Chapter 184 Pawning Heirlooms
Jiang Jingzhou didn't care at all. "Yaoyao has guessed most of it anyway. Now that things have come to this, how can I back down? You are the woman I stole."
Judging from his tone, he seemed to be enjoying it.
Shu Ya couldn't persuade him any more, so she could only take a step back and said, "Let's make it clear first. We're just collaborating and having a physical relationship. Nothing else is involved, and we're not talking about marriage. If you agree, I'll let you stay."
Jiang Jingzhou naturally agreed without hesitation, "No problem."
Shu Ya sighed imperceptibly.
Although Jiang Jingzhou's personality and temper suit her preferences, but... should we say that what you can't get is the best?
I always feel that Jiang Jinghe seems more interesting than him.
She knew that she was fickle in her relationships and was considered a scumbag by the world.
However, she never cared about being bound or defined by outside opinions, otherwise she would not be who she is today.
Since the conditions have been made clear in advance, everyone can just take what they need.
No one can blame anyone else.
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The next weekend.
Jiang Yao happened to run into Li Beiting when he went out for a run early in the morning.
He seemed to have just come back from exercise, his neck and forehead were sweaty, and his breathing was rapid.
"Senior, you're out exercising so early?"
Jiang Yao originally thought that he was up early enough, but judging from his appearance, he had been exercising for at least an hour, which meant that he went out before five o'clock?
"..." Li Beiting looked at her expression, which seemed to be a little evasive, and his tone was lower than usual: "Well, I can't sleep, so I got up and exercise."
Jiang Yao just thought he was too tired from the exercise and didn't notice anything unusual about him, "Then..."
"I'll go back and take a shower first." After Li Beiting said that, he hurried past her and entered the villa.
Jiang Yao curved her lips and smiled, thinking that he cared about his image and thought he was quite cute.
Putting the thoughts in her mind aside, she immediately started running.
Half an hour later, after running and taking a shower, Jiang Yao went downstairs refreshed and made breakfast.
After setting the plate, I realized there was one extra portion.
"I forgot that Aunt Wang is not at home..."
She thought about it, took the breakfast and went directly to the villa opposite and knocked on the door.
The door was opened quickly.
Li Beiting was still wearing a bathrobe. In the past, he would lean against the door calmly, deliberately opening his collar a little, pretending to be a handsome man coming out of the bath.
But today, he deliberately straightened his collar and said stiffly, "Is there something wrong?"
"I made an extra breakfast, and I thought it would be a waste if you didn't eat it, so I brought it to you."
Jiang Yao handed over the plate, "Here."
Li Beiting looked into those clear eyes, as if he could wash away all distracting thoughts. His heart tightened and he lowered his head to take the plate.
When he stretched out his hand, his fingertips accidentally touched her fingers.
Li Beiting shuddered as if he had been electrocuted and quickly pulled his hand back.
"Then I'll go back to the house first."
He probably never dreamed that he would have such an embarrassing day.
Jiang Yao then realized that he was different from before, as if he was trying to avoid her.
Is it an illusion?
She didn't think much about it and turned around and went home.
But unexpectedly, he saw his uncle Jiang Haozhe in the restaurant.
"This must be the breakfast Yaoyao made for us. There's no portion for you. If you want to eat it, make it yourself." Old Master Jiang waved at him disdainfully.
Jiang Haozhe sighed regretfully, looked up and saw Jiang Yao, and asked casually: "Yaoyao, where were you just now?"
Jiang Yao immediately touched his nose guiltily, "Uncle, you're home! I'll make you another one!"
Jiang Haozhe was reluctant to let her work any more, so he waved his hand and said, "Don't bother. I'm going out soon. Just buy something outside."
Seeing him in a suit and tie, Jiang Yao asked curiously, "Are you working on any big projects? You've been away from home for the past two weeks and it looks like you're having a hard time. Is there anything I can do to help?"
"The company is indeed preparing to participate in a major construction project recently. It is led by the municipal government and there are many highly capable competitors. At present, it seems that our company may not win the first bid and will probably be the second bidder."
Jiang Haozhe always strives for the best in everything he does, but there are always people better than him, and he cannot get any good results even in other people's most professional fields.
Jiang Yao is not a professional in this field and can't do anything about it.
But she thought back then, this was what Lu Xuan was best at. Although his character was not so good, his professional ability was unquestionable.
It's a pity that she went into finance and didn't learn more about construction.
She said apologetically, "I'm sorry, uncle. I'm afraid I can't help you."
"It's okay. This is not your responsibility. Don't put unnecessary pressure on yourself." Jiang Haozhe touched her head and comforted her with a few words before leaving.
The other end.
Lu Xuan did indeed discover a good opportunity for this construction project.
For him right now, this is one of the few opportunities.
He worked all night to come up with a plan, bought a high-end suit, and went to the bidding site.
As a result, before he even crossed the threshold, he was told: "I'm sorry, sir, this project bid requires capital verification, and yours...does not meet our regulations."
A look of embarrassment suddenly flashed across Lu Xuan's face.
He didn't have so much money right now, but the opportunity was right at his fingertips. If he didn't seize it, he might never have a chance to turn things around.
Thinking of this, he hesitated for a long time, then went back and took out an exquisite little box from a safe under the bed.
It contains ancestral treasures that have never been opened.
Today, he took it out and took it to the pawnshop.
He handed it to the pawnshop owner and said, "This is a family heirloom, extremely valuable. I want to pawn it for a current account."
"Okay, sir, let us check its value first." The boss happily took it.
However, Lu Xuan still held it tightly in his hand and was reluctant to let go.
"Please rest assured, sir. We will not damage or replace your items. All inspections are completed under your witness." The boss assured him again and again.
Lu Xuan finally let go.
Watching him walk into Taichung, several experts were called in.
After a round of verification, the result was finally obtained.
The pawnbroker told him a number.
"What?" Lu Xuan was shocked after hearing this. "How is it possible? My family's most precious treasure is only worth this little money?"
He thought it was worth at least a sky-high price, but the result was completely unexpected.
The boss curled his lips in disdain, changing his polite tone to a hint of sarcasm. "Sir, don't forget that you're pawning this for a current period, so the price won't be that high. This item might have been passed down from your ancestors, but in this day and age, it's depreciated significantly. I'm giving you a fair price! Consider whether you want to pawn it or not."
Lu Xuan was furious, thinking about how glorious he was in the past, but now even a pawnshop owner didn't take him seriously.
This price is still far from the money he needs for capital verification.
"What if I consider it as my death date?" he asked through gritted teeth.
The boss said, "If it's a dead date, the price can be doubled."
If that's the price, then the money is enough.
But after thinking about it, Lu Xuan still couldn't bear to do it.
At the most difficult moment, Jiang Yao's face first flashed through his mind.
I made up my mind quickly.
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