A Riverside Luxury Home Is Not Out of Reach

The next morning, Bei Wei went to the store early.

Zhang Yang slept very well last night. When he woke up, he looked at the empty room, which still had a faint fragrance. For a moment, he was a little disoriented, not knowing where he was or what day it was.

Slowly, he began to remember.

Yes, this is Bei Wei's room. I vaguely remember that Bei Wei seemed to have held him all night yesterday. He slept so well, it felt like he slept forever.

He got up and walked out of the room, and immediately saw that the table was full of prepared breakfast, including xiaolongbao (soup dumplings), tangbao (steamed buns), soy milk, and so on.

A moment later, Zhang Yang finished washing up and sat at the table leisurely eating breakfast.

"These xiaolongbao, you can tell Bei Wei bought them." Zhang Yang ate the thin-skinned, generously filled xiaolongbao while glancing at Gu Jiani's room, whose door was tightly closed.

The door was closed, and there was no sound. I really don't know if anyone is home.

After breakfast, Zhang Yang had just gone downstairs to leave when he heard hurried footsteps behind him.

"Zhang Yang, can you give me a ride?"

Zhang Yang turned around and saw Gu Jiani, dressed in a sophisticated and mature style, hurrying down the stairs. She even bent down to adjust her high heels as she went down the steps.

"Where are you going?" Zhang Yang stopped and asked casually.

"Is the school a good place? Please." Gu Jiani pleaded pitifully, clasping her hands together.

"Alright, get in, I'll give you a ride." Zhang Yang nodded and walked towards his Bentley.

A moment later, Zhang Yang drove his Gu Jiani Bentley breakneck speed to the entrance of Donghua University, dropping Gu Jiani off on the roadside not far from the gate.

"Watch out behind you when you open the door."

"Okay, okay, thank you Zhang Yang." Gu Jiani expressed her gratitude profusely. "Um, was breakfast to your liking?"

"Huh? You bought breakfast again today?" Zhang Yang was genuinely surprised this time.

Gu Jiani's change was surprising, because her previous impression of her was that she was stubborn, had a bad temper, and was obviously spoiled at home.

Why is he licking it like this now?

"Everyone says I have a bad temper, right?" Gu Jiani smiled, pursing her lips. "I'm not stupid. Why would I waste my time having a conflict with you when I have such a rich friend like you to cultivate a good relationship with?"

Zhang Yang thought about it and agreed. It seemed that Gu Jiani had finally come to her senses.

Gu Jiani opened the car door and got out. People were coming and going at the school gate, and many of them saw her get out of the Bentley. Some of them were students who had nothing to do and were whispering to each other.

"Gu Jiani, who is he? Didn't you say you were single?" The voice reached Zhang Yang's ears from not far away.

Zhang Yang looked out the car window and saw a rather handsome boy blocking Gu Jiani's way with a look of disbelief, pointing in his direction with an incredulous expression.

That guy wasn't the one he saw downstairs at the apartment building last time; he wondered where this new suitor had come from.

"Whether I'm single or not is none of your business! Get lost!" Gu Jiani retorted without any politeness, her aura showing no sign of backing down.

Instantly, the boy's face turned pale, and he kept poking at the air with his fingers, his expression changing wildly.

"Okay... okay... give it to me..." the boy stammered.

"Point your finger again!" Gu Jiani snapped.

Zhang Yang sat in the car, watching the two of them exchange barbs as if it were a spectacle.

However, he had no intention of getting involved.

Seeing Gu Jiani completely ignoring the boy and walking straight into the campus, Zhang Yang found it somewhat amusing to see the guy looking so conflicted, unsure whether to chase after her or not.

"I'm leaving." Zhang Yang shook his head to himself and drove off in his Bentley.

···

Tianchuang Business Plaza, street-front shops.

Bei Wei stayed in the store, having just finished making a phone call to a job applicant.

After several days of tireless efforts, although several groups of people came and went, the young lady she contacted today seems to be quite interested.

She had just finished the phone call when the other party said they would come over later to take a look.

"Why don't you let Zhang Yang come too?" Bei Jiajia suggested from the side.

