Chapter 236: Became The “son-in-law From Someone Else’s Family” In The Neighbors’ Mouths!
Jiang Tao had also planned to visit Bai Yulan this morning.
Before he could go, Bai Yulan called.
“Hello, Sister Bai.”
Jiang Tao didn’t avoid Xu Li and Xu Sha; he answered the call directly in front of both of them.
He and Bai Yulan were entirely innocent, with nothing to hide.
“Thanks, Jiang Tao. Last night was so comfortable; I haven’t slept this well in a long time.”
Hearing Bai Yulan’s voice on the phone, Xu Li and Xu Sha simultaneously looked at Jiang Tao.
Jiang Tao, who had been smiling moments before, broke out in a sweat under his wife’s scrutinizing gaze.
It wasn’t that Xu Li overreacted.
Bai Yulan’s statement last night was too easy to misinterpret!
“Ahem! Sister Bai, I learned my massage techniques from a virtuous and highly accomplished old Chinese doctor, so of course, the effect is exceptionally good!”
Jiang Tao quickly explained what Bai Yulan meant by “comfortable,” showing his survival instincts were maxed out.
Hearing Jiang Tao’s words, Xu Li realized she had misunderstood her husband, and her gaze softened again.
Jiang Tao breathed a sigh of relief.
Xu Sha also looked relieved, as if a scare had passed.
If such a great brother-in-law were stolen by another woman, Xu Sha wouldn’t stand for it!
“By the way, Sister Bai, there’s something very important I want to discuss with you this morning. Are you free today?”
Fearing further misunderstandings from idle chat, Jiang Tao quickly steered the conversation with Bai Yulan to business.
“I’m free. You can come over anytime; I’ll be in the office all morning waiting for your arrival.”
“Haha, Sister Bai, stop teasing me. I don’t have that kind of fanfare; I’m just a small fry.”
“Hehe, from today onwards, you’re my honored guest. I must give you the full treatment.”
“I really didn’t expect you to be so talented; you’re amazing at running, and your massage skills are also so high.”
“Sister truly feels like she met you too late.”
“Haha, it’s not too late now. Let’s chat when I see you later. I’ll hang up now.”
Jiang Tao was genuinely afraid Bai Yulan might say something else that could be misunderstood.
After confirming the meeting for the morning, he quickly hung up the phone and followed Xu Li back home.
Xu Li didn’t ask many questions about the massage.
Jiang Tao had also given Du Ennan massages a few times when they were in the Capital City.
She had experienced it herself last night, and the effect was indeed top-notch.
However…
Although she trusted Jiang Tao one hundred percent.
Just thinking about her husband massaging another woman made her feel a little jealous.
“Sister Bai seems to have a lot of power in Ping County. If my husband is close to her, it must be for business and earning money.”
“My husband has worked so hard for this family. If I don’t trust him, wouldn’t that break his heart?”
Xu Li quickly convinced herself, and her gaze towards Jiang Tao softened even more.
When they ate at the County Guest House yesterday, Xu Sha had also seen how respectfully the leaders of the County Committee treated Bai Yulan.
If the county leaders gave Sister Bai so much face, it was natural for her own husband to do so.
Thinking this way, Xu Li understood Jiang Tao’s relationship with Bai Yulan even better.
“Lili, I have something important to discuss with Sister Bai this morning, so I can’t go out with you guys.”
Jiang Tao looked at Xu Li, his tone carrying a hint of apology.
“It’s okay, dear. If you have something to do, go ahead and take care of it. Your matters are most important.”
Xu Li said understandingly with a smile; she had always been very supportive of Jiang Tao’s work.
She knew that their current good life was all the result of her husband’s hard work.
“Go for it, honey~”
Xu Li bent down, leaned close to Jiang Tao, and gave him a light kiss on the lips, offering him encouragement with a smile.
“Uh.”
Jiang Tao was a bit dumbfounded by Xu Li’s reaction. What had this silly girl gotten into now?
“…”
Xu Sha, eating a lollipop at the side, was once again subjected to her sister and brother-in-law’s public display of affection.
Compared to their sweet love, the lollipop in her mouth suddenly didn’t taste as sweet.
“Have fun, everyone. I’ll cover all the expenses today, just swipe it as you please.”
Jiang Tao said with a smile, reaching into his pocket, pulling out a card holder, and taking out an ICBC credit card to hand to Xu Li.
Jiang Tao had casually applied for this credit card when he saw that they were giving away a suitcase for signing up. Its limit was originally only around 20,000.
In the recent period, as his consumption level increased, his deposits in his ICBC savings card had reached tens of millions.
The bank had proactively contacted him and increased the limit of this credit card under his name to 500,000.
