[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-i-have-10-trillion-dollars-only-usable-for-simpi":3,"chapter-i-have-10-trillion-dollars-only-usable-for-simpi-i-have-10-trillion-dollars-only-usable-for-simpi-chapter-556":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","I Have 10 Trillion Dollars only Usable For Simping",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},557080,807,"Chapter 556 - 556 483 This Feeling This Night Thank You for the Tip!_2","i-have-10-trillion-dollars-only-usable-for-simpi-chapter-556",556,"\u003Cp>556: 483 This Feeling, This Night (Thank You for the Tip!)_2 556: 483 This Feeling, This Night (Thank You for the Tip!)_2 “I’m going to get some water.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What do you need water for?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“To mix with the drink,” Jiang Chen replied subconsciously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could one drink brandy without mixing it with water?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wouldn’t that be like drinking pure alcohol?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mix water with the drink?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pei Yunxi’s simple retort left Jiang Chen at a loss for words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without bothering him further, Pei Yunxi took the bottle from the ice bucket, opened it, and poured the liquor into two tall glasses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, both glasses were filled with crystal-clear liquid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are you sure you won’t add water?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You can get drunk easily if you drink it like that.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Chen cautioned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The potency of brandy is certainly not something that champagne or wine can match.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The room is right next door, what’s there to be afraid of?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pei Yunxi stated nonchalantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Chen was once again left speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Cheers,”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pei Yunxi held up her glass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Chen could only raise his glass and clink it against hers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Clink.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound was crisp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After taking a sip, the harsh strength of the liquor made Jiang Chen inhale sharply, while Pei Yunxi, on the other hand, didn’t show any sign of discomfort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Calmly, she picked up her fork and knife and started eating,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This woman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Can she hold her liquor that well?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Chen was quite surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do you think being a celebrity is easy?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aside from acting, there’s a lot more to learn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Drinking is one of those things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, sometimes, there are some drinks you can’t refuse,”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pei Yunxi said without lifting her head, as if she knew what he was thinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They went deep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Save some for me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Chen no longer bothered being gentlemanly, directly reaching out and picking up a delicate, paper-thin roe flower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although there was plenty of food, thinking it would be wasteful to not finish it was an overestimation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each dish, beyond its exquisite presentation, contained pitifully small portions; one plate featured a little tree bearing four hoops of Huairou chestnuts and black truffles, and another plate had apple slices pickled in beetroot juice, each one nearly the size of a cherry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only would adults find them inadequate, but children probably wouldn’t be satisfied either; these dishes were merely a teaser for the taste buds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Didn’t you say you weren’t hungry?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“When did I say I wasn’t hungry?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I just said I needed to rest,”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Chen replied, repeating her manner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Continuing, he reached for another “flower” and only after putting it in his mouth did he realize it was chicken liver with blueberry jam.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had to be said, this way of eating, if done in a high-end restaurant, might lead to complaints from patrons, just like his previous experience with Fang Qing at the Bvlgari Hotel in East Sea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Pei Yunxi didn’t seem to find anything wrong with it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was similar to rich people snacking at a street stall: what seemed uncouth to others was simply being natural.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Take a drink,”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pei Yunxi raised her glass again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You drink first, I’ll eat something first to line my stomach,”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Chen said, without any refinement, and Pei Yunxi didn’t seem the least bit upset.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, she smiled softly and took a sip from her glass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I have a question for you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“One shouldn’t speak while eating or talk in bed,” Jiang Chen replied quickly, without thinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Chen looked up, still holding a little flower in his hand, “Fine, just one question.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why did you run off just now?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time it was Jiang Chen’s turn to fall silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pei Yunxi held her glass, quietly observing him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What do you mean ‘run’?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was walking,”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was a really lame joke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pei Yunxi gave no reaction but continued to watch him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Chen forced a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After looking at her a few times and seeing she wasn’t willing to let him off the hook, he finally couldn’t take it anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are you really going crazy or what?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He laughed and scolded, “Would you be satisfied if I hadn’t left?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I wasn’t joking with you,”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pei Yunxi said calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I know you weren’t joking, but…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I wasn’t ready,”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pei Yunxi was silent for a moment, then with a questioning intonation, she said, “You weren’t ready?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That expression made sense if a woman said it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What preparation did a man need?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Playing hard to get?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Jiang Chen had run, or rather walked away, the first thing that came to Pei Yunxi’s mind was this term.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she had already offered herself openly, so what was there left to play hard to get for…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>nonsense!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The so-called stratagems, tactics, and methods of men ultimately aim to charm a woman into bed, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Chen wanted to say something but stopped, instead grabbing the bottle and gulping down a large swig.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Drinking pure brandy, the taste is indeed strong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I know what you’re thinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You want to repay me in this way, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He exhaled a breath heavy with alcohol.