Transmigrating into a Book in the 80s: After Giving Up, I Was Pampered by a Rough Man

The following morning, sunlight filtered through the sheer curtains of the hillside villa.

Jiang Mian rolled over and instinctively reached to her side, only to find that no one was there.

She gave a delicate yawn and slowly sat up.

The door opened, and Lu Ting walked in carrying a tray.

He was wearing a loose cotton short-sleeved shirt today, revealing clearly defined muscles in his arms.

"Awake?" Lu Ting walked over quickly and placed the tray steadily on the bedside table.

He casually grabbed a thin knitted cardigan from the side and draped it over Jiang Mian's shoulders.

Jiang Mian snuggled closer to him. "You got up so early today? Is your stomach still upset?"

Lu Ting took a hot towel and wiped her hands, his voice deep and gentle.

"I got up early and went to the backyard to stretch my muscles."

"It's strange, even though I felt nauseous when I smelled the cooking fumes in the kitchen this morning, I recovered my strength faster than before after vomiting."

Jiang Mian's eyes darted around as she secretly suppressed a laugh.

This is probably the effect of the system's physical enhancement buff.

She simply enjoyed being a carefree couch potato, letting Lu Ting handle all the dirty work, tiring tasks, and physical discomfort, while also improving her husband's physique.

This deal is practically a sure thing.

After washing up, Jiang Mian sat on the edge of the bed, drinking warm lily and bird's nest porridge.

The faint sound of a car engine could be heard downstairs.

No need to guess, it must be Qian Weimin coming to report on his work again.

Sure enough, a few minutes later, Qian Weimin's loud voice rang out in the living room.

"Brother Lu! Has Doctor Jiang gotten up yet? I've brought incredibly good news!"

Lu Ting cleared away the dishes and chopsticks, his tall figure blocking the stairwell, and gestured for Qian Weimin to be quiet.

"Stop shouting and keep your distance."

Qian Weimin quickly covered his mouth, nodded repeatedly, and very consciously retreated three meters away.

Jiang Mian tidied her hair and slowly walked downstairs.

She was wearing a loose-fitting silk loungewear set today, exuding a relaxed and languid vibe.

"What good news so early in the morning?" She walked to the single sofa and sat down.

Qian Weimin excitedly pulled a stack of newspapers and an overseas fax from his briefcase and waved them across the air.

"Dr. Jiang, Hong Kong Island was completely bombed last night!"

Jiang Mian sat down on the single sofa and raised her eyes.

"How do you fry it?"

Qian Weimin exclaimed excitedly, "Last night, when Leslie Cheung's 'Monica' came out, the radio station's request lines were almost overwhelmed!"

"The TV stations were rebroadcasting the clips until the early hours of the morning, and the newspapers were adding extra pages overnight."

"The most impressive thing is our Oriental Style!"

He waved the newspaper in his hand.

"The moment those big brands in Central, Causeway Bay, and Tsim Sha Tsui were put up there, the whole of Hong Kong was talking about it!"

The phrase "He chose the beauty of the East" has gone viral!

Qian Weimin became more and more excited as he spoke.

"Dr. Jiang, you don't know, when I passed by the hotel this morning, even the doorman was talking about Leslie's battle robe."

Jiang Mian chuckled softly.

Qian Weimin tossed the newspaper aside and picked up an overseas fax.

"And what about Europe!"

"Martin, the editor-in-chief of 'European Table,' even removed the cover that was originally going to feature Italian century-old handmade leather goods."

"Next month's front page will be entirely dedicated to our Eastern Flavors!"

Qian Weimin spoke with great enthusiasm.

"News also came from Pierre's side that the pilot program at several top private clubs in France has been a great success."

"Now those old-money aristocrats are all using connections to get quotas."

"These foreigners usually look down on everyone, but now they're all lining up for our Oriental truffles, waiting for us to nod in approval!"

