Chapter 385 - 384: Worth

“Screw that, what’s that old fart think he is, actually wanting me to drink with him,” she snorted contemptuously. “It’s utterly disgusting. Who does he think he is? Does he believe he’s something special just because he has some stinky money? Staring at my legs the whole time, does he think he’s worthy of touching my silky smooth legs? Even Yang Jian hasn’t touched them.”

As soon as she entered, Jiang Yan, dressed in business attire, spoke angrily.

She had gone to discuss some company matters today, but unexpectedly ran into a repulsive man.

Zhang Liqin, who also followed into the room, was somewhat surprised, “Aren’t you and Yang Jian on bad terms?”

Jiang Yan rolled her eyes, “Of course we’re in a good relationship. When we struggled to start the business, we slept in the same bed all the time. But I guess I’m not his type, he’s lukewarm towards me. But it’s fine, I’ve stuck to him for life anyway. Right, why aren’t you angry today? That old guy kept staring at your chest too.”

While speaking, she glanced enviously at Zhang Liqin’s impressive bust. This was almost unreasonable, it was as if reality had been distorted, how could they possibly be that large without being drawn in a comic.

Zhang Liqin chuckled lightly, “I’ve gotten used to it since high school, and I always dress conservatively. Those men can’t see through clothing, they can’t see anything. Why should I get angry? You’ve probably never had a boyfriend before, otherwise, you wouldn’t be so angry.”

“How do you know that?” asked Jiang Yan, somewhat surprised.

“I’m experienced, of course I know,” Zhang Liqin said with a smile.

“Wait a minute, something’s not right.” Suddenly, Jiang Yan frowned, sensing that something was amiss.

Zhang Liqin asked, “What’s wrong? Did you think of something again, is there a problem with the contract from earlier, or did you forget something at the company?”

“No, someone has been in our house. Didn’t you see the lights on? And the snacks I bought yesterday, there’s a bag of chips missing.” Jiang Yan said with a serious face, “I guess there might have been a burglar.”

“A thief wouldn’t just steal one bag of chips,” Zhang Liqin said somewhat exasperatedly. “Besides, there’s nothing valuable in the house.”

“What do you mean no valuables? My cosmetics, bags, lipsticks, dresses… they’re worth hundreds of thousands, all painstakingly saved by me,” Jiang Yan said, “No, I need to check upstairs.”

With that, she hurried up the stairs.

But she had not gone up far when she saw Yang Jian coming down while eating a bag of chips.

“How come you’re only returning now? I was thinking of discussing some matters with you. Have you been out having fun again? Aren’t you afraid of running into ghosts outside?”

The sight of Yang Jian made Jiang Yan’s face light up with joy as she threw herself at him and hugged him tightly, “Yang Jian, you’re finally back. Where have you been these past few days? Don’t you know I thought of you every day, so much that I couldn’t sleep from insomnia.”

“Don’t talk so coquettishly about something that makes my skin crawl. You’re afraid of ghosts at night and can’t sleep, aren’t you?” Yang Jian said.

His words struck right at Jiang Yan’s heart.

But she wasn’t about to admit it, feigning nonchalance, “That’s not it. I really missed you. Tonight, I want to sleep with you, and nobody can separate us.”

Yang Jian glanced at Zhang Liqin, “Has she been triggered by something recently? Did she get timely treatment? She’s been taking her medication, right? Do not be stingy with money; as your boss, I will reimburse all expenses.”

“She’s perfectly healthy. Didn’t you run into any dangers on your business trip?” Zhang Liqin’s eyes flickered with a mature charm that fixed on him.

“Same as usual, no big problems, just nearly died is all,” Yang Jian said nonchalantly.

Nearly died?

He mentioned this life-and-death matter as if it were a trivial thing.

“Don’t scare me, you know I get scared easily,” Jiang Yan said, a bit frightened.

