After the Divorce, I Unlocked a Perfect Life

"You really have no filter. You’ll say anything without even blushing."

"We’re all adults. If I pretended not to know anything, wouldn’t that just be playing innocent? Besides, a topic like this is nothing. It’s not enough to make me blush."

"Did you wear that pair of pure cotton panties I bought you before?"

Lin Jiang suddenly changed the subject, catching Liang Shuhuo off guard. This time, she was genuinely embarrassed.

"Ahhh! It’s been so long, how have you not forgotten about that?!"

"We already agreed you’d give me a ’buyer’s review.’ How could I possibly forget something like that?"

’Different fish require different bait.’

’To handle someone like Liang Shuhuo, you have to use some back-to-basics methods. A simple cotton style of panties would be a fatal blow to her.’

"Haven’t you been busy lately? You wouldn’t have had time to look at things like that, so I didn’t show you."

Lin Jiang quietly leaned in closer.

"So what you’re wearing underneath... is it the cotton pair?"

"No, they’re red."

Liang Shuhuo said in a small voice, "How about I show you this pair instead? Let’s just forget about the other one."

"I’m only interested in the cotton ones. If you don’t let me see them, then I bought them for nothing."

"You’re definitely doing this on purpose. You know I’m too embarrassed to wear them, so you insist on seeing them."

"Well, there’s a first time for everything. You have to try it eventually."

"I wore that style back in high school. It wouldn’t be the first time."

"Then let’s bring back that old feeling."

"You just love to bully me."

Liang Shuhuo composed herself and looked out at the mall.

"In about two more months, it should be finished."

"Let’s do it section by section. This is affecting business too much."

"No problem. I’ll take you to see what’s below."

"To see what’s ’below,’ we’d have to go to my office. Anywhere else doesn’t seem appropriate."

Liang Shuhuo paused, only then realizing the ambiguity in her words.

"Client-daddy, you’re bullying me again! I meant let’s go see the basement level."

"You’re the one who wasn’t clear. How can you blame me?"

"Yes, yes, Client-daddy is right. Let’s go see the basement level."

"Let’s go."

The two arrived at the basement level and found it much busier than expected. Workers were everywhere, outnumbering the shoppers.

Liang Shuhuo took out her laptop and showed Lin Jiang the renderings.

"This is the final result."

Lin Jiang studied them and was quite satisfied.

"Let’s go with this. Come with me to check on the supermarket."

"Okay."

The two walked side by side, and Liang Shuhuo said:

"I heard from President He that you couldn’t reach an agreement with Huipin Supermarket, so you’re not partnering with them anymore. You plan to operate this space yourselves."

Lin Jiang nodded. "I’ve already got most of the supply chain sorted out. This way, all the profits will be in my hands, and it’ll be easier to manage and coordinate things."

"It’s a good idea, for sure, but you don’t have any experience in this area. Starting from scratch is like crossing a river by feeling for stones. You might run into a lot of unexpected difficulties early on."

"If I meet a mountain, I’ll split it. If I meet a tree, I’ll chop it down. You can’t just give up because there are difficulties. Once the growing pains of the transition are over, everything will be fine."

Looking at Lin Jiang, Liang Shuhuo’s eyes were filled with adoration.

’This man before me truly fulfills all my fantasies about being attracted to the strong.’

’Being conquered by a man like this... I’d submit willingly.’

The two arrived at the supermarket. Because of a big sale, it was packed with people, mostly middle-aged and elderly, carrying large and small bags on their way out.

[Boss has appeared. Player, please be on guard.]

The sudden game prompt made Lin Jiang stop in his tracks.

’Huipin Group’s headquarters is in Ning’an District. According to the previous game prompts, the boss of this new map is very likely Huipin Group itself.’

Lin Jiang was a little curious as to who exactly had appeared here.

Just then, a new prompt appeared.

[Boss Appeared: Han Guangqi]

[Kill Condition: Cause the Huipin Mall in Star City Bay Phase II to go bankrupt.]

[Kill Reward: 10-year usage rights for Central Plaza, 10 million.]

His company’s office building was Central Plaza. Although it wasn’t the tallest building in Zhonghai, it was one of its landmark structures.

