48: luxurious new house

Jiang Chuan hadn't driven in a long time. In his past life, his driver or young secretary would drive while he was only responsible for "driving" by grabbing the secretary's twin tails.

Suddenly driving again, he found it quite nice. Jay Chou's songs played on the car stereo, and Tan Jing's gentle voice echoed in his ears.

In this moment, there was no work and no revenge. The warmth in his heart was something he hadn't felt in two lifetimes.

In his previous life, he didn't believe in love. Perhaps it was because the environment was different; he had met pure school beauties, cute girls, and literary young women wearing glasses.

He found they could all be won over with money. Love? What even was that? Even a dog would shake its head at the thought of it!

It wasn't until he met Tan Jing that he wondered if this was love.

But in her heart, he was unique. Her big eyes would brighten even more when she saw him.

"Maybe this is f*cking love!"

Jiang Chuan reached out to turn down the air conditioning and noticed her legs leaning slightly toward him.

He almost couldn't help laughing out loud. This introverted little girl—this was probably the greatest extent to which she could express her love.

Instead of moving lower, he reached up and held her soft hand. Jay Chou's unique voice drifted from the car stereo at that moment.

"With no regrets, I carve a monument of eternal love for you."

Jiang Chuan interlaced their fingers just the way she liked. While waiting at a red light, he asked casually:

"Xiao Jing, do you think if there really were parallel worlds, you would still like me?"

Tan Jing didn't expect him to be so direct. No longer hiding her heart, she looked him straight in the eye and nodded firmly.

"I think no matter how many parallel worlds there are, I would definitely still like you in those worlds too!"

Jiang Chuan didn't reply, but the upward curve of his lips showed his current mood. He felt that the Talent Detection Book was completely inaccurate.

It said women were in danger when they met him, so why was he being wrapped around her finger right now?

He could understand Xiao Yi's thoughts and Sister Ning's thoughts, but for some reason, he couldn't see through Tan Jing's heart.

Only Tan Jing herself knew why. It was because her heart was entirely filled with a person named Jiang Chuan, leaving no room even for herself.

Jiang Chuan parked the car at the Luxury Residential Area sales office and got out with Tan Jing.

Uncle Li had already completed the procedures as President Jiang had instructed and was waiting for them there.

Seeing President Jiang, he nodded slightly to indicate everything was arranged and handed two contracts to the two of them.

Tan Jing looked at the familiar contract and glanced at Jiang Chuan suspiciously. She asked hesitantly:

"You're not going to make me sign again, are you? Is it also to save money?"

Jiang Chuan snapped his fingers and praised her:

"Xiao Jing is getting smarter and smarter. This time, I'll sign with you. One for you, one for me."

If Tan Jing were stupid, she wouldn't have gotten into Luoda University. She said firmly:

"I'll sign, but you have to promise me one thing!"

"Sure, not just one; I'll promise ten. Just sign it quickly!"

Tan Jing: ???

"I haven't even said what the condition is yet!"

Jiang Chuan waved his hand dismissively. "I'll agree to any condition. Be good and sign it."

Tan Jing had no choice. She forced him to turn around, looked into his eyes, and said seriously:

"If one day you fall in love with someone else, I'll return all these things to you. If you promise me that, I'll sign."

Jiang Chuan was helpless. This girl was too stubborn. He raised both hands above his head in surrender.

"Fine, fine, fine. I promise. Can you sign now?"

Tan Jing signed her name on the contract, still feeling like she was in a dream. Last night she was homeless, but today she had a car and even a house!

Uncle Li couldn't bear to watch this scene. He sent over the access permits, room codes, and location.

Without a word, he turned and went back to the car. He had to follow the boss's orders, but he also wanted to support his CP with his actions!

Jiang Chuan was speechless. You're so old, yet so childish... Tan Jing held his large hand and followed him, swaying, to see the new house.

Luxury Residential Area was one of the top high-end communities in Falling City, right next to Falling City's best high school, No. 1 High School.

Within a ten-minute trip, there were large shopping malls, kindergartens, elementary schools, middle schools, companies, and nursing homes.

You could say your entire life could be mapped out here, arranged perfectly from birth to death.

It was clear how ridiculous the housing prices would be, yet there was high demand and no supply. There were truly a lot of wealthy people!

Jiang Chuan handed the permit to the security guard and entered the community under a respectful salute.

Following the location, it didn't take long to reach Unit 5. Of the houses rewarded by the system, one was in Unit 5 and the other in Unit 6.

There was no difference; both were on the 23rd floor, with an area of 313 square meters, featuring six bedrooms, two living rooms, and four bathrooms.

One unit per elevator, fully renovated. If unsatisfied, it could be renovated again at half price.

Uncle Li was very reliable and had organized all the information to send over.

Jiang Chuan took her into Unit 5 and rode the elevator to the 23rd floor. While entering the code, he said:

"When you have time, set your own password and fingerprint."

Tan Jing nodded and curiously poked her head in to look inside, but didn't see anything else yet.

She only saw a whole wall of shoe cabinets filled with all kinds of shoes.

Before she could snap out of it, she was pulled into the room—a bright, spacious living room in an Italian style.

With 270-degree panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows, warm sunlight spilled in. A TV as large as the wall was embedded into it.

Opening the balcony revealed a whole sky garden. The fragrance of fresh flowers filled her nose, making it very pleasant.

Jiang Chuan pulled her around to look; she felt like her eyes weren't enough to take it all in.

The open kitchen was thoughtfully divided into Western and Chinese sections, with a laundry room and a maid's room—everything was there.

Jiang Chuan led her to the meticulously prepared walk-in closet. He opened the wardrobe and said with a smile:

"Ta-da! Prepared specifically for you. See if you like it!"

Tan Jing covered her mouth, tears already flowing. The wardrobes and bag cabinets were packed full.

They were all big brands. The bags her good friend Xin Xin used to show off to her didn't even have the right to be in here.

Jiang Chuan wiped away her tears and said softly, "Don't be in a rush, come with me!"

"There's more?! Jiang Chuan, I'm feeling dizzy, what should I do?"

Jiang Chuan pulled her to the dressing room next door. Lipsticks, perfumes, and all sorts of cosmetics piled high on the vanity.

"How is it? Do you like it?"

Looking at the dressing room before her, Tan Jing felt her legs go weak. She nodded tremblingly and said, "I love it!"

"Don't cry. Close your eyes; I'll take you somewhere."

Tan Jing wiped her tears and obediently closed her eyes, holding his large hand as she followed him forward.

"Alright, open your eyes!"

Tan Jing slowly opened her eyes, and her tears could no longer be controlled. The room in front of her was clearly the master bedroom.

The floor was covered in rose petals like a sea of fire. On a large bed that could fit ten people, petals were arranged into a heart shape in the center, along with her name.

The walls were covered with her photos, all from her university days. The largest photo was one she would never forget.

It was from when she worked part-time at a Western restaurant, still wearing a mask—that was when she had fallen in love with Jiang Chuan.