Chapter 23 The boy who was in the car accident blinked in astonishment: ...
The boy blinked in surprise: "Huh? Doesn't your wife usually wear makeup?"
"It won't turn into a solid."
A sense of disappointment washed over the boy, who thought Jiang Huaichuan was subtly rejecting him. He gave up on the idea, sat on a small stool, and opened Taobao and Xiaohongshu, frowning as he searched for recommended items.
Jiang Huaichuan turned his gaze back to the tablet, where Song An had sent him the project proposal for the land plot in the west of the city that morning.
Next spring, this piece of land in the west of the city will be revitalized and transformed into a multi-functional residential area integrating commercial facilities, living amenities, and primary and secondary schools.
Led by Jiang's Group and Fanghuan Group, and with government support, the project, in collaboration with twelve partner companies, is expected to take five years to complete and be put into operation.
Although City A is prosperous, the western part of the city was originally a mining area. After the ore was exhausted, the western part of the city fell into darkness and backwardness again. Relying on a few buildings built for mining and some living facilities supported by the government, the western part of the city survived for twenty years.
Two and a half hours passed quickly, and the bell for submitting the papers rang outside the tent.
Stepping out of the tent and opening his umbrella, Jiang Huaichuan watched as snowflakes fell onto the dark surface of the umbrella, then melted into water and disappeared. The cold wind ruffled the stray hairs on his forehead, and he squinted slightly.
Damn! Being handsome means you can act in idol dramas anytime, anywhere.
The boy followed behind, looking at Jiang Huaichuan's back with envy.
He tapped his finger and sent a message to his girlfriend: "Baby, go out and find a really handsome guy wearing a burgundy down jacket! I'll stand right next to him! Love you!"
The girl replied quickly, her disbelief palpable even through the screen: "Gao Hao, what are you thinking? Standing next to such a handsome guy and humiliating yourself? Just wait, I'll come and take you away. Love you."
The first examinee began to appear in sight. The boy craned his neck in anticipation, and Jiang Huaichuan also slightly stretched his neck.
Fang Yun is an intern reporter at City A TV station. She is wearing a black coat and a gray vest with the TV station's logo, and she is standing at the front of the crowd holding a microphone.
"Hello, I'm Fang Yun, a reporter from Channel A. Would it be convenient for me to do a short live interview?"
"It's convenient." The boy asked the camera pointed at him, "Hi~ Is it already live streaming?"
"Yes."
Jiang Huaichuan was tall, standing out from the crowd like a crane among chickens; he could easily pass through the crowd with just a glance.
The candidates gradually went from being in small groups to being in large groups, with some walking side by side and sharing with each other, while others trudged forward with their heads down, braving the wind and snow.
Jiang Huaichuan's gaze searched intently for familiar faces.
A minute later, a splash of wine red caught his eye, and Jiang Huaichuan's slightly furrowed brows slowly relaxed, a smile appearing in his eyes.
"...Okay, thank you for sharing."
The first boy to come out for an interview not far away had already finished answering, and Fang Yun took out a small gift she had prepared from her backpack and handed it to him.
Jiang Huaichuan's lips curled up higher and higher. Seeing that Shen Li was only a few steps away from walking out of the examination room's cordon, Jiang Huaichuan strode forward.
Suddenly, a black figure blocked their path.
Jiang Huaichuan's steps froze on the spot. His lips tightened, and he subconsciously lowered his eyes to look at the back of the head of the person wearing a beanie in front of him.
Unaware of the dangerous gaze behind her, Fang Yun's eyes flashed with amazement. Seizing the opportunity, she quickly asked Chen Li, "Hello, classmate, I'm Fang Yun, a reporter from Channel A. Would you mind doing a live interview?"
Fang Yun is 1.6 meters tall. Standing between Jiang Huaichuan and Shen Li, she did not obstruct any view, but she did indeed interrupt Jiang Huaichuan's advance.
Shen Li was also taken aback, then cast a reassuring look at Jiang Huaichuan. Meeting his drooping eyebrows, a gentle smile bloomed on her delicate and warm face.
Unbeknownst to Shen Li, the camera to his left was already pointed at him, capturing his expression.
[Sister Fang!! Quickly declare your love for him!!]
[What a handsome guy, wow!]
[Three minutes, I need all the information on this handsome guy~ (hands over a rose) Shall we call it a day?]
[This guy's smile is so sweet... (Something's not right)]
“It’s convenient,” Shen Li said.
"What major did you choose, classmate?"
"finance."
Fang Yun asked in surprise, "Are you applying to A University?"
Shen Li nodded: "Yes."
Fang Yun looked surprised. She thought Shen Li would be an art-related major candidate, after all, her face was really striking.
"University A ranks first in the country in finance. Is the pressure of preparing for the exam very high?"
