Urban drama: Starting with marrying the beautiful and wealthy Jiang Lai

The biggest reason she kept it a secret from Zhang Anren and let Yuan Yuan leave voluntarily was that she never wanted to admit that she had chosen the wrong person.

After all, her father had strongly opposed her being with Zhang Anren, but she felt that Zhang Anren was good in every way and that her father was a snob.

Little did he know that his unreliable father, who made a mess of many things, had never misjudged Zhang Anren.

He had long known that his daughter's relationship with Zhang Anren would not last long because of the vast difference in their lives.

When faced with personal gain, Zhang Anren could put his girlfriend aside, and even use Nan Sun to obtain better opportunities.

The reason he concealed Yuan Yuan's true identity was to cover up the fact that he had abandoned her after initially seducing her.

Jiang Nansun was incredibly clever; Yuan Yuan's appearance was a slap in the face to her arrogance, because she had loved the wrong person.

She was secretly plotting all of this, but she was only deceiving herself.

Because she wanted to protect her self-respect, nothing was more embarrassing than admitting that she was wrong.

Chapter 305 Jiang Nansun's true form: The female star is tasteless to eat but a pity to throw away!

In the fourth step, when he effortlessly defeated Jiang Nansun, Cao Meng showed great patience and didn't immediately hand over Jiang Nansun.

Just like the previous three steps are essential.

Just like writing a novel requires foreshadowing.

Looking back, Cao Meng realized that one reason he was a flop before his transmigration was because he didn't lay enough groundwork before the climax in his novels. Many of the female protagonists appeared too abruptly, and the development of the story was too fast. They were all like tools, lacking personality and color, which made them uninteresting.

The same applies to picking up girls. If there isn't enough groundwork or foreplay, the experience won't be very enjoyable.

Therefore, Cao Meng always paid close attention to the groundwork laid before he was with any woman.

Just like when he realized that Jiang Nansun was a pure young girl, he would shower her with all sorts of sweet words.

To put it bluntly, Cao Meng's previous impression of Jiang Nansun was that she was like a chicken rib—tasteless to eat but a pity to throw away.

This is actually the impression that Jiang Nansun was most worried about giving Cao Meng.

In real life, a certain female celebrity is indeed like that.

She appears to be very innocent and has a very good personality, but I don't know if it's because she didn't read enough books or what, but when she was interviewed and communicated with others, her speech was uninteresting and contained many common-sense errors.

Moreover, her values ​​are a bit strange; she doesn't accept male celebrities from mainland China and has almost never dated any of them.

Her only two relationships with people in the entertainment industry were both with male celebrities from Taiwan.

For Cao Meng, a mainland man who utterly dislikes men from Taiwan, this meant he also utterly disliked that female celebrity.

Of course, the fundamental reason why Cao Meng didn't like her was that the actress's appearance was really not his type.

Some people say that this female celebrity's appearance and temperament are somewhat similar to Liu Yifei's.

But to be honest, whether it's looks, temperament, height, or figure, she is far inferior to Liu Yifei.

Otherwise, why, even though they all share the surname Liu, does no one call her "Fairy Liu" or "Fairy Sister"?

She's really not that outstanding in appearance; she's definitely at the bottom among the post-85s actresses. Her looks aren't even as refined as Li Ying's, she's not as tall and sweet as Tang Yan, she's not as charming and alluring as Yang Mi, and she's even less ethereal than Liu Yifei.

Perhaps the only thing pleasing to the eye is her demeanor.

Because she graduated from the Beijing Dance Academy and practiced ballet for many years, it helped her with body shaping.

Aside from that, she might be more popular with girls.

After she filmed a Qing Dynasty drama, all the actresses who had worked with her fell in love with her and became part of her harem.

But from an aesthetic point of view, Cao Meng disliked her very much.

She wasn't particularly beautiful, and to save face, she always said she was as gentle and unassuming as a chrysanthemum.

After all, her appearance is really quite plain.

Her biggest problem is her eyes; I don't know why they always look so unfocused. When she acts in many dramas, it feels like she's playing a blind woman.

She's passable in period dramas, but her modern dramas are a disaster.

In a modern drama, she was completely overshadowed by another actress with similar screen time.

This is why Cao Meng felt that Jiang Nansun was a useless person.

Because of her poor physical condition, which was due to congenital underdevelopment, Cao Meng had to accept her inability.

I don't know why so many people like her so much.

But now it's a case of "the arrow is on the bowstring, and it has to be released."

Chapter 306: Jiang Nansun's Success in Winning Without Lifting a Blow!

Even if Cao Meng disliked Jiang Nansun's true form, now that Jiang Nansun was in front of him, if he chose to refuse at this moment, Jiang Nansun would hate him for the rest of her life.

Moreover, during his dates with Jiang Nansun, he discovered that Jiang Nansun had many advantages over that female celebrity.

