Chapter 128: A 500,000 Stored Value Card And Two Rolexes, A Generous Gift In Thanks!
Beauty is a woman’s nature.
Xu Li usually can’t help but shop online for pretty clothes.
But they are basically cheap items snatched up in live streams on Taobao and Kuaidou.
Except for when she got married, she bought two sets of new clothes for over a thousand yuan.
After that, she never bought clothes priced over 500 yuan again.
Back then, she heard Jiang Tao say on the phone that someone was inviting their family to a five-star hotel in the Capital City for a meal.
She naturally wanted to dress more presentably, so as not to seem out of place in the atmosphere there and embarrass her husband.
Xu Li was quite confident about her looks, feeling she wouldn’t embarrass Jiang Tao anywhere, but when it came to her attire…
She went through all her clothes from her trip to the Capital, but didn’t seem satisfied with any of them.
Just as Xu Li was agonizing over what to wear, Jiang Tao entered the room from outside.
At this moment, Xu Li was only wearing a set of light pink underwear.
She was holding a beige sweater, preparing to try on the next outfit.
A pair of round, slender, and straight long legs, and a perky backside.
Her flat stomach, without a hint of excess fat, surprisingly showed faint traces of a “mermaid line” after exercising recently.
Her fair chest made the underwear appear full and rounded.
Although they were an old married couple.
But seeing Xu Li at this moment, Old Jiang couldn’t help but feel a stir.
“Husband, help me choose an outfit. I really can’t decide.”
Xu Li looked at Jiang Tao and began to ask for his help.
“Xiao Xue, take my mobile phone to your room and pick out a few toys you like, with password-free payment under 100 yuan.”
“I’ll help Mom choose clothes.”
Jiang Tao said, unlocking his mobile phone and handing it to Jiang Xue, who was lying on the bed watching her mother change.
Hearing Jiang Tao’s words, Xu Li glared at him playfully, knowing immediately that her bad husband had ulterior motives.
“Okay!!”
Jiang Xue’s eyes lit up at the prospect, and she sprang up from the bed with a wiggle of her bottom.
As if afraid Jiang Tao would go back on his word.
The little one snatched his phone with a whoosh and ran out with her short legs.
Click~
Jiang Tao closed the door and locked it with a click.
Soon, Xu Li’s excited yet somewhat suppressed moans filled the room.
Half an hour later…
Xu Li started choosing clothes again, but still didn’t know which outfit to wear.
Jiang Tao pulled up his pants and said with a smile:
“Let’s go, wife. Just wear whatever, we’re going to the mall to buy some new ones!”
Xu Li, while tidying her hair that Jiang Tao had messed up, said with a coquettish pout and a charming smile:
“It’s not Lunar New Year or any holiday, why buy new clothes? It’s a waste of money.”
“Who said you can only buy new clothes for Lunar New Year or holidays?”
“Why is buying clothes for my wife a waste?”
Jiang Tao smiled, “I made a little money today, let me take you to buy some clothes to celebrate.”
“Made a little money? What kind of money?”
Xu Li’s eyes lit up as soon as she heard her husband had made money again. Her already happy mood became even more cheerful.
“We’re really pressed for time, change your clothes first, and I’ll tell you more on the way.”
“Oh, right! We have plans to eat with someone tonight! Oh, it’s all your fault, you had to do that just now, and then you were so slow and didn’t hurry!”
Xu Li exclaimed, suddenly remembering she had plans to eat with someone tonight, and quickly started changing.
“I’m going to see how much money your daughter scammed me out of.”
After Jiang Tao left, he walked to Jiang Xue’s room door. He turned the doorknob but found it was locked from the inside.
Knock, knock, knock—
“Hey, Jiang Xue, hurry up and come out. Don’t go too far!”
At this moment, Old Jiang felt like he was about to be fleeced by his “little cotton jacket.”
“Coming! Coming right up! Dad, wait another 1 minute, no, 2 minutes, or maybe 3 minutes!”
Three minutes later, Jiang Xue came out of the room with Jiang Tao’s phone, giggling and returning it to its owner.
“Dad, why do I feel like you’re so handsome today? Did you secretly get plastic surgery?”
“And your aura has suddenly become so good too.”
“Dad, from now on, I’ll be your little fan girl.”
