K.E construction site.
For Pei Yunxi, this might be the last inspection.
A new foundation had been laid on the ruins once hit by shelling.
"When’s the ticket?"
"In such a hurry?"
Jiang Chen asked.
Wearing a white safety helt, Pei Yunxi turned her head, "Isn’t it all over?"
No accidents occurred after all.
This man always smiles till the end.
Though there were so twists and turns along the way.
"Who said it’s over?"
Jiang Chen smiled, looking at the orderly and well-organized construction site, "Forgot the grudge of being shelled?"
Pei Yunxi remained silent.
"A rare mont for the two of us, every extra second counts."
Jiang Chen appeared deeply attached, as affectionate as could be.
Indeed.
This place might be a Dragon’s Den and Tiger’s Lair, a hellish abyss for others, but for him, it’s like a relaxing vacation spot.
At the very least, it’s peaceful.
Besides.
Being with a beauty like Pei Yunxi, even in the worst environnt, feels like heaven on earth.
"How about we co back next year?"
Is this the start of eternal vows?
"Next year?"
Jiang Chen said no more, raising his hand with his pinky extended for a promise.
How childlike.
Not at all like soone even Madam Du would fear.
Pei Yunxi did not cooperate, stayed still, and asked, "Do you rember what you were doing this ti last year?"
Jiang Chen sighed.
"What a buzzkill."
Talking about philosophical issues in a romantic mont?
Jiang Chen put his hand down.
"No worries, we live close by, I’ll visit whenever I have ti."
Pei Yunxi suddenly fell silent, giving him an indescribable look.
No kidding.
Given the distance between the two places, Boss Jiang could sneak over at night, stay for two hours, then leave. The excuse is easy—just say he went for a walk.
Yeah.
Guys, don’t be surprised.
Might seem unbelievable to you, but given Boss Jiang’s physique, it’s not surprising.
Especially since it’s Pei Yunxi.
Boss Jiang still as energetic as ever speaks volus.
Suddenly, a phone rang.
Jiang Chen took out his phone, glanced at it, and answered with an impassive expression, but this ti he put it on speaker.
"Well played, Mr. Jiang."
From the speaker ca a voice speaking Chinese—a bit awkward though fluent.
"With such fluent Chinese, haven’t you heard a historical story?"
Jiang Chen asked calmly.
"What story?"
"Borrowing arrows with straw boats."
"..."
Seriously, the straw boat borrowing arrows story!
Losing both the woman and the army, money gone, weapons gone, and still being mocked to your face—anyone would be furious.
Can’t bla Boss Jiang for being petty, gaining the upper hand yet modest.
It’s not like he made the call.
The other party volunteered to co forward, wouldn’t it be rude not to respond?
There was a brief silence on the other end.
"I’ve never heard it before, but I learned sothing new. Thank you, Mr. Jiang, for teaching ."
So arrogant... no, so humble.
Jiang Chen holding the phone, "You’re not leaving yet?"
"Leave? Why should I leave? I still have plenty of work here."
Tsk.
Neither arrogant in victory nor discouraged in defeat.
True.
Just one small battle after all.
A new round can always be started.
Puppets are everywhere.
"Mr. Jiang, are you leaving? No need to hurry, I’m looking forward to further exchanges with you."
Smart people may be intelligent.
But that doesn’t an they’re unemotional.
Nor does it an they have no desire to win.
Even Pri Minister Cao, such a world-class hero, couldn’t handle the straw boat borrowing arrows tale.
"I’m in no rush."
Jiang Chen replied cheerfully, "I still have a few days left."
"Oh?"
The other side smiled, "Looks like Mr. Jiang still has so unfinished business."
"Not exactly, I just want to watch fireworks with my woman."
Mind you, it’s on speaker.
And it’s Boss Jiang speaking.
aning Pei Yunxi heard it all crystal clear.
Not even a bit embarrassed?
Feeling pretty bossy?
If a voice yelled "Who’s your woman," it would humiliate Boss Jiang completely.
Logically.
Pei Yunxi could totally do that.
After all, she had restless nights for so long.
But in reality, she said nothing, didn’t break Boss Jiang’s facade or walk away.
"Mr. Jiang has great taste. When are the fireworks? Wondering if I’ll get to see them."
"As long as you’re in Myanmar, you should be able to see them."
Jiang Chen’s tone was calm and friendly.
"Is that so? Then I’ll look forward to it just like Mr. Jiang."
Arrogant.
Overly arrogant!
Doesn’t seem like a loser at all.
Complete show of strength, all full of bluff and bluster.
Suffering a total defeat yet not willing to flee, even dare to stay behind, so confident?
Not afraid of death?
Jiang Chen’s lips curled into a faint smile, "Staying at sea all the ti, mind the rheumatism."
Rheumatism?
Pei Yunxi, eavesdropping openly, couldn’t help but glance at him.
Boss Jiang in control, composed like a mountain.
Dropping subtle hints about the sea, proving he knew their location, at least roughly.
The other side clearly caught the hint but remained indifferent, "Thank you for your concern, Mr. Jiang. If you ever have ti, I warmly invite you aboard for a chat."
Provocation.
Blatant provocation!
Even if you know I’m at sea, so what?
The seas are vast.
The opponent assud Jiang Chen was bluffing, and maybe he was.
"Then send your coordinates?"
The other side laughed.
"If Mr. Jiang is sincere, you’d surely find ."
Still provoking and mocking.
Have to admit, quite stubborn.
Even in thorough defeat, unwilling to admit defeat.
But that’s just the culture there.
Always full of confidence.
The beacon of humanity, how could they concede?
Bickering is for kids, Jiang Chen surely wasn’t this childish, yet words ca to his lips and went back down.
He had already warned him.
But the other side was indifferent.
At this juncture, best not to interfere with others’ fates.
"eting or not is unimportant, watching the sa fireworks is no different from eting."
This statent.
Philosophical weight is high.
"Then I’ll look forward to it alongside Mr. Jiang."
"Why not go find him."
After the call ended, Pei Yunxi asked, thinking the other side was overconfident too.
"Just a minion after all."
Jiang Chen pocketed his phone.
"..."
A minion.
Who’s really the arrogant one?
Though Boss Jiang seed laid-back, carefree, Pei Yunxi wasn’t fooled.
"Just now, who did you say is your woman?"
Jiang Chen instantly toned down his deanor.
In the entertainnt circle.
Doesn’t he know ignorance is bliss?
How did he stand out?
"Mind if I boast a bit?"
Boast?
So all those nights were a free ride, huh?
Pei Yunxi abruptly smiled softly, gently, then swiftly, not a hand but a leg moved.
Luckily, she wore flat shoes to inspect the site.
Still, Boss Jiang wasn’t spared, staggered by that world’s most stunning leg, tumbling into a nearby sand pile.
Pei Yunxi stood there with a light smile, her brows picturesque.
"I don’t mind."
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