Free Web NovelChapter 40: Chapter 40: This Person Never Takes the Initiative
Only when Zhao Xiangjun got into Chen Xiao’s car and opened the window to wave goodbye did she snap out of her daze. She glanced at the young, handsome man in the driver’s seat, then looked back at the Qin L and her own boyfriend, whose face was already worn with age.
Sigh! Life is so unfair.
"Chen Xiao, did you skip work to come here today?"
’Usually, by the time he gets off work, I’ve already finished cooking at home. He’s so early today, he must have left before his shift ended!’
"What do you mean, skip work? I’m the sales champion. Can a sales champion leaving early really be called skipping work?"
"Pfft! Shameless!" When she was with him, she became a completely different person, enjoying her verbal jabs at him.
"Zhao Xiangjun, are you asking for a spanking!" he feigned anger.
"You’re a self-proclaimed sales champion. Have you no shame?"
"It’s a fact! I closed a 12-million-yuan deal this morning, and I even made an extra 4 million on the side!"
"Fine, then why not stay at the office a little longer and let your boss shower you with praise?"
"Am I that shallow of a person?"
"When you get shallow, you’re barely human, you know?"
"..."
The two of them were used to bickering. They couldn’t stop whenever they met.
"By the way, Xiangjun, you have a driver’s license, right?"
"I do, why? My license is almost up for renewal!"
Licenses had to be renewed after six years, meaning she’d had hers for that long!
"Have you driven at all since you got out of driving school?"
Zhao Xiangjun replied, "I don’t have a car. Where would I drive?"
"So you’re saying you basically threw your money away at the driving school."
She asked, confused, "What do you mean?"
"You got the license, but you’ve forgotten everything you learned!" freēwēbηovel.c૦m
"Hmph! I’m not talking to you!"
The car drove into Bihu Twin Seals. The environment of the high-end residential complex was incomparable to an apartment complex like Hai Run Mansion. Even the underground garage was much brighter and tidier, with sufficiently wide parking spaces!
He drove up to the entrance of his own building. His parking spot was right next to the elevator lobby; each unit came with two spaces.
In his parking spot sat a purple Wisdom Realm R7. This was the top-of-the-line model awarded by the system. He had seen this car at Ganglong International; the out-the-door price was 350,000 yuan. More importantly, its features and craftsmanship made even Chen Xiao, who drove a Mercedes-Benz CLS, envious. It was completely benchmarked against the quality standards of traditional million-yuan luxury cars.
The car’s smart cockpit, intelligent driving, active and passive safety, and various anti-collision systems were all maxed out—a machine that excelled in every metric.
"Xiangjun, I have a mission for you!"
She turned to look at him, her face full of questions.
"Hurry up and recover your lost memories—master the basic driving Skills!"
"You... you’re really hung up on this driving thing, aren’t you? I don’t even drive, so why should I learn?"
He reached into the center console, pulled out a key, and handed it to her. Then he pointed at the Wisdom Realm R7 and said, "See that? It’s the ride I prepared for you!"
"...Are you out of your mind?!"
’This woman’s train of thought is completely different from anyone else’s. Wouldn’t any other woman be so overjoyed she’d jump on me and plant a kiss on my face after being given such a big toy?’
"You commute every day. Having a car will save you from the wind and the sun!"
"I haven’t driven for all these years, and I haven’t seen the wind blow me away yet!"
’I’m not going to argue with her anymore. Once we start, it’s endless. Anyway, the car is hers now. I’ll just have to make sure she practices later!’
’This car is actually perfect for her. It already has end-to-end intelligent driving and can handle automated driving from one parking space to another. She just needs to have the basic driving Skills, and the car can pretty much drive itself.’
They took the elevator upstairs. Their two apartments were on the third floor. The residential buildings at Bihu Twin Seals were all seven-story layouts.
Zhao Xiangjun was calm the entire way, showing not a single trace of excitement, which left Chen Xiao with zero sense of accomplishment.
He pushed open the door to reveal a four-bedroom apartment in a modern, light luxury style. It was very tasteful.
The living room just inside the entrance was well-proportioned. The furniture set was all from FD, conservatively estimated to be worth a million yuan. The rugs were made of wool and real silk—modern yet luxurious.
Stepping out onto the balcony and looking out, the distant lake and sky merged into one, while lush trees provided shade nearby. Standing there felt like being in a paradise on earth.
The beds in the bedrooms were also from FD. Chen Xiao lay down on one to test it out. The enveloping comfort made him not want to get up at all. The quality of sleep here would surely improve by several levels.
He told Zhao Xiangjun to lie down and try it, but all he got in return was an eye-roll. She followed him, looking around, less like a homeowner and more like an outsider.
They then went to see the study. The large slab desk and office setup were even better than Feng Feifei’s.
This was Zhao Xiangjun’s apartment. He then took her to see his own. Having secured both units, it felt like the entire third floor was their own private world for two.
The decor and furniture in his apartment were almost identical to Zhao Xiangjun’s. The only difference was that the system had fully stocked his place with daily necessities, while hers was empty.
He had a good explanation for this: daily necessities are a matter of personal preference, and he felt it was better for Zhao Xiangjun to pick them out herself.
Sitting on the soft, large sofa in the living room, he crossed his legs and said to her, "Xiangjun, how does it feel?"
"It feels like you have more money than you know what to do with!"
’This woman is an expert at killing the conversation with a single sentence!’
He said helplessly, "Why don’t we move in over the next couple of days?"
She said, "What’s the rush? Let’s move when we have time. My place is perfectly fine!"
"Are you serious? You’d rather stay in that crappy old apartment than move into a luxury home right away?"
"What do you mean, crappy apartment? I’ve lived there for years! I’m a nostalgic person; I just think old things are better, that my own things are better. A golden house or a silver house is no match for my own little den!"
"Also, Chen Xiao, I’ve heard that scumbags always love the new and despise the old. Your behavior today is giving off some serious scumbag vibes!"
’How unfair! It wasn’t because I thought her old apartment building, with so many residents on one floor, was unsafe? The security in this high-end complex is excellent, and with the third floor becoming our own private space, it’s much, much safer.’
It was probably the unfamiliar environment; he could feel she was very uncomfortable here. Even though the property deed was in her name, she had none of the affection for this place that she had for her small, rented apartment.
He understood her personality. This couldn’t be rushed. Things would be fine once she moved in and lived here for a while.
After sitting for a while, Zhao Xiangjun suggested going back to Hai Run Mansion. Chen Xiao, of course, wasn’t going to stay and enjoy the luxury home by himself.
Due to the time, the two didn’t go back to the apartment to eat. Instead, they picked a restaurant and had a simple dinner. Zhao Xiangjun was the one who paid, and Chen Xiao didn’t try to fight her for the bill.
Every time she spent money on Chen Xiao, she would "gain both fame and fortune," though she herself was unaware of it.
During dinner, he received a WeChat message. It was from his blind date, "People are more beautiful than flowers."
"Chen Xiao, do you always make the girl take the initiative? No wonder you don’t have a girlfriend yet!"
’How unfair! It wasn’t that I don’t take the initiative; I’d simply forgotten all about her. I mean, look how proactive I am with Zhao Xiangjun.’