"Fortunately, I applied for a part-time program, which is relatively easier than the full-time program." Shen Li pursed his lips shyly and joked, "Because of work, I can only rely on my past knowledge for this exam. I hope I can pass it."
Hahahaha
【Ha ha ha ha】
That's it, relying on past achievements to get into A University is a bit risky.
Fang Yun noticed one comment standing out prominently among the screen full of "hahahaha" comments—
[I'm afraid their accumulated wealth is as thick as a city wall...]
Fang Yun read the comments aloud and then asked Chen Li, "Could you answer a question for our viewers? Everyone wants to know how deep your pockets are."
Fang Yun laughed after she finished speaking.
Shen Li was a little confused. He blinked in bewilderment, and his adorable expression caused another wave of comments to flood the live stream.
Fang Yun explained, "Where did you study for your undergraduate degree?"
"Finance at University A." Shen Li.
The live stream chat paused strangely for a moment, and then one message after another popped up.
[So the clown was me...]
[This isn't just a legacy, it's the foundation! University A + Finance, rock solid (laughing and crying emoji)]
If you add competition and guaranteed admission, that would be amazing!
Fang Yun steered the conversation back on track, asking a few questions about exam preparation, which Shen Li answered one by one.
"Thank you for sharing, classmate. Here's a small gift, please take it." Fang Yun handed a kitten doll embroidered with the words "God of Exams Possessing You" to Shen Li.
The kitten is a black and white cat, with its round head tilted to the side and its pink little tongue sticking out, looking very cute.
Shen Li held the kitten, her eyes filled with surprise and delight: "Thank you."
"All done?" Seeing this, Jiang Huaichuan stepped forward, took Shen Li's umbrella, and folded it up. He tilted the umbrella slightly towards Shen Li, took Shen Li's hand, and put it in his pocket, asking with concern, "Are you cold?"
Shen Li: "It's not cold. I want to put the kitten plush toy in my room."
Jiang Huaichuan: "Okay, let's go buy a small bed and make a nest for it."
[Sister Fang!!! Turn the camera around!!!]
[That deep, magnetic voice... he must be a really handsome guy!! I want to see!!]
Fang Yun was already stunned. She recognized Jiang Huaichuan the moment she saw him and quickly gestured for the cameraman to move the camera away.
She never expected the president of the Jiang Group to appear outside the examination hall, and she never expected that Shen Li, whom she had just interviewed, was President Jiang's lover.
Jiang Huaichuan nodded to Fang Yun, then led Shen Li away, completely unaware of what was behind him.
The boy's eyes widened, his lips trembling in disbelief as he looked the two of them up and down.
Finally, he had a sudden epiphany and realized the truth, clapping his hands in amazement.
Holy crap?! It's her husband's wife!!
No wonder she doesn't use makeup. With a face like Nuwa's graduation project, what use is makeup?!
The snow suddenly started to fall heavily, and the tents were filled with examinees seeking shelter from the snow. Jiang Huaichuan pulled Shen Li's hat up, put his large arm around his shoulder, and the two walked towards the shopping mall 200 meters away, their bodies pressed together.
"Gao Hao, what are you looking at? Where's the handsome guy in the burgundy you mentioned?" The girl patted his back, and seeing his stunned expression, she frowned slightly and touched his forehead with concern.
Gao Hao slowly turned his pupils and replied, "He ran off with Nuwa's graduation project."
What what is that?
The girl's gaze grew even more worried. She grabbed her boyfriend's hair and ruffled it a couple of times. After her boyfriend took her hand, they walked together to the other side.
——
After two days and four exams, Shen Li looked at the snow-covered landscape and let out a long sigh of relief after the last exam.
It's finally over.
He felt like his body was being hollowed out.
Inside the car, Shen Li took off his down jacket, and Jiang Huaichuan gently massaged his stiff lower back with his palm.
During this period, Shen Li would be dressed in a suit and tie during the day, shuttling between the company's various departments' annual summary meetings, and at night, he would be holding a pen, wearing cat-themed pajamas, and burying himself in his studies.
Jiang Huaichuan was also extremely busy at the end of the year, as he had to make many budget decisions, and both of them were not getting enough sleep.
Sure enough, the two of them just collapsed onto the sofa in the study last night. Luckily, the heating was on full blast, and there was a plush blanket that Shen Li used to cover her legs on the sofa. In addition, Jiang Huaichuan is always hot-tempered, and Shen Li was held tightly in his arms. Her usually cold feet were pressed down by Jiang Huaichuan's calves, which is why she was fortunate enough not to catch a cold or fever.
However, when Shen Li woke up in the morning, her back was not in good condition. It was stiff and painful, and she had to sit for several hours today.
The warmth from the heater on his face made him feel cozy all over. As soon as Shen Li relaxed, he became sleepy and started pecking at rice before he had even driven two kilometers.
