"Oh, by the way, I'm not sure if you know, but the female driver in the news I sent you is Luo Jia. I only found out when I got to the company. I heard she's still in the ICU being resuscitated. I've already sent colleagues to visit her family."
Although Luo Jia's situation was entirely orchestrated by Jiang Cheng,
the fewer people who knew, the lower the risk.
Chen Xueer didn't know the truth, and Jiang Cheng had no intention of letting her know.
Jiang Cheng feigned ignorance and said with a hint of surprise, "It's actually her?"
"Yes, I heard her condition is quite critical. According to the reports, even if she pulls through, she'll be disfigured. When the collision happened, the front chassis caught fire and exploded immediately. Luo Jia's face and hair were burned..."
Jiang Cheng sighed. "That's quite pitiful. But you did well. Since she's a company employee, we should show some humanitarian spirit. If she needs help later, try to assist her where we can."
Hearing Jiang Cheng say this, Chen Xueer was momentarily stunned on the other end of the line.
At this moment, she didn't have the slightest suspicion regarding Jiang Cheng's words.
In fact, a trace of admiration for Jiang Cheng even grew in her heart.
After all, Luo Jia was originally Jiang Cheng's enemy.
She hadn't expected Jiang Cheng to be so magnanimous now that Luo Jia had met with disaster.
Admiration aside, Chen Xueer still felt that Jiang Cheng was being too kind.
In her view, one shouldn't be soft-hearted when facing an enemy.
This world followed the law of the jungle; one needed a sense of crisis to survive.
And Luo Jia was clearly an enemy to both her and Jiang Cheng.
Luo Jia's accident was indeed pitiful, but that couldn't serve as an excuse to let her off the hook.
Chen Xueer couldn't help but say, "Chairman Jiang, since Luo Jia had a car accident, we should handle the winery investment as soon as possible. We shouldn't let it sit there like a time bomb; it makes me feel uneasy."
"There's no rush. I'll let you know when the time is right."
"Even though Luo Jia had an accident and the company will help her out of humanitarian spirit, I think the matter of her framing the company should be kept separate. She must still bear every bit of responsibility. The contract was signed under her lead and the evidence is complete now, so please don't let pity for a pretty face sway you when the time comes."
Chen Xueer's tone was very serious at first, but towards the end, perhaps wanting to lighten the mood, she began to tease Jiang Cheng.
Seeing Chen Xueer's cold-blooded and ruthless attitude, Jiang Cheng nodded in satisfaction once again.
Having this kind of woman manage the company for him was simply fantastic.
Though she seemed a bit heartless, it was precisely this type of person who could manage a company better.
"Alright, I know what to do. Don't overthink it. Have you finished reading the news I just sent you?"
"You sent me so much news; do you have any instructions? Is it another task like the last one?" Chen Xueer asked curiously.
Jiang Cheng replied with a grin, "The one who knows me best is indeed Xueer."
Though Chen Xueer's words were informal, she actually felt a bit of secret pleasure in her heart.
"I just looked at Tesla's stock. It was very stable yesterday. Tonight, you and Ling'er should find a way to short their stock price."
"Understood. I'll get on it right away."
This was where Chen Xueer excelled; while she often bickered and joked with Jiang Cheng, she was incredibly serious and efficient when it came to business.
She was never soft-hearted—a truly decisive and vigorous woman.
Jiang Cheng couldn't help but sigh with emotion. She was truly a woman the system had found for him; beyond her excellent privacy value, her way of handling things was exceptionally satisfying.
After hanging up with Chen Xueer, Jiang Cheng continued to look at the news about Tesla.
Just then, Wang Sheng walked toward Jiang Cheng with a woman dressed in a maid uniform.
The typical black-and-white maid outfit looked incredibly striking on her, and her light, elegant makeup gave her features a somewhat cold and aloof air.
As she approached and saw Jiang Cheng, she immediately pulled a smile.
Wang Sheng said to Jiang Cheng, "Young Master, this is Xia Li. Xia Li is very skilled and has impressive combat abilities. From now on, she will serve as your personal maid. You can instruct her on anything."
"Good afternoon, Young Master."
Jiang Cheng remembered seeing Xia Li once before when he was in Tyrande.
It was when he finished off Zhang Yu.
That was the first time Jiang Cheng had seen members of the Security Team.
However, Xia Li had been wearing a black uniform and a baseball cap back then.
Jiang Cheng hadn't been able to see her delicate face clearly.
