The next morning, when Lin Jiang woke up, it was already past ten o’clock.

Last night, he’d helped Qiu Yunong shoot three videos, and to get some practice, he edited them himself.

The two of them were busy until the wee hours of the morning.

This was also the first time they’d kept their clothes on that late into the night.

When Lin Jiang got up, he saw Qiu Yunong bustling about in the living room.

Since it had gotten too late last night, Qiu Yunong had ended up staying over.

The clothes, equipment, and gear that had been scattered on the floor were all tidied up by Qiu Yunong, neatly stacked to one side.

"Brother Jiang, I was thinking last night... this is your home, so it’s probably not right for me to leave so much of my personal stuff here. I’ll find some time today to take it all away."

"Just take the clothes you can wear daily. You can leave the rest of the outfits and props for the videos here," Lin Jiang said. "I’ll set aside a room just for you, so even if visitors come over, they won’t see anything."

"Besides, you’re not shooting these videos to become an internet celebrity, but just to drive traffic. It’s not like they’ll be here forever. For now, just leave your things here."

"Since you put it that way, I won’t be polite!"

"What do you want for breakfast? I’ll order it for you."

"I’ll have some soy milk. Anything for the main course is fine, just order whatever."

Lin Jiang nodded, sat on the sofa to order breakfast, and then went to wash up.

...

Downstairs, at the entrance to the building.

Chen Jingjia clutched her phone, pacing back and forth in her high heels.

After arriving at work this morning, the first thing she did was go to her office and repeatedly look up the information for C2401 on her computer.

The homeowner’s name, ID number, and contact information all belonged to Lin Jiang.

The mental gymnastics she had been using to comfort herself shattered in an instant.

Even though she didn’t know how, Lin Jiang had really become rich.

The car was his, and the apartment was his too.

And he’d even started a company.

All these facts laid bare before her proved that he had reached a level she could only look up to.

But one question kept circling in Chen Jingjia’s mind.

’It’s been less than a month since the divorce. How did Lin Jiang get so rich?’

’Could it really be a case of a blind cat stumbling upon a dead mouse? Did he find some love-struck rich woman willing to throw money at him?’

Chen Jingjia took several deep breaths, trying to steady her emotions.

She wanted to go upstairs to C2401, but she couldn’t bring herself to take that step.

Suddenly, an idea flashed in Chen Jingjia’s mind!

’I can go to the sales office and ask the sales consultant from that time about the situation. I should be able to get the whole story.’

With that thought, Chen Jingjia called her colleague.

"Xiaozhang, do me a favor and find out which real estate consultant handled the C2401 owner when he bought the apartment."

"It was Zhao Fangfei. The one with the huge chest. You probably remember her."

"Are you sure?"

Chen Jingjia knew of Zhao Fangfei because her looks and figure were both outstanding.

She often heard the security guards discussing her, and they would even compare the two of them.

For these reasons, Chen Jingjia had a fairly deep impression of her.

"I’m sure. She’s the prettiest of all the real estate consultants. I remember it clearly."

"Alright, I got it."

After hanging up, Chen Jingjia quickened her pace and headed for the sales center.

"Sister Chen is here."

Seeing Chen Jingjia, someone from the property management center came over to greet her.

Although they belonged to two different departments and systems, their work involved a lot of interaction, so they usually greeted each other when they met.

Chen Jingjia smiled and nodded in response.

"Is Fangfei here? I need to see her about something."

"She’s here. I think she went to the restroom. She should be out in a moment."

"Okay, thanks."

Chen Jingjia waited in the sales center for a while. With nothing else to do, she stared blankly at the architectural model.

For some reason, her eyes were immediately drawn to Building C, and her gaze locked onto the 24th floor.

At that moment, her heart pounded in her chest as she silently prayed, ’I hope it’s all fake, just an illusion.’

"Sister Chen, you were looking for me?"

Hearing the voice, Chen Jingjia put on a professional smile.

"Darling, how long has it been since I last saw you? How did you get even thinner? You’re trying to make me die of envy, aren’t you? I work out every day and still can’t keep up with you."