Jiang Huaichuan coaxed softly, "Go to sleep, I'll wake you when we get there."
Shen Li's eyelashes trembled slightly, and a gurgling sound escaped her throat.
As they drove onto the elevated road, the car, which had been traveling smoothly, suddenly veered sharply to the right. Immediately afterward, they felt a collision. Jiang Huaichuan quickly grabbed Shen Li and held her in his arms, his jawline tightening and his brows furrowing slightly as his sharp black eyes scanned the outside of the car.
"Excuse me, Mr. Jiang, the car next to us suddenly cut in."
Wu Shu's tense voice came from the front seat. He quickly steadied the car, looked at the rearview mirror to make sure there were no vehicles following behind, then slowed down and pulled over to the side of the road.
Shen Li woke up, and Jiang Huaichuan hugged him tightly. He could feel his arms were hurting from being squeezed. He was about to speak when he caught a glimpse of Jiang Huaichuan's trembling fingers.
Shen Li fell silent and obediently leaned against Jiang Huaichuan's chest.
Jiang Huaichuan's breathing was a little heavy. He gave Shen Li a faint smile and loosened his grip slightly.
A middle-aged man got out of the driver's seat next to the car. He rubbed his hands nervously, walked carefully to the car, and looked down at the point of impact.
Seeing Uncle Wu get out of the car, wrinkles appeared on his round face. His voice trembled as he cautiously asked, "I'm so sorry, the roads are so slippery from the snow. How much would it cost to repair your car?"
Oh no! He'd only ever seen this kind of luxury car on TV. He was going to lose all his savings.
The man was on the verge of tears and slapped himself hard.
Ten minutes later, Uncle Wu got back into his car. The impact wasn't serious, but waiting in the heavy snow with extremely low visibility would have been much more dangerous. He got the other party's contact information; he'd discuss compensation later after the repair bill was issued.
The car restarted.
"Fire it through the nearest opening." Jiang Huaichuan concealed the cold light in his eyes as he looked at the increasingly heavy winter snow and said in a chilling voice.
Uncle Wu was taken aback: "Okay."
——
"Boss, we failed."
The streetlights were already on, and the round-faced man leaned against his car, making a phone call.
This year, the snowfall in City A was heavier than in previous years. The heavy snowfall blurred people's vision and obscured figures in the snow.
"Yeah?"
The round-faced man put the tripod back in the trunk and quickly bowed his head, assuring the driver, "I definitely won't make a mistake next time."
"Next time? There won't be a next time."
"What..." A look of horror appeared on the man's round face. An ominous premonition rose from the bottom of his heart. Suddenly, a louder rumbling sound came from behind him. His eyes widened instantly. The next second, a sharp pain struck, and his internal organs were squeezed painfully.
A loud crash rang out, and the round-faced man was trapped between the two cars. His eyes were wide with rage as he stared intently at the driver's seat. His face was obscured by a black hat, leaving only his chin and lips visible.
Blood flowed rapidly from the round-faced man's body, and he gasped for breath. In less than half a minute, the snow was stained red.
That's what you call success.
The man in the black hat raised an eyebrow, lifted his face, gave the round-faced man a mocking smile, and said, word by word.
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The Imperial Tutor's Love-Obsessed Husband
A handsome, powerful, and tragic imperial tutor (bottom) * A wealthy family romance with a brainless seme (bottom transmigrates)
Song Liang was awakened by a glass of ice water. When she opened her eyes, she saw a dimly lit room and a familiar face on the face of the man holding the glass.
A deep, cold voice echoed in the room.
"Who sent you?"
"This is the same question again." Song Liang opened his eyes wearily, and a sharp pain in his chest made him gasp.
Zhou Jinlu leaned forward slightly, looking at the boy in front of him who was half-supporting himself with a mocking expression in his eyes. He wanted to see what kind of sophistry he could come up with.
The next second—
A boy's listless voice rang out, tinged with curiosity: "Why did Your Majesty cut your hair?"
Zhou Jinlu choked, took a few steps forward, squatted down, grabbed the boy's collar, and sneered with a raised eyebrow: "Calling me 'Dad' won't help, you're going to be stuck in jail for good."
No sooner had he finished speaking than the boy in front of him coughed up a mouthful of blood.
Warm blood dripped onto his arm. Zhou Jinlu's pupils dilated suddenly, and he turned his head: "Holy crap?! You tortured him?! I'm a law-abiding citizen!!!"
After a long while, Song Liang lay on the hospital bed, watching the man bustling around beside him fall into deep thought for the nth time. It seemed that his emperor had lost his mind.
This is the story of an imperial tutor who, after exhausting his efforts and being framed and imprisoned, comes to the modern era and encounters a woman obsessed with love.
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