After working for a few more days, the number of migrant workers in Shanghai gradually decreased, and people began their journey home.

A body worn out by work now has a few smiles; perhaps that's the meaning of the Lunar New Year.

Zhong Tingyue subsequently announced the studio.

Holiday begins...

The entire studio was filled with a lively atmosphere. Zhong Tingyue then treated many employees to dinner, and everyone was busy going home and soon dispersed.

Stepping out of the hotel, Zhong Tingyue stretched, her slender waist resembling a water snake, her beautiful face now possessing a touch of allure: "Finally, a holiday! I'm exhausted these past few days."

Chu Fang said in a serious tone, "I like to tell the truth. You asked for this!"

Instead of living the life of a wealthy wife, buying luxury goods every day and traveling everywhere, she insisted on being independent and self-reliant, opening her own studio.

This is entirely his own fault!

Zhong Tingyue glanced at him sideways: "Men are not trustworthy!"

"Does trust matter? No! What matters is getting home quickly, it's about to rain."

The sky over Shanghai was filled with clouds, dark and gloomy, with a cool breeze blowing.

"Go to IFC Mall."

Chu Fang: What?

"Buy a gift, huh?" Zhong Tingyue rolled her eyes. "I can't go to your house empty-handed."

Chu Fang shrugged and drove to the Bund in Shanghai, to the famous IFC Mall.

Even as the Lunar New Year approaches, the IFC Mall remains bustling with activity, seemingly never lacking customers, and its visitors are all elites.

A dazzling array of luxury goods are on display, with prices that are extremely high.

"Don't buy these, they're too expensive," Chu Fang suggested. "My parents don't care about your gifts."

He didn't know how much Zhong Tingyue earned each month. The studio had grown and should be quite profitable, but Ms. Zhong's expenses were also considerable, including monthly mortgage payments, daily expenses, supporting her younger sister's expenses, and so on. She probably wouldn't be able to save much money.

It's not worthwhile to use that meager amount of money to buy all sorts of expensive luxury goods for Chu Fang's parents.

Chu Fang's understanding of luxury goods is simple: if you have money, go for it; if you're middle class or below, don't touch them, because they're meaningless.

"Don't worry, I'll first check what the latest luxury brands look like, then I'll make a fake to surprise your mother."

Chu Fang: "..."

I was both surprised and delighted!

The two walked side by side; the woman seemed to have an innate desire to shop, browsing through the various stores and selecting items.

Chu Fang's legs were almost giving way from walking, but Zhong Tingyue remained engrossed.

Zhong Tingyue picked out a necklace, hung it around Chu Fang's neck, looked him up and down, and nodded: "It suits you quite well."

"This is boring..." Chu Fang pursed his lips.

He wears almost no jewelry, such as necklaces, rings, or watches, which feels extremely awkward.

“I bought it.” Zhong Tingyue clapped her hands.

"No money." Chu Fang glanced at the price; over 20,000 yuan, ridiculously expensive, he'd just leave it lying around.

"I'll pay."

"Okay."

Since you put it that way, I'll reluctantly accept it.

A handsome and refined man stood to the side, his mouth slightly agape in surprise, while a plump middle-aged woman adorned with gold and silver cast a strange glance at him, seemingly with a profound meaning.

Seeing Zhong Tingyue go to pay, the plump woman approached Chu Fang and said, "Handsome young man, would you be interested in making friends? I can buy ten of those necklaces, what do you think?"

Before Chu Fang could even speak, the refined man pouted in a feminine manner, swayed his shoulders, and said in a coquettish tone, "Oh, Sister Liu, I'm still here."

"Shut up!" The obese woman frowned slightly. "I provide for your life, so what gives you the right to order me around? Have I been giving you too much credit?"

The refined man's pupils showed a hint of fear, while the plump woman's face was as bright as a sunny day as she smiled at Chu Fang: "Handsome young man, don't worry, I'm not a short-tempered person, I just want to make a friend."

Chu Fang: "..."

No, dude, do I really look that much like a gigolo?

Can't I be both handsome and rich?