“Hehe, thanks, hubby~”
Xu Li took the credit card Jiang Tao handed her with a smile, stood on tiptoe, and kissed him on the lips again.
“I’m leaving.”
Jiang Tao hugged Xu Li’s waist, kissed her back, then turned and went out to take the elevator downstairs.
“Hey! Isn’t that Old Xu’s son-in-law? Heading out?”
“Yes, good morning, Auntie.”
“Good morning, good morning! Young man, you’re so handsome. Old Xu’s daughter is so lucky!”
“Yes! So lucky! If our daughter could find a boyfriend like this, my old man and I would be over the moon.”
“Young man, you’re truly capable. This old eye really didn’t see it before.”
“Hehe, thank you, aunties, for your praise.”
As he went downstairs, the aunties in the elevator all greeted Jiang Tao proactively and warmly.
He had been married to Xu Li for seven or eight years and had visited his father-in-law’s home many times.
Before, people had treated him with indifference.
Now, everyone was extremely enthusiastic when they saw him.
The immense success in his career had also made Jiang Tao the “famous son-in-law” in his father-in-law’s building.
At this moment, the neighbors living in the building were either chatting at their dining tables at home or gathered for a walk in the park outside the residential area.
As they chatted, they would invariably mention “that capable son-in-law of Old Xu’s family.”
Jiang Tao had been in the limelight this year in this building, stealing all the attention.
*Click-clack*~
With the sound of the Mercedes-Benz G-wagon loading like a bullet, Jiang Tao opened the car door.
The aunties and uncles chatting in front of the building watched him drive away with envious expressions.
“Old Xu really knows people! People used to say that marrying a poor country boy meant their daughter’s life was over.”
“Who would have thought that the poor boy has now transformed into a rich man!”
“Indeed! Last year when he visited Old Xu’s family, he was driving a beat-up van, and this year he’s driving a Benz.”
“He’s gotten rich so fast, could it be he won the lottery?”
“It seems possible, but no matter how he got the money, being able to spend it makes it good money.”
“Other people’s sons-in-law are good at everything, but our son-in-law can’t do anything right!”
“Tell me about it! Mine just knows how to fish all day and isn’t motivated at all!”
“…”
A group of aunties and uncles chatted, their eyes filled with envy.
…
Jiang Tao, driving away, was unaware that he had become the topic of discussion among his neighbors.
He was considering how to talk to Bai Yulan about Jia Feng.
While driving, Jiang Tao thought of over a dozen plans, all of which he rejected.
Suddenly.
Jiang Tao’s gaze flickered, and he saw the sign of a Home Inn Hotel on the right side of the road.
Without realizing it, he had driven near Zhongshan Square, the central area of Ping County.
“Maybe I should deal with Jia Feng first?”
A flash of inspiration struck Jiang Tao, and he decided to start with Jia Feng.
The second piece of intelligence revealed today showed that Jia Feng had stayed at this Home Inn Hotel last night.
If he went too late and Jia Feng checked out, it would be another hassle to contact him.
No sooner said than done.
Jiang Tao sharply turned the steering wheel to the right and drove directly to the main entrance of the Home Inn Hotel.
In the morning, only a sparse few cars were parked in front of the hotel, with plenty of empty parking spaces.
The arrival of the Mercedes-Benz G-wagon instantly became the most eye-catching presence in the parking lot.
In a small county town like Ping County, the most common vehicles on the road were family sedans costing tens of thousands or just over a hundred thousand.
Cars like the Mercedes-Benz G-wagon, costing over 2 million yuan to drive off the lot, were rarely seen.
With over 2 million yuan, one could fully purchase one and a half houses in the most expensive residential areas of Ping County.
Very few people were willing to spend so much money on a car; you could count them on two hands!
*Click*~
After parking the car, Jiang Tao got out and walked straight into the lobby, directly to the service desk, under the envious gazes of a few passersby.
“Hello, sir. How may I help you?”
A petite young woman at the front desk, wearing a small ladies’ suit, looked up at Jiang Tao with an enthusiastic smile.
“Hello, beautiful. Has a Mr. Jia Feng checked out yet?”
As he spoke, Jiang Tao discreetly handed the 500 yuan bill he was holding to the front desk girl.
This 500 yuan was split from the 『Money-Making Money』 last night.
Jiang Tao now received 10,000 yuan in cash daily, all of which he treated as pocket money.
He was accustomed to mobile payments and never carried cash before.
Now that he had the 『Money-Making Money』, this special item that produced cash daily, Jiang Tao used cash more frequently.
The main reason was that he was too lazy to bother depositing this small amount of money in the bank.
Gao Nana’s eyes lit up when she saw the money Jiang Tao handed her.
She earned just over 2,500 yuan a month as a front desk receptionist at Home Inn, less than 3,000 yuan.
