50: Next stop Chengdu

"Brother Jiang, you aren't going to look for a gesang flower too, are you?"

Gu Xinyu blinked, teasing him.

"Why do you say that?"

Jiang Yuan raised an eyebrow.

"Because there's another legend."

Gu Xinyu gestured with her fingers. "Ordinary gesang flowers all have eight petals, but if you can find a nine-petaled gesang flower on the plateau, you can gain eternal happiness."

"Nine petals?"

Jiang Yuan chuckled. "Wouldn't that just be a genetically mutated gesang flower?"

"That's called a rare drop."

Gu Xinyu shook her head and corrected him seriously, "However, some people also say that you can find happiness just by finding an eight-petaled gesang flower."

"Because..."

She looked at Jiang Yuan, her eyes full of smiles. "Eight-petaled gesang flowers are everywhere, just like happiness has always been right at your feet—cherish the person in front of you."

"Happiness is right beside me..."

Jiang Yuan pondered the phrase, looking at Gu Xinyu, whose smile was as bright as a flower in his arms, and suddenly felt that what she said made a lot of sense.

Having the System is happiness, having wealth is happiness, and right now, holding a beauty and talking about the future is tangible happiness.

After leisurely resting for a few more days in Qingdao, enjoying enough of the sea breeze, Jiang Yuan's next destination was finally put on the agenda.

The target this time was Chuan Province—the Land of Abundance!

The brabus that accompanied him in cruising along the coast was once again loaded onto a professional transport flatbed trailer, heading straight for Chengdu.

As for Jiang Yuan himself, he booked a first-class ticket directly to Chengdu.

However, Gu Xinyu did not accompany him this time.

It wasn't that she didn't want to go, but that she really couldn't leave.

The surgery schedule for her younger sister, who had been hospitalized for a long time, was finally set for the next couple of days.

Now that she was the Vice Bank Manager of the municipal branch, her salary and benefits were far better than before, and combined with her previous savings, covering her sister's medical and surgical expenses was not difficult.

That was why, before this, she had kept her mouth tightly shut and hadn't mentioned a single word to Jiang Yuan about having a younger sister.

This girl possessed an inherent stubborn pride.

She wanted to silently prove this way that she stayed by Jiang Yuan's side because of him as a person, not the string of numbers on his bank card.

Jiang Yuan saw through it but didn't expose it.

Some things, a woman can choose not to mention, but a man cannot choose not to do.

In the airport VIP lounge before departure, the two sat facing each other, the atmosphere tinged with the faint sadness of separation.

Jiang Yuan picked up his phone and performed an operation with his usual expression.

A crisp "ding" sound broke the silence.

Gu Xinyu subconsciously picked up her phone, and the bank deposit notification message that popped up on the screen made her pupils contract sharply.

[Your savings card account ending in 9342 received RMB 2,000,000.00 today. Current balance...]

The string of zeros made her dizzy.

"Brother Jiang, this..."

Just as she anxiously tried to refuse, Jiang Yuan raised his hand and cut her off.

"Take it."

Jiang Yuan put away his phone, his tone as calm as if he were commenting on the weather, "Don't rush to decline."

"This is for our sister's surgery nutrition expenses, and also emergency funds for you."

He looked into Gu Xinyu's eyes, his voice carrying an undeniable dominance: "I know you have money and can afford it.

But I'm your boyfriend. If I don't show any gesture at a time like this, where do I put my face?"

"Whether you use it or not, you have to keep this money."

"Be obedient."

Those two simple words instantly blocked all of Gu Xinyu's retreat paths.

Gu Xinyu's eyes were slightly red, and her lips moved, but she ultimately failed to voice a refusal. She just nodded silently, accepting this heavy gesture into her heart.

Two million.

For the current Jiang Yuan, it was merely an insignificant fraction of his daily interest.

But for ordinary people, or even for the former Gu Xinyu, this might be a finish line that they couldn't reach even after decades of lifelong, non-stop struggle.

The gap between people is sometimes larger than the gap between people and dogs.

This was reality, and it was Jiang Yuan's greatest confidence now.

