He wants to adopt a younger sister, but his aloof wife disagrees.

Tuesday morning.

The air in Jianghai City was exceptionally fresh after the rain.

In the master bedroom's walk-in closet, Shen Qingge was standing in front of a full-length mirror. Today, she was wearing a perfectly tailored smoky gray business suit with a white silk blouse with a ribbon underneath, looking both capable and feminine.

"Jiang Che, help me out."

Shen Qingge reached for the invisible zipper on her back with some annoyance, but her hand was slippery because she had just applied body lotion.

Jiang Che leaned against the door frame, admiring his wife's graceful back for a while before slowly walking over.

"From now on, when buying clothes, I'll try to buy those with front buttons."

Jiang Che's warm fingers gently traced her smooth back, causing Shen Qingge to tremble.

Why?

"convenient."

Jiang Che chuckled mischievously and blew a breath into her ear, while deftly zipping up her zipper.

"It's convenient to put it on or take it off."

"rogue!"

Shen Qingge blushed, turned around, and stomped on his foot lightly, but not hard. She straightened Jiang Che's shirt collar, her eyes gentle.

"Is Han Xiao starting work today?"

"Hmm." Jiang Che nodded. "That kid may have a bad temper, but he's a talented individual. It's time to get 'Clear Capital' up and running."

"Okay, good luck then."

Shen Qingge tiptoed and pecked him on the lips:

"I have a surprise for you at noon."

After saying that, she picked up her bag, put on her high heels, and, with a fragrant breeze, went out to be her female CEO.

……

Nine o'clock in the morning.

Jianghai Global Financial Center, 66th floor.

The elevator doors opened.

A man wearing a brand-new suit, with his hair neatly combed and even sprayed with hairspray, walked out.

It was Han Xiao.

After yesterday's "miracle in the stock market," coupled with the advance payment Jiang Che gave him for settling down, he has completely transformed. Although there are still some dark circles under his eyes from years of staying up late, the decadent loser's aura has vanished, replaced by the sharpness of a top trader.

however.

When he walked into the headquarters of the legendary "Clear Capital", he was completely dumbfounded.

too big.

That's incredibly extravagant.

But it's... way too damn empty!

The top-tier office floor, spanning over 2,000 square meters, doesn't even have a receptionist.

There were only two desks in front of the floor-to-ceiling window.

One was the expensive boss's table, where Jiang Che was sitting, holding a cup of freshly brewed Da Hong Pao tea, looking as leisurely as a retired cadre.

The other desk was an ordinary employee desk, with several top-of-the-line computers and multi-monitor setups on it.

"You're here?"

Jiang Che blew on the tea leaves in his cup and pointed to the staff desk:

"Sit down. That's your workstation. The second best view in the whole company."

Han Xiao's lips twitched twice, and she walked over to put down her bag:

"Boss... is it just the two of us in our company?"

"That's the current situation."

Jiang Che put down his teacup, his tone calm:

"Quality over quantity is key. You're the strategist, I'm the decision-maker. As for things like serving tea and water and cleaning, I've already contacted the property management's VIP concierge service."

"Of course, if you feel lonely, I can buy you a lucky cat figurine to put on your table."

Han Xiao: "..."

He took a deep breath, turned on his computer, and looked at the lit screens. That familiar feeling instantly returned.

"Boss, has the 500 million yuan funding arrived?"

Once she got into work mode, Han Xiao's voice turned cold.

"It's in the account."

Jiang Che pointed to the screen, "Account access has been granted to you. Zhao's Group's [Zhao's Real Estate] (002XXX), and the three shell companies associated with them."

"This week's task is simple."

Jiang Che leaned back in his chair, a cold glint flashing in his eyes:

"No need to rush to sell off. First, accumulate shares and create the illusion that large funds are entering the market to take over, thus driving up the stock price."

"Pull up the price?" Han Xiao was taken aback. "Aren't we supposed to short it?"

This is called "praise to death".

Jiang Che said calmly:

"Those nouveau riche from the Zhao family are extremely greedy. Seeing the stock price rise, they will definitely be unable to resist pledging their shares to obtain cash flow and investing it in that 'Qingyun Project'."

"When they've staked everything on it..."

Jiang Che made a downward slicing motion with his palm:

"Let's remove the ladder again and dump the shares at a high price."

"At that time, it won't just be the stock price that dies, but also their financial chains."

Han Xiao felt a chill run down her spine upon hearing these words.

ruthless.

It's too cruel.

This isn't just about money, it's about lives.

"Understood." Han Xiao licked his lips, his eyes gleaming with excitement. "I'm good at this. Since we're going to have fun, let's play along."

The next two hours.

In the empty office, only the sounds of keyboard typing and mouse clicking could be heard.

Han Xiao's fingers flew across the keyboard, as if playing a symphony of death. Jiang Che, meanwhile, read a book beside him, occasionally offering a few key time points.

……

Noon.

"bite--"

The elevator doors opened again.

The sound of high heels broke the silence of the office.

Han Xiao was staring at the trading screen, his brows furrowed, and without turning his head, he roared:

"Leave the takeout at the door! Can't you see I'm busy?!"

However, the sound of high heels did not stop; instead, it went straight behind him.

A faint scent of high-end perfume wafted over.

Immediately afterwards, a clear, cold, and familiar female voice rang out:

"Is your company always this harsh on delivery drivers?"

Han Xiao was startled and turned around abruptly.

