, holding a much blurrier view on the financial boundaries between them.

Their completely different mindsets led to entirely different behavioral patterns.

At the same time, Huang Jun and Zhou Shun, who also rarely visited such places, were amazed by the restaurant’s luxurious décor.

However, having dined with Li Jing a few times, Huang Jun appeared much calmer than before.

He leaned toward Zhou Shun and whispered, "Brother Shun, I told you my buddy always dines at this level, so it’s better if he treats us. If you treat us, it might cost you dearly."

Zhou Shun smiled wryly and shook his head, "No wonder when I mentioned treating him to a meal, he said he’d treat us instead. I thought he was being polite, but now it seems he might have been concerned that the restaurant I booked wasn’t up to standard."

"That’s not it. My buddy can enjoy even a few-dollar fried rice, but he’s been into this kind of food lately."

Talking about Li Jing with Zhou Shun, Huang Jun felt particularly proud, as if showcasing a family treasure.

Huang Jun also considered Zhou Shun somewhat of a mentor in the fitness industry, and they had a great relationship.

Seeing Zhou Shun and Li Jing getting along well genuinely delighted him.

Zhou Shun had been running a gym in Shanghai for years and had many connections, and Huang Jun felt he might be able to help Li Jing in the future.

Others didn’t know, but Huang Jun was aware of his buddy’s foundation.

Even though he had considerable money now, his network in Celestial Sea City was quite weak.

Being naturally sociable, Huang Jun deeply understood the benefit of having more friends and connections.

Though there was little else he could assist Li Jing with, upon seeing Zhou Shun and Li Jing having a good conversation, he entertained the idea of solidifying their relationship further.

Having Li Jing treat them to a meal was a perfect way to let Zhou Shun owe a small favor while also directly showcasing Li Jing’s economic strength.

"The first time Brother Li treats me, he takes me to such a high-level restaurant. I feel a bit embarrassed," Zhou Shun remarked.

"Rest assured, my buddy is very generous. He mentioned when we walked in that Brother Shun, you’re a decent guy, and inviting you here shows respect and to make friends," Huang Jun replied, confidently holding Zhou Shun’s shoulder.

Zhou Shun didn’t mind, but he did raise an eyebrow in surprise, "Really? It seems Brother Li is indeed considerate, but anyone willing to lend you one million for the competition must be a decent person."

"Indeed," Huang Jun grinned widely upon seeing Zhou Shun acknowledge Li Jing, guiding him into the private room.

Inside the private room.

Li Jing intended to order four set meals, but Huang Jun declined.

According to Huang Jun, he had been strictly controlling his diet recently, avoiding high oil, fat, and sugar.

His daily meals were mostly beef, chicken breast, eggs, and broccoli in various combinations.

Initially, Li Jing thought someone who loved to eat so much would find it impossible to sit and watch the others enjoy a feast without joining in.

But ultimately, Huang Jun resisted his cravings and didn’t ask Li Jing to order a portion for him, which showed Li Jing a disciplined side of Huang Jun.

Zhou Shun also chimed in to explain for Huang Jun, "In fitness, diet demands strict control. And since Huang Jun is preparing for a competition, maintaining his progress means dietary discipline is even more crucial.

Choosing this path requires that mindset.

When the competition days come, those will be Huang Jun’s toughest times."

After listening to Zhou Shun, Li Jing nodded and reassessed Huang Jun, noticing a change in him.

Besides changes in muscle and body fat levels, there was a noticeable shift in his gaze from restless to composed.

Seeing this transformation in his buddy, Li Jing felt a sense of comfort, yet refrained from uttering any cheesily complimentary words, instead joking, "When you succeed in your competition, I’ll throw you a grand celebration party."

"Great!"

Upon hearing this, Huang Jun’s eyes lit up, and he immediately said, "Then I’ll be waiting for your grand feast!"

Once Li Jing nodded, An Tong, who already knew Huang Jun was Li Jing’s brother, also laughed and said, "Huang Jun, I wish you success. I’ll come celebrate with you then."

"Great, great, great."