’Ten years of usage rights all at once. That means I won’t have to find a new location for the group company I’m about to establish.’

On top of that, there was a 10 million cash reward. This reward was nothing short of generous.

But the mission’s difficulty was also much higher than before.

’Given the size of Huipin Group, making the Huipin Mall in Star City Bay Phase II go bankrupt will be no easy task.’

"President Lin."

Just then, a voice called out.

Lin Jiang saw a young man in a suit walking toward him, extending a hand.

He was followed by several other people, who seemed to be there to inspect the progress.

Lin Jiang’s gaze fell upon the young man.

’There’s a game marker above his head, which means he’s the boss of this map!’

’Han Guangqi, son of the Huipin Group’s big boss and the deputy general manager.’

"Hello."

Lin Jiang extended his hand, and the two shook briefly.

"President Lin, allow me to introduce myself. I’m Han Guangqi, the general manager of Huipin Group. This is my business card."

Taking the card, Lin Jiang glanced at it. "Ah, so you’re President Han’s son. I didn’t expect you to be taking over the family business already."

A flicker of displeasure crossed Han Guangqi’s face, but it vanished in an instant.

"I just returned to the country and took over the family business. It’s a real shame our two companies couldn’t reach an agreement. Such a pity."

"Indeed. After so many years of partnership, all I can do is wish you prosperous business."

"Thank you, President Lin. I also hope Berkeley’s business flourishes."

"Thanks."

Han Guangqi left with his entourage, and Liang Shuhuo watched them go in silence.

"Is he the general manager of Huipin Group?"

Lin Jiang nodded. "He wanted to play the ’new broom sweeps clean’ card and act tough in front of me. I didn’t pay him any mind, so he turned around and went to Star City Bay Phase II."

"But this doesn’t do them any good, right? This situation is basically a lose-lose."

"You have to look at the bigger picture. I actually hope they leave quickly so I can really spread my wings. As for their future, that’s up to fate."

"Somehow, I get the feeling you’re about to make a move against him."

"It’s mainly because there’s some personal history here. This is a good opportunity to deal with it."

Liang Shuhuo didn’t say anything, but she had a premonition: anyone who crossed Lin Jiang did not end well.

’Among people his age, no one is his match.’

"I have a new job for you. Interested in taking it?"

"Is Client-daddy getting ready to renovate the clubhouse?"

"Clever girl."

"Thank you, Client-daddy, for gracing me with this work. I’ll work hard to complete the task with both quality and quantity guaranteed."

"This isn’t something you can just talk about. You need to show some sincerity."

Liang Shuhuo understood Lin Jiang’s meaning in a second.

"I know, I’ll definitely model them for you. But I’m not wearing that pair, so there’s no chance to show you now."

"Isn’t that simple? This is a mall. Just go buy a few pairs."

"My dearest Client-daddy, you really aren’t leaving me any way out!"

"Making money is never easy. You always have to give something. If you don’t want to do it, I won’t force you."

"No, no, no! I’ll listen to Client-daddy. You go buy them. Whatever you buy, I’ll wear. I guarantee you’ll be satisfied."

"That’s more like it. As the contractor, you must always satisfy the client’s needs."

"I know."

...

After leaving Berkeley, Han Guangqi drove his Bentley Mulsanne to the Lingnan Golf Course.

"We were just waiting for you. What took you so long?"

Seeing Han Guangqi, Zheng Jianghe handed his golf club to the caddy and walked toward him.

"The supermarket is preparing to pull out. I took a tour of Berkeley and, as luck would have it, ran right into Lin Jiang and said hello."

"This was the first time you two met. What’s your assessment of him?"

"He’s an arrogant guy. Not that old, but he tried to pull seniority on me. Just wait. When our Huipin Mall opens, I’ll make it so he won’t even know where to go to cry."

"Our two families joining forces is a union of the strong. He’s just some nouveau riche that popped out of nowhere. He’s not even worth our time."

"If you really want to take him down, our Huipin Mall alone won’t be enough. We also need to target his tenants."

Han Guangqi looked at Zheng Jianghe.

"Now is the perfect opportunity. You understand what I mean, right?"

"Of course. I’ve already started working on it. We should see some results in the next few days."