“Dad…”
Old Jiang listened to his “little cotton jacket’s” sweet talk while opening Taobao to check.
Good heavens, this leaky “little cotton jacket” was not holding back at all.
Various quiet books, puzzles, plush toys, and some building block figures.
All together, it cost him over 600 yuan.
If it were in the past, Jiang Tao would have felt a pang of regret and silently chosen to cancel the order.
After all, that was almost two or three days’ worth of his salary.
Money shouldn’t be spent like that.
But now, he really didn’t care about his “little cotton jacket” spending this amount of money.
However, he deliberately put on a stern face, listening to his “little cotton jacket” chatter away with sweet words.
But he couldn’t hold back for even a minute before breaking down and laughing heartily.
Seeing her dad laugh, Jiang Xue laughed even more happily.
It seemed like her toys were probably safe!
The father and daughter played in the living room for five minutes before Xu Li opened the room door and walked out.
On top, she wore a milky white base layer shirt.
On the bottom, she had on light gray shark pants that hugged her legs perfectly straight.
She put on a white down jacket hanging by the door.
With a little bit of dressing up, Xu Li looked like a vibrant young university student.
Anyone who didn’t know her would never guess she was the mother of a 6-year-old child.
As the family of three took the elevator down, Jiang Tao called his parents.
Telling them they had plans tonight and wouldn’t be eating at home.
After going downstairs, Jiang Tao drove the mother and daughter straight to their shopping destination—Wanxiang Hui Mall.
“Husband, you still haven’t said what fortune you made today. Tell us so we can all be happy together.”
Xu Li, who had just been nurtured by love, now had a face like a peach blossom and red lips and white teeth.
She exuded a mixed aura of purity and charm.
Her voice was also sweet and soft.
Listening to her speak was like giving one’s ears a piece of incredibly smooth chocolate.
“Old Jiang, you made a fortune! Why didn’t you say so earlier! If you had said so, I would have bought more toys.”
“All day long you only think about your wife!”
Jiang Xue, in the child seat in the back, heard her mother’s words and immediately felt she had bought too little.
The Oreo cookie in her hand suddenly lost its appeal, and her little mouth began to scold Old Jiang, no longer even calling him Dad.
Hearing her daughter’s words, Xu Li giggled and said, “Husband, your little lover is jealous.”
“Hmph~ No way! I’m not his little lover, his eyes are only for you, his wife.”
Jiang Xue’s lips pouted so much she could probably tie up a donkey.
Jiang Tao drove, saying with a smile:
“Oh, what a shame, I originally wanted to take my wife and my lover to buy some nice skirts.”
“Now that the lover is gone, I can’t spend the money even if I have it~”
“Oh Dad, I was just kidding! Why are you taking it seriously?”
“Dad, are you hungry? I have cookies here, you can have some to tide you over.”
“Dad, I’ll give you a shoulder massage.”
“Dad~ Dad~ My dearest Dad, you’re the best dad in the world~”
Jiang Xue, upon hearing her dad was going to buy her new skirts, immediately capitulated.
What is dignity? Can it be eaten?
Xu Li in the front passenger seat was made to shake with laughter by her quirky daughter.
After some playful banter, they returned to the main topic—what fortune had been made today.
When playing cards with Xu Li earlier, Jiang Tao’s mind was still preoccupied with this.
He wanted to share the joy of making money with Xu Li, but also to hide the existence of System Brother.
Jiang Tao said with a serious expression, “Wife, do you know about ‘tongzi qian’ (tube money)?”
Xu Li said matter-of-factly, “No…”
Old Jiang thought to himself, “Good, since she doesn’t know, I’ll just make something up.”
During this time, Jiang Tao had been frequenting Panjiayuan.
Although he had never made a purchase, he had seen enough to gain some knowledge.
It was quite easy to fool Xu Li, who was a complete layman.
“‘Tongzi qian’ refers to copper coins unearthed from the ground that are stuck together.”
“Their shape resembles a bamboo tube, hence the name ‘tongzi qian’.”
“There are many of these at Panjiayuan, and many people buy them.”
“In fact, to put it simply, buying this ‘tongzi qian’ is like going to a lottery shop to buy a lottery ticket.”
“If you can find a valuable copper coin from it, it’s equivalent to winning a lottery jackpot.”