Seeing the beautiful women encouraging him, Huang Jun became quite excited, raising a big fist and said, "Don’t worry, I’ll make sure to bring back the first prize!"

The scene of Li Jing and the others encouraging Huang Jun was noticed by Zhou Shun, a veteran in the gym community, who felt endless emotions, recalling the hardships he faced competing alone in the past:

"Come on, Huang Jun, let’s toast Brother Li with tea instead of wine and thank Brother Li for supporting our gym community."

Feeling Zhou Shun’s goodwill, Li Jing also raised his glass, smiling, "We’re all friends, helping each other is only right."

With these words, they clinked glasses and chatted enthusiastically.

Soon, even Li Jing and Zhou Shun, who were somewhat unfamiliar with each other, including An Tong, gradually became acquainted during this meal.

...

After the meal, Li Jing spent a total of twenty-three thousand, while the system refunded two hundred and thirty thousand.

For Li Jing, it meant earning an extra two hundred thousand, but for the others, it was a different perspective.

Huang Jun and An Tong didn’t mind, but when Zhou Shun heard the payment amount, there was a hint of change in his mature face.

On Li Jing’s first treat, he spent over twenty thousand. While Zhou Shun was secretly amazed at Li Jing’s financial strength, he increasingly recognized Li Jing as a genuine friend from the bottom of his heart.

For him, making friends is straightforward: anyone good to him, he reciprocates.

Even though Li Jing was wealthy, he gave Zhou Shun enough respect and face; thus, Zhou Shun placed Li Jing on a higher pedestal in his heart.

He’s met many wealthy people at the gym, but few were as generous as Li Jing.

Then, he walked over to Li Jing and said honestly, "Brother Li, to be honest, I haven’t had such an expensive meal many times. You’re a generous friend, and you value loyalty.

If you ever need anything, as long as I can help, just call me."

Upon hearing this, Li Jing was surprised and noticed Huang Jun winking at him from not far away, then smiled at Zhou Shun and said, "Sure thing, Brother Zhou, if you ever need anything, don’t hesitate to ask me for help; I’ll never refuse when I can."

"Hahaha, great, great, from now on, you and your little girlfriend don’t need a membership card to come to my gym, you’re free to enter."

...

After leaving the restaurant, Zhou Shun took Huang Jun back to the gym, while Li Jing drove with An Tong to hang out before returning to the hotel in the afternoon.

Even though An Tong previously showed extreme reluctance to shop in front of Hu Kun,

when with Li Jing, she wouldn’t even question where he was taking her. She would simply follow him with silly joy, naturally feeling fulfilled and satisfied being able to chat with him.

Even when Li Jing asked An Tong to help carry stuff, queue up, or buy water during the day, she did it willingly, not only thinking it was her responsibility but doing so willingly.

"First day on the job went well,"

After a simple dinner in the mall, Li Jing took An Tong back to the hotel.

Seeing that Li Jing booked a high-end suite again, as a live-in assistant, An Tong started considering money-saving strategies for him, seriously advising Li Jing not to squander his wealth.

Seeing An Tong’s earnest and sincere look, Li Jing smiled, "Just help me in other areas, don’t worry about my spending. You just need to understand, I’m all about enjoying life."

With that, Li Jing transferred six hundred thousand to An Tong via phone, saying, "You’ve passed today’s trial day. I’m signing a yearly contract, and this is your one-year salary in advance. Just serve me well for the next year."

The moment those words fell, Li Jing’s mind received a system refund reward of six million, instantly filling him with a sense of satisfaction.

Spending this money feels genuinely good.

And receiving the six hundred thousand, An Tong exclaimed, surprised, "How can you just give me a year’s salary like that?"

Li Jing smiled, "What, is that not okay?"

"I, I..."

An Tong was both delighted and anxious, the enormous sum of money she had never encountered before left her momentarily lost for words. In the end, she only managed to say, "It’s unsafe... We haven’t signed any contract..."

"Sign a contract?"

In An Tong’s exclamation, Li Jing pulled her into his arms, looking at her blushing, charming face, the corner of his mouth curled slightly:

"The way I sign contracts might be a bit different from what you have in mind..."