Jiang Mian's reaction after hearing this was rather indifferent; she simply gave a soft "oh."

Qian Weimin was taken aback. "Dr. Jiang, aren't you happy? This is wonderful news!"

Jiang Mian shifted to a more comfortable sitting position and casually took the warm water that Lu Ting handed her.

"I'm happy, but it's also a hassle."

"Troublesome?" Qian Weimin was completely bewildered.

Jiang Mian sighed.

"Think about it, we have to check the orders from Europe, keep an eye on Smith and Liu Wensen in North America, and deal with the appointment schedules of those wealthy women in Hong Kong."

"How can I possibly rest in peace if so much work is piled up in front of me?"

She raised her eyes and looked at Qian Weimin.

"Boss Qian, what were we talking about when we first started working together?"

Qian Weimin quickly stood up straight. "You're in charge of supplying goods and steering the ship; I'll handle the errands and execution!"

Jiang Mian nodded.

"That's right. I'm pregnant now and don't have the energy to handle these trivial matters myself."

"From today onwards, all daily liaison work in Europe will be handled by Pierre. Let him deal with Martin and his team on his own."

"With Hui Rui and Attorney Huang keeping an eye on things in North America, Smith will have to work his ass off if he wants to get the agency rights."

"I'll leave the business on Hong Kong Island entirely to you, you're the one who's done it all."

Qian Weimin was stunned.

While others doing international business practically sleep next to the phone, Dr. Jiang, on the other hand, manages to send people from three continents out to work with just a few words.

"Dr. Jiang, are you completely abandoning your responsibilities?"

"What do you mean, 'don't care'?" Jiang Mian curled her lips.

"I have the core formula, I set the rules, and the brand is mine."

"Since they're all so capable, let them run the business themselves. I'll just focus on counting the money."

Lu Ting stood to the side and nodded in strong agreement.

"Mianmian is right, she shouldn't have to worry about these rough jobs in the first place."

Qian Weimin was speechless.

Well, this doting husband is back in action.

But thinking about it, it makes sense. Doctor Jiang's health is very precious now, and he really can't overwork himself.

"Alright, Dr. Jiang, please rest assured. I'll take care of everything outside!"

Just as Qian Weimin was patting his chest and making his assurance, Jiang Mian suddenly heard that familiar mechanical voice in her mind.

[Host detected a significant reduction in workload, entering a "laid-back" state.]

[Congratulations, host! You have perfectly triggered the hidden achievement: The Capitalist Who Wins Without Lifting His Bottoms.]

[The top-tier album "Monica" has been detected, triggering a phenomenal spread in Hong Kong.]

[Eastern cultural elements, when paired with stage lighting, trigger a public admiration effect.]

The perception of luxury goods premiums is now spreading among the general public.

The scope of the mandatory application of the brand's inherent "Oriental luxury" designation has been expanded.

[Martin's cover story will trigger a phenomenal spread across Europe, accelerating the process of maximizing brand awareness.]

As Jiang Mian listened to the series of notification sounds in her mind, she felt even more relaxed.

Sure enough, the system couldn't stand her being diligent.

The lazier she is and the less she wants to work, the more generous the rewards the system gives her.

This isn't doing business; it's practically stuffing money into her pocket.

Qian Weimin was completely unaware of Jiang Mian's inner joy and continued to chatter on about the upcoming arrangements.

"Dr. Jiang, what should we do next about Liu Wensen sending out the samples?"

"Should I ask someone to go to North America and pull some strings to give things a little push?"

Jiang Mian waved her hand, immediately stopping him from having the idea.

"No need, we'd rather not even get involved in something like that."

"Since that woman surnamed Shen dug her own hole, let her and Liu Wensen distrust each other as they please."

"Also, have Attorney Huang keep a close eye on Smith. Right now, Smith is more ruthless than us when it comes to protecting his own interests."

"Those people are so calculating, they'd even sell out their allies for their own benefit, why should we get involved?"