Chapter 352

The roar of the engine echoed through the mountains.

The tires crushed the yellowish-brown dirt road, kicking up a long "yellow dragon" of dust behind the car that lingered for a long time.

The bright white Jeep Wrangler wove through the rolling mountains.

Outside the car window, the distant scenery appeared and disappeared under the shroud of dark clouds, like a smudged ink wash painting.

"Wow! So cool!" Jiang Yourong, sitting in the passenger seat, shouted toward the window.

Seeing the dust drifting over, she hurriedly closed the window again.

The seatbelt crossed her mature and voluptuous body, outlining her towering chest, which rose and fell with the bumpy car.

Her face was flushed with excitement, and she looked toward the driver's seat, "Xie Shu Yu, I have to admit, off-roading is indeed very fun. It's a pity it's summer now, and many camping spots and scenic areas are too hot. How about we come again during the October 1st holiday?"

"You know, October 1st is my busiest time of the year, but I can lend you the car to play with."

"Don't bother, I'm a poor person. If I break it, I can't afford to pay for it." Jiang Yourong shrugged helplessly.

Her annual income was only a little over 200,000, and she had just bought a house a few years ago, and from time to time, she still had to pay for "horizontal research funding."

Her actual disposable savings were very little.

And this Wrangler had a landing price of 520,000, and even a used one would cost over 300,000.

"Hehe, you don't need to pay. I don't have time to go off-roading in Yancheng at all, I only drive it occasionally when I go back to my hometown. You're on summer vacation now, so if you like it, I'll lend it to you."

"Forget it, forget it, I have no confidence in my driving skills."

"Pay attention, we'll be at the top of the mountain soon."

Switching the gear to low-speed four-wheel drive mode, Xie Shu Yu stared intently at the slope ahead, her eyes filled with joy and excitement.

"Rumble—" She stepped on the accelerator slowly and firmly.

The tires bit tightly into the ground, gripping the rough mountain rocks and mud, and the wheels spun rapidly, kicking up flying debris.

After driving for a while longer, the car stopped beside the Yunxiao Pavilion at the top of the mountain.

Jiang Yourong unbuckled her seatbelt, pushed open the car door, and jumped down.

Standing on the high mountain at an altitude of 1488 meters, one could see the sea of clouds and the beautiful scenery of the Taihang Mountains at a glance.

"Xie Shu Yu, come over quickly and take a photo for me!"

She turned around and shouted at the Wrangler beside her.

Immediately after, she saw the somewhat dirty car door pushed open, revealing someone wearing a rose-red sports vest, loose cargo pants, and brown sunglasses.

Her long hair, like black silk, was scattered by the mountain wind, and under her high-bridged nose, the slightly upturned corners of her mouth carried a faint, elusive smile.

With her tall, sexy figure paired with the large Wrangler off-road vehicle behind her, she appeared confident and dashing, possessing the charm of a great heroine.

Jiang Yourong couldn't help but twitch the corner of her mouth, "Don't take a photo with me in a while, I'm afraid I'll drop my phone. Why don't you ever get fat! It's unfair!"

She was slightly chubby herself, and she would look even fatter on camera.

If she were set off by the 175cm/51kg Xie Shu Yu, she would really become "Fatty Jiang."

"I told you to work out, but you don't have the perseverance."

"Click—" "Click—"

The sound of photos being taken rang out continuously.

Both of them were top-tier beauties; one was tall, thin, and sexy, both beautiful and dashing, while the other was plump, mature, and beautiful.

Appearing in front of the scenic spot at the top of the mountain at the same time naturally attracted burning gazes.

However, very few dared to come up to strike up a conversation.

Mainly because Xie Shu Yu's temperament was too sharp, carrying a thick sense of cold, glamorous majesty.

After blowing in the wind at the top of the mountain for a while, accompanied by the loud roar of the engine, the white Wrangler started up again.

It slowly descended along the mountain road, gradually intertwining with the surrounding vegetation and rocks.

Xie Shu Yu slowed down the car and casually opened the window, letting her long, pitch-black hair dance lightly.

Her mood also gradually became relaxed and bright.

She had always had an independent, confident, and unyielding personality.

Regarding her career and life, her attitude was the same as how she treated off-roading.

Even when facing the worst road conditions, she would forge ahead without flinching.

