Chapter 23 23 Will Pamper People
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Wen Yining, wearing light and breathable pajamas and with her hair in a loose bun, was putting on makeup in her dorm room, applying eyeliner in front of the mirror, and humming her idol's song in a good mood.
The weather is hot, and the dormitory air conditioner is old and doesn't cool well. Even when set to 20 degrees Celsius, the air coming out is still lukewarm, and it's noisy, so the students don't like to stay in the room.
She was so hot that she broke out in a thin layer of sweat; even wearing her most revealing tank top and shorts couldn't help.
There was a small fan on the table. She was hesitating whether to ask her older brother for help to buy her a portable air conditioner that could be placed on the ground, otherwise the summer would be unbearable.
The sweltering heat before a summer downpour is stifling and stuffy, making you feel like you're covered in sticky glue.
My phone, which was charging, rang a few times and then I received a series of WeChat messages.
Dai Anning: [Are you free this afternoon? Come out and have some fun. Shen Yueze said to go out to sea and stay overnight; it'll be lively.]
Upon seeing the name, Wen Yining knew it was related to her boyfriend, and that Chen Jiabai would most likely be there too, so she asked, "Who else is going?"
Dai Anning: [It's the same group you met yesterday, all Chen Jiabai's brothers. Come on.]
Wen Yining: [It's too sunny. I'm afraid of getting sunburned. Last time I went out, I didn't wear a hat, and my face turned red. I still need to rely on my appearance for a living, so I have to be careful.]
Forget it, I'm not going.
She really wanted to go, but she had something important to do today. Her unreliable second brother had found her a part-time job as a car model. She could earn four figures just by standing there and doing nothing. She was short of money and really needed it. She also had to attend classes during the week, so she only had time today, which was the weekend.
She continued applying the rest of her makeup, and Dai Anning on the other end of the phone didn't send any more messages for a while.
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On the other side.
apartment.
Inside the large flat of Shen Yueze.
The air conditioning is set to a comfortable temperature. The whole house has a central smart air conditioning system with a constant temperature system that adjusts the temperature according to the indoor temperature.
Shen Yueze was lounging lazily on the sofa, holding a Zhong Xuegao ice cream, the brand Wen Yining had eaten yesterday.
My aunt bought them for him this morning, more than a dozen in various flavors. Although she worried that they might be too cold for him, that's what middle-aged and elderly people care about most.
But it's impossible to stop him from eating junk food; at most, you can only ask him a few words of concern.
The projector was playing a documentary he'd only seen halfway through last time; it was about humanities and society, something his dad had recommended to him.
Shen Zongjun used to be so busy that he didn't have much time to spend with his son, but he always intervened in his education, exchanging ideas on books, hobbies, movies, interpersonal skills, and the intrigues in the business and political arenas.
I'll give him a list and have him read it.
Shen Zongjun and his first wife, Zhong Yunyun, had a political marriage. They worked together for ten years after their marriage, and their separation was certainly not due to a breakdown in their relationship or infidelity.
Love and romance played a very small role in their lives. His second wife was arranged by Zhong Yunyun herself, because she knew that at that stage, Shen Zongjun could take advantage of Mingxiang's older brother.
The end of a marriage does not mean the ties between the two families are severed.
Besides company shares and real estate, Shen Zongjun willingly gave his ex-wife a large sum of money every year, and he never restricted her spending even after she started dating someone new.
When he was in junior high school, Shen Yueze thought his father did this because he still had feelings for his father. Later he realized that there was no love left, or rather, there had never been any love left. At most, it was just a little bit of familial affection.
On the contrary, Ming Xiang always acted like a little bird clinging to Shen Zongjun, her eyes filled with admiration and respect.
During the years when Shen Zongjun made the most of Mingzheng's influence, he also had to neglect Shen Yueze, who was only in his third year of junior high school at the time and felt like an outsider at home.
Shen Zongjun wouldn't explain to him or try to coax him; his apparent favoritism was obvious to everyone.
Shen Yueze didn't really mind that his father favored his half-brother Shen Qiyan, and he didn't have much affection for his father to begin with.
Shen Zongjun actually intended to cultivate him. He had spent his entire life in the vortex of power and was well aware of the dangers and intrigues involved. However, Shen Yueze was not very interested at the moment and his attitude was indifferent and aloof.
I tried to call him back today, but Shen Yueze wouldn't even answer the phone.
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Dai Anning told him, "She doesn't want to go because she's afraid of getting a tan from the ultraviolet rays."
"Just stay indoors. Tell her that Chen Jiabai is going too."
Dai Anning assumed Chen Jiabai had asked him to call, so he didn't think much of it and continued typing: "Wear a sun-protective suit, there's good food and fun activities, and you don't have to spend any money, come on over."
Wen Yining refused again, explaining the reason: "I'm almost out of money this month, not even enough for food. My brother found me a job as a car model, and I have to go this afternoon."
Dai Anning knew about her situation. They all knew each other's expenses in the dormitory every day, so this time she directly showed Shen Yueze the messages on her phone screen.
Shen Yueze glanced at her and said, "Tell her that as long as she comes over, she can earn 3,000 yuan without having to stand for hours and be stared at by a group of men."
He then picked up his phone and transferred 3,000 yuan to Dai Anning.
He doesn't have Wen Yining's WeChat.
"Why can't I encounter such a good thing?"
She said enviously, while sending the money to Wen Yining intact.
"Chen Jiabai was indeed very good to her."
Dai Anning assumed that it was all Chen Jiabai's idea from beginning to end, so she kept commenting, using words like gentle and considerate.
Shen Yueze gave a faint "hmm," offering no explanation, no clarification, and no rebuttal, letting her misunderstand.
