Let you be a great man, not a scumbag

Chapter 1778 Let me go…

Xu Zhi, who was a step behind Jiang Cheng and Shen Shuang, walked back to booth E in a daze, like a soulless zombie.

At this moment, he forced himself not to look at Jiang Cheng and the others' booth.

But when he saw Jiang Cheng embracing Jiang Churan, the two of them ejaculating together, while Shen Shuang obediently watched them from the side, he felt as if his feet were stepping on cotton or on burning coals.

After glaring fiercely, he immediately lowered his head, hiding his burning, contorted expression in the dim, ever-changing light and shadow of the bar.

Before they could even sit down in their booth, Wang Shao and Li Shao, both wearing jade rings, immediately locked their scrutinizing and impatient gazes on them.

"Xiao Xu, why have you been gone for so long? How's the reconnaissance going?" Young Master Wang tapped his fingers on the table, his jade ring gleaming coldly under the light. His tone seemed calm, but it carried an undeniable pressure.

Upon seeing these two great figures, Xu Zhi suddenly felt a jolt of fear.

He forcibly pulled his facial muscles to force out a "smile" that looked even uglier than crying.

His voice was slightly unsteady: "Young Master Wang, Young Master Li, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting. Hmm, I've found out..."

Wang Shao didn't even fully lift his eyelids: "You found out? Then why do you look so pale? Did you run into some blind person?"

He wasn't concerned about Xu Zhi; he was assessing whether trouble might befall him.

Li Shao scrutinized Xu Zhi's subtle expressions through his glasses, his voice calm yet carrying an invisible pressure: "We have limited time. You said you were going to confirm the information, and what happened?"

After they finished speaking, they glanced meaningfully at Jiang Cheng's booth.

Xu Zhi clenched his fists again, his nails digging deep into his palms.

He knew that in front of these two people, he had to completely suppress his personal honor and disgrace.

They absolutely cannot let them know the humiliation they just suffered at Jiang Cheng's hands.

This will only make them feel useless and worthless.

I immediately forced myself to straighten my back, but my posture remained respectful.

In that instant, a crazy yet pragmatic calculation flashed through his mind like lightning.

Never mind! Even if it's fake, he's going to take the gamble!

He wants to take advantage of this "tailwind" to make a fortune and use real money and success to make up for the embarrassment he lost today tenfold or a hundredfold!

Then we'll see what Jiang Cheng has to be proud of! We'll see if Shen Shuang regrets it!

We must gamble! We absolutely have to gamble!

If what Jiang Cheng said is true... this is a golden opportunity!

He was able to use the information gap to get closer to the two of them.

Although I helped them make money the first two times.

But a profit of several million is small change.

For them, the money was being withdrawn too slowly.

The time gap between the major short selling and this short selling of Lianshu is simply too large.

I don't know when I'll have another chance like this.

If you have no value to these people in this kind of exchange of interests, you might not be able to meet them tomorrow.

Doubling the profits was his strongest pledge of allegiance.

In this circle, loyalty and obsequiousness are worthless; only tangible benefits can earn you a moment of reliance and a chance to catch your breath.

He wanted them to feel that without him, making money wouldn't be as enjoyable or safe.

They need him not only for money laundering, but also for making money. This is what truly binds them together.

But what if... Jiang Cheng's news is false? Then it's just a loss of money.

They lost their principal plus their expected profit.

For the Xu family, it was still easy to get the information out of them.

The key point is that even if there's a loss, he'll take the initiative to cover it up.

Paying the difference out of my own pocket makes me appear generous and responsible in front of them.

It's tantamount to offering them a "pledge of allegiance".

This proves that I, Xu Zhi, am someone who can share wealth and prosperity and also bear risks!

If you can buy their special treatment, or even a little guilt or appreciation, this deal... is quite worthwhile!

This do-or-die confidence and eagerness to claim credit completely overwhelmed his inherent suspicion.

The panic on his face quickly faded, replaced by a kind of "certainty" mixed with fanaticism and flattery.

"No, I just found out! It's good news!!"

He paused deliberately, and seeing that the two were indeed attracted to his attention and leaned forward slightly, he lowered his voice.

He continued in a highly inflammatory tone, "I just... indeed received more accurate inside information! The Metaverse Strategy is definitely going to be released by Lianshu! And the timing might be even earlier and the impact even greater than we imagined! This is absolutely not just hearsay!"