What she enjoyed was this sense of accomplishment from conquering "high mountains."

Half an hour later.

The car arrived at a campsite at the foot of the mountain.

Xie Shu Yu scanned the area and parked the car next to a black Hummer H2.

That was an old 2008 Hummer, with rugged and powerful body lines, carrying the unique charm of a hard-core off-roader.

It shimmered with a different kind of charm amidst the green mountains and clear waters.

The two walked forward for more than ten meters and saw a man and a woman eating barbecue in the shade of a tree.

"Qingchuan, Shanshan." Xie Shu Yu smiled and greeted the two.

"Xiaoyu, Professor Jiang, the large meat skewers are freshly grilled, come and taste our Qingchuan's craftsmanship!" Su Shan, wearing Martin boots, stood up and shook the meat skewers in her hand.

"Thank you, you two have worked hard."

The two took the meat skewers and sat down on the chairs opposite them.

"Ding ding ding—" The sound of glass bottles colliding rang out.

The four of them ate barbecue while drinking Arctic Ocean soda, the atmosphere very pleasant.

"I've made an appointment with a few sisters to go to a spa tonight, are you and Professor Jiang going?" Su Shan invited, "My treat! The buffet inside is super delicious, and the fruit is also especially great."

Xie Shu Yu shook her head and said, "Not tonight, there's a small gathering at my place. My cousin is back from abroad and brought a foreign boyfriend, and my parents want me to go over to hold down the fort."

Jiang Yourong thought for a moment, but still couldn't resist the temptation of a spa + delicious food, "I've been traveling recently, and I really want to get a beauty treatment."

"Okay, then I'll come pick you up tonight."

Tang Qingchuan put down his drink and said, "Xie Shu Yu, regarding your financing, I've already mentioned it to a few friends. If there's any news, I'll notify you in time."

"Thank you, but I've already let it go now. It doesn't matter if I can't get financing, there will always be a way when we get to the mountain." Xie Shu Yu smiled and shook her head.

Tang Qingchuan was the husband of her high school classmate Su Shan and also one of her good friends, whom she had known for nearly 10 years.

He could be considered a standard rich second generation, very passionate about off-roading, and had even opened a road-touring off-road club in Quancheng.

His family's main business was earthwork engineering, mainly undertaking government infrastructure projects, and also involved in the real estate sector.

He could be considered a person with a lot of connections throughout Quancheng.

For example, the house with a garden on the ground floor that she bought for her parents was obtained through Tang Qingchuan's connections.

And the jobs of some relatives were also arranged with Su Shan's help.

However, his circle of connections was mainly in the engineering field and had absolutely nothing to do with consumer chain stores like Weiguang Cafe.

Moreover, Tang Qingchuan was currently at a critical stage of taking over the family business.

Xie Shu Yu wouldn't be shameless enough to drag her friends into investing in her.

"Alright, you see how it goes." Tang Qingchuan smiled, "As a strong woman like you, we don't have the qualifications to give advice."

Su Shan immediately nodded and said, "That's right, Xiaoyu was especially strong-willed in high school, no matter what she did, she had to do it to the best of her ability. After graduating from university, she started from scratch and built up assets of tens of millions. She is the most outstanding independent woman among the people I know."

She really admired this good friend of hers, unlike herself who relied on her parents in the past and now relies on her husband.

Xie Shu Yu pursed her lips and chuckled, nudging Jiang Yourong beside her with her arm, "You guys stop for a while, I'm nowhere near that level. Let our Professor Jiang tell the story of Jin Dongshi, and you'll know what a truly max-level woman is."

Tang Qingchuan and Su Shan were both stunned, "Professor Jiang knows Jin Meixiao?"

They had only met Jiang Yourong a few times and hadn't had much contact.

Jiang Yourong, who was busy stuffing her face, smiled and pretended to be nonchalant, "I once served as an assistant to Jin Dongshi."

This sentence had almost become her catchphrase.

As long as she said it, it was guaranteed to make her the most dazzling person in the room.

Sure enough, in the next half hour or so, the two kept asking about stories and rumors regarding Jin Dongshi.

"When I resigned in May 2017, Jin Dongshi's car was a silver-black two-tone Maybach S680. Speaking of which, I even sat in it a few times."

"What about the driver? Was it a powerful retired soldier king? 1.9 meters tall, handsome, wearing sunglasses..."

