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Chapter 178: Treating Jiang Yi and Jiang An'an to a big meal! (3-in-1, please subscribe~~)

Peking Union Medical College Hospital.

In the corridor of the obstetrics and gynecology ward.

Jingle bells, jingle bells—

Jiang Tao had just stepped out of Du Ennan's VIP ward when his cell phone rang.

I took out my phone and saw that the caller ID showed "Little Cotton-padded Jacket".

"Hey Xiaoxue, did you have fun with Teacher Jiang today?"

After Jiang Tao swiped his finger to answer the call, he asked with a smile.

He and Xu Li both knew that Jiang Xue had gone out with Jiang Yi today.

"Oh? You went to meet a new friend with Teacher Jiang? That's great."

What's your new friend's name?

"Jiang An'an?"

Jiang Tao paused slightly when he heard Jiang Xue mention the name of her new friend.

What a coincidence?

Today, he also happened to trigger a piece of information related to Jiang An'an.

When he left home, he was still thinking about how to contact Jiang An'an's family.

How can you be a "guide" in Jiang An'an's acting career?

Here comes the opportunity!

Helping Jiang An'an get the role in the short drama that the Shanhe Culture production team wanted to film was not only beneficial to Jiang An'an.

Jiang Tao himself also has many advantages.

Not only will you receive a cash reward of 88, but you will also receive the title of "Talent Scout".

According to Tongzi Ge's introduction, wearing the "Talent Scout" title allows you to see each person's strengths and suitable development path.

This title is quite influential.

They are able to recognize and utilize talent, placing the right people in the right positions.

It can also help those around you avoid many detours.

For example, if I could see my daughter Jiang Xue's strengths and the development path that suits her right now.

We started cultivating her interests and hobbies from a young age.

The chances of her achieving something in the future are definitely much greater than if she discovers her talents and interests as she grows up.

Therefore, Jiang Tao felt it was his duty to help Jiang An'an land a role in the drama.

Of course, he shouldn't be the only one enthusiastic about this kind of thing.

Before facilitating this matter, we should definitely ask for the opinions of Jiang An'an's family and Jiang An'an herself.

If her family objects, or if she herself has no interest, then...

Jiang Tao will try to find a way to make her interested.

According to the information provided by Brother Tongzi, the path of acting is definitely a smooth road for Jiang An'an.

The sooner you learn something, the sooner you'll benefit!
"Sure, sure! You and Teacher Jiang can play there, I'll drive over and pick you up."

"Of course it's true, why would Daddy lie to you?"

"You guys keep playing. Oh, and tell Teacher Jiang you don't need to cook dinner. I'll come over and treat you to a big meal."

"Okay, bye-bye, I'm off right now."

After hanging up the phone, Jiang Tao checked Jiang Xue's location on the Xiaotiancai children's smartwatch app.

Jiang Xue's location is only a little over 20 kilometers away from Union Hospital.

But considering it's the weekend and rush hour, it will probably take about an hour to drive there.

Take the elevator downstairs and find the Mercedes-Benz G-Class parked in the parking space downstairs.

After getting in the car and turning on the navigation, I stepped on the gas and drove away from the parking space, heading towards where my daughter was.

You say life is like a dream, I say life is like a show~

"What's the difference? Aren't they all equally hazy?"

"You're in my dreams, and having you with me is enough. You've brought a rainbow to my world."

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class moved along with the flow of traffic on the street, stopping and starting intermittently.

Jiang Tao wasn't bothered by the traffic jam; he listened to music and hummed along.

When I was young, I always felt that Wu Bai's songs were too corny and old-fashioned.

But as I've gotten older, I've come to appreciate Wu Bai's songs more and more.

Simply love what your heart desires~

"My senior sister has gotten bigger too~"

Humming and singing all the way, Jiang Tao was in an extremely good mood today!
Today I received this Mercedes-Benz G-Class worth over 200 million yuan as a gift.

Anyone would need to sing a few songs to express their joy.

We meet again, you from the past, the blue lotus, the ordinary path.

After singing a few songs, Jiang Tao wanted to drive around the 318 National Highway right away!
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class drove through Dongcheng District, heading north past Sanyuan Bridge, Siyuan Bridge, and Wuyuan Bridge...