“So, Husband, you found a very valuable copper coin and sold it? How much did you get for it?”
Xu Li’s primary concern was how much money he sold it for; everything else was irrelevant.
“Guess.”
“10,000?”
“Guess bolder!”
Jiang Tao’s mouth twitched when he heard Xu Li’s guess; he felt his silly wife was still too conservative.
“20,000?”
“You call that bold?”
“Making 20,000 yuan in a day is already very impressive!”
“Be even bolder!”
Xu Li gritted her teeth, “100,000!”
Seeing Jiang Tao suddenly raise his hand and slap his forehead, Xu Li thought she had overshot and quickly changed her answer:
“80,000?”
“Forget it, you won’t guess it even if you try until tomorrow morning. I’ll announce the correct answer.”
“Okay, okay! Husband, tell me quickly! I’m suddenly a little nervous!”
As the answer was about to be revealed, Xu Li gazed at Jiang Tao’s profile with her watery eyes, full of anticipation.
“First, sit tight and hold on. Don’t get too excited. We’re driving now, so don’t let extreme joy lead to disaster.”
“Ah? Okay!”
Xu Li obediently leaned back against the seat, like a good baby.
“Husband~ You can tell me now.”
Jiang Tao halved the money he made selling the Patek Philippe and said, “1.09 million.”
“How much???”
Upon hearing the figure from Jiang Tao, Xu Li’s beautiful eyes widened, her mouth agape wide enough to fit a proper egg.
“1.09 million.”
After Jiang Tao repeated it, he glanced at Xu Li from the corner of his eye.
He loved seeing his silly wife’s surprised and delighted expression; he felt incredibly satisfied and proud.
“1.09 million!!! Husband, you’re amazing!!”
Xu Li’s surprised scream echoed in the car.
She leaned towards Old Jiang, her red lips smacking his face a few times, leaving faint red lipstick marks.
Jiang Tao, gripping the steering wheel, said with a smile, “Calm down, calm down, be composed.”
“That’s over a million yuan! How can I stay calm! Husband, you’re amazing!”
Xu Li believed Jiang Tao’s words wholeheartedly. Although Jiang Tao usually liked to joke and tease her, he would never joke about something as serious as this.
Jiang Tao smiled, “I’ll give you 500,000 yuan when we get home tonight, and I’ll use the rest for circulation.”
Xu Li nodded happily:
“Okay, okay! Husband, you must keep working hard, continue to strive, and let’s aim to buy our own house in the Capital City.”
“That’s for sure. Like I said, in a year or two, we’ll have our own house.”
Jiang Tao looked straight ahead, his face full of confident smiles.
“Husband, you’re so handsome.”
Xu Li looked at her man with adoration in her beautiful eyes; in her sight, her man was the most handsome man in the world!
Around 7 p.m., Jiang Tao brought Xu Li and Jiang Xue to Wanxiang Hui mall.
Due to the tight schedule, there was no time for careful selection.
Jiang Tao directly took Xu Li to the Chanel store on the second floor of the mall and spent a little over 100,000 to change her entire outfit from head to toe.
From entering the store to trying on clothes, paying, and leaving, it took less than 10 minutes and cost over 100,000!
The reason it was so fast was, firstly, Jiang Tao wasn’t short of money now.
He also wanted to buy Xu Li a few more outfits to impress, to dress his wife beautifully.
Many of Jiang Xue’s kindergarten classmates’ mothers wore Chanel, LV, or Prada.
Secondly, Xu Li’s figure was even better than the mannequins displayed in the store, so anything she wore looked good.
After buying for Xu Li, they quickly went to the Dior children’s wear store in the children’s section on the third floor and bought two sets of skirts for Jiang Xue, spending over 40,000.
After rushing through the shopping, on the way to the appointment at Beijing Hotel, Xu Li was still feeling regretful about spending so much money just now.
Before, when Jiang Tao drove a truck, even if he worked hard for a whole year without spending a cent, he would only earn thirteen or fourteen thousand.
In just a short while, he had spent a year’s salary from previous years, so how could Xu Li not feel pained?
“Wife, you need to change this mindset from now on.”
“Times have changed, your husband is no ordinary person anymore, just wait to enjoy blessings!”
Jiang Tao said while driving to comfort Xu Li.