"I know, I just called Zhang Yang. Let me meet with him first. I refuse to believe I can't recruit someone myself," Bei Wei encouraged herself, insisting.

"Alright, remember this time. When you meet this time, you need to act the proper way. Don't make it seem like you can't get anyone and have to beg them to come," Bei Jiajia repeatedly reminded her from the side.

"You're acting like the boss's wife, please. Your boyfriend is so rich, how can you have no confidence at all?"

My older sister is great in every way, except she always thinks she's the best version of herself...

Bei Wei nodded gently, waiting for the person to arrive.

Not long after, a young man and a young woman came to the store and peered out from the doorway.

"Sister, is our shop hiring?" One of the girls stepped forward and walked straight towards Bei Wei.

"Yes, please come in." Bei Wei greeted her with a smile. "The shop is under renovation and a bit messy. Please have a seat here."

The girl followed Bei Wei somewhat awkwardly to the side and sat down.

The boy accompanying me frowned as he looked around the store, seemingly dissatisfied.

The conversation between Bei Wei and this girl was naturally the same old stuff.

"Yes, we have four days off per month, two shifts a day, and the salary is four thousand five hundred a month." Bei Wei sat across the table, patiently answering some questions and explaining the job content and scope.

That's roughly how the compensation is.

The girl sat opposite him, listening and nodding, clearly showing she was somewhat interested.

"It feels pretty good. So, is our work difficult? I... I'm not afraid of hardship, it's just that I'm afraid I won't do a good job with anything too complicated."

"It's not difficult at all," Bei Wei said with a gentle smile. "It's just serving dishes and such, very simple."

"Then I... then I..." the girl was about to speak.

"Zhou Shan, I think we should just forget about it. This little shop doesn't look like it will last long. It's common for it to open this month and close down the next. We should find something more reliable and sustainable," the boy said, stepping forward to advise.

"Besides, the salary is just average, I even think it's a bit low. I might as well find a job at a bubble tea shop; it's clean and tidy, and the salary isn't bad either."

The boy seemed to be her boyfriend. Hearing what he said, the girl wavered, clearly lacking her own opinion.

Bei Wei frowned slightly as she watched this scene, but didn't know what to say.

Salary? While their salaries aren't exceptionally high, they're definitely above the average for waiters in Magic City —not bad at all.

As for the workload? Actually, the overall intensity isn't very high.

As for whether this store can last, no matter how she explains it, it's meaningless; people will just ignore it.

"I'll think about it some more. Thank you so much for your patient explanation, sister," the girl said apologetically after hesitating for a while.

"How about our shop owner arrives soon? If not, we can talk again when he gets here?" Bei Wei still wanted to give it a try and make one last effort.

Otherwise, you see, they didn't even manage to keep him. Zhang Yang's trip was for nothing, how embarrassing would that be?

"Let's go. What's the point of the boss coming? Haven't you said everything you needed to say? Will the boss give you another raise?" The boy shook his head and pulled the girl away.

The girl left her seat, could only say sorry, and followed the boy towards the door.

"It's nothing," Bei Wei said, feigning nonchalance, though she still felt somewhat defeated.

She walked a few steps further before seeing Zhang Yang's Bentley Continental GT finally arrive and pull over to the side of the road. She immediately felt relieved. "What a coincidence, our boss just arrived."

"Boss?" The boy stared at the Bentley parked by the roadside and fell silent.

The girl stopped too, watching as a tall, handsome man who looked like a character straight out of a novel stepped out of the Bentley. Suddenly, she was also a little hesitant to move.

"Which one of you is here for the job interview?" Zhang Yang asked casually as he closed the car door and glanced at the two young people Bei Wei had seen off in front of the shop.

"This is the young lady," Bei Wei introduced, linking her arm with Zhang Yang's.

"How did the chat go?" Zhang Yang asked again.

"They said they need to think about it some more," Bei Wei said hesitantly.

"Oh, it's nothing, I'll think about it some more." Zhang Yang didn't take it seriously at all.

It's not like we can't find people; there's no need to persuade them to stay.

"Wait a minute!" The girl, her eyes glued to the young, handsome, and wealthy boss, said without hesitation, "I... I've thought it over. I want to stay and work here."

"Huh?" The boy next to him widened his eyes.

