Such a Tender Figure

"Brother Li, this cooperation has been very pleasant. If you have any more large-volume gold transactions in the future, feel free to come to us. By the way, if you're free, why don't we grab lunch together?"

As they left the tax bureau, Manager Wang beamed at Li Yang, who stood at the entrance looking around and stretching lazily, then spoke with a smile.

A client capable of supplying huge quantities of gold was the kind of treasure gold merchants like him could only dream of. Such a connection was worth maintaining, so Manager Wang had set his sights on this young man who had directly supplied fifty kilograms of gold in one go.

"I have some connections at an upscale private club. It isn't open to the public, doesn't even have a sign, and it's absolutely safe. Their chefs specialize in nourishing medicinal cuisine—it's a rare delicacy. The technicians are top-notch too. If you don't have anything to do, brother, we can eat there, then get a massage and soak our feet afterward. Relax a little, have a good time."

Manager Wang spoke softly to Li Yang with a grin. Li Yang, who had been fully occupied with thoughts of how to spend his money, raised his brows. "Is this club proper? I'm a proper man."

"Proper. Absolutely proper. We're all proper people."

Manager Wang judged the look in Li Yang's eyes and answered decisively.

"Oh, if it's proper, then there's no harm in having a meal together. But this afternoon..."

Li Yang's eyes shifted. He wanted to experience for himself just how proper this legendary high-end private club was, and he could also use the opportunity to build ties with the two businessmen who would be of great help to him. But before he could finish, his phone suddenly vibrated.

"Sorry, I need to take this call first."

Li Yang smiled apologetically. Manager Wang waved understandingly, already wearing the look of a man with victory in his grasp. He turned and quietly gave Manager Chen beside him some instructions, and words like nurses and students accidentally drifted into Li Yang's ears.

Li Yang raised his brows as he stepped aside and picked up his phone. When he saw the caller information, he was slightly surprised. It was actually Liu Lili, his blind date.

It was normal for blind dates to save each other's phone numbers, but Li Yang was puzzled about why she was calling him now. After all, they had always stopped at WeChat when chatting before; they had never spoken on the phone.

And wasn't their agreed meeting time this afternoon?

Puzzled, Li Yang considered it and still answered. They had been in contact for quite a while, after all. Though he had struck it rich now, and though he was not particularly interested in blind dates to begin with—especially now that he was free—he could not simply cast her aside without a word.

When doing things, one had to see them through from beginning to end. That had always been his principle.

Otherwise, he would not have made the extra trip to the company just to resign.

"Hello, Liu Lili?"

After answering the call, Li Yang asked in a puzzled tone. Liu Lili's voice immediately came through.

"Mm, it's me. Li Yang, you took the day off today, right? My younger brother and his blind date are here too. Rather than going out to eat this afternoon, why don't you take us there now? We can have lunch, then go to Disney this afternoon."

The voice on the other end sounded as though it were the most natural thing in the world. Li Yang froze for a moment, rubbed his brow, then looked back at Manager Wang, the gold merchant waiting for him with a smile. After thinking it over, he sighed. "Sure. Where are you? Where are we having lunch?"

"We're at Wanda Mall. Let's have barbecue here for lunch. I'll send you the location."

The caller hung up after speaking. His phone immediately vibrated again as a location pin came through.

Li Yang checked the distance and raised his brows. It was actually nearby. After getting his bearings, he put away his phone and turned back toward Manager Wang, who was waiting for him. "Manager Wang, sorry, but it looks like lunch won't work out today. How about this—when I'm free in a couple of days, we can go together. I'll treat you then."

"No, no, no. You're our client. As the saying goes, the customer is God. Besides, if you're enjoying yourself at my place, how could I let you pay? It's fine if you're busy today. Whenever we're both free, we can go together. After all, it's only a meal and a massage. Nothing complicated."

Manager Wang hurriedly waved his hands, then gestured toward the Panamera he had driven over, insisting on taking Li Yang wherever he needed to go.

Li Yang thought that now that he had money, he ought to buy a car too. Still, he did not want to reject the man's kindness, so he got in. Fortunately, the destination was not far away—just over a kilometer.

A kilometer was nothing more than a tap on the accelerator. Riding in a Panamera really did feel great. Manager Wang and Li Yang chatted for a bit in the car, and they soon arrived. Once there, Manager Wang personally saw Li Yang to the roadside and watched him enter before turning to leave.

At Wanda Mall, a girl in a red shirt, ultra-short denim shorts, blue ankle socks, and white sneakers looked herself over in the restroom mirror. Satisfied, she left the restroom. Her ultra-short shorts were covered by her red hoodie, making it look as though she was not wearing pants at all. As her fair legs moved, they carried the vibrant air of a young girl's youth, drawing plenty of attention.

After using the restroom, she passed a glass wall and casually looked down. A beautiful Panamera instantly caught her eye, and she could not help stopping to watch. As she watched the figure step out of the car, envy showed in her eyes.

Especially when she noticed that the man being seen off so courteously was so young and handsome, that feeling became even stronger.

Rich, handsome, and young—how happy such a life must be!

Chen Qian could not help letting her imagination run wild. Only after the man who had gotten out of the car entered the mall did she withdraw her gaze and slowly head toward where her blind date was waiting inside.

Before long, a barbecue restaurant came into view. Seeing a man and a woman standing outside its entrance, she forced a smile and walked over.

"Lily, Liu Wu, I'm done."

As she greeted them, Chen Qian glanced at the empty space beside Lily and asked curiously, "Lily, hasn't your blind date arrived yet?"

"Why wait for him? Let's go in and eat first."

Liu Lili shook her head, then led her younger brother and his blind date toward the restaurant.

Chen Qian blinked and had just stepped forward to follow when she casually glanced back toward the elevator entrance. Her eyes suddenly lit up.

At that moment, Liu Lili's phone vibrated. She stopped as well and looked toward the elevator entrance.

"..."

"Which barbecue restaurant are you at? I just got out of the elevator."

Li Yang reached the first floor of the mall and found an empty elevator waiting. He entered and took it straight to the fifth floor, arriving quickly. After stepping out, he sent Liu Lili, his blind date, a message.

When he looked up, he saw two girls in front of a barbecue restaurant across from him staring at him. One was dressed fairly well, wearing sandals, flashy nail art on every finger, and large earrings. She stood with a boy several years younger, probably only eighteen or nineteen, in a black cropped T-shirt and crew cut, as well as another girl who also looked eighteen or nineteen, youthful and lively.

The girl in red had such a tender figure...