A-Ding didn't dare speak to Master Zhou the whole way, for fear of offending him.
As they passed the entrance to an alley in the ancient city, Uncle Zhou suddenly told him to stop the car.
"Second Master, shall we go in and take a look?"
"Let's go in and take a look."
Having spent his entire life in this ancient city, Zhou Erye had made a name for himself, but he never forgot how this city had changed so rapidly.
People only see the prosperity of the city in front of them, but who knows what happened in these streets and alleys many, many years ago?
As he walked, Uncle Zhou found a small shop at the entrance of an alley and bought a bowl of millet porridge.
A-Ding laughed, "Second Master, if you're hungry, we'll go eat. I didn't dare say anything because I thought you couldn't eat anything."
"I don't know what happened."
Uncle Zhou sighed, "I feel a sense of familiarity with this General Manager Xiang Nan."
"kind?"
A-Ding harbored some resentment towards Xiang Nan, and gave a cold snort.
Uncle Zhou took another sip of millet porridge. "When a person is not full, they only have one problem. But when they eat too much, they have countless problems."
Before, when I didn't have money, I thought about making money; once I made money, I wanted to make even more money.
"She was a pampered young lady who knew nothing of human suffering and had never experienced hunger or cold."
"She's not like the average young lady from a wealthy family."
Most young ladies wouldn't open a studio in an antique market; they only know how to enjoy life, party in nightclubs, and hook up with rich men.
"She's just a clueless, naive girl."
"Old Ding, what she just said was somewhat idealistic, but strangely enough, after she said that, I didn't feel so resentful anymore."
"What did she say?"
She said that many people in the ancient city might be interested in that coal mine, but no one else would be willing to go bankrupt to do it.
That's how people who grow up in the underworld are; they only think about profit. Even if they clean up their act, they'll still choose money over morality, and it becomes a subtle, gradual process.
Master Zhou always thought he was a legitimate businessman, but when faced with this kind of situation, he was immediately exposed for what he truly was.
Xiang Nanzhi had no other form of entertainment; in the past, it was nothing more than bars, jewelry, design, and shopping.
Now she's lost interest in all of that. Ever since returning from the grasslands, her standards for life have risen, and these vulgar things no longer appeal to her.
After dinner, Xiang Nanzhi took Jiang Yao to watch a race. She bought the front row seats and was dressed in a sexy outfit. Jiang Yao sat next to her, looking gentle and sweet.
“I can see it now. Xiang Yunduan is just jealous of you. She’s jealous that her family background isn’t as good as yours, and she’s also jealous that so many people are nice to her, while she has nothing herself.”
"Really? Is she that gloomy?"
"This isn't about being cynical; everyone has jealousy, and women's jealousy is especially terrifying. You might buy a bag that she can't afford, but if she sees you carrying that bag and thinks it looks good, she'll develop a resentment towards the rich. Even if she can't have it herself, she'll still want to stab you in the back."
Xiang Nanzhi had a kernel of popcorn in her mouth. Looking at her, Jiang Yao spoke with a serious expression, and she also popped a kernel of popcorn into Jiang Yao's mouth.
"However, Xiang Yunduan is very timid. She can say vicious things, but she is just stubborn."
Jiang Yao has a keen eye for people; she's figured out Xiang Nanzhi in such a short time.
"She also has a crush on men."
Xiang Nanzhi nodded, "I know she likes men, she craves men, she loves all types. She thinks it's fun, but she's heartless."
“You’re wrong,” Jiang Yao interrupted her. “Actually, Xiang Yunduan is a hopeless romantic.”
Xiang Nanzhi didn't believe him. "No, no, no, you don't understand her."
"You don't understand her."
Through her interactions with Xiang Yunduan over this period, Jiang Yao concluded that "she may have slept with many men abroad before, but the reason she didn't take it seriously was because the other party didn't take it seriously either. There's no need to linger with men in this kind of situation."
Racers are all reckless thugs. Xiang Nanzhi saw a red motorcycle being hit and sent flying, sliding about ten meters away. The racer was also hit and thrown high into the air before crashing heavily to the ground, landing face down.
On the big screen, he was being helped up, his nose bleeding. As he rubbed against the ground, the racer's nose was worn flat, and the rotten flesh was faintly visible.
Xiang Nanzhi dared not look at this scene and withdrew his gaze.
Jiang Yao continued speaking, "But I can tell that Song Ze is different."
Song Ze seems really well-behaved. Whenever he speaks, his face is full of affection, and many women would believe that he really wants to spend his life with her.
Xiang Nanzhi was a little startled. "Do you have a soft spot for Song Ze? Or do you still think he's outstanding even after you broke up?"
Xiang Nan didn't know why she had these thoughts when the accident happened. Those emotions tormented her to the point of wishing she were dead. She even felt that she would never love again, that her future was bleak, and that this was how her life would be.
Looking back now, it just seems childish, even a little ridiculous.
Jiang Yao took the popcorn from her hand. "I'm not kidding. Xiang Yunduan looks arrogant, but he's actually cowardly and afraid of trouble. As for Song Ze, he seems to have no ulterior motives, but he's actually the most terrifying person."
It turns out that she wasn't still infatuated with Song Ze, but rather that she had seen through him.
Xiang Nanzhi responded, "You're dealing with Xiang Yunduan and Song Ze at the same time, and you still have to come here? How did you manage to get away with this?"
“That’s easy. I’ve been learning to get away with things since I was a child. I’ll tell Xiang Yunduan that I’m doing her a favor, and that I’ll keep an eye on Song Ze and keep an eye on you. I’ll tell Song Ze that I’m doing his a favor, and that I’ll keep an eye on Xiang Yunduan and take care of you for him.”
Jiang Yao smiled, "Then I'll tell them that you've forgiven me, that you consider me a friend, that I can approach you anytime, anywhere, and that they trust me completely."
She's a triple con artist! Xiang Nanzhi's brain is completely fried from thinking about dealing with so many people.
Xiang Nanzhi sighed, "Now that you're saying this, I'm starting to distrust you. I'm even afraid you're lying to me and I'll end up counting the money for you."
"Don't worry, I know they're not as reliable as you. They're heartless, they only make the ox plow the field but not let it eat grass. They wouldn't invite me to watch such an expensive race, let alone buy me such a good seat."
Xiang Nanzhi was amused by her words, "Just remember that, but you should also remember that if you ever wrong me again, I will not forgive you."
"That day will never come."
In Jiang Yao's memory, Xiang Nanzhi had never treated her badly; she was always her safe haven.
Looking at Xiang Nanzhi, Jiang Yao wiped away her tears, "Have you made Song Ze angry lately?"
"He's just being unreasonable."
Jiang Yao picked up a mirror to touch up her makeup, then sighed, "Then remember to pretend to faint when you go out later. I'll help you, but..."
"faint?"
She whispered, "Song Ze asked me to drug you."
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