Big Surprise

After touring the office building, Zhang Yang went straight to the 40,000-square-meter commercial space attached to the Yunheng Building.

The 40,000-square-meter commercial area is right next to the office building, consisting of an above-ground and underground sunken plaza. Compared to the Star City World Commercial Street in Yinghai, the overall quality of the tenants is several levels higher.

From Starbucks to Dicos, from Chinese fast food restaurants to Subway, and a whole host of milk tea shops, dessert shops, and the like, wherever there's demand, there's a market.

Backed by office buildings, and catering mainly to white-collar workers, these stores are doing quite well.

Of course, there are still some vacant shops, such as those that are too large or located in too remote areas, which are currently temporarily idle, but it's not a big problem.

"This location would be perfect for a bookstore, and maybe even some coffee and other drinks."

Zhang Yang stood in front of a two-story vacant shop in the commercial district, looking at the interior with floor-to-ceiling windows, and couldn't help but mutter to himself.

Although the hype Mao Roast Duck restaurant is still going strong, it will eventually die down, and at that time, other arrangements will definitely be made for Bei Wei.

He had long wanted to open a bookstore-cafe-like shop for Bei Wei, where she could read and drink coffee.

Making money doesn't matter; I just want a peaceful life.

Every day, she can leisurely drive her Panamera to her own bookstore/cafe, find a window seat, have the staff make her a cup of coffee, read a book, drink her coffee, watch the clouds drift by, and listen to the flowers bloom and fade.

If you're really bored, you can go on a trip, travel around the world, or even find a job in one of his office buildings to kill time.

She works in her boyfriend's office building, and downstairs is her own two-story bookstore/cafe. She drives Panamera to and from work every day, and her home is a multi-million dollar house in Lakeville Regency.

For a girl living in Magic City, this kind of life is already a dream come true.

This was his arrangement and plan for Bei Wei's future life.

As for whether Bei Wei likes this kind of life, based on his understanding of Bei Wei, he thinks she does.

"I'll surprise her," Zhang Yang thought. "I'll treat it as a housewarming gift."

Thinking of this, he immediately flipped through the days.

What a coincidence! Tomorrow happens to be an auspicious day for moving, so why not just do it today?

With 130 million in his pocket, he felt more wealthy and powerful than ever before.

Just then, the phone next to me started ringing.

Zhang Yang answered the phone. It was a sweet-voiced bank teller in charge of high-end private banking. During the call, she didn't talk about business; her tone implied that she wanted to meet in person.

"Mr. Zhang, are you free these next couple of days? This is Xiaofei, who contacted you last time."

"We'll see, I'm not sure either," Zhang Yang said casually to brush it off.

This wasn't the first time he'd received such a call. When his account balance surpassed ten million, he'd frequently received similar calls from private banks.

Why call him?

Naturally, they invited him to open various private banking services.

Anyway, he was already eligible to apply for black cards from several reputable private banks in China, but he'd been too lazy to do it. But he wasn't in a hurry; plenty of others were.

This time, with an unprecedentedly large amount of funds in the account, another call like this came in.

"Forget it, I'll just get an Industrial and Commercial Bank of China American Express card when I have some free time." Zhang Yang shook his head.

The American Express Black Card, co-branded by Industrial and Commercial Bank of China and American Express, offers numerous benefits, including VIP access, exclusive privileges, one-on-one service, and customized travel, penetrating every detail of life.

To give a simple example, when you go to Disney, you can use this card to skip the line and go straight in.

For example, he might not be able to make a reservation at a Michelin restaurant if he tries to book on short notice, but if he's a black card holder, he can get it done with just one phone call.

Even the wealthy are human. Their wealth and status haven't reached the point where they own private jets and travel with a large entourage. These seemingly insignificant privileges, in a way, do indeed make their lives more convenient.

He really needs it.

Zhang Yang lowered his head and sent a message to Bei Wei.

"Let's move tomorrow. I'll reserve a table for lunch tomorrow. Can you ask Bei Jiajia to come?"

It's not a big event, just a small meal for a few people, enough to create a sense of occasion.

As for who Bei Jiajia will bring, or Bei Wei will invite her best friend, that's up to them.

A moment later, Bei Wei replied to the message.

"Okay, I've already talked to Bei Jiajia. By the way, should we invite Gu Jiani?"

"Sure, it's up to you." Zhang Yang readily agreed.

That evening, Zhang Yang looked at the table and booked Rong Mansion Banquet for noon the next day.

