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"Does your mother know me?" Xin Yi was puzzled by the giant's words.
"No... my mother said that anyone who helps me is a good person."
"Oh, I see. Big Bull, how about this: you help me with some work, I'll pay you, and I'll also provide you with meals. How does that sound?"
"Hehehe," Big Bull thought for a moment and nodded his giant head, saying, "Sounds good! But just feed me; I don't need a salary!"
"Alright, alright," Xin Yi couldn't help but be charmed by such an adorable giant. "Then get in the car; I'll take you to find a place to stay."
Big Bull's body was so large that even Xin Yi's spacious SUV almost couldn't accommodate him. He bent down and struggled to squeeze into the back seat, unable to fully stretch out. He had to prop himself up with one hand on the seat, leaning awkwardly against the backrest. Big Bull grumbled uncomfortably, "Still more comfortable in my family's ox cart!" If Mr. Bilang, known as the Father of the Off-Road Vehicle, heard such honest feedback, he would probably bleed out from shock.
As the car passed through a snack street, Big Bull gazed at the array of food outside the window. With a gulp, he swallowed a large mouthful of saliva, loud enough for Xin Yi and Shu Rui in the front to hear clearly. Xin Yi smiled and asked, "Big Bull, are you hungry? What do you want to eat?"
"Hehehe," Big Bull chuckled sheepishly and scratched the back of his head as he replied, "I want noodles; my mother said noodles are cheap."
"Alright then, let's go have noodles!" Xin Yi found a place to park the car. The three of them got out and walked towards a noodle shop. "Boss, we'll have one pound of noodles and two cups of tea," Xin Yi said before turning to Big Bull and asking, "Big Bull, is one pound enough?"
"Hehehe," Big Bull smiled shyly and said, "Benefactor, can I... eat enough?"
"Of course! Eat as much as you want; I’ll make sure there’s enough," Xin Yi replied with a smile.
"Hehehe, then I want two pounds."
"Okay," Xin Yi said. "Boss, give my brother here two pounds of noodles!"
Upon hearing this, the Boss was taken aback. Wow! This big guy wants to eat two pounds of noodles by himself? There's a term for that... what was it? Right! Bottomless! But wait, that seems to refer to drinking capacity. Whatever; he couldn't think of a better term. He had seen people eat a lot before but never someone who could eat this much!
Fortunately, the Boss had a large pot for cooking noodles; otherwise, it would have been impossible to cook two pounds at once. Once the noodles were ready, the Boss brought over a large basin filled with both noodles and broth for Big Bull. Upon seeing it, Big Bull grinned widely and sat down without hesitation, devouring it like a whirlwind. The other customers nearby couldn't help but stifle their laughter at the sight.
After finishing the last noodle in the basin, Big Bull picked it up and gulped down the broth with satisfaction before letting out a satisfied burp. "I'm full! Finally full today!" he exclaimed while wiping sweat off his face with his large hand and added, "But there wasn't enough meat!"
Xin Yi originally wanted to arrange for Big Bull to stay at a hotel, but Big Bull refused, saying it was too expensive and insisted on following Xin Yi home. He even said that the benefactor and his wife didn't need to worry about him; he could just find a place to sleep anywhere, which embarrassed Shu Rui. With no other choice, Xin Yi first took Shu Rui home and then brought Big Bull back to the Farm.
...
Josen was almost driven mad during this time. What he thought was a flawless plan ended in disaster. Not only did he gain nothing, but he also lost quite a few of his people. He didn't care much about Deputy Director Jiang and Lufei, as they weren't very useful to him anyway. What pained him were A Bao and his uncle He Dafu. A Bao had always been Josen's trusted aide, strong and capable in battle. Now, with A Bao gone, Josen's position as the top figure in Binhai owed much to A Bao's contributions. Many regional organizations were led by A Bao, and losing such a fierce warrior felt like losing an arm! As for He Dafu, he was Josen's uncle, and they had always been close. This bond was not only due to the poor relationship between him and his father, Qiao Qiang, but also because he learned many things from He Dafu, such as cunning, tactics, and shamelessness... In short, this uncle was the mentor of Josen's underhanded ways. They shared a deep connection in their deviousness and shamelessness. Therefore, when He Dafu was captured, it hurt Josen even more than if his own father, Qiao Qiang, had been caught.
Filled with hatred, Josen wished he could bite his teeth to pieces, but he felt powerless. He wasn't just an impulsive fool; he understood that he currently had no way to deal with Xin Yi. He had to endure; one day, when you fall into my hands, I will make you wish you were dead! Josen gritted his teeth and cursed.
At that moment, Josen's phone rang. He picked it up and saw it was a call from Shen Shanshan's mother. Taking a deep breath to calm himself down, he answered the phone in a relaxed tone: "Hello, Auntie, is there something you need?"
The voice of Shen Shanshan's mother came through the phone: "Kosen, you haven't been home for several days. Do you have time to take Shanshan out for some fun?"
"Okay, I'll find some time to visit Shanshan. Thank you, Auntie! Goodbye!" Josen politely hung up the phone like a good child.