"Hmm?" Bei Wei also looked somewhat surprised.

"You've already thought it through?" Zhang Yang was a little surprised, but since the other party had made their stance clear, there was nothing more to say. "Alright, then it's settled. Leave your contact information, and we'll let you know."

"No, Zhou Shan, you... you... aren't you going to reconsider?" the boy stammered, a strong sense of crisis suddenly welling up inside him.

Holy crap, I was about to leave, but now that I see this rich and handsome boss, why am I staying?

No... why would they even be interested in you?

"I'm not considering it anymore. I want to stay at this shop. It's perfect, and it's close to where I live. Actually, I was inclined to stay here anyway," Zhou Shan said with considerable certainty.

"Then... then I want to stay too, is that okay?" The boy looked at Zhang Yang immediately, his tone a little nervous.

"You? You and she are a couple, right? Sorry, we're not considering you here." Zhang Yang glanced at him and shook his head.

Are you kidding me? He hired people to work, not a couple who'd be all lovey-dovey all day. A couple sitting in the same shop, constantly flirting, would be such a distraction from work!

Most importantly, it also affects the mood of other single colleagues.

As for Zhang Yang himself, regarding his previous situation with Bei Wei at the company... yes, he is a hypocrite.

Besides, he resigned, so it didn't affect the company.

"Zhou Shan, this store is so domineering, why are you staying here?" The boy looked incredulous, but he was certain that this time, his girlfriend would stand firmly by his side and leave with him, right?

"Liu Peng, I've wanted to say this for a long time. Can you please stop imposing your ideas on me? I have my own considerations. I'm an independent person. That's it, you can leave now." Zhou Shan pushed the boy out the door.

Then, everyone saw the boy standing outside the door, looking utterly dejected, as if his girlfriend had been stolen.

"Um... Boss, it's time to exchange WeChat." Zhou Shan turned around eagerly, looking at Zhang Yang with longing eyes and said.

Zhang Yang nodded, left his WeChat, gave her a few instructions, and then stayed at the shop to accompany Bei Wei as she met with several job seekers.

The applicants were all quite young and seemed very reliable.

The interviews went exceptionally smoothly. By evening, in addition to Zhou Shan, two more people had been confirmed for the kitchen. At this rate, they should be fully staffed in a couple of days.

"Zhang Yang, it looks like we'll have to get back to you." Bei Wei happily hugged Zhang Yang's arm.

"It doesn't really concern me. Young people these days are picky; they're always saying they won't do this or that. If we encounter this situation again, we'll just pass on it. Anyway, this kind of impetuousness isn't suitable for our store," Zhang Yang said, shaking his head.

We should hire some reliable, easy-going employees.

He wasn't a stingy person. Although the salary he paid was only so high, he would reward employees based on their performance, as long as they were responsible and hardworking, to boost their enthusiasm.

Bei Wei nodded, seemingly understanding but not quite.

"Alright, that's a wrap. Bei Wei, Bei Jiajia, let's go, I'll treat you two sisters to a big meal," Zhang Yang said, waving his hand.

Those who take others have short hands, and those who eat others have short mouths.

As a hands-off manager, he still expects Bei Jiajia to put in more effort, and the training of employees is also relying on her, so naturally he has to treat this guest well.

"Zhang is so generous!" Upon hearing that they were going out for a big meal, Bei Jiajia immediately cheered and jumped for joy.

If Zhang said he'd be having a big meal, then it definitely means a big meal.

At the very least, it should be a Michelin restaurant, right?

Zhang Yang did indeed have that plan. He drove his Bentley, took the two sisters, and went straight to the Bund. They found a well-known Michelin- starred restaurant on the Bund and booked the best spot on the terrace for the three of them.

This location faces Lujiazui, offering panoramic views of the three main Lujiazui and the dazzling nightscape of Pudong.

On the terrace at dusk, a gentle breeze from the river caressed my face.

After a busy day at the shop, Bei Wei and Bei Jiajia looked somewhat languid. The two sisters, dressed in cool long dresses, sat at the table, gazing absently at the dazzling lights of Lujiazui and the night sky that was as bright as day.

