Is not being able to do as you please also called rebirth?

Chapter 200 Bikini

"Congratulations, Mr. Jiang." After signing the contract, the developer's representative smiled and handed over a symbolic golden key and a large stack of documents.

"The subsequent property handover, transfer of water, electricity and gas, and interior decoration," Jiang Xun casually tossed the keys to Li Qingning beside him, who caught them steadily, "all of these will be handled by Secretary Li. She will give you the list and requirements later."

His gaze fell on Li Qingning. "Including the daily necessities I need, provide them to the highest standard. As for the style... you can decide." The last four words carried a hint of indulgence and trust.

Li Qingning nodded slightly, a professional smile on her face: "Understood, President Jiang. I will make sure the house is ready for you to move into before your next return." She turned to discuss the details with the developer's representative, speaking quickly and clearly, her demeanor elegant and composed.

After settling the real estate matters, at 4 PM, Jiang Xun met with Wei Ming and the core members of his technical team again in the conference room of Xunyang Venture Capital. This time, the atmosphere was more somber than when they first met a few days earlier.

"President Jiang, the market has already started to react." Wei Ming said seriously, pointing to the real-time market chart on his laptop screen.

"Bitcoin prices have fallen 8.7% in 24 hours. Although the drop is not extreme, signs of panic selling have emerged. Some savvy big players are quietly leaving the market. Although FinCEN's news has not been officially announced, rumors are already circulating in the industry and are highly credible."

The core members of the technical team added, "Our existing platform risk control system is under great pressure when facing large-scale panic runs. If regulatory measures are implemented and strict KYC and AML are required immediately, our back-end architecture will need a large-scale upgrade, and both funding and time will be issues."

Jiang Xun listened quietly, his fingers tapping lightly on the table, a habit he had when he was thinking.

Li Qingning sat next to him, quickly taking notes of the key points while pulling up several prepared documents.

"How is the transfer path for Plan B progressing?" Jiang Xun asked.

“The first batch of 2 coins has successfully entered designated cold wallets in Switzerland and the Cayman Islands through three completely independent paths,” Li Qingning replied immediately, pulling up an encrypted report.

"The second batch of 10,000 is currently being transferred and is expected to be completed before midnight tonight. As for the remaining 10,000, as you instructed, an emergency window has been reserved and can be activated at any time." Her report was concise and precise.

“Well done.” Jiang Xun nodded, then turned his gaze to Wei Ming and his team. “Engineer Wei, the platform’s technical risks are undeniable. But crises often also mean opportunities.”

He leaned forward slightly, his gaze sharpening and filled with ambition. "Panic is temporary, regulation is inevitable. In the long run, only compliant, secure, and technologically advanced platforms will survive this shakeout and thrive."

Wei Ming and his team members were invigorated.

“Xunyang Venture Capital,” Jiang Xun’s voice was not loud, but it carried a decisive force.

"We are interested in making a Series A strategic investment in your platform and team. We will not only provide funding to address your pressing technical upgrade needs, but also introduce top-tier security audit and legal compliance resources to help you become one of the first benchmark trading platforms in China and even globally to meet future regulatory requirements."

This news was like a bombshell! Wei Ming's team looked at each other, their eyes filled with shock and elation.

They had been seeking funding for a long time, but most investors were cautious or even skeptical of Bitcoin as a "virtual bubble." Jiang Xun's boldness and vision gave them hope for a way out of their predicament!
“Secretary Li will be in charge of drafting the specific letter of intent and due diligence process,” Jiang Xun instructed Li Qingning. “I need to see a preliminary plan within a week.”

“Yes, President Jiang,” Li Qingning replied, looking at Wei Ming’s team with a professional yet approachable smile. “Engineer Wei, everyone, we will send you the preliminary framework and a list of materials that we need your cooperation to provide later. Let’s try to get things moving as soon as possible.”

After the meeting ended and the excited Wei Ming team left, only Jiang Xun and Li Qingning remained in the office.

The golden rays of the setting sun streamed through the floor-to-ceiling windows, casting long shadows of the two people. The tense atmosphere of a busy day seemed to ease slightly.

Li Qingning walked to the bar, skillfully grinding beans and brewing two cups of hand-drip coffee, filling the air with a rich aroma. She handed one cup to Jiang Xun, who was standing by the window, while she leaned against the edge of the table next to her and took a sip.