Yang Jian responded, “Don’t you know my situation? It would be normal if I accidentally died one day, right? Let’s not talk about this for now. You surely wouldn’t be interested in supernatural events; talking about it would just give you nightmares. Has everything been alright around here lately? Haven’t you had any work to report to me?”

“Of course there’s work; I was angry on your behalf just now,” Jiang Yan’s mood soured again.

“Let’s sit on the sofa and talk,” Yang Jian said.

Having just sat down, Jiang Yan took out a document from the drawer of the coffee table, “Take a look at this first.”

“I don’t understand this stuff. Zhang Liqin, explain it,” Yang Jian didn’t bother looking at the document, as he had just finished recording some files and didn’t feel like reading these materials now.

Zhang Liqin smiled, “This is the transfer agreement for Shangtong Tower; it’s Dachang City’s reward to you for resolving the supernatural incident before. Jiang Yan and I have been running errands for you these past few days, and we haven’t been lazy at all.”

“An entire tower, you really can do it. That’s a landmark building in Dachang City, and it’s only been completed for a few years. I even went there for a car show when I was a saleswoman,” she said, her face showing her admiration.

“Just a building, it’s nothing special. After all, I’ve risked my life for Dachang City,” Yang Jian remarked, as the value of a single building did not concern him.

After all, he now owned half of the Guanjiang Residential Complex.

Money was essentially no longer an issue for him; the remaining problems were those that money couldn’t solve.

“Sign here, and the building is yours. Jiang Yan and I will handle the remaining procedures,” Zhang Liqin opened the document to a blank space in the contract and took out a pen from her jacket pocket.

Yang Jian did not take the pen but said with a light laugh, “How long do you think the building will stay in my hands after I sign my name?”

“What do you mean?” Jiang Yan blinked, puzzled.

The prospect of gaining a building without lifting a finger was not tempting to Yang Jian. Wasn’t he always one to treasure money as if it were his life?

Yang Jian explained, “People like me don’t live long. If I want to ensure a safeguard for the future, I need to put some assets in the hands of those who will live longer. Only this way can my family, my relatives, receive care after I’m gone. Otherwise, once I die, it’s uncertain whether these things can be retained and they might even bring trouble.”

“So, to whom do you intend to transfer it?” Jiang Yan inquired.

Yang Jian shook his head, “I haven’t decided yet. Let’s discuss it tomorrow. I’ve just returned today and I’m a bit tired; I’m going to wash up and go to sleep. By the way, has Zang Hua contacted me recently?”

The liaison officer for Dachang City was Zang Hua. Once there was a supernatural event, he would definitely contact himself.

“No, he hasn’t been here for several days. He only came once because of the matter with Shangtong Tower after you left.” Jiang Yan shook her head.

“That’s for the best. His absence means that Dachang City is safe and sound. If he comes, it usually means trouble.” Yang Jian said.

The previous assumption was not wrong; after the Hungry Ghost incident ended, Dachang City became especially safe. There wouldn’t be any supernatural events cropping up for a while.

“Right, I’m planning a meeting for tomorrow. Jiang Yan, please notify Zhang Wei, as well as his father Zhang Xiangu, Wang Shanshan’s family, and Zhang Han. I want to take this opportunity to handle some matters. Also, let’s have the meeting at Shangtong Tower.” Yang Jian pointed at the document in his hand as he spoke.

“When is the meeting?” Jiang Yan asked.

Yang Jian said, “Nine in the morning.”

“Alright, I’ll call them tonight.” Jiang Yan nodded.

“I’m going to sleep,” said Yang Jian after giving instructions. He then turned and went upstairs.

After he left, Jiang Yan immediately got busy again. She had to call each person individually, and for those without a phone, she had to visit their houses to knock on their doors.

She always took Yang Jian’s instructions very seriously because she was well aware that this was where her value lay.

“Aren’t you coming with me?” Jiang Yan asked before she left the house.