"A woman has to be hard on herself, or how else will she find a boyfriend?" Zhao Fangfei joked self-deprecatingly.

"Ooh, from the sound of it, you have someone you’re interested in?"

"I do have someone in mind, but I feel my figure is still not quite there yet. I need to work a little harder, put in more effort, and take my happiness into my own hands."

"If you say so, then I can only wish you swift success."

"If I really succeed, I’ll definitely tell you first."

"Then it’s a deal."

"Mhm."

Zhao Fangfei tucked a strand of hair behind her ear, using the gesture to pivot to the next topic.

"Sister Chen, did you come looking for me for a reason?"

"It’s not a big deal, I just wanted to ask you about something..." Chen Jingjia said, pretending to be calm.

"You were the one who handled the owner of C2401 when they came to buy the apartment, right?"

C2401!

Zhao Fangfei’s mind began to race, and she immediately became vigilant.

’Why is she suddenly asking about this?’

’Could it be that she’s seen how handsome and rich Brother Jiang is and wants to stick her oar in?’

’In her dreams.’

"I was the one who handled it. Why?"

"Oh, nothing much. I just wanted to ask about the situation back then. Who was it that came to buy the apartment? Was it a man?"

"Yes, Brother Jiang came in person. I showed him the apartment once, and then he paid for it."

Chen Jingjia’s expression went blank.

"He bought it after seeing it just once?"

"Mhm, the whole thing took less than half an hour."

"He came to buy it by himself? He wasn’t with anyone else?"

"No, Brother Jiang came alone." Zhao Fangfei thought for a moment and added,

"But when we went to the property management office to handle the paperwork, we seemed to have run into one of your company’s leaders. She handled all the procedures for him. They must have a good relationship."

The more Zhao Fangfei thought about it, the more something felt off. She could even sense a hint of hostility.

’Should I make the first move and nip her intentions in the bud?’

Chen Jingjia’s heart skipped a beat, as if it were about to fall out of her chest.

The truth was now crystal clear.

Lin Jiang had come to buy the apartment by himself. It had nothing to do with the Qin Sisters.

It was only after Lin Jiang had paid and gone to the property management office for the paperwork that he ran into Qin Yangyang.

In other words, this apartment had nothing to do with Qin Yangyang. Lin Jiang had bought it with his own money!

Furthermore, it had nothing to do with anyone else!

Lin Jiang hadn’t been riding on anyone’s coattails; he bought this apartment with his own power!

And he’d bought a 165-million-yuan apartment in less than half an hour!

Less than a month after the divorce!

Her ex-husband had become a tycoon!

This was just too surreal!

"Sister Chen?"

Zhao Fangfei said with a smile, "What are you thinking about? Why are you spacing out?"

"N-Nothing."

Chen Jingjia tucked her hair back to hide her embarrassment.

"I have something else to do, so I can’t chat right now. We’ll talk again when we have time."

Zhao Fangfei’s beautiful eyebrows furrowed slightly. She felt that Chen Jingjia’s attitude was a bit off.

’Could it be that she has her eyes on Brother Jiang too?’

’I can’t hesitate any longer. I need to take the initiative.’

"Sister Chen, wait a moment."

"What is it?"

"There’s something I’d like to ask your help with."

"Why be so formal with me? Just say what’s on your mind. If I can help, I definitely will."

"You work in property management, so you have a lot of contact with the homeowners. If you get any information about the owner of C2401 in the future, you have to tell me."

"Hm? You want..."

Chen Jingjia’s expression also grew wary. ’Why is a sales consultant like her asking about Lin Jiang?’

’He’s my ex-husband. What does he have to do with her?’

"I won’t hide it from you. The man I’m interested in is actually the owner of C2401. I think he’s a true gentleman, completely different from other men, so I want to learn more about him. Sister Chen, if you find out anything, you must tell me."

’You damned green tea bitch!’

’He’s my ex-husband! Why should I give you information about him?’

"No problem. You can count on me."

"Then thank you in advance, Sister Chen! I’ll treat you to a meal sometime."

