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She knew the store manager was trying to provoke her.

Back then, thanks to my old classmate, she enjoyed a period of great success at the local store.

Top performers get the highest commissions.

Most importantly, during that period, rumors circulated about her special relationship with her old classmate, and there were many gossips.

She was enjoying herself at the time and didn't bother to clarify.

Later... later she temporarily left her job to go home and deal with the house issue, and there were even more rumors in the company, saying all sorts of things about her, such as that she had snagged a rich husband, or to put it more bluntly, that she was being kept by someone.

Now, all alone, she has returned to the shop she used to frequent.

Naturally, everyone understood what it meant.

"Manager, who buys and sells houses all year round?" Pei Xiaoru asked with a forced smile.

"Could it be that the person isn't going to support you anymore?" the store manager suddenly said meaningfully. "Xiaoru, you'd better work harder. You haven't closed a single deal since you came here... You don't know about the new employee assessment, do you? Don't leave before you even pass the assessment period."

"Don't worry, store manager," Pei Xiaoru said, lowering her eyes.

On the screen, there was a vast array of available properties.

After a year, most of my existing customers have become invalid, because those who were going to buy have already done so, and those who weren't going to buy probably won't buy anymore.

Then the only option left is to keep posting listings.

They paid out of their own pocket to open the portal, kept posting listings, and then pinned their hopes on that sudden phone call.

But if it's supposed to be a new beginning, why did I come to Magic City again? I could find a job back home; I already have a house and a car, so I don't lack anything...

Is it that I will ultimately...?

Pei Xiaoru glanced at her phone on the table, bit her lip, and suppressed a certain impulse within her.

"Brother... are you buying a house?"

Suddenly, I heard the voices of my colleagues from the store.

The store assigns one person to be on duty each day, and this colleague was the one who served all the customers who came in today.

"No... I'm looking for someone." A familiar voice rang out.

Pei Xiaoru's expression froze instantly.

That... that voice.

She slowly raised her head and looked up; the familiar handsome face before her still held a smile.

It was just like when we first met last year.

"Pei Xiaoru," the person in front of me said with a smile.

"You... it really is you... Am I dreaming?" Pei Xiaoru suddenly felt a lump in her throat, and her vision blurred. "What are you doing here?"

All eyes turned to them.

Pei Xiaoru suddenly dropped what she was holding, got up in a fluster, and ran towards the door.

She hadn't taken more than a couple of steps when she was hugged.

The embrace was broad and warm, yet it also evoked a sense of familiarity and long-lost comfort.

"Hey, where are you going?" Zhang Yang said with a smile, hugging Pei Xiaoru.

"You... you're none of my business..."

All the hopes and disappointments that had accumulated night after night, all the countless words that had been prepared, melted away like ice and snow in the face of this embrace.

They've all melted.

"Sorry, I've been very busy lately," Zhang Yang apologized. "I forgot to reply to your message."

"Have you been busy all this time?" Pei Xiaoru sniffled. "I think... you've probably forgotten about me... Your WeChat Moments always seem so lively, you don't seem like you're busy at all."

The store manager jogged over from the side.

She seemed to spot the gleaming Cullinan parked in front of the store, and suddenly it dawned on her who this person in front of her was.

"Xiaoru... this must be your client, right? Hurry up and invite him to sit down..."

"No need to sit." Zhang Yang glanced around and shook his head inwardly. "Xiaoru, would you like to come outside and sit for a while?"

"I'm busy now too," Pei Xiaoru said petulantly.

"Xiaoru, I'm giving you time off. You should take care of your personal matters," the store manager said immediately from the side.

"Let's go, your store manager has given you the day off." Zhang Yang was unusually patient today, smiling as he took Pei Xiaoru's hand and led his former classmate out of the store.

Then, he got straight into the car.

Then, in silence, the car drove on for a while and finally stopped on the side of the road.

Zhang Yang stopped the car, looked at Pei Xiaoru in the passenger seat, and kissed her without thinking.

"Ugh... you..." Pei Xiaoru gave Zhang Yang a symbolic push, then slapped him hard on the back a few times. After that, her body went limp, and she had no strength left to resist.

Then, all that remained was to reciprocate... to reciprocate Zhang Yang's kisses, one after another.

I don't know how much time passed before our lips parted.

Pei Xiaoru blushed and looked at Zhang Yang with a very complicated expression.