Zhang Liqin shook her head, “I won’t go. Such a small matter doesn’t need two people. I’m going to take a bath and go to sleep as well. I’ve been running around all day; I don’t want to run anymore.”

Once Jiang Yan left, she got up and returned to her own room.

After taking a bath, she didn’t go to bed but tiptoed to a room on the fifth floor.

She knocked on the door, “Yang Jian, are you there?”

“What is it?” Yang Jian’s voice came from inside.

Wrapped in a bath towel, her cheeks slightly flushed, Zhang Liqin walked in with a flirtatious air about her. Seeing Yang Jian sitting on the bed, taking notes, she expertly crawled under the covers and lay down beside him.

“Aren’t you going to sleep?” Seeing that the man beside her had no reaction, Zhang Liqin urged in a soft voice.

Yang Jian glanced at her, “I’ll sleep in a bit.”

Zhang Liqin said, “I had some things I didn’t feel were appropriate to say downstairs. I want to ask you for a favor.”

“What is it?” Yang Jian asked without looking up.

“Can you sell me a few apartments? I want my relatives to move into the residential complex.” Zhang Liqin suggested.

“How many do you need? I’ll have Jiang Yan bring them to you later,” Yang Jian considered before responding.

Zhang Liqin huffed, “I have some savings. You just advance me some salary, and I can afford it. What would it mean if you just gave them to me? Do you want to keep me as a mistress? Even if you did, I wouldn’t agree.”

“I mean no offense; I just think your savings won’t cover it,” Yang Jian replied; “Hasn’t Jiang Yan told you about the property prices here?”

“I didn’t ask. But isn’t the price advertised on the real estate billboard around 9800?” Zhang Liqin retorted.

Yang Jian smiled, “That was before any trouble occurred. Now, after the supernatural incident, the property value in the Guanjiang Residential Complex has gone up a lot more than that.”

“How much now?”

“I’m not putting them on the market at the moment. If you really want to buy, I’ll have Zhang Xiangu price it at one million.” Yang Jian asserted.

“One million per apartment?”

“No, per square meter.”

Yang Jian stated, “Some wealthy people heard about my reputation and thought it would be easy to live here under my protection. How could I not make a profit off them, given the chance? Wouldn’t I be undervaluing myself otherwise?”

Zhang Liqin, both embarrassed and anxious, said, “You might as well be robbing them. You’re selling an apartment for a billion? I certainly can’t afford that.”

“The apartment price is only a million, but safety isn’t cheap. I’m not selling real estate; I’m selling a safety service. Supernatural events won’t ever happen in this complex while I’m here. Even if they do, I can protect everyone immediately because my Ghost Domain can cover the entire complex instantly. If necessary, I could even transport everyone to a safe place.”

“You’re saying I shouldn’t charge so much?”

Looking at her half-smiling, Yang Jian said, “There’s no shortage of rich people in this world, and I’m profiting off them. As for you, I think you’re quite valuable. I’ve saved you three times, and by my standard rescue fees, you’re worth at least several billion now.”

“I never realized I was worth so much.” Zhang Liqin rolled her eyes, “Then just give me a few apartments. Otherwise, I won’t be able to explain it to my family. I certainly don’t have the money, but if you need someone, I can offer myself.”

“With your value being that high, of course, it’s more cost-effective to take the person,” Yang Jian said seriously.

Zhang Liqin was quite moved and looked at Yang Jian with even more tenderness in her eyes.

But Yang Jian continued, “How much could the construction costs of an apartment be? My high price allows me to legally deduct it from your salary later, effectively earning me a lifelong employee for free, without losing out.”

“You’re actually calculating this for me.” Zhang Liqin rolled her eyes, momentarily dissipated of her touched feelings.

“Enough about that, let’s go to sleep,” Yang Jian put down his notebook.

“We should have been sleeping by now,” Zhang Liqin reached out and turned off the light.

She was getting more and more used to the life with Yang Jian.

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