As the sky gradually darkened, the doorbell of Shen Youjin rang. Jiang Zeshen appeared in her sight, holding a bunch of flowers in his hand.
"I've heard about Chi Tingwan. I was afraid you'd be scared, so I came to keep you company."
How could she not understand his intention? Clearly, he was using the pretext of accompanying her to gain her favor. And by the way, he wanted to check if there were any other competitors who had the same idea as him. It was like a special "inspection".
But she couldn't resist his persistent persuasion. Eventually, she opened the door and let him in, then poured him a cup of hot tea.
"I don't know who bought the traffic, and it's been on the hot - search list all the time." Jiang Zeshen crossed his long legs and sat on the sofa. He raised his eyebrows and said to her, "Bai Beichen got away with it this time!"
Shen Youjin gave a faint smile. "It has nothing to do with me."
Jiang Zeshen held the tea she had brewed. He smiled, looking both charming and amorous.
"That's good. I was afraid you'd be soft - hearted."
Shen Youjin glanced at him but didn't reply. She just looked at him and asked, "Have you made up your mind about the investment?"
Compared to matters of love, this was what she cared about more at the moment.
But Jiang Zeshen seemed to be struck dumb and said nothing.
"Not feasible?" Shen Youjin frowned. "Then I'll have to find a new investor."
It wasn't a good idea to keep dragging this on. In a few months, her pregnancy would start to show, and it would be inconvenient for the studio decoration and other things.
"Don't be in such a hurry, baby!" Hearing her words, Jiang Zeshen suddenly hooked the corner of his mouth. "There will be a racing competition on the mountain - winding track next week. Several of your ex - boyfriends will also go. How about we make a bet?"
Looking at Jiang Zeshen like this, Shen Youjin frowned even tighter.
"Jiang Zeshen, are you going to use me as a bet?"
"How could that be?" Jiang Zeshen immediately denied it. "If I lose one race, I'll invest one million. Two races, two million, and so on. What do you think?"
In Shen Youjin's mind, the driving skills of her remaining four ex - boyfriends flashed by quickly. Fu Qingye liked speeding and his driving skills were good, on a par with Jiang Zeshen. Li Nanchuan was always steady and didn't participate in racing games, so he probably wouldn't go. Gu Zhiyuan's driving skills were first - class, and Jiang Zeshen was definitely no match for him. As for Bai Beichen, needless to say, he was a spoiled young master at home. His family probably wouldn't allow him to touch such a dangerous activity as racing. Even if he participated this time, he might not win.
Moreover, his arm was still injured.
In this way, she could at least break even, as long as Gu Zhiyuan didn't make any mistakes!
"Okay." Shen Youjin gave an answer quickly. "How about adding one more condition? If you lose to me, double the original investment amount?"
Jiang Zeshen looked at her in surprise, then burst into laughter. "Baby, are you joking with me? There will be obstacles set up in this mountain - winding road race. It's not suitable for a little girl like you!"
During the time he was with Shen Youjin, she had always been a well - behaved girl. Not to mention racing, she had never even played any exciting games. How could she possibly beat him?
"How do you know if you don't try?" Shen Youjin said with a smile. "If I lose, in the future, if they come to cause you trouble, I'll unconditionally stand by your side. How about that?"
A look of disbelief flashed across Jiang Zeshen's eyes. She had actually proposed such a condition? He couldn't help but accept it.
"You said it yourself." He quickly tapped on his phone. "Just to be on the safe side, let's sign an agreement?"
Shen Youjin didn't expect that he would bring this up on his own initiative before she even mentioned it. Of course, she agreed.
Soon, Jiang Zeshen's secretary sent over an electronic contract. After they both signed it, Jiang Zeshen looked up at her and asked, "My reputation isn't very good. Aren't you afraid that if I become your investor, your future business partners will think you're unreliable and won't want to cooperate with you?"
Shen Youjin curved her lips. "You're the eldest young master of the Jiang family. Who would dare to think you're unreliable?"
Although Jiang Zeshen was a bit promiscuous in his relationships, he was very successful in his career. Who wouldn't respectfully call him "General Manager Jiang" when they saw him?
Besides, if he were unreliable, where would he get the money to buy houses and cars for Xia Linlang's fans?
"That's not necessarily true." Jiang Zeshen said mysteriously. "Just to be on the safe side, should I change my image a bit? In case others think your investor is a playboy and are afraid to come to your studio."
Shen Youjin looked at him like he was a fool. "The studio hasn't even opened yet, and you're already planning to take advantage of me?"
It was a joke. Every item on him was an international brand. The cost might even be more than her studio decoration fee!
"If you're not willing, we can change to another condition." Jiang Zeshen seemed to have known she would refuse. He said with a smile, "So, can I stay here for one night?"
"Stay here with me?" Shen Youjin looked at him warily. "Did you give away your house and now you're homeless?"
"Do I look like such a playboy? Actually, I'm very dedicated." Jiang Zeshen stood up and sat next to her. They were so close that the atmosphere became ambiguous. "I don't want to go home. I just want to stay with you."
Shen Youjin laughed. How could she let him stay overnight? Moreover, now that the contract was signed, she didn't have to curry favor with him anymore.
"No. I'm allergic to men these days. You'd better go back!"
After saying that, she turned around and opened the door, smiling as she issued the eviction order.
"You woman..." Jiang Zeshen was stunned by her quick change of attitude, then he couldn't help but laugh and cry. "At least let me finish this cup of tea. It was brewed by the little princess herself."
Shen Youjin just smiled without saying a word and didn't accept his delaying tactic at all.
Helplessly, Jiang Zeshen had to leave dejectedly.
Watching Jiang Zeshen's departing back, Shen Youjin let out a sigh of relief.
Jiang Zeshen had so many tricks up his sleeve. She didn't dare to let him stay overnight. If the news got out, how could she live her life in the future?
After seeing off this "big shot", she took a rose - milk bath in the bathroom and then happily lay on the bed.
The investment issue was finally settled. She had a good sleep that night.
But while some were happy, others were sad. The lights were brightly lit in the Li family's villa. Mother Li looked at her son who had just come back from overtime work. Her expression was as serious as that of an Egyptian pharaoh.
"Nanchuan, your Aunt Chi called and said that the original ten - day detention period has been extended to fifteen days, and no one is allowed to visit. Did you interfere in this matter? How far are you going to go for that woman? Have you forgotten how you were before?"
"I won't abuse my power." Li Nanchuan took off his coat. There was no emotion in his voice. "The Chi family had offended some people because of Chi Tingwan's actions before. Some children in the circle almost went astray because of her. Some people took this opportunity to deal with her. I can't control that."
Mother Li didn't believe him at all. Although her son was impartial, she had specifically sent someone to investigate. Li Nanchuan had met Shen Youjin in the hospital today, and Chi Tingwan was also there at that time. She just couldn't believe that it wasn't for Shen Youjin.
"After all, you're still doing this for Shen Youjin! What's wrong with Ning Xi? She knew I had a headache and specially cooked medicinal food for me. A good girl like her is hard to find. Do you really want to hang yourself on that illegitimate daughter Shen Youjin?"