Chapter 77: Rolling with My Bro Jiang (Part 1)

Chapter 77: Rolling with My Bro Jiang (Part 1)

Jiang Huizhou tapped Shen Zhixue on the forehead: "The Wan family controls the military, and Qiu Ying's promises carry more weight than Wan Chenghan's. There are always things money can't fix, but in the Empire, there’s absolutely nothing the Wan family can’t handle."

Shen Zhixue raised his hand to rub his forehead, letting out a soft hiss.

He followed Jiang Huizhou inside: "Everything here looks crazy expensive. With just your Chengfeng Group... you probably don’t have that kind of cash, right?"

Jiang Huizhou didn’t respond, simply leading Shen Zhixue through the various items before stopping in front of a mutton-fat jade ring.

Shen Zhixue instinctively glanced at the price. The price tag in star coins made Shen Zhixue, a total country boy, gulp.

"Not bad," Jiang Huizhou said, bending down to pick up Shen Zhixue's left hand and placing it on the counter for comparison. "You into it?"

Shen Zhixue's eyes lit up like dollar signs, and he nodded subconsciously: "Hell yeah."

After all, it's hard not to like something worth 200 billion star coins.

Shen Zhixue almost lost track of all the zeros!

Jiang Huizhou hummed softly and said, "We'll take it."

Shen Zhixue watched eagerly as the attendant took the jade ring out of the display case. Jiang Huizhou led him to the front desk, where free red cords and some fancy beads made of precious metals were provided.

Jiang Huizhou sat at the counter and pulled out a few red cords.

Then, his long, slender fingers began to weave the cords together like a pro.

Shen Zhixue was taken aback: "You can do this?"

Jiang Huizhou glanced at him but didn’t answer the question. Instead, he said with interest, "The thumb ring was originally a protective gear used by men in battle to prevent bowstrings from rubbing against their hands. By the Qing dynasty, it had become a piece of jewelry, and its significance went far beyond that. It became a symbol of power and status, something only the elite could rock."

Shen Zhixue nodded: "Oh."

Why’s he telling me this? It’s not like he’s giving it to me.

After finishing the red cord, Jiang Huizhou held it up to Shen Zhixue for comparison: "A little thing carved from pure Hetian jade. It looks good on you, especially with your fair skin, my Zhi Zhi."

With that, he placed the 200-billion-star-coin ring around Shen Zhixue's neck. The red cord was adorned with a few dazzling metal beads, and the small jade ring at the bottom glowed softly, making Shen Zhixue’s skin glow even more.

Jiang Huizhou reached out, his fingertips brushing against Shen Zhixue's neck. After a moment, he asked, "So, my Zhi Zhi, you like it?"

It took Shen Zhixue a moment to process what had happened. He stammered, "For me?"

"It’s no big deal. Just wear it for kicks," Jiang Huizhou said with a light chuckle. "Let’s go."

Shen Zhixue’s brain short-circuited as Jiang Huizhou pulled him along, causing him to stumble a few steps.

Once outside, the cold wind helped clear his overheated mind. He asked cautiously, "Weren’t you supposed to buy something to exchange for a promise from the Wan family? And such an expensive item—did you even pay for it?!"

Was he gonna find a 200-billion-star-coin bill in his inbox when he got home?!

"Why would I need to pay?" Jiang Huizhou blinked. "This whole building’s mine."

Shen Zhixue stared in shock at the grand building before him.

This was the biggest treasure trove in all of Capital Star—no, in the entire Empire. Over time, many artifacts from ancient Earth had turned to dust, and only a handful remained. This entire building housed nearly 60% of the ancient relics in the universe, some genuine, some fake.

He had initially wanted to keep his distance from Jiang Huizhou, as it was uncertain whether the plot would follow the original story. The male lead hadn’t grown up yet, and the female lead hadn’t appeared. He’d given himself two options.

If he could successfully change the plot, he could ensure that both Jiang Xingliu and Jiang Huizhou survive, completely break free from the script.

But if he couldn't alter the plot, he could still divorce Jiang Huizhou after Jiang Xingliu comes of age.

However, before that, he must make Jiang Huizhou completely change his view of him, at least no longer despise him, to ensure that his life after divorce wouldn't be hunted down by that lunatic Jiang Huizhou.

But now, Shen Zhixue is beginning to waver.

He knew Jiang Huizhou was wealthy, but he didn't know he was this damn rich!

What's the point of working hard anymore?

Hanging out with my brother Jiang, the villa is by the sea, Jiang family!!!

Jiang Huizhou sat in the car, his elbow resting on the steering wheel of the hovercar, watching Shen Zhixue with amusement as he changed expressions one after another, both thrilling and amusing.

The little rabbit pressed against the window, looking at the antique building, drooling like crazy.