"How can you do this? You just provoke people whenever you want, and then disappear like that. Humph, I don't want to owe you anything. What you gave me, I'll slowly earn money to pay you back."

"Then you'll probably have to pay it back for the rest of your life. Perfect, I'll just collect some interest." Zhang Yang smiled, pulled Pei Xiaoru into his arms, and reached out to explore everything under her business attire.

Women, it's normal for them to get angry.

The one who appears perfectly normal and whose mind is completely calm is the one with the biggest problem.

Zhang Yang figured that there probably wasn't a girl who could remain calm and collected around him, so Pei Xiaoru was naturally very easy to coax.

A hug, a kiss, and some random excuse.

No matter how many flaws there are, Pei Xiaoru will convince herself to believe them.

"You big pervert, is this how you greet people?" Pei Xiaoru trembled as Zhang Yang did as he pleased. "I really want to bite you to death."

She took a light bite, neither too hard nor too soft.

The result, naturally, was just another devastating attack from Zhang Yang.

I don't know how much time passed.

Pei Xiaoru blushed as she buttoned up the white shirt at her chest, then tilted her head back to take a sip of water from her water bottle and gently rinsed her mouth.

"Why are you still in this line of work? Are you just stuck in the same place?" Zhang Yang said with a smile, spreading his arms wide.

Pei Xiaoru obediently nestled into Zhang Yang's arms.

"This is the industry I'm most familiar with; I can't really start from scratch, can I?"

"I should at least become a store manager," Zhang Yang said casually.

"Dream on. I haven't been in this industry for over a year. You think you can be the store manager? Humph, dream on." Pei Xiaoru muttered, looking up at the increasingly handsome face in front of her, a face that made people hold their breath.

"Zhang Yang, why do you seem more and more detached from worldly affairs? You're right in front of me, but I have this feeling that I can see you but can't touch you."

"Then feel it." Zhang Yang took Pei Xiaoru's hand.

Pei Xiaoru pursed her lips, mustered her courage, and reached out to touch Zhang Yang's cheek.

"Isn't that how you touch it?" Zhang Yang said with a smile.

He could certainly understand how Pei Xiaoru felt when she looked at him.

Because at this moment, he has reached the pinnacle of the human species at the genetic level, which in ancient times would have made him seem like a terrestrial deity.

Naturally, it creates a sense of distance and unapproachability.

"Now that's how you touch it..." Pei Xiaoru suddenly smiled, leaned over and kissed Zhang Yang on the corner of his mouth. "You might not believe it, but for over a year, not a single day has gone by that I haven't thought about you. But every time I share something with you, you seem distracted, replying only half-heartedly."

Zhang Yang remained silent, listening as Pei Xiaoru softly recounted her experiences over the past year.

"I thought you might be busy... but you can't be busy all the time, right? I've been holding on, but I don't even know how long I can keep going," Pei Xiaoru murmured. "When I asked you last time if you wanted to come to your housewarming party, it was actually... my last wish..."

"I understand." Zhang Yang nodded, "But there are some things I need to make clear to you."

"Okay, go ahead."

"Besides material things, I can't give you the companionship and status you want. Can you accept that?"

"Because you have many female confidantes, right? Besides your girlfriend, you've also attracted a lot of other girls... That's not surprising. If someone like you were to truly remain faithful to one woman, wouldn't that break the hearts of many girls?" Pei Xiaoru said with a smile in her eyes.

"You're very understanding. It's not just for these reasons; I also have my own career..." Zhang Yang said frankly. "So, the kind of couple in love you imagine, staying up all night chatting day and night, isn't realistic for me."

To put it bluntly, can you imagine all those famous dads in China staying up late to chat with girls?

That's unrealistic!

People like them, with countless affairs under their control, various industries, and countless employees, can manipulate events with a mere wave of their hand. They're the ones who provide emotional value to others; how could they possibly have the time to provide emotional value to others?

"Of course, whenever you encounter difficulties or need help, I will be there for you no matter where you are."

Having said what he needed to say, Zhang Yang smiled and looked at Pei Xiaoru, awaiting her reply.

If she's willing, besides companionship and a formal title, she'll receive all the material things she deserves. If she's not willing, then we can part ways amicably, which would be a proper ending and a satisfactory conclusion.

"I··"

"Do you need more time to think about it?" Zhang Yang said softly. "You can tell me when you've made up your mind..."