"So beautiful, this is what a skyline should look like, this is what a night view should look like..." Bei Jiajia murmured to herself, gazing at the night sky and resting her chin on her hand.

Bei Wei and Bei Jiajia were too lazy to order, so Zhang Yang took on the task. While flipping through the menu to order, he found Bei Jiajia's expression amusing.

"Lingering there, forgetting to return, that's what you call... so happy you forget your homeland." Bei Jiajia was busy taking pictures with her phone, and used this idiom quite vividly.

"Alright, take a look at the dishes. If there are no problems, then order accordingly." Zhang Yang showed the dishes he had ordered to Bei Jiajia and the others.

"That's great, no need to show us... What? You ordered several thousand?" Bei Jiajia's eyes widened as she looked at the prices of the various dishes on the menu, and she couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

"How much can you eat anyway? Can we not worry about these trivial details?" Zhang Yang said.

"But... but I'll feel really bad eating like this, like I haven't done enough." Bei Jiajia said apologetically. "Don't worry, Zhang Yang, I'll stay at the store to handle all the staff training and things after the opening. I promise you won't have to worry about anything."

As Bei Jiajia spoke, she raised her chin and patted her chest, repeatedly assuring everyone she knew.

Bei Wei chuckled softly beside her.

Her adopted younger sister really does seem to have a penchant for the idea of dying for a true friend. But it's alright, with Bei Jiajia helping out, she feels much more relaxed.

"Then I'll have to trouble you." Zhang Yang didn't hide his purpose and asked the favor frankly.

Before long, a series of incredibly sumptuous dishes were served.

Lamb confit with truffles, foie gras chocolate pie, Spanish red prawns, bouillabaisse...

Zhang Yang tacitly refrained from making a move, watching with a smile as the two sisters simultaneously pulled out their phones and began snapping photos. He estimated that it wouldn't be long before he could see their nine-grid masterpiece on his WeChat Moments.

"Is it ready?" Zhang Yang asked.

"Alright, alright, we can start eating now." Bei Jiajia smiled, put away her phone, and began to focus her attention on the dishes on the table in front of her.

"I'm all better now," Bei Wei said, putting down her phone.

The three of them ate their food and chatted leisurely on the terrace in the night, enjoying the relaxed pace of Magic City's nightlife.

Before paying, Zhang Yang inquired about the store's membership recharge program, and then promptly recharged 50,000 yuan.

Compared to the average spending of over a thousand yuan per person at the restaurant, a one-time recharge of 50,000 yuan was not bad. Moreover, Zhang Yang really enjoyed the meal, so he recharged it without hesitation.

"It has to be this handsome guy Zhang who's so generous. He thinks a meal is good and then he'll spend 50,000 on a recharge," Bei Jiajia joked from the side.

"You think I'm extravagant, but actually I'm interested in their recharge promotion," Zhang Yang said with a smile. "Money is always a good thing, of course. Who isn't short of money?"

"Zhang Shuai, your financial difficulties are a completely different matter from ours," Bei Jiajia laughed. "You might think you're short of money to buy a luxury house in Magic City, but for me, I might have to ask my dad for money just to buy a handbag."

The three chatted and laughed as they walked along the bustling the Bund, enjoying the refreshing river breeze. They were all in good spirits.

"So, Mr. Zhang, when are you going to buy us an apartment in that row of apartments in Lujiazui across the river so we can come and visit and see it for ourselves?" Bei Jiajia stood by the railing by the river, pulling Bei Wei along, and looked at Zhang Yang.

"The other side!" Zhang Yang looked across the river and couldn't help but smile. "They're still a bit lacking."

There's no such thing as a house that's exactly 100 million, conveniently priced with a 10% discount coupon. What if it ends up costing 10 or 20 million more? I'd be completely lost then.

After all, he's still a long way from being truly wealthy.

But when that day actually comes...

Zhang Yang gazed at the multi-million dollar apartments along the opposite bank from afar, and couldn't help but hold his breath for a moment.

Living in such a luxurious mansion, standing on a spacious balcony overlooking the Huangpu River and the Bund, what kind of state of mind must one feel!

He couldn't help but look up at the brightly lit mansion, his heart filled with endless longing.

Soon! He'll finally have the chance to move in.