The journey took one hour and one minute, with frequent stops and starts.

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class slowly came to a stop on an open space outside the Dongxindian urban village.

Jiang Tao also came from an urban village in Beijing, so he was naturally very familiar with this kind of place.

Whether it's the urban villages in Pingchang District or the urban villages in Chaoyang District, the situation is pretty much the same.

Not far away is Wangjing, the CBD of Beijing, with its towering buildings.

The urban village here is just like the small county town of Pingxian, Jiang Tao's hometown; they are completely different worlds.

If you drive a Mercedes-Benz G-Class into a village, you might encounter narrow roads where even a bicycle coming from the opposite direction can't pass you.

It's more convenient to park the car at the village entrance and walk in.

As he got out of the car, Jiang Tao first took out a cigarette case from his pocket and lit a cigarette.

He then took out his phone, just about to open the app on his phone to check Jiang Xue's precise location again.

Out of the corner of his eye, he saw a nimble figure appear in front of him in a flash.

"Jiang Tao, you're here."

Jiang Yi's voice was as gentle as water, and listening to it was like giving your ears a bite of incredibly smooth chocolate.

Jiang Tao clicked the lighter to light the cigarette in his mouth before turning his gaze to Jiang Yi.

She wore a loose beige sweater, paired with a matching beige dress, and ankle boots.

She was carrying a brown YSL bag slung across her body.

Her outfit was simple, neat, and very stylish.

The color scheme of her clothes made her skin appear even more delicate and fair.
It must be said that Jiang Yi is also an expert in clothing matching.

She can make even the most ordinary clothes look magical when she wears them.

However, the brown YLS bag she was carrying was a bit pricey.

Jiang Tao knew about this brand because Du Ennan had given Xu Li a bag of the same brand but a different style, which was said to cost more than 2 yuan.

This brand is considered a luxury brand in the country.

As for why Jiang Yi would buy such an expensive bag, Jiang Tao didn't delve into it.

If it weren't for my niece's illness and hospitalization, which incurred huge medical expenses...

Based on Jiang Yi's main job income and her usual investment income.

There's nothing wrong with buying a bag you like.

Men are generally more practical and pay more attention to cost-effectiveness when buying things, while women pursue emotional value.

Luxury items like diamonds, jewelry, and flowers are often flashy but impractical, and their target audience is mostly women.

It is an objective fact that there are differences in consumption views between men and women.

Even an intellectual woman like Jiang Yi is not immune to this.

However, it is perfectly acceptable for her to work hard to buy what she wants in order to satisfy her emotional needs.

"Teacher Jiang, you didn't come all this way to greet me, did you?"

Jiang Tao withdrew his admiring gaze and greeted Jiang Yi with a smile.

"Why not? You are a very important guest in our family. An'an and my brother both want to thank you in person."

“My brother heard you were coming today, so he stopped delivering takeout and is on his way home right now.”

Jiang Yi smiled gently, her gaze towards Jiang Tao as tender as could be.

Jiang Tao laughed and said, "Then wouldn't I be delaying your brother from making money?"

Jiang Yi smiled gently and said, "Money can be earned anytime, but you're such a busy person, I can't see you anytime."

"Haha, I'm just busy doing nothing all day long."

Jiang Tao laughed it off, showing no airs of a "distinguished guest" and emphasizing his approachability.

"Let's go, Jiang Tao. I'll take you home first. Xiaoxue and An'an are playing at home."

Jiang Yi smiled and pointed in the direction of the village to Jiang Tao, and the two walked side by side into the village.

The Dongxindian urban village is larger than the Xiaoshahe urban village where Jiang Tao previously rented.

But once inside the village, the two villages are actually quite similar.

On the narrow streets, pedestrians hurried back and forth, and both sides of the streets were lined with various food carts and small shops.

This time coincides with the time when office workers get off work, and it's also the busiest time for small vendors.

Fried skewers, lamb skewers, cold noodles, cold rice, fried cold noodles, stinky tofu, takoyaki...

Dozens of snacks are gathered on one street.

Dozens of different flavors blend together to create the warmth and comfort of everyday life.

"Xiaoxue wasn't naughty today, was she?"

"No, Xiaoxue is very well-behaved. She had a lot of fun playing with An'an."