"No... I do." Pei Xiaoru suddenly looked up and said, "And, whether you are poor or rich, rich or poor, my feelings will never change, and I am willing to be by your side forever."

Zhang Yang didn't say anything, but just smiled and hugged Pei Xiaoru.

The intentions have been understood, and the words have been spoken.

At this point, all the problems will naturally be solved.

Later that evening, Zhang Yang and Pei Xiaoru walked side by side through the chilly streets of Magic City, chatting idly along the way.

"By the way, how many stores does your company have again?"

"Our company is mainly based in Magic City, with probably a few dozen stores," Pei Xiaoru said after thinking for a moment. "Zhang Yang, why are you asking this?"

"Nothing? Just asking," Zhang Yang said with a smile.

He had his own plans.

She's already his woman, how could she possibly need to make money? The right path is either to enjoy life or to realize one's life's value.

Seeing Pei Xiaoru re-enter the company and start all over again from the bottom, it must be a tough experience for her.

Then let's just buy their company.

Pei Xiaoru can choose any position she wants.

She can do whatever she wants, whether it's a regional director or a general manager position.

Bite!

The Real Estate Elite Buff has been randomly triggered.

Target: Pei Xiaoru

After this buff is applied, it will enhance the target's leadership skills, overall understanding of the real estate market, and sensitivity to the real estate market.

"Wow!" Zhang Yang exclaimed with delight.

What perfect timing!

With this advantage, wouldn't it be perfect to buy their real estate agency and hand it over to Pei Xiaoru to manage?

Some girls are meant to be kept as pets, raised like canaries. Others, it's better to nurture their potential rather than keep them.

At this moment, Pei Xiaoru is the one he is going to help achieve his goals.

"I really want to see how this real estate agency will develop under Pei Xiaoru's leadership," Zhang Yang thought to himself.

"What are you thinking about?" Pei Xiaoru asked curiously, staring at Zhang Yang.

"I've made plans for you," Zhang Yang said. "Just wait, I'll give you a surprise."

"A surprise?" Pei Xiaoru couldn't contain her curiosity any longer and kept pestering Zhang Yang with questions.

Unfortunately, he kept his mouth shut about this until it was all done, and wouldn't reveal a single detail.

Later that evening, Zhang Yang drove Pei Xiaoru back to the store.

As soon as Pei Xiaoru entered the store, the store manager couldn't help but come up to her and ask her questions.

"Xiaoru, is your client planning to buy a house?"

"Manager, no, and please don't ask anymore," Pei Xiaoru said with a smile. "Nobody buys houses all the time."

"Ordinary people don't, but he might," the store manager persisted, urging, "Ask him a little more, maybe he'll get excited and want to buy a house?"

The store manager kept rambling on and on.

Pei Xiaoru, however, felt a little annoyed by what she was hearing.

However, she was in a good mood today and didn't bother arguing with the store manager.

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Upon returning, Zhang Yang immediately arranged for the acquisition of Anjia Real Estate.

With dozens of stores across Magic City, there are quite a few real estate companies like this in the Magic City. Even if Zhang Yang wanted to buy one, it wouldn't cost him much money.

In addition, the owner of Home Realty had long intended to cash out and leave the company.

Zhang Yang wanted to buy it, and the other party was naturally more than happy to do so. The two parties quickly reached an agreement.

The deal was quickly reached.

Anjia Real Estate has changed hands.

Zhang Yang acquired all the shares of Anjia Real Estate.

Pei Xiaoru's new period at Home Realty is almost over.

Today is Home Realty's new employee launch conference, where all new employees gathered together to shout slogans, receive awards, and focus on inspiration.

She had experienced a similar scene once before, when she was a newcomer.

He also won a newcomer award.

However, despite his veteran status, he failed to win anything this time and could only be a runner-up for the new kings.

"Pei Xiaoru, if you don't close the deal soon, you'll really have to leave on your own," the store manager said sternly.

She had initially thought that Pei Xiaoru's big client's appearance would bring in some new large orders. Therefore, she treated Pei Xiaoru exceptionally well during that period.

Who knew that after just showing up briefly, there would be no further news?

No orders whatsoever.

Several attempts to test the waters all ended in failure.

At this moment, she had naturally lost all patience with Pei Xiaoru. Recalling the grudges she had formed when they were rivals, both old and new grievances came flooding back.

They're just one step away from completely breaking off relations.