I've eaten at this place before; it's located in the Beixuan Mansion, which is the old house of Mr. I. M. Pei. As for the food, Zhang Yang felt that it was very much to his liking.

It was midnight in a large penthouse at COFCO Seaview No. 1.

Zhang Yang is home alone tonight.

A bright and airy single-level apartment with a huge and spacious balcony.

He found a deck chair, lay down comfortably, and sat on the Bund overlooking the century-old Bund, enjoying the river breeze blowing from the Huangpu River and listening to the faint sound of ship horns.

This feeling is more than just comfortable.

Standing at the finish line that countless people strive for their entire lives but can only dream of, Zhang Yang felt that his future depended entirely on his own decision.

Of course, it shouldn't be too inflated.

After all, he is now only at the level of an ordinary person; among the truly wealthy, he is merely a nobody.

"Oh right, I need to pay back the money I borrowed, and of course, I don't need to sell this house." Zhang Yang took out his phone, thought for a moment, and then put it back.

Let's wait a little longer.

Borrow and return on the same day? That's just too unrealistic.

As for how to repay him? Zhang Yang never mistreats others. Those who choose to trust him and lend him money without hesitation, he will naturally repay them.

After all, the cashback he received from the system was hundreds of times greater.

"And then there's Pei Xiaoru." Zhang Yang stood on the balcony and sighed softly.

To be able to give me hundreds of thousands without hesitation—that's a bit too much of a favor, no matter how you look at it.

After all, he had received hundreds of thousands of yuan, and the system gave him tens of millions in cashback. In reality, he didn't have anything else to give back. Any promises were unrealistic, and all he could offer was money.

"Oh right, didn't she say she was planning to buy a house? Why don't we just buy one for her back in her hometown?"

Zhang Yang lit a cigarette and made up his mind.

···

Early in the morning, Bei Jiajia was halfway through her shopping trip when she went to prepare a housewarming gift for Bei Wei.

"No, is your sister moving to a new house today?" Xue Fei followed along like a leech.

"Yes, you can go back by yourself later. I have to go eat." Bei Jiajia looked up at him and said indifferently.

Xue Fei blinked, somewhat tempted.

"Could you take me along for a little appearance too?"

"Bring you along?" Upon hearing this, Bei Jiajia was both amused and annoyed. "Xue Fei, are you kidding me? We have absolutely no relationship now. Why should I bring you along? And what would your status be?"

"How about we remain friends? I'll go and offer my congratulations, what do you think?" Xue Fei said shamelessly.

"No, no," Bei Jiajia refused outright.

Xue Fei had a bit of a headache. Suddenly, he looked at the jewelry store not far away, had a flash of inspiration, and jogged inside.

A moment later, he came out carrying a small money tree.

"Jiajia, look, I've already bought a housewarming gift. Give me a chance to show it off, just say I'm a friend, I don't ask for anything else."

He had it all planned out perfectly.

As long as he can appear openly in front of Bei Jiajia's family, he will gradually and subtly close the distance and make her accept the relationship between the two.

"Just friends?" Bei Jiajia asked suspiciously.

"Yes, we're really just friends. I won't say another word. I'm just thinking of your sister moving to a new house, and since it's a coincidence, I wanted to do something meaningful." Xue Fei swore to the heavens.

"Fine, whatever you want," Bei Jiajia muttered, and let him have his way.

Anyway, that's how this guy is.

She knew that someone like her brother-in-law was incredibly rare, and if she used Zhang Yang as her standard, she might end up single forever. If this guy was willing to pursue her, then so be it; whether he wanted to or not was her business.

The two shopped until nearly noon, then left the mall together.

"Come on, Jiajia, please get in the car." Xue Fei smiled and walked towards his BMW M2, turning back with a dashing smile.

This car cost 700,000 yuan; it was a work car given to him by his father.

Even in Magic City, at his age, driving a car worth 700,000 yuan is quite prestigious, even if he's relying on his family's wealth.

Bei Jiajia rolled her eyes at him speechlessly and got into the passenger seat.

"Stop showing off, I really don't want to hurt your confidence."

"What?" Xue Fei shook his head with a smile. "I get it. You mean your brother-in-law. How could I not know my place? After all, in your eyes, your brother-in-law is the most outstanding man in the world. Of course, I can't compare to him."

"You're still not convinced, judging by your tone?" Bei Jiajia found it amusing.

"No, no, I've long admired your outstanding qualities, brother-in-law. I'm just taking this opportunity to meet you." Xue Fei smiled, not bothering to argue.

Whether it's the real Li Kui or a fake, you'll know once you see it.

