Back at the shop, it wasn’t long before Li Yuanyuan returned.
She was carrying a bag full of ice cream and hugging a large waterlon, yet still moved with surprising agility. It had to be said, she was seriously strong.
"Were you looking for earlier? Did you need sothing?" Lin Jiang asked.
"Yeah, I wanted to ask for so ti off."
"What for?"
"There’s this brand called... Adidas or sothing? They’re releasing a new ice cream at ten tomorrow morning, and I want to go buy so to try it."
"Adidas? Ice cream?"
Lin Jiang’s brain short-circuited for a mont.
"You fucking an Häagen-Dazs, don’t you?"
"Yes, yes, that’s it, Häagen-Dazs! You city folk have brands that are too hard to rember. I’ve tried to morize it several tis but I just can’t," Li Yuanyuan said.
"I heard this brand of ice cream is delicious, so I want to go try it."
Lin Jiang wanted to say that there were plenty of other brands that were tastier than Häagen-Dazs and cheaper, too.
But Li Yuanyuan had a real passion for these things, so there was no need for him to say more.
It was good for her to try different things. He didn’t need to be nitpicky.
As for things like cost-effectiveness, they were trivial when it ca to treating yourself.
"If you absolutely have to go, then go. I’ll dock half a day’s pay."
"No problem, hehe."
It wasn’t that Lin Jiang couldn’t afford that half-day’s pay, but with Yang Tao and Zhou Xiaoli around, he had to maintain the rules. He could always just buy her a few more ice creams later.
RING RING RING—
Lin Jiang’s phone rang. A glance at the screen showed it was a call from Xu Lin.
"Boss Xu."
Xu Lin giggled. She felt like laughing every ti she heard Lin Jiang call her that, though she wasn’t sure why.
"I just got back to my shop and saw the manager from Berkeley head over to your place."
"Yeah, he ca to recruit . Wants to move into the food court."
"Not bad, Boss Lin. They ca looking for you. You’ve got the upper hand now."
"But I gave her a few conditions she might not be able to agree to. I’m not sure how it’ll turn out."
"The fact that they sought you out is a good thing," Xu Lin said.
"Are you busy at the shop? How about I give you a chance to get close to a beauty?"
"What do you an? Are you choosing a concubine for ?"
"Get out of here. What concubine? You’ll know when you get here. I’ll be waiting for you~"
"Alright, wait for ."
After hanging up, Lin Jiang walked out of the noodle shop.
He arrived at the mall and took the elevator down to the first basent level.
Business at Xu Lin’s shop was pretty good. She was busy working alongside her employee.
In contrast, the pharmacy across the way, without Ma Shangxi’s backing, was no match for Xu Lin at all.
Seeing Lin Jiang, Xu Lin stopped what she was doing and walked over, a smile in her eyes.
"I’m here to get close to a beauty. Let’s find sowhere private for a Uniqlo sequel."
"I’m getting old. It’s ti I abdicate and introduce Boss Lin to soone new."
"Soone new?"
"Help deliver sothing to Teacher Qiqi." Xu Lin gave him a suggestive smile.
"You two can use this as a chance to get to know each other."
"A gift?"
"No, so Chinese dicine," Xu Lin said.
"Teacher Qiqi casually ntioned that her back was a little sore, and Xuanxuan rembered. He wanted to get so dicine for her."
"Nothing wrong with that. It’s very important to have a good relationship with the teacher."
"But it would be boring if I delivered it. She’s always, intentionally or not, asking Xuanxuan about you. I think she might be interested in you." Xu Lin smiled suggestively.
"I’m guessing there’s sothing going on between you two, isn’t there?"
"How is that possible?"
’Seriously? I just looked at so NSFW Korean manwha cosplay. What’s the big deal?’
"Actually, it’s fine even if there is. Teacher Qiqi is nice, but I’m still on your big sister-in-law’s side. Go for it, try to win her over quickly."
"I think you’d be perfect as the Empress. You could manage the imperial harem perfectly."
"Then I thank Your Majesty for your favor." Xu Lin’s expression turned serious as she said,
"Honestly, I don’t want to trouble you, but interactions between a teacher and a parent are never as relaxed as they would be between you two. It’d be very formal. You know what I an, right?"
"I do."
Lin Jiang could already picture the two of them eting, constantly deflecting and exchanging pleasantries. It really would be more convenient for him to deliver it. Plus, he could build up so Affinity while he was at it.
"So where’s the stuff?"
"Hold on."
Xu Lin went back behind the counter and took out a white bag. "I’ve already portioned it out. Just tell her to brew one packet in water each day."
"Leave it to ."
Xu Lin twitched her small nose, a threatening glint in her eyes. "Delivering dicine is one thing, but don’t you go and ’deliver’ her away for good."