"It’s a small thing, don’t worry about it. I have some things to take care of at the property management office, so I’ll be going now. We can talk on the phone if anything comes up."

"Okay, okay."

Watching Chen Jingjia’s retreating figure, Zhao Fangfei smiled.

’I’ve given you a heads-up. If you still try to fight me for him, then you’ll be the one in the wrong.’

Leaving the sales center, Chen Jingjia’s heart raced. The sunlight overhead was exceptionally bright, but to her, it was painfully glaring, like a merciless mockery of her situation.

Her ex-husband was now a tycoon, living in a 681-square-meter, river-view luxury flat.

If she hadn’t divorced him, the person living in that apartment would have been her.

She wouldn’t have to work so hard every day serving these rich people. Instead, many people would be respectfully serving her.

But unfortunately, there are no "what ifs" in this world. Chen Jingjia felt like crying. Why did this have to happen to her!

Before she knew it, Chen Jingjia had walked to the base of Building C. She wanted to take that step, but felt she lacked a proper reason.

Just then, she heard voices. Looking up, she saw two security guards walking toward her.

"Rich people are really on another level. They even order breakfast from Fuji Building. A bag like this must cost at least 1,000 yuan, right?"

"Over 1,000? You’re underestimating Fuji Building. Let me tell you, it’s 2,000 minimum," the other guard said.

"Comparisons are odious. 2,000 yuan would be enough for a ten-table banquet back in my hometown."

"Don’t be anxious. We’re still young. When we’re in our forties or fifties, the same age as those tycoons, who knows? We might be even richer than them."

"If it were any other homeowner, you’d have a point. But this was ordered by the owner of C2401, so you’re wrong to say that."

"How am I wrong? Does the owner of C2401 have three heads and six arms or something?"

"The guy’s only in his twenties, about the same age as us, and he bought the 681-square-meter unit. Do you think we’re even comparable to him?"

"Holy crap! He must have a rich dad!"

"That’s why I say we were born as beasts of burden, only fit to deliver breakfast for people like him."

Chen Jingjia heard their entire conversation clearly.

She didn’t register anything else, only that the breakfast in their hands was for C2401!

That was Lin Jiang’s apartment!

’My chance has come!’

"Where are you two going?" Chen Jingjia said, affecting a serious tone.

The two men looked up and saw Chen Jingjia standing nearby. They held up the food bag.

"The owner of C2401 ordered breakfast. We’re delivering it to him."

Chen Jingjia’s expression remained impassive, her inner emotions well hidden.

"Give it to me. Don’t let this delay you from your posts."

Seeing Chen Jingjia offer to help, both men were a little surprised.

She was the property manager, after all. Surely she didn’t have to do this kind of chore?

"Then thank you, Manager Chen."

"It’s fine. Just give the bag to me."

The two security guards handed the food bag to Chen Jingjia. It felt quite heavy in her hand.

Seeing the words "Fuji Building" on the bag, Chen Jingjia felt that even 2,000 yuan might not be enough.

Zhao Qingtian had told her about this place. A casual meal there easily cost over a thousand yuan. The prices were outrageous, and she heard it was even a one-star Michelin restaurant.

And now Lin Jiang was casually ordering breakfast from them. Just how rich was he now?

If she hadn’t divorced him, the one enjoying this breakfast with him would have been her.

SIGH...

She sighed helplessly. It was useless to think about these things now.

Carrying the bag, she swiped her card for the elevator and went up to the 24th floor.

Standing at the door, Chen Jingjia took several deep breaths, summoned all her courage, and rang the doorbell.

CREAK—

The door opened.

Chen Jingjia froze.

The one who opened the door wasn’t Lin Jiang, but a beautiful, unfamiliar woman.

"Thank you, you can just give it to me," Qiu Yunong said politely, taking the food bag from Chen Jingjia’s hand. She then called over her shoulder,

"Brother Jiang, come and eat."

"Got it."

Lin Jiang replied and walked to the door, ready to take the food.

But he was surprised to see that the person standing at the door was Chen Jingjia!

...