To increase credibility, he even went so far as to fabricate details.

"The source... is very reliable; it came from someone with direct connections to the top management of Lianshu. They're already making final preparations. Our original plan... was too conservative! If we had closed the net according to the original plan, we might have missed out on the biggest wave of profits!"

Wang Shao and Li Shao exchanged a glance, both seeing excitement and hesitation in each other's eyes.

Although Xu Zhi's state of mind was somewhat unusual at the moment, the allure of "certainty" and "greater profits" in his words was simply too strong.

"Are you sure?" Wang Shao asked in a deep voice, slowing down the rhythm of his tapping on the table.

“Xu Zhi, this is no joke. You were hesitant just now, but now you’re so sure?” Li Shaoze became even more cautious, staring intently into Xu Zhi’s eyes, trying to find a flaw.

Xu Zhi was now blinded by his obsession with "slapping Jiang Cheng in the face" and "proving himself."

"Confirmed! Absolutely certain! I just... I just went to confirm this for the last time! Now I'm over 90% sure! Brothers, this opportunity is fleeting! We should immediately adjust our strategy, increase our positions, and even... consider using some leverage to seize the absolute advantage before the news is fully released!"

"If we handle this well, our profits will more than double! At that point, it won't just be a matter of money; our reputation and status in the industry will be completely different!"

Seeing Xu Zhi's fanatical appearance, as if he were "risking his life," Wang Shao and Li Shao exchanged another glance.

Greed ultimately prevailed over caution.

Although Xu Zhi can be impulsive at times, he has indeed led them to make money before, and this time he seems so "confident"...

"Alright!" Young Master Wang finally made up his mind, slamming his hand on the table. "Xiao Xu, we'll trust you one more time! We'll do as you say, immediately adjust the plan, and increase investment! But—"

His tone suddenly turned stern. "Xu Zhi, you listen to me carefully. If anything goes wrong this time, the consequences... you know them yourself!"

Li Shao added coldly, "Our money, our reputation, are all on this. Xu Zhi, you'd better pray your information is absolutely true."

Xu Zhi felt a chill, but there was no turning back once the arrow was released; he could only grit his teeth and proceed.

He responded in a louder, more "confident" voice: "Don't worry, Young Master Wang, Young Master Li! We're going to win this short-selling plan against Lian Shu! I, Xu Zhi, guarantee it with my life!"

When he uttered the words "We're going to win," his gaze unconsciously drifted towards the booth where Jiang Cheng was in the distance, where bursts of laughter were coming from. His eyes flickered with a mixture of madness, hatred, and a desperate gamble.

Around 11 p.m., Jiang Cheng took Jiang Churan and left first.

When Jiang Churan returned to Renji Mountain Villa, she quickly slipped into the bedroom.

Although the bedroom door was unlocked, Jiang Cheng discovered that the bathroom door inside the bedroom was locked.

The sound of the doorknob turning clearly indicated that Jiang Churan's voice came from inside the bathroom.

"You rascal, not now. You promised me, you'd go to bed and wait for me..."

Seeing this, Jiang Cheng shrugged helplessly.

What happened? Although he had already showered before leaving the house, as a hygienic man, he just wanted to take a shower.

Is this girl being a little too guarded?

Oh, how heartbreaking.

Left with no other option, Jiang Cheng could only quickly take a shower in the adjacent room, which also had a toilet.

In less than ten minutes, Jiang Cheng had finished washing up and was lying in the bedroom.

But it was clear that Jiang Churan was still in the bathroom.

Taking advantage of this time, Jiang Cheng opened WeChat and sent Jiang Xin's name to Wang Sheng.

After sending the message, Jiang Cheng opened the system again.

On the screen, the stock price chart of "Lian Shu" resembled a dying python.

The price fluctuated repeatedly around the final support level, but each rebound seemed increasingly weak, with trading volume shrinking and sell orders piling up on the order book.

After sending Chen Xueer the approximate time to close the net, Jiang Churan finally came out of the bathroom. However, she was not wearing the silk camisole nightgown that she had worn when the two of them had their first time having sex, but a very ordinary house nightgown.

Upon seeing this, a series of question marks appeared in Jiang Cheng's mind.

So she doesn't think that wearing these pajamas will prevent an accident from happening, does she?

With her looks and figure, these pajamas fit her perfectly.