"I’m delivering dicine, not conducting a funeral. How could I possibly ’deliver’ her away for good?"
"I’m afraid a certain soone won’t be able to control himself and will get his soul snatched by the pretty teacher, and then won’t want to co back."
"You’re so two-faced. Just a mont ago you said you wouldn’t mind if sothing happened between us, and now you’ve changed your tune."
"Because no one’s ho at my place tonight."
"What are you talking about? I don’t understand."
"I’m gonna pinch you."
Carrying the bag, he left Xu Lin’s shop.
Back in his car, Lin Jiang called Jiang Xiaoqi.
"Brother Jiang."
The call connected, and Jiang Xiaoqi’s cheerful voice ca through.
"I heard your back has been bothering you recently?"
"Brother Jiang, how did you know? Oh, I know! Was it Xuanxuan’s mother who told you? She even said this morning she was going to bring so dicine, but I felt too awkward to accept."
"That’s not the point. Young people need to practice so restraint."
"I haven’t! Don’t say things like that, Brother Jiang." Jiang Xiaoqi’s voice beca noticeably quieter.
"It’s okay, I understand," Lin Jiang said with a laugh. "Where are you? I’ll bring the dicine to you."
"If you’re the one bringing it, then I won’t be shy about accepting," Jiang Xiaoqi said. "I’m at Henglong Square. I wanted to buy a watch, so I ca to take a look."
"Alright, wait for there. I’ll arrive in about twenty minutes."
After hanging up, Lin Jiang drove to Henglong Square.
He soon arrived at the spot where he had agreed to et Jiang Xiaoqi.
He spotted her at a glance amidst the crowd.
She wore a gray miniskirt with a pink, crew-neck, short-sleeved shirt, and her legs were covered in flesh-colored stockings. Based on this outfit alone, it would be extrely difficult to guess her profession.
Moreover, the outfit made her look much younger, like a female university student who had just graduated.
People passing by couldn’t help but take a second look.
"Brother Jiang!"
Seeing Lin Jiang, Jiang Xiaoqi quickly walked over.
She didn’t know if it was just her imagination or so other reason, but she felt that Brother Jiang looked even more handso than before.
"Have you been waiting long?"
"Not at all, I got here early."
"The dicine is in my car. I’ll give it to you when we head back."
"Okay, okay, no rush."
"Let’s go. Weren’t you going to buy a watch? I’ll go look around with you."
The watch stores were on the first floor of the mall, so they didn’t go anywhere else.
"What’s your budget? What kind of watch are you looking for? chanical, quartz, or digital?"
"I can skip the digital one; I already have a smartwatch." Jiang Xiaoqi thought for a mont and said,
"Brother Jiang, do you think a chanical or a quartz watch is better?"
"Do you have a lot of formal business events?"
"Almost none. I just go between work and ho. Occasionally I’ll go out for a al or travel with my girlfriends."
"Then go with quartz. chanical watches aren’t as accurate. Since you’re a woman and don’t have any special requirents, a quartz watch is enough, and it’s much cheaper."
"Okay, I’ll listen to you, Brother Jiang."
"Do you have a budget?"
"Between 5,000 and 10,000. I can’t afford anything too expensive. You can’t laugh at for being poor."
"I’m just a noodle shop owner. What right do I have to laugh at a distinguished teacher like you?" Lin Jiang said with a smile.
"Oh, stop teasing , Brother Jiang," Jiang Xiaoqi said shyly.
"If you hadn’t helped , I wouldn’t have been nad an outstanding teacher. I still don’t know how to thank you properly."
"You’ve already thanked plenty. Especially the Mai Shiranui cosplay from the night before last. That was fantastic."
"Hey, Brother Jiang, there are so many people around. Don’t say things like that," Jiang Xiaoqi whispered.
"But I feel like the effect wasn’t as good as it could have been. If they were a bit bigger, it would have been perfect."
"It’s fine if they’re a little small. As long as you work hard at it and promote good blood circulation, a little bunny can grow into a big one."
"You’re teasing again, Brother Jiang." Jiang Xiaoqi lowered her head in embarrassnt, a rosy blush spreading across her delicate cheeks.
Soon, the two of them arrived at the watch section.
Based on Jiang Xiaoqi’s budget, Tissot and Mido were both good options, and the selection was quite large.
She could also take a look at Longines, but the choices would be much more limited.
But none of that mattered.
’I can just buy her a nice one. Otherwise, how am I supposed to build Affinity?’
Soon, they arrived at the entrance of the Tissot boutique.
Jiang Xiaoqi didn’t know anything about watches, so she basically just went by looks. The prices were also suitable; many models were even under 5,000.
Just then, a ga notification appeared in his mind.
[A wild mob has appeared. Please be on guard.]
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