Free Web NovelChapter 142: Chapter 114: Jiajia, You’re About to Become a Wealthy Woman
"Remember this!"
Lin Jiang looked at Qiu Yunong seriously and said with a straight face, "The technique is innocent!"
"I get it, the technique is innocent!" Qiu Yunong repeated with mock solemnity.
"Let’s go with that approach."
"Mm-hmm."
Brimming with motivation, Qiu Yunong and he quickly finished their meal.
"Brother Jiang, are you busy this afternoon?"
"I have to go back and check on the noodle shop. Why do you ask?"
"I wanted to stay here for a bit, work on the upcoming release plan, and maybe film some skits. But if you’re leaving, I’ll go with you."
"That’s not a problem. You can just stay here."
"Is that really okay?"
"Why wouldn’t it be?"
With that, Lin Jiang went to the doorway to change his shoes.
"I’m leaving now. You can work on it by yourself."
"Okay."
After leaving, Lin Jiang went to the underground garage to get his car.
He had just driven away when Chen Jingjia emerged from the main gate of the complex, heading to the Huajian Cafe across the street.
After entering, Chen Jingjia looked around and saw Zhao Dan in a corner.
"You ask me out for coffee, and you’re the one who’s late. I’m lodging a formal complaint today," Zhao Dan said with a smile.
"Something came up and held me up for a few minutes. What are you drinking? I’ll go order."
"I already ordered for you. Your favorite, an iced latte."
"You know me best."
Before long, their coffees were brought over, but neither of them was in a hurry to take a sip.
"So, you asked me here for coffee. Is there something you wanted to talk about?"
Chen Jingjia thought for a moment, but she didn’t know how to begin.
"Lin Jiang’s noodle shop had its grand opening yesterday. I went to give him a gift."
"Wait a minute. Didn’t you say he bought a mansion worth over a hundred million? Why is he opening a noodle shop?"
"I guess it’s just one of his many businesses," Chen Jingjia said, tucking a strand of hair behind her ear.
"His noodle shop is incredibly popular right now. He has over ten waiters alone, and it’s always packed. He’s probably making one or two million a year, and that might even be a conservative estimate."
"I can’t believe it’s that popular."
Chen Jingjia sighed. "I can’t help but feel like his luck turned right after our divorce. Could it be that I was his jinx?"
"Let’s not get into all that superstitious stuff. Didn’t you go see him yesterday? Did you two talk? What did he say?"
"Don’t even ask. He wouldn’t let me get within two meters of him. He didn’t accept the gift I bought and just sent me away."
"I’ve met Lin Jiang a few times. Given his personality, that does sound like something he’d do."
"This isn’t the time for that. Quick, help me think of a plan. What should I do?"
"Haven’t I told you before? Start with his family. Talk more with his mother. As long as his mom approves of you, the tension between you two might ease up."
"I’ve been trying to find chances to chat with his mom these past few days, but it’s not working well. It feels like she’s just being polite. We barely exchange a few words before she’s gone."
Chen Jingjia was listless, resting her head on one hand as she stirred the coffee in her cup.
"And his sister unfriended me. I’ve sent her friend requests several times, but she never accepted. I guess his family’s impression of me has hit rock bottom."
"That’s normal. If I had a brother, I’d be angry too if I were in her shoes."
Zhao Dan was frank and outspoken, never one to mince her words.
"Have you ever considered switching targets? You don’t have to be so fixated on Lin Jiang."
"The problem is, other targets aren’t suitable. The really rich ones are all old. I can live without a sex life, but facing an old man like that every day, having to put on a smile and provide emotional labor constantly... I really don’t think I can do it."
Chen Jingjia laid out her thoughts in detail.
"And the young ones? Their wealth can’t compare to Lin Jiang’s. They drive a Panamera or a Maserati worth over a million and act all high and mighty, but in reality, they don’t have much money in their pockets."
"That’s normal. You can’t have your cake and eat it too. There’s no such thing as a perfect situation."
"But there is! Lin Jiang is."
Chen Jingjia said:
"Lin Jiang’s looks are undeniable, not to mention his wealth. Plus, we were legally married, so we have a history. He’s the perfect choice."
Zhao Dan’s eyes lit up.
"You mentioning the marriage certificate just made me think of something. I think there’s a chance! You might be about to join the ranks of the wealthy wives!"
