12dz Chapter 302: This is not the way to spend money
Chapter 302: This is not the way to spend money
The next morning, the bright sunshine had just gently fallen on the earth, and Jiang Chengyu, wearing a simple yet elegant white casual outfit, walked down the stairs slowly like a refreshing morning breeze, with a vigorous step full of strength and confidence.
His posture was upright, his steps were light, and every step he took seemed to be taken with an innate calmness.
When his eyes inadvertently swept towards the living room, he found Luo Jinxi sitting alone on the sofa. He seemed to be shrouded in a layer of sadness and confusion, with a blank look in his eyes.
Jiang Chengyu's handsome eyebrows slightly frowned, a trace of concern surged in his heart, and he asked softly: "You didn't sit here all night last night?"
Luo Jinxi heard the voice and slowly raised her head. She tried to keep a trace of calm on her face, but her slightly trembling lips still revealed the turmoil in her heart.
She slowly said, "I'm sorry, I was too impulsive last night. I shouldn't have distrusted you. I should have given you a chance to explain."
Jiang Chengyu frowned even deeper, with a look of doubt and confusion in his eyes, and asked in a low voice: "What opportunity to explain? What do I need to explain?"
Luo Jinxi looked at Jiang Chengyu with his hands casually in his pockets. He stood there as if nothing had happened. That indifferent attitude made Luo Jinxi's impatience surge like a tide.
She stood up suddenly, walked quickly towards Jiang Chengyu, stared at him closely, and said anxiously: "Jiang Chengyu, can you explain what happened to the pregnant woman?"
Jiang Chengyu just glanced at her lightly, with a hint of impatience in his eyes, and said in a perfunctory tone: "You mean Xiaoyue? She is the old lady's personal maid. She has nothing to do with me. What is there to explain?"
Luo Jinxi couldn't help but roll his eyes, trying to suppress his inner emotions: "Then let's go, I still have to take Song Wenxuan to the Public Security Bureau for handover today! The procedure is very troublesome."
Jiang Chengyu did not respond, but turned around and strode towards the door, his back revealing a kind of silent coldness.
Luo Jinxi followed him helplessly, and the two came to the yard together. Jiang Chengyu opened the car door skillfully and got in first, while Luo Jinxi still chose to sit in the back seat.
Jiang Chengyu didn't seem to care too much about it. He sat in the driver's seat, and when he started the engine and shifted gears, he frowned slightly and leaned sideways. The pain at that moment made his eyes flash a trace of imperceptible pain.
But he quickly adjusted himself, slowly released the handbrake, and drove out of the yard of the sea view villa.
The atmosphere in the car was a bit dull. Luo Jinxi looked at Jiang Chengyu's back, and the guilt in her heart flooded again. She apologized softly again: "I'm sorry, is your arm okay?"
Jiang Chengyu raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a slightly bitter smile, and teased: "I didn't realize that you, a girl, are so ruthless."
Luo Jinxi looked embarrassed, but also righteous: "In the face of danger, if I show mercy, won't that give the other party an opportunity to take advantage of me?"
Jiang Chengyu couldn't help but smile bitterly when he heard her explanation; he changed gears again and the car sped up.
The Audi A8 was driving smoothly under Jiang Chengyu's control; soon, it stopped in front of a high-end breakfast restaurant with luxurious decoration and exquisite atmosphere.
Luo Jinxi watched Jiang Chengyu pull the handbrake and get out of the car, full of doubts in his heart, and hurriedly opened the door and got out to ask: "Jiang Chengyu, why did you park the car here?"
Jiang Chengyu turned around, with a smile as warm as the sun on his face, and patiently explained: "Aren't you hungry? This is a high-end breakfast restaurant, I can't let you go to work on an empty stomach!"
After saying that, Jiang Chengyu turned around and strode into the restaurant. His confident steps seemed as if the road under his feet was his home court.
Luo Jinxi stood there, feeling a little embarrassed. She hesitated for a long time before slowly moving her feet and following Jiang Chengyu into the restaurant.
As soon as he entered the restaurant, the luxurious design made Luo Jinxi's eyes light up; after looking around, he saw Jiang Chengyu sitting elegantly at a seat by the window, with a waiter standing next to him, who was holding a notebook and carefully recording something.
When Luo Jinxi approached Jiang Chengyu, he heard him say, "It's almost time. Serve the food as soon as possible! I'm in a hurry."