"Um... thank you for your kind offer, I'll take my leave now,"

After saying that, Chu Fang strode away.

Get out of there!

*Smack!*

A loud slap came from behind, followed by the rich woman's angry shout: "It's all your fault!"

After paying the bill, Zhong Tingyue looked up and asked, "Who are those two?"

Chu Fang said earnestly, "They are a couple who are just friends."

The men are after money, the women are after beauty; each is single-minded and without any ulterior motives.

It's hard to find such a pure couple anymore, unlike couples these days who are after both money and sex...

Then, Zhong Tingyue, arm in arm with Chu Fang, strolled through various luxury stores, buying all sorts of gifts for Chu Fang's family. She bought Chu Fang's mother the latest cosmetics—a simple purchase that cost tens of thousands of yuan—and Chu Fang's father a massage device...

They even considered Chu Fang's distant relatives and friends, buying some simple ornaments for them, which showed their thoughtfulness.

Shopping lasted from noon to afternoon, and I bought a whole trunk full of stuff; the total cost must be over six figures.

"President Zhong, I don't want to work hard anymore," Chu Fang said, 'pleading' as he hugged her shoulders.

Do you know how to use a steel wool pad?

"You're so perverted, but I like it so much."

Zhong Tingyue: "... ..."

Sometimes, having such a cheeky fiancé can be quite amusing.

As the two left the mall, they ran into the same innocent couple from before; the refined man's face was full of indignation.

Why is the rich woman you're with fat and bloated, while the rich woman you're with is so beautiful?

Why am I inferior to that man?

Is there any justice in the world?

Is there any fairness?

The innocent couple then saw the mall's valet pull up in a Rolls-Royce at the entrance, respectfully handing the keys to Chu Fang. Chu Fang took the keys, got into the car with Zhong Tingyue, nodded to the wealthy woman and the refined man in a friendly gesture, and then drove away.

Rich woman: "Oh, so he's not a gigolo after all."

The refined man: "... ..."

At this moment, the indignation in his heart intensified. Why can't the world have one more rich and handsome guy?

... ...

The clouds that had been gathering in the sky all day finally started to rain, accompanied by lightning and thunder, as if a storm was approaching.

In this dry winter, the arrival of a storm actually brings a touch of comfort.

After driving back to the Tanhua residential area and parking in the underground parking lot, Zhong Tingyue carried the gifts she had bought upstairs. It took her two trips to carry all the gifts, which shows how much she had bought.

Once it's on the plane, it will cost a lot of money to transport it back to Chengdu.

This woman doesn't seem to mind getting tired.

Upon arriving at the door, Chu Fang saw the two tenants next door. He nodded politely, and the two tenants nodded back.

Since Chu Fang refused to cooperate with their two companies, the two tenants have rarely spoken to him, seemingly dissatisfied with him, and usually remain silent when they meet.

Zhou Zhou said, "Landlord."

"What's up?"

Have you eaten yet? If not, how about we grab a bite together?

Chu Fang lied: "I ate it."

"We just wanted to thank you."

He was taken aback: "Huh? Why are you thanking me?"

"Your refusal to cooperate with us saved our lives."

Needless to say, Chu Fang could guess the details, and he was too lazy to ask what had happened. It seemed that the two of them were not harmed. He waved his hand and said as he entered the room, "It's the New Year, let's waive the rent next month."

The door closed, leaving Zhou Zhou and Chen Wan'er alone, staring at each other.

"Does the landlord still seem to dislike us?" Zhou Zhou said.

"Probably not. He waived our rent for a month. If he disliked us, he wouldn't have waived the rent."

"Sigh!" Zhou Zhou sighed. "At first, when the landlord refused to cooperate with our company, I thought he was unreasonable and annoying. But later I realized that the landlord's approach might be right."

The two tenants did not leave the company, but were transferred to peripheral positions. After experiencing so much in the workplace, they suddenly realized how dangerous their positions had been.

A young and beautiful woman replaced them in their original positions, and her only job was to accompany the manager to social events and drink every day. It seems that they had developed a deep relationship.

... ...