These are two completely different people. Jiang Nansun lived her life to the fullest, and she is far superior to that unremarkable, dull-witted, and listless female celebrity who only liked older men from Taiwan.

At least she didn't marry that old man from Taiwan; at least she can play the violin, dance ballet, and paint; deep down she's still a well-educated heiress, and her manners are commendable.

Her relationship with her best friend Zhu Suosuo was particularly touching.

Therefore, when Cao Meng faced Jiang Nansun, he strictly distinguished her from someone from his previous life.

He only praised the living, breathing Jiang Nansun in front of him.

If you look at someone's strengths with a magnifying glass, it's really easy to see them and fall in love with them.

Just like many simps who adore their goddesses, they put themselves in a very low position, down to the dust, using a magnifying glass to look at their own shortcomings and the other person's strengths. That makes them more and more inferior and feel that they are less and less worthy of the other person.

Cao Meng certainly wouldn't be that stupid or despicable. He only looked at Jiang Nansun's merits with a magnifying glass once.

The sweet words of praise were merely meant to help Jiang Nansun get through the initial pain with ease.

More than half an hour later, the system notification said: "Congratulations, Master, you have won by doing nothing and successfully reached home run on the fourth step of Jiang Nansun's victory. You are rewarded with 10 old villas, worth 20 billion!"

These old houses all belonged to Jiang Nansun's great-grandfather.

Jiang Nansun's great-grandfather was a famous industry tycoon in Shanghai at the time, and his family owned at least a dozen old villas.

However, due to various upheavals, only one set was eventually passed down to Jiang Nansun's grandmother and father.

Now, those 10 old villas have been seized by some corrupt officials under various pretexts.

Although it appears to be public, it is actually completely privatized.

Therefore, it's perfectly fine for these things to now belong to Cao Meng.

Because these old villas were privatized in the past, the corrupt officials who instigated them were at least somewhat educated and did a fairly good job of maintaining them.

These old villas are all independent courtyards and independent buildings, covering a large area, each worth at least 100 million yuan, some worth 300 or 400 million yuan or even more.

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He rescued Wang Manni from the clutches of playboy Liang Zhengxian! Wang Manni introduced him to her best friends Gu Jia and Zhong Xiaoqin!

"He's 188cm tall, and when he lies down he's 18... a perfect man, he fits all my fantasies about men!" Gu Jia introduced him to her younger sister Gu Qingyu and cousins ​​Gu Xiaoyan and Gu XiaoB!

He saved Jiang Lai, a wealthy and beautiful woman, from jumping off a building! Jiang Lai introduced him to Gan Jing, Peng Jiahe, and Xu Li! He cured Andy's mental illness! Andy introduced him to Qiu Yingying, Fan Shengmei, and Guan Juer!

He cured Chen Nanxing, and Xu Hongdou repaid him with her body. Gu Jia and others all had the destiny to bring good fortune to their husbands, making his luck explode! Easily, his total assets exceeded one trillion, making him the world's richest man!

Chapter 307 Jiang Nansun wins by doing nothing and gets a 2 billion yuan old mansion!

Undoubtedly, so many old villas can't be found anywhere else but in Shanghai.

The Golden Ages didn't take place in Hong Kong, but in Shanghai.

Therefore, it can be inferred that everything that happened between Cao Meng and everyone else, including Jiang Lai, Gan Jing, Xu Li, Yang Tao, and Li Na, also took place in Shanghai.

Especially Jiang Nansun and Zhu Suosuo, their golden years were spent partying in Shanghai.

The old villa where Jiang Nansun's family "047" lived was located in the famous French Concession.

The long history leaves behind a mottled sentiment, with arched doorways and old-fashioned steel windows paired with light beige walls, and wooden furniture exuding a warm temperament in the sunlight.

The spatial layout, the displayed household utensils, and the cups, plates, bowls, and chopsticks for entertaining guests reveal the meticulous attitude passed down through generations of the Chiang family.

The two best friends, Jiang Nansun and Zhu Suosuo, live a life closely connected to the metropolis of Shanghai.

The xiaolongbao shop that Jiang Nansun and Zhu Suosuo frequented was Fuchun Xiaolongbao on Yuyuan Road.

There are many xiaolongbao shops in Shanghai, but Fuchun Xiaolongbao is definitely one of the most famous and delicious.

This place on Yuyuan Road was recently renovated, featuring retro chandeliers, dark green leather sofas, and neon glass partitions, exuding the feel of old Shanghai.

The classic combination of a steamer basket of xiaolongbao, a serving of fried pork chop, and a bowl of wontons is a collective memory that old Shanghai residents have enjoyed since childhood.

Jiang Nansun and Zhu Suosuo often went to a small shop to chat.