The waiter nodded politely and responded softly, "OK, sir, please wait a moment, it will be right there." After that, he turned and walked towards the catering department in the back.
Luo Jinxi looked at Jiang Chengyu with complicated eyes, only to see that he had a calm face and was looking out the window, as if the fierce conflict last night, all the misunderstandings and entanglements were like passing clouds, leaving no trace in his heart.
In the bright and spacious restaurant, the waiter soon brought a table full of exquisite meals in an orderly manner.
A bowl of steamed egg custard is placed in a warm porcelain bowl. The steamed egg custard is like delicate condensed fat, emitting an attractive luster when it shakes slightly.
The crystal shrimp dumplings are neatly arranged in a delicate bamboo steamer. Through the nearly transparent dumpling skin, you can clearly see the pink and plump shrimp inside, as if they were treasures hidden in a crystal box.
The lean meat porridge is slowly steaming in the simple clay pot, the aroma of rice and meat blending together, creating a mouth-watering fragrance;
The scallion pork pancake is fried until golden and crispy. Each layer of the dough looks like a carefully woven golden brocade, with scallions and tender pork shreds dotted in between, just like the icing on the cake.
There is also the corn cheese pizza with a rich cheese aroma. The golden corn kernels are like shining gems inlaid in the ocean of cheese, and the cheese threads sparkle with a charming luster under the light.
Luo Jinxi looked at the sumptuous breakfast, his eyes widened, his face full of surprise, and he couldn't help but ask: "Does a breakfast have to be so sumptuous?"
Jiang Chengyu just glanced at her calmly, without much expression on his face, and said in a calm but unquestionable tone: "Eat quickly, I'll take you to meet Zhang Zhekun."
As he spoke, Jiang Chengyu stretched out his hand and gracefully and naturally brought the steamed egg custard to Luo Jinxi. Then he picked up the bowl of lean meat porridge, scooped up a spoonful with the exquisite porcelain spoon, blew away the cool air slightly, and then elegantly put it into his mouth and chewed it slowly.
Seeing this, Luo Jinxi thought that since things had come to this point, there was no need to worry about it any longer, so he put aside his worries, picked up the soup spoon without hesitation, and gently scooped a small mouthful of the egg custard into his mouth.
The egg custard melted in her mouth, and the delicate taste instantly spread on the tip of her tongue. She couldn't help but squint her eyes slightly, enjoying this moment of deliciousness.
Time passed quietly in this warm and quiet atmosphere after breakfast.
Jiang Chengyu took out his mobile phone from his pocket calmly, and the phone easily turned on the scanning function between his slender fingers.
He placed his phone close to the QR code next to the table, and with a crisp "beep" sound, the payment operation was completed.
Luo Jinxi inadvertently glanced at the payment amount, which was more than a thousand yuan. He was so surprised that his eyes widened, and his eyes were full of disbelief.
Jiang Chengyu seemed not to hear it, he just stood up neatly and said simply: "Let's go!"
Luo Jinxi couldn't help but muttered quietly: "This is not the way to spend money!"
She was so busy complaining that she didn't notice that Jiang Chengyu had just walked out the door and was stopping to look for his car keys.
Luo Jinxi followed hurriedly behind, and before he knew it, he bumped into Jiang Chengyu's broad and solid back.
Jiang Chengyu was slightly shaken by the sudden collision. He turned around and saw Luo Jinxi with a confused look on her face. She was touching her forehead with her hand. Her forehead was slightly red due to the collision, and her face was flushed with embarrassment.
Luo Jinxi didn't dare to look Jiang Chengyu in the eye. He turned around quickly and ran towards the parking space like a frightened deer.
Jiang Chengyu looked at her flustered back, shook his head helplessly, and gently pressed the door opening button with his finger.
Luo Jinxi quickly ran to the car, opened the door and got in. Jiang Chengyu did not dare to be negligent, he hurriedly got into the car, started the engine, and drove like a silver lightning, rushing towards the Goldsmith Bay Villa.
An Audi A8 slowly drove into Goldsmith Bay. Jiang Chengyu sat steadily in the driver's seat. His eyes were focused and calm, and his hands skillfully controlled the steering wheel. As the car moved forward, its outline gradually became clear.