"I'm causing trouble for you."

"No, I'm very happy when I'm with Xiaoxue."

"Does Teacher Jiang like children?"

"I like smart and cute children like Xiaoxue and An'an, but I don't like naughty children."

Are there any unruly kids in your class?

"A few."

The two strolled along the bustling street, chatting idly.

Jiang Tao followed Jiang Yi through the urban village for seven or eight minutes, finally stopping at the entrance of a small, detached courtyard.

Jiang Yi took out a key from her bag, unlocked the two rusty iron doors, and pushed them open a crack with a creak.

"Please come in, Jiang Tao. The place is a bit simple, please don't mind."

Jiang Yi stepped aside to make way, her expression slightly embarrassed as she brushed a strand of hair that had fallen beside her ear.

"It's a detached house with its own courtyard; this little courtyard is quite nice."

After Jiang Tao entered, he saw a large holly tree that looked like a mushroom planted in the courtyard and said with a smile:

"The tenement building I used to live in never saw sunlight, it was dark and damp, and it was full of cockroaches. The conditions were not as good as here."

"Huh? You... you lived in a tenement building?"

Jiang Yi looked at Jiang Tao with some surprise, her face full of disbelief.

She first met Jiang Tao when he and Xu Li went to Eddie International Kindergarten to inquire about enrollment.

That day, Jiang Tao was driving a Mercedes-Benz GLS, and he was there to enroll his daughter in a prestigious private school with tuition fees of over 100,000 yuan.

"Of course, and I've lived here for several years."

Jiang Tao's smile was quite frank; his impoverished past wasn't something to be ashamed of. "You've come this far, that's quite impressive."

Jiang Yi looked at Jiang Tao with a hint of admiration in her eyes.

She didn't know what Jiang Tao was like when he was poor, nor had she ever seen him.

But now, Jiang Tao drives a luxury car worth millions and can easily lend himself hundreds of thousands of yuan of his "secret savings" as an interest-free loan.

The students who used to sit in the classroom looking up at me standing on the podium are now people I can look up to.

The two walked and talked, and soon they crossed the courtyard and arrived at the door of the main house.

"Daddy~ Daddy~ You're finally here! We're starving!"

"You said you'd treat me and Sister An'an to a big meal, so you can't go back on your word!"

Hearing the commotion in the yard, Jiang Xue opened the door, looked up and saw Jiang Tao. She ran over, grabbed his arm, and started shaking him.

“A man’s word is his bond. I said I would treat you to a big meal, and I will not go back on my word.”

Jiang Tao smiled and ruffled Jiang Xue's fluffy little head, his face full of doting affection.

He also cherishes his little darling very much.

Following Jiang Xue out of the house was a girl with short, ear-length hair and a very thin figure, like a stick.

The daughter's face was small, but it was framed by a pair of large, clear eyes.

It looks as pink and cute as a doll that escaped from an animated film.

"Uncle Jiang Tao~ I finally met you in person today. You are even more handsome than the photos my aunt showed me."

Before Jiang Yi could introduce Jiang An'an, Jiang An'an greeted Jiang Tao with a sweet smile.

"Haha, thank you for the compliment, An'an. I'm just average-looking, not that handsome."

Jiang Tao laughed and joked, "Why does it feel so awkward to be praised for being handsome by a child?"
Jiang Yi couldn't help but smile after hearing their conversation.

"Yes, yes, Uncle Jiang is the most handsome uncle I've ever met!"

Jiang An'an looked at Jiang Tao with her big eyes, her little face showing a very serious expression.

"Hehe~ Sister An'an, you have good taste!"

"Whether it's in our hometown or at Eddie Kindergarten, my dad is the most handsome dad in my class!"

Jiang Xue's face was beaming with pride.

Having a super handsome dad is something to be proud of at school.

"Alright, alright, you two little brats don't know anything about handsomeness. Don't be fooled by handsome boys in the future."

"The more handsome someone is, the more careful you should be, understand?"

Jiang Tao smiled and began his educational approach to the two children.

"So...was my mom not careful enough, which is why my dad tricked her into marrying me?"

Jiang Xue's eyes darted around, and she gave him an "I understand" look on her face!
"..."