"Pfft—" Jiang Yourong couldn't help but laugh out loud, then said, "Of course not, Jin Dongshi's drivers and assistants are all women. For example, a female driver who just came when I was there had a very interesting name, Liu Liu Jia Yi. She was a cold and dashing girl who had won a national martial arts championship."

Mentioning her former colleague, Jiang Yourong felt sour in her heart again.

Because she was "gluttonous and lazy" and "greedy for enjoyment," she gave up her assistant job and chose to pursue a PhD to become a teacher at a university.

Actually, the profession of a university teacher was quite good; high social status, relatively easy work, and winter and summer vacations. It was her ideal profession in the past.

But the problem was, everything is afraid of comparison.

They were both early assistants.

Some became directors of listed companies, some were making waves overseas, and some stayed by Jin Dongshi's side to manage Smile Holdings.

Now that she saw these people, she didn't even have the qualifications to talk to them.

Even that driver, Liu Liu Jia Yi, heard that she later went to Jin Dun Security to become a big leader.

Fate is just that shitty!

After 5:00 PM.

"Ding ling ling—" The phone rang.

Tang Song, who was chatting with his parents, picked up his phone to take a look and answered the call, "Hello, Zhang Lei, are you done?"

"Yeah, just left the client's company. Where are you now? Are you free?"

"I'm at home, I'm free. Want to go get a drink tonight?"

"Of course! You've been drinking too, right? I called a buddy to be the designated driver, and I'm driving to town to pick you up now. You just wait for me at the bus stop at the intersection, I'll be there in about 10 minutes."

"OK, see you later."

After hanging up the phone, Tang Song said something to his parents and got up to walk outside.

He hadn't seen Zhang Lei for more than 6 years. In the past, he was busy with studies and work, and he had indeed neglected a lot.

Now that he had run into an old classmate again, he felt quite emotional.

He walked along the smooth cement road to the intersection and waited for a few minutes.

"Beep beep—" The sound of a car horn rang out.

Immediately after, a dirty Haval H6 stopped beside him.

The passenger window rolled down, revealing a face glistening with oil and sweat.

Zhang Lei patted the car door and smiled, "Let's go, Tang Song! Get in!"

Tang Song nodded, pulled open the back door, and sat in. The smell of alcohol, smoke, and sweat instantly rushed into his nose.

"This is my buddy Wang Chaofei. Chaofei, this is my junior high classmate and good friend, Tang Song." Zhang Lei introduced briefly.

The two greeted each other.

The car started slowly.

Tang Song asked casually, "By the way, where are we going to drink?"

"How about Quancheng?" Zhang Lei turned sideways, "Didn't you want to ask about Zhang Yan? Liu Shasha is also working in the city now. Her work is incredibly busy, she only gets one day off, and today just happens to be the weekend, so she's free."

"Sure, no problem." Tang Song nodded lightly, then smiled, "You know her so well, you two wouldn't happen to have something going on, would you?"

Regarding this old classmate Liu Shasha, he only had a tiny bit of impression left, and he probably wouldn't even recognize her if they met.

However, judging from Zhang Lei's attitude, it was obvious that he was quite close to Liu Shasha.

"Nothing like that." Zhang Lei hurriedly denied, "We just happen to live in the same neighborhood now, so we're in touch more often."

The two chatted for a while about memories of junior high.

Zhang Lei took out his phone to check the time, "Anyway, let me call Liu Shasha first to confirm the specific location."

"Yeah, okay."

Zhang Lei searched through his contacts and dialed directly, "Hello, Shasha, want to go get a drink tonight?"

"Oh my god, you're too narcissistic, I really didn't want to chase you."

"I'm not messing around with you, a junior high classmate is back, and I want to find you to go drink and chat together."

"I'm not telling you, anyway, if you come, you'll know who it is."

"Uh... okay, okay, we'll be at Snail Tavern around 6 o'clock."

After hanging up the phone.

Zhang Lei said somewhat speechlessly, "Liu Shasha is with Zhang Yunpeng, she said they'll come over together tonight."

Tang Song smiled indifferently, "Doesn't matter."

With his current state of mind, he naturally wouldn't care about this "bad student" from his class in the past.

Not to mention that they hadn't met for more than ten years, they were complete strangers.