500 yuan was a considerable unexpected windfall for her, enough for a month’s worth of milk tea!
As for the rule that client information cannot be leaked randomly…
As long as she didn’t admit it, it wasn’t leaked!
“Sir, you, do you have something you need to see Mr. Jia about?”
While tempted by Jiang Tao’s 500 yuan, Gao Nana still asked with a slight concern.
Jiang Tao was about to explain that he had no ill intentions when he suddenly heard footsteps coming from the corridor.
He turned his head and happened to see two figures carrying backpacks approaching from that direction.
Coincidentally.
Jiang Tao recognized both of them.
It was the master and disciple duo, Fang Yunpeng and Jia Feng.
Jiang Tao had seen them at the starting point of the Health Run event yesterday and had outpaced them.
Jiang Tao still remembered these two rivals he had defeated.
“No need to trouble you, I’ll buy you milk tea.”
Although his younger sister hadn’t been much help the day before yesterday, Jiang Tao still gave her the 500 yuan he had taken out and walked towards the master and disciple Fang Yunpeng and Jia Feng.
Fang Yunpeng and Jia Feng also noticed Jiang Tao approaching them, their gazes towards him showing confusion and wariness.
“Why is this guy here? Is he here to add insult to injury and mock me?”
After learning Jiang Tao’s final result, Fang Yunpeng was thoroughly convinced and had no more complaints.
15 kilometers in under 43 minutes!
Fang Yunpeng wouldn’t have had the slightest chance of winning even if he ran it 10 or 100 more times!
Jia Feng’s gaze towards Jiang Tao was complex, containing not only confusion and wariness but also a hint of admiration.
It wasn’t just women who admired strength; men did too.
Seeing a super master in one’s field inevitably evoked a sense of admiration.
“Fang Yunpeng, Jia Feng, let me reintroduce myself. My name is Jiang Tao.”
Jiang Tao stopped in front of the master and disciple, smiled, extended his hand, and had a gentle and approachable expression on his face.
“The champion of the Health Run event, your name is already well-known. I am Fang Yunpeng.”
Fang Yunpeng said with a complex expression. Facing Jiang Tao’s friendly gesture, he had no ill feelings and shook Jiang Tao’s hand.
“Hehe, it was just luck. I performed exceptionally well in yesterday’s competition.”
Jiang Tao replied modestly with a smile, then looked at Jia Feng beside him, surprised that this kid was Sister Bai’s younger brother?
Come to think of it, looking closely, Jia Feng and Bai Yulan did resemble each other quite a bit, like a family!
“Ahem, Mr. Jiang, hello. I am Jia Feng.”
Jia Feng felt a bit uncomfortable under Jiang Tao’s gaze and proactively greeted him, extending his hand for a handshake.
“Hello, Jia Feng. I’m here to find you today to understand some things.”
Jiang Tao looked at Jia Feng and cut to the chase without any pleasantries.
“Oh? Understand things with me?”
Jia Feng pointed to his chest in surprise.
He thought Jiang Tao was looking for his master, Fang Yunpeng.
“…”
Fang Yunpeng, standing nearby, touched his nose with a hint of awkwardness.
He had also thought Jiang Tao was looking for him just now.
After all, he was the master, and Jia Feng was just the disciple.
“Can we talk in private? My car is outside.”
Jiang Tao pointed towards the door, indicating he wanted to speak with Jia Feng privately.
“Y-yes!”
Jia Feng exchanged a glance with his master and agreed to Jiang Tao’s invitation.
Then, the two of them walked out and came to the G-wagon parked in the parking lot.
Seeing the noble and imposing Mercedes-Benz G-wagon, Jia Feng couldn’t help but swallow. This was his dream car!
However, he also knew that without any unexpected circumstances, he would only be able to dream of owning a Mercedes-Benz G-wagon in his lifetime; buying one was out of the question.
His master, Fang Yunpeng, had earned a lot in recent years and could afford to buy one if he really wanted to, but he definitely wouldn’t be willing to part with the money!
Over 2 million yuan could fully purchase a fairly large house in the city center of Shi City.
Who would be willing to spend over 2 million yuan on a car without a net worth of tens of millions?
Seeing his dream car being used as an everyday vehicle by someone else.
Jia Feng’s gaze towards Jiang Tao showed a renewed sense of envy.
*Click*~
Jiang Tao pressed the car key, unlocked the vehicle, and opened the driver’s door to get in.
“Get in.”
“Okay, okay.”
Jia Feng responded to Jiang Tao, and with excitement in his heart, he opened the rear left door and sat in the back seat.
This was his first time riding in such an expensive and luxurious car as a Mercedes-Benz G-wagon.