If he had heard Bei Jiajia say that before, he would have been a little unconvinced and somewhat intimidated.

However, since yesterday, when she saw that the brother-in-law that Bei Jiajia had mentioned actually asked Bei Jiajia for money, the perfect image of the brother-in-law that Bei Jiajia had created before instantly collapsed.

So what is he still resentful about? He just sees through it but chooses not to say anything.

A moment later, the car drove directly to the Rong Mansion Banquet.

"The Rong Mansion Banquet is certainly high-class," Xue Fei casually remarked with the lights on.

"What's so surprising? With my brother-in-law's wealth, this is perfectly normal," Bei Jiajia said without hesitation.

Xue Fei smiled but didn't say anything, his heart remaining completely calm.

Since discovering the truth, and seeing the image of Bei Jiajia's so-called brother-in-law completely shattered in his eyes, he has become increasingly at peace.

No matter how much Bei Jiajia praised him, he would just smile.

Outside the Rong Mansion Banquet, Xue Fei parked his car and took down the gold money tree ornament.

The fact that he could give this as a housewarming gift to the sister of a girl he wasn't even in a committed relationship with speaks volumes about his sincerity and financial resources.

"Come with me," Bei Jiajia said hastily, glancing down at her phone.

Xue Fei smiled and followed.

After entering the Rong Mansion Banquet, the two hadn't gone far when Xue Fei saw Bei Jiajia approaching a girl.

The girl is very pretty and sweet; she looks like Bei Jiajia's older sister.

"The brother-in-law that Bei Jiajia was talking about is really quite capable to be able to win over a girl like that." Xue Fei looked on from afar, his eyes filled with amazement, yet he couldn't help but shake his head in envy.

From a man's perspective, he was quite envious of his brother-in-law, whom he had never met.

To be honest, he's got some skills.

He suppressed the indescribable feelings in his heart and walked forward with a smile.

"Jiajia, is this your sister?"

"Call me by my full name!" Bei Jiajia emphasized, then looked at Bei Wei, "Sister, this is Xue Fei."

"Congratulations on your new home, sister!" Xue Fei presented her with a money tree. "It's just a small token of my appreciation, please accept it."

"This..." Bei Wei looked at the money tree, then at Bei Jiajia, a questioning look flashing in her eyes.

"Sigh, don't look at me, he insisted on delivering it, there was nothing I could do," Bei Jiajia said, spreading her hands in a helpless gesture.

"Yes, yes, it was my insistence that I come to offer my blessings," Xue Fei chimed in with a smile. "It meant nothing else, just a blessing from a friend."

"You're welcome, but this gift is too valuable; I can't accept it," Bei Wei said gently, waving her hand.

"Sister, please accept it." Xue Fei stepped forward, still trying to insist.

"Bei Jiajia, come here." Bei Wei pulled Bei Jiajia aside and asked in a low voice, "Have you and him confirmed your relationship?"

"No." Bei Jiajia blinked.

"Honestly, is it appropriate to bring someone along when the relationship isn't even official? After all, they can't come empty-handed, can they? What am I supposed to do now, accept it?" Bei Wei complained somewhat.

"Who cares? Let them take it." Bei Jiajia didn't care at all, showing no sense of responsibility whatsoever.

"You..." Bei Wei sighed helplessly.

As they were talking, a tall figure walked over from not far away.

"What are you all standing there for? Why aren't you going into a private room?"

As soon as Bei Jiajia looked up, her eyes lit up with a smile, and she stepped forward to hook her arm around the person in front of her.

"Brother-in-law, you're here."

Beside him, Xue Fei stared intently at the boy in front of him, taking a deep breath.

Is this Bei Jiajia's brother-in-law?

His tall stature, thin lips, straight nose, and handsome features, along with his overwhelming aura, all contributed to his striking presence.

Putting aside everything else, in terms of appearance and temperament, he truly outshines him completely.

"I've been waiting in the private room for a while now, let's go in. What are you still standing outside for?" Zhang Yang smiled at Bei Jiajia and pointed to the private room not far away.

"And who is this?"

Zhang Yang looked at the boy standing not far away.

"Oh, I forgot to introduce him. This is Xue Fei, the one I mentioned to you." Bei Jiajia winked discreetly.

Zhang Yang understood immediately.

"Hello, you're a guest, please come in." He stepped forward and smiled and nodded at Xue Fei.

"Brother-in-law... hello." Xue Fei's smile was a little unnatural. He had been confident before coming, but now he was completely overwhelmed by the aura of the person in front of him.

His heart was once again filled with doubt and uncertainty.