"Do you know? I once had someone I loved very much. We were even talking about marriage. But because of them!" Zheng Jin pointed at Dai Yingyue and Zheng He. "I didn't marry him."

Listening to Zheng Jin bring up the past, Zheng He became somewhat displeased.

"What do you mean, 'because of us'? Did we harm you? The only reason you're leading a life of luxury now is because Mom and I stopped you!"

"Hahaha!" Hearing their words, Zheng Jin laughed until tears streamed down her face. She was filled with regret.

I once had someone who loved me right by my side, but I didn't cherish him.

Seeing Zheng Jin laughing and crying as if she'd gone mad, everyone took a step back.

A minute later, Zheng Jin wiped away her tears and laughed mockingly at herself.

"Since you're so shameless, I'll be shameless too! If you hadn't looked down on him for being poor, hadn't mocked and scoffed at him, and hadn't demanded a higher bride price, would he have left me? You did it for my own good? You think pushing your daughter to be some forty-year-old man's mistress was for my own good? Were you really doing it for me? You were just using me as a leech to suck my blood!"

As she spoke, Zheng Jin rolled up her sleeves, revealing ghastly wounds.

"Do you have any idea how hard it was to get that money? Do you know how many wounds are on my body? Do you know that he's tired of me now and just throws some money at me to make me go away? You don't know! I could have had a happy family, a husband who loved me so much, but you destroyed all of it!" Zheng Jin yelled until her voice was hoarse.

The onlookers were moved by her words.

"Sheesh… to think that in this day and age, there are still parents like this."

"Exactly! To force their daughter to become a mistress for their son's sake."

"I really feel sorry for Zheng Jin, having guardians like them."

"Yeah! And to think they were putting on an act just now. I actually thought Zheng Jin was the heartless one."

"It turns out they're the real beasts."

...

Listening to the murmurs of the crowd, Xia Liang felt he had seen enough.

"Let's go," he said indifferently.

The two women nodded and left with him without looking back.

As for what Zheng Jin just said… She brought it on herself, Xia Liang thought. It might look like Dai Yingyue forced her, but wasn't it ultimately her own choice? She was the one getting married, not her family. If she had truly made up her mind, could anyone have stopped her? In the end, it just means Zheng Jin also wanted to wait and see, hoping to find someone better.

The group of three walked out the door. Outside, Kong Man, still in her wedding dress, and her best friend had already sneaked out. After all, they were the ones who had caused the commotion, and staying any longer would only lead to trouble.

"Mister Xia, were you satisfied with the performance?"

Hearing Kong Man's words, Xia Liang smiled. "Very satisfied."

Looking at Kong Man's expectant gaze, Xia Liang didn't waste words. He reached into his pocket and, with a flick of his finger, sent a green coin flying through the air.

Kong Man caught it instinctively.

"This is your reward." Xia Liang waved his hand and left with the two women.

Hearing his words, Kong Man instinctively looked down at the coin in her hand.

"Hiss!"

"Holy crap!"

"Is this for real?!"

"Man, you've hit the jackpot!"

A series of screams erupted. The reason was the Jade Coin in her hand, which had a face value of one Yuan.

Good heavens! Is this what a big shot is like? Tossing around one-Yuan coins made of jade as if they were nothing!

「On the other side」

After sending the recorded video to his cousin, Xia Liang stretched languidly.

"Alright, let's head back."

Xia Liang stood up. The three of them returned to the harbor, and by midnight, the yacht had safely arrived back in Qingyun City.

"I'd like to leave the yacht's upkeep to your company."

Xia Liang found the person in charge of a nearby yacht company. Upon learning that Xia Liang was the owner of the luxurious cruiser, the man, Ding Li, had stayed up all night waiting for him. He was still there at midnight and, deeply flattered, he immediately said, "You can rest assured, Mister Xia. I promise that the next time you come, the yacht will be just like new."

"Then I'll thank you in advance." Xia Liang patted his shoulder. Ding Li smiled and cast a glance at the two women behind Xia Liang.

"Well then, I won't keep you any longer, Mister Xia."

"Mm," Xia Liang nodded, turned, and drove the two women home.

It had been a tiring day. After returning home and washing up, the three of them went straight to sleep.

「The next day」

Unusually, Xi Yiqian didn't get up. This was mainly because Xia Liang had seen how exhausted she was and insisted that she skip making breakfast to sleep in.

Xia Liang ate something simple and then left the house. He hadn't forgotten that he had a date with Qingxue today.

He drove to Neon Cafe. Inside, Qingxue was sitting at the bar. When she saw Xia Liang enter, her eyes lit up with delight.

"You're here!"

"Mhm." Xia Liang smiled and nodded. "Let's go."

"Yeah!" Qingxue immediately took hold of Xia Liang's arm.

The two of them headed for the shopping district. Qingxue was overjoyed; this was a true date in every sense of the word. As soon as they arrived, she couldn't wait to drag Xia Liang into a clothing store.

It was couple outfits again, something Xia Liang had grown used to. While they were shopping, however, he also had several other items packaged up and secretly wrote down a delivery address.

Afterward, the two had a meal, went shopping, and saw a movie. In short, they did everything a couple was supposed to do.

「At night」

Xia Liang took Qingxue back home. At her door, Qingxue looked at him and said with a hint of playful pride, "Today counts as compensation for not seeing me for the past few days. I forgive you."

Without waiting for Xia Liang to respond, she pinned him against the wall. Then, under his astonished gaze, she pressed her lips to his.

At first, Xia Liang thought it would just be a simple peck. But when he felt the softness of her lips and sensed her inexperience, he took the initiative.

Five minutes later…

A breathless Qingxue finally pulled away. Seeing the teasing look on Xia Liang's face, she didn't dare stay any longer.

"I... I'm going back in now! Be careful on your way home," she said hurriedly before slipping inside and closing the door.

This girl, Xia Liang thought, licking his lips. She never learns the tame stuff, only how to play with fire! Hmph! Lucky for you that you ran. Just you wait until next time.

Shaking his head, Xia Liang took the elevator down and drove toward the villa.

Another exhilarating and thorough battle ensued.

By midnight sharp, Zhou Ruo was exhausted and had fallen asleep. Meanwhile, the System's voice sounded in Xia Liang's mind.

[Ding—Congratulations, worker. This is your monthly work settlement.

Working days this month: 21.

The System will now distribute your rewards: Basic salary of 80,000.

This month's salary of 80,000 Yuan has been deposited into the System bank and can be withdrawn at any time.

Work Points: 80 have been issued.

Host's RMB balance: 301,664.98 Yuan.

Work Points balance: 1,340.]

So no perfect attendance, huh? And no bonus either. At least 5,000 Yuan was deducted… which, by the previous ratio, is 5 billion. Even for me, with over two hundred thousand, that still stings a bit. That's nearly two Boeing 747s! Mm! I can't keep slacking off like this. I need to get serious about work this month, Xia Liang resolved.

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