He knew this was another opportunity created by Shen Shanshan's mother. Mother Shen always asked him to take Shen Shanshan out so they could develop their relationship and quickly arrange their marriage. Josen was happy to comply; after all, he found enough attraction in Shen Shanshan. It wasn't just her charming figure and looks but also her family background. Now that Josen was well-connected in the legitimate circles of Binhai, marrying Shen Shanshan would also earn him favor in military circles, making things easier for him.
However, what annoyed Josen was that every time he took Shen Shanshan out, she maintained a lukewarm attitude towards him. Despite putting in a lot of effort to win her affection, she remained indifferent to his advances; she wouldn't even let him hold her hand. If it were any other woman, he might have already found a way to take things further. But given her father's status, he felt some trepidation; if he angered that stubborn old man, it wouldn't be a joke anymore—he might not even be able to protect himself from Qiao Qiang.
In his heart, Josen understood why Shen Shanshan treated him so coldly—she had someone else in her heart: that guy named Xin Yi. It puzzled him; in terms of family background, status, capability, or looks, he was superior to Xin Yi. So why couldn't he ever compete with him? Even the woman he liked preferred him! This sense of defeat drove him nearly insane—this couldn't go on! He had to find a way to turn the tables!
Thus an evil thought formed in Josen's mind: since they were mutually attracted to each other, he would make sure they wouldn't have it easy. For now, since he couldn't deal with Xin Yi, he'd first take advantage of Shen Shanshan. Then he'd vividly describe the details to Xin Yi, preferably capturing it on video so that he could watch how his beloved woman submitted under him. Surely that would be more satisfying than stabbing him twice? Hahaha... Yes! Perfect! Josen couldn't help but cheer for his own shamelessness.
As for how to handle Shen Shanshan's father? He had it all figured out—he'd keep it under wraps as long as possible. If she truly caused a scene, he'd show her the video as leverage. If she made a fuss about it going public online and ruining her reputation—girls cared deeply about their honor—he believed that even if she did get upset enough for her father to find out, she'd end up tearfully apologizing for being foolishly in love with him and making mistakes. After all, he'd definitely marry her eventually. With some kind words from Mother Shen, everything should work out fine.
The next day, before heading over to see them, Josen went shopping at the mall and bought gifts for both Shen Shanshan and her mother. For Shen Shanshan, he chose an expensive bottle of perfume—one whose scent he particularly liked—imagining how soon he'd be embracing her while enveloped in this fragrance as they fell asleep together made him giddy with excitement. For her mother, he bought a platinum brooch; dealing with that snobbish woman required some thoughtful gifts. After purchasing everything, he drove over to the family compound of the Military District Command.
Thanks to the pass arranged by Mother Shen, there were no obstacles for his car at the entrance. When he arrived at the gate, fully armed soldiers saluted him sharply; this feeling boosted his confidence immensely compared to being pressured by old man Big Bull.
After parking in front of Shen Shanshan’s house, he tidied up his clothes in front of the mirror before ringing the doorbell. A middle-aged woman resembling a servant opened the door and upon seeing him exclaimed: "It's Young Master Qiao! Please come in!"
Josen responded with a hum to the middle-aged woman and walked straight into the courtyard. This was the largest courtyard in the Military District Command family area, not only spacious but also beautifully landscaped, featuring lawns, trees, small bridges, flowing water, and the sounds of birds and flowers everywhere. It could almost be called a picturesque garden. Of course, such a courtyard was unique because of its owner's distinguished identity—Shen Wanhai, the commander of the Liaodong Military Region with the rank of Major General, who was soon to be promoted to Lieutenant General. At just under fifty years old, his future looked bright. Some had predicted that in a few years, when Shen Wanhai was promoted to General, he would become a popular candidate for the vice-chairman of Heavenly Pride. This was also why Josen was determined to find a way to marry Shen Shanshan.
When Josen entered, he saw Shen Shanshan sitting on the sofa chatting with Mother Shen and warmly called out, "Auntie, Shanshan, you’re both here!"
"Oh my, it’s Kosen! Come over and sit down; I was just talking about you with Shanshan!" Mother Shen stood up and greeted him warmly.
Shen Shanshan remained seated on the sofa. Seeing her mother pulling Josen to sit down, she stood up and said, "You all chat; I’ll go back to my room." After saying that, she turned and walked upstairs.
"Shanshan, I went on a business trip a couple of days ago and brought you back a bottle of perfume. See if you like this scent," Josen said quickly as he noticed Shen Shanshan was leaving.
"Oh, thank you; just put it on the table," Shen Shanshan replied without turning back, lightly answering as she took a few more steps up the stairs before turning around to say, "By the way, Brother Qiao, don’t bother buying things for me in the future; I already have these." After saying that, she gracefully went upstairs without looking back.
"This child doesn’t understand," Mother Shen quickly smoothed things over and said, "I’ll give it to her later; she will definitely like it. She’s probably just a bit shy, haha."
"It’s okay, Auntie," Josen said graciously. "Auntie, I brought you something too; see if you like it."
"This child is so considerate! But don’t buy things next time; it’s just wasting money," Mother Shen said happily.
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