Most importantly, Jiang Cheng remembered that Xia Li's 'pandas' didn't seem this large back then. Maybe it was the clothes.
Now, the tight maid outfit directly showcased her magnificent chest.
"Xia Li."
Jiang Cheng proactively extended his right hand toward Xia Li.
Xia Li politely shook his hand.
Sunlight filtered through the gaps in the tree leaves, shining upon the two of them.
Looking at the fair right hand he was holding, Jiang Cheng's heart suddenly skipped a beat involuntarily.
Jiang Cheng cursed inwardly again.
Damn it! It's that feeling of being in love again!
"Young Master Jiang, lunch is prepared. Would you like to eat here or in the dining room?"
He had been holding Xia Li's hand with one hand, but now he held it with both.
After patting the smooth back of Xia Li's hand, Jiang Cheng said sincerely, "I'll be in your care from now on. Let's go inside to eat."
Although Jiang Cheng held Xia Li's hand, he didn't linger for long.
It was just the right amount of time, so it didn't leave Xia Li with a bad impression.
On the contrary, she felt that Jiang Cheng very much welcomed her arrival.
"You're too kind. This is my duty."
Jiang Cheng knew how to maintain boundaries with someone he had just met.
Aside from the handshake, his other behavior was very natural and nothing out of the ordinary.
On the other side, Xia Meng woke up not long after Jiang Cheng left.
Seeing the bedroom empty, Xia Meng originally picked up her phone to message Jiang Cheng and ask where he was.
Unexpectedly, when she walked to the small balcony of the room, she saw Jiang Cheng standing by the pond in the courtyard.
The golden sunlight was currently shining on him.
He was leisurely feeding the koi while gazing at the sky.
Jiang Cheng possessed a sense of relaxation that most people could only envy.
Some say that whether rich or poor, life is just three meals a day, four seasons, and going to bed.
While that's true, the quality of life between having money and not having money is worlds apart.
If you don't have money, you have to start your search for food the moment you open your eyes and begin toiling for it.
You simply can't sleep until you wake up naturally like this.
Moreover, an ordinary person's bedroom wouldn't be hung with paintings by famous masters worth millions, nor would it have various antique decorations that easily cost hundreds of thousands.
When Xia Meng came here last night, a housekeeper in her late forties or early fifties had received her.
As the first girl to be a guest at this villa, Xia Meng received a very warm welcome.
The decoration of the villa and the expensive items were roughly introduced to her.
Especially the ornaments in Jiang Cheng's bedroom; the housekeeper had subtly hinted to Xia Meng to be careful.
After all, they cost hundreds of thousands or even millions at every turn; an average person really couldn't afford to compensate for them.
Looking at the entire villa area surrounded by greenery, there were even many precious flowers and plants in the courtyard that she had never seen before.
Courtyards and pavilions, small bridges and flowing water—even the air was exceptionally fresh.
Xia Meng looked at the entire stretch of sky before her, with blue sky and white clouds; this kind of sky was something she could only see at the foot of the mountains in her hometown.
In Shanghai, high-rise buildings were everywhere. Even if you looked up, the sky you saw was fragmented.
A boundless view like this could only be seen from the rooftops of skyscrapers in Shanghai.
She could hardly imagine how happy it would be to own a house in a place like Shanghai where one could look at the sky anytime.
This was the finish line that many people couldn't reach even after struggling for several lifetimes.
Xia Meng saw Jiang Cheng chat for a while with a man who looked like a butler and a woman who looked like a maid before he left the courtyard and walked into the villa.
She quickly turned away from the balcony and went into the bathroom to freshen up.
Not long after, Xia Meng heard a set of footsteps.
Just as she came out of the bathroom, she practically bumped face-to-face with Jiang Cheng.
Having just washed her face, Xia Meng was fair and radiant, without a trace of makeup.
Furthermore, the bathroom light happened to shine into the valley of her bathrobe.
"Xia Meng, quick, support me."
"Brother Cheng, what's wrong with you??"
"I'm dizzy..."
After saying that, Jiang Cheng's legs went weak.
Xia Meng finally understood exactly what was going on.
"Mmm..."
An hour later, Jiang Cheng walked toward the bathroom feeling refreshed.
"I'll go down first to arrange some food. Do you want to come down to eat or sleep for a bit?" Jiang Cheng asked thoughtfully.
Xia Meng really wanted to rest a bit more, but after being exhausted all night, her stomach was already growling with hunger.