"Zhang Yunpeng has become an internet celebrity now, he says he knows quite a few big bosses. I guess Liu Shasha wants him to help introduce a job, so she goes over to his studio to hang out and suck up to him whenever she has free time."

"It's also helpless, jobs are hard to find now, especially for someone like her who has no skills and no connections."

Zhang Lei leaned back in his seat, chatting with Tang Song one sentence at a time.

Unknowingly, the car drove into downtown Quancheng and stopped at a bustling commercial street.

The two got out of the car.

Zhang Lei pointed to a clear bar on the street named Snail Tavern, "It's right here, there's food and drink inside, and you can watch movies. Let's go in first."

"Let's go." Tang Song patted him on the shoulder and strode into the tavern.

Soft music drifted through the air.

The walls were covered with posters of various classic movies, and the decoration style was full of a leisurely atmosphere.

Behind the wooden bar, a dazzling array of liquors looked colorful under the lights.

Because it wasn't peak time yet, there were very few guests in the bar.

The two sat down in a booth near the back and casually ordered some beer, snacks, and a fruit platter.

"Ding—" The sound of bottles colliding rang out.

As the cold liquor slid down his throat, Tang Song leaned comfortably on the sofa and asked curiously, "By the way, Zhang Lei, I haven't asked you yet, what kind of work are you doing now?"

"Sigh." Zhang Lei smiled self-deprecatingly, "I'm embarrassed to tell you voluntarily, I've completely fallen now. Currently, I'm doing food and beverage channel sales, the clients are supermarkets, malls, grocery stores, etc., around Quancheng..."

Then, as if Zhang Lei had opened the floodgates, he started talking about his situation over the past few years while drinking with Tang Song.

After graduating from high school, he attended a local vocational college.

He wasn't short of money during college, lived a very carefree life, and even had a deeply memorable romance.

Unexpectedly, just after graduation, his father's business ran into big problems.

The client defaulted on the project payment and later ran away.

His family lost everything and owed the bank a large sum of money.

His father was so angry he was hospitalized, and his health plummeted.

He could only work hard to pay off the debt, and his girlfriend naturally proposed a breakup.

Listening to his experience, Tang Song felt a thousand emotions in his heart.

After he finally stopped.

Tang Song asked, "Zhang Lei, have you ever thought about going to Yancheng to develop?"

Zhang Lei was stunned and smiled, "Of course I have. The reason I asked you for a drink this time, besides catching up, is to tell you that in a while, I'm also going to Yancheng to work. I'll definitely be asking you out for drinks and meals then."

"Oh?" Tang Song asked in surprise, "Have you already found a job?"

"No, it's because I performed well, and with some connections, I'm being transferred to the company headquarters." Zhang Lei took a box of business cards out of his wallet, pulled one out, and handed it to Tang Song, "This job I have now was introduced by a relative. Although it's a bit hard and tiring, the money is good, and it's a proper big enterprise with complete promotion channels and space."

Tang Song took the business card and glanced at it, his gaze slightly stunned, "Zhongcheng Group?"

Zhang Lei said with a bit of pride, "Yeah, it's considered a well-known industrial group in our Yan Province. I'm going to the headquarters to do sales too, but I'll be responsible for expanding and contacting some big clients, at least I won't have to run around everywhere like I do now."

For a student who graduated from a vocational college like him, being able to enter the headquarters of Zhongcheng Group was definitely a great stroke of luck.

Because of debt problems over the past few years, he was really fighting for his life, his performance had always been among the top in the branch, and his uncle was a leader in the company, so he got this precious opportunity.

"That's great, food and beverage is the pillar business of Zhongcheng Group, your work has great potential." Tang Song clinked glasses with him, "Remember to contact me when you get to Yancheng, if there's anything you need help with, just speak up."

He was very familiar with Zhongcheng Group, after all, the father of his contrast girlfriend Sorry Xiao Jing was the executive director of Zhongcheng.

Originally, he wanted to help this old classmate, and since he had already been in this industry for 3 or 4 years, he should just let him stay at Zhongcheng Group.

When Zhang Lei gets to the headquarters, he'll just have Sorry Xiao Jing help out.

Zhang Lei took a deep breath and said sincerely, "Thank you, Tang Song."

He could also see that Tang Song's previous question about whether he wanted to develop in Yancheng was because he wanted to help him.

Over the past few years, he had also been through a lot, experiencing too many shitty things.

Some of his so-called good friends in the past basically disappeared after his family fell on hard times.

Just at this moment.

"Ding ling ling—" The phone rang.

Tang Song took his phone out of his pocket to take a look, his eyebrows slightly raised, and he said to Zhang Lei, "I'm going to take a call."

After saying that, he stood up and answered the call, "Hello, hello."

Immediately after, a crisp and clear voice came from the receiver: "Hello, Director Tang, I am Liu Liu Jia Yi from Jin Dun Security, and I am your security person in charge and exclusive driver from now on. I have already arrived in Quancheng, may I ask where you are now?"

He felt very familiar when he saw the phone number earlier.

Sure enough, his driver and Rolls-Royce Phantom had arrived.

Liu Liu Jia Yi?

Tang Song thought slightly, and a figure quickly appeared in his mind, a beautiful and dashing young lady.

After the car cover of his Mercedes S450L was damaged before, she was the one who came to deliver the car to him, and her business card was still left in the car.

He didn't expect the driver arranged by the system to be her.

Or perhaps it should be said, it was the driver arranged by Jin Mi Shu.

After all, the specific execution still had to be implemented by individuals, and in the game, Jin Mi Shu was the person responsible for all affairs.

Jin Mi Shu really knows my heart!

"I'm drinking with friends at Snail Tavern in downtown Quancheng, I don't need to use the car for the time being, you just find a place to rest."

"Okay, Director Tang! Then I won't disturb you, goodbye!"

"Goodbye."

Yuxiuyuan Residential Area.

Xie Shu Yu put down her phone and said to Jiang Yourong, "Su Shan has arrived at the south gate of the residential area."

"OK OK, then I'm going to get a spa! Uncle, Auntie, bye-bye~, I wish you a pleasant dinner tonight!"

Jiang Yourong said goodbye, picked up her bag, and walked outside.

Walking through the tree-lined landscape of the residential area, just as she walked out of the gate, she saw Su Shan waving at her from the side of the road.

"Thank you, Shanshan, for coming to pick me up specially."

"Alright, Professor Jiang, don't be so polite with me."

After a few simple polite words, the two got into the car one after another.

The Porsche Cayenne turned on its left turn signal and slowly merged into the main road.

Both were women in their early 30s, so naturally, there was no lack of common topics between them.

After chatting for a while about their experiences with beauty and skincare.

Su Shan pointed to a commercial street ahead, "We'll be there soon, this shop was just opened by a friend of my husband's, the environment is especially great, it's a pity Xie Shu Yu never has time."

"She's a very busy person." Jiang Yourong pursed her lips and chuckled, her gaze sweeping across the street through the car window.

The sky was gradually darkening, the neon lights were rising, and the street was crowded with people, full of a prosperous atmosphere of life.

Immediately, her gaze trembled, and her eyes widened suddenly.

"Shanshan, stop for a second!"

"What's wrong?" Su Shan stepped on the brake in surprise and slowly pulled the car over to the side.

Jiang Yourong's ample chest heaved, "I'm sorry, I saw a friend I haven't seen in a long time. You go get a spa first, I'll catch up with her and then go find you."

"Uh... okay."

Although she felt a bit strange, Su Shan didn't ask much, after all, they weren't very close yet, and Jiang Yourong obviously didn't want to say more.

"I'm really sorry, bye-bye." Jiang Yourong apologized again, pulled open the car door, and walked down.

Taking a deep breath, her gaze stared intently in one direction.

In the paid parking lot on the side of the street, a black Rolls-Royce Phantom was parked quietly there.

The iconic Parthenon-style grille and the Spirit of Ecstasy statue standing at the front of the car displayed a sense of steady and atmospheric power and nobility.

It attracted complex gazes one after another.

Of course, what really attracted her attention was the figure standing beside the car.

Wearing a well-fitting shirt and trousers, standing straight, her skin showing a healthy wheat color.

Combing a neat low ponytail, revealing a smooth forehead and a three-dimensional face.

Looking at that familiar face, Jiang Yourong's body trembled slightly with excitement.

My god! Liu Liu Jia Yi! Driver Liu Liu Jia Yi is actually in Quancheng!

Then what about Jin Dongshi!?