The car finally stopped accurately in the parking space. Jiang Chengyu pulled the handbrake swiftly and then got out of the car gracefully.
The security guard who had been waiting on the side quickly stepped forward and respectfully opened the car door. Luo Jinxi, wearing a neat and straight uniform, got out of the car. She had a solemn military temperament on her face and walked straight to the living room.
Jiang Chengyu handed the car keys to the security guard and walked quickly into the living room. As soon as he entered the living room, the aunt in charge of housekeeping came up to him with a smile on her face. Her eyes were full of kindness and respect: "Master, do you want breakfast?"
Jiang Chengyu raised the corners of his mouth, revealing a gentle smile, and said softly: "No, we've eaten. Thank you, Auntie!"
At this time, Xiaoyue, who was pregnant and about to give birth, walked out of the bedroom with a big belly. She looked a little unsteady, but her face was filled with happiness and joy of becoming a mother.
Seeing Jiang Chengyu, Xiao Yue's eyes suddenly lit up, a bright smile bloomed on his face, and he shouted loudly: "Master Jiang, you are back!"
Jiang Chengyu's eyes instantly became extremely gentle. He hurriedly walked around Luo Jinxi and quickly walked to Xiao Yue.
He gently took Xiao Yue's hand, as if he was afraid of hurting her. He carefully put his other hand around her shoulders and said in a low and caring voice, "Have you had breakfast?"
Xiao Yue looked up at Jiang Chengyu happily and nodded like a well-behaved child: "I've finished eating, Master. I'm going to take a walk in the yard. During the gynecological examination, the doctor told me to walk around more so that I can have a smoother delivery."
Jiang Chengyu immediately nodded in agreement: "Yes, Xiaoyue, you are about to give birth, so it's good for you to walk more. Be careful with your step, I will accompany you to the yard to exercise." As he said that, he slowly walked out with Xiaoyue.
Luo Jinxi stood there, her face turned very ugly. She bit her lower lip tightly, her eyes full of jealousy and displeasure, watching Jiang Chengyu walk past her with his arms around Xiao Yue.
The interaction between them is so intimate that anyone who sees them would think they are a loving and sweet couple.
Just then, Zhang Zhekun came over from the other end of the living room with a briefcase in his hand.
He immediately noticed Luo Jinxi's gloomy face and couldn't help but be a little surprised: "Luo Jinxi, what's wrong with you? You look so ugly."
Luo Jinxi quickly retracted his gaze, his eyes became firm, and asked: "Have you brought everything?"
Zhang Zhekun shook the bag in his hand and replied, "It's all in there."
At the same time, the old lady walked out of the guest room holding Song Wenxuan's hand. Song Wenxuan's face still had some traces of tears, and his eyes revealed a hint of fear and uneasiness.
The old lady kept comforting him: "Xiao Liu, don't be afraid. Just tell the police what you know and they will give you justice. Xiao Jie and Lao Rong will go with you. Don't worry or be afraid."
Song Wenxuan said with a trembling voice: "Thank you, Fifth Sister-in-law. I...the person I feel most sorry for is you!" As he spoke, tears could not stop flowing.
Rong Shishan walked into the living room at this time, his expression serious and solemn: "Old lady, the car is ready, shall we set off?"
Song Wenxuan wiped his tears and said to the old lady, "Fifth sister-in-law, I'm leaving."
The old lady stood at the door and waved her hand gently: "Go, I'll wait for you at home."
Luo Jinxi had a faint smile on his face and said politely, "Goodbye, old lady."
The old lady responded with a smile: "Take care, little girl, and come visit us often."
Luo Jinxi also waved his hand: "Okay!"
Zhang Zhekun waved, then walked over to the business car, opened the door and got in. Seeing that everyone was present, Rong Shishan started the car and slowly drove out of the Goldsmith Bay Villa yard.
Luo Jinxi was sitting in a business car and inadvertently saw Jiang Chengyu and Xiao Yue in the yard through the car window.
Jiang Chengyu held Xiao Yue's hands tightly and walked with her awkwardly on the steps in the courtyard.
Xiao Yue seemed to have some difficulty with every step she took, and her face gradually turned red, but the smile on her face became brighter and brighter. It was a happy smile that was full of expectations for the future.
Luo Jinxi's eyes became even colder. She turned her head silently and no longer looked out the window, but an irrepressible complex emotion and jealousy surged in her heart.