I changed the world.

Led by the waiter, Zhang Jing sat down at a table by the floor-to-ceiling window. The location was quite good; through the huge transparent glass, one could see the beautifully designed courtyard outside, and on the other side, not far from the stage, one could see a singer performing a melodious traditional Chinese song.

Zhang Jing noticed that there seemed to be many more guests here today than last time, almost filling the entire venue to capacity, and there was even a queue outside waiting.

Zhang Jing booked the table through Ms. Zhu Huizhen, the personal assistant assigned to him by the bank. This was part of the so-called platinum customer value-added services, so he figured he might as well take advantage of it. After receiving his request, Ms. Zhu took about ten minutes to complete the task and then sent him the table number.

"It seems so convenient for the rich..." Zhang Jing couldn't help but think to himself.

"Sir, we are honored to have the renowned singer Ms. Wei Hanxin perform for us. Please keep an eye out for her in a moment," the waiter whispered before leaving.

"Okay, thank you." Zhang Jing smiled and nodded to indicate that he understood, but then he realized that this must be why there were so many people today.

As for the name Wei Hanxin, he thought about it and seemed to have heard of it, but he didn't have a deep impression of it. Maybe she was a minor singer from somewhere.

Not long after, a young woman with a round, baby-faced appearance entered the restaurant and was led by a waiter directly to Zhang Jing's table.

"Sister Yuzhu, come, sit down." Zhang Jing smiled and pointed to the chair next to him.

"Hongjian, you look quite different..." The visitor was none other than Miao Yuzhu. She had already made several appointments with Zhang Jing on Qianluo, saying that she wanted to thank him in person, but she hadn't had the time due to various reasons. This time, when she returned to Linzhou, she simply invited him out.

As it happened, ever since Wang Tao invited him to dine at Nanfeng Buffet BBQ, he had been quite satisfied with the environment and ingredients. In addition, since he had recently recovered from his illness, he also wanted to have a good meal, so he chose this place.

"It's just two shoulders carrying a head, how much can it change..." Zhang Jing laughed. In fact, he knew in his heart that he must have changed because of his cultivation. People who see him often might not notice it, but if they haven't seen him for a while, they will definitely feel the changes.

"Really... I think you seem to have gotten a little taller... Hmm... You seem a bit more muscular... And your skin looks better too!"

Chapter 162 Many Troubles Within the Circle

"Sister Yuzhu, I feel embarrassed if you say that... Why don't you just say I'm handsome..."

"Hmm! Hongjian, you really do look more handsome... So, have you found a girlfriend yet? Want me to introduce you to one?"

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After chatting and laughing for a while, the atmosphere became more harmonious. Zhang Jing inquired about Miao Yuzhu's recovery and, upon learning that she was almost fully recovered, couldn't help but marvel at the medical technology of this world, which seemed to be much better than that of his previous life. Looking at Miao Yuzhu now, apart from appearing a bit fuller than when he last saw her, she shouldn't have any lingering effects.

The two went to the dining area to get condiments and food, and while setting up a grill, they chatted about their recent lives. The topic naturally turned to Miao Yuzhu's role as the legal advisor for the "Historical Relics Protection and Research Foundation".

"Yes, that Mr. Jiang was very polite and a very nice person." Miao Yuzhu tilted her head and recalled, "But he's been very busy lately, so I haven't seen him many times since."

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"Well, the work isn't difficult. Right now, it's mainly about helping them draft contracts. There's not much to do, and it can basically be done online."

"By the way, I really have to thank you for this, Hongjian. Here, let me toast you." Miao Yuzhu held the corn juice in front of her and stared at Zhang Jingdao very seriously. Because she had just recovered from a serious illness, she could not drink alcohol for quite some time.

Zhang Jing smiled and clinked glasses with her: "Then I wish Sister Yuzhu great success in her career!"

Just as the two were clinking glasses, a round of applause suddenly erupted in the restaurant. Zhang Jing turned around and saw that the singer from before had stepped down from the stage, and a beautiful woman with a curvaceous figure had come up. She was wearing a Western-style tight-fitting dress covered with sparkling sequins. She was tall, with a full bust, a supple waist, and her firm and shapely thighs were mostly exposed, making her look hot and sexy.

At this point, a host began to introduce the main event of the evening: Ms. Wei Hanxin…

"Oh, that's Wei Hanxin!" Miao Yuzhu clearly knew more than Zhang Jing and looked at the stage with great interest.

"Oh? You know her, Sister Yuzhu?"

“She was the runner-up in ‘I Am a Singer’ before, I think… um… it should be about seven years ago.” Miao Yuzhu counted silently, then said, “I remember I even voted for her back then.”

"Now that you mention it, I think I vaguely remember it..." Zhang Jing recalled that it was a rather famous singing talent show.

"I'm really lucky today. Hongjian, did you bring any sticky notes? I'll go get her autograph in a bit..."

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"Hello everyone, I'm Wei Hanxin. It's a pleasure to meet you all here... Next, I'll be singing two songs for you, hoping to bring you a wonderful evening..."

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She declined the restaurant owner's invitation to a welcome banquet. Although the slightly overweight Mr. Yuan concealed it well, the possessive look in his eyes and the suggestive words in his words made her very uncomfortable.

Wei Hanxin put on a gray woolen trench coat, slung her small bag over her shoulder, and quickly walked out of the restaurant through the back door, wearing sunglasses.

As if trying to avoid something, Wei Hanxin hurried forward for a while before slowing down. She then chuckled to herself, wondering if she'd been a bit too paranoid lately. If she continued like this, she'd really offend a lot of people and narrow her path in life...

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"With such resources, why don't you know how to make good use of them? Are you stupid?"

"What do you think I've been working so hard for all these years, running around for you? If it weren't for my faith in you, would it all be for your meager commission?!"