170: Chapter 170 The Past Is Too Painful to Recall

12:30 AM.

Han Jingyang and Liu Jing walked hand in hand along the streets in the early morning.

The lights were soft, and the atmosphere was ambiguous.

Walking through the still-bustling streets, they looked like a real couple.

And they were indeed a couple.

Although neither of them had said anything like "I love you" or "You love me," their relationship had already crossed the threshold into being a true couple.

All that was missing was the final consummation.

So, they were more than just a couple in all but name.

They found a barbecue restaurant and sat down.

Liu Jing wiped the table and washed the cups, waiting on Han Jingyang hand and foot.

At first, Han Jingyang didn't realize it.

It wasn't until he noticed the envious gazes from the men at the next table that he realized how, in just a few days, he had been pampered like a lord by Shi Xiaoya and Liu Jing.

It was incredible.

A person's descent into indulgence is truly fast.

Two months ago, he was still a simp, going out to eat with his ex-girlfriend, Sun Xiaoqian. He was the one who had to wipe the table, wash the cups, carry her bag, and grill the meat.

Often, after a meal, he wouldn't have eaten more than a few bites, having spent the whole time serving Sun Xiaoqian.

In the end, he would still have to trot over to pay the bill.

And he would still have to ponder whether to buy her bubble tea or coffee after the meal.

It was simply… too painful to look back on.

Compared to his current treatment, it was a world of difference; things had completely reversed.

Before, I was the one being trampled on the ground.

Now, I am held up in the sky by Liu Jing and Shi Xiaoya.

This feeling is truly great.

No wonder everyone wants to be pampered.

However, I cannot be like Sun Xiaoqian and truly think of myself as a high and mighty fairy.

Even if I have some ability now, I am still a human, a mortal; I cannot get carried away.

Since Liu Jing and Shi Xiaoya are good to me, I must also be good to them; only then can I live up to their efforts.

Therefore, Han Jingyang didn't eat alone but fed Liu Jing while he ate.

The atmosphere became even sweeter.

Paying the bill?

Why haggle over a small amount like three hundred yuan?

Han Jingyang and Liu Jing were not short of such small change, let alone now.

Amidst the envious gazes of many men, Han Jingyang held Liu Jing as they continued to stroll, buying a pile of food, drinks, and toys along the way—the standard package for a boyfriend and girlfriend, making countless single people on the road envious.

Returning to Jiguang Zhai.

Han Jingyang asked with a smile: "How does it feel?"

Liu Jing averted her gaze and feigned confusion, asking back: "What feeling?"

Han Jingyang leaned in close to Liu Jing and wrapped his arms around her waist: "Just going shopping, eating, and dating with me."

"Who, who is dating you?"

"Are you going back on your word?"

As Han Jingyang spoke, he gently blew into Liu Jing's ear, then leaned in even closer, whispering: "I will not fail your feelings."

"Mhm," Liu Jing's voice was already a bit dazed, her mind completely captivated by Han Jingyang behind her and his little actions, and soon she couldn't stand steadily, leaning softly into Han Jingyang's embrace with her eyes slightly closed, cuddling with him.

It was just simple affection, nothing too excessive, not even a real kiss.

But the two of them were intimate for a long time.

Of course, Han Jingyang was the one leading.

In the second half of the night, it was even more natural that they slept in the same bed.

It was just that they were both wearing pajamas, and they only slept in each other's arms.

The 24th.

9:30 AM.

An Audi 4S dealership.

Han Jingyang and Liu Jing placed an order on the spot for a Q7 in stock, costing over 1.2 million yuan on the road.

Paid in full.

Picked up the car on the spot.

Driving out, Liu Jing observed the traffic while asking: "Boss, are you really going to buy a villa?"

"Yeah, buy two."

"Would that be a bit wasteful?"

"Wasteful? It's not like we don't have the money."

"The property management fees for villas are very expensive. Why not buy an apartment instead?"

"Apartments aren't very convenient."

"Oh, which residential area are we going to?"

Han Jingyang shook his head: "We'll just walk around and look slowly. Buying a house is different from buying a car. A car is just a toy; you can mess around with it without feeling bad, but a house is closely related to a person's destiny and cannot be bought carelessly."

As soon as he finished speaking, his phone rang.

Zhang Zhiyang?

He finished Huang Jianyong's case so soon?

Han Jingyang picked it up casually: "Section Chief Zhang, you're done?"

Zhang Zhiyang laughed: "Mr. Han, I'm sorry to interrupt your date."

"Hearing that, you have something up?"

"Sigh, I don't want to keep bothering you, but this matter requires your intervention."

"Did you run into a tough nut again?"

"Not exactly. How should I put it? The people who participated in the operation have all been somewhat tainted by evil energy. Originally, we didn't take it seriously; everyone is an expert, and we thought we could just dispel it upon returning. However, this time is different; no matter how we try, it won't dissipate. It's very stubborn."

"You need to bother me for such a small matter?"

"It's a small matter for you, but it's very troublesome for us."

Han Jingyang thought about it and agreed: "Then what price are you planning to offer?"

"A dharma instrument."

"Tsk tsk, you aren't even mentioning the grade of the dharma instrument now."

Zhang Zhiyang smiled bitterly: "Aren't the dharma instruments in our hands just trash in your eyes? Any grade is the same, so it's better not to say."

Han Jingyang laughed out loud: "Good, it's settled then."

Zhang Zhiyang let out a sigh of relief but added: "By the way, there's also Huang Jianyong's notebook. Mr. Han, we don't want to keep it, we just want to make a copy, is that okay?"

Han Jingyang raised an eyebrow.

What does that mean?

Didn't they send someone to take the notebook earlier?

He turned his head to look at Liu Jing.

Liu Jing nodded slightly and said in a very low voice: "I intended to play hard to get with them."

Han Jingyang realized and then spoke into the phone: "The notebook is in Liu Jing's hands. She is watching it, so you should talk to her."

Zhang Zhiyang felt helpless: "Mr. Han, there's no need to be like this, right? What's so interesting about a notebook?"

Han Jingyang said with a smile: "Section Chief Zhang, you wouldn't know. This notebook is very interesting. I've read it; Huang Jianyong's writing is excellent, and the content is authentic enough. It's not just about metaphysics; there are many records of life from fifty or sixty years ago. It can be considered a high-quality documentary literary work. If it were published, it would definitely sell well. If I didn't know you wanted it, I would have wanted to read it a few more times."

"Really?"

"Would I lie to you?"

"But we really need it. How about this: you and Liu Jing come over later and bring the notebook. We will just make a copy; it will be very fast. Taking photos is fine too; it won't take more than a few minutes."

Han Jingyang deliberately hesitated for a long time before saying: "How about this, I will make the decision for Liu Jing. It's settled, but you can't offer nothing, right? Liu Jing's knife..."

Zhang Zhiyang was silent for a long time: "I will get her a permit. She can carry it wherever she goes—on planes, high-speed trains, and even in some public places. But it must be kept in an inconspicuous box."

There's such a good thing?

Han Jingyang was overjoyed.

He had originally wanted to ask this old Zhang to get Liu Jing a good knife, preferably a good knife at the dharma instrument level.

He didn't expect old Zhang to offer something even more overbearing.

A knife carrying permit.

Yeah, it's about the same as a gun permit; in any case, it means she can carry contraband on vehicles, planes, and even enter public places.

This thing is much more valuable than a good knife.

Let's put it this way: this is something money can't buy.

With that thing, Liu Jing can keep her knife with her at all times, ensuring her combat effectiveness to the greatest extent.