Jiang Tao was speechless. Why did it suddenly feel like his little darling was letting in the cold?
When Jiang An'an and Jiang Yi heard Jiang Xue's innocent words, they covered their mouths and giggled.

"Your mother and I are truly in love, you know? It's all genuine, without any tricks or deception."

Jiang Tao added in his mind, "Yeah, right."

Of course, it wasn't him who used the "trick" back then, but Xu Li.

His relationship with Xu Li was entirely due to Xu Li's initiative and persistence.

Without her initiative, that poor boy, whose parents had to borrow money from others to pay his tuition, would not have had the courage to pursue the school's most beautiful girl.

If it weren't for her insistence, her mother-in-law wouldn't have let her marry someone who was penniless, without a house or a car.

After chatting for a while in the courtyard, Jiang Yi invited everyone inside.

It's only late March, and the temperature in Beijing is only five or six degrees Celsius in the early morning and evening; it's not warm yet.

Less than ten minutes after everyone entered the house, the gate to the courtyard rang again, and a rider wearing a blue Ele.me uniform rode an electric scooter into the courtyard.

After Jiang Hai placed the electric scooter against the wall and plugged in the charger to start charging, he strode across the yard, arrived at the main house, knocked on the door, and entered the room.

"Brother, you're back! This is Jiang Tao."

"Jiang Tao, this is my brother Jiang Hai."

With a smile, Jiang Yi, the middleman, introduced Jiang Tao and his brother Jiang He to each other.

"Hello Jiang Hai, it's a pleasure to meet you."

Jiang Tao greeted Jiang Hai with a smile, a friendly smile on his face.

His older brother is named Jiang He, and Jiang Yi's older brother is named Jiang Hai.

A river and a sea—they sound like brothers.

"Hello Mr. Jiang! I've been waiting for so long, I'm so glad to finally meet you!"

Pfft!
As soon as Jiang Hai finished speaking, he suddenly knelt down on both knees in front of Jiang Tao without any warning!
"Jiang Hai, what are you doing? Get up!"

Jiang Tao was startled by Jiang He's sudden action and quickly reached out and lifted him up from the ground.

Fortunately, after his physique increased to 79 points, he also became very strong, and lifting Jiang Hai was effortless.

"Mr. Jiang, we will never forget your great kindness to our An'an. Thank you, thank you!"

Jiang Hai looked at Jiang Tao with sincere eyes, his gaze filled with gratitude.

"You've thanked me so many times already, so you don't need to be so polite every time we meet. It makes me feel a little embarrassed."

To be honest, Jiang Tao wasn't used to being treated with such gratitude.

"Okay...then we won't stand on ceremony with you."

Upon hearing that Jiang Tao seemed a little uncomfortable, Jiang Hai immediately stopped being polite to him, lest he make Jiang Tao feel uncomfortable as well.

"Mr. Jiang hasn't eaten yet, has he? Shall we go out and find somewhere to get something to eat?"

After exchanging a few polite words, Jiang Hai looked at Jiang Tao, feeling that he should also seize the opportunity to show some hospitality as the host.

Jiang Tao laughed and said, "It's my treat today. I said I would treat Xiaoxue and An'an to a big meal, and I can't break my promise. You can treat them another time when you have the chance."

"Ah? This..."

Jiang Hai looked at the two little ones who were looking expectantly, and then at Jiang Yi.

Jiang Tao's move has completely stumped him.

In Jiang Hai's eyes, Jiang Xue and Jiang An'an were just little kids, and he wouldn't take their words seriously.

But Jiang Tao clearly didn't think so.

He will fulfill any promise he makes, regardless of whether the recipient is an adult or a child.

Jiang Xue is his child and also his friend.

"That's right, brother. Jiang Tao made an appointment with Xiaoxue on the phone that he would treat her to a meal next time there's a chance."

Jiang Yi smiled and told her older brother that as a kindergarten teacher, she also valued the promises she made to the children.

"This is so embarrassing. Mr. Jiang has come all this way, and it's too much trouble for you to spend money."

Jiang Hai scratched his head, looking embarrassed.

"It's just a meal. We're all friends. I'll treat you today, and you can treat me tomorrow. It's all the same."

Jiang Tao laughed and said, "The children are hungry too. Let's find a place to eat first. We can talk while we eat."