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pei Yunxi didn’t speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But have you ever considered whether I need your repayment.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pei Yunxi slightly furrowed her brows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do you think my words sound hypocritical?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Chen couldn’t care less about being cautious at this point, staring directly at that flawless face, “If I really wanted to sleep with you, would I need to go to so much trouble?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I can take down a global luxury empire; if I really wanted to sleep with you, would I have waited until today?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under normal circumstances, hearing such words would probably set off any self-respecting woman, not just Pei Yunxi, but at this moment, in this situation, Pei Yunxi didn’t find it rude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the contrary, she felt that he was speaking the truth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, it made sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was a celebrity, true, but no matter how valuable a celebrity was, they weren’t worth tens or hundreds of billions, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let alone her level of stardom; even those A-list Hollywood celebrities would climb into bed obediently if offered investment in one or two big productions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Absurd?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wasn’t the entertainment industry, or, more accurately, the whole society, just like this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then why did you…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sss…” Jiang Chen took another sip of alcohol.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Actually, I don’t know.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes, I have a girlfriend, but since the day I first saw you, I’ve found myself…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You should understand, some things…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>are beyond one’s control.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pei Yunxi lowered her eyes slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Later, when I learned about you and Director Shi, I wanted to help you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So I entrusted Shi Qianxi to establish CX Entertainment with me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We got to know each other better because of this.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pei Yunxi remained silent, sipping her drink.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I won’t deny it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What first attracted me to you was your beauty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as I got to know you better, I realized you’re different from other stars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You are sincere inside out, strong and self-loving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Your goal of becoming a star is also very pure, seeking to improve your family’s situation and to become a world-renowned actress.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So, I wanted to help you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Chen took another drink.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These words, he couldn’t have said them without the courage from the alcohol.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So I got in touch with Thomas Felton to custom-make a world-class movie for you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s also true that when a man goes through so much trouble for a woman, he’s probably after something, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But no matter what you think, when I was doing all this, I really never thought about you owing me anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was just thinking…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pei Yunxi looked up, meeting his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Chen took a breath, “I was just simply thinking…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>to do everything within my power to help you overcome the obstacles on your path, to help you reach the place you want to stand.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only the bright light illuminated the exquisite dishes and the translucent liquid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Okay, I’ve said my piece.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Chen grinned, “You can scold me now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just don’t scold me for being lewd, for using flowery language or being shamelessly thick-skinned; I’ll accept anything else.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are you…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>confessing to me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pei Yunxi said abruptly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Chen was momentarily stumped, not sure how to respond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is the first time someone has confessed to me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That can’t be true.” Jiang Chen chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do I need to lie to you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pei Yunxi shook her wine glass, watching the liquid ripple, “I’m talking about after becoming an adult, in school everyone is just kids, it doesn’t really count.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Chen was silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Cheers.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pei Yunxi raised her glass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Clink.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their wine glasses touched again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The strong flavor stimulated his taste buds as Jiang Chen slowly drew breath, while at the same time, silently marveling at his exceptional performance just moments before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was not out of insincerity; he had simply spoken the truth in a different form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to mention Pei Yunxi, even he was almost moved by his own eloquence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Really, were it not for this bottle of brandy, such an impressive impromptu performance would likely have been difficult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Jiang Chen was silently giving himself a thumbs-up, he heard Pei Yunxi call out, “Jiang Chen.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Chen lifted his head instinctively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Come here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Chen was confused, thinking she had something to say, and shifted himself closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pei Yunxi looked at him, a complex glint briefly shimmering in her captivating eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She leaned in of her own accord.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their lips touched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Chen’s eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this time, he didn’t pull back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mood had escalated to this point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t worry about so much anymore!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Chen let go and hugged the woman countless men dreamt of tightly, eagerly kissing her, while trying to press her down onto the couch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she struggled futilely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Chen stopped his actions, bewildered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pei Yunxi pushed him away, revealing a barely visible silver thread between them, her delicate lips even redder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She spoke as if nothing significant had occurred, “It was you who turned me down before.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Chen was dumbfounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s eat.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching the woman resume her meal, Jiang Chen was completely taken aback.\u003C\u002Fp>",1712,"2026-05-30T15:07:27.483Z","2026-06-01T04:31:32.694Z",1,"novelbin.me","572b9127ad1dc5212d3aa8d85ddff9b39993dc6c602f63e89a99adcf3fa7bb26","i-have-10-trillion-dollars-only-usable-for-simpi-chapter-557","i-have-10-trillion-dollars-only-usable-for-simpi-chapter-555",2400,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-have-10-trillion-dollars-only-usable-for-simpi-cover.jpg"]