This shop is very popular online. Their croissants, poached eggs, and salmon and vegetable tarts are all tall and attractive, making them perfect for taking photos.

After a busy day at work, you can come here with your girlfriends for a lovely brunch and enjoy the trendy atmosphere under the sycamore trees.

You'll also see a coffee shop they frequent.

It's common knowledge that sophisticated white-collar workers in Shanghai rely on coffee to keep going. From big boss Ye Jinyan to working-class people like Fan Mi and Zhu Suosuo, they have all been to this coffee shop.

Actually, this isn't just a coffee shop, but a light food restaurant that focuses on healthy and balanced meals, offering salads, wraps, sandwiches, and more, making it feel light and easy to eat.

There's also the restaurant where Zhu Suosuo surprised Yang Ke for her birthday. Many viewers probably guessed it already – it's the POP Terrace Restaurant and Bar, which has appeared frequently in Shanghai workplace dramas.

In the first half of my life, Robin, Tang Jing, and Luo Zijun also frequented those places.

The store has an American retro style, with pop art everywhere.

Of course, the highlight here is the huge terrace, with an ultra-wide-angle view of the river that makes you want to take pictures.

Ye Jinyan and Zhu Suosuo's restaurant is located at the famous Bund No. 3, just downstairs from the POP Terrace Restaurant.

JeanGeorges, a Michelin-starred restaurant for two consecutive years, is the gateway to fine French cuisine for many Shanghainese.

The restaurant is named after the internationally renowned chef Jean Georges and has always been popular among the restaurants on the Bund. Ye Jinyan's choice to have dinner with Zhu Suosuo here shows her good taste!

Incidentally, in this timeline, Ye Jinyan already knows that Zhu Suosuo's birthday is exactly the same as his deceased daughter's birthday.

Ye Jinyan regarded Zhu Suosuo as the embodiment of her own daughter and would not have any improper thoughts about her.

Chapter 308 Jiang Nansun and Zhu Suosuo's extravagant life in Shanghai!

Although Cao Meng changed Zhu Suosuo and Jiang Nansun's lives, they will continue to live in Shanghai.

Therefore, their life trajectories largely overlap with their original ones.

They might even live in the places they originally lived in in the future.

Zhu Suosuo once lived in Xinkang Garden.

Cao Meng now also has his own residence there.

Because this is a very famous high-end residential area.

Xinkang Garden was designed by the renowned Ma Haiyang, and the community mainly consists of villas and small houses.

Zhu Suosuo rents a room in Xinkang Apartment, and the mint green exterior is very stylish!

The school uniforms of Jiang Nansun and Zhu Suosuo, the shadows of the sycamore trees, the European-style railings and terraces—isn't that the 11 Blackstone Apartments that was so popular a while ago?

Shanghai Hailida College, the school of Zhu Suosuo and Jiang Nansun, is a vibrant campus with green trees, lawns, and rivers dotting the red brick buildings with "Harvard red" walls!

Jiangwan Stadium has a significant history.

Originally named "Shanghai City Stadium," this building was completed in 1935. Its designer, Dong Dayou, is an important figure in modern Shanghai urban architecture.

This place was once known as the "First Stadium in the Far East," and it still retains many old-style buildings with red walls and gray brick walls, making it well worth a visit.

Zhu Suosuo and Jiang Nansun's street scenes are so famous that even the Lujiazui overpass wouldn't recognize them. Let's go check them out in person now!

The Lujiazui pedestrian bridge is surrounded by prestigious shopping malls such as Zhengda Plaza and IFC. Standing on the bridge, you can directly face the Oriental Pearl Tower and have the Lujiazui skyline behind you. It can be said to be the most iconic landmark in Shanghai!

Taking photos here is so sophisticated; you can easily create stunning urban shots!

It turns out that in that timeline, the place where Wang confessed his true feelings to Jiang Nansun was at the InterContinental Hotel in Ruijin, Shanghai.

The Ruijin InterContinental Hotel was originally owned by the overseas Malis family and occupied 55000 square meters of garden green space in the city center of Shanghai.

The European-style buildings are surrounded by lush greenery all year round. Living here is not only about enjoying a classic foreign garden villa and a spacious garden lawn, but also like sleeping in a museum of celebrity mansions!

Wang Yongzheng and Jiang Nansun have a very tacky couple name: "Royal Nobleman".

The so-called "Itali Furniture Store" they visited is actually a hidden gem of old Parisian Western furniture in Baoshan. The store, spanning thousands of square meters, is filled with all sorts of European retro items, resembling an antique museum and giving you the feeling of stepping back into the Middle Ages.

Zhu Suosuo and Jiang Nansun went shopping at K11, a shopping mall that stands out among the many malls in Shanghai with its unique artistic atmosphere. Its chic and artistic vibe makes it perfect for shopping and taking photos!