"Are you sure you don't need me to go to the capital with you?" she suddenly asked, breaking the silence. Her voice returned to its slightly languid older sister tone, and her gaze fell on Jiang Xun's well-defined profile.

“Registering at Peking University, a bunch of trivial matters. And your Professor Yan Jin…” She curled her red lips slightly, with a mischievous smile, “If she knew that her genius student was not only busy starting a company, speculating on Bitcoin, and buying a luxury house in Shanghai, but also sleeping with his secretary sister…tsk tsk, just thinking about that scene is a bit exciting.”

Jiang Xun, holding his coffee cup, turned around. His deep gaze lingered on her smiling face for a few seconds before he reached out and, with a hint of punishment, lightly patted her pert buttocks.

A soft "snap" sounded particularly clear in the empty room.

“Watch your mouth, Secretary Li.” His voice was low and warning, but there was no real anger in his eyes.

Li Qingning hissed in pain, but instead of getting angry, she smiled even more charmingly, like a cat that had successfully stolen some fish.

She put down her coffee cup, then suddenly pulled a delicate dark blue velvet box from her handbag and stuffed it into the inside pocket of Jiang Xun's suit jacket without saying a word.

"This is for you." She looked up at him intently, her tone commanding yet like a lover's whisper, "Not as a subordinate, but as a close friend."

Jiang Xun raised an eyebrow, but didn't immediately reach for the box; he simply looked at her.

“Let’s go. Didn’t we say we were going to have dinner together? What do you want to eat tonight? French food? Shanghainese cuisine? Or…” Li Qingning took the initiative to end the conversation, naturally took his arm, and pulled him outside.

“Let’s go home, and I’ll cook for you? Although my cooking skills are certainly not as good as those of your ‘feminine confidantes,’ they should be enough to fill your stomach.” There was a hint of sourness and comparison in her words.

Jiang Xun did not refuse her offer to take his hand, letting her lead him towards the door. The afterglow of the setting sun cast their shadows together on the polished floor.

……

The twilight is closing, and the lanterns are starting to turn on.

The dazzling neon lights of Shanghai, like a flowing galaxy, ignite this city that never sleeps.

Li Qingning's fiery red Porsche 911 Turbo S roared like a restless cheetah as it sped up the elevated highway leading to Pudong International Airport.

The powerful acceleration pressed her firmly into the leather seats. The car was filled with her unique rose and cedar scent, mixed with the faint smell of leather and engine smoke.

The rearview mirror reflected Li Qingning's strikingly beautiful face and Jiang Xun's sharply defined profile.

"Are you sure you don't need me to take you to Peking University for registration?" she asked again, her voice slightly distorted by the roar of the engine, but the languid yet alluring quality remained undiminished. "Think about it, Professor Yan Jin is so young and beautiful, with such a unique temperament and profound knowledge..."

She deliberately dragged out her words, observing Jiang Xun's expression through the rearview mirror, "What if she takes extra 'care' of you, her genius student... or what about your girlfriend from the Beijing Dance Academy, Chen Shixuan? I've heard that girls who dance have particularly good figures and are incredibly passionate..."

Her words sounded like a probe, yet also like a barbed reminder.

"Mind your own business." Jiang Xun's voice was emotionless, his gaze still fixed on the dazzling night view rushing past the window.

But his hand reached out precisely, giving her inner thigh, covered in stockings, a light pinch with a warning pressure. Li Qingning let out a soft "hmm," sounding like she was in pain, yet also like she was enjoying it.

She slammed on the gas, and the car roared past a slower car in front, rushing into the VIP terminal's exclusive entrance.

The car came to an abrupt stop just before the VIP check-in area.

Li Qingning unbuckled her seatbelt, turned around, and threw herself into Jiang Xun's arms, tilting her head back to kiss his lips.

This was not a gentle kiss.

It is filled with aggression, possessiveness, resentment, and a restless anxiety about impending separation.

Her teeth even brushed against his lips, bringing a faint smell of blood.

Her tongue, with an aggressive, conquering spirit, frantically seized his breath, as if trying to devour him entirely.

After a moment of surprise, Jiang Xun immediately took the initiative, tightening his arms around her waist and pushing the already intense kiss to an even more passionate stage.

In the cramped space of the sports car, only the heavy, suppressed breathing of the two men and the ambiguous smacking sounds remained.