Xu Li naturally knew that since he became an apprentice to Master Sun, he had learned many skills to earn money, and indeed, times had changed.
But as Jiang Tao said, her spending concept was still stuck in the past and hadn’t changed yet.
“Husband, you are so good to me. Marrying you is the best decision I’ve ever made in my life.”
Xu Li reached out and took Jiang Tao’s right hand, which wasn’t on the steering wheel, placed it on her lap, and looked at him with immense tenderness.
“Ew, so cheesy~”
Sitting in the child seat in the back, Jiang Xue, who was sucking on an Alps lollipop, smacked her lips, unintentionally having to eat the “dog food” her parents had fed her.
Although time was a bit tight.
Jiang Tao still parked the car in the underground parking lot of the Beijing Hotel at 7:50 p.m.
After taking the elevator upstairs, Jiang Tao gave Du Ennan’s name and room number.
The family of three was led to a private room upstairs by a waitress wearing a very figure-hugging small suit.
“Jiang Tao, long time no see~”
As soon as Jiang Tao’s family of three entered, Du Ennan, with a visibly pregnant belly, stood up to greet them enthusiastically, wearing a sincere smile.
Although Du Ennan had only met Jiang Tao twice before, during the car purchase incident.
Du Ennan had a special feeling for the savior of her child.
Furthermore, thanks to Jiang Tao’s reminder before the new year, the company was able to cut losses in time and avoid greater damage.
Du Ennan’s gratitude towards Jiang Tao deepened even further.
This time, she took the initiative to invite Jiang Tao’s family to dinner for two reasons.
Firstly, she wanted to express her welcome to them.
Secondly, she wanted to express her gratitude to Jiang Tao.
“Hello Du Ennan, this is my wife Xu Li, and this is my daughter Jiang Xue.”
“Lili, this is the General Manager of Wanxiang Hui, Du Ennan, whom I often tell you about.”
“Hello, General Manager Du.”
“Hello, Aunt Du~”
“No need to be so polite, just call me by my name, Du Ennan, or Ennan.”
As they exchanged pleasantries, Jiang Tao noticed a man with a very steady demeanor inside, who had been sitting and smiling at everyone.
“Jiang Tao, let me introduce you, this is my dad.”
Upon hearing Du Ennan’s introduction, Du Taiming smiled and stood up from his seat.
“Jiang Tao, I’ve wanted to thank you in person for a long time.”
“But I was delayed by some matters. I’m very happy to meet your family.”
Du Taiming looked stern, and his tone of speech carried the authority of someone who had been in a high position for a long time, exuding a dominant CEO aura.
“Hello, General Manager Du, I’ve heard a lot about you.”
“Hello, General Manager Du, thank you for tonight’s reception.”
“Good evening, Grandpa~”
Jiang Tao’s family also greeted Du Taiming politely.
“Little one, what did you just call me?”
Du Taiming’s eyes lit up upon hearing Jiang Xue’s address to him, and the wrinkles on his face smoothed out slightly.
As he got older and became a grandpa, many children from his old friends’ families called him Grandpa Du.
But calling him “Grandpa” was a first for Jiang Xue!
Grandpa Du and Grandpa, although only one character difference.
The feeling it gave his ears was truly different!
“I… I called you Grandpa just now, was I wrong? Then, should I call you Uncle?”
Jiang Xue thought she had used the wrong title and her small face became a little nervous.
“Hahahaha…”
Hearing Jiang Xue’s words, Du Taiming stood there, clutching his chest and laughing heartily, his laughter echoing in the private room.
Du Ennan looked at her father with surprise in her eyes.
Ever since her mother passed away, she hadn’t seen her father laugh so heartily in over twenty years.
Jiang Tao’s family of three was also stunned by Du Taiming’s unrestrained laughter. Was this old man… out of his mind?
Du Taiming laughed for a while before stopping and looking at Jiang Xue, saying:
“Little girl, from now on, call me Grandpa when we meet again. Grandpa likes to hear that.”
“Also, this ‘Grandpa’ you called me, Grandpa won’t let you call for nothing.”
As Du Taiming spoke, he reached into the inner pocket of his suit jacket and pulled out a golden card with “Wanxiang Hui Supreme Membership Card” written on it, handing it to Jiang Tao.