"I'll freshen up and then go down to eat..."
Seeing Xia Meng's adorable look, Jiang Cheng originally wanted to kiss the corner of her mouth, but just as he got close, he immediately changed direction and kissed her forehead.
After all, a real man doesn't eat lollipops, and Jiang Cheng didn't have that preference.
"Alright, then I'll go down first."
...Soon, Xia Meng changed her clothes and walked down to the dining area.
She slowly descended the winding staircase.
It was already night when she arrived yesterday. Back then, after a quick tour, the housekeeper had settled her in Jiang Cheng's room.
Compared to the night, the impact of seeing the villa in the morning was much stronger.
At this moment, the midday sun shone directly through the panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows on the first floor, and from the staircase, she could just see the thousand-acre golf course outside the door.
Xia Meng stood still at the main entrance on the first floor and looked out. Jiang Cheng was currently swinging a golf club on the grass not far away.
The decorations and ornaments inside the villa all screamed the word 'extravagance'.
Wang Sheng saw Xia Meng standing blankly at the door and spoke up to alert Jiang Cheng.
Jiang Cheng glanced at Xia Meng, took a few more swings, and then handed the club and white glove to Wang Sheng.
After approaching, Jiang Cheng smiled at Xia Meng and said, "Finished washing so quickly? Hungry?"
Xia Meng nodded very obediently and then quietly followed behind Jiang Cheng.
After Jiang Cheng washed his hands, he invited Xia Meng over to eat.
Xia Li had already brought the lunch up for Jiang Cheng.
Like Wang Sheng, Xia Li seemed to take to the maid's work very quickly. She appeared very familiar with it, showing not a hint of discomfort.
As expected of someone rewarded by the system; her professional ability was truly strong.
Xia Meng, standing to the side, secretly watched Xia Li.
She hadn't expected even a maid by Jiang Cheng's side to have such high beauty.
And those legs practically reached Xia Meng's waist.
Seeing Xia Meng staring at her, Xia Li very tactfully smiled at her and pulled out the seat next to Jiang Cheng, saying with a friendly smile, "Miss Xia, please have a seat."
"Thank you," Xia Meng whispered her thanks after snapping out of it, feeling a bit embarrassed.
"May I ask if Miss Xia has any dietary restrictions?"
Xia Meng immediately shook her head. "I'm not a picky eater; I can eat anything."
"Alright, then please wait a moment."
Xia Meng had originally thought Xia Li was Jiang Cheng's... after all, Xia Li's looks and figure were beyond reproach.
But seeing Jiang Cheng's attitude, there seemed to be nothing unusual, and his gaze was also very normal.
Xia Meng felt she understood Jiang Cheng quite well because not long after she sat down, Jiang Cheng directly placed his left hand on her thigh.
If the relationship between Xia Li and Jiang Cheng were unusual, Jiang Cheng shouldn't be acting like such a gentleman while someone with a figure like Xia Li's was moving around in front of him.
Thinking this way, Xia Meng felt relieved.
Jiang Cheng already had quite a bit of experience in managing the emotions of women.
Xia Li's beauty was indeed high, but Jiang Cheng couldn't possibly act thirsty the moment they met.
One must know that high-end hunters often appear in the form of prey.
Even if he wanted to 'eat' her, he had to wait until the other party was willing and had let down their guard before taking a bite.
When they had nearly finished eating, Jiang Cheng said to Xia Meng, "I'll take you somewhere later. I have a property nearby; you can move in. The environment in that neighborhood is good, there's a large shopping mall downstairs, and it's not far from the hospital. It would be quite suitable for your grandmother to live there too."
Hearing Jiang Cheng say this, Xia Meng's mouth hung open slightly, shocked yet filled with a hint of joy.
Xia Meng was different from other women; she had taken that kind of job originally for the money.
And she also understood that Jiang Cheng wouldn't have only her as his woman.
Having stayed in those kinds of places, Xia Meng knew how short the 'blooming period' of being someone's woman could be, so she wouldn't refuse anything Jiang Cheng was willing to give her now.
If she refused, who knew if there would be such benefits next time?
Xia Meng knew her place very well.
Moreover, the house she was currently renting was in a relatively remote area and was an old residential building; the environment wasn't very good.
She had originally planned to look for a new house anyway.
"Brother Cheng, are you serious?"
Jiang Cheng nodded. "Of course. I'll have someone deliver new appliances later. You just need to move in with your bags."