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They arrived in a Pagani, but now they’re leaving in a taxi.
However, Zheng Jingjing had no complaints and even stopped being so overprotective of Jiang Chen, not even mentioning the possibility of tagging along as a third wheel.
Previously, at the concert of Zhou Director, she tried every means to sabotage them.
But times had changed.
She wasn’t worried anymore that Shu Rui would be deceived.
Not to mention the life-saving sacrifice she made back in Heaven’s Village—just take today’s incident, where she didn’t hesitate to fork out eighty-six million for damages.
A man who could do so much, even if the woman ended up “being deceived,” there would be nothing left to say.
Guo Ran waved out the window.
“Master, let’s go,” Xu Siyi, who was sitting in the passenger seat, spoke up.
The taxi drove away with the three women.
Watching the taxi merge into the traffic, Li Shuru and Jiang Chen turned around and walked towards where the Pagani was parked.
“I’ll drive.”
Just as Li Shuru was about to head to the driver’s seat, Jiang Chen suddenly said.
She nodded and switched places with Jiang Chen.
“Why didn’t you bring Jin Jin and the others along?”
“It’s not very convenient.”
Li Shuru closed the car door, slightly puzzled, “Not very convenient?”
“I’ve prepared a birthday gift for you.”
Jiang Chen started the car.
A birthday gift?
Li Shuru was taken aback, thinking of the blood diamond she had already put in her bag, she couldn’t help saying, “Haven’t you already given me the gift?”
“Not the diamond.”
Jiang Chen smiled, “After all, it’s someone else’s.”
Even though she was very curious, seeing Jiang Chen didn’t want to talk about it for now, Li Shuru didn’t ask further.
“Do you really intend to have me owe you for a lifetime?”
She murmured.
“Since you can’t pay it off anyway, a little more doesn’t hurt,” Jiang Chen joked.
Li Shuru smiled and gave him a glance, saying nothing more.
Not dwelling on the past, just on today’s birthday alone, Jiang Chen not only resolved a huge problem for her but also preserved her dignity.
Just for that, she feared she could never repay him in this lifetime.
Of course.
Since that rich girl’s departure, she had never thought of saying thank you.
Given Jiang Chen’s kindness to her, a simple “thank you” seemed too pretentious and far too insubstantial.
“Si Yi likes you, do you know that?”
Li Shuru’s change of topic was so abrupt, it was hard to counter.
“What?”
Jiang Chen was utterly baffled.
Li Shuru faced forward, leaning comfortably on the leather seat.
“Haven’t you noticed her complexion during dinner just now?”
“Why would I pay attention to her?”
Jiang Chen responded instinctively.
Li Shuru turned her head, “What’s that saying?
Nothing tastes better than dumplings; nothing is more fun than one’s sister-in-law; don’t you men all like excitement?
Plus, Si Yi is not bad-looking at all.”
Jiang Chen laughed without a word.
“According to you, Zheng Jingjing and Guo Ran are also beauties; should I also harbor inappropriate thoughts for them?
Xu Siyi is not my type.”
“I’m saying, she likes you.”
Li Shuru repeated once more.
Jiang Chen glanced at her.
“Aren’t you overthinking it?
A girl like her should have high standards.”
Li Shuru fell silent; sometimes she really didn’t know whether this guy was genuinely clueless or just feigning ignorance.
It’s true Si Yi has high standards, but don’t you know your own worth?
You’ve almost outshone Sun Xiyu.
Even Si Yi, with her high standards, couldn’t resist such temptation.
“I understand Si Yi’s personality well.
She’s brave and knows exactly what she wants,”
Li Shuru whispered, turning her gaze back to the front, her words somewhat cryptic.
But Jiang Chen, being the talented scholar from East University, surely understood the implication.
“I’ll keep my distance from her.”
Communicating with someone who’s on the same wavelength is just that effortless.
Li Shuru’s lips curved up slightly, but she pretended to speak nonchalantly, “That’s your own affair.”
If it were any ordinary man, she really would worry that something awkward might happen next that would embarrass everyone.
But not Jiang Chen.
Because she had personally verified just how much of a “gentleman” this guy was.
Even if Si Yi had any ideas, it would be in vain.
After all, the guy sitting beside her was a “flawless egg.”
“How about you keep the blood diamond for me for now?
I’m afraid I might accidentally lose it.”
Li Shuru stopped there, swiftly changing the subject.
As much as she liked it, it was still her first encounter with such an expensive treasure, and deep down, she didn’t feel quite secure about it.
Such a conspicuous diamond, she definitely wouldn’t dare to wear it at school, but the dormitory was a place with many people and a lot of handling, so it couldn’t be guaranteed that someone wouldn’t get greedy.
“No worries, you can temporarily put it in a place.”
“Where?”
“You’ll know in a moment.”
Driving down the streets at a leisurely pace in the Paramela felt like cruising, with the beauty queen of the academy with the most beautiful girls sitting beside him.
The very pinnacle of life.
This kind of scene, a few months ago, would have been beyond Jiang Chen’s wildest dreams.
About half an hour later, the car slowed down as the Paramela left the main road and turned towards the entrance of a grand residential area.
Spring and Autumn Plaza.
Bathed in the splendid light of the street lamps, Li Shuru clearly saw the four characters etched in marble, a powerful sense of wealth hitting her face.
Spring and Autumn Plaza.
The synonym for high-end residences in East Sea and even the whole country, often featured online.
Li Shuru, of course, couldn’t avoid hearing about it.
It’s said that even the simplest apartment here costs a fortune, beyond what ordinary people could afford even for the service fee!
Looking at the entrance to the luxury residence she had only seen online, Li Shuru’s eyes were somewhat vacant.
In front of the barrier, the Paramela stopped.
Evidently, a residential complex of this caliber did not permit entry to outside vehicles.
The fit and distinguished-looking security guard saluted, then approached.
Jiang Chen rolled down the window while simultaneously turning to ask, “Did you bring your ID card?”
Li Shuru, who apparently never had the habit of carrying her ID card with her, was taken aback for a moment, then nodded subconsciously.
“I did.”
“Give it to me.”
Still somewhat blank, Li Shuru obeyed Jiang Chen’s command by instinct, took her bag, and found her ID card inside.
Jiang Chen took it from her and handed it to the security guard bending over outside the car window.
Outside vehicles might not be allowed in, but it was different for a resident.
After so many days, Li Shuru’s identity information should have been entered into their security system.
As expected.
The guard checked, then respectfully handed back her ID card with both hands.
“May I ask if this Paramela is your car?”
“Yes.”
“We will register this car in the system shortly to facilitate your travel.”
“Thank you.”
The guard saluted once more and then raised the barrier.
“Here.”
The car window rose, and Jiang Chen casually gave the ID card back to Li Shuru, then he released the brake and drove the Paramela into this enclave of wealth insulated from the ordinary people.
Li Shuru held her ID card dumbfounded, her mind a bit dazed.