Her curvaceous figure gives off a cosplay vibe.

However, after coming out, she didn't go to the bedside. Instead, she glanced at Jiang Cheng and then walked outside.

???

Did they run away or what?

Isn't this girl a little too assertive?

Just as Jiang Cheng was wondering whether he should go out and take a look, Jiang Churan came back.

She handed Jiang Cheng a glass of milk, saying, "You've drunk quite a bit. I think drinking some milk can protect your stomach. Have some."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Cheng took the milk and drank it all in one gulp.

Jiang Cheng caught a glimpse of the barely perceptible tension and evasiveness in her eyes, and a smile played on his lips.

"Chu Ran".

Looking into Jiang Cheng's eyes, Jiang Churan subconsciously wanted to take a half step back: "Ah? Yeah."

Before she could even speak, Jiang Cheng had already stood up, stretched out his long arm, and easily pulled her into his embrace.

In an instant, a fragrant strand of hair brushed against Jiang Cheng's chin.

"Jiang Cheng..." she protested softly, but her voice lacked strength.

She could feel the steady heartbeat from his chest and the warmth of his body through the thin fabric of his clothes.

This reminded her of the previous two times... those intense, suffocating entanglements, and his seemingly inexhaustible energy.

Jiang Churan's mind was in turmoil, and she even had some absurd doubts.

How exactly does this person's physique develop?

He was the one who did the hard work, but afterwards he was the one who felt refreshed and recharged, while I was the one who felt completely invigorated...

The more she thought about it, the hotter her cheeks became.

Jiang Cheng felt the stiffness and slight trembling of the body in his arms, chuckled softly, and his warm breath brushed against her earlobe: "What are you afraid of?"

"I...I didn't. You...you let me go..."

Jiang Churan buried her face even lower, her words carrying a subtle fear and pleading that she herself was unaware of about what was about to happen...

The next morning.

Sunlight streamed through the gaps in the curtains, casting golden dappled patterns on the bedroom floor.

When Jiang Churan woke up, she found that the person beside her was empty.

She sat up, wrapped in the blanket, recalling the enchanting moments that had occurred after she returned home the previous night.

Although the two of them slept under the same blanket last night.

Fortunately, Jiang Cheng only kissed and touched her.

Because she didn't have to rub it in, she felt that she had slept quite well last night.

The slight soreness in my body has subsided, and my energy has recovered considerably.

After washing up, I went outside and saw Jiang Cheng sitting on the sofa in the living room with his laptop, obviously working.

Jiang Churan tiptoed over and reached out to cover Jiang Cheng's eyes.

"Guess who I am?"

Jiang Cheng never expected that such a cold and aloof person would do such a thing.

With a smirk, Jiang Cheng deliberately mispronounced her name: "Are you Shen Shuang?"

Jiang Cheng, thinking himself clever, called out to Shen Shuang instead of Xu Yan.

But this made Jiang Churan's eyes flicker.

From a girl's perspective, deliberately avoiding the one with higher looks is actually problematic.

Jiang Churan smiled and deliberately continued Jiang Cheng's words, "I'm not Shuangshuang, I'm Yanyan."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Cheng grabbed Jiang Churan's hand and pulled her in front of him: "Wow, you've gone bad. I think you want me to spank you?"

Seeing Jiang Cheng slap her butt twice, Jiang Churan pouted and scolded, "You really hit me."

Jiang Cheng took the opportunity to rub her skin, then leaned down and kissed her, his voice slightly hoarse from the morning: "How did you rest?"

Jiang Churan met his deep, smiling eyes, and her heart skipped a beat.

"Not bad, I feel like my strength has recovered a bit."

"Oh?" Jiang Cheng raised an eyebrow, his smile deepening, a smile that carried a blatant, dangerous undertone. "You've recovered somewhat? So it doesn't hurt anymore, right?"

She noticed that the frequency of Jiang Cheng's movements as he rubbed her buttocks had changed.

Jiang Churan's face flushed slightly, and she nudged Jiang Cheng's hand, saying, "It doesn't hurt, but I think it would be better if I could rest for another day."

The second half of Jiang Chu's sentence was automatically ignored.

Jiang Cheng pretended to be serious and withdrew his hand from rubbing Jiang Churan's buttocks.

He nodded: "Now that we've regained our strength, how about... we do some morning exercise..."