There stood Shen Qingge, carrying two obviously expensive Japanese-style insulated lunchboxes. Although she was wearing sunglasses, how could Han Xiao not recognize her signature Shen Group CEO attire and her face that frequently appeared on the covers of financial magazines?

"Mr. Shen... Mr. Shen?!"

Han Xiao was so frightened she almost fell off her chair.

As someone in Jianghai's investment circle, he naturally recognized Shen Qingge. She was a notoriously cold and ruthless woman, the head of the Shen Group!

Why is she here?

Could she be the landlord of this building? Here to collect rent?

"Where's Jiang Che?" Shen Qingge ignored Han Xiao's shock, took off her sunglasses, and scanned the office with her eyes.

"The...the boss is in that lounge..." Han Xiao stammered, pointing to a small cubicle inside (which had been temporarily partitioned off yesterday).

Boss?

Han Xiao suddenly realized what was happening.

and many more!

Rumors are circulating that Shen Qingge has gotten married, and her husband is a good-for-nothing gigolo named... Jiang Che?

Just as Han Xiao's brain went blank.

The door to the lounge opened.

Jiang Che came out and immediately smiled when he saw Shen Qingge.

"You're here?"

Jiang Che walked over very naturally, took the lunchbox from Shen Qingge's hand, and then—

Under Han Xiao's shocked gaze, which seemed to make his eyes almost pop out.

Jiang Che reached out and put his arm around the waist of the icy female CEO, then leaned down and kissed her forehead.

"Thank you for bringing me lunch."

Click.

Han Xiao heard the sound of her jaw dislocating.

Wife?!

That mysterious boss who can manipulate the stock market with ease, earning millions in a minute, and whose methods are as ruthless as a demon...

Could it really be that legendary "gold digger" son-in-law of the Shen family?!

And judging from Shen Qingge's appearance...

Just moments ago, President Shen exuded an aura of absolute authority, but after being kissed, he not only didn't get angry, but his cheeks flushed slightly. He then gently straightened Jiang Che's tie, his voice as soft as water:

"It's no trouble at all. The cafeteria made your favorite eel rice today, so I just brought it over on my way."

"On the way?" Jiang Che exposed her, "Your company is on the next street, and you call that 'on the way'?"

"If I say it's on my way, then it's on my way!"

Shen Qingge gave him a playful glare, then turned to look at the petrified Han Xiao, regaining some of her aloofness:

"Han Xiao, right? Do a good job."

"You'll never be mistreated if you stay with my husband."

"Yes, yes, yes... Don't worry, Mr. Shen! I will do my best!" Han Xiao immediately stood up straight, like a primary school student meeting the headmaster.

At that moment, his worldview was completely reshaped.

What kind of gigolo?

This guy is a true winner in life!

Not only is she capable and resourceful, but she can also subdue such a strong female CEO so well that she personally delivers her meals!

This isn't just being a kept man; this is the grandmaster of living off a kept man!

"Alright, don't scare the new employees."

Jiang Che pulled Shen Qingge to sit down at the coffee table by the window, opened the lunchbox, and the aroma filled the air.

"Want to grab something to eat together?" Jiang Che asked Han Xiao.

"No, no, no! No need! I... I'll order takeout! I love takeout!"

Han Xiao, with great shrewdness, retreated to his workstation, put on his headphones, and pretended to be deaf.

joke.

This kind of high-end dog food is so good that even one bite would cause indigestion.

In the afternoon sunlight.

Jiang Che and Shen Qingge sat facing each other while eating.

"Are you still busy this afternoon?" Jiang Che picked up a piece of eel and fed it to her.

"It's alright, there's a high-level meeting." Shen Qingge ate the eel, looked at Jiang Che with some hesitation in her eyes, "Um... Su Xiaoruan's school, her teacher just called me."

"What's wrong?" Jiang Che paused, "Did you get into trouble again?"

"It's not about causing trouble."

Shen Qingge smiled, her expression somewhat strange:

"It's because the last party was such a sensation. Now many agencies want to sign her, and there are even talent scouts waiting at the school gate."

"The school asked for our opinions as parents."

"And..." Shen Qingge paused, "Lin Shanshan transferred schools."

"Transfer schools?" Jiang Che raised an eyebrow.

"Well, I heard it's because she couldn't stand her classmates' ridicule, and... her husband's father, Wang Qiang, because we got something on him, went home and confronted his shrewish wife, and it seems they're getting a divorce."

"My home is a complete mess, and I'm too ashamed to stay at school."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Che smiled faintly and took a sip of soup.

"Those who reap what they sow will not live."

"As for the signing of the contract..."

Jiang Che put down his chopsticks, his gaze becoming profound:

"Forget about those garbage companies."

"Since she has this talent, she also wants to fly."

"Then we, 'Clear Capital,' will build her wings."

"Honey, do you think we should register an entertainment subsidiary?"

Shen Qingge looked at the spirited Jiang Che, her eyes almost overflowing with love.

"I'll listen to you, Mr. Jiang."

……

At the workstation not far away.

Han Xiao secretly glanced at the powerful couple who were showing off their affection, and then looked at the Zhao's Real Estate stock price on the screen, which he was gradually raising.

He suddenly realized that the best decision he had ever made in his life was answering that phone call.

This is hardly a dragon-slaying expedition.

This is clearly following a deity to blow up a fishpond!

Really fragrant!