Seeing her father take out the card from his pocket, Du Ennan was surprised again. This was the highest level of membership card at Wanxiang Hui.
Generally, only very important strategic partners were given this level of membership card.
Du Taiming looked at Jiang Tao and said:
“Jiang Tao, we have many international first-tier brand children’s wear brands at Wanxiang Hui.”
“This card has 500,000 in stored value. This is a small token of my appreciation for little Jiang Xue.”
“You and Xu Li must use this money specifically to buy beautiful clothes for Jiang Xue.”
“500,000!”
Xu Li’s pretty face showed surprise upon hearing Du Taiming’s words.
Jiang Tao was also a bit flattered:
“General Manager Du, this gift is too valuable, we cannot accept it…”
Du Taiming waved his hand with a hearty laugh:
“Don’t refuse. This isn’t for you, it’s for Jiang Xue. Jiang Xue, do you like pretty skirts?”
Before Jiang Tao could finish speaking, Du Taiming interrupted him.
He looked at Jiang Xue, who was holding her mother’s hand and looking at him with big, rolling eyes, with affectionate gaze.
“Mhmm! I do!”
“That’s good. From now on, have your mom and dad take you to Grandpa’s mall to buy clothes more often.”
Du Taiming looked at Jiang Tao and smiled, “This is a small meeting gift for the child. Her calling me Grandpa won’t be in vain.”
Du Ennan gave Jiang Tao a look and said with a gentle smile:
“Accept it, Jiang Tao. It’s rare for my dad to be so happy today. He doesn’t like people refusing his gifts.”
“Then thank you, General Manager Du.”
Seeing the enthusiasm of both Du Taiming and his daughter, Jiang Tao felt he couldn’t refuse any further.
He took a few steps forward and accepted the card from Du Taiming’s hand.
Besides, according to Du Taiming’s introduction, there was 500,000 in stored value, which was equivalent to 500,000 in cash.
He actually didn’t want to refuse it mentally!
His little cotton jacket called him Grandpa and earned 500,000; such a good thing was rare in the world!
After receiving the card, Jiang Tao turned to Jiang Xue and said, “Xiao Xue, quickly thank Grandpa Du.”
Jiang Xue obediently said, “Thank you, Grandpa.”
“Ah, Xiao Xue is so good.”
Du Taiming’s dominant CEO aura transformed into that of a kind elder when he looked at Jiang Xue.
Du Taiming continued to say:
“I’ve also prepared a meeting gift for you and Xu Li. Nan Nan, please give it to Jiang Tao and Xu Li. It’s just a small token of appreciation for your reminder to Nan Nan earlier.”
Du Ennan turned and retrieved a green shopping bag from a nearby stool, handing it to Jiang Tao with a smile, saying:
“Jiang Tao, this is a small gift my dad prepared for you and Xu Li. Please don’t dislike it.”
Seeing the prominent five-pointed crown and the English spelling “ROLEX” on the two green shopping bags in Du Ennan’s hand.
Even Jiang Tao, who wasn’t much into watches, recognized that Du Ennan was handing him the legendary “Big Lao,” a Rolex!
This meeting gift his father prepared for him was truly substantial!
This dinner invitation tonight was full of surprises; even System Brother didn’t anticipate such follow-up rewards!
A 500,000 stored value card and two Rolex wristwatches directly outshone the 88,000 red envelope reward System Brother mentioned before!
“Then thank you, General Manager Du.”
“Thank you, General Manager Du.”
Jiang Tao and Xu Li looked at Du Taiming and expressed their thanks again.
“You’re welcome, everyone, please sit. Nan Nan, please ask the waiter to serve the dishes.”
After inviting Jiang Tao’s family of three to sit, Du Taiming started a casual chat.
In less than 10 minutes, the large round table was filled with over 20 dishes.
The banquet officially began that evening.
Jiang Tao also timely brought out the jar of Nu’er Hong he had brought today.
Du Taiming highly praised the unique taste of Nu’er Hong.
The small interlude before the meal made the atmosphere at the dinner table even more lively.
The unfamiliarity between Jiang Tao’s family of three and the Du father and daughter decreased significantly.
Jiang Xue’s childish remarks occasionally made everyone burst into laughter.
The dinner party that night concluded amidst laughter and joy.