"Ok!"

"Yay! Time for a big meal! Time for a big meal!"

When Jiang Xue heard that the adults had finally finished chatting and were about to move on to the next part of the meal, she clapped her hands happily.

When Jiang An'an heard that they were going to have a big meal, she swallowed hard, her mouth watering. It had been a long time since she had a big meal.

Everyone agreed immediately, and together they left the small courtyard, walked to the village entrance, and got into Jiang Tao's G-Wagon.

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class that Du Taiming gave to Jiang Tao is officially called a Mercedes-Benz G500 Extended Edition.

By expanding the vehicle's interior space, a 7-seat layout is achieved, making it more luxurious, more comfortable, and more suitable for family trips than the standard version.

The vehicle is also equipped with a large dual-screen interior and three differential locks, among other rugged off-road features.

It can comfortably seat five people.

It was the first time for both Jiang An'an and Jiang Hai to ride in Jiang Tao's car.

It was also my first time riding in a luxury car like the Mercedes-Benz G-Class.

After the father and daughter got into the car, they both seemed a little awkward, unsure of what to do with their hands.

The Dongxindian urban village area is very close to the Wangjing business district.

After Jiang Tao started the navigation, he set Xinrongji as his destination.

Having promised to treat his daughter and her new friend to a big meal, Jiang Tao naturally wouldn't be stingy.

Xinrongji on Xinnan Road is a well-known Michelin three-star restaurant in Beijing's food scene, with an average cost of over 1000 yuan per person.

It barely meets the "feast" standard that Jiang Xue mentioned.

It took 20 minutes for the Mercedes-Benz G-Class to stop in an underground parking lot near Xinrongji.

After Jiang Tao got out of the car, he led his team into Xinrongji like a captain.

As soon as they entered, Jiang An'an and Jiang Hai looked around curiously.

This was their first time visiting such a high-class restaurant.

Seeing that the diners in the dining area were all well-dressed business people, the two of them became extremely nervous.

She was afraid that she might make a fool of herself and embarrass Jiang Tao.

Although it was Jiang Yi's first time here, her expression was calm, and she managed to maintain a composed demeanor.

But after hearing that Jiang Tao had ordered a 1280 yuan set meal for each person, they were instantly unsettled.

It's not 1280 in total, but 1280 per person!

In addition, an 18% service fee will be added!

The group consisted of three adults and two children, a total of five people.

In other words, today's meal cost Jiang Tao 6400 yuan!

Add a 20% service fee, and it comes to 1280.

The total will be 7680 yuan!

This amount of money is almost half a month's salary for her!

Jiang Hai, who was standing to the side, was even more shocked!
A meal costing seven or eight thousand yuan was clearly beyond his comprehension!

Is this the simple and unpretentious life of the wealthy?

That's really enviable!

After ordering, the waiter led everyone to a quiet private room.

The waiter also thoughtfully gave Jiang Xue and Jiang An'an two adorable rubber dolls as gifts, which they enjoyed playing with very much.

Jiang Tao chatted idly with his siblings Jiang Yi and Jiang Hai for a few minutes.

After a short wait, several waiters pushed small food carts into the room and began serving the dishes.

Jiang Tao ordered a set meal. There were five people at the table, and each person received a set meal, with a waiter assigned to each person.

As the waiter served the dishes, he introduced their names and characteristics to everyone.

After the introductions were finished, the plates were placed in front of each person before they left the private room.

Today's set meal, priced at 1280, consists of eight dishes plus a final main course.

If it weren't for the waiter announcing the dishes, none of the people present, except for Jiang Xue, would have recognized a single one of the dishes.

Dishes like braised duckling with black truffle sauce, stewed catfish with morel mushrooms and lion's head meatballs, steamed spring shrimp balls with coral and hibiscus, bamboo shoots with salted pork bones and spring vegetables, and salt-baked baby crab.

These dishes are all very business-like, and are simply not something that ordinary people can afford to eat.

Of course, the price is a bit high, but the taste is also very good, and it fully deserves the title of Michelin three stars.

When they were halfway through the meal, Jiang Tao felt it was about time.

That's when they started asking Jiang Hai and Jiang An'an for their opinions on casting for the short drama.

(End of this chapter)