Chapter 71: Chapter 71: Feng Xile’s Dating Bible
Lin Jiang spent the whole day looking at houses, but he wasn’t satisfied with any of them. They all had one drawback or another.
But the root cause was simple: he was poor. He couldn’t afford to rent a place in a good location.
He had to make money fast, and the most effective way was through the consumption rebate system.
He checked his watch. Seeing it was about time, Lin Jiang drove to the 4S dealership, planning to give her a little surprise.
But before he went, he stopped by a nearby flower shop and bought a bouquet of roses.
If you’re going to surprise someone, you might as well go all out.
...
「Mercedes-Benz 4S Dealership, Locker Room.」
It was almost quitting time, and the female employees were in here changing their clothes.
"Hang on a sec, this jumpsuit is a little hard to put on," said Feng Xile.
"No rush."
Feng Xile changed faster while teasing Li Zhiyi.
"When you dropped that stuff off for him yesterday, didn’t you use it as an excuse to go on a date?"
"Of course not. There was a free trial dance class, so I went to check it out. Besides, he was busy and didn’t have time."
"Isn’t he loaded? Just have him sign you up. Why bother with a free class?"
"No way. The classes at 18D are super expensive. I couldn’t possibly let him pay for that."
"That’s true, but you two are going to end up together sooner or later. No need to be so nitpicky." Feng Xile gave a sly grin.
"As someone with experience, let me tell you, guys like him are absolute beasts in bed, like a pile driver. You’ve really hit the jackpot."
"You married women... Why is your mind always in the gutter?"
"What do you mean, ’in the gutter’? It’s human instinct. Don’t think that just because you’re a woman, you’re any different. We’re all the same. He feels good, you feel good. No need to act like you’re getting the short end of the stick."
"I can’t with you people. You’ll say anything," Li Zhiyi said, rolling her eyes.
"Oh, stop acting so innocent. I’m straightforward, the same day and night. But I bet some people are a different story. Probably a complete 180."
Feng Xile finished changing, and the two walked out side by side.
"So, you dropped something off for him yesterday, and he didn’t ask you out?"
"Nope. Brother Jiang is very busy."
"He can’t be busy all the time. Maybe he’ll show up out of the blue with a bouquet of red roses, or that dance studio membership card you’ve been dreaming of, and give you a huge surprise."
"No way. I’ve never even told him about that," Li Zhiyi said.
"Didn’t you say he’s observant? Maybe he secretly pays attention to what you’re into and found out that way."
Li Zhiyi covered her mouth and giggled.
"If he really does that, then I’ll drop the act. I’ll just lie down on a big hotel bed and say, ’Come and have your way with me.’"
"Tsk, tsk. In that case, I’ll have to teach you a few tricks. Let me tell you, men all like... huh?"
Halfway through her sentence, Feng Xile suddenly stopped talking.
"That car... isn’t that his Maybach?"
"Huh?"
Following the direction Feng Xile was pointing, Li Zhiyi froze!
’It really is his car!’
’And he’s waving at me!’
"Holy crap, he actually came!"
Feng Xile grabbed the stunned Li Zhiyi and they quickly jogged over.
"Hey, you’re here."
"Sister Feng."
Lin Jiang smiled and greeted her. From his previous chats with Zhiyi, he knew who Feng Xile was and that she and Li Zhiyi were very close.
"Showing up without even a heads-up. Were you planning a surprise for Zhiyi?"
"You guessed it."
"Well, in that case, I have to give you a piece of my mind. You didn’t just show up yourself, did you? Did you prepare a little something?"
"Actually, I did."
As he spoke, Lin Jiang took out the roses he had bought earlier.
Seeing the roses, Li Zhiyi’s heart began to race.
’He really bought roses!’
"You’re too smooth. Even an old woman like me is getting butterflies."
Feng Xile gave Li Zhiyi a suggestive nudge.
"What are you spacing out for? The man bought you roses. Hurry up and take them."
"Thank you, Brother Jiang." Li Zhiyi’s face was flushed as she shyly accepted Lin Jiang’s roses.
"I have something else for you."
With that, Lin Jiang took out the 18D membership card.
"When you dropped that stuff off for me yesterday, you used a tote bag from this dance studio. I had some free time, so I went ahead and signed you up. When you’re free, you can go dancing and enrich your life a little."
Li Zhiyi was stunned. She stared at the membership card in Lin Jiang’s hand, a misty film covering her clear, glistening eyes.
At this moment, it wasn’t just Li Zhiyi; even Feng Xile was completely smitten.
’This guy is way too smooth.’
"Brother Jiang~"
Feng Xile facepalmed. ’Why is she still calling him Brother Jiang at a time like this? Calling him ’Daddy’ wouldn’t be out of line.’
"Hurry up and get in the car. Don’t keep your Dad—uh, Brother Jiang waiting."
Exasperated, Feng Xile pushed the hopeless Li Zhiyi into the car.
"Handsome, hope you two have a great time tonight, but remember to be safe!"
"Got it."
Lin Jiang smiled and drove away.
Li Zhiyi quietly wiped away her tears. "Brother Jiang, you’re too good to me."
[You have gained the favor of NPC Li Zhiyi. Affinity +20]
[Affinity: 50]
[Reward: 2,000,000 NPC Special Development Fund. Has been deposited into your account.]
"What are you crying for? It’s a hobby of yours, so of course I have to support you," Lin Jiang said with a smile.
"But you’re too good to me. I don’t know how I can ever repay you."
"Just practice hard. Once you’re good, you can come and dance for me once in a while. Let me experience the joy of King Zhou."
Wiping away her tears, Li Zhiyi was now crying and laughing at the same time.
"Mhm, I’ll definitely dance for you."
What truly moved Li Zhiyi wasn’t that Lin Jiang had spent money on her, but that he could see what she truly wanted deep down.
"Come on, let’s go get dinner first. You pick a place."
Li Zhiyi thought for a moment. "There’s a pretty good grilled fish place at Henglong Square. Want to try it?"
"Sure, your call."
Lin Jiang was driving, and Li Zhiyi’s phone was buzzing nonstop with messages from Feng Xile.
Feng Xile: "You two are definitely going to dinner, right? After you eat, find an excuse to go shopping, buy some sexy lingerie and black stockings, then go see a midnight movie. By the time it’s over, it’ll be the middle of the night, so you won’t have to go home."
Feng Xile: "The man got you flowers and a membership card, hitting you right in the feels. You have to keep your promise and let him have his way with you."
Feng Xile: "Let me tell you, nothing’s more annoying than a woman who plays innocent."
Feng Xile: "It’s been so many years. That thing of yours needs to be put to use. If you don’t use it, it’ll grow shut."
Feng Xile: "He drove, so you have to make him drink. That way he can’t go back."
Feng Xile: "But don’t let him drink too much. It won’t work if he’s too drunk."
Feng Xile: "Remember! Tipsy! That’s when they’re at their best! Tipsy! Tipsy! Tipsy!"
Li Zhiyi blushed. Reading these words made her body feel strange.
Seeing Li Zhiyi squirming in her seat, Lin Jiang thought she was uncomfortable.
[Estrogen]
[Progesterone]
[Hormones]
[Dopamine]
[Adrenaline]
Lin Jiang: ???
’A bouquet of roses and a membership card... and it produced all this stuff?’