After the documentary ended, he casually picked up the remote and switched to Planet Earth, his posture languid and relaxed, his expression indifferent and unchanging.
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Wen Yining had already changed her clothes and was about to leave when she received a transfer of 3,000 yuan.
Following Dai Anning's explanation, [Your partner gave it to you because they're worried you'll get tired standing for eight hours. That's why they don't want you to go; they want you to come and have fun.]
Wen Yining couldn't help but feel touched. Yesterday in the car, she had mentioned to Chen Jiabai that she was going to do a part-time job, and she didn't expect him to remember it.
Being with Chen Jiabai was indeed for money; he was easier to control than other rich kids.
Among her suitors, she specifically chose one with the best personality and the most influential background.
However, she felt she couldn't show her ambition too quickly, so she decided not to ask for money for now and wait until the relationship had developed further before asking.
However, if she offers it to me willingly, I'll accept it, and then offer some emotional support; I'm very sweet-talking.
Every time Chen Jiabai gave her an expensive gift, after listening to what she had to say, the one who was happiest was actually Chen Jiabai, the one who spent the money.
So he accepted the 3000 and sent it to Chen Jiabai, saying, "Thank you, brother."
Chen Jiabai was coding in his rented office and didn't notice her message.
Instead, it means, "I can't leave here today, but you can come over. Shen Yueze and the others are good people, quite reliable. Just contact him if you need anything."
Wen Yining had already taken a taxi to the destination when she suddenly regretted her decision. Her swimsuit, which she had brought specifically to show him, was still in her bag. She had chosen one that wasn't revealing but was still somewhat sexy.
She didn't want to wear such revealing clothes right away, like unwrapping a gift—that would be boring. She wanted to take it step by step, with a gradual process.
At this age, sexual attraction is the most direct and effective thing; shared topics and inner thoughts are unimportant.
Chen Jiabai is surrounded by girls with high education and good family backgrounds, but he doesn't like any of them. He only likes her, so she is very clear about her own advantages and strengths.
Whether they get along in other aspects is another matter. If there's no sexual attraction, Chen Jiabai wouldn't have approached her at all.
Wen Yining sighed. Her boyfriend wasn't coming; why should she wear a swimsuit when the UV rays were so strong?
With a furrowed brow, I gazed out at the sea. The salty, damp smell hit me. The sunlight was weak, and the sky was overcast, looking like a downpour was imminent.
Someone handed her an open coconut, and she instinctively said, "Thank you."
When I looked up, I saw Shen Yueze.
He wore sunglasses, revealing a high, straight nose, a smooth and sharp jawline, a prominent Adam's apple, and a nonchalant expression. He wore a beach-style short-sleeved shirt and shorts.
"Chen Jiabai has something to do and won't be coming."
She bit down on the straw with a dejected expression, looking at the girls next to her, many of whom she didn't recognize.
However, Chen Mo came and ran over as soon as she saw her. "Ningning, you finally have time. It's been half a year since we last met. You really are something, don't you miss me?"
Wen Yining laughed, "I was planning to be a car model this afternoon, but your brother called me here, and he didn't show up."
"Don't worry about him. You can have fun without him. He's really busy lately and hasn't even replied to my messages for a week. He's even living in the office now. You can rest assured. He's never been to any chaotic places and has never met any girls."
"Yes, I know."
Shen Yueze handed her a bag and asked her to open it.
Wen Yining took it, puzzled. "What's this? Is it for me? Did you buy it?"
"Hmm, not because you're afraid of getting a tan?"
Wen Yining recognized the expensive item and picked up another one. "What about this one? Why are you giving me medicine?"
"It's for treating seasickness and motion sickness."
"Oh, thank you."
"Chen Jiabai asked me to take care of you."
Wen Yining looked up at him, but through his dark sunglasses she couldn't see his eyes. She could tell that he was quite relaxed and casual, not much different from the playboy in the private room.
The bag contained sunscreen spray and sunscreen. She opened the packaging and chatted with Chen Mo, "It's from CPB. I wanted to buy this last time, but it was too expensive."
This brand of sunscreen has good reviews, and she's wanted to buy it for a long time. It costs seven or eight hundred yuan, which is enough for many meals. When she's short of money, she converts money into how many meals she can afford. This calculation helps her suppress the urge to spend money.
Shen Yueze raised an eyebrow slightly, quite surprised that she was so poor.
He asked slowly, "Doesn't Chen Jiabai give you money to spend?"
His views on this are quite traditional; he believes it's only natural for men to spend money on women.
Wen Yining applied the cream to her face little by little, frowning as she looked at him for a few seconds. "Here you go."
Gifts are essentially money, right? If you don't like them, you can sell them.
At this moment, the girl next to Xie Yuchen loudly complained, "How come Shen Yueze is so thoughtful and doting? He even knows to buy things to prevent heatstroke and seasickness for his partner, and he even knows to buy sunscreen. Why didn't you buy anything??"
Xie Yuchen laughed, "Look how fair-skinned Wen Yining is. You're so tanned, do you even need that stuff?"
The girl has a healthy tan, which looks like she deliberately tanned herself. It matches her facial features and doesn't look out of place.
Wen Yining felt a little embarrassed after hearing this. They weren't a couple, and she guessed that Chen Jiabai must have instructed Shen Yueze to buy it.
Shen Yueze then asked her, "Did you bring a swimsuit?"
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A note from the author:
Let me explain the 3000: it's more than Ningning earns from part-time work, but not excessively so.
It would be strange to transfer such a large amount.
This amount was something that Chen Jiabai, upon learning of it, felt was perfectly acceptable and wouldn't give it much thought.
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Try to give more kisses tomorrow.
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