(I don't know if this section counts as 'toxic' writing. When I bought her a watch at the beginning, everyone said it was toxic. If this section is also considered toxic, I will delete it later and won't write plots like this... Gu Xinyu's sister is very young, so she won't accept it.)

After seeing off the reluctant Gu Xinyu, Jiang Yuan boarded the flight to Chengdu alone.

Without a beauty by his side, the journey lacked some of the romantic charm of having a companion, but it gained a long-lost sense of freedom and ease.

Three hours later, the plane landed smoothly at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

As soon as he stepped out of the cabin door, a blast of moist air carrying a hint of spiciness rushed toward him.

Unlike the salty dampness of the Qingdao sea breeze, the air here seemed to be permeated with the aroma of hotpot tallow and spicy rabbit heads, instantly whetting the appetite.

"So this is Chengdu..."

Jiang Yuan took a deep breath and pushed up the sunglasses on the bridge of his nose.

Since the transported brabus was traveling by land, it would take another two days to arrive.

Jiang Yuan wasn't in a hurry; his plan for this trip to Chuan Province was to slow down and enjoy himself thoroughly.

He casually hailed an airport exclusive car and headed straight for the city center.

Since he had arrived in Chengdu, he definitely needed to find a comfortable place to stay first.

He had already checked online while on the plane. Instead of choosing the typical, cookie-cutter international five-star hotels, he booked a top-tier, hidden luxury bed and breakfast located near Taikoo Li.

It was said to be a former Mansion from the Republic of China Era that had been renovated; it offered tranquility amidst the bustle. The cheapest night's stay was close to five figures, and the more luxurious rooms required asset verification and advance booking.

Of course, after Jiang Yuan directly sent a screenshot of his Black Gold Card balance, the supposed "fully booked" status instantly changed to "awaiting your presence at any time."

Outside the car window, the streetscape of Chengdu rapidly receded.

The streets were filled with teahouses, elderly men and women playing mahjong, and trendy, fiery Chuan Girls everywhere.

This city exuded a deep-seated, inherent sense of "Bashi" (comfort/leisure).

Jiang Yuan watched the scenery outside the window, his mood soaring.

Since the car hadn't arrived yet, he could spend these two days exploring the Chengdu city center, tasting authentic 'Fly Restaurants' (hole-in-the-wall eateries), and appreciating the cultural scenery here.

After all, the saying that Chuanyu produces beautiful women is not baseless.

Jiang Yuan leaned back on the handmade embroidered sofa in the B&B, which was priced at six figures, and casually scrolled through the TikTok video he had just posted.

Before the phone screen had been lit for a few seconds, the backend notification sounds started ringing off the hook like a string of firecrackers, clanging as if the phone was about to explode.

The video was actually shot very casually—just an aerial photo of the B&B terrace, paired with the caption, "Next Stop, Chengdu."

But the "Billionaire Divine Magnate" tag was too hot, and combined with the location being in the highly valuable Taikoo Li, the comment section instantly exploded.

"Holy crap! Hubby is in Chengdu? Located in Taikoo Li? I'm coming right now!"

"I know this B&B! It's one of those Mansions that costs tens of thousands per night. A Big Boss is truly a Big Boss, staying in a place like this right after landing."

"Bro, don't eat hotpot. I have a small pub on Yulin Road. Care to join me?"

Jiang Yuan looked at the diverse comments, the corner of his mouth curving upward.

This feeling of being constantly watched wasn't bad, but he didn't want to hold a fan meeting right now.

His stomach rumbled appropriately twice, reminding him it was time to get down to business.

He stood up and lightly straightened the custom-made haute couture shirt he was wearing, which looked ordinary but was actually privately commissioned by the System.

His 99+ appearance paired with this attire exuded an air of noble aloofness, even when he just stood casually in front of a mirror.

"Since I've come to Chengdu, there's no reason not to eat hotpot."

Jiang Yuan muttered to himself, pushed open the heavy carved wooden door, and stepped into Chengdu's humid night.

As soon as he exited the B&B gate, an evening breeze mixed with the aroma of hotpot base and damp moisture rushed toward him.

This was the taste of Chengdu.

He didn't deliberately navigate to any specific shops but strolled leisurely toward the bustling street.