A super-rich tycoon? No, just call me the gentlemanly gigolo.

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2026 is here!

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Happy New Year!

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

After buying the watch and the phone, the two of them, carrying large and small bags, began to wander aimlessly around MixC Mall.

Back in school, Jiang Ye despised classmates who wanted to announce everything they had to the world—for example, those who would practically stomp on the table when they bought a new pair of shoes, those who would post nine-grid photos of their girlfriends every day, and those who would take screenshots of their King of Glory ranking and flood the chat for three days straight...

He once thought this behavior was extremely low and has always taken it as a warning.

But now, with that 46000 yuan Kurvo bracelet on his wrist, Jiang Ye has come to truly understand what the "law of true fragrance" means.

Within just ten minutes, he had very "naturally" raised his left hand five times, either pretending to check the time, adjusting his cuffs, or pointing to a shop, trying to give that understated yet luxurious watch a chance to shine under the lights.

Ye Cheng glanced at his hand, which he had raised for the sixth time, her face full of disdain, but unusually, she didn't say anything to express her contempt.

Because she kept her brand-new iPhone 17 Pro Max tightly in her hand, occasionally turning on the screen to check the time or lock screen wallpaper, and she couldn't bear to put it in her pocket either.

All I can say is that when it comes to wanting to constantly cuddle a new baby, no one should laugh at anyone else; we're all just ordinary people.

After wandering around for a while, Jiang Ye was pondering whether to go for some sizzling barbecue or find a Western restaurant for a more romantic atmosphere when Ye Cheng suddenly tugged at his sleeve:

"Hey? Jiang Ye, look over there! Isn't that that perverted ex-boyfriend you were 'following' in the opposite direction outside the police station last time?"

Jiang Ye was taken aback and looked in the direction she was pointing.

Oh my? It really is Zhang Wenhai!

This guy looked all dressed up today, holding a big bouquet of red roses, and was taking the escalator up to the second floor.

Jiang Ye immediately perked up, her gossip spirit burning brightly: "Let's go! Let's follow her and see! She's definitely here to get back together with your husband's mistress! I wonder if this ex-husband can win over his ex-girlfriend's heart?"

Ye Cheng: "???"

She blinked; her CPU almost overheated from the complex relationships between the people in his words.

but......

It's all about watching the excitement; what girl could resist a live broadcast brimming with gossip?

She decisively threw logic to the back of her mind and nodded excitedly, "Got it! Let's keep up!"

The two of them decisively disguised themselves as passersby, keeping a safe distance, and quietly followed Zhang Wenhai onto the escalator.

The second floor mainly houses sports brands and various experience stores, so there are relatively fewer people there.

Zhang Wenhai made two turns in the corridor and finally stopped in front of a "GAMA Fitness" gym.

This gym is very large and luxuriously decorated. One side of it is a full glass curtain wall, offering a clear view of various themed areas such as spinning, yoga, and HIIT.

These types of classes are held 1-2 times a week as "open classes," which is also a common way for gyms to attract potential customers.

At this moment, in the open yoga area, five or six female students of different ages but all in good shape are gently stretching their bodies following the movements of the instructor in front of them.

The instructor standing at the front, dressed in yoga clothes, with an upright posture and elegant movements, was none other than Lin Wanxing, whom they had met twice, once at the bar and once at the police station.

The tight-fitting yoga clothes perfectly outlined her well-proportioned and slender figure, especially her long legs and pert buttocks, which looked particularly alluring under the lights.

Passersby, regardless of gender, will subconsciously glance inside the glass curtain wall. Men will naturally admire the figure, while women will mostly feel envy and longing.

Zhang Wenhai's gaze was instantly fixed on Lin Wanxing. After greedily scanning her around, he adjusted his expression and stood quietly outside the glass window, adopting a deeply affectionate posture of "I am silently protecting her."

Before long, his conspicuous appearance caught the attention of some of the students, who all turned to look at him, slightly disrupting the rhythm of the yoga class.

Lin Wanxing quickly noticed the students' distraction and followed their gaze to look out the glass window.

Upon seeing that it was Zhang Wenhai, she immediately frowned, said something to the students, and then picked up her coat and trousers from the chair next to her and walked towards the door.

Not far away, Jiang Ye and Ye Cheng had already sat down on a bench in the rest area, each holding a cup of milk tea they had just bought, comfortably entering "watching the show" mode.

Ye Cheng nudged Jiang Ye lightly with her shoulder and whispered, "Hey, do you think... they can get back together this time?"

"I think it's unlikely; there's a high chance it won't happen."

"Why? Because you'll interfere and steal her away?"

"Nonsense! Do you think I'm that kind of person?"

Jiang Ye rolled his eyes: "I wouldn't do something as unethical as poaching someone. At most, I'll help loosen the soil, and once the wall collapses on its own, I'll naturally walk in."

He gestured towards Zhang Wenhai with his lip: "The main thing is, this guy is obviously unreliable. You can smell his scumbag aura from 800 meters away. Any woman with a clear head could see that. How could she fall for it a second time?"

Ye Cheng pouted and snorted, "So what if I figured it out? I figured out you were a total jerk a long time ago, and here I am drinking milk tea with you."

"No, no, no, it wasn't you who figured it out; I told you on my own initiative."

Jiang Ye held up a finger and waved it in front of her: "This shows honesty, trust, and our unique way of communicating. Can it be the same thing?"

Ye Cheng scoffed, showing her disdain for his sophistry.

Jiang Ye glanced at the gym entrance and, seeing that Lin Wanxing hadn't come out yet, his eyes darted around. He suddenly coughed twice, his tone becoming somewhat "shy":

"Um... Chengcheng..."

Upon hearing this address, Ye Cheng immediately became alert: "What? No way! I don't agree!"

"What the hell do you mean you're the only one who disagrees? I haven't even said anything yet!"

"No need to say anything! I disagree!"

"Come on, I want to talk to you about something..."

"What?"

"What we agreed on before was a monthly subscription price, one million a month, right?"

Jiang Ye rubbed his hands together and asked tentatively, "So, 500,000 for half a month is definitely not enough; it has to be calculated for the whole month, right?"

Ye Cheng was a little confused by his rambling, and subconsciously nodded: "Yes, of course it has to be the whole month!"

"Yes, she has strong principles, which I admire."

Jiang Ye agreed, then changed the subject, his eyes darting around: "Since 'a whole month' is the basic principle... then '500,000 to unlock half a body'... cough, do you think there's any room for discussion on this plan? You see, a whole month's worth of half a body, theoretically, is also a kind of 'whole month' service, right?"

Ye Cheng: "???"

Her eyes widened, and it took her a full three seconds to process what he meant. Veins throbbed on her forehead as she gained a completely new understanding of the shamelessness and lack of moral boundaries of the man before her.

Half-body?!

How does this guy's brain work? He actually dares to make such a request!