"Knock knock knock!" The sound of polite but clear knocking came from outside the car window.

The sudden sound was like ice water, instantly extinguishing the raging flames inside the car.

Li Qingning gently pushed Jiang Xun away. She was breathing heavily, her chest heaving violently. Her carefully applied lipstick was now a mess, like a decadent poppy blooming on her lips.

She smeared the color haphazardly with her finger, which only made it spread out more, making it look even more eerie.

A pleasant announcement rang out in the terminal, urging passengers bound for Beijing to board their planes.

Jiang Xun looked at the beautiful, alluring face before him, tinged with a hint of reluctance. He chuckled softly, gently touched her cheek, and whispered:
"Wait for me in Shanghai, I'll be back soon."

Li Qingning reached out and hugged him tightly, revealing a rare, girlish side to her usually decisive and efficient self.

She rubbed her cheek against his chest, letting out a soft hum. Quickly, she composed herself, regaining her composure and clarity, and whispered in Jiang Xun's ear:

"When is the right time to buy Bitcoin? The price has already started to decline significantly."

"Don't rush." ​​Jiang Xun's voice was deep and magnetic, carrying an absolute confidence and a hint of excitement. "Believe it or not, when we meet next time, the price of Bitcoin will definitely not fall below $50."

He narrowed his eyes slightly, like a predator locking onto its prey, "It will rise to... over $1000."

Li Qingning's breath caught in her throat, shocked by the arrogant prophecy and enormous numbers in his words.

“If…” Jiang Xun leaned forward slightly, his gaze locking onto her eyes with piercing intensity, “my prophecy has come true…” His gaze swept aggressively over her body encased in her business suit, “next time, remember to wear the outfit I picked out for you to celebrate with me.”

He deliberately emphasized the word 'celebration,' the implication of which was self-evident.

Li Qingning gave him a charmingly disdainful look. She felt a little ashamed when she thought of that maid outfit. How could the white stockings under the skirt be open-crotch?

She chuckled, a short, wild laugh, and patted Jiang Xun's chest, her eyes shining with an astonishing light, like burning stars:

"Deal! Boss! I'm waiting to see you lose...completely!"

……

Outside the first-class window, the dazzling lights of Shanghai gradually shrank and blurred, eventually merging into a vast, flowing sea of ​​stars, which was swallowed by the rolling gray clouds.

The engine's roar was filtered into a low background noise by the excellent sound insulation.

The cabin lights were dimmed, creating a comfortable atmosphere for rest. Jiang Xun leaned back in the spacious seat and finally had time to open the "work documents" folder that Li Qingning had discreetly slipped into the side pocket of his briefcase before he boarded, during their farewell hug.

There were no proper documents inside.

At the top was a brand-new photocopy of a property ownership certificate, still smelling of ink. Inside, tucked away, was a Polaroid photograph.

The background of the photo is the huge, unfurnished outdoor infinity pool of the top-floor duplex in Lujiazui.

By the pool, Li Qingning stood with her back to the camera, wearing a bikini with surprisingly little fabric and covered in silver sequins.

She tilted her head slightly, revealing her graceful neckline and half of her snow-white shoulder, along with an extremely alluring glance. On the back of the photo was her familiar, slightly flamboyant handwriting:

The new swimming pool is waiting for you to come and 'inspect' the water temperature.

The signature was a simple lip print.

Jiang Xun's fingertip paused for a moment on the lip print.

The biggest change for Jiang Xun during his trip to Shanghai was his relationship with Li Qingning; as for everything else, everything was under his control.

Jiang Xun was indeed attracted to Li Qingning at first sight, especially since she was his older sister's best friend, which made him particularly interested in her. Of course, he also admired Li Qingning's abilities and personality, but most importantly, it was with the tacit approval of his older sister.

Jiang Xun couldn't fathom Yang Huimin's thoughts, but he knew she loved him very much, even beyond romantic love, with a feeling of doting affection.

But it was precisely this feeling that elevated her status in Jiang Xun's heart, and Jiang Xun could only repay her for her tolerance and obedience with even greater love.

This is probably where Yang Huimin's cleverness lies. She knows Jiang Xun's personality all too well. He is passionate and sentimental, and there will inevitably be many girls around him. If she doesn't want to let go completely, she can only try to prevent some women with ulterior motives from appearing around him.

(End of this chapter)