"Earlier, you told me you just wanted to survive," Jiang Huizhou reached out, brushing Shen Zhixue's lips, "Do you think this is enough for you to survive?"

Shen Zhixue nodded frantically, "Enough, enough."

Enough to last him a lifetime!

No, enough for him to die and live again, live and die again, die and live again...

Really, it's his first time being a nouveau riche, so excited, what should he do next, kneel down and kowtow to Jiang Huizhou with a couple of loud bangs?

No, make it twenty, two would make him feel uneasy about the money.

"So, next time you face a multiple-choice question," Jiang Huizhou leaned in, his lips touching the still unhealed kiss mark, revealing his true intentions, "Choose me, okay?"

Shen Zhixue gave a thumbs up, "I must choose you, not just for single-choice questions, even for multiple-choice questions, there's only one answer, and that's Boss Jiang! Betting my life's honor and dignity! Even if a knife is at my neck, my answer sheet will only have Jiang Huizhou's name on it!"

Although he knew this nonsensical talk was just casual chatter, the little rabbit is cunning and greedy, yet his sweet talk could be deadly.

Jiang Huizhou watched his babbling mouth, tilted his head slightly, and bit his lower lip.

Shen Zhixue gasped, blinking.

Having just received two hundred billion star coins, Shen Zhixue's enthusiasm for work was high,

But he couldn't bear to part with it.

Shen Zhixue was the first person in many years willing to go to such lengths for him, even after seeing his coldest heart, even understanding his schemes, he would stand up, stand in front of him, blocking all foreseeable dangers tightly.

When mocked in the bar, he sat on his lap without a word, scared himself, but still picked up a bottle and smashed it at the person who insulted him;

After knowing he had been set up to fall into danger, even though he had a way to escape and counterattack, he still prepared to sacrifice his own finger to help his plan succeed;

At the Jiang family banquet, his scheme was clumsy, the only condition to fall for it was to care about him, if he didn't care about his own life, he could have just ignored it, wouldn't have fallen for it at all;

Even though he clearly sensed Shen Zhixue had ulterior motives, he didn't mind.

People living in this world can't be completely innocent, he himself was full of schemes, planning every step.

Even if loyalty and betrayal could flip in an instant, as long as he remained useful, he wouldn't be abandoned.

"No..." Shen Zhixue frowned and groaned, "It still hurts."

Jiang Huizhou pressed against his forehead, his voice tense: "Didn't you apply the medicine already?"

"Just because you applied medicine doesn't mean it heals that fast!" Shen Zhixue almost cried out: "I really can't take it, Jiang Huizhou."

"Well..." Jiang Huizhou paused, lifting his long eyelashes, showing a pitiful expression: "Not even once?"

Shen Zhixue bit his lower lip, looking troubled: "How about using my hands?"

Jiang Huizhou narrowed his eyes, sighed, tilted his chin, and kissed Shen Zhixue's lips again. He kissed fiercely, as if venting all his pent-up frustration through this kiss, biting and nibbling, almost robbing Shen Zhixue of all the air in his chest.

When the kiss finally ended, Shen Zhixue was completely drained, barely able to sit up straight, clutching the edge of the car window, gasping for breath, a small red tongue involuntarily peeking out from his swollen lips.

Jiang Huizhou started the hovercraft: "Buckle up, we're heading out."

Shen Zhixue said pitifully, with a lisp: "It's swollen from all the biting."

"Hmm, sorry." Jiang Huizhou said: "Next time..."

Shen Zhixue rolled his eyes.

He had heard this nonsense more than once!

"Next time, I'll bring some ointment." Jiang Huizhou said without any guilt: "Your lips are so soft, even a little kiss turns them red."

Shen Zhixue: "..."

Is this even human language?!

Where exactly is "slight" in that!

Every time, it's so intense, like he's trying to leave a mark on me.

But since Boss Jiang just gave me two hundred billion, I can let this little mad dog mark his territory slide.

Shen Zhixue suddenly realized, still speaking with a lisp: "Wait, didn't you say you were going to buy something for my family? Why haven't you bought it yet?"

Jiang Huizhou couldn't hold back, laughed: "Well, I didn't plan to buy it; someone will deliver it for me later."

Shen Zhixue realized he was being laughed at, angrily put his hands on his hips: "You're making fun of me!"

Jiang Huizhou rested his head on one hand, barely holding back his laughter, said seriously: "No, I just remembered a really funny joke."

"Who would believe such nonsense!" Shen Zhixue said indignantly: "Who did this to me! Ouch—it hurts so much..."

"If it hurts, then talk less." Jiang Huizhou glanced at Shen Zhixue: "Is the medicine that old man gave even working? It's been almost four hours and it's still not better."

Shen Zhixue thought it was ridiculous, rolled his eyes at Jiang Huizhou, turned his head away, and stopped talking.

For the sake of his antique building, he endured it!