12: Let's go to the dessert shop!

Lei Jun shook her head indifferently. "I appreciate the sentiment, but there's no need for a meal."

She picked up her copy of the contract and stood up to leave.

"Ms. Lei Jun, please wait," Qin Zhenhua called out hastily.

Lei Jun turned back in confusion.

Qin Zhenhua shot a look at Qin Yu behind him. Qin Yu immediately stepped forward and gave Lei Jun a deep ninety-degree bow, his tone sincere yet nervous.

"Director Lei, I am very sorry!"

"I solemnly apologize for my reckless and foolish behavior yesterday!"

"Please forgive me!"

Looking at him and considering his father's solemn attitude, Lei Jun immediately understood that this wasn't just an apology; it was a probe and a statement of stance.

She had no intention of dwelling on it, so she nodded slightly. "It's in the past."

With that, she left.

It wasn't until Lei Jun's figure completely vanished at the end of the corridor that the atmosphere in the VIP room became lively again.

Bai Zhantang was the first to look at Qin Zhenhua, asking curiously, "Old Qin, what did your son say to you earlier?"

"And why did you stop Director Lei? What's going on?"

Qin Zhenhua sighed and recounted everything—how Qin Yu tried to hit on Lei Jun yesterday and how he found he lacked the clearance to check her license plate.

He added solemnly,

"For our company's plates, we can find the info just by asking an acquaintance. But for Director Lei's plate, the DMV people said the clearance wasn't high enough."

"Think about it. Could someone with that kind of treatment have a simple background?"

"In the future, when dealing with her, we must be extremely cautious and absolutely must not offend her."

Zhang Long and Zhao Hu's expressions changed after hearing this.

Having spent so many years in the Longcheng business world, they naturally knew the weight behind the words 'insufficient clearance.'

Zhao Hu smacked his lips.

"No wonder this girl is so calm; she has such a powerful backer. It's a good thing we didn't try any tricks during the negotiations, or we might not even know how we fell."

Bai Zhantang was silent for a moment before nodding slowly. "From now on, file Director Lei's information separately and classify it as the highest level. As long as it doesn't violate our principles, try to meet all her needs."

After leaving Tianqiong Technology, Lei Jun felt like she had accomplished a major task.

Remembering that the Boyue Mansion clubhouse had a nice heated pool, she rode her bike straight there.

Stretching her body in the clear pool water, the gentle flow enveloped her skin, washing away the slight tension from the negotiations.

After a few laps, she leaned against the edge of the pool, looking at the city skyline and feeling the sense of security and freedom brought by the continuous flow of wealth.

After swimming, a wave of hunger hit her.

Just as she was planning to go home and order food, the system's notification sound rang in her mind again:

[Task Refresh: Go to the city's 'Cloud Whispers' high-end dessert shop and spend no less than 10,000 yuan. Task Reward: 1,000 godly tycoon coins.]

Lei Jun was delighted.

She had heard of 'Cloud Whispers'; it was the most famous top-tier dessert shop in Longcheng, known for its creativity and high prices.

Enjoying delicious food while easily completing a task to earn godly tycoon coins.

"Wonderful!"

"Dessert shop, here I go!"

...Soon, the black harley-davidson stopped at the fashionable commercial district where "Cloud Whispers" was located.

Outside the shop, it looked like a small luxury car show; Bentleys, Porsches, and Lamborghinis could be seen everywhere.

Lei Jun parked her bike and pushed open the glass door of the dessert shop.

The interior design was full of modern artistic flair, with a high ceiling featuring a massive crystal chandelier and soft, layered lighting.

The walls were an elegant Morandi palette, complemented by velvet sofas and brass decorations. The air was filled with the enticing aroma of sweet cream, coffee, and high-end fragrance.

As soon as she stepped inside, the place where people had been talking in low voices seemed to have been put on mute.

Countless curious, stunned, and inquiring gazes swept in from all directions, focusing on Lei Jun.

Her flowing silver hair and features so exquisite they didn't seem real made her the absolute center of attention anywhere.

Lei Jun had long since grown accustomed to such stares. Her gaze calmly swept across the hall, and she chose a secluded seat by the window.

A waiter in a black-and-white uniform immediately stepped forward. Although he tried to maintain professionalism, he couldn't help but show a hint of amazement in his eyes.

"Good afternoon, distinguished lady. How may I help you?"

"What are the best desserts in your shop?" Lei Jun asked directly.

The waiter took out an exquisite menu and introduced them respectfully.

"This is our 'starry sky dream,' featuring top-tier Iranian caviar paired with Japanese Yubari King melon jelly and gold leaf, priced at 3,888 yuan per serving."

"This 'golden years' is Italian white truffle paired with dark chocolate lava cake, priced at 3,288 yuan."

"And this one..."

After listening, Lei Jun simply pointed to the top two items. "One 'starry sky dream' and one 'golden years,' and pair them with a pot of your best Earl Grey tea."

Then she pulled a few bills from her bag and handed them to the waiter as a tip.

"Please be quick."

The waiter took the tip, his smile becoming even more sincere. "Thank you very much. Please wait a moment; your desserts will be ready shortly!"

Many customers in the shop secretly raised their phones, aiming their lenses at the silver-haired girl by the window.

Low-voiced discussions inevitably spread:

"Look over there. That girl is so beautiful. Is she a celebrity?"

"I've never seen her before. Her aura is incredible, and that silver hair looks so real!"

"Did she just order the two most expensive items on the menu?"

"She must be a young lady from some wealthy family. Look at her bag—it's an Hermès, right? I think it costs 480,000!"

"Holy crap, she's ten thousand times better-looking than those internet celebrities!"

Coincidentally, Qin Yu was also there having afternoon tea with a few friends.

He saw Lei Jun as well; he hadn't expected to run into her again.

But he didn't dare have any thoughts of approaching to disturb her; he even instinctively shrank back into the sofa.

However, just because he didn't disturb her didn't mean others had the same discernment.

A young man wearing an oversized studded jacket, an exaggerated metal necklace, and eye-catchingly green-dyed hair noticed Lei Jun sitting alone and heard the surrounding discussions.

His eyes lit up. He straightened his collar and, holding a drink, walked over with what he thought was a handsome gait.

"Hey yo~ Check it out~"

He stood directly by Lei Jun's table and, without asking for permission, launched into a piece of improvised, crappy rap.

"Beautiful lady~ shining like a diamond~ I wonder if I'm lucky enough~ to know your name~"

Lei Jun, who was looking forward to her desserts, was disturbed by this sudden noise and frowned in displeasure.

Disgusting!

She gave him a cold glance and then started playing with her phone.

The green-haired rapper's smile froze. He felt like a clown performing hard on stage with no one cheering.

The gazes from around him made him feel a wave of awkward embarrassment, and his face felt hot.

Fortunately, his companions were hooting and whistling not far away, giving him courage.

This made him feel he couldn't lose face, so he leaned in closer again, his tone much more flippant.

"Hey beauty, don't be so cold~ Just making a friend, how about giving me your contact info?"

"This big brother will take you to have some real fun~"