Chapter 91 - 42: Zitan Villa, 10 Million Red Envelope
Jiang Li and Zhou Jiawen were at the mall. After listening to Jiang Li’s phone call, Zhou Jiawen politely declined, "Sister-in-law, I can’t accept this! You’ve already bought me so many things!"
"So what? I bought your husband a villa before! This is nothing compared to that."
’If it weren’t for the cashback, she wouldn’t have bought Shen Yuchu a house in the first place.’
They say a woman should always have a place of her own, no matter what. That way, if she ever argues with her husband, she has somewhere to go.
Although Zhou Jiawen and Shen Yuchu had a great relationship, you could never be sure that day wouldn’t come.
That’s why she had called Liu Bo and asked him to get a few more apartments near Zhong Mufeng’s place.
One for Jing Shiyun, one for Jiang Manshu, and one for Zhou Jiawen.
Zhou Jiawen looked torn. "But..."
Jiang Li patted Zhou Jiawen’s shoulder. "Alright, no more ’buts.’ Let’s see if there’s anything else you like."
Zhou Jiawen didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. ’Seriously, what are you supposed to do when your sister-in-law loves to spend money on you?’
’Asking for a friend. It’s urgent.’
The two of them went on a massive shopping spree. It would be no exaggeration to say they were trying to buy out the entire mall.
Zhou Jiawen watched as Jiang Li, channeling her inner domineering CEO, told the sales associate, "Wrap everything up."
Zhou Jiawen frantically waved her hands. "That’s enough, that’s enough! If you buy any more, I’ll never be able to wear it all."
Jiang Li raised an eyebrow and said nonchalantly, "Even if you don’t wear it, it’ll still be nice to look at hanging in your closet."
’Besides, in a villa that big, the walk-in closet isn’t small. It would look strange with too few things in it.’
’They say a woman always feels like she’s missing one key piece in her wardrobe. Well, she was going to make sure Zhou Jiawen never felt that way.’
They shopped from morning until noon, stopping only when Cao Wenzhou called. "Miss Jiang, your housekeeper said you weren’t home. Would it be convenient for you to provide your location so I can come meet you?"
Jiang Li slapped her forehead. ’Right, I forgot all about that important business.’
’They say you get pregnancy brain for three years after giving birth, but I’m not even pregnant. Why is my memory so terrible?’
Noticing Zhou Jiawen’s confused look, Jiang Li just smiled and spoke into the phone, "It’s fine, just wait for me at the house. I’ll be back shortly."
"Of course. I’ll wait for you at your home!"
After hanging up, Jiang Li said with a touch of regret, "Someone needs to see me, so I have to head back."
Zhou Jiawen said thoughtfully, "Then you should go, Sister-in-law. I can just grab a taxi home later."
’At the rate Jiang Li was spending money like water, she was afraid her sister-in-law would literally try to buy the entire mall and have it sent home.’
When Jiang Li had invited her out that morning, she had been calm and composed.
Now, she was scared out of her wits. She probably wouldn’t want to go shopping with Jiang Li again anytime soon.
As exhilarating as the shopping spree was, she had nothing of comparable value to give in return, even though she knew Jiang Li didn’t care about such things.
Speaking of taxis, Jiang Li suddenly asked, "Do you have a driver’s license?"
Zhou Jiawen nodded, looking blank. "I do. Why?"
Jiang Li just smiled. "No reason."
’Can’t tell her I’m planning to buy her a car yet,’ Jiang Li thought. ’Knowing her, she’d definitely refuse.’
’Since she wants to be a short-drama actress in the future, she’ll definitely need a nice car to go with the role.’
’They say it’s best to have the steering wheel in your own hands. Zhou Jiawen has a license, so what’s wrong with her sister-in-law getting her a car?’
’Besides, on top of being her sister-in-law, she would also be Zhou Jiawen’s boss soon.’
’And as a boss, it’s only natural to provide your employees with more benefits.’
Since Xie Wan was hosting Cao Wenzhou at home, Jiang Li didn’t ask to be picked up and instead took a taxi.
When she got home, she found Cao Wenzhou sitting bolt upright on the sofa, staring straight ahead with a look so determined you’d think he was about to pledge allegiance to the flag.
Xie Wan stood nearby, making small talk with him every now and then, and the atmosphere seemed pleasant enough.
When Jiang Li made her entrance, both of them turned to look at her in unison.
Cao Wenzhou knew Miss Jiang was young, but he hadn’t expected her to be so beautiful as well.
He shot to his feet at once. "Miss Jiang, hello. I’m Cao Wenzhou."
Jiang Li gestured for him to sit. "Chairman Cao, please."
Knowing Jiang Li was a busy woman, Cao Wenzhou got straight to the point. He took a gold-embossed envelope from his briefcase. "Miss Jiang, this is the invitation to the auction."
Jiang Li gave Xie Wan a look, and Xie Wan stepped forward to accept it. "Time and place," Xie Wan prompted.
Cao Wenzhou nervously licked his lips. "The Tianyuan Hotel, three days from now, at six p.m."
With that said, he took out the Ultimate VIP Card that had been prepared the day before, presenting it respectfully with both hands. "Miss Jiang, this is our bank’s Ultimate VIP Card."
"Beyond being a symbol of status, it also grants you a 20% discount at any business affiliated with our bank. Furthermore, it comes with a ten-billion-yuan credit line, which